The Master and His Wealthy Fiancée

Wang Mengyu spoke nervously, "When you go back, you absolutely must not let anyone from the Li Family Manor find out. These people have warned me several times. If I let anything slip about the sect, the Wang Family probably won't be able to survive in Jiangzhou. Besides, I don't want to lose face in front of Huiran!"

Chen Dong glanced at the cultists. "They don't look like they could threaten you."

"No, no, you're underestimating the Illusory Sect. This is just a drop in the bucket. These are only the people who got tickets to pray today. It's their Enforcement Squad that's truly terrifying."

As soon as Wang Mengyu finished speaking, a series of roaring engines echoed. Over a hundred luxury cars pulled up one after another around the athletic field.

More than a hundred people with grim expressions stepped out of their cars. They were men and women of all ages, all wearing matching light gray uniforms. On each uniform was the image of a red, shadowy figure sitting on the head of a giant snake.

Wang Mengyu whispered in Chen Dong's ear, "That's the Enforcement Squad!"

However, Chen Dong was startled to see their leader. It was none other than the principal of Qixing Noble School, Wan Gui Xue. He had looked to be in his fifties, but now he appeared much younger. His thinning hair had grown back, thick and black.

Wan Gui Xue walked up to Chen Dong and performed a strange salute, placing his hands on his own shoulders. "Greetings, Father of my Lord!"

Chen Dong raised an eyebrow. 'How did a perfectly respectable principal end up like this?' In a cold voice, he said, "Principal Wan, this is hardly scientific of you."

Wan Gui Xue's stern expression vanished, replaced by a kind laugh. "This is a private school. There's nothing wrong with me changing it to a religious-style education. As long as it benefits the students, why not? Seeing you here today, I presume you already know how special Li Wang is. However, there are still some things I must ask you to see!"

As he spoke, he beckoned behind him. Five students in the light gray Enforcement Squad uniforms strode forward. They were three boys and two girls of varying heights.

Chen Dong had a vague impression of these five; they were among the students he had seen waiting for Li Wang outside the principal's office.

Wan Gui Xue said, "You all know the Father of our Lord. Show him how you've changed!"

The two oldest boys, who were about ten, went first. One walked to a nearby sandpit and plunged his hands into it. Instantly, sharp spikes of sand shot up from the pit, which then morphed into a sand wall.

The other boy took out a lighter and flicked it on. The tiny flame instantly erupted into a massive fireball.

Chen Dong could see that none of them had any True Qi cultivation; they controlled the sand and flames purely through innate talent.

Of the three younger children, one controlled water, another controlled fire, and the last could make the lawn grass grow at an accelerated rate.

Song Chengxuan and his two companions, all new recruits, were terrified. 'For children so young to have such abilities...' The Illusory Sect was far more profound and dangerous than they had ever imagined.

The five children's display left Chen Dong genuinely surprised. The girl who controlled water particularly drew Murong Qing's attention. She hurried over to examine the child, finally concluding that the ability had nothing to do with her bloodline.

"This is all related to Li Wang?"

Wan Gui Xue nodded gravely. He had been one of the first observers.

Chen Dong walked over to Li Wang, who was engrossed in her show. He wanted to say something, but the words caught in his throat. The ancients said an elder brother is like a father, and the memory of how Li Wang had always called him 'Dad' moved him deeply.

After a long moment of deliberation, Chen Dong spoke softly, "Do you remember Li Xu?"

Without looking up, Li Wang asked, "Li Xu? Who's that?"

Chen Dong's voice choked as he spoke. "I'm starting to remember... from my past life..."

Li Wang looked up at Chen Dong, her big eyes blinking. "What memories? Dad, did you have amnesia?"

Chen Dong then remembered. 'Of course. In her current state, Li Wang's cultivation and memories are completely sealed.'

His eyes welled with tears. Shaking his head, he said, "No, nothing!" He pulled Li Wang into his arms and whispered firmly in her ear, "I will protect you in this life. I swear it."

"Dad, you're hugging too tight! You're blocking the TV!"

The instant Chen Dong let go of Li Wang, his expression changed drastically. Forgetting his questions about the Illusory Sect, ignoring everyone around them, he swept Li Wang up into his arms, circulated his True Qi, and flew away.

Wang Mengyu, along with Song Chengxuan and his two companions, stood there dumbfounded. 'He can fly!'

The members of the Illusory Sect began chanting slogans; in their eyes, it was hardly surprising that the Father of their Lord could fly.

In mid-air, Chen Dong's face was a grim mask. He had never looked so grave, not even in past life-and-death crises. He cursed inwardly, 'Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!'

He had just sworn to protect Li Wang in this life; he never thought those words would be thrown back in his face so quickly.

The guilt from his past life, compounded by his failure in this one, made Chen Dong want to disappear. For the first time, he felt utterly weak, powerless even after reaching the Inner Scenery Realm.

Cradled in his arms, Li Wang cried out in delight, "Wow, Dad, you can fly! Where are we flying to?"

But Chen Dong wasn't in the mood to listen. His mind was racing, desperately searching for a plan. What could he possibly do against You?

You's Realm had clearly surpassed the limits of this world; even the Celestial Dao left him unchecked. Chen Dong was at a complete loss. The inscription glowing on his left hand only served to fuel his growing panic.

'Damn it!' he realized with dawning horror. 'Li Wang is the one You is looking for!'