Chapter 1791: Chapter 1791: Becoming a Scumbag by a Twist of Fate

First Line Pass, Garrison.

The steward led Ouyang Qiuhan and Sikong Yu to the front of the guard house, where the guards went to report. Moments later, a youth as sharp as a sword, exceptionally handsome, walked out from within.

Before he emerged from the garrison, he caught sight of the unparalleled beauty standing outside, Ouyang Qiuhan: "Junior sister, why have you suddenly come to One Line Pass without informing me beforehand? Does Master know you’re here?"

"Senior Brother Yanran."

Upon seeing the youth stride forth, Ouyang Qiuhan offered a slight bow. The youth’s name was Du Yanran, hailing from a second-class illustrious family, the Du Family, with deep academic roots. Du Yanran was among the distinguished of previous Nine Layers Mountain gatherings, a camp leader of the battalion.

Similarly, Du Yanran was also a direct disciple of Ouyang Qiuhan’s father, which was nearly equivalent to half a son, thus Du Yanran and Ouyang Qiuhan were close like siblings, having a very close relationship.

Du Yanran nodded, his gaze landing on Sikong Yu beside him: "Are you Sikong Yu?"

Sikong Yu nodded: "Sikong Yu greets Senior Brother."

Du Yanran smiled faintly: "Although at the border, I’ve heard of you; as a woman, you have turned the tide, allowing White Tiger Camp to regain its glory. I should thank you, otherwise our White Tiger Camp’s prestige would soon be completely squandered by those scoundrels."

Du Yanran, years ago, was the flag master of White Tiger Camp within the Nine Layers Mountain, then also a prominent figure within the mountain.

Therefore, his words were not without basis.

"Thank you for your praise, Senior Brother Du. White Tiger Camp succeeded due to its solid foundation; otherwise, truly, rotten mud cannot support walls."

Du Yanran chuckled, not lingering on the pleasantries: "Enough talking, let’s go inside."

Du Yanran stepped aside, inviting the two women into the garrison, speaking as they walked: "Junior Sister, you haven’t told me yet why you came; this border is a harsh place. You wouldn’t specifically come looking for Master here, would you?"

Their Master was a strict and dignified general, none would purposefully approach him.

Even if Junior Sister was highly favored.

Ouyang Qiuhan hummed, looking at Du Yanran: "Does my father know I’ve come?"

"Not yet, the general has been away for days and hasn’t returned yet, but it should be soon," Du Yanran replied.

"My father’s not here? That’s perfect, Senior Brother, don’t tell him I’ve come," Ouyang Qiuhan suddenly grabbed Du Yanran’s arm, coyly said.

Du Yanran momentarily felt defenseless against her, but he knew his little sister wouldn’t act so without reason: "Junior Sister, your arrival can’t be hidden; even if I don’t say, Master will know upon his return."

"Moreover, why have you come to First Line Pass, and why don’t you want Master to know?"

Ouyang Qiuhan realized that without a word, this brother would surely dig deeper and perhaps inform her father, so she said: "We came to catch a scoundrel."

"Catch a scoundrel?"

"What do you mean?"

Du Yanran looked puzzled at Ouyang Qiuhan: "Did someone bully you? Who was so brazen to bully you?"

Just as Ouyang Qiuhan was about to explain, Sikong Yu tugged her from behind, changing the taste of her words: "It’s just a scoundrel who recently joined Nine Layers Mountain bullied me."

"Hmm?"

"How did the scoundrel bully you?"

Du Yanran frowned and pursued the inquiry.

Ouyang Qiuhan could only continue the fabrication: "The scoundrel originally had a three-year agreement with Sister Rain, but he enjoyed what’s in the bowl while watching what’s cooking, even came to trouble me...."

"What? Who is this scoundrel’s family, so bold." Du Yanran instantly imagined, although Ouyang Qiuhan was vague.

A three-year agreement could only be an engagement; directly he thought of a marriage agreement, with the Sikong family’s eldest daughter, yet came to trouble his little sister; what kind of conduct was this.

Which family’s mischievous character dares to act so rashly.

Seeing Du Yanran tense with readiness, Ouyang Qiuhan hesitated but said: "He doesn’t have much background or support, just a guy from the Lower Three Rings, but he’s something of a genius, having established his own family in the Sixth Ring."

"Oh, just that?"

Du Yanran heard this and instantly showed contempt; he had thought the opponent belonged to some notable family, after all, to dare to the Sikong family’s backing, which was a first-rank family; to have a marriage arrangement with this lady had to be compatible, or be scion of those eight royal powers’ progeny.

Instead, it turned out to be a mere role from the Lower Three Rings with an emerging family.

"Senior Brother Yanran, you can’t underestimate this scoundrel; for Sister Rain to choose to marry down, he mustn’t be ordinary. This guy has Vermilion Bird bloodline, and a very rich lineage..." Ouyang Qiuhan immediately shared some intelligence on Li Feng.

After all, First Line Pass is thousands of miles away from Ancestor Dragon City; news doesn’t travel well here; even if Li Feng has made a name in Ancestor Dragon City, for such a vast city, this news hasn’t reached the borderlands.

"Moreover, this guy’s performance in the three exams entering Nine Layers Mountain is outstanding, especially Martial Strategy Hall has rated him as a commander; you know what a commander rating means, Senior Brother Yanran."

"This guy has caught the mountain lord’s eye, even directly seized the position of flag master at Vermilion Bird Camp, overly arrogant."

"He thinks himself a unique talent, dismisses Sikong family’s overtures, even provoking Sister Rain..." Ouyang Qiuhan’s words directly caused Du Yanran to frown; if the opponent was merely a rogue, Du Yanran would pummel him till he sought his teeth on the ground, but a commander rating was enviable.

An outsider from Lower Three Rings, yet able to win Martial Strategy Hall’s favor; Du Yanran had been a prominent figure back then, only a talent of a lower grade.

"Senior Brother Yanran."

"We’ll deal with this matter ourselves, don’t tell my father; we’ll find this scoundrel and clear things up." Ouyang Qiuhan bit her cherry lips, stating.

Du Yanran tightly clenched his fist, turning to Ouyang Qiuhan: "Junior Sister, no matter his prowess, daring to bully you, I’ll never let him go."

"Did you come here because he’s coming?"

Ouyang Qiuhan nodded: "Hmm, this scoundrel, after provoking us, even incited public anger, sneaked out of Ancestor Dragon City intending to journey south to train, avoiding the storm; I couldn’t bear it, so Sister Rain and I directly came to First Line Pass; we have to intercept this scoundrel and settle the account."

"Daring to bully Junior Sister, Senior Brother cannot stand by idly; as long as he dares come to First Line Pass, Senior Brother will support you, see how much of Nine Layers Mountain’s new genius measure up."

Having heard Ouyang Qiuhan’s statement, Du Yanran planned to avenge Ouyang Qiuhan, and was also indignant; an outsider from Lower Three Rings being favored by Martial Strategy Hall, how could he accept this.