NOVEL NEXT Chapter 48
Seeing the other party with no reaction, Xue Tianyi’s smile became a bit stiff. He cleared his throat a few times and added, “I am the young master of the Xue Family, closely related to the Ancestor of the Xue Family.”
The implication being, “Don’t you see how high and mighty I am? You should hurry up and serve me!”
Ye Junlin suddenly realized, “I see now.”
“It’s no trouble; it’s never too late to know,” Xue Tianyi said with a smile, preparing for the flattery that was sure to follow.
“Why should I care?!”
Ye Junlin dropped this line and walked away without a glance back.
Xue Tianyi’s smile vanished in an instant, his back teeth grinding together as he glared at Ye Junlin’s retreating figure, his eyes bloodshot, internally screaming:
“I’m the young master of the Xue Family! The future heir to the Xue Family master! My ancestor is a Virtual Immortal! How dare this native be so disrespectful to me? How dare you?!”
Guests witnessing this were dumbfounded.
Was that way too disrespectful or what?!
After getting shot down, Xue Tianyi had to suppress his anger for the sake of the occasion and readjust his demeanor.
His gaze fell upon Hong Qianye.
It’s her!
The unrivaled prodigy who defeated the Saint Son of the Yuhua Sect that day! Also, the top disciple under Ye Junlin!
Now that it was a banquet, Xue Tianyi had more time to slowly admire her. The more he looked, the more fascinated he became, his heart racing like a young deer!
So beautiful!
That face, that aura, compared to the common girls I played with, she’s in a whole different league!
“I’m charming and suave; countless female cultivators are obsessed with me. I believe if I approach her, I can win her over with just my personal charm!”
Xue Tianyi thought to himself.
He had toyed with many women and courted conceited female cultivators before. Now, with the prestige of being the grandson of a Virtual Immortal, he didn’t believe Hong Qianye wouldn’t lose her composure!
He had a mischievous desire to steal Ye Junlin’s female disciple just for the thrill of revenge!
And the thought of what it’d be like to have her under him…
Xue Tianyi felt a surge of excitement!
At the same time, Hong Qianye stood before a delicate vase, frowning as she reached to take a bunch of flowers from it.
Each petal had starry patterns woven into it, emitting a dazzling light that was refreshing to behold.
“Do you like flowers, Fairy Hong?”
Suddenly, a clear voice came from behind her.
Xue Tianyi strutted over, fanning himself gracefully, speaking gently, “These flowers are called Radiant Flowers. They are the best to admire, but such flowers are rare. My Xue Family has only collected six of them. As they say, good swords are given to heroes, and exquisite flowers to beauties. If Fairy Hong likes them, feel free to take some. It’s just a small token from me.”
Xue Tianyi was confident; he had used these flowers to flirt before, and it had proven effective.
After all, these flowers were rare in the world, lasting over a thousand years, and looked stunning in the night. What girl could refuse?
Upon hearing this,
Hong Qianye showed contempt, placing the flowers back as she thought, “Fool! These are called Starry Flowers in the Central Region, used to make Medicinal Pills that enhance Mental Power. This material is a rare top-grade item, and you’re just using it to fill a vase? Truly a country bumpkin!”
Noticing she didn’t appreciate his gesture, Xue Tianyi tentatively asked, “Fairy Hong?”
Hong Qianye couldn’t take it anymore, “Don’t call me a fairy; I’m a guy!”
Xue Tianyi was stunned but quickly plastered a smile on his face, “Fairy Hong, you’re truly humorous. You’re beautiful and can tell jokes. Would you be so kind as to join me in the guest room to exchange some cultivation insights?”
Upon hearing this, Hong Qianye’s expression turned frosty, “Get lost!”
Xue Tianyi was left dumbfounded. Was she really that blunt?
The surrounding guests were slack-jawed, then looked at Xue Tianyi meaningfully as if watching a clown.
Xue Tianyi didn’t give up, forcing a smile, “Fairy Hong, I…”
“Stick around and you’re dead!” Hong Qianye’s gaze turned icy, unleashing a wave of pressure.
Boom!
Xue Tianyi felt like his head was about to explode, his eyes wide in shock, cold sweat streaming down his forehead as his back soaked from it, legs trembling.
He could almost see an endless sea of corpses with a hazy red figure standing there, surrounded by overwhelming infernal flames, presenting a terrifying aura.
Thud!
Xue Tianyi’s knees went weak, and he knelt down before everyone.
“Holy crap!”
Guests gasped in surprise.
“Did Young Master Xue just kneel to Fairy Hong? Is this the latest way to pursue someone these days?” a female cultivator covered her mouth, astonished.
People pointed and whispered.
Xue Tianyi ignored them, trembling as he remained lost in that terrifying vision.
In front of that hazy red figure, even the Xue Family Ancestor, a Virtual Immortal, seemed like an ant!
“Unworthy son! You’re embarrassing the Xue Family!” The Family Master of the Xue Family approached with a dark expression, scolding him.
The loud voice rang in Xue Tianyi’s ears like thunder.
Xue Tianyi snapped to attention, standing up trembling, lips quivering, “Dad, I…”
Smack!
A resounding slap echoed.
Half of Xue Tianyi’s face swelled up, stinging painfully.
“You disgraceful fool!” The Family Master of the Xue Family was filled with disappointment.
He was a Great Ascension expert, and if he had slapped with full force, Xue Tianyi, in the Transformation Stage, would have been dead already.
“Hehe.” Hong Qianye crossed her arms, a mocking smile on her lips.
The Family Master of the Xue Family turned his gaze to Hong Qianye, seriously stating, “Fairy Hong, it’s all my fault for not disciplining my son well.”
Hong Qianye’s smile vanished, emphasizing, “I’m a guy.”
The Family Master of the Xue Family paused, then forced a chuckle, “Fairy Hong, you really are humorous.”
Hong Qianye: “……”
He held back the urge to explode and decisively turned to leave.
At this moment, Hong Qianye was desperate to increase his power so that he could live as freely as he did in the Central Region, killing anyone who displeased him without any moral shackles.
Unlike now, where he felt restrained!
“Hm?” The Family Master of the Xue Family noticed but didn’t pursue it, especially since Hong Qianye’s Master was Ye Junlin, to whom even his Ancestor had to show respect; he had no right to offend.
He shot a cold snort at his disappointing son and left.
Xue Tianyi’s face turned sour as he heard whispers around him, a fiery rage igniting in his chest, causing his whole body to tremble.
“Damn it, my ancestor’s a Virtual Immortal, and I’m a direct bloodline heir! Why are you two treating me this way?!”
Xue Tianyi’s heart roared with resentment toward Ye Junlin and Hong Qianye.
Subsequently, suppressing his frustration, he walked to another table, grabbed a wine jug, and downed it in full view of the astonished onlookers.
The wine served for cultivators was certainly not ordinary; a drop would annihilate a mortal’s body upon contact, leading to instant death.
“Xue Gongzi, you…” A guest opened his mouth but was quickly silenced by sharp-eyed companions, “Shh, Young Master Xue is drinking his sorrows; let’s not provoke him now.”
At this moment,
A commotion erupted from another side.
Everyone turned, expressions full of wonder, “Wow, what’s that?”
They saw a petite figure in a pink dress with flawless, snow-white skin, hugging a giant gourd, wildly guzzling wine. Her veil had fallen, revealing a white, fluffy mouse head, making the scene quite awkward.
She had the delicate body of a little girl but a mouse head on her neck, an absolutely eye-watering combination.
After finishing, Bai Xiaoxi lay on the ground hugging the gourd. Her mouse face had a slightly flushed color from the drink; she happily burped, “So good!”
Not far away, Ye Junlin chuckled bitterly and secretly communicated, “Little Hong, go check on your junior sister.”
“Yes, Master.”
Hong Qianye replied.
With a cold face, he walked over, mentally blaming this troublesome mouse.
At that moment, Hong Qianye seemed to sense something and glanced towards a corner. There stood a Hat Man, a haggard-looking middle-aged man quietly watching Xue Tianyi drink foolishly, with bloodshot eyes filled with suppressed killing intent!
After finishing his drink, Xue Tianyi felt unsatisfied and signaled a few subordinates to head outside the hall.
The Hat Man silently followed, concealing his aura.
Hong Qianye’s eyes narrowed; to him, the Hat Man looked like a fierce beast ready to pounce on its prey.
“Hehe, looks like a good show is about to unfold.”