Chapter 7: Let the Bullets Fly
Ye Yu, the former genius and also Bai Ruoxi’s childhood sweetheart.
In the past, Ye Yu advanced from the Qi Refinement stage to the Foundation Establishment stage in less than a year. Such talent couldn’t be found in a second person even in the entire Tianxuan City.
But half a year ago, Ye Yu’s cultivation level inexplicably fell, and until now, he had already become a waste who wasn’t even at the Qi Refinement stage.
As for why he appeared outside the Mu residence, it was likely that the news of Bai Ruoxi coming to the Mu residence had leaked and reached Ye Yu’s ears.
This is quite interesting… Mu Zhi’an took a sip of tea without showing anything on his face, his eyes carrying a few hints of interested light.
In order to change his fate as a supporting character, he had just deliberately done something a supporting character wouldn’t do.
For example, faced with Bai Ruoxi throwing herself at him, if it was the original Mu Zhi’an, he probably wouldn’t have been able to control himself and would have gotten handsy with Bai Ruoxi.
Then at this time, Ye Yu, as the “protagonist”, would make his entrance, save the beauty like a hero, and gain the beauty’s affection.
In this way, Bai Ruoxi, who was originally dissatisfied with the childhood marriage, would likely have a significant increase in favorability towards Ye Yu.
However, Mu Zhi’an did something different from a supporting character. On one hand, he decided to consider whether to help the Bai family. On the other hand, he also gained some favorability from Bai Ruoxi.
With the current plot development, it obviously shouldn’t trigger a face-slapping scene anymore.
However, he still needed to continue observing to know for sure.
“Miss Bai, aren’t you going out to see your childhood sweetheart?” Mu Zhi’an said with a smile.
Bai Ruoxi frowned inadvertently and said softly, “Young Master Mu is joking. We just grew up together since childhood. Our relationship isn’t that good.”
For some reason, hearing Mu Zhi’an say that, she felt very uncomfortable in her heart.
“Is that so.”
Mu Zhi’an only smiled and didn’t mind. He called out towards the hall outside, “Old Ren, let him in!”
As Mu Zhi’an’s voice fell, an invisible formation in the residence seemed to quietly recede. Immediately after, a youth wearing plain robes showed an anxious expression and strode into the Mu residence.
“Miss Bai, it’s quite late. Since Young Master Ye has come to pick you up, it’s just right to have him send you back.” Mu Zhi’an said with a carefree smile.
“I can go back by myself. I don’t need anyone to send me.” Bai Ruoxi frowned slightly, feeling an inexplicable disgust towards Ye Yu in her heart.
At this time, the youth outside had already stepped into the main hall. The youth didn’t look particularly handsome, but he could be considered a refined type and was quite pleasant to look at.
His gaze swept over Bai Ruoxi in the hall, then stopped for a moment on Mu Zhi’an, who was wearing black robes and looking gentle and handsome.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and blocked Bai Ruoxi. Turning his head to look at the girl behind him, he said, “Ruoxi, rest assured. I will protect you!”
Those eyes were filled with the confidence from when he was still a genius in the past.
Perhaps others still thought he was a waste, but they didn’t know that he had already returned to the peak of the Qi Refinement stage and was only one step away from entering the Foundation Establishment stage!
Although his current cultivation progress was a bit behind his peers, with his current talent, he would be able to return to the Foundation Establishment stage within three months.
Ye Yu had this confidence.
Because not long ago, he had obtained a certain opportunity in his clan…
At this moment, Ye Yu already had the monstrous talent from the past and had also regained his former confidence.
And now, he was even more eager to display the cultivation talent he once took pride in in front of Bai Ruoxi.
However, before he could continue speaking, Bai Ruoxi glanced at Ye Yu indifferently and said coldly, “I don’t need your protection.”
When they were young, there was a period of time when she had treated Ye Yu like a brother. But ever since learning that there was actually a childhood marriage arrangement between them, Bai Ruoxi’s attitude towards Ye Yu plummeted.
She hated the feeling of everything being arranged by others, not to mention she had never liked Ye Yu.
Ye Yu was slightly stunned, then immediately realized something. He abruptly raised his head to glare at Mu Zhi’an and said, “He must have threatened you, right?”
“Young Master Mu, haven’t you gone too far?”
Ye Yu’s eyes revealed undisguised hatred as he looked at Mu Zhi’an.
This was not surprising. After all, his childhood sweetheart, the number one beauty who had a childhood marriage arrangement with him, had run to this debaucherous young master’s home late at night… It was obvious what had happened between them just now without needing to think about it.
Because Bai Ruoxi’s face still had a faint blush remaining, making her seem to have gained a few more degrees of charming aura compared to her usual purity.
He hadn’t even held her hand, yet she had been… by this fellow. When Ye Yu thought of this, his fists subconsciously clenched, his eyes filled with raging flames as he stared at Mu Zhi’an.
Mu Zhi’an only smiled gently and said, “From start to finish, I haven’t done anything.”
“Threatening Ruoxi to come to the Mu residence to find you late at night, and you say you haven’t done anything? Do you believe those words yourself, Young Master Mu?!” Ye Yu glared at Mu Zhi’an.
The entire Tianxuan City knew that Mu Zhi’an was pursuing Bai Ruoxi. Now that the Bai family had encountered danger, the only thing Bai Ruoxi could do was ask the Mu family for help.
He didn’t believe that in this situation, this notorious debaucherous young master of Tianxuan City wouldn’t threaten Ruoxi and drive up the price.
Since you’ve already said it to this extent, what else can I say… Mu Zhi’an smiled, “Alright… Do you have anything else?”
Ye Yu subconsciously clenched his fists, staring at Mu Zhi’an’s eyes as he said coldly, “Don’t you have anything else you want to say?”
Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment and said, “You mean my thoughts? Very moist!”
Bai Ruoxi’s beautiful eyes flashed. Recalling her actions just now, she couldn’t help but secretly glare at Mu Zhi’an in shame and anger, but she didn’t open her mouth to explain.
However, Ye Yu’s eyes seemed to be on the verge of spitting fire. Unable to endure it any longer, he clenched his fist and swung it towards Mu Zhi’an’s handsome face.
Before that punch could land on Ye Yu, Bai Ruoxi had already reacted first, blocking Ye Yu’s fist. A look of disgust appeared on her face as she said,
“Young Master Mu was just joking just now. He didn’t do anything to me.”
Ye Yu clearly still didn’t believe it. He turned his head and said, “Ruoxi, if you’re being bullied, just tell me. Even if the Mu family is powerful, they can’t be so unreasonable!”
“He was just teasing you just now. Young Master Mu isn’t that kind of person.” Bai Ruoxi suppressed the anger in her heart.
Mu Zhi’an had just agreed to consider whether to help the Bai family. If he changed his mind because of Ye Yu’s actions, no one would be able to bear that responsibility.
Ye Yu immediately sneered, “Who in Tianxuan City doesn’t know Mu Zhi’an’s reputation? Threatening Ruoxi to come to the Mu residence late at night, how could he not do anything?”
Bai Ruoxi was finally completely angered. She said coldly, “Then what do you need to believe it? Do you want me to get a physical examination?”
She was still innocent, yet she was slandered for no reason. Bai Ruoxi was naturally furious, but she didn’t want to make a scene in front of Mu Zhi’an.
Ye Yu was stunned, seemingly not expecting his childhood sweetheart to say such words.
Because the clothes were specially prepared for Mu Zhi’an, Bai Ruoxi’s attire today was elegant yet alluring. Her snow-white skin appeared particularly dazzling in the main hall.
Hearing Bai Ruoxi’s words, Ye Yu subconsciously glanced at her, his gaze lingering for a moment on the girl’s slightly flushed face.
For some reason, he unconsciously swallowed.
Bai Ruoxi saw all of this. The disgust in her eyes grew even more. She pushed Ye Yu away and said coldly, “Don’t come looking for me again in the future.”
Ye Yu came back to his senses and hurriedly said, “Ruoxi, even if the Bai family is in trouble now, we can think of a way together… I’m different from the past now. We don’t need to submit to him. I can also help you—”
Before he could finish, Bai Ruoxi turned her head to look over and said coldly, “Even if I willingly want to give myself to Young Master Mu, what does it have to do with you?”
Ye Yu was stunned for a moment. Then, the jealous flames of anger in his heart were completely ignited.
She had really changed. The Bai Ruoxi from before would never say such heavy words to him. But tonight, her attitude towards him was extremely cold… And all of this must be because Mu Zhi’an had said something to her…
Ye Yu’s eyes revealed a trace of undisguisable anger. He abruptly grabbed the tea on the table and splashed it towards Mu Zhi’an.
Mu Zhi’an didn’t make any move to dodge. He only slightly raised his hand to signal Wei Mengrou behind him, who was about to stop Ye Yu, allowing the tea to splash onto his body.
Wei Mengrou suppressed her urge and continued to hide in the shadows, coldly watching this farce.
“What are you doing?!” Bai Ruoxi’s beautiful eyes widened. She quickly stepped forward, pushing Ye Yu aside, and took out a handkerchief to wipe the wet stains on Mu Zhi’an’s body.
At the same time, she abruptly turned her head to glare at Ye Yu and said furiously,
“Get lost!”
Ye Yu was a bit at a loss. He said, “Ruoxi, I’ll send you back—”
“Young Master Ye, we aren’t even considered friends. I don’t need you to send me home. I can go back by myself.” Bai Ruoxi said coldly.
With a simple sentence, she was conveying two messages. On one hand, she was expressing her stance. On the other hand, Bai Ruoxi was also conveying a message to Mu Zhi’an: Ye Yu and I don’t have much of a relationship.
Mu Zhi’an looked at the girl half-kneeling in front of him. He lightly patted Bai Ruoxi’s head and said with a smile, “Miss Bai, go back for tonight. I’m fine here.”
…
When Ye Yu and Bai Ruoxi had left one after another, Mu Zhi’an casually picked up the handkerchief Bai Ruoxi had just used to wipe the tea for him, folded it randomly, and placed it on the table. Then he turned his head to the side and said,
“Sister Mengrou, where are you going?”
Wei Mengrou, who was about to leave the residence, paused her steps. She turned her head to look over and said indifferently, “Before Madam left Tianxuan City, she instructed that Young Master must not suffer any grievances. I’m going to teach Ye Yu a lesson.”
After a pause, she continued, “Besides, even if I don’t take action, Young Master will probably order me to do so later anyway.”
Mu Zhi’an’s notoriety in Tianxuan City was well-known. He had offended so many people, so naturally, there had been some who couldn’t endure it in the past and tried to get physical with Mu Zhi’an.
Among these people, some had succeeded, but they would all be fiercely taught a lesson by Wei Mengrou afterwards… And this was naturally because Mu Zhi’an would cry to Wei Mengrou after returning to the residence, and only then would Wei Mengrou take action.
Over time, Wei Mengrou had gotten used to such things.
However, to Wei Mengrou’s surprise, this time, Mu Zhi’an only shook his head and said, “It’s late. Sister Mengrou should also rest early. There’s no need to bother with such a small matter.”
Wei Mengrou was stunned for a moment and said in some surprise,
“You’re not letting me go teach him a lesson?”
Usually, based on Mu Zhi’an’s temperament, he would probably be anxiously stomping his feet by now, muttering for her to go fiercely teach Ye Yu a lesson.
But today, he was actually so calm…?
No… In the end, she could have stopped Ye Yu from splashing the tea just now, but she was stopped by the young master…
What was he thinking?
Wei Mengrou couldn’t help but take a few more glances at Mu Zhi’an.
The youth casually wiped the tea stains on his clothes with the handkerchief, stood up to stretch his body, and smiled,
“No rush. After some time, you’ll understand.”
