Chapter 331: Only The Governor Is Allowed To Set Fires

News about the Mongol Yuan Dynasty also began circulating in the Jianghu.

It was said that after Basi Ba died, the Mongol Yuan Emperor fell seriously ill. Following that, he ordered the army to reorganize and strengthen defenses, daring not to think of invading the Central Plains again in the short term.

Moreover, because of Yu Xian’s ‘heroic deed’ in the Mongol Yuan imperial city, Yu Xian’s reputation in the Jianghu grew even louder, making him a hero in the hearts of many.

When Yu Xian learned of this news, he merely smiled faintly.

The Imperial Court was originally quite dissatisfied with Yu Xian’s attitude and wanted to send people to arrest him. However, as news arrived from the Mongol Yuan side, even the Emperor was startled. Under the persuasion of his court officials, the focus shifted to winning over Yu Xian. Thus, he conferred upon Yu Xian the title of Marquis of Beyond the Heavens, allowing him to only draw a salary without obeying any summons.

When Yu Xian heard about this so-called ‘Marquis of Beyond the Heavens,’ the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably. What kind of thing is this? Oh no, he is not a thing—ah, bah, he is the East… ah, bah, bah, bah!

Which scoundrel came up with this title? If he finds out, he will definitely go and kick him twice!

“Young Master, this…” Xiao Feng was unsure of Yu Xian’s attitude towards this imperial enfeoffment.

Yu Xian pursed his lips and said with disgust, “This title is too unpleasant to hear. What Marquis of Beyond the Heavens? It sounds so awkward. I don’t know which uncultured person thought it up.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng couldn’t help but chuckle and said, “Young Master, regardless, this is the Court’s gesture of goodwill. Furthermore, with this title, the Court acknowledges your status, and your position in the Jianghu will become even more stable.”

“Do you think I care about those things?” Yu Xian hooked the corner of his mouth. He understood the Court’s intention—they were afraid and wanted to win him over.

“Forget it, forget it. Since they want to show goodwill this way, let them. This title won’t affect me in the slightest,” Yu Xian said dismissively, waving his hand.

“Young Master, since the Mongol Yuan side is temporarily refraining from rash action, and the Court has also bestowed an award upon you, what are your plans next?” Xiao Feng inquired.

Yu Xian looked into the distance, pondered for a moment, and then said, “The Jianghu is vast; there are still many places I haven’t visited and many experiences I haven’t had. I want to take advantage of this time to travel around.”

To search for an Opportunity for a Breakthrough, and for the destiny with Jianghu beauties he had yet to meet.

Yu Xian left Manduo Manor again.

After Yu Xian left Manduo Manor, he arrived in the city and walked slowly, still contemplating where to go next. Suddenly, the corner of his mouth involuntarily curved.

Immediately after, a cold glint flashed, and a blade swung towards him.

Yu Xian did not dodge. He merely pinched the blade lightly between two fingers, catching it. With a slight pull, the blade’s owner stumbled right into his embrace.

Then, the person was held tightly in his arms.

“Miss Lin, are you here to avenge your husband and son?” Yu Xian asked with a smile.

“That’s right! I want to avenge my son! I want to kill you!” Lin Shiyin’s face was filled with rage. She swore she would not rest until Yu Xian was dead. However, no matter how much she struggled, she could not break free from Yu Xian’s hold.

This man was holding her like this in broad daylight! Lin Shiyin was both ashamed and furious!

She struggled with all her might, pounding Yu Xian’s chest with both hands.

However, the force was like an itch to Yu Xian. Looking at her expression of shame and anger, Yu Xian found it amusing but did not let go. He just said softly, “Miss Lin, didn’t Li Xunhuan explain your son’s matter to you?”

Lin Shiyin refused to listen. She only felt that the man before her was the murderer of her son, and her heart was filled with the flames of revenge. She roared, “Let me go! You murderer! Whatever hidden circumstances there are, they are just your excuses!”

Yu Xian sighed helplessly and said, “Miss Lin, please calm down first.”

Lin Shiyin was completely unable to calm down. She suddenly opened her mouth and bit down hard on Yu Xian’s shoulder.

Yu Xian winced in pain but did not use his internal energy to resist, only frowning slightly, allowing her to bite him.

After a while, Lin Shiyin finally let go of her mouth. She looked at the teeth marks and oozing blood on Yu Xian’s shoulder, and her heart trembled slightly. But she immediately hardened her resolve and said, “Do you think I will forgive you just like that? I won’t! I must kill you to avenge my son!”

“Miss Lin, I had no enmity with your son, but your son tried to kill me with a poisoned arrow and was subsequently killed by his own poisoned arrow by accident. So, if you seek revenge against me, if I had died from that poisoned arrow, what would you say? Would you just say, ‘He died? He who kills others will always be killed by others.’ He only has himself to blame for his insufficient Martial Arts. I will remember this debt of you biting me,” Yu Xian said coldly.

“Young Master Yu! Young Master Yu! Please show mercy! My cousin is just overcome with grief for her son, which caused her to act so impulsively.” At this moment, Li Xunhuan came galloping from afar, beginning to plead for Lin Shiyin before he even got close.

Li Xunhuan’s figure flickered. With a few light steps, he arrived before Yu Xian and Lin Shiyin.

His expression was anxious, and he cupped his hands towards Yu Xian, saying, “Young Master Yu, Shiyin was momentarily confused. I hope you will not hold it against her.”

Yu Xian looked at Li Xunhuan, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said, “Li Xunhuan, I originally had no intention of making things difficult for Miss Lin. However, she is trying to take my life without discerning right from wrong. If I don’t make her understand the reasoning, she might cause trouble again in the future.”

Li Xunhuan nodded repeatedly, turned to Lin Shiyin, and said, “Shiyin, calm down. Xiao Yun’s matter was definitely not Young Master Yu’s fault. It was Xiao Yun’s grave mistake to shoot the poisoned arrow at Young Master Yu that day, and being injured by the poisoned arrow was the bitter consequence he brought upon himself.”

Lin Shiyin listened to Li Xunhuan’s words, tears welling up in her eyes, but she still stubbornly said, “Even so, he shouldn’t have just died like that.”

Yu Xian released his hold, stepped back, and said, “Miss Lin, I understand your pain of losing a son, but is this my fault? If my strength was insufficient and I had died under that poisoned arrow, who would have spoken up for me?”

Yu Xian emphasized this point again. Was it only the governor who was allowed to set fires, but the common people were forbidden from lighting lamps?

Lin Shiyin fell silent for a moment, and tears streamed down her face. She collapsed onto the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.

Li Xunhuan stepped forward to help her up and comforted her softly.

“Miss Lin, what is done is done. If you still wish to kill me, with your current Martial Arts, it is not enough. However, I can let you stay by my side, so you can strike at me anytime. If one day you manage to kill me, it can be considered avenging your son,” Yu Xian said to Lin Shiyin.

Although he had killed her husband and son, he didn’t want to let such a beauty go. And now she was delivering herself to him. If he let her go, he wouldn’t be Yu Xian.

If Lin Shiyin wanted revenge, then let her take it, for her entire life.

Lin Shiyin looked up in surprise upon hearing this, looking at Yu Xian with complex emotions, and asked, “Are you serious?”