novelraw Chapter 636 - 6: Worldly Society Turmoil (6)
Chapter 636 - 6: Worldly Society Turmoil (6)
Mu Yan ran out in a fury. Dragon City is surrounded by water on three sides, and bordered by mountains on the other. The mountain path is difficult, so there’s no worry about anyone entering from the other side.
Because behind the mountain, there’s also water.
Moreover, the path is steep, not just anyone can enter.
Mu Yan headed towards the mountain.
Of course, the path ahead was quite easy to walk, gradually, Mu Yan stopped.
She sat on a rock, staring into the distance, not knowing what she was looking at.
The Third Prince, being less capable, arrived much later before Mu Yan.
"Yanzi, why did you come here? It’s very dangerous here, if you accidentally fall, what would happen? Even with good Qinggong, there’s no guarantee you’d be safe."
Mu Yan was somewhat feeble: "I’m in a bad mood. Brother Ai, why did you come after me?"
"I noticed your mood wasn’t right, worried something might happen to you, so naturally, I followed,"
Mu Yan glanced at the Third Prince, noticing deep concern in his eyes.
Inexplicably, Mu Yan blushed.
Lowering her head, Mu Yan said somewhat bashfully, "Made Brother Ai worry, and even troubled you. Brother Ai, I’m okay now, just feeling a bit uncomfortable inside."
"My father only has me as a child, so he tends to spoil me. I originally thought my days would always be carefree like this. It’s only when I grew older that I realized some things are beyond one’s control. In worldly society, there’s a Zhiwei Building, said to know everything. They selected the most beautiful lady of the worldly society, the most beautiful lady of the south, the most beautiful lady of the north, and so on."
Mu Yan was somewhat downcast: "How I look, why should it be pointed out by others? They’re always comparing me to Li Shuning, saying how she excels in martial arts, how she’s powerful, beautiful, deserving of her reputation. Since that selection, even my father started setting high standards for me, those around me always use it to speak of me, I’m really annoyed."
"Today I lost to Li Shuning in one move, I’m afraid in the future, people in the worldly society will say I’m just a vase?"
The Third Prince chuckled, but suddenly grabbed Mu Yan’s hand: "Silly girl, those who care about you, how could they see you as a vase? You’re so outstanding, already an Earth Level expert at such a young age, so beautiful, so talented, who would say you’re a vase?"
Mu Yan’s face turned even redder, looking at her hand, she dared not move.
The depression and resentment in her heart vanished.
The Third Prince sat beside Mu Yan, still holding her hand, as if forgetting to let go.
"Yanzi, you know, actually I’m quite envious of you all. You know, my family is into business, but I yearn for the worldly society, yearn for that free and righteous life."
"Look at me, same age as you, but my abilities are far inferior to yours, so Yanzi, you’re truly excellent."
"Yanzi, in my heart, you’re the most gentle, the most excellent, don’t let small matters make you unhappy, okay?"
Mu Yan was a bit moved, nodded.
Softly said: "Brother Ai, I know, thank you."
The Third Prince laughed softly: "Silly girl, what’s there to thank?"
He even gently patted Mu Yan’s head with one hand.
The relationship between the two deepened significantly.
Li Shuning, who had been observing them, coldly laughed inwardly. This Third Prince is quite calculated, skilled at charming women.
Just wonder what he’ll do after Mu Yan falls for it?
For the next two days, it was lively, and the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch contest reached a fever pitch.
On the final day, the renowned "One Sword Seals the Throat" Yan Feibai became the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch.
Li Shuning felt a bit sorry, this Yan Feibai was indeed strong, a rare swordsman.
It’s said once he strikes, no matter the opponent’s state, he can seal their throat with one sword, without exception.
It’s heard that when Yan Feibai was young, he suffered greatly, yet he endured until his swordplay was developed, then sought revenge.
All these years, to find justice for himself, he has consistently been getting stronger.
Becoming Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, he has his own pursuits and aspirations, unexpectedly met the Third Prince, resulting in him becoming the leader during a talent drought in the worldly society. Yan Feibai’s ending was tragic.
Everyone congratulated, Li Shuning also represented the Li Family to offer congratulations.
Yan Feibai was very courteous.
As in the narrative, Yan Feibai intended to host a feast at noon the next day, inviting everyone to dine.
When the Third Prince received the news, consistent with the plot, he dispatched guards, prepared to act.
Li Shuning’s spiritual power was constantly monitoring, naturally seeing guards attempting to poison the city well.
There were even guards trying to mix substances into pre-purchased seasonings and materials.
Many people went their separate ways to act.
Preparation was as thorough as possible.
However, unknown to them, while they were poisoning, Li Shuning’s spiritual power wrapped around the drugs, preventing them from entering the water supply and food.
Moreover, guided by spiritual power, the people didn’t realize they failed to poison, the drug powders were still suspended in the air.
By the next day, at the grand feast, everyone was cheerful, drinking and eating heartily.
Even the women had small drinks.
They weren’t afraid of getting drunk.
Since the banquet was at noon, they could rest overnight, even if drunk, they’d presumably sober up by morning when leaving Dragon City.
In the narrative, everyone drank excessively, coupled with being drugged, naturally being in poor condition.
As the feast ended, quite a few passed out from drunkenness, the newly appointed Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch naturally sent them to the inn.
However, the Third Prince frowned, puzzled by the situation.
Shouldn’t some be poisoned, some have diarrhea, some be unaffected?
Considering he not only drugged but also added antidotes to some dishes so some would be unaffected, others have issues.
This should cause panic, shouldn’t it?
Yet why was everyone unaffected?
Could it be their identities exposed?
He recalled the look Zhao Bei gave him that day, it felt odd, was he detected?
That day, the Third Prince was anxious, fearing the next moment he’d be captured and killed.
He could only follow Mu Yan closely, hoping in danger, she could be his last trump card.
He couldn’t stay by Mu Yan’s side at night, of course, he stayed next door. Any disturbance, he’d dash into Mu Yan’s room immediately.
That night, the Third Prince was sleepless.
PS: Aunt Flo came, feeling unwell, can’t sit still, prolonged sitting worsens condition, only two updates tonight from Xiao Qing, sorry~