Chapter 385: Sword Control (Second Update)

Chu Liuyue's movements suddenly froze!

Almost simultaneously, two figures—one green and one red—rapidly appeared in front of Chu Liuyue!

It was Hong Yao and Tuanzi!

Tuanzi rushed forward, heading straight for the wooden blade, and its fluffy, soft body landed easily upon it!

In the next instant, it opened its mouth and bit down hard!

*Crack!*

Accompanied by this crisp sound, a large chunk of the wooden blade was actually bitten clean off by Tuanzi!

On the other side, Hong Yao's wings vibrated, and a cluster of green flames landed upon the wooden blade! With a "boom," it burst into flames!

Sensing the commotion, Tuanzi looked back and saw that the green flames were almost about to burn its tail!

It bared its teeth at Hong Yao in indignation, while Hong Yao shot it a smug, provocative glance.

In the next moment, the two little ones retreated respectively, and the wooden blade before Chu Liuyue turned into a cloud of ash within arm's length!

Tuanzi beat Hong Yao to the punch by returning to Chu Liuyue's shoulder, tugging at its own tail with a pitiful expression to show Chu Liuyue.

"Awoo!"

That bird was too hateful!

It had almost been burned to death!

Chu Liuyue gave it a cool look

"Mhm, three hairs were burned. If you had discovered it a moment later, they would have grown back on their own anyway."

Tuanzi: "..."

Hong Yao let out two clear chirps and flapped its wings, looking extremely proud of itself.

Serves it right!

Who told it to move so slowly!

After all this time, it hadn't improved a bit!

Tuanzi was too angry to bear it, but remembering that it had only suffered because its skills were inferior, it could only turn around huffily, presenting its butt to Hong Yao to demonstrate its fury.

Chu Liuyue actually wanted to criticize Hong Yao for "using a private grudge to settle a public matter," but in front of Mu Qinghe, she knew better than to do so.

Besides, Hong Yao had acted to help her.

She slowly lowered her arm, and the muscles that had been tense throughout her body relaxed.

A flash of disappointment crossed Mu Qinghe's eyes.

Seeing Chu Liuyue's movements just now, he had thought...

"Is Vice General Mu preparing to do something?" Chu Liuyue seemed not to notice anything amiss, speaking with a slight smile. "You perhaps overestimate me; I am not yet able to withstand even one of your moves. I truly owe it to Tuanzi and Hong Yao just now."

Mu Qinghe's expression turned somewhat cold as he gave Hong Yao a warning glance.

The previously triumphant Hong Yao instantly stiffened.

It had been too impatient and had actually rushed out like that!

Chu Liuyue also felt a bit uneasy in her heart.

It was only after she prepared to strike that she realized Mu Qinghe's actions were likely still an attempt to test her.

When a person acts on instinct, they are very easy to expose.

She had already performed half of her movements! If her movement techniques were fully revealed, Mu Qinghe would definitely notice something was wrong!

Fortunately, Tuanzi and Hong Yao had acted in time...

Chu Liuyue gently patted Tuanzi, feeling its fluffy, soft texture, and her heart settled slightly.

"Come out with me."

Mu Qinghe said coldly.

Chu Liuyue was stunned. "Now?"

Mu Qinghe glanced at her. "What, do you have other things to do?"

Chu Liuyue shook her head. "No."

Even if she did, Mu Qinghe probably wouldn't care.

After all, in this place, no one dared to provoke him.

Even Emperor Jiawen had to make way for him, let alone anyone else.

Mu Qinghe nodded and stepped forward toward the exit.

After a moment of hesitation, Chu Liuyue followed.

"Vice General Mu, may I venture to ask where we are going?"

"You will know when we arrive."

Mu Qinghe's answer was very cold and dictatorial, clearly leaving no room for Chu Liuyue to bargain.

Chu Liuyue's brow furrowed slightly.

Mu Qinghe had always acted this way, so she wasn't surprised, but it felt somewhat uncomfortable not even knowing where she was going.

But Mu Qinghe clearly had no intention of explaining to her.

As they reached the front courtyard, Jian Fengchi suddenly walked out.

"Yo, where are you taking the little girl?"

He teased with a smile.

Mu Qinghe gave him a cold look.

"This is not something for you to interfere in."

Jian Fengchi raised his hands

"Tsk, this is no longer the time when you invited me here. Mu Qinghe, you are getting increasingly proficient at the 'burning bridges after crossing the river' trick."

He was clearly just teasing, but Mu Qinghe's expression suddenly stiffened for an instant.

Jian Fengchi seemed to realize something as well; he coughed, shifted his gaze, and looked toward Chu Liuyue.

"Miss Chu, there is one matter this young master would like to consult you on."

"Please speak, Young Master Jian."

"It's just..." Jian Fengchi rubbed his chin, appearing somewhat conflicted, "It's just... am I very ugly?"

"Huh?"

Chu Liuyue thought she had misheard and widened her eyes slightly, but seeing Jian Fengchi's contemplative expression, she confirmed that he had indeed just said that.

What was wrong with this guy?

Who didn't know that Jian Fengchi's second greatest skill was alchemy, and his first was narcissism?!

With his naturally romantic eyes and unrestrained, free-spirited manner, even Chu Liuyue, who usually couldn't stand him, had to admit that Jian Fengchi's grace and appearance were indeed top-tier.

Otherwise, how could he move so freely through a field of flowers?

"Young Master Jian is as elegant as a jade tree in the wind, dashing and romantic; there is naturally not even a shred of connection to the word 'ugly'."

Jian Fengchi's sword-like brows furrowed even tighter.

"I think so too, but someone said I am ugly."

Chu Liuyue asked curiously

"I wonder who has such... unique insight?"

Jian Fengchi's gaze became very subtle, and his thin lips uttered a name.

"Mu Hongyu."

Chu Liuyue: "..."

Mhm... it seemed that quite a few interesting things had happened during her absence.

Jian Fengchi had always held himself in high regard, especially possessing great confidence in his looks and grace. Having lived all these years, this should be the first time someone had called him "ugly," which explained his resentment.

Unfortunately, given Mu Hongyu's personality, this was exactly the type of person she liked the least.

It was only because Jian Fengchi had helped the Princess of Pingjiang recover from her illness that Mu Hongyu had likely reached her limit before saying such a thing.

One could imagine how much Mu Hongyu disliked Jian Fengchi.

Chu Liuyue understood and advised with a smile

"Hongyu has always been blunt; please do not take it to heart."

Jian Fengchi: "..."

That didn't sound like she was comforting him!

"I heard her say there is someone named Rong Xiu, whose grace is dozens of times better than mine?"

Chu Liuyue's lip twitched.

If she hadn't misheard, was Jian Fengchi saying... Rong Xiu?!

"Oh, right, she also said that person is your fiancé?"

Jian Fengchi stared at Chu Liuyue and asked.

Only then did Chu Liuyue realize that since arriving here, Jian Fengchi indeed seemed not to have met Rong Xiu yet.

She coughed

"Yes. Prince Li is indeed my fiancé."

Jian Fengchi pondered for a moment and suddenly walked toward the exit.

"This young master must go and see what kind of character this Rong Xiu actually is."

Just as Chu Liuyue was about to say something, a sudden ripple came from the side!

She looked back and saw a long sword suddenly floating in mid-air!

Mu Qinghe was standing upon it, his expression solemn and cold

"Get on."