With Heaven-Defying Talent, I Actually Became Lu Xueqi

Chapter 109 : Disciplining Yan Hong

Lu Xueqi, upon hearing Yan Hong’s sarcastic and mocking words, suddenly turned around.

Her gaze locked tightly on Yan Hong, her voice icy cold as she demanded: “What did you say? I dare you to repeat it again.”

Seeing Lu Xueqi’s face turn completely frigid, Yan Hong was startled.

No.

Just now, it was only because her jealousy toward Lu Xueqi had surged too fiercely that she had subconsciously spoken her innermost thoughts aloud.

Looking at Lu Xueqi, whose eyes were now filled with chilling intent, she began to regret it somewhat.

But as the proud genius disciple of Burning Incense Valley, she could not allow herself to bow her head in submission.

“So what if I said it again? You’re nothing but a seductress, nothing but someone who plays to the crowd.”

Upon hearing Yan Hong’s words, Lu Xueqi was utterly enraged. She suddenly struck out with her palm.

“Pa!”

A crisp slap resounded, and Yan Hong’s entire body was sent flying by Lu Xueqi.

Li Xun, seeing this scene, was startled.

“Junior Sister!”

He hurriedly rushed over to check on Yan Hong’s condition.

Just as Yan Hong had called Lu Xueqi a seductress, he had instinctively felt something was wrong.

He had been about to stop Yan Hong from speaking further, but it was already too late.

Yan Hong now only felt her right cheek burning with pain, a fiery sting spreading across her skin.

Her head was dazed, and she still hadn’t figured out what had just happened.

“How could this be? How dare Lu Xueqi?”

“She’s a genius disciple of Burning Incense Valley—does she not fear causing discord between the two sects by acting this way?”

If Lu Xueqi had known what Yan Hong was thinking, she would only have sneered: You’re overthinking things.

She, Lu Xueqi, would strike whomever she wished—did she need to care about someone else’s backing?

After all, she was a disciple of Qingyun Sect, the foremost righteous sect. If she was mocked and didn’t strike back, that would be the true disgrace to Qingyun Sect.

As for Burning Incense Valley, which seemed so powerful in Yan Hong’s eyes—in Lu Xueqi’s eyes, it was nothing special. If truly provoked, she wouldn’t mind erasing them altogether.

With Li Xun’s support, Yan Hong barely managed to stand. Her condition was utterly pitiful—her right cheek swollen grotesquely, blood trickling from the corner of her lips.

She no longer bore any trace of the beautiful young girl she had been moments ago.

“If you dare speak out of turn again, I’ll kill you.”

Lu Xueqi’s expression was icy as she spoke.

Yan Hong finally came back to her senses.

Hearing Lu Xueqi’s frosty voice, her eyes instantly reddened.

Then, with a sudden roar in Lu Xueqi’s direction, she cried out: “I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!”

As she spoke, she even drew the sword at her waist.

She looked as though she truly intended to fight Lu Xueqi to the death. Yet Lu Xueqi, seeing Yan Hong’s posture, did not show the slightest hint of fear.

On the contrary, she even felt a trace of excitement in her heart.

As a disciple of Qingyun Sect, she did have to exercise some restraint.

Since Yan Hong was from Burning Incense Valley, teaching her a lesson for her insolent words was fine, but directly killing her would be a bit excessive.

But if the other side insisted on being relentless and wanted to fight to the death, then if she happened to kill Yan Hong by accident—well, she could hardly be blamed.

That could still be explained to the other righteous sects, could it not?

After all, as one of the Three Great Righteous Sects, Qingyun Sect had to maintain appearances in its actions.

Li Xun, seeing Yan Hong prepared to fight Lu Xueqi with her life, was filled with dread.

He knew well Lu Xueqi’s strength.

Among their group, none could match her. If Yan Hong truly fought her, the outcome would surely be disastrous.

Even if Lu Xueqi refrained from outright killing them out of regard for their shared identity as disciples of the righteous path, once real combat began…

There was no way they could gain any advantage.

Seeing this, Li Xun immediately tried to calm things down.

“Junior Sister, calm yourself, don’t act rashly.”

He hurriedly stepped forward, blocking Yan Hong, preventing her from making another move.

At the same time, he turned around and tried to persuade Lu Xueqi:

“Junior Sister Lu, my apologies, this matter was my junior sister’s fault. I beg you to be magnanimous and not hold it against her.”

Yan Hong, however, upon seeing herself bullied by Lu Xueqi and then realizing her senior brother not only refused to help her but even stopped her from seeking revenge—and worse, even apologized to that seductress—grew even more furious.

“Senior Brother, what are you doing? Why are you stopping me from avenging myself?”

She struggled desperately, trying to break free from Li Xun’s hold so she could fight Lu Xueqi to determine who was superior.

Seeing this, Li Xun quickly transmitted his voice:

“Junior Sister, calm down. We are no match for Lu Xueqi. Look around first before you act.”

Hearing his words and recalling Lu Xueqi’s strength, Yan Hong finally forced herself to calm slightly. But when she glanced around, her heart jolted.

She discovered that the other three Qingyun Sect disciples were all staring at her with dangerous eyes, as if ready to strike at any moment.

At this, Yan Hong fully sobered up. Although she was a proud genius disciple of Burning Incense Valley, it didn’t mean she was brainless.

The situation was clear to anyone with eyes: if they acted now, they would only suffer.

Thus, Yan Hong could only fall silent. Yet the way she glared at Lu Xueqi was filled with seething hatred, as though she wished to carve her into a thousand pieces.

Lu Xueqi, seeing the hatred in her eyes, said coldly:

“What, you’re not convinced? Do you want to test yourself against me?”

Though Yan Hong’s eyes were bloodshot upon hearing this, she did not strike. Instead, she gave a cold snort and turned her head away from Lu Xueqi.

Seeing this, Li Xun quickly acted as mediator:

“Junior Sister Lu, please forgive her. This matter was indeed my junior sister’s fault.”

After speaking, he tugged at Yan Hong, trying to get her to apologize to Lu Xueqi.

But refraining from causing more trouble was already Yan Hong’s limit. Asking her to apologize to Lu Xueqi—impossible.

“Senior Brother, don’t pull me. I will never apologize.”

Then she turned and glared at Lu Xueqi, declaring:

“Today’s matter—I, Yan Hong, will remember it.”

Lu Xueqi, seeing her grudge-bearing look, sneered coldly:

“Oh? You’re still unconvinced?”

As she spoke, her hand instinctively rested on the hilt of the Tianyao Divine Sword, as though she was about to draw it at any moment.

Seeing this, Fa Xiang hurriedly intervened:

“Junior Sister Lu, we are still within Kong Sang Mountain. Now is not the time to settle personal grudges. Why not give this little monk some face and suppress this matter for now?”

As he spoke, he also cast a glance at Li Xun. Understanding his intent, Li Xun immediately added:

“Junior Sister Lu, the demonic sect’s fiends have yet to be dealt with. This is not the time for internal strife. Later, I will restrain my junior sister and ensure she does not speak recklessly again.”

After hearing their pleas, Lu Xueqi finally nodded and said:

“This time, I’ll give Senior Brother Fa Xiang some face. But if there is a next time, I will not show mercy.”

Li Xun, hearing this, quickly expressed gratitude:

“Many thanks, Junior Sister Lu. I will make sure to restrain her well.”