Chapter 221: Chapter 135: You’re Not Worthy

Lu Yuan had galloped all the way here, pushing his horse to its limit without a single pause.

’Even though Mother told me my wife knew some Techniques, and I’ve only ever asked her about the more obscure Celestial Master’s Techniques, I’ve never actually seen her make a move.’

About five or six li from South Thirty Li Castle, Lu Yuan could already feel the tremors in the surrounding vegetation, a clear sign of the battle raging ahead.

Thanks to his studies of books like *True Martial*, *Celestial Master*, and *Holy Body*, combined with his diligent and continuous training,

Lu Yuan’s physique and command of Techniques had improved significantly. It was only natural that he could sense the disturbances from a battle five or six li away.

Lu Yuan drew his automatic firearm from his saddle. It was a replica of a weapon from his own era, and the magazine was already full.

"Follow my orders! Stick close to me!"

"Yes, sir!"

The Mansion Guards drew their firearms in unison and chambered their rounds!

As Lu Yuan rounded a bend in the small path, he was now only one or two hundred meters from the fight.

In the clearing ahead, he saw Su Liyan surrounded by a group of attackers. All he registered was the mob; he failed to see that it was a complete rout.

His heart aching, Lu Yuan was absolutely furious. "Damn it all! You bastards are tired of living!"

Lu Yuan squeezed the trigger hard. RAT-A-TAT-TAT! He emptied an entire magazine in their direction.

The red Flame erupting from the muzzle was a torrent of Lu Yuan’s rage.

Afraid of hitting his wife, Lu Yuan aimed this burst at the Travelers and Spirit Binders on the perimeter.

Whether it was because of the horse’s jolting gallop or Lu Yuan’s own haste, half the bullets in that magazine missed their mark.

Fortunately, there weren’t many of the outer Travelers and Spirit Binders left anyway.

They had either been knocked to the ground by Su Liyan or been shot clean through.

His bullets arrived before he did, and now his gun was empty.

There was no time to hand-craft and load more bullets, so he shoved the gun directly into a bag on his saddle.

While still on horseback, he leaned over and pretended to search for something in the bag, but he was actually retrieving his Celestial Master Sword from the system.

With his left hand on the reins and his right holding the Celestial Master Sword high, he roared, "Back off! Get away from my wife, you ungrateful curs!"

The Mansion Guards following on horseback were completely stunned.

’Right... we knew the Young Master doted on his wife.’

’But... where did that sword in his hand come from? Was it on the horse’s back?’

’And... our refined, scholarly-looking Young Master didn’t look the least bit like a Scholar right now.’

As the horse neared Su Liyan,

Lu Yuan launched himself from the saddle, vaulting off the horse’s back with one hand and swinging the Celestial Master Sword down on one of the enemies.

The man raised his sword horizontally to block.

CLANG! The two swords met with a crisp, metallic ring.

’The Celestial Master Sword from the system is this hard? As expected, anything from the system is top-notch!’

It shattered the man’s sword, and the vertical strike landed squarely on the Grand Celestial Master’s face.

After the Zhao Family Guards used their firearms to gun down the remaining Travelers and Spirit Binders, they drew the Iron Swords from their backs and stood guard in front of the Young Master and Young Madam.

Their swords were pointed at the only Celestial Master still standing.

The Zhao Family Guards knew full well they were no match for a Celestial Master in terms of cultivation or Martial Arts, but they would not retreat a single step.

They weren’t sure when it started.

Perhaps it was when their own madam, Zhao Qiao’Er, had accepted Lu Yuan and called him her "sweetheart."

Perhaps it was when the Young Master drove back the Xingzi at the Zhao Mansion, saving everyone and taking down the Liu Family.

Or maybe it was when the Young Madam, always so courteous to others, was insulted as a Half-Demon, and they had all chambered their rounds in unison.

These Mansion Guards had come to accept their Young Master and Young Madam. The Young Master behind them was their true lord.

The lone Celestial Master was dumbfounded. Just a few days ago, he had gathered a huge posse, and now he was the only one left.

Now, Lu Yuan’s side had the overwhelming numbers.

Lu Yuan immediately pulled Su Liyan into a hug. He planted his Celestial Master Sword in the ground and gave her a light smack on the rear. "Darling, you really don’t listen, do you? Why did you run out here all by yourself?"

’So my wife is this powerful,’ Lu Yuan thought, scanning the surroundings. ’This is the first time I’ve seen it for real.’

’She’s just too damn awesome. It’s like I married a hidden treasure.’

Seeing Lu Yuan arrive, Su Liyan reverted to her usual self, leaning against her man’s shoulder with a pitiful and lovely expression. She had only wanted to shield him from these unnecessary troubles.

Lu Yuan brushed back the stray hairs on his wife’s forehead, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and said gently, "Wait for me a moment. Let me get a little practice in."

’Time to end this quickly!’ 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"Help me~ Sir, stop hitting me~ Ah~ Ah..."

After cleaning up the last of these punks, Lu Yuan scooped up his wife. "Let’s go home. If you run off like this again, be careful or I’ll spank you!"

"Mmm~"

...

「A few days later, in the early morning」

Gu Gaoxu had a small radio tucked into his belt, and he was listening to a song.

The radio played: "Ah... with you and me, a fire in the snow... Our love began in the hazy dawn of time, this long, romantic old story~"