Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

Chapter 195 The Tyrannical Grace

"Who told you we got married?"

Upon hearing Gongsun Lü'e's question, Xiaolongnu couldn't help but smile and shake her head, asking curiously in return.

"Isn't there any?"

"Back in the Valley of Heartbreak, didn't Sister Long call Brother Duan...Duan Lang?"

Gongsun Lü'e paused for a moment, hesitated, then looked up at Duan Zhengchun and Xiaolongnu, asking a question in confusion, her eyes clearly regaining their light.

"Fool, you're overthinking it. Although we love each other and are committed to each other, we are not married."

"My feelings for you are the same as my feelings for her; you are both treasures in my heart."

As Duan Zhengchun spoke, he took both of their hands at the same time, a satisfied smile on his face.

"Yes, although he promised to marry me back then, he hasn't kept his promise yet. But I've come to terms with it. As long as he doesn't kick me out, I'll be happy."

"And besides the two of us, he has many other women around him."

Little Dragon Girl nodded, deliberately raised her voice, and said with a pout.

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun looked at Xiaolongnu with a wry smile and immediately put on a pleading expression.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun completely subdued by Xiaolongnu, Gongsun Lü'e couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

After Xiaolongnu and Duan Zhengchun explained things to her, she was completely at ease and finally let go of her inner turmoil.

Little Dragon Girl couldn't help but laugh out loud, and her feigned displeasure had long since disappeared.

"Well, how dare you play tricks on your future husband! I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget!"

Duan Zhengchun snorted and made a move to attack Xiaolongnu.

Xiaolongnu exclaimed in surprise, hurriedly let go of Duan Zhengchun's hand, and ran away quickly into the distance.

Duan Zhengchun shouted and chased after him relentlessly, just like a child who never grew up.

Gongsun Lü'e, having just recovered from her injuries, did not join the chase. Instead, she stood silently watching the two runners, a happy smile gradually spreading across her face.

She had secretly decided that from now on, no matter where she was, she would stay by Duan Zhengchun's side, regardless of whether they had a formal title or not.

Immediately afterwards, Duan Zhengchun and Xiaolongnu, who were exhausted from running, returned to Gongsun Lü'e's side. The three of them lay quietly on the grass, gazing at the night sky above, chatting idly. There had never been a more relaxed moment than this.

After an unknown amount of time, when the three returned to the Bamboo Courtyard together, they found Master Yideng standing alone at the entrance.

"Is the master waiting for me?"

Duan Zhengchun clasped his hands in a fist salute and asked with a smile.

Master Yideng nodded and said, "This old monk has some things I would like to ask Benefactor Yin. I wonder if it would be convenient for Benefactor Yin?"

Duan Zhengchun smiled and said, "Of course."

Immediately afterwards, Duan Zhengchun told Xiaolongnu and Gongsun Lüe to go back first, and then took a walk with Master Yideng outside the bamboo courtyard.

"Master, please ask whatever you wish."

Duan Zhengchun, with his hands behind his back, spoke with great interest.

"I heard from Benefactor Yin that Miss Gongsun is the daughter of Gongsun Zhi, the master of the Valley of Heartbreak. Then why didn't Gongsun Zhi accompany her? What happened?"

Master Yideng hesitated for a moment before slowly asking.

Duan Zhengchun frowned slightly, and then recounted to Master Yideng what he had discovered in the Valley of Heartbreak, including how he had crippled Gongsun Zhi's cultivation.

After listening, Master Yideng glanced at the bamboo courtyard, seemingly casually, and said solemnly, "So, after Gongsun Zhi became a cripple, his whereabouts and fate are unknown?"

"What about Miss Gongsun's mother, Qiu Qianchi? Is it possible for Benefactor Yin to meet her after entering the valley?"

Duan Zhengchun hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "That's right. I originally wanted to force Gongsun Zhi to hand over the antidote, but when I went back to the back mountain, he was gone."

"As for Qiu Qianchi, whom you mentioned, I have never met her, nor have I heard E'er mention her."

After listening to Duan Zhengchun's answer, Master Yideng nodded thoughtfully. After pondering for a moment, he slowly said, "This old monk hopes that Benefactor Yin will not mention this matter to anyone before leaving here."

Duan Zhengchun raised an eyebrow and hesitated, saying, "Master seems to care a lot about this matter, and it seems that he wants to hide something."

Master Yideng hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said, "To tell you the truth, that man named Ci'en is actually Miss Gongsun's maternal uncle, who is also Qiu Qianchi's older brother, named Qiu Qianren."

"The Qiu siblings were once powerful figures in the martial arts world, but they were also evil and unorthodox, leading their Iron Palm Gang to commit many evil deeds."

"After some events, Qiu Qianchi married Gongsun Zhi, the master of Jueqing Valley. This old monk also persuaded Qiu Qianren to convert to Buddhism and chant sutras and recite Buddhist scriptures every day to atone for the sins he had committed."

"But he harbors too much resentment and has found it difficult to truly let go of the past over the years. He lives in constant torment and pain. If he finds out that you killed Gongsun Zhi, he may very well have murderous thoughts again."

“If he finds out that his sister has disappeared, he will definitely return to the martial world, which will probably cause another uproar. Therefore, I implore you, Benefactor Yin, not to mention a single word to him.”

Duan Zhengchun frowned slightly and said solemnly, "But he seems to have recognized E'er. Every time he looks at E'er, his eyes are a little strange."

Master Yideng nodded and said, "That's right. But please rest assured, Benefactor Yin, as long as you don't tell him what you just told me, there will definitely be no problem."

Duan Zhengchun nodded affirmatively and said nothing more.

He didn't care how the person using the alias Ci'en treated him; he simply didn't want to cause Master Yideng any unnecessary trouble since he had come here to ask for a favor.

Then the two turned around and returned to the bamboo courtyard.

But just as Duan Zhengchun returned to his residence, he suddenly heard a commotion inside. He frowned and rushed in.

Inside the room, Xiaolongnu stood protectively in front of Gongsun Lü'e, glaring coldly at Ci'en who had barged into the house.

Ci'en, on the other hand, was glaring at Gongsun Lü'e, who was hiding behind Xiaolongnu, his expression contorted, on the verge of exploding.

"Is your mother Qiu Qianchi?! Tell me!"

"Why were you poisoned?! What happened?! Where is your mother?!"

Duan Zhengchun narrowed his eyes, quickly stepped forward to block Ci'en's path, and said expressionlessly, "Master, isn't it a bit too much for you to just barge into someone else's residence like this?"

"Is this how Butterfly Valley treats its guests?! Should I ask Master Yideng to come and uphold justice?!"

He tried to persuade Ci'en, who was on the verge of collapse, to leave by using the name of Master Yideng.

But Ci'en remained unmoved, glaring fiercely at Duan Zhengchun and shouting, "Don't get in my way! Get out of my way! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Duan Zhengchun could clearly see the murderous intent in his eyes as he spoke!

Duan Zhengchun clenched his fist, turned his head and gestured to Xiaolongnu, instructing her to protect Gongsun Lüe and retreat to the farthest corner.

Immediately afterwards, Duan Zhengchun looked at Ci'en again with a livid expression, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

He wouldn't allow anyone to hurt his woman, no matter who that person was!

"Master, you have crossed the line. If you know what's good for you, please leave here immediately!"

Suppressing his dissatisfaction, Duan Zhengchun looked coldly at Ci'en and said in a deep voice.

But Ci'en was no longer listening to anything. She glared at Duan Zhengchun with wide eyes, then suddenly rushed out and attacked Duan Zhengchun's face with a palm strike!

Duan Zhengchun narrowed his eyes, and with a slight shift in his footing, he threw a punch!

With a deafening crash, fists and palms collided instantly! Then, the nearly crazed Ci'en was sent flying backward by Duan Zhengchun's punch, losing his balance and flying backward out of the house! He even smashed the door to pieces!

Duan Zhengchun's face was gloomy. Without a moment's hesitation, he chased after them like lightning!

Ci'en stood on the open ground outside the house, looking fiercely at Duan Zhengchun who had chased out of the room. His face clearly showed an uncontrollable shock, as if he had not expected that Duan Zhengchun would force him outside with just one punch!

"If you dare take another step forward, I will kill you!"

Duan Zhengchun stared coldly at Ci'en, gave a deep warning, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Although Master Yideng had told him that Ci'en was Gongsun Lüe's maternal uncle, Duan Zhengchun didn't care at all. Moreover, he guessed that Ci'en, this maternal uncle, had never even met Gongsun Lüe.

Perhaps it was simply because Gongsun Lü'e's features resembled his mother's when she was young.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's threat, Ci'en completely ignored it, roared, and charged at Duan Zhengchun once again...