“I could be the leader’s wife!”
At those words, not only Ye Wudi but also Ye Qiu was stunned.
So, this tigress had taken a fancy to Third Uncle?
This was good news!
Ye Qiu’s eyes lit up. If this tigress paired up with Third Uncle, she wouldn’t kill him.
If he could stall a bit longer, Xiao Jiu could safely return to the Northern Territory.
With this in mind, Ye Qiu was about to speak when he heard Ye Wudi let out a cold snort.
“Hmph, what kind of man do you take me for?”
“I’m not some lustful fool.”
“Besides, years ago, I swore that until my great enemy is defeated, I, Ye Wudi, will never marry!”
Damn—
Ye Qiu wanted to slap Ye Wudi across the face.
Third Uncle, Third Uncle, she’s the leader of the Brahman, offering herself to you, and you dare to reject her? Have you lost your mind?
Moreover, this woman is the fourth-ranked super expert on the Divine List. What good does it do to provoke her?
She already wants us dead, and now you’re angering her further? Isn’t that just asking for trouble?
Damn straight man!
To his surprise, the Dragon Lady didn’t get angry. Instead, she smiled and said, “Ye Wudi, I was right about you. You’re different from other men.”
“For Xiao Jiu, you’re willing to risk your life to stop me, showing you’re a man of loyalty and righteousness.”
“Others would be terrified at the sight of me, but you? Not only are you unafraid, you dare to confront me head-on. That’s the mark of a true man who stands tall.”
“Ye Wudi, I’ll be honest—I fancy you!”
Ye Wudi rolled his eyes. “What good is it if you fancy me? I don’t fancy you.”
Unbelievable, he’s getting cocky now.
Who does he think he’s showing off to?
Ye Qiu was fuming, itching to intervene before Ye Wudi could provoke her further. He quickly said, “Miss, you must know the saying, ‘One adorns oneself for the one who pleases them,’ right?”
“I suggest you take off your mask.”
“Maybe, once he sees your true face, he’ll change his mind.”
The Dragon Lady found Ye Qiu’s words reasonable and reached up to remove her golden mask.
In an instant, a breathtakingly beautiful face appeared before them.
Radiant and vibrant.
The Dragon Lady had delicate features: an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, willow-like brows, and cherry lips.
Her fair skin was flawless, utterly enchanting.
Her high nose bridge carried a hint of exotic allure. Amid her stunning beauty, there was the commanding presence of a peerless expert—a true queen!
Judging by her appearance alone, the Dragon Lady looked to be in her twenties, like a celestial fairy.
Ye Qiu and Ye Wudi were both mesmerized.
With a playful smile and a touch of shyness, the Dragon Lady softly asked Ye Wudi, “Am I beautiful?”
Ye Wudi stared at her like a fool, unable to speak for a long moment.
He had thought the Dragon Lady was an old, ugly hag, but who could have imagined she was this stunning?
What a shock!
Too shocking!
Seeing Ye Wudi dazed by her beauty, Ye Qiu found it amusing. He nudged Ye Wudi with his elbow and said, “She’s asking you a question.”
“Huh?” Ye Wudi snapped out of it, looking confused.
The Dragon Lady asked again, “Am I beautiful?”
“Beautiful!” Ye Wudi answered honestly.
The Dragon Lady smiled. “Do you like me?”
Ye Wudi was blunt. “You look this good. Any normal man would like you.”
The smile on the Dragon Lady’s face grew brighter, and she asked shyly, “Then would you marry me?”
Without hesitation, Ye Wudi said, “No.”
Ye Qiu’s eyes widened. You won’t even marry a beauty like her? What kind of woman do you want?
The Dragon Lady wasn’t upset and asked, “Why not?”
“What’s the point of marrying you?” Ye Wudi said. “Besides being skilled in martial arts and beautiful, what else do you have going for you?”
“You don’t know how to do housework, and you don’t earn money.”
“If I married you, I’d have to support you. My salary wouldn’t be enough.”
The Dragon Lady smiled lightly. “You don’t need to worry about that. I have billions of dollars, and I can learn housework. If that doesn’t work, we can hire a maid.”
“Even so, I won’t marry you,” Ye Wudi said seriously. “A gentle embrace is a hero’s grave. Women only slow down my blade.”
What the hell kind of logic is that?
Ye Qiu finally understood—Third Uncle wasn’t just a straight man; he was made of steel.
A wealthy, beautiful woman like the Dragon Lady was throwing herself at him. Any other man would be grinning ear to ear, but Ye Wudi? He was picking faults left and right, utterly ungrateful.
The Dragon Lady remained unruffled and said, “If you marry me, I’ll listen to you in everything.”
Ye Qiu’s heart stirred at those words, and he quickly said to Ye Wudi, “What are you hesitating for? Agree already!”
“She’s sincere about you.”
“And she just said, if you marry her, she’ll obey you. If you agree, she won’t kill us.”
Hmph!
Ye Wudi glared at Ye Qiu, displeased. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
“You’re afraid of dying, so you want me to marry her?”
“No chance!”
“I, Ye Wudi, cannot be swayed by force. I won’t marry a woman I don’t like just to save my skin.”
Ye Qiu was getting annoyed too and asked, “Then what kind of woman do you want to marry?”
Ye Wudi said, “The woman I marry must love me, and I must love her—mutual affection.”
“Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a game. Once married, a man must take responsibility for his wife.”
“I’m not like you, flirting and fooling around everywhere.”
Great, now he’s lecturing me.
Ye Qiu was speechless.
Hearing Ye Wudi’s words, the Dragon Lady’s eyes sparkled. This was a man worthy of her lifelong devotion.
After searching for so long, she had finally found true love.
She felt a surge of excitement.
But then, Ye Wudi said to her, “We have no emotional foundation, and I have no plans to marry right now. I suggest you give up on this idea.”
“You… really won’t marry me?” The Dragon Lady sounded aggrieved.
Ye Wudi was growing impatient. “Are you deaf? I made myself clear. Do I need to repeat it?”
“Fine, if you’re unwilling, I won’t force you.”
The Dragon Lady put her golden mask back on and said softly, “Ye Wudi, you can go. I won’t harm you.”
“Whether you like me or not, I’ve set my heart on you for life.”
“I’ll come find you in Hua Nation when I have time.”
Ye Wudi snapped, “Are you out of your mind? Why are you clinging to me like a leech? It’s annoying!”
“And you’d better not come to Hua Nation looking for me. Even if you do, I won’t see you.”
“Ye Qiu, let’s go!”
With that, Ye Wudi started to leave with Ye Qiu.
“Wait—”
The Dragon Lady suddenly spoke, pointing at Ye Qiu. “Ye Wudi, you can leave, but this kid stays!”
