Chapter 384: Movement Technique (First Update)

Chu Liuyue calmly put away her Universe Bag and gave a faint smile

"How would Liuyue know about such things?"

Jian Fengchi's gaze fell upon her hands. He lifted his chin and laughed with indifference

"Actually, that doesn't matter; it's all in the past anyway. What did you bring for Hong Yao? I wonder if this Young Master might have a look?"

Chu Liuyue unobtrusively placed the items back into her Universe Bag

"Young Master Jian is joking. They are merely some ordinary trinkets, not worthy of your eyes. Since you said Vice General Mu only allows Hong Yao to accept gifts from one person, then... I shall not make an exhibition of myself here. If I have caused any offense, please forgive me."

Hong Yao drooped its head in disappointment, then immediately shot a fierce glare at Jian Fengchi.

It was all his fault!

If this fellow hadn't suddenly appeared, it definitely would have received the gift!

It had been waiting for half a month!

A wicked smile curled at the corners of Jian Fengchi's mouth, his features naturally carrying an air of romantic elegance.

"Miss Chu, why be so nervous? I see that Mu Qinghe holds you in quite high regard; perhaps he might even make an exception for you?"

After all, the young girl before him possessed a pair of eyes that were so much like *that person's*...

Chu Liuyue did not wish to continue discussing this topic with Jian Fengchi, so she inconspicuously shifted the subject.

"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Jian. Actually, I came today to see if Vice General Mu has returned. I came once a few days ago, but none of you were here at the time."

She speculated in her heart that Mu Qinghe must have encountered something, for he was a man who always kept his promises.

Since he had said ten days, there must have been some special reason why he hadn't stayed to meet her.

Jian Fengchi looked at Chu Liuyue thoughtfully.

For some reason, he always felt as if Chu Liuyue didn't particularly want to talk to him.

That vague feeling of being disliked had returned...

How strange.

He considered himself quite popular among women; he didn't know how he had offended Chu Liuyue to make her treat him with such an attitude.

"It seems the women of the Yaochen Kingdom are truly not very friendly to this Young Master..."

He let out a melancholy, long sigh.

Chu Liuyue narrowed her eyes, her smile polite yet distant

"Please do not misunderstand, Young Master Jian. I am merely worried that Vice General Mu has been delayed by something, but I personally have no dissatisfaction with you. Perhaps... someone else has made you unhappy?"

The way he was acting made it obvious he had been slighted somewhere.

However, she was also somewhat curious; there were truly not many people capable of suppressing Jian Fengchi.

Jian Fengchi's eyes, like shards of ice, looked mournful and resentful, as if he wanted to speak but hesitated.

In the end, he swallowed the words in his throat and turned to walk inside.

"Forget it, forget it. This Young Master has never cared for such trifles."

He spoke in a lazy, drawn-out tone as he walked.

"Mu Qinghe, the little girl is looking for you!"

Chu Liuyue gave an inexplicable shudder.

Lit... little girl!?

This fellow truly had nerves of steel to dare address her like that!

Chu Liuyue gritted her teeth inwardly, marking Jian Fengchi deeply in her mind.

Suppressing her irritation, she followed after him.

Without looking back, Jian Fengchi waved his hand casually

"He is in the backyard. Go there yourself."

Having said that, he strode away with his long legs toward the other side, seemingly too lazy to bother with anything else.

Chu Liuyue offered her thanks and headed toward the backyard on her own.

Seeing that Jian Fengchi had left, Hong Yao followed her, circling Chu Liuyue and blinking its eyes in desperation.

Since that guy was gone, it could have the gift now, right!?

Chu Liuyue stared at it fixedly and shook her head

"Hong Yao, no."

It was obvious that the only person Jian Fengchi had mentioned who could give Hong Yao gifts was her—the former Shangguan Yue.

Previously, she had been completely unaware of this, which was why she had spoken of bringing gifts without any hesitation.

But now that she knew, she naturally could not do so.

Mu Qinghe already had many suspicions regarding her; she had to be cautious.

Seeing her determined expression, Hong Yao drooped its wings in disappointment, landed on the ground, and began to walk forward dejectedly, step by step.

Chu Liuyue pursed her lips, but her heart did not soften.

In truth, when she first mentioned bringing a gift, it was just to coax it, but it had gradually become a habit.

But she had never known that Mu Qinghe only allowed Hong Yao to receive things from her alone.

She really couldn't figure out what Mu Qinghe was thinking...

Suddenly, Hong Yao stopped.

Chu Liuyue looked up and saw Mu Qinghe practicing his saber in the spacious backyard.

It was called practicing a saber, but what he held in his hand was nothing more than an ordinary three-inch wooden blade.

Despite it being a common wooden blade, in Mu Qinghe's hands, it seemed infused with a heavy, chilling killing intent!

Even from a distance, Chu Liuyue could still feel that fierce aura that seemed capable of severing everything!

"Vice General Mu."

Chu Liuyue bowed.

Mu Qinghe did not stop; his wooden blade moved with fluid grace!

Chu Liuyue could even see black cracks appearing in the void where the blade passed through!

From this, it was evident that Mu Qinghe's strength was indeed greater than before!

*Swish!*

Mu Qinghe's movement was extremely fast, leaving several afterimages in the courtyard.

Then, he raised his hand for a thrust!

The wooden blade in his hand flew out instantly!

*Ch-ch-ch!*

Those afterimages were pierced one after another and vanished into nothingness!

Chu Liuyue's brow furrowed imperceptibly.

Mu Qinghe's mood did not seem to be very good.

To put it nicely, he was someone whose emotions were not visible on his face; to put it bluntly, he had a face like a block of ice.

In Chu Liuyue's memory, she had almost never seen him show any emotion.

But from his appearance just now, it seemed he had encountered something vexing...

But she said nothing, merely standing quietly to the side and waiting.

Finally, when the last afterimage was pierced, the wooden blade flew back into Mu Qinghe's hand.

He slowly exhaled before turning to look at Chu Liuyue.

At this moment, his eyes were as cold and indifferent as ever, without a hint of fluctuation.

"Vice General Mu, when I came last time, you were not here, so..."

"I know."

Mu Qinghe interrupted her before she could finish her explanation.

Suddenly, he fixed his gaze on Chu Liuyue, studying her.

Chu Liuyue blinked and smiled faintly

"Vice General Mu, why are you looking at me like that?"

Mu Qinghe fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said

"It seems this trip of yours was not in vain."

Chu Liuyue was slightly stunned.

She had not made a breakthrough this time; what was Mu Qinghe referring to?

Before she could ask, Mu Qinghe suddenly hurled the wooden blade in his hand toward Chu Liuyue!

*Swoosh!*

The wooden blade carried an astonishing force, heading straight for Chu Liuyue!

It was so fast that Chu Liuyue had no time to dodge!

At this moment, she had to either be pierced or brace herself to catch it!

Subconsciously, Chu Liuyue turned her body sideways while reaching out with her right hand!

Mu Qinghe's gaze suddenly sharpened!

This movement technique—

(End of Chapter)