For a moment, faced with this sudden situation, you, who always thought you had everything under control, froze, clearly not expecting this to happen so quickly.
You quickly glanced left and right at the two graceful figures rushing towards you from different directions. Behind Xia Zihan, you saw a number of people watching with interest, while behind Yi Ting stood a slender woman in white.
In the short time you noticed, Xia Zihan and Yi Ting had already arrived in front of you, and at the same time, Murong Liyue and the other two also emerged from the ruins.
Upon seeing Xia Zihan, you could clearly see a flicker of panic in Murong Liyue's eyes. The usually aloof and serene Murong Liyue felt an unprecedented sense of shame. Seeing her like this, Su Yaoyue and Huang Lu, standing beside her, also began to connect the dots between Xia Zihan and Murong Liyue.
[Upon seeing you again after many years, Xia Zihan lifted the thin veil covering her garment, revealing her stunning beauty that captivated the entire audience. At the same time, Yi Ting did the same, removing her loose-fitting dress to reveal her voluptuous and alluring figure.]
When Xia Zihan saw the three girls behind you, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, but it was merely a slight displeasure. After all, she didn't dare to think too much about it, assuming they were simply your teammates in this year's inter-university competition. However, she remained quite wary.
But when Xia Zihan saw Yi Ting, her affectionate eyes instantly widened in anger, and she pointed a finger at Yi Ting, saying, "You wicked disciple who still harbors feelings for your master, how dare you show your face next to Qin Luo!"
Hearing these barbed and exploitative words, Yi Ting's gentle and longing face had already changed, but she secretly glanced at you, then deliberately straightened her devilish posture, saying in a somewhat weak tone, "Master has me in his heart. That day, you slapped me without a word, and then made me leave Master. How could you be so domineering?" After speaking, Yi Ting looked at you with tears in her eyes, as if waiting for you to uphold justice.
Looking at Yiting's expression, you felt a pang of helplessness and were about to explain when you saw Xia Zihan's face turn ashen.
Murong Liyue, Su Yaoyue, and Huang Lu stood aside, watching this sudden turn of events, momentarily at a loss. Just then, Murong Liyue bit her lower lip, hesitating for a moment, before stepping forward to try and mediate: "Sister Xia... Sister Xia, let's talk this out, don't ruin the harmony..."
Hearing "Sister Xia," Xia Zihan froze for a moment, as if she had anticipated something. When she saw your somewhat evasive gaze, she immediately sneered in anger. "I thought Dean Wan Xuan's daughter would know what it meant to be lenient and strict, but I didn't expect you to be no better. You're in cahoots with this wicked disciple who seduced Master; you're both shameless vixens!"
Upon hearing this, not only did Murong Liyue freeze, but even Su Yaoyue and Huang Lu behind you felt a strong sense of threat, clearly having guessed Xia Zihan's relationship with you and the status she represented.
At this moment, taking advantage of Xia Zihan's distraction of Murong Liyue, Yiting flashed to your side, grabbed your arm, and said with tears in her eyes, "Master, it's been so many years since we last met. I've missed you so much. Don't be afraid of this jealous woman. Now I have the strength to take you away from this miserable place..."
Just as you were feeling overwhelmed, those who had accompanied Xia Zihan and Yi Ting also noticed the troubled situation and quickly stepped forward. Yi Ting's senior sister moved nimbly, reaching Yi Ting's side in a few steps. Her gaze then swept warily over Xia Zihan, her spiritual energy subtly shifting, hinting at a protective instinct.
Beside Xia Zihan, the woman with the blonde ponytail looked around at the crowd, a faint, amused smile playing on her lips, seemingly waiting to see how this drama would end.
The man, who appeared to be from the Starfall Sect, frowned deeply and immediately saw through your two-timing scheme. Having previously thought his pursuit of Xia Zihan was hopeless, a new hope rekindled in his heart.
The man from the Starfall Sect stepped forward, saying with a hint of sarcasm, "I never expected cultivators to be so fickle. Miss Xia is so devoted to you, yet you've betrayed her feelings. I can't bear to watch..." With that, he clenched his fists, gathering spiritual energy around him, assuming a stance of indignation.
Unexpectedly, as these people approached, Xia Zihan, Yi Ting, and Murong Liyue, who were beside you, quickly composed themselves. They knew that in public, they still had to consider your feelings. In an instant, the tense atmosphere subtly shifted; although the five women around you each had their own thoughts, they tacitly ceased their confrontation.
The moment the Starfall Sect man spoke, Xia Zihan's eyes sharpened, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, which had been slightly reddened with anger. Spiritual energy surged in her palm, and a powerful purple aura instantly gathered around her, before she unleashed a palm strike at him without hesitation. The strike carried a whistling wind, and where it passed, the snow on the ground was whipped up, forming a snow curtain.
The man from the Starfall Sect was clearly caught off guard by Xia Zihan's sudden attack. His expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly mobilized his spiritual energy to defend against the palm strike. The powerful impact caused him to stagger and stagger back several steps. Cracks appeared on the ice beneath his feet, spreading outwards.
Xia Zihan snorted coldly, "My business with him is none of your concern, an outsider!" With that, she turned to look at you, her eyes filled with anger and grievance, but even more so with the tender affection of a long-awaited reunion, as if waiting for an explanation from you later...
The man from the Starfall Sect steadied himself, his face alternating between pale and flushed.
Seeing this, Yi Ting's eyes darted around as she quickly assessed the situation. She immediately pressed her advantage, subtly and forcefully revealing her relationship with Qin Luo, her words carrying a hint of coercion.
[Upon hearing Yi Ting's words, Murong Liyue, Su Yaoyue, and Huang Lu exchanged knowing glances. They all nodded to Xia Zihan, addressing her as their sister.]
Hearing these words, Xia Zihan felt a surge of intense resentment and rage. She bit her lower lip hard, her beautiful eyes filled with a murderous intent that seemed to want to devour the four people before her. Then she looked at you, seeing your expectant and pleading expression. Looking around, she realized everyone's eyes were on her. Considering your reputation in front of others, she could only suppress her anger and reluctantly acknowledge their relationship with you!
At this moment, Xia Zihan's heart was filled with bitterness; she felt that she had swallowed an immense grievance for your sake.
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