Chapter 1495: Chapter 1495: Love at First Sight
Upon hearing Ye Yanran’s words, Wei Xiaotian’s expression changed slightly. Although he quickly returned to normal, this subtle change did not escape Mu Hanyan’s eyes.
Mu Hanyan’s heart was slightly stirred. Could it be that Ye Yanran’s incoherent ramblings were actually correct? Wei Xiaotian claimed he was avenging Wei Wenshan, but was he really targeting himself?
"Hmph, would I be jealous of her?" Wei Xiaotian snorted coldly, pointing to the faint blue thread in the jade, "This item is called the Soul Guardian Jade. It contains a wisp of my brother’s original Divine Sense, similar to his Divine Avatar. If he were alive, and his body intact, this sense would never manifest. But if he’s dead and encounters the person he cared most about while alive, this original Divine Sense would react. Mu Hanyan was merely an acquaintance to my brother, so how could he care deeply about her unless she is the true culprit who killed him!"
An Lihong and several other Holy Court Stewards showed expressions of realization. Looking at Wei Xiaotian with a bit more admiration and longing in their eyes, it wasn’t for nothing he was a Saint; to possess such Heaven and Earth Treasures. Mu Han killed Wei Wenshan, thinking it was unknowable, but now the evidence is conclusive, he’s bound to be caught.
If it weren’t for the earlier suspicions, even Mu Hanyan would feel there was merit in Wei Xiaotian’s analysis. Thanks to the toxicity of the Ten Thousand Ants Devouring Heart Pill, Wei Wenshan could have easily killed Fen Qianji, but his plan was foiled by myself, and he eventually died by my sword. In this light, I was indeed the person he most hated before his death.
However, with earlier suspicions in mind, Mu Hanyan felt the situation was not that simple.
The others also realized that Wei Xiaotian’s previous claims of verification were nonsense. Producing that jade was simply to find the one who killed his brother Wei Wenshan.
His brother must not have been weak either; it would have been difficult for an ordinary person to kill him, which is why he suspected the descendants of the Guardian of the Gods of various countries.
Indeed, this was true. Wei Wenshan’s strength may not have been high, but with the poison of the Ten Thousand Ants Devouring Heart Pill, ordinary experts couldn’t kill him.
Understanding this point, everyone quickly thought of another aspect. His initial provocative remarks that incited public outrage were probably not careless but aimed at provoking them, to establish authority and intimidate them so that they would cooperate. After all, the Holy Court didn’t issue an identity verification order, so if public anger was stirred and matters escalated, he couldn’t control it either.
As one of the Twelve Saints, it turns out he’s strong and cunning.
Upon thinking this, everyone felt greatly humiliated. As descendants of the Guardian of the Gods, most hailed from distinguished backgrounds—with the rare exception, they were top family scions from various countries, even including some from royal bloodlines, each possessing inherent pride. Had Wei Xiaotian explained the truth to them, even if he asked to examine the Soul Guardian Jade, it would have been fine. But instead, he chose to play mind games, clearly suspecting them all. Moreover, he began with a strong resentment, then threatened under the guise of the Holy Court’s rules, it was as if he didn’t take them seriously at all.
For the moment, a shared sense of grievance and enmity sprouted among the crowd.
Such deep and scheming intentions from Wei Xiaotian suggested his brother was likely no better. Even if he truly died at Mu Hanyan’s hand, it must have been deserved, making everyone subconsciously side with Mu Hanyan psychologically.
"Hah, this can prove that Hanyan killed him? Hanyan is such a beauty that any flower blooms and car stops for her, perhaps he was infatuated with Hanyan and couldn’t help it? Maybe he was really murdered as you said, but even at the verge of death he still longed for Hanyan, so the Soul Guardian Jade would naturally react to her. Fortunately, he did have a crush on me; otherwise, wouldn’t you be planning to kill me too?" Ye Yanran said dismissively.
Mu Hanyan wiped a cold sweat secretly. Although confident in her appearance, the majority of cultivators were engrossed in the Sword Dao and weren’t particularly interested in women. The higher the cultivation, the more so. Facing worldly beauties was merely for appreciation at most. Saying she attracts all is somewhat exaggerated.
She found it exaggerated, but others didn’t think so. Seeing Wei Xiaotian’s age seemed at most twenty-eight or nine, and Wei Wenshan being his brother would surely be a bit over twenty, or even under twenty, with barely any determination to speak of. It wouldn’t be surprising if he fell head over heels for Mu Hanyan at first sight.
"This lady is correct, Young Master Mu is not only extremely beautiful but also gentle, dignified, and kind-hearted, even we are captivated. Your brother falling for her at first sight, longing for her at the brink of death is very possible," a young man said, shaking his head, his gaze full of admiration, as if only short of drooling.
Uh... the praises like extreme beauty, Mu Hanyan could barely accept with a forced smile, but the latter descriptions about being gentle, dignified, and kind-hearted, are they talking about her? This guy must not have heard about her infamous title as the top playboy in Heishi City, Yunjing City, and Long Yan Academy.
"Indeed, if I weren’t already married and knew my limits of being unworthy of Young Master Mu, I might have already sent someone to propose to Anyun Mu Family," another young man said, full of regret.
"Alas, I was born when you were not, you were born when I have aged, you hate me for aging, I hate you for being late, throughout history, unrequited love leaves lingering regret, endless and imperishable," a nearly forty-year-old middle-aged man even began quoting ancient texts, causing a toothache with his acidity. Followed by those three lengthy sighs, it was an endless lamentation and unresolved eternal sorrow.
"Yes, yes, we were born too early, too early," the others said with strong self-restraint, full of regret.
Knowing that Wei Xiaotian’s so-called Holy Court rules were nonsense, and harboring resentment towards him, they weren’t particularly afraid of him now.
Seeing the expressions of distress, regret, entanglement, and deep infatuation in those faces, Mu Hanyan suddenly considered straightforwardly fighting Wei Xiaotian. Otherwise, if she waited any longer, she might be disgusted to death by these men before he made a move.
Wei Xiaotian thought his intimidation had subdued everyone, but seeing the crowd joking, the development was slipping out of his control, he couldn’t help growing anxious.
"Nonsense, my brother was never interested in women, only... only..." Wei Xiaotian said, exasperated, but then paused several times, unable to continue.
Although he didn’t finish, everyone understood his meaning; evidently, Wei Wenshan wasn’t interested in women but preferred men, making it impossible for him to be infatuated with Mu Hanyan.
All showed meaningful smiles. Despite knowing his brother had such preferences, Wei Xiaotian did not intervene. Could it be this Holy Master himself shared the same preference? After all, as brothers, sharing thoughts and tastes is possible, isn’t it?
