Chapter 398 Wen Tingyun—The Real Madman of the Wen Family
Rosewood raises its head.
As ripples spread across the space not far away, a pale figure sitting in a wheelchair materialized from nothingness.
Unexpectedly, their gazes pierced through the cool air and the floating glass flowers, meeting directly.
Ao Bai clicked his tongue and said, "Good heavens, if Luo Chuan knew that he went through all that trouble only to have his rival meet him first, I wonder what his expression would be?"
In a flash, Wen Tingyun had forcibly suppressed all his emotions, like a boulder thrown into a deep pool, leaving only subtle ripples.
In the wheelchair, a perfectly timed smile graced the young man's handsome, pale face. "Truly, life is full of unexpected encounters."
"I never expected to meet Miss Cuihua here. This... must be fate."
Huali: "......" Fine, even Cuihua is better than Huaguniang.
Wen Tingyun's voice remained unchanged.
As he spoke, he habitually shook the jade-bone fan in his hand. The fan surface shimmered in the snowy light, making the young man even more handsome.
Wen Tingyun's gaze fell on the reflection of the moon in the water, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
"Water, moon, and flowers are most spiritually connected, and sometimes they can reflect some interesting things."
The young man spoke in a gentle tone, as if it were just a casual remark, “That makes sense. After all, those men are all of noble birth. It would be understandable if they got involved with other women…”
Huali: "Huh?"
Seeing that the girl had finally responded, Wen Tingyun slowly probed, "If Huali wants to find out, I have a better way..."
Huali never expected to meet Wen Tingyun here.
However, things are different now. Although the other party is already at the Nascent Soul stage, he still poses no threat to her.
After listening to the familiar ancient-style broadcasting voice for a while, Huali subconsciously asked, "What method?"
Wen Tingyun conjured a crystal-like pill between his fingers, its light swirling within, unlike anything ordinary.
"This item is called the Spirit Guide, crafted from Mirage Demon Tears mixed with Laurel Essence. If placed near you, it can lure you into a dream, allowing you to see your most desired scenes..."
Huali's eyes, which had initially shown little interest, brightened as she listened. Even her gaze towards the young man became much more friendly.
That's why it's always good to have more friends in life.
The pearls of the Cangming Sea are now completely blocked. Li Yuan is too crazy; she's decided to avoid him from now on.
But this meant she lost her source of supply, and she couldn't bear to sell a single pearl from the little bird.
Huali was just worrying about something, and guess what? Business came her way!
"Oh, okay, I understand."
"But you have to tell me how much it costs first before I can consider it."
Wen Tingyun smiled slightly, "I won't accept a penny; this is a gift for you."
He slowly slid the wheelchair to Huali's side, palm up, and handed it to her.
Huali didn't reach for it directly, but subconsciously bent down to look.
As the girl bent over, a few strands of her sweet and fragrant hair gently brushed against Wen Tingyun's cold wrist.
The young man's smile deepened, a moment of satisfaction in his eyes. He was about to speak again when his gaze inadvertently swept along her collar—
In an instant, all the words froze in his throat.
Just below the girl's delicate collarbone, a striking red mark came into view.
The marks were incredibly ambiguous, like red plum blossoms blooming on snow, clearly indicating the intimacy and possession that had occurred not long ago.
Wen Tingyun's breath caught in his throat almost imperceptibly for a moment. He immediately averted his gaze, so quickly it was as if the fleeting glance had been an illusion.
However, his aura uncontrollably turned cold, and the fingers gripping the fan ribs tightened until the knuckles turned bluish-white.
Huali immediately noticed and looked up warily.
Wen Tingyun lowered his eyes at the same time.
His thick eyelashes cast small shadows on his pale face, perfectly concealing the cold killing intent deep in his eyes.
"Wen Tingyun? Wen Tingyun?! Are you awake? Did you hear me?" Seeing him suddenly fall silent, Huali waved her hand in confusion.
"I said the quality is quite good. How many do you have? If you can lower the price, we can cooperate long-term."
"Hmm?" Wen Tingyun snapped out of his reverie and subconsciously said, "Only one."
He immediately regretted it after saying it.
Sure enough, the girl who had been so excited just moments before immediately stood up listlessly, waved her hand, and said, "Never mind, I'm leaving now."
Seeing the girl turn away without looking back, Wen Tingyun's hand gripping the fan handle trembled slightly.
The butterfly fluttered in, scattering shimmering light with each flap of its wings. So he almost thought that the light was meant for him.
But who knew that it would only brush past his fingertips in the end, without even lingering for him for a moment.
Wen Tingyun looked at the lake, which was like a reflection of the moon in the water and a flower in a mirror.
Just as he was about to reveal his chips, Huali seemed to remember something and turned around first.
"Oh right, well, I've always been curious, no offense intended. It's just that, aren't you really cold fanning yourself in this freezing weather?"
Wen Tingyun paused in his fanning motion.
The unexpected answer was, "Cold."
The young man in his wheelchair leaned slightly forward, his eyes filled with a desperate ruthlessness.
He is good at enduring hardship and doesn't care about any cost as long as he can achieve his goal.
Then Wen Tingyun slowly raised his head, "Huali, have you ever thought that... I am actually of great use to you?"
Huali: "?"
"In the cultivation world today, everyone is eager to curry favor with your power, but... do you really think they are all well-intentioned?"
A thoughtful look crossed Karin's eyes.
"Where the light reaches, the shadow follows. Beneath the surface of prosperity, the undercurrents of corruption never cease. Sometimes, certain things must be accomplished through extraordinary means. Those around you would disdain such methods... but I am different."
"I can be your blade, a killing formation you can activate at any time."
Huali frowned slightly.
She had a vague feeling that Wen Tingyun was about to have a relapse.
Sure enough, Wen Tingyun suddenly chuckled softly, his voice both manic and lucid.
His aura suddenly turned dangerous, completely different from his usual gentle demeanor.
"So, Huali, you can accept me."
The fine ice crystals reflected the young man's handsome yet distorted face.
"They offer you loyalty and affection, but those are all too superficial."
Wen Tingyun's Adam's apple bobbed as he tilted his head back, his pupils swirling with a viscous darkness, his voice carrying a seductive and aggressive quality:
"But I can tear apart all obstacles for you and help you overcome all difficulties..."
Even if...
The fan ribs that had been with him for many years shattered with a "crack," but the young man didn't even look at them. As the shards pierced his palm—
The new ruler of the North, both mad and calm, said:
"...Be your dog."
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