Chapter 1213: Chapter 1213: Rescue?
"What astounding insight," Fang Muxue stared at Xiao Yi, her face showing surprise.
Their conversation was merely a few sentences.
From the moment they met till now, it hadn’t been long.
Yet Xiao Yi seemed to have seen through her completely.
However, she seemed to remember something, her face blushed slightly, murmuring, "Does Young Master Xiao Yi think my name is beautiful?"
In the next second, the blush vanished instantly.
Replaced by her usual cold demeanor.
Xiao Yi did not notice her expression, nor did he look at her. After taking another sip of tea, he slowly set down the cup.
"Miss Muxue, have you changed your mind? Ready to leave?"
The maid frowned and said, "When did my lady say she changed her mind?"
Xiao Yi smiled, saying nothing.
Fang Muxue shook her head, stood up, and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Young Master Xiao Yi."
Xiao Yi chuckled, "Then let’s go."
He could already guess that Fang Muxue was simply being stubborn, knowing full well she would change her mind.
Considering Fang Muxue would realize that as a lone young lady outside, she’d face numerous troubles.
Earlier, with Nangong Yan and the Qin Family people, was an example.
The three of them left the inn.
"Oh, right." Xiao Yi suddenly halted, looking towards the inn counter.
With a flick of his hand, a stack of silver notes appeared out of thin air on the counter.
"Sorry about the earlier dispute."
The shopkeeper waved his hand, courteously saying, "Young Master, you’re too kind."
In fact, the entire inn originally had very few patrons.
This was why the earlier dispute with Nangong Yan and others hadn’t caused a stir inside the inn.
The cup of fragrant tea on the table had grown cold.
But Xiao Yi did not warm it; he knew Fang Muxue would change her mind, so the tea was cold but never reheated.
...
The three left the inn, heading towards Fang Mansion.
On the way, quite a few martial artists noticed them and chatted in surprise.
"Hey, who is that guy?"
"Isn’t that Lady Muxue from the Fang Family?"
"She’s the famous ice beauty of Four-direction City, usually keeps strangers at a distance."
"Why is she walking with a man today..."
Fang Muxue was already a well-known Heavenly Talent in Four-direction City, naturally recognized by many martial artists.
And most of the curious gazes were focused on Xiao Yi.
An hour later.
The three stopped outside Fang Mansion.
"Why have we stopped?" Xiao Yi asked indifferently.
Just tens of meters from Fang Mansion’s gate, but Fang Muxue had halted.
"I want to ask Young Master Xiao Yi something," Fang Muxue said coldly.
"What?" Xiao Yi asked.
Fang Muxue said solemnly, "Young Master Xiao Yi heard that I severed relations with the Fang Family, yet showed no emotional reaction, and merely asked if I had also severed ties with my brother."
"Does this mean Young Master Xiao Yi doesn’t care about my relationship with the Fang Family at all?"
"And if my brother and I were unconnected, would Young Master Xiao Yi have just ignored me?"
Xiao Yi nodded, "Naturally."
"To each his own, I share no bond with the Fang Family."
"Fang Shushu is my friend. You are his sister, so since I bumped into you, I lend a hand."
The maid smirked, "If the lady weren’t the young master’s sister, Young Master Xiao Yi would turn a deaf ear, possibly wouldn’t even lend a hand."
"Young Master Xiao Yi, aren’t you naturally indifferent?"
"Cui’er, do not be rude," Fang Muxue reprimanded.
"Young Master Xiao Yi merely differentiates everything very clearly."
Having said that, Fang Muxue stared directly at Xiao Yi, "A person with such a clear distinction of resentment is usually someone decisive in actions, almost never fearing anything."
"When you believe it’s right, you go ahead and do it."
"Young Master Xiao Yi, am I right?"
Xiao Yi smiled, saying nothing.
Fang Muxue’s cold face suddenly showed a trace of cunning, "But Young Master Xiao Yi said he’d give me a hand."
"Does the matter just now count as help in the eyes of someone like Young Master Xiao Yi?"
"Wasn’t that just a casual act?"
Xiao Yi furrowed his brow, then smiled helplessly, "Miss Muxue, you must have something you want me to help with."
Considering this, Xiao Yi inwardly praised her as such a clever woman.
Just now suddenly stopping, seemingly asking a question, yet deliberately leading to this final request.
She likely guessed her maid would speak out rashly.
She can take the opportunity to say what follows.
Fang Muxue nodded, setting aside her cold demeanor, earnestly saying, "Young Master Xiao Yi, could you help me rescue someone?"
"Who?" Xiao Yi asked.
"Guu Yunshang," Fang Muxue said seriously, showing a trace of pleading.
"Guu Yunshang?" Xiao Yi asked, astonished, "The eldest daughter of the Guu Family?"
In the Four-direction Domain, the three great families—Fang, Qin, Guu.
The power and martial prowess of the three families are overwhelming, crushing countless forces within the Four-direction Domain.
Even Four-direction City, the largest city in the domain, is under their control.
Only the Eight Palace Main Hall can overshadow these three forces.
But the Ancient Eight Halls never intervene in conflicts of various forces.
Thus, the three great families are the strongest giants in the Four-direction Domain.
"Rescue?" Xiao Yi asked, spitting out the word in confusion.
"Yes," Fang Muxue nodded, "Just help me take her out of the Guu Family; I have plans for what follows."
Xiao Yi gave a wry smile, "Take the eldest daughter of the Guu Family, the sole precious gem of the Guu Family Head, out of their house?"
"Miss Muxue, you really have high expectations of me."
Now, in Xiao Yi’s mind, his previous thoughts were instantly overturned.
He originally thought Fang Shushu and Fang Muxue, as siblings, had vastly different personalities.
But now it seems these two are indeed siblings.
The ability of Fang Muxue to make trouble is probably no less than Fang Shushu.
Xiao Yi showed a bitter smile.
Fang Muxue furrowed her brows.
Just then, an elderly man pushed open the door in front of Fang Mansion.
"Hmm? Miss?" The elder immediately saw Fang Muxue outside.
"Butler." The maid called out.
The butler hurried over, then frowned at Xiao Yi, "Who is this?"
The butler, with a hint of alertness, stared at Xiao Yi.
The maid swiftly answered, "This is Young Master Shushu’s..."
Before the maid finished, the butler’s expression changed, pulling Fang Muxue and the maid behind him.
"Young Master, you must be mistaken, you’re at the wrong place," the butler said sternly, "If you’re looking for Fang Shushu, you should go to the Heavenly Hidden Academy."
Saying that, the butler glanced at the maid and whispered, "Is the young master in trouble again outside, has someone come knocking?"
The butler whispered in a low transmission.
But it couldn’t escape Xiao Yi’s senses.
Upon hearing it, Xiao Yi’s expression became strange.
...
Fifth Chapter update. (Supplement)
