SWNOVELXO Chapter 538: You Really Understand Me!
Chapter 538: You Really Understand Me!
Xu Zhichang did not expect Nangong Xiu to reject him so decisively. His expression darkened, and he decided to take a step back in order to advance further.
“Fine. How about this? Give me a mid-level immortal tool, and let’s spend one night together. After that, this matter will be settled.”
The first step is always the hardest, but once you take it, the rest will follow.
Nangong Xiu still coldly refused. “I can give you the immortal tool, but don’t even think about touching me. Not in this lifetime!”
Xu Zhichang was both embarrassed and angry.
“Nangong Xiu, I’m not asking for eternity. Just one night. Are you really going to force me to expose this publicly?”
Nangong Xiu didn’t want to deal with him at all, but she couldn’t help feeling a bit of fear.
Luckily, that boy refused me in the end. Otherwise, it would have been a big mess.
Now, with no solid evidence and since I didn’t actually give him the Demon Subduing Tower, the situation isn’t too serious.
If it weren’t for helping that kid get through this situation, I wouldn’t even give him an immortal tool!
Unaware of this, Xu Zhichang continued to press her, using both threats and temptations.
But Nangong Xiu remained unmoved, not giving an inch, and dismissed him with a single sentence.
“Either take the immortal tool and keep your mouth shut, or we will go our separate ways. I have nothing to fear.”
Xu Zhichang’s face flickered with uncertainty, but he didn’t immediately respond, clearly torn between his options.
Nangong Xiu, on the other hand, was fearless. After all, she could always leave the Junyan Imperial Hall.
At my cultivation level, the world is vast. Where can I not go?
Meanwhile, Zhou Yuanhua returned to the square and solemnly addressed the crowd. “Everyone has seen the footage. Do you have any objections?”
“This trial was absolutely fair, just, and transparent! The Heavenly Fiend Hall has never practiced favoritism or cheating!”
Ding Bonan, staring at the stone table, was now completely consumed by his loss and had gone mad.
“I don’t believe it! This must be a fake recording that you prepared in advance. After all, what we saw wasn’t the original Surveillance Sphere.”
“Right! You must have hired someone to impersonate him. The recording can’t prove anything. That person definitely wasn’t Jun Wuxie!”
The others quickly caught on, and the more they thought about it, the more convinced they became.
“Exactly! That person doesn’t look like Jun Wuxie at all. How could he have the physique to fight against demonic beasts?”
“The more I think about it, the more something feels off. That person killed with a single blow. There’s no way it was Jun Wuxie, that coward!”
Standing in the crowd, Chen Qingyan felt the weight of Jun Wuxie’s reputation for the first time.
Just how much do people dislike him?
She couldn’t help but glance at You Yao, wondering what she should do.
You Yao was also at a loss. This guy is really “loved” by everyone, huh?
Seeing so many people supporting him, Ding Bonan felt his blood boiling.
Is this what it feels like to be supported by thousands of people?
At this moment, he felt like a hero who dared to stand up against the authority, his words ringing out with conviction.
“Elder Zhou, please release the original surveillance sphere to the public!”
Even the usually patient Zhou Yuanhua was so angry that his beard bristled. He wanted to kill Ding Bonan on the spot.
The original orb was taken by the Empress. How am I supposed to give it to you?
Damn kid, if it weren’t for the public setting, I’d kill you right now!
Truly, annoying people come from annoying places!
Lin Fengmian, who was standing next to Zhou Yuanhua, tried to comfort him.
“Elder Zhou, why bother arguing with these troublemakers?”
“Even if you brought out the original, they’d probably still claim it’s fake!”
“After all, people only believe what they want to believe. The truth doesn’t matter to them.”
Zhou Yuanhua was deeply touched. You really understand me!
Luo Jinfeng, annoyed by this spoiled young master, stepped forward with a cold snort.
“Jun Wuxie, do you dare to accept my challenge? If you win, I’ll believe you!”
Lin Fengmian scoffed, fully embracing his role as a detestable rich kid.
“Not just any stray dog or cat can challenge me! Do you even have the qualifications?”
“And even if you believe me, so what? Can you represent everyone? What do I gain by beating you?”
Luo Jinfeng’s face turned red with anger. He took off his storage ring and said through gritted teeth, “If I lose, I’ll give you everything I own!”
Lin Fengmian waved his fan dismissively. “You’re broke. What good could you possibly have? I refuse!”
Luo Jinfeng was so furious that his face turned crimson. He wanted to stomp on that smug face.
Ding Bonan was about to speak, but Lin Fengmian cut him off first.
“Cousin, you should worry about where you’re going to sell your ass first. And are you even sure that you can compete with me?”
Ding Bonan immediately shut his mouth, feeling utterly defeated.
Ye Yingying, who could not stand Lin Fengmian’s arrogant attitude, stepped forward in anger.
“I’m rich enough, right? Do I qualify? Jun Wuxie, how about a bet with me?”
“You?”
Lin Fengmian looked at her with a playful, almost predatory gaze.
Ye Yingying wanted to shrink back under his stare, but forced herself to stand tall, not wanting to lose face.
Lin Fengmian looked down at her, admitting to himself that she was indeed wealthy and… generous.
“Senior Sister Ye, you’re not rich enough. Can you possibly be richer than me?”
“You! Are you afraid?” Ye Yingying replied angrily.
“Why should I be afraid? I’m not interested in your Spirit Stones, but I am a little interested in you.”
Lin Fengmian used his fan to lift her chin, smiling mischievously. “If I win, how about spending a night with me?”
Of course, Ye Yingying couldn’t agree to such a request. Furious, she slapped his fan away.
“Jun Wuxie, you are shameless!”
Lin Fengmian leaned down, whispering in her ear with a sly grin. “Weren’t you so sure that I was a loser? What’s the matter? Are you too scared now?”
Ye Yingying hesitated, and Lin Fengmian gently fanned himself, shaking his head.
“If you’re too scared, don’t waste my time, little bean. Go play in the mud or something.”
Ye Yingying’s face turned red with anger, and she gritted her teeth. “Fine, I’ll take your bet!”
Lin Fengmian looked at her in surprise, then snapped his fan shut, a strange smile curling on his lips.
“Alright, you said it-“
“Wait!”
At that moment, a clear, cold voice interrupted them. It was Chen Qingyan who stepped forward.
She stood proudly in the center of the square like a blooming snow lotus, her voice firm and resolute.
“Jun Wuxie, I’ll take the bet with you!”
Lin Fengmian looked at her, confused.
Senior Sister Chen, what are you doing?
Chen Qingyan was helpless as well. After all, You Yao had signaled her to step in and defuse the situation.
In You Yao’s eyes, while Lin Fengmian had some strength, he couldn’t possibly defeat a Core Formation Realm cultivator.
This 81st floor must have been arranged by the higher-ups to make him famous.
If Chen Qingyan didn’t intervene now, this deception would be exposed.
While outsiders didn’t know Lin Fengmian’s true strength, Chen Qingyan did.
But since she was being paid, she had to help out, even if it meant interrupting Lin Fengmian’s plans.
Besides, she couldn’t bear to see a young girl like Ye Yingying fall into Lin Fengmian’s clutches.
Who knows? He might actually go through with it in order to maintain his image.
So, it was better for her to handle this matter.
He probably won’t do anything to me, right?
Probably?