Chapter 34: The Master Manipulator
At that point...
The bodyguard who had to endure his master's abuse was satisfied with the outcome. Although his master's taste in the fairer sex deviated from the norm, the girl he was interested in was smart.
The girl's maneuver in the village could be chalked up as luck but her situational adaptability was clearly showcased in the confrontation. The bodyguard watched in disbelief as she played the room like a fiddle. Such a smart girl…
"Master, the abnormal skills she demonstrated in the marketplace, do you think she did that just to bait the shameless man?" Curiosity nagged at the bodyguard and he directed the question to his intelligent master.
Yu Jiuchong was in a good mood—he gave a monosyllable confirmation.
With his theory confirmed, the bodyguard's eyes narrowed. "That explains why she was calm even when thousands of Tong City guards were rushing in. Master Qin provided her with a counter for each move they played. Everything was calculated!"
Yu Jiuchong shook his head and smiled. "I'm aware of Qin Ban's abilities and this, right here, is not one of them." The whole episode was orchestrated by the little brat with the help of Qin Ban's reputation.
The bodyguard was confused.
A crack was heard from inside the hall. The bodyguard shifted his attention and saw that Bai Ye had broken the antidote capsule.
Then…
The pink mist that enveloped the hall disappeared before everyone's eyes. Relief flooded the crowd.
"I apologize for taking you as hostage but my hands were forced. I refuse to be captured by the Qing family," Bai Ye announced to the crowd as she bowed in remorse.
The truth sank in.
The public perception of Bai Ye turned from negative to positive. They no longer fear the little girl, instead she garnered sympathy from the crowd.
"This young lady kept to her words. Perhaps what she said is true and she is being sabotaged…"
"You're right! The mistreatment by her fiancé is despicable! Why did Young Master Qing do such a thing? And now he wants her back?"
Bai Ye's initiative to administer the antidote capsule was seen as a benevolent gesture. Many expressed sympathy for her situation despite the mass poisoning that happened moments ago.
Yu Jiuchong was not the only person impressed by Bai Ye's subtle manipulation and crowd control abilities. Ji Fu was filled with pride and admiration as he watched the new spirit host from his village stand up to her enemies—age did not limit her.
The situation proceeded to a point where Ji Fu believed he should step in.
Before he could, Bai Ye turned to an ashen-looking Qing Xuantian and said, "You already know how I recovered from the attack. Our engagement is officially over. After all, Lady Liu is your rightful lover."
"Whoa! So it's Young Master Qing who had an affair and tried to ruin his fiancée! He's back because he found out about her extraordinary abilities…"
"Oh my… Young Master Qing is shameless indeed!"
As Bai Ye's words rang out, a new truth spread through the crowd.
At that moment...
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