The man was Wang Wu, who had just changed his color due to Liu Tong's remark. He was a native of Fang Clan Town and was a blood brother of Wang Wen. Wang Wu had reached the peak of precelestial realm, and he grew up with Fang Lan, making them childhood sweethearts. Naturally, as they blossomed into the age of love, Wang Wu and Fang Lan became a couple. Those around them felt this was normal, because from a young age, it was said that Wang Wu and Fang Lan were perfect together.

Wang Wu's younger brother Wang Wen, whose skills also reached the precelestial pinnacle, practiced the family technique of boxing, slightly stronger than his elder brother.

Another man, Du Fei, with his postcelestial strength, grew up with the Fang sisters and Wang brothers, truly childhood friends.

As soon as Fang Lan was forcibly taken away by the marriage party, they rushed all the way to this deserted place, wanting to intercept and rescue Fang Lan!

However, to prevent any complications, the Jin Family dispatched a Foundation Establishment monk in the mid-stage.

With their strength, it was impossible to confront a Foundation Establishment monk. Therefore Du Fei, through a friend's friend, found the inner disciple of Lingyue Sect, Liu Tong, who was a mid-stage Foundation Establishment monk.

Initially, Liu Tong did not want to intervene, fearing the enmity of Jin Family. However, after taking a glimpse at Fang Lan from a distance, he changed his mind.

Fang Lan was indeed beautiful. She had natural, unadorned beauty that could bring anyone to their knees even without the use of makeup.

Upon seeing such a beautiful woman, Liu Tong fell in love at first sight, calculating that by playing the hero now, maybe Fang Lan would fall in love with him!

Isn't that how women tend to react? Especially beautiful women, they tend to be more attracted to powerful men.

As for Wang Wu... who does he think he is, trying to contend with him for a woman?

In Liu Tong's mind, Wang Wu was worth less than nothing.

Although it was only a step away from Foundation Establishment, there were many who never got such an opportunity in their entire lives.

Resources were one aspect, aptitude... another!

Materials for Foundation Establishment weren't something anyone could obtain. Even large clans couldn't boast about how many Foundation Establishment materials they had. Some disciples of large clans simply join other sects, due to their family's incapability to prepare Foundation Establishment materials for too many individuals!

If the aptitude was insufficient, even having Foundation Establishment materials would lead to failure.

Those were even more worthless types who Liu Tong wouldn't even bother giving a second glance to.

The only thing he was wary of now was the Jin Family's Foundation Establishment manage in the marriage party. As long as he could deal with him, Liu Tong wouldn't worry about anything else.

Despite his aversion towards Liu Tong, Wang Wu knew that his success in rescuing Fang Lan would rely on this man.

As for his younger brother, Wang Wen and Du Fei, they were full of admiration towards Liu Tong.

A young man who had reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, his future was boundless. At this rate, Liu Tong might have a chance to strike for the Golden Elixir Realm before he turned forty!

Upon reaching that realm, one would be a real powerhouse!

Imagine, practitioners in the Golden Elixir Realm can literally fly and pass through solid ground. Such immense power sends chills down one's spine but also ignites an irresistible desire.

There were only a few Golden Elixir practitioners in Jinxiu City!

"Here they come…" Liu Tong suddenly lowered his voice, saying in a deep tone: "Later on, I'll try to distract the Jin Family's Foundation Establishment monk. You all rescue Fang Lan as quickly as possible, and rendezvous at our agreed location. Did you get that?"

The others felt a surge of nervousness in their hearts, all of them nodding in affirmation.

At this point, they could see a long line of carriages slowly approaching from afar.

The procession consisted of about a hundred people, the majority of whom were the musicians, drummers, and performers hired by Jin Ming.

Jin Ming might be a prodigal son, but he knew how to get things done methodically, without leaving any loopholes. If not, he might have damaged the Jin family's reputation or been grounded with his legs broken by now.

To this day, Master Jin's Eighth Young Master lived a carefree life, depending upon his clever little tricks.

Out here in the barren mountains, there was obviously no need for the hired performers to make a racket. All of them kept their heads low and hurried on.

The real members of the Jin Family were only seventeen or eighteen people.

Among them, there was a middle-aged man who exuded a rugged aura. His temples were high with bulging veins, identifying him as a true expert.

He was one of the managers of the Jin Family, Jin Tiegang, also known as Golden Big Mouth because his mouth was very large. Most people have mouths about the same width as their noses or a little wider. But Golden Big Mouth's mouth corners went deep into his cheeks, almost reaching up to his ears. That's why many people secretly called him Golden Big Mouth, and some who resented him called him Golden Toad.

The implication being that his mouth was as big as a toad's.

However, there were almost none who dared to call him that to his face!

Inside the Jin Family, everyone had a deep respect for this mid-stage Foundation Establishment manager. Those who dared to call him that face-to-face were long gone.

Golden Big Mouth was not a benevolent person. He was ruthless and formidable in battle. Although he was only at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, he wouldn't shy away from a fight with a late-stage Foundation Establishment practitioner!

Having Jin Tiegang come to "marry" Fang Lan was also a sign of trust from Jin Ming.

In the whole territory of Jinxiu City, there were very few who dared to provoke Golden Big Mouth.

At this moment, Golden Big Mouth was riding a sturdy black horse, talking with Fang Lan in the carriage.

"Miss Fang, I advise you to calm down. There's no need to be angry with the Eighth Young Master. He's fond of you. Jinxiu City is full of noble young ladies, many of whom are smitten with our Eighth Master, but he has never shown interest in anyone until he saw you. This marriage is legitimate! You will be a concubine, not a mistress. Although you can't enter the Jin Family's lineage, you will be guaranteed a lifetime of riches! If you give birth to a young master... here's some inside information: our Eighth Master hasn't even engaged anyone yet! Do you understand?"

Golden Big Mouth tried to reason kindly, surprising even the guards of Jin Family. Since when did the manager start being so polite to a small family's young lady?

In fact, this was exactly where Golden Big Mouth was smart. He was not one to act rashly without thinking. He was very familiar with their young master, Jin Ming, and knew that he had indeed taken a liking to this young lady. Although her status prevented her from becoming his principal wife.

But his affection... certainly won't be less!

For people of Jin Ming's status, the principal wife… might very well be someone they were matchmade with, and at that time, no one could predict their feelings.

In the face of a soon-to-be favored young lady, even though Golden Big Mouth held a significant position in the Jin Family, he did not want to offend her. However, during his mission, he was portrayed as the villain, forcibly taking her away.

Hence, along the way, he painstakingly attended to her, not rushing and taking every opportunity to provide gentle counsel.

He truly put his heart into this.

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