Chapter 171 Because Xie Jiaoyue's movement technique is...
Because Xie Jiaoyue was so agile, when Gongshi Feifei sent people to "invite" her, Xie Jiaoyue was like a nimble fish, weaving through the crowd while handing out pamphlets about Chu Xingjin's romantic affairs to those around her.
Even seemingly omnipotent cultivators are just as interested in gossip. Although some people initially pretended to be reserved and forced themselves not to look at the pamphlets around them, they couldn't resist their curiosity after everyone around them exclaimed "Wow!" and wanted to see what this rising star had done.
Oh, it's pretty ordinary. It's just that some outstanding young men can't control their lower bodies. First, they flirted with their betrothed, arranged by their parents and matchmakers. Then, they had an ambiguous relationship with the eldest daughter of the Phoenix Clan. From time to time, their betrothed's cousin also acted as a confidante. And now, they've gotten involved with the daughter of the Gongshi Clan.
The problem is that Chu Xingjin's romantic affairs involved very unusual people.
In the Buzhou Immortal Realm, there is a beauty ranking list, with separate lists for men and women. The women's list has remained unchanged for many years until Xie Jiaoyue and others came to the Buzhou Immortal Realm. Especially after Xie Jiaoyue won first place, her support rate soared.
Feng Qianqian also has a high approval rating. She is the legitimate daughter of the Phoenix Clan. If one can win Feng Qianqian's favor and marry into the Phoenix Clan, one doesn't even need to think about it. One knows that one's life will be very comfortable. Not only will one not lack elixirs and medicines, but one will also be highly respected by the world.
What kind of audacity did he have to dare to provoke two female cultivators at the same time? Isn't he afraid that their parents will come looking for him and tear this fickle man to pieces?
The stories recorded in the gossip booklet are even more outrageous.
What kind of stingy man gave his fiancée's elixir to his confidante, secretly keeping the best one for himself and only sending the defective one?
He made statements that garnered his fiancée's family's full support, yet he also provoked his fiancée's cousin.
As people watched, their gazes couldn't help but drift towards Feng Qianqian and Xie Jiaoyue.
Pretty sister, look at them. They're obedient, well-behaved, and devoted. Aren't they much better than this guy?
Feng Qianqian already heard people recommending themselves.
"Hello." The tone was very respectful. "Perhaps you were attracted by Chu Xingjin's talent before, but think about it, you are also a top twenty genius in the swordsmanship category of the entire region competition. Is the ability of your Daoist partner important? With your abilities, what kind of Daoist partner can't you have? This kind of fickle person is not suitable for you."
Feng Qianqian laughed. Her tears mingled with her laughter, making her look extremely disheveled.
"Alright, Lingliu, don't think I can't find you just because you're using a magic weapon to disguise yourself."
Xie Lingliu wiped her face. She naturally knew who the main characters of this engagement ceremony were, but because she was worried, she found a way to sneak in.
Now that her identity had been discovered, she no longer needed to pretend. In the instant she deactivated the magic weapon, she looked up and found that Feng Qianqian had vanished.
The banquet had been completely ruined by Xie Jiaoyue and could not possibly continue. Gongshi had begun sending the guests back one by one, and the main characters were no longer there.
Based on her understanding of Chu Xingjin, Feng Qianqian found a small path and, as she walked, she indeed found Chu Xingjin's figure by an artificial pond.
“Brother Chu… Chu Xingjin.”
The familiar voice startled Chu Xingjin, and when he turned around, his face was somewhat ferocious.
"Qianqian, what brings you here?" He tried to control his voice, as if he had just discovered Feng Qianqian's presence.
Feng Qianqian didn't even bother to smile: "I've been waiting for you to come back."
Chu Xingjin pondered for a while. Now that Feng Qianqian had discovered everything, he seemed unable to find any suitable excuse to explain it all.
If there's no explanation, then so be it.
He once thought Feng Qianqian was so wonderful and the most suitable candidate for a cultivation partner, but now he thinks that Feng Qianqian, who was raised in a pampered manner, is too delicate and not as obedient and sensible as Gongshi Yue. Moreover, the Phoenix Clan is not like the Gongshi Clan, willing to give him so many cultivation resources.
In his eyes now, Feng Qianqian is just an ordinary, somewhat pretty person. If she is willing to follow him without any official status, he is willing to give her a chance out of consideration for their past relationship.
Chu Xingjin spoke frankly about his inner thoughts.
Even Feng Qianqian laughed when she heard this.
"You mean, you want me to be your mistress?"
The term was so unfamiliar that she felt a little embarrassed when she said it.
Chu Xingjin nodded: "Is it inappropriate? I am destined to become a Celestial Venerable, and I will not have only one woman. If you truly love me, you should know that the one who helps me the most right now is not you but Gong Shiyue, so naturally she is the best. If you can also demonstrate your value in the future, then rest assured, I can also make you my secondary wife."
He tilted his head and thought for a moment: "Of course, I will always remember the bond between us. Even if I can't make you my equal wife, you will always be the one with the highest status among my other women."
High status? Like before she gracefully appeared?
Feng Qianqian found it utterly absurd.
Why does Chu Xingjin have such confidence? Is it because of his love?
No, not at all. Chu Xingjin just thinks he has a higher cultivation level and is in a superior position, while Feng Qianqian is in a subordinate position, so she can be treated and manipulated at will.
The same goes for Gongshi Yue. Chu Xingjin didn't really respect Gongshi Yue, which is why he said things like "raising Ping's wife," which showed a lack of respect for Gongshi Yue.
Feng Qianqian sighed. Yes, she was not strong enough. Jiaoyue was already stronger than Chu Xingjin and had become number one. If Chu Xingjin faced Jiaoyue, he would definitely be trembling and would never have said what he just said.
She used to think that if she was strong enough, she could win back Chu Xingjin's heart, and that strength could bring her the love she wanted.
But now she realizes that talking about something as abstract and unrealistic as love isn't powerful enough; she can't even earn equal respect.
She grew up in a smooth and peaceful environment. Although she knew she should cultivate diligently, the pressure was too small, and her efforts were just ordinary, going with the flow.
After meeting Jiaoyue, he was just following in her footsteps.
She is not as good as Jiaoyue, which is certainly due to differences in talent, but there is also a difference in spirit.
She had always acknowledged these gaps and didn't feel any resentment, but now, she felt incredibly resentful.
If she were powerful enough, could she slap Chu Xingjin across the face, tie him up, and take him back to the Phoenix Clan, letting him see what the Phoenix Clan's iron wings are all about?
But right now, she doesn't have that ability. She can't even contend with Chu Xingjin alone, let alone the Gongshi clan.
A tiny flame appeared from her fingertips.
The flames gradually grew larger, engulfing the surrounding air. In just a few breaths, they grew from the size of a willow leaf to engulfing Feng Qianqian entirely.
A crimson light shone in Chu Xingjin's eyes. Before he could scream, he saw flames brush against the hem of his clothes.
Several Five Elements spells struck the hem of his clothes, but the flames were not extinguished. Instead, they grew stronger and stronger, and were about to burn his skin. The scorching temperature made him terrified.
No, Feng Qianqian is a member of the Phoenix Clan, this is Phoenix True Fire!
He tried several methods but couldn't extinguish the Phoenix True Fire. With the fire threatening to engulf him, he had no choice but to take off his outer robe. However, because he wasn't fast enough, his inner robe was also ignited by flames.
Chu Xingjin had no choice but to frantically continue taking off his clothes, one by one, until his naked skin was exposed to the air.
The firelight illuminated the sky, attracting guests who hadn't yet left, who gradually gathered around.
For example, Gong Shichuo's sisters.
To comfort Gong Shichuo, the young ladies naturally wouldn't leave immediately. But Gong Shichuo was nowhere to be found, so they wandered around aimlessly, looking for something to watch.
But when I looked at it, oh my god, I felt like I was going to get a sty.
It was already late, but under the firelight, everything was clearly visible, down to the smallest detail. Every hair on Chu Xingjin's legs was so clear, swaying back and forth under the ravages of the wind and fire.
How could someone take off their clothes in broad daylight like this?!
It's so disgustingly white!
Have you no shame?!
What kind of guy did the Gongshi family choose as their son-in-law?!
On the other side, the vanished members of the Gongshi clan and Xie Jiaoyue were sharing a room.
All those with the surname Gongshi present stood opposite Xie Jiaoyue, with the exception of one person: Gongshi Moyu.
Gongshi Feifei looked at Gongshi Moyu with an unfriendly expression. Although they had never met, he had already sent over information about these people from the side branches after the arrival of the people from Jinling City. He naturally knew that Gongshi Moyu had left the Gongshi clan many years ago.
This behavior can be considered a betrayal.
But now is clearly not the time to deal with this.
"Xie Jiaoyue, what do you want?"
Xie Jiaoyue was surprised: "You don't plan to give up on Chu Xingjin?"
Gongshi Feifei remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
Xie Jiaoyue didn't understand, her two delicate eyebrows furrowed together, and after thinking for a long time, she asked, "You wouldn't happen to be one of the few potential candidates that you need to reach the Heavenly Ascension level, would you?"
Even among the powerful families of Buzhou Immortal Realm, finding someone with talent comparable to that of a protagonist like Chu Xingjin is not easy.
Ultimately, for a small place like Jinling City to have two people with Heavenly Spiritual Roots is practically an auspicious sign from the ancestral graves of the entire city. There aren't that many exceptionally talented people in the world.
Even the Gongshi clan had to face the predicament of having no capable successors among their descendants.
Chu Xingjin became extremely important.
Gongshi Feifei still did not answer Xie Jiaoyue's question. He did not need to explain to Xie Jiaoyue that the advancement of a Heavenly-level family was not only based on hard conditions, but also on the harmony of heaven.
The increasing demonic energy is a disaster for ordinary people, but for the Gongshi Clan, it's a rare opportunity. After so many years, the advancement of Heavenly-level families has finally been opened. If they miss this chance, they don't know if they'll ever get another one.
Most importantly, he probably won't live to see it.
Who wouldn't want to accomplish this during their time as clan leader?
Gongshi Feifei set his conditions: "As long as you are willing to clear the name of the Gongshi family, everything before was a rumor you spread, a delusion caused by your madness. Chu Xingjin has no problem with it. Name your price."
Gongshi Feifei's eyes were sinister. If Xie Jiaoyue weren't so conspicuous and attracting so many eyes that she might ruin his plans, he would have killed her.
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