Chapter 45: The Battle of Thunder and Fire
When Mu Sheng saw his daughter was so disobedient, his face instantly fell.
"Just go back when I tell you to. Why are you throwing a tantrum?"
"Dad~~"
Seeing that Mu Sheng was really angry, Mu Jiaojiao pulled his arm and acted coquettishly.
"Why can my brother stay, but I can't? And it's just a meal, right? You all can eat, even Fu Xingyan can eat with you, but you exclude me alone?"
Lu Chuchen patted Mu Jinsheng's shoulder, pulled out the seat next to Mu Jiaojiao, and sat down decisively.
"Yeah, it's just a meal, why are you chasing us away? It's more lively with more people."
Mu Sheng shook his head, and gave up struggling when he couldn't persuade him. "Whatever you want, just go back after you finish eating!"
Shao Leyan originally thought that Mu Sheng would at least have some deterrent effect in front of Lu Chuchen, but the result disappointed her greatly.
The Mu family's status and power in the central city may have always been empty. If it weren't for Lu Chuchen's infatuation with Mu Jiaojiao, the Mu family might not have been able to hold on to the position of city lord.
In comparison, Fu Xingchen is countless times stronger than Mu Sheng.
Fortunately, Le An allowed her to rely on Fu Xingchen. The more experiences she had, the more she felt that this decision was the right one.
"Sister Le Yan, Sister Le Yan!"
Shao Leyan was called back to his senses from his thoughts. He looked up at Mu Jiaojiao, who had taken the initiative to talk to him for the first time, and alarm bells rang in his heart.
"What's the matter?"
Mu Jiaojiao's big amber eyes lingered between Fu Xingchen and her, and she asked curiously, "How did you and Brother Xingchen meet?"
Shao Leyan was stunned. He really didn't expect Mu Jiaojiao to ask this.
Doesn’t she hate being with Fu Xingchen?
Why are you curious about them?
"Hmm...it's like this..."
Shao Leyan was organizing his words in his mind, fearing that he would say something bad and anger the heroine of the world, which would be disastrous.
Fu Xingchen glanced at Shao Leyan's embarrassed expression and took over the conversation.
"It was love at first sight."
As soon as these words were spoken, the other six people present had different expressions and kept silent tacitly.
Fu Xingchen seemed not to notice the change in atmosphere, and considerately placed the steak he had cut in front of Shao Leyan.
Shao Leyan glanced at Fu Xingchen and a smile appeared on his lips.
But in the eyes of others, their intimate interaction was extremely glaring, even provocative.
"So it was love at first sight? I thought it was because Sister Le Yan had special abilities and only she could accept it..."
“That’s enough!”
Bang!
Shao Leyan was startled by the sudden sound of slamming the table, and subconsciously looked at Fu Xingyan, who was angry and interrupted Mu Jiaojiao for some unknown reason.
This was the first time she saw Fu Xingyan trembling with anger and bloodshot eyes. It was novel, but she was also a little scared.
The last time he lost control, he did those outrageous things with her in the laboratory.
But this time his anger was obviously focused on Mu Jiaojiao alone.
But why?
Doesn’t Fu Xingyan like Mu Jiaojiao?
Mu Jiaojiao looked at Fu Xingyan in panic, who suddenly pointed the finger at her, and tears instantly burst out of her eyes.
Lu Chuchen felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife. He suddenly stood up and confronted Fu Xingyan.
"Fu Xingyan, don't go too far!"
"I'm going too far? Aren't you guys who have always been targeting my sister-in-law even more excessive? Has she ever offended any of you?"
"Okay, Xingyan," Shao Leyan gently tugged at the hem of Fu Xingyan's clothes, "Jiaojiao is just simply curious, and she has no ill intentions."
In an instant, everyone's attention shifted to Shao Leyan again.
Mu Jiaojiao sobbed and bit her lower lip, trying not to make a crying sound that would embarrass herself.
She never expected Shao Leyan to speak for her. Her eyes, which were full of envy and resentment, flashed with a hint of confusion.
But Lu Chuchen did not accept Shao Leyan's sudden kindness.
"Stop being so hypocritical! If you were truly so kind, things wouldn't have gotten so tense yesterday. Are you trying to be the good guy now?"
Shao Leyan was stunned, pursed his lips, and lowered his head to avoid Lu Chuchen's gaze that seemed to be spitting fire.
Bang!
Lu Chuchen reacted quickly and took three steps back, but even so, a piece of leather from his leather jacket was cut off by the lightning.
He quickly took off his coat and threw it away, then casually threw a fist-sized fireball at Fu Xingchen.
White lightning and red flames suddenly collided on the square dining table. After a loud "bang", it exploded like a meteorite hitting an asteroid, with sparks flying everywhere.
Shao Leyan suddenly felt a pulling force on her neck, which instantly took her away from the battlefield.
However, due to her awareness of the crisis, she still raised her arms to protect her head, as if to protect herself.
When she came to her senses from the chaos and raised her head, the scene before her was all tinged with a faint golden color.
She raised her hand to touch it, but her outstretched right hand was also covered with a layer of golden light, covering her whole body like a protective shield.
She couldn't help but think of Le An's introduction to this sweet pet world. Her eyes passed through the golden light, over the heavy thunder and flames, and accurately locked onto Mu Jinsheng who was fighting with all his might at the center of the conflict.
The only person with light-related abilities in the world, the true Son of the Sun, and the strongest person in the Central City besides Lu Chuchen.
But now, he had to protect the war here from spreading outside the house, and deal with Fu Xingyan's occasional interference, so he had no time to spare.
But why did his supernatural power cover himself?
Shao Leyan couldn't figure it out either.
But what she couldn't understand was that there were obviously more people in the Central City, so why couldn't they deal with the two brothers of the Fu family?
Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head, and a chill spread from head to toe.
There was one person she ignored from beginning to end.
"Ma'am, who are you looking for? Are you looking for me?"
Shao Leyan's blood froze instantly and he stood still.
Mu Sheng seemed to be pleased by Shao Leyan's dazed look, and stood beside her happily.
"I originally thought you were one of those women who used their beauty and body to please the powerful in exchange for resources in the apocalypse. But I was wrong. You are a very charming woman. Not only does Fu Xingchen want you, but even Fu Xingyan is deeply in love with you."
"You misunderstood. The relationship between Xingyan and I is that of uncle and sister-in-law."
"Really? But a high-level psychic like him, who is so calm and composed, can risk his life for his beloved. Do you think you are just a simple sister-in-law to him?"
"City Lord Mu is overthinking. Instead of worrying about the affairs of our underground city, why don't you go help Lu Chuchen and your son? If they keep fighting like this, they will both be crippled by my husband."
Mu Sheng glanced nonchalantly at the four people who were fighting fiercely not far away. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Mu Jiaojiao hiding safely in the golden light of Mu Jinsheng not far away, and a feeling of hatred arose in his heart.
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