Chapter 192: Chapter 145: You’re Right Not to Be Infatuated with Her, Because, You’re Not Worthy
Jiang Yunnuan: "..."
’Is this kid looking for a fight?’
’Fine. When it came to arguing, she’d never backed down from anyone. She would see this through to the end.’
However, just as she was about to let loose, her lips were sealed. Fu Yuan cupped her face and pecked her several times, stuffing all the words on the tip of her tongue back down her throat.
Jiang Yunnuan blinked, giving him a disgruntled look that clearly told him to let go.
’Can’t this guy just stay out of it?’
’She still had an argument to win. If she didn’t talk back, that kid would think she was a coward and mock her even more.’
Receiving her signal, he chuckled softly and released her lips. Then, he turned to Bai Luo with a mocking gaze, taking over the argument for her.
"She’s not ugly at all. You’ve always been blind. But you’re right not to be infatuated with her, because you’re not worthy. With such low Cultivation, you don’t deserve her."
"I couldn’t care less about that woman, but what you just said is hilarious. My Cultivation is low? I’m not worthy? Si Xie is even weaker than me! Why don’t you come and have a match with me?"
Those words instantly enraged Bai Luo.
He had always been hailed as a prodigy. At the age of eighteen, he had already reached Returning Origin Stage Cultivation. Talent like that was so rare you couldn’t even count the number of people who had it on one hand across the entire Empire.
And now, someone was mocking his Cultivation. How could he possibly tolerate that?
He was desperate to prove himself.
"Alright, I’ll fight you. The three of you can come at me together. But if you lose, you have to apologize to my Nuannuan."
Fu Yuan smiled faintly and readily accepted the challenge.
Hearing this, the other four were momentarily stunned. Jiang Yunnuan, however, was in high spirits. She stood on her tiptoes, kissed him on the cheek, and showed off their affection without any restraint.
"Not bad. You actually know how to stand up for me now. All my affection for you lately wasn’t wasted after all."
’A higher affinity really does make a difference,’ she thought.
’If this were before, she would’ve had to threaten and intimidate him just to get him to do anything.’
"Hmph, shameless!"
Seeing their public display of intimacy, Shen Yi snapped back to reality and spat contemptuously, then turned his head and looked away.
Bai Luo, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes and looked at Fu Yuan with utter suspicion.
"The law states that Soul Power cannot be used in combat within residential areas. Are you sure you want to take the three of us on in close-quarters combat?"
Although they couldn’t use Soul Power, all three of them were at the Returning Origin Stage. Their physical strength was a given; their durability and the power of their fists and feet were exceptionally formidable.
’This guy wants to take on the three of us? Who gave him that kind of confidence?’
Not only did Bai Luo find it unbelievable, but Ning Xiu and Jiang Wanwan were also extremely skeptical.
"System, why is this Feathered Beastman so confident? What Realm is he at right now?"
[He’s not releasing any Energy, so I can’t tell for now. However, his physical strength is indeed very high. I’m afraid he’s at least at the Returning Origin Stage.]
Jiang Wanwan: "..."
’How could he be so fast?’
’The last time in the Mist Forest, this Feathered Beastman was only at the First Rank of the Deformation Stage. How long has it been, and now he’s already at the Returning Origin Stage?’
’Bai Luo and the others advanced quickly because they’re the male leads.’
’Not only do they possess one-in-a-billion talent, but each of them is also blessed with great luck and grand opportunities. On top of that, she had provided them with countless heavenly treasures, and even so, they had only just barely reached the Returning Origin Stage.’
’That Feathered Beastman is just a villain. What gives him the right?’
"Yes, I’m sure!"
Just as Jiang Wanwan was questioning her life choices, Fu Yuan’s incredibly firm voice rang in her ears.
Seeing how arrogant and clueless he was, Bai Luo sneered.
"Such big words. Fine, I accept your terms. If you beat the three of us, I’ll apologize to her. But if you lose... heh, then don’t blame me for not holding back."
The meaning was clear: if Fu Yuan was defeated, he would show absolutely no mercy.
Fu Yuan nodded. "Of course. Well then, please, begin."
Ning Xiu: "..."
’Wait, is seriously no one going to ask for my opinion?’
’After all, on Jiang Wanwan’s orders, he had pretended to be injured. Jiang Yunnuan had taken him in for so long and had even cared for him diligently every day. How could he possibly be her enemy now?’
He didn’t want to fight Fu Yuan, nor did he want to put her in a difficult position.
’He came here today to fulfill his duties as a Contractor, not to pick a fight with Jiang Yunnuan.’
"I’m not feeling well. You two can fight him. A two-on-one fight is already an advantage; you two are guaranteed a decisive victory. I’ll sit this one out."
Hearing this, Jiang Wanwan frowned, a flash of displeasure crossing her eyes, but she said nothing.
Bai Luo shot him an icy glance and said, "Suit yourself."
After tossing out that sentence, he and Shen Yi walked toward Fu Yuan, and the three of them were quickly locked in combat.
Jiang Yunnuan’s gaze fell on Ning Xiu. He was also looking at her, a fleeting smile flashing in his eyes.
Suddenly, he walked over and spoke very politely.
"I was gravely injured last time, and I have Miss Jiang to thank for taking me in and caring for me. But you left for your mission in such a hurry that day that I never had the chance to properly thank you."
"So today, I wanted to thank you in person, Miss Jiang. Thank you for taking me in for those few days."
Jiang Yunnuan: "???"
Her eyes widened as she stared at him in utter astonishment.
’This guy, talking to her right in front of Jiang Wanwan—isn’t he afraid of making Jiang Wanwan jealous and getting an earful when he gets back?’
’Or... has Jiang Wanwan still not given up on the idea of having him seduce her?’
"Yes, thank you for taking in Ning Xiu, big sister. Ning Xiu told me all about it. We came here today specifically to thank you."
Seeing them talking, Jiang Wanwan walked over, looped her arm through Ning Xiu’s, and looked at Jiang Yunnuan with a grateful expression.
Jiang Yunnuan sneered internally but didn’t call her out on it.
"Is that so? Then where’s the thank-you gift? Since you came all this way to express your gratitude, surely you didn’t come empty-handed?"
"Er..."
Jiang Wanwan was at a loss for words.
’How could she possibly have prepared a gift and let Jiang Yunnuan get off easy?’
’Besides, she hadn’t come here today to thank Jiang Yunnuan, as she claimed. She was just angry about being stood up and came to vent and, while she was at it, mock her rival.’
’She’d heard Jiang Yunnuan’s Contractor had become a fugitive, wanted throughout the Empire. How could she possibly miss such a golden opportunity?’
’But who would have thought that they’d just be trash-talking this whole time, and then those three would start fighting at the drop of a hat. She hadn’t even had a chance to laugh at her yet.’
"Heh, so you really did come empty-handed? This is the first time I’ve ever seen someone show their ’gratitude’ with nothing. You’ve got some nerve. Fine, I won’t hold it against you that you didn’t bring a gift, but you can transfer a thank-you fee to me. In short, I don’t accept verbal thanks."
Jiang Wanwan: "..."
’This damn woman is actually asking me for money?’
’How can someone be so shameless about asking for money?’
’She has absolutely no shame!’
’Hmph, I’m not sending her a cent.’
Jiang Wanwan was fuming. She had made up her mind not to send any money and was just about to find an excuse to refuse when Ning Xiu’s voice sounded.
His eyes lowered, he opened his Light Brain, his voice deep.
"Alright. Give me your account number. I’ll transfer it to you."
"Ahem, 6129*******"
Jiang Yunnuan was overjoyed and quickly recited her Light Brain ID.
BEEP.
A deposit notification arrived in her account.
