This Jade Ring was Huang Wan’er’s personal accessory, worn close to her body. She had once said that she would only show it to the man she entrusted with her life, and he had only seen it once on their wedding night. After that, no matter how he pleaded, she refused to let him see the Jade Ring again.
But now, this Jade Ring had somehow ended up in Chen Jiusi’s possession, tucked securely in his sleeve. He understood everything now!
Nan Batian’s sorrow arose from deep within, bringing a surge of anger from his heart. In his mind appeared the visage of a beautiful woman, usually so dignified and noble, like a solitary orchid in a secluded valley, untouched and unviolated by the world.
And yet, now she was with Chen Jiusi!
The thought of her in pleasure beneath Chen Jiusi was intolerable, and Nan Batian felt as though his head would explode, his eyes filling with blood.
At that moment, he suddenly lifted his head, his eyes staring deadly at Chen Jie, filled with infinite hatred. With heavy breathing, he finally roared in fury, "Chen Jiusi, you dare cuckold me, you bastard, I’ll kill you!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, wondering how there could be cuckoldry involved.
What kind of cuckoldry? How had Chen Jiusi cuckolded Nan Batian?!
Gossip, irresistible to everyone and especially when it involved illicit affairs, had everyone’s ears pricking up.
Though the confrontation between Chen Jie and Nan Batian was intense, and Chen Jiusi was holding his ground, it was not nearly as captivating as the current drama.
Elder Liu and Qimu Ge exchanged a look, disbelief and amazement filled their eyes as they regarded Chen Jiusi, impressed by his audacity. When had he managed to cuckold Nan Batian?
At that moment, Yelu straightened up on his horse, leaning forward slightly, his eyes fixed on Chen Jiusi and Nan Batian, clearly, he was a gossip enthusiast too.
The surrounding disciples exchanged looks.
Chen Jiusi had cuckolded Nan Batian, darn, had he slept with Huang Wan’er??
Everyone’s eyes widened, especially those of the Fishing Guild Disciples, thinking of the gentle and amiable guild leader’s wife, casting envious glances towards Chen Jie.
Master Chen, impressive!
Not far away on a rooftop, Zhao Ya furrowed her brows.
Meanwhile, three others were already discussing animatedly.
"Man, Chen Jiusi is bold! Slept with Nan Batian’s woman, and now he’s going to take him down. Nan Batian is really pitiful."
"Seriously, pitiful as hell. Lost his wife, might lose his position, if I were Nan Batian, I’d be better off dead."
"Ha, really pathetic!"
The three burst into laughter, but seeing Zhao Ya looking their way, they all immediately shut their mouths. Zhao Ya, with a slight frown, said, "Isn’t Chen Jiusi already married?"
Ah Da replied, "He has a wife, surnamed Su."
Zhao Ya responded with slight displeasure, "Already married, yet still flirting around, he’s no good man."
Ah San, lacking tact, replied, "Commandery Princess, isn’t it common for men to have multiple wives and concubines?"
Seeing the situation, Ah Da kicked Ah San on the butt, and Ah San, with a pained expression, said, "Why’d you kick me?"
Ah Da angrily retorted, "Idiot, if the Commandery Princess says he’s no good man, then he’s no good man."
Ah San felt wronged but still admitted, "Yes, I was wrong."
Zhao Ya didn’t say anything, but soon shook her head, thinking, Zhao Ya, you really are amusing. You admire his talent, not the man himself; why care about his personal conduct?
As long as he could bring benefits to the court, he was of use.
Meanwhile, in the arena, a scream like that of a slaughtering pig rang out: "Chen Jiusi, I want you dead!"
Nan Batian had completely lost it, suddenly producing a pill from somewhere and throwing it into his mouth. His previously diminished Gang Qi suddenly boiled over.
Renewed, he let out a furious roar and charged directly at Chen Jie.
In that moment, he truly wanted to kill Chen Jie, a man’s intense emotion after being cuckolded, an impulsive urge to have the adulterer killed.
"Chen Jiusi, I will crush your bones to dust!"
Nan Batian, driven mad, launched a frenzied assault. Elder Liu, seeing this, patted Chen Jie on the back, saying, "Jiusi, you’re bold! Daring to cuckold Nan Batian, that’s satisfying!"
Elder Liu burst into laughter and rushed to intercept Nan Batian.
He also called out, "Commander Qimu Ge, are you just going to watch?"
Qimu Ge, hearing this, didn’t waste words, immediately blocking Nan Batian. Chen Jie rose to his feet, picking up an object that had fallen to the ground.
Nan Batian, upon seeing this, bellowed furiously, "Put it down, put down Wan’er’s Jade Ring."
Chen Jie, hearing this, glanced at Nan Batian and then said, "This Jade Ring was given to me by Wan’er, she said she never wants to see you again!"
Nan Batian furiously retorted, "You’re talking nonsense, I am her husband, in life she is mine, in death her ghost is mine, you bastard, I’ll slaughter you!"
Chen Jie shook his head and said, "Nan Batian, you’re unreasonable. You even want Wan’er to remain a widow with you, how can you claim her in life and in death?"
"I’ll tell you, Huang Wan’er is my woman now!"
"Chen Jiusi, I want you dead!"
"Get lost, you two scoundrels!"
Nan Batian madly bombarded the two before him, Elder Liu and Qimu Ge, who instantly felt the pressure increase.
However, they didn’t retreat an inch, summoning all their strength to block Nan Batian’s reckless assault.
Nan Batian, bellowing in rage, challenged, "Chen Jiusi, if you have the guts, fight me one-on-one, I’ll kill you, kill you!"
Chen Jie picked up a Jade Bottle, opened it, and inside were top-quality restorative medicines.