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"Your marriage is already in trouble."

"What makes you say that, Daoist Priest?"

Wang Jiayun's expression changed slightly, her tone carrying a hint of accusation.

She had come to Lingshan Temple with her daughter to pray, but this old Daoist priest's opening remark was a curse. Was he just spouting nonsense to swindle money?

The old Daoist Priest shook his head and sighed, "Whether you believe it or not is unimportant, because the matter has already occurred and will soon come to pass. Although the marriage has lasted a long time, it is ultimately a fleeting affair. A golden and jade bond will be met in this life, but it will only blossom and bear fruit in the next."

Hearing this, Wang Jiayun was directly amused.

This old Daoist was not only cursing her marriage but also dragging her next life into it.

What did he mean by meeting in this life but only blossoming in the next?

Could it be that her ideal match was already dead and waiting to be reincarnated?

Wang Jiayun's face was ashen, but her upbringing and quality controlled her impulse to curse.

"Bah, you old Daoist, are you asking for a beating? What's your intention in cursing my mother's marriage with such reckless abandon?"

Shangguan Ping was not polite with the old Daoist, placing her hands on her hips and angrily questioning him.

The commotion attracted the attention of Chen Changsheng and the others. Twenty warriors crowded around, filling the Daoist temple with powerful qi and blood.

The old Daoist Priest, however, remained calm, stroking his long beard and saying, "This old Daoist still stands by my words. Whether it's true or false will soon be proven. Does this young lady wish to have her fortune interpreted?"

Wang Jiayun was also unwilling to stay any longer and left with everyone, boarding the carriage back to the city.

This trip ultimately ended in a hasty manner.

The warriors all felt indignant for the City Lord's wife, vowing that as long as the Madam gave the order, they would tear down Lingshan Temple.

The journey back was noisy and chaotic, but only Chen Changsheng fell into deep thought after hearing what had happened.

"Hey, Young Master Chen, why aren't you saying anything? Do you agree with what the old Daoist said?" Shangguan Ping noticed that Chen Changsheng was acting strangely and couldn't help but ask.

All the warriors were feeling indignant for the City Lord's wife, but only Chen Changsheng remained silent, which was a bit disloyal.

Moreover, he was the only man among the warriors invited to sit in the carriage.

He should at least express his opinion and support his mother!

Chen Changsheng stroked his chin and said, "That old Daoist's tone was firm, confidently stating that the matter was about to happen. I was thinking…"

He paused, cleared his throat twice, and said, "The following words may be inauspicious, so please forgive me, Madam and Miss. I was wondering if we might encounter danger on the road, indirectly causing turbulence in Madam's marriage?"

These words were already very euphemistic.

It was uncertain how much the mother and daughter understood.

Chen Changsheng's meaning was that the problem with the marriage might not necessarily be a breakdown in the relationship, but it could also be that the City Lord's wife kicked the bucket.

Didn't the old Daoist say that Wang Jiayun's good match was in the next life? Wouldn't dying and being reborn be perfect?

Upon hearing this, slight changes appeared on the faces of both Wang Jiayun and Shangguan Ping.

"But the old Daoist said that my mother's marriage was already in trouble, while your assumption is in the future, so it doesn't hold up."

Shangguan Ping keenly noticed the loophole and immediately overturned the guess.

"Alright, I was foolish," Chen Changsheng smiled, not feeling embarrassed.

He opened the curtain and said to Uncle Chai and the others, "Everyone, pay more attention to the surroundings. I'll treat everyone to drinks after we return to the city."

The speculation might be wrong, but strengthening precautions was still necessary.

The first half of the journey had been safe and sound, and he didn't want to mess up the second half.

For a time, the warriors outside the carriage were on high alert, cautiously observing their surroundings.

The three people in the carriage, however, fell into silence, creating an awkward atmosphere.

Shangguan Ping was a little angry. She felt that Chen Changsheng, sitting in the carriage, didn't say any comforting words to her mother and even said such rebellious things, which was really hateful!

Wang Jiayun seemed to be immersed in memories, her hands resting on her slender, beautiful legs, her beautiful eyes lost in a daze.

Chen Changsheng closed his eyes and focused his mind, expanding his perception, probing while cultivating.

The carriage sped along the official road, with green forests constantly flashing past on both sides.

Just when everyone thought they were about to safely arrive at Tianmu City, a rustling sound suddenly arose in the forest.

An unknown object was moving through the forest at an alarming speed, keeping pace with the carriage.

In this sudden situation, Uncle Chai quickly adjusted the speed of the carriage, and nineteen mounted warriors quickly surrounded the carriage, their eyes focused on the forest.

Zong Hong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly took out an arrow and nocked it on the bowstring.

Swish!

An arrow shot out, probing the forest.

With a cracking sound, a long spear suddenly flew out of the quiet forest, like a flying arrow and rainbow. Its speed was so fast that it instantly swept past the warriors and accurately pierced the carriage axle.

Rumble!

The wheel disintegrated on the spot, and Uncle Chai hurriedly reined in the galloping steed.

The warriors were furious and simultaneously drew their weapons.

"Who dares to intercept the Tianmu City carriage here? Show yourself immediately!" Zong Hong shouted sternly, drawing his bow again and aiming at the forest.

"Hahahaha…"

A deep laugh echoed through the forest, and a large figure leaped out, blocking the front of the carriage.

The newcomer was actually a bare-chested, muscular brute. What was most surprising was the magnificent tiger, ten feet tall, that he rode!

Crimson qi and blood surged like a vast sea, swirling around the brute and the tiger, exuding a terrifying aura.

"This is…"

"A tiger demon?!"

Zong Hong and the others' expressions changed drastically, and fear arose in their hearts.

This unusually large tiger must have evolved into a demon!

They never expected that the person blocking the road would be accompanied by a tiger demon. What was the other party's background?

Zong Hong suppressed the fear in his heart and asked in a cold voice, "Your Excellency has a demon beast as a companion, you don't seem to be someone seeking wealth. Why do you want to make things difficult for us?"

"Hahahaha, just having a tiger demon is all. I still need money when I need money, it's just that…"

The brute jumped down from the tiger's back, a playful smile on his face, "I have already received the money, and now it is the stage of eliminating disasters for people, please Wang Madam come out to receive death."

"What?!"

Zong Hong's eyes widened, all in disbelief.

Someone actually hired someone to kill the City Lord's wife!

Shangguan Ping, who had just recovered from her dizziness in the carriage, was also stunned when she heard this.

Her mother treated people kindly and never made enemies with others. She also helped the poor in the city on weekdays and was a well-known philanthropist in Tianmu City. She couldn't figure out who would want to kill her mother.

Just as she was about to go out and argue, Chen Changsheng reached out and stopped her, "Wait, let's listen to what the other party has to say."

At this time, Zong Hong spoke again, "Your Excellency is entrusted by someone, I don't know who wants to kill the City Lord's wife, please tell us, we are willing to pay double the price."

The brute laughed loudly, "A bounty hunter will not betray the employer, won't you get out of the way? Do you want to become a meal for my tiger?"

Bang!

The tiger demon cooperated with a stomp of its paw, the entire ground was shaking, and an invisible demonic aura spread out from its body, like a heavy hammer falling, instantly disintegrating the qi and blood erupted by the crowd, shaking Zong Hong and others pale, and the horses under them were shaking, almost fainting.