A day in the mountains is like a thousand years in the world. Dynasties have changed many times, and the scenery is no longer what it used to be. In the bustling city of Jingzhou, people come and go, and vendors call out their wares, creating a prosperous and thriving scene.

The girl in white, like a beautiful white butterfly fluttering among flowers, moved through the crowd, leaving no trace of dust, only a faint fragrance. Kong Qingyan looked around, as if she were an elf who had mistakenly entered the mortal world, finding everything new and exciting.

Today, she wore an immaculate white dress, the hem and sleeves embroidered with silver plum blossoms. Her figure was graceful and slender, and a silver sword hung at her waist. The white veil covered the lower half of her face, leaving only a pair of bright phoenix eyes, which could not conceal her stunning beauty.

However, the constant stares from those around her revealed just how conspicuous she was as she entered Qingzhou City, a fact she herself seemed completely unaware of.

On the other side of the street, a rich young master dressed in fine clothes waved a folding fan, followed by more than a dozen guards dressed as servants. People around them subconsciously kept their distance from them, lowering their heads and not daring to look directly at them.

The wealthy young man was dressed in expensive silk, the patterns on his clothes embroidered with gold thread. The folding fan in his hand was a masterpiece by a contemporary master. He walked with a swagger, head held high and chest out, exuding an air of extravagance in every move.

The rich young master's alluring eyes gleamed with a sticky light as he scanned the women around him, seemingly searching for prey.

"Young master, look—" At this moment, a servant stepped forward and pointed ahead, his eyes wide open, his voice sharp and excited.

"What are you yelling for?! You're making my ears hurt..." Cao Xiu reached out and picked at his ear, then casually slapped the servant on the back of the head. His gaze, however, unconsciously followed the servant's finger, and the servant immediately fell silent.

"This is so pretty!" Kong Qingyan went to a street stall, picked up a mask, put it on her face, and smiled broadly. Her silvery laughter echoed all around.

"Huh?!" A fan suddenly appeared in front of her, startling Kong Qingyan so much that she almost dropped the mask in her hand, staring blankly at it.

"Young lady, I am Cao Xiu, the only son of the Cao family in Jingzhou City." Cao Xiu removed his fan, revealing a fairly handsome face, his eyes fixed on Kong Qingyan.

He was good-looking, pampered and with delicate skin, barely ranking in the middle. However, his indulgence in wine and women left him pale and unsteady on his feet, clearly indicating excessive debauchery, which greatly diminished his good looks. The way he leered at people while dressed in fine clothes was truly unsettling.

Cao Xiu was a notorious tyrant in Jingzhou City, a playboy and a womanizer. Which pretty girl hadn't he flirted with? However, the Cao family was a well-known wealthy merchant family in Jingzhou City. With such a powerful backer, Cao Xiu naturally continued to be arrogant, and others dared not speak out against him.

The main reason is that although Cao Xiu was a womanizer, he always believed in mutual consent, so no one died.

Although Kong Qingyan's face was half-covered by a veil, Cao Xiu was a man who had seen countless women—just by looking at Kong Qingyan's figure and skin, he could tell that she was a great beauty.

"Who are you? What does it have to do with me?" Kong Qingyan asked, puzzled. She pushed Cao Xiu away, feeling completely bewildered.

A thousand years ago, she was a girl cherished by her parents, a kind and simple person, completely unaware of the wickedness of the human world. After entering the immortal realm, everyone pampered and spoiled her; how could they possibly let her witness the filth of this mortal world?

Most girls would probably have realized that the other person was flirting with them and showing off their status, but Kong Qingyan was completely unaware of this.

"Alas, young lady, you are mistaken. You are so beautiful that I fell in love at first sight. The Cao family is one of the most powerful families in Jingzhou. You will definitely not suffer if you follow me. Just tell me what you want." Cao Xiu had seen countless women, but someone as graceful, gentle, clean, and pure as Kong Qingyan was truly rare. His words became increasingly unrestrained.

In his excitement, he even reached out his hand, wanting to stroke the other person's smooth, delicate face. How could Kong Qingyan let him have his way? She turned her head away to avoid his hand, her eyes filled with utter disgust. Even a fool would understand his intention.

"Get out of here. If you keep this up, don't blame me for being impolite." Kong Qingyan frowned slightly, her eyes narrowed with a hint of ferocity, and her face showed disgust.

Although her cultivation level was not high, dealing with an ordinary person was as easy as taking candy from a baby. Although there were rules in both realms that immortals could not attack mortals at will, Cao Xiu's behavior had clearly offended her, and it would not have been unreasonable for her to kill Cao Xiu.

"Sigh... Don't be angry, young lady, you're even more beautiful when you're angry!" Cao Xiu put his hand to his nose and sniffed, his face full of infatuation. His fingertips were tinged with the faint fragrance of her body, and his lecherous expression was impossible to hide, making him all the more disgusting. He burst into laughter at the end, and the servants beside him laughed along.

The other passersby dared not intervene and could only secretly feel sorry for Kong Qingyan. The Cao family held absolute power in Jingzhou City; only a fool would dare to offend them. Moreover, Cao Xiu's compensation afterward was quite substantial; some families were even eager for their daughters to be chosen.

"Get out of here!" Kong Qingyan was furious, her eyes slightly red. She pushed Cao Xiu away and tried to leave, but was surrounded by four or five people.

"Young lady, you think you can leave so easily? First, have a couple of drinks with me and make me feel comfortable, then I'll let you go, how about that?" Cao Xiu pushed her away without getting angry. With the help of his servants, he straightened up, dusted off imaginary dust, and spoke with a smile, his eyes full of determination.

Amidst the arrogant laughter and pitying glances from others, Kong Qingyan's eyes turned cold, and her sword was already drawn. But a figure broke through the encirclement, stood in front of Kong Qingyan, and shielded her behind him, interrupting her actions.

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