The Beautiful CEO's Dragon Blood Bodyguard-Chapter 1282: Mysterious Place

In the Great Xia Country, any newspaper with a headline involving Long Fei was selling like crazy.

What originally was a serious matter in the cultivation world eventually ended up as gossip fodder for tabloid papers.

Some claimed that the major sects launched a siege on Long Fei because he married the princess of the Great Xia Country.

The disciples the sects had painstakingly nurtured didn’t form alliances with the royal family, and in their fury, they attacked.

Other tabloids, trying to stir up drama, made even wilder claims, accusing Long Fei of being a flower-stealing fiend.

They said he wasn’t interested in young maidens but specifically targeted middle-aged women.

Apparently, the entire incident started because Long Fei was caught peeping at sect leaders’ wives bathing in Tianzhu Mountain.

This enraged the sects, prompting their joint attempt to hunt him down.

At the Ninth Princess’s residence in Chang’an City, newspapers were delivered nonstop on that very day.

Long Fei took a sip of tea, and when he spotted the contents of one particular tabloid, he couldn’t help but spit it out.

He thought to himself that the world’s journalism industry lacked proper oversight, allowing such reckless fabrications by self-published media.

If this continued, he’d end up being labeled as some perverted figure hated by all.

Long Fei and Chu Feng’s group had returned two days ago; he had just closed himself off for some recuperation and emerged.

After bathing, he carried the scent of osmanthus blossoms, his long hair draped loose, and his comfortable white robe made him appear effortlessly dashing.

The maid serving outside, a woman in her thirties, heard him spitting out tea and nervously hurried in, kneeling before him and asking, "Young Master, does the tea taste off? I’ll have it replaced immediately."

"No, the flavor is excellent!"

Long Fei shook his head and waved his hand to dismiss her.

To uphold his egalitarian ideals, he courteously glanced at the maid and even forced out an awkward smile.

However, the maid furrowed her brows anxiously, clutching her chest area, and knelt repeatedly, pleading, "Young Master, I’m a married woman with children. Please respect yourself—this humble servant will never submit to you!"

Long Fei was utterly at a loss, clutching his head in exasperation.

Ji Wanyu and Lin Shanshan had just arrived and overheard the maid’s words, breaking into peals of laughter.

After entering, the pair waved the maid away.

The maid fled as though granted amnesty, dashing off so quickly that it seemed like Long Fei really had plans for her.

Holding the tabloid, Long Fei complained to Ji Wanyu, "Doesn’t your government bother regulating these newspapers? What kind of ridiculous nonsense are they writing! A guy like me, a proper and upright gentleman, is now labeled as a flower-stealing fiend?"

Ji Wanyu and Lin Shanshan sat down, grinning mischievously, "Isn’t that perfect? Women will steer far away from you, and our elder sister will finally get some peace."

"Haha, exactly!"

Lin Shanshan added, joining in the schadenfreude.

Long Fei stared at the two of them, suspecting that they were responsible for publishing the paper.

He asked, "Where’s Little Ya? Why hasn’t she shown up?"

Lin Shanshan grabbed an apple from the table, took a bite, and replied, "She returned to Mount Hua. She asked me to tell you not to think about her. You’ll meet again when Ghost Emperor Palace officially opens."

Long Fei rubbed his temples; he had initially planned to settle the marriage upon returning.

But negotiations with his mother-in-law stalled, forcing another delay.

Ji Wanyu laughed and said, "Quit thinking about your wife. I’ll share some good news. Our royal family has struck a deal with the major sects. Outside Chang’an City, your life and death are out of our concern. But within Chang’an City, your safety is guaranteed by us royals. If any sect attempts to kill you, we’d retaliate with full force!"

With a self-deprecating chuckle, Long Fei remarked, "Great, all that’s left for me is to be a caged bird. I’ll just wander around Chang’an City and go nowhere else."

Ji Wanyu and Lin Shanshan shared a laugh, reminding him, "But we can’t let our guard down either. While the agreement exists, the sects won’t overstep publicly. However, I suspect they’ll act secretly."

Lin Shanshan asked worriedly, "Brother-in-law, level with us—how’s your condition really?"

Long Fei didn’t hide the truth, responding directly, "Right now, my Divine Sea is unusable unless I consume a divine treasure. But relying on physical cultivation alone, I can still go toe-to-toe with someone in the Nascent Soul Realm."

"That’s good to hear!"

Lin Shanshan sighed in relief with a smile.

Ji Wanyu teased, "Still so mighty. I almost wish you truly were a caged bird. I could then keep you as my pet."

Long Fei burst into laughter, "Dream on! Haven’t you seen the newspapers? They say I’m not interested in pure young girls like you. I’m into married women."

"Get lost!"

"You shameless rascal!"

Ji Wanyu and Lin Shanshan blushed, calling him out with laughter and mock insults.

"Who’s into married women?"

"Oh, damn! Big bro’s tastes are something else!"

"I like married women too!"

A group of guys outside laughed as they entered.

Chu Feng and his crew had recovered, now dressed in luxurious embroidered clothes with jade belts, looking radiant and well-groomed, like spoiled Capital City heirs.

After a stroll outside, they returned, mysteriously approaching Long Fei, "You picked the perfect time to come out of seclusion today. There’s something happening tonight, and we’re all going together."

"What’s happening?"

"We’re coming, too!"

Long Fei hadn’t spoken yet when Lin Shanshan and Ji Wanyu expressed their interest excitedly.

Having been cooped up at home for two days, they couldn’t wait to get out and explore.

Wang Jie shook his head, saying, "No way. It’s a men’s event. Women aren’t allowed."

"You ladies should stay home and cultivate, or learn some piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Why are girls wandering about all the time?"

Chu Feng added critically.

Unhappy, Ji Wanyu retorted, "What’s wrong with girls? If you guys don’t take us, we’ll tell Sister Little Ya. Mount Hua isn’t far, we can be back in no time."

"Exactly! While our elder sister isn’t here, Sister Little Ya can still keep things in order."

Lin Shanshan pouted.

Chu Feng and Long Fei exchanged glances and burst into laughter.

With a sigh, Chu Feng remarked, "See? This is exactly what the Master said—it’s hard to deal with women and petty men alike!"

"Fine, come along then. Just don’t act shy later on."

Wang Jie grinned mischievously, clearly up to no good.

Lin Shanshan and Ji Wanyu raised their chins, "Are you kidding? Nightclubs, bars, lounges—we’ve been to all those. Shy about what?"

"We just want to see the kind of shady place you’re dragging us to."

Ji Wanyu huffed.

Long Fei shook his head laughing, thinking to himself that this lot couldn’t sit still.

A righteous man like him, dedicated to study and self-improvement, was dragged off course by these characters.

At night around West Lake in Chang’an City, the pavilions and terraces along the shore lit up with red lanterns.

Pleasure boats filled the lake, with laughter and chatter from men and women echoing across—a world even livelier than the day.

Ji Wanyu and Lin Shanshan, dressed as young noblemen in fine clothes, joined the group of guys. Their male disguises made them appear even more handsome and attractive than the men, resembling fresh-faced heartthrobs.

Lin Shanshan curiously sized up the surroundings, while Ji Wanyu’s face had already turned beet red.

She hadn’t expected Chu Feng and the others to bring them here.

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