"Liuyue, why are you so cold to me? Is there something I did wrong?"
Qin Yi called out to her, took a step forward, and tried to pull Liu Yue back, but the girl subtly avoided him.
"Young Master Qin, please have some self-respect."
Liu Yue said coldly, "I don't really like interacting with strangers."
After saying that, Liuyue turned and left.
In the original owner's memories, Qin Yi was indeed a good person, but she was... always indifferent, especially to people she didn't know well.
She couldn't be bothered to play along with Qin Yixu.
"Liuyue..."
Standing there, Qin Yi looked hurt. The Liu Yue of the past was never like this. It was the same face, but he felt completely unfamiliar with her.
"Cousin." At that moment, a girl in a green dress walked over.
"Um."
Qin Yi nodded indifferently.
“Cousin, you almost died in the Wuwang Mountains because of this good-for-nothing, and you even offended the Crown Prince, but what did she do to you? It’s really too much.”
"Hong Mengyu," Qin Yi said in a low voice, "Don't say such things again."
"Cousin!" Hong Mengyu said, feeling extremely wronged. "He was just speaking up for you."
Although Qin Yi is not as good as the Crown Prince, he is still considered one of the most talented among the four great families.
Hong Mengyu couldn't understand why Qin Yi would like a good-for-nothing.
How could this good-for-nothing be worthy of Qin Yi?
"I don't need your voice of protest," Qin Yi said coldly. "Don't say things like that again."
After saying that, Qin Yi turned and left.
"cousin!"
Hong Mengyu stomped her feet in anger. They had grown up together since childhood and were even cousins, but her cousin's gaze never fell on her.
In what way is she inferior to that good-for-nothing? Besides having a pretty face, what else about that good-for-nothing is presentable?
Hong Mengyu sneered: "Jun Liuyue, you deserve to die! You're clearly engaged to His Highness the Crown Prince, yet you still cling to your cousin!"
The Imperial Garden.
"I heard that Luo Yishui was kicked out of the Jun family, and His Highness the Crown Prince took her in. Could it be... that His Highness the Crown Prince really intends to marry Luo Yishui?"
Although Luo Yishui's talent was extraordinary, they still had a natural aversion to women without status.
Moreover, Luo Yishui moved into the Crown Prince's residence before she was even married!
"The Jun family is probably going to lose face."
"Yes, but who can blame him when Jun Liuyue is such a good-for-nothing? What man would want to marry a good-for-nothing?"
If it were an ordinary family, it would be fine, but Jun Liuyue is a member of the Jun family!
How could the Crown Prince willingly allow his position as the primary consort to be taken by a good-for-nothing?
"I heard that Elder Chi Zun of the Divine Soul Hall is Luo Yishui's master. You'd better watch your words, as Luo Yishui is an alchemist."
Upon hearing this, the women all stopped their discussion. After all, if they offended an alchemist, their families would never forgive them.
"No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince wanted to annul the engagement," a woman muttered.
"Heavens! Miss Luo's talent is so amazing? I heard that her beast spirit is a phoenix! And she's an alchemist, a dual profession? It's so enviable."
"It's a real pity that General Jun has announced that he is cutting ties with such a person."
Alchemists are people other families wouldn't even have a chance to recruit.
Once Luo Yishui's identity as an alchemist was revealed, many powerful families tried to win him over.
"No wonder the Jun family was destined to fall from its position as the head of the four great families sooner or later! They're so short-sighted!"
At this moment, Luo Yishui walked over, and all the women stood up when they saw her.
Luo Yishui's face was rosy. She had given the Xuan Yuan Pill to His Highness the Crown Prince today, and she believed that soon... His Highness the Crown Prince would be able to break off his engagement with Jun Liuyue.
That will be the time when she becomes the Crown Princess.
Luo Yishui thoroughly enjoyed the flattering words from these people. Before she became the adopted daughter of the Jun family, when she followed behind Jun Liuyue, these noble ladies wouldn't even glance at her.
Even after she became the adopted daughter of the Jun family, these noble ladies still didn't take her seriously.
But now, seeing these people's fawning expressions, Luo Yishui felt incredibly happy.
"Oh, isn't that Miss Jun?"
A slightly mocking voice rang out from the crowd, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
A figure in crimson robes strode over, but Liu Yue didn't notice them at first.
"I've heard that Miss Jun is exceptionally talented. How about we have a competition?" Hong Mengyu stepped forward and sized up Jun Liuyue.
Seeing that face filled me with envy. Although she was a good-for-nothing, just by standing there, she could outshine all the noble ladies.
She used to be timid and submissive, but now Liuyue exudes an undeniable aura in every gesture.
If only she could ruin that face...
"boring."
Jun Liuyue stretched, uninterested in competing with these brats.
Her current cultivation level is equivalent to the mid-stage of the Spirit King Realm. Compared to these brats, isn't this a case of overwhelming them?
But Hong Mengyu had no intention of letting Jun Liuyue go. A sharp white light flashed in front of Liuyue, leaving a deep ditch in the ground.
Hong Mengyu drew her sword and blocked the girl's path. "What? You're afraid to fight me?"
Jun Liuyue slowly raised her head, her eyes gradually turning cold as she looked at Hong Mengyu.
Meeting the cold gaze, Hong Mengyu was startled and subconsciously looked away. How could this good-for-nothing have such a strong aura?
She dared not look directly at him, and snorted coldly, "What? You dare not? A tiger daughter of a military family, it seems the Jun family has produced a cowardly turtle! Hahaha."
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
The smile in Jun Liuyue's eyes faded little by little. She crossed her arms and said teasingly, "Are you sure you want to compete with me?"
“Of course!” Hong Mengyu nodded.
“Alright, but ordinary competitions are no fun. How about we settle this in one round?” Liu Yue raised an eyebrow and looked at her with a smile.
Hong Mengyu only wanted Liu Yue to be laughed at, she didn't want to go this far, but she didn't expect this good-for-nothing to suggest going to the life-or-death arena right away?
Hong Mengyu suddenly looked at Liu Yue: "Do you know what you're saying?" She sneered: "Jun Liu Yue, you are still as cowardly as ever. But if you shout that you, Jun Liu Yue, are a piece of trash three times today, I might not make things difficult for you."
Hong Mengyu raised her chin and said with a smile.
"I only play life-or-death matches."
Liu Yue smiled sweetly.
A life-or-death situation...
Everyone was stunned. Had this good-for-nothing gone mad? The life-or-death game, as the name suggests, was a game where one round determined life or death!
Unless your opponent takes pity on you, even if they kill you, there's no way to seek justice! This has been the rule of the Canglan Continent since ancient times.
Amidst the crowd, Luo Yishui's eyes gleamed with excitement. As long as Jun Liuyue died at Hong Mengyu's hands, no one would be able to stand in her way anymore.
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