At that moment, Qin Luo heard the two men's barbed conversation and felt a loud "buzz" in his head, which immediately gave him a headache.
Although he had a premonition of this scene, he only truly realized the severity of the situation when he saw even the usually cold Dan Bingli become so angry that she spoke sharply.
However, he knew in his heart that he absolutely could not speak rashly at this moment; silence was the best option.
After all, he had already taken the first step of being frank and open with the world, and every step from now on would be extremely precarious. If he were to be even slightly careless and show the slightest bias in his words towards either side, it would be unrealistic to expect them to coexist peacefully.
The only chance of survival can only be broken by external forces.
Thinking of this, Qin Luo took advantage of the two's inattention and gave Huang Lu a very subtle wink.
But when Huang Lu recalled Murong Liyue's all-around sweeping attack, she felt like a stone was stuck in her chest, and she felt very uncomfortable.
She had just lowered her stance so much, hoping to gain some understanding, but Murong Liyue completely disregarded it and was unforgiving.
This immediately stirred up resentment in Huang Lu's heart. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. So she simply pretended not to see Qin Luo's gaze, stood still, and showed no intention of acting according to Qin Luo's instructions.
At this moment, Qin Luo finally realized that he had gone too far.
He had originally thought that Huang Lu was his backup plan, so that he could stop the situation in time no matter how serious it was. But now he didn't expect that a woman's heart is as unfathomable as a needle at the bottom of the sea.
Huang Lu's outburst caused his barely maintained plan to collapse instantly.
The rivalry between Murong Liyue and Dan Bingli continues to escalate.
Hearing Dan Bingli's sarcastic remark, Murong Liyue's temper flared up. Dan Bingli was taking advantage of her vulnerability, and she couldn't say anything?
"On my way back, I heard from the people in the sect that Fairy Dan, who was ranked fortyth on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, was like frost and snow, cold and ruthless. Now it seems that the rumors may not be credible. I originally thought that Miss Dan was a person who was detached from the world and did not meddle in the mortal world, but I did not expect her to be so proactive. It is really unexpected."
At this point, Murong Liyue glanced at the somewhat flustered Qin Luo before turning her gaze back to Dan Bingli, her meaning clear.
Dan Bingli's brows furrowed slightly, and the coldness in her eyes intensified.
“Miss Murong, your words are quite strange. Although I am not talented, I am unwilling to suffer this unwarranted slander. The fame on the Wind and Cloud Ranking is like fleeting clouds to me. I, Dan Bingli, only follow my heart in this world. Unlike some people, I do not lose my composure once disturbed by the outside world, and only become a laughing stock.”
Although the two exchanged words without directly hurling insults, every sentence was laced with hidden barbs, and the surrounding air was scorched by this invisible battle.
Qin Luo stood by anxiously, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. The situation was now extremely bad, but he was helpless. All he could do was pray that the last 'trick' would arrive soon.
But instead of getting a backup plan, they received Huang Lu's "royal flush".
Huang Lu, who had been silent all along, suddenly said softly:
"Sisters, please stop arguing like this..."
As she spoke, she timidly approached the two women, seemingly trying to pull them apart.
Murong Liyue and Dan Bingli were both slightly taken aback by Huang Lu's sudden appearance.
Huang Lu seized the opportunity to continue:
“I know I shouldn’t be here and have angered my sisters, but I just can’t bear to see this. Luo Lang cherishes all his sisters, but things in this world are unpredictable, which has led to this situation.”
The moment the word "Luo Lang" was uttered, Murong Liyue and Dan Bingli's expressions instantly turned extremely ugly.
It should be noted that Murong Liyue always referred to herself by Qin Luo's real name, which stemmed from Qin Luo's Daoist partner, Xia Zihan.
Deep in Murong Liyue's heart, the good upbringing she received from childhood constantly reminded her that she was just a newcomer in this emotional journey.
She worried that if she were to become too affectionate with Qin Luo when she met Xia Zihan, it might offend Xia Zihan and cause a lot of trouble.
This concern has long constrained her words and actions when interacting with Qin Luo, making her always cautious and daring not to cross the line.
Dan Bingli was the same. When she first saw Qin Luo and Murong Liyue talking, they used their real names. After she confessed to him, although her feelings for Qin Luo grew stronger, she still followed this unwritten agreement.
When the two came to their senses, Murong Liyue stared wide-eyed at Huang Lu in disbelief:
"You...you actually called him that?"
Dan Bingli snorted coldly:
"What a fine young man, Luo Lang! He is truly deeply affectionate."
Faced with their words, Huang Lu stopped pretending to be weak, but she didn't directly confront them either. Her eyes flickered, and then she weakly said to Qin Luo:
"Luo Lang, I know that my way of addressing you may displease my sisters, but it is truly the most natural way I address you. I never intended to compete with my sisters, I just couldn't help myself."
Upon hearing this, both Murong Liyue and Dan Bingli immediately turned their attention to Qin Luo, whom they had subconsciously forgotten.
Seeing the battle suddenly spread to him, Qin Luo felt a chill run down his spine. He looked awkwardly at the scene before him, his eyes darting nervously between Murong Liyue and Dan Bingli, trying to find the right words.
The three women all turned their gazes to Qin Luo, seemingly waiting for him to give an explanation that would satisfy them.
Just as the atmosphere became so tense it was almost frozen, a sharp whooshing sound suddenly rang out, the sound arrow piercing through the dull air and reaching everyone's ears.
Qin Luo's heart, which had been clenched in knots, suddenly relaxed as if he had found a glimmer of hope, and he quickly looked up in the direction of the sound.
As expected, Su Yaoyue gracefully descended from the sky, her chest exuding an air of arrogance.
Murong Liyue and Dan Bingli's gazes unconsciously fell on Su Yaoyue. When they saw her stunning figure, a complex emotion welled up in their hearts, a feeling mixed with envy and inferiority.
Huang Lu is quite proud of her figure and often feels that she has some advantages in this regard.
But at this moment, after her gaze swept over Su Yaoyue several times, she had to admit that she was indeed slightly inferior to Su Yaoyue in some aspects.
After landing, Su Yaoyue keenly sensed the tense atmosphere on the scene. Her beautiful eyes swept over everyone, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. It was unclear whether she was surprised by the chaos of the situation or felt a sense of inexplicable annoyance.
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