Chapter 85: There’s More to This World Than Fighting, There’s Also Human Nature p1
A heavy silence descended upon the pavilion as Ye Yu stared at Mu Zhi’an, his accusation hanging in the air.
“The pink smoke from Miss Bai’s body was simply a unique form of spiritual energy, not demonic aura,” Mu Zhi’an declared, his voice steady and clear.
“While it might resemble demonic aura, there are subtle differences.”
“What do you think, Young Master Ye?” he asked, his gaze meeting Ye Yu’s.
After meeting with Lan Mulian and receiving her assurance. Bai Ruoxi’s true nature no longer mattered.
As long as everyone believed she was innocent… she was innocent.
This outcome was partly due to her exceptional talent.
She was a once-in-a-century genius, a valuable asset even to the Two Polarities Sect. And Lan Mulian wasn’t a rigid, rule-bound individual.
With Bai Ruoxi’s achievements, her immense destiny… as long as she didn’t harm the Eastern Region, the sect would protect her, even if they knew about the demonic aura within her.
As for the Bai family, the sect might investigate them discreetly, but as long as they weren’t colluding with the demonic cultivators of the Northern Region, they would be safe.
All of this was due to Bai Ruoxi’s talent, and Mu Zhi’an’s relationship with Lan Mulian.
Of course, if the leaders of Tianxuan City used this opportunity to attack the Bai family, even the Two Polarities Sect would need a valid reason to intervene.
But with the Mu family’s influence, if Mu Zhi’an spoke up, the other families would comply.
No one would dare to oppose him.
The situation had turned in their favor. Some of the elders and patriarchs present knew about Bai Ruoxi’s demonic aura, while others were unaware.
But now, even those who knew were choosing to play dumb.
Those who played dumb were wise. Those who sought revenge were fools.
And there was one such fool, believing he was the only one who had discovered Bai Ruoxi’s secret.
He didn’t realize that many others were already aware of it.
Ye Yu glared at Mu Zhi’an, his voice cold. “You planned this, didn’t you?”
Mu Zhi’an shook his head, his expression sincere. “I don’t know what you’re talking about, Young Master Ye.”
“I’m simply an innocent man, falsely accused, seeking justice, trying to clear my name and Miss Bai’s.”
Ye Yu’s voice hardened. “Even if everyone here supports you, I can still report this to the sect master.”
Mu Zhi’an chuckled inwardly.
Ye Yu still didn’t understand.
Even reporting it to the sect wouldn’t change anything.
Bai Ruoxi’s talent… it ensured her safety.
He had been uncertain before.
But Lan Mulian had mentioned that her master, the sect master of the Two Polarities Sect, had said, “Rules are rigid, but people are flexible.” It meant that the sect master wasn’t bound by tradition.
The demonic aura within Bai Ruoxi’s vessel… it meant she was a “half-demon”… or, more accurately, a “fox girl.”
Human cultivators and demonic cultivators were sworn enemies, but there were exceptions.
Bai Ruoxi was an exception.
Her talent, combined with Lan Mulian’s judgment, was enough for the sect to turn a blind eye.
Mu Zhi’an sighed dramatically. “You accused her of being a demonic cultivator, Young Master Ye, but we didn’t argue, because we believed justice would prevail, that Senior Sister would give us a fair hearing.”
“Then you used a Void Pill, trying to prove your accusation, but you failed. Now, even Senior Sister has confirmed that Miss Bai isn’t a demonic cultivator, yet you still doubt her.”
His voice turned cold. “Are you questioning the judgment of everyone present?”
His words struck Ye Yu like a blow, draining the color from his face.
He quickly recovered, scoffing. “You might be able to control everything in Tianxuan City, Mu Zhi’an, but once we join the Two Polarities Sect, you won’t be able to silence me.”
“Silence you?” Mu Zhi’an echoed. “Are you saying I’m colluding with Senior Sister, protecting a demonic cultivator?”
“You’re making such a serious accusation based on nothing but your own words? You’re truly unscrupulous…”
Ye Yu chuckled. “Stop pretending, Mu Zhi’an. You know the truth about Bai Ruoxi better than anyone.”
“I know that Miss Bai is an intelligent and gentle woman, not a demonic cultivator,” Mu Zhi’an replied, his voice firm.
He paused, then continued, “And why should we believe your words over everyone else’s, Young Master Ye?”
He pointed at Ye Yu. “What if I said the demonic cultivator isn’t Bai Ruoxi, but you?”
Ye Yu’s eyes widened with anger. “Don’t slander me, Mu Zhi’an!”
“You can accuse her, but others can’t accuse you?” Mu Zhi’an countered.
The hypocrisy…
I can accuse others, but others can’t accuse me… Ye Yu is truly amazing!
Who the hell do you think you are?
why is he so big brain about everything except the women around him
Honestly, he is good at predicting the women too. He just doesn’t account for the change in behaviour people show when they love someone. Also, he is juggling so many relationships, it is bound to fail in some instances.