Chapter 100: I Can Be Your Wife

The two weasel demons were about the size of wolf dogs, their yellow fur gleaming with an oily sheen. Their mouths were filled with razor-sharp fangs, and their bodies moved with such speed that tracking them was nearly impossible. A dense aura of malevolent energy permeated the surroundings; any ordinary person lingering nearby would soon be overwhelmed and lose their senses.

"Both are Sixth Rank demons. Focus your main attack on the one that's about to collapse. The other one will be restrained by Fire Luo Luo and me. But you must be quick; otherwise, we’ll all die here tonight," Zhao Wuji declared resolutely. There was no other option but to take them down one by one.

Fourteen Seventh Rank warriors stood ready. It was likely that the comrade who had drawn the weasel demons away had already fallen to one of them. Hei Shi was dead, Chun Fu unconscious, and on the ground lay another, torn apart, along with Su Yang, who, though skilled in concoctions, had also been wounded.

Now, only eight could still fight. Wei Yan was tasked with holding off the Seventh Rank wild demon, leaving seven warriors to battle. Zhao Wuji and Fire Luo Luo would desperately hold the returning Sixth Rank weasel demon, while the remaining five would focus all their might on the other heavily injured one. Perhaps, just perhaps, there was still hope.

If they turned and fled now... how many would escape?

Charging together allowed them to interfere with each other’s attacks and maintain some control. One-on-one, they would fall in a few moves, overwhelmed and slain—only Fire Luo Luo, with her extraordinary combat prowess, could withstand the blows momentarily.

Combat power depended not only on rank but also on the time spent at that level, understanding, and mastery of secret techniques. Fire Luo Luo’s spear technique, “Fire Dragon Nine Spears,” was exceptionally profound and powerful.

“Old Su, how’s your recovery? Can you lend a hand?” one swordsman called out to Su Yang.

“I’ve recovered somewhat. I can still fight,” Su Yang replied.

“Come up quickly and help...!” The five warriors surrounding the severely injured weasel demon urgently beckoned him.

Su Yang charged forward boldly, though his strength was only that of a newly advanced Seventh Rank warrior. He dodged whenever possible, avoiding direct clashes with the weasel demon, but still played a crucial role in restraining it. The battle intensified. Nearby, Fire Luo Luo and Zhao Wuji fought together but remained on the defensive.

Zhao Wuji kept popping pills into his mouth, each time showing a pained expression. “What a loss, what a huge loss this time…!”

In the end, the already gravely wounded weasel demon died under the combined assault of Su Yang and five others. Yet, the group was reduced to four fighters; three had been caught off guard and killed on the spot.

After dispatching one Sixth Rank wild demon weasel, the remaining six warriors, including Fire Luo Luo and Zhao Wuji, rushed toward the other Sixth Rank weasel demon. But this one was vigorous and unscathed, easily overpowering the humans.

Fire Luo Luo and Zhao Wuji, having just endured the demon’s attacks, were severely injured and barely able to continue fighting. The others were in similar condition.

Soon, the group of six became five, then four, all surrounding the weasel demon.

Seeing the inevitable doom, Zhao Wuji immediately fled, sprinting frantically into the distance. Su Yang, Fire Luo Luo, and another swordsman retreated several steps, ceasing their attacks.

“Heh heh heh… trying to run away!” the weasel demon screeched sharply.

“You want to flee after killing my brothers?” it roared and gave chase. The wounded demon caught Zhao Wuji after only a few steps and ended his life, then turned to pursue the three retreating warriors.

The swordsman was unable to escape and was slain.

Next, the demon went after Fire Luo Luo. Su Yang followed closely in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike a fatal blow.

Unfamiliar with the layout, Fire Luo Luo ran in circles and ended up back where she started. Despair flickered across her face as the demon swatted her away with a claw. She flew through the air and landed heavily beside the unconscious Chun Fu, coughing up blood and collapsing.

“Heh heh heh…!” The demon—now in human form—revealed a sinister, cruel smile, a yellow tail flicking through the air, emitting a foul stench.

Its eerie green eyes greedily fixed on Fire Luo Luo. “The taste of a human female warrior—I, the Demon Lord, shall savor it tonight. To be the first to consume you, isn’t that an honor?”

With that, a withered yellow hand reached to snatch Fire Luo Luo’s ankle, intending to drag her back inside.

“Bang!”

Suddenly, a shadow appeared from the darkness, delivering a heavy punch to the demon’s back. The impact echoed with a dull thud and the sound of bones breaking.

The demon, caught off guard while reaching for Fire Luo Luo, was violently thrown backward!

Whoosh!

“Bang!”

Its body slammed into a water jar, scattering shards and splashing water everywhere. The punch was imbued with the “Wild Bull Long Fist” technique, releasing a surge of bull-like energy that exploded with tremendous force. This sudden attack sealed the fate of the Sixth Rank weasel demon.

Su Yang felt his strength wane considerably after unleashing that blow. Had the punch missed, he would have been forced to consider retreat. Fortunately, the demon had been distracted by its unseemly intentions toward Fire Luo Luo and had lowered its guard.

Meanwhile, Wei Yan was still locked in combat with the Seventh Rank wild demon.

Several times, Wei Yan tried to flee, but the demon’s relentless grip prevented escape. They were evenly matched, a frustrating stalemate.

“Bang!”

Su Yang kicked the Seventh Rank demon flying. It collapsed, gravely wounded and unable to rise. Su Yang approached slowly and finished it off, his Sixth Rank strength now fully evident.

“Thanks,” Wei Yan gasped heavily, his face grim. “That damned Zhao Wuji gave us the wrong intel before coming—he nearly got us all killed.”

“But I didn’t expect Brother Su to be so formidable, a Sixth Rank warrior. Would you be willing to join the Wei family? We would treat you as an honored guest,” Wei Yan offered.

Su Yang broke the neck of the injured demon and tossed it aside like rubbish. He stepped toward Wei Yan, a harmless smile playing on his lips.

“Isn’t it a bit late to be making amends now?” he said.

A chill ran through Wei Yan, who instinctively stepped back, eyes wary. “I am the young master of the Wei family. Don’t try anything funny!”

“If you spare me, all the spoils here are yours. I can even give you some Seventh Rank elixirs,” Su Yang proposed.

“Seventh Rank elixirs too?” Wei Yan’s expression shifted to one of fear.

“Why are all these second-generation heirs so foolish?” Su Yang muttered, shaking his head. “Do you really think an unfavored son like you can produce Sixth Rank elixirs?”

Without wasting time, Su Yang landed a crushing blow. Wei Yan’s bones shattered, and he fell dead.

Su Yang then approached Fire Luo Luo and Chun Fu. Tonight, everyone here would die—only then could the secret be kept.

“Don’t kill me! I’ll agree to anything you ask!” Fire Luo Luo, battered and desperate, tried to rise but kept collapsing.

“That won’t do,” Su Yang said coldly, eyeing her slender figure.

“Do you know who I am?”

“Fire family of Yanggu County?”

“Hmm, I’ve never heard of any Fire family in Yanggu County,” Su Yang said, curiosity piqued as he appraised Fire Luo Luo, who gripped her spear.

“I’m not from Yanggu County. My family belongs to the Su Mansion—the Fire family there. The Wei family depends on us to hold sway here. In truth, we manage affairs in Yanggu County,” Fire Luo Luo explained.

“I ran away from an arranged marriage, planning to stay a few days in Yanggu County to collect some silver before leaving. The Wei family here doesn’t know of my flight. But now, trapped by rebel forces besieging the city, if you spare me, I can offer you great fortune,” she pleaded.

“In that case, I have even more reason to kill you!” Su Yang replied icily.

“After killing you, I’ll need to hide out for a while,” he added.

Despite his words, Su Yang hesitated. Fire Luo Luo’s status was noble. Killing a Wei family bastard and blaming the weasel demons was manageable, especially with Bai Xuan supporting him. If the Wei family struck at him, he could seek refuge with the Zhou family... but no, he had also offended them. Maybe the Feng family?

But if he killed Fire Luo Luo and the Su Mansion’s Fire family learned of it, while the Wei family did nothing to avenge their lady, the Fire family might annihilate the Wei family in fury.

“Spare me, and I can be your wife. Maybe then you’ll believe me,” Fire Luo Luo said quickly, sensing Su Yang’s resolve.

“I escaped an arranged marriage, and you’re not bad-looking—twenty years old, Sixth Rank, handsome—enough to be my Fire Luo Luo’s man.”

“If you agree, you’ll become the Fire family’s prized son-in-law, destined for greatness. But without me, my father, uncles, and cousins will destroy your family sooner or later...!”

Su Yang smirked coldly. “To save your life, you’re willing to cooperate with anything I ask, right?”

Seeing him approach like a madman, Fire Luo Luo panicked. “Are you going to violate me and refuse to take responsibility?”

“Swallow this!” Su Yang ordered.

“Th-This... really has to be swallowed?” she hesitated.

“Too big?” he teased.

“So hard...!”

“Still have to swallow it!”

“Ugh... it’s going down my throat...!”

...

“What was that? A worm?” Fire Luo Luo clutched her neck, trying to force out the thing crawling inside her. It was only psychological; no mind-controlling parasite could be expelled so easily.

The latest family progress had yielded the new “Mind-Control Parasite+,” capable of controlling Eighth Rank warriors and instantly devouring their hearts and organs.

A Seventh Rank warrior, if using full strength, could suppress such a parasite but only contain it, unable to harness their energy further. Any blood or energy movement would free the parasite to resume devouring.

Thus, the Eighth Rank parasite could instantly kill Eighth Rank warriors and absolutely control Seventh Rank ones.

But it was ineffective against Sixth Rank warriors.

The potent blood energy of a Sixth Rank warrior could easily wear it down. If Su Yang ever acquired the cultivation method to breed Seventh Rank parasites, he might control some Sixth Rank warriors.

Since Fire Luo Luo was the Fire family’s lady, controlling her life meant indirectly controlling the Wei family.

He also controlled a Fifth Rank warrior.

If used well, Fire Luo Luo could be his stepping stone to greatness.

“This is a Gu parasite. Once I give the command, it will bite and devour your heart, causing swift death.”

“You’re Seventh Rank. If you resist fully, you can suppress it, but...”

Su Yang explained the details, warning Fire Luo Luo not to act rashly, or she would suffer the consequences.

“I promise I won’t harm you.”

“When the rebels enter or are eliminated, I’ll leave Yanggu County and no longer threaten you,” Fire Luo Luo said weakly, relieved.

Leave? Su Yang smiled to himself. How naïve. Before squeezing all your value out, how could he let you go?

“Give me your hand,” Su Yang suddenly said.

“For what?” Fire Luo Luo hesitated but offered her hand, thinking, “If he really wants me to marry him...”

“All done!”

Before she could think further, Su Yang released her wrist.

Bone quality: B.

At this age, entering Seventh Rank was impressive—though not A grade. If it were A grade... he’d have to employ his roguish skills from a past life to seek true love.

Su Yang’s gaze shifted to Chun Fu, lying unconscious, and a murderous glint appeared on his lips.

“Next, it’s your turn!”

“Don’t kill me! My man is dead... I can marry you!” Chun Fu pleaded.

“I... I’ll be your concubine.”

Just as Su Yang was about to move, Chun Fu’s eyes snapped open.

“I can swallow your parasite and obey you from now on.”

In the face of death, all reasoned clearly.

To survive, sacrificing so-called freedom was a worthy choice.