Chapter 479: Reunion (Fifth Update)

“A third-order martial artist. Heh, Jian Fengchi, are you unable to find any other more outstanding practitioners? You should know that before this, the lowest level to register was the peak of the fourth order. This Wanzheng Assembly... I think you all might as well just not participate.”

Liu Xingyi spoke with unmistakable mockery.

A trace of disgust surfaced in Chu Liuyue's heart.

This Liu Xingyi was one of Shangguan Wan's confidants, a man who was insidious and cunning.

She had disliked this person from the very beginning, but Shangguan Wan always spoke up for him using the excuse that he had once saved her life, so she had turned a blind eye.

Furthermore, the relationship between Jian Fengchi and him was extremely poor.

This was because Liu Xingyi once had a woman he liked very much, but that woman was infatuated with Jian Fengchi; because she was rejected by Jian Fengchi, she eventually shaved her head and became a nun.

Because of this, Liu Xingyi had harbored resentment toward Jian Fengchi all this time.

Actually, if one spoke carefully, this matter truly had nothing to do with Jian Fengchi.

Although he was a philanderer who often lingered among flowers, it was always a mutual attraction, and he always maintained great grace.

If he did not like a woman, he would refuse her directly; who would have thought it would end up like that?

Liu Xingyi had given him plenty of trouble in the past. At first, Jian Fengchi didn't bother to settle scores with him, but later, discovering that he was relentless, Jian Fengchi was also provoked to his limit.

The two had completely fallen out.

When enemies meet, they naturally glare at each other with red eyes.

“Whether or not we participate is not for you to decide. I have already brought the person; you know exactly what should be done,” Jian Fengchi sneered.

Liu Xingyi felt annoyed just looking at his face. But since many people around were watching in secret, he naturally could not openly commit such an act of deceiving superiors and hiding from them.

“Origin, name, age.”

He flipped open a booklet and picked up a pen.

Chu Liuyue said

“Yaochen Kingdom, Chu Liuyue, fourteen.”

Liu Xingyi's pen paused, and he raised his eyes to glance at her.

This age was indeed young...

“Martial artist rank.”

“Third order.”

Liu Xingyi gave a seemingly indifferent, mocking laugh.

Chu Liuyue acted as if she hadn't heard it.

“Fine. Take this. Tomorrow morning at the hour of Chen, go to Xuanji Square to participate in the Wanzheng Assembly.”

As he spoke, Liu Xingyi handed over a red string bracelet with a bronze-colored, dragon-eye-sized bead strung upon it.

“This represents your identity. If it is lost, you will automatically be considered to have forfeited.”

Chu Liuyue took the bracelet.

“Thank you, Lord Liu.”

Liu Xingyi's eyes flickered slightly. He stared fixedly at Chu Liuyue and let out an ambiguous laugh.

“You are quite sensible.”

Although she had come following Jian Fengchi, she was indeed a peerless beauty.

Perhaps if he found an opportunity, he could also...

Chu Liuyue pretended not to see the intent in the depths of his eyes.

Jian Fengchi had already grabbed her arm.

“Let's go, let's go! This place is filled with foul air! This Young Master cannot stay here for another moment!”

Chu Liuyue stumbled slightly from being pulled, but she felt no dissatisfaction toward Jian Fengchi. Instead, her lips curled slightly as she said in an inaudible voice

“Thank you.”

Jian Fengchi gave her an annoyed look.

Did this girl even know what kind of person that Liu Xingyi was!?

“Be careful of this man in the future!”

It was rare for Chu Liuyue to find Jian Fengchi so pleasing to the eye, and her smile deepened.

“I know.”

Jian Fengchi felt inexplicably uneasy under her smile. He released her arm and walked forward quickly.

Chu Liuyue said leisurely from behind

“Young Master Jian, don't walk so fast. You still have to give me a ride!”

Jian Fengchi abruptly stopped in his tracks.

Had he owed Chu Liuyue and Mu Qinghe in his past life or something!?

“Hurry up and move!”

The two figures gradually drifted away.

The expression on Liu Xingyi's face quickly retracted, becoming much more respectful.

“Seniors, what do you think of this Chu Liuyue?”

The Little Fu Garden was silent, with only the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the leaves.

A moment later, a raspy voice came from afar.

“Earth Scripture Original Pulse—Middle!”

Liu Xingyi was startled.

That Chu Liuyue, who was merely a third-order martial artist, actually had such a good Original Pulse grade?

But since she possessed such talent, how could she have only cultivated to the third order at the age of fourteen?!

This made no sense no matter how one looked at it.

However, even if he were given immense courage, he would not dare to question this judgment.

He flipped open the booklet and, beneath Chu Liuyue's name, added a small character for "Middle."

***

Chu Liuyue and Jian Fengchi arrived at the Mu Estate.

Seeing the familiar estate gates before her, Chu Liuyue felt a moment of trance.

As a Deputy General of the Black Cavalry, Mu Qinghe held high authority and had been granted an estate long ago.

He had always been frugal and did not place much importance on such things.

This courtyard had been chosen by Chu Liuyue for him in the past; even much of the interior decoration and arrangement had been done according to her preferences.

She hadn't expected that as time passed, he would still be living here peacefully.

The corners of Chu Liuyue's mouth twitched slightly. She had intended to smile, but she couldn't.

This scene was too ironic.

Two soldiers clad in black armor were guarding the main gate of the Mu Estate.

Upon seeing Jian Fengchi, one of them immediately stepped forward

“Welcome, Eldest Young Master Jian!”

Jian Fengchi asked

“Where is your master? This Young Master personally brought the person back for him; why hasn't he come out?”

The soldier replied respectfully

“Eldest Young Master Jian, the Deputy General is not currently in the estate. However, before he left, he instructed that if you brought someone, please enter directly.”

“Not here? Where did he go?” Jian Fengchi asked casually.

The two soldiers looked at each other, showing difficulty.

“This subordinate does not know either.”

Jian Fengchi gave a light snort.

Although Xiling City was large, the places Mu Qinghe would go were nothing more than a few specific spots!

He shook the green jade fan in his hand

“This Young Master has matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave first. This Miss Chu was personally invited by your Deputy General; you must serve her with care, understood!?”

The two looked at Chu Liuyue, but their expressions remained very calm.

“Yes!”

Chu Liuyue thought to herself with a hint of self-mockery. These were indeed soldiers personally trained by Mu Qinghe; facing her appearance and cultivation level, they showed none of the expressions others would, looking at her as if she were a piece of wood.

Mu Qinghe's leadership of his troops had always been characterized by strict discipline, which was why he could win battle after battle.

Jian Fengchi turned around and winked at Chu Liuyue.

“Go on by yourself!”

Chu Liuyue thanked him once more. Only after Jian Fengchi had truly left did she step over the threshold.

A soldier quickly stepped forward

“Miss Chu, please follow me.”

The Mu Estate had no servants or maids; those serving here were all soldiers of the Black Cavalry.

Chu Liuyue nodded slightly and followed.

After only two steps, a strange movement suddenly came from her side.

Sensing something, Chu Liuyue turned her head to look.

A blur of green shadow was flying rapidly toward her!

It was Hong Yao!

Chu Liuyue smiled

“Hong Yao, it's been a long ti—”

Before she could finish, the smile on her lips suddenly froze.

Beneath Hong Yao's wings, there was actually a trace of crimson blood!