Chapter 136 She will come back to the inner city with me
"Master Pool?" The man in the wooden room sounded puzzled. He chuckled, "Shadow, when did you become blind? Why would Master Pool appear for such a trivial matter? Hurry up and kill this man, I can't wait any longer—"
"Luo Yiyan." A murderous glint flashed in Linghu Zhuoyu's eyes.
Luo Yiyan's voice stopped abruptly, and then he hurriedly lifted the curtain next to the wooden room, leaning out with his whole body. The moment he saw the boy, his expression was both terrified and comical.
Mu Jianjian yawned softly as she watched the man in brocade robes tumble and scramble down from the wooden chamber. He almost tripped and fell after landing on the monster, and she wanted to laugh.
Although she could handle these things on her own, the scene of being slapped in the face after being backed up by someone else is just too satisfying.
But how did Linghu Zhuoyu recognize her?
Mu Jianjian patted her face, realizing that she was wearing yet another human skin mask.
"Master Chi...Master Chi, I didn't mean to be disrespectful to you. I just thought that someone as busy as you would be cultivating and handling affairs in the inner city. I didn't expect to see you outside the city."
After Luo Yiyan climbed off the monster's body, his previously stuttering words became more and more fluent, and he finally managed to make sense of what he had just said. He glared fiercely at the black-robed man who hadn't done his job well, but then looked at the boy and instantly became obsequious.
"Apologize." Linghu Zhuoyu had already sentenced the man to death in her heart, but knowing that someone was standing behind him, she could only suppress her ruthless thoughts and wait to do so later.
His gaze swept over Luo Yiyan, making the latter feel as if he were in an abyss.
"Apologize?" Luo Yiyan repeated incredulously, not understanding what the other person meant. "Apologize? Apologize for what?"
Seeing that the young master looked ignorant and spoiled by the master, the man in black robes leaned down and said to the girl behind Linghu Zhuoyu, "Young master is blind and does not recognize Mount Tai. He did not mean to offend this young lady. Please forgive him."
From the very beginning of his fight with this girl, he sensed that she was no ordinary person. Despite exuding an aura of Qi Condensation, she was able to easily dodge his attacks, and now the appearance of the Pool Master further proved this point.
It seems the young master has really messed up this time.
"Why are you apologizing to her?" Luo Yiyan, oblivious to the gravity of the situation, yelled at the leaning man, "Like this—"
How could someone as lowly as her deserve his apology!
Before Luo Yiyan could finish speaking, a female voice interrupted him, "Young Master Luo, it would be best to apologize if innocent people were hurt."
Mu Jianjian raised an eyebrow and turned her head, seeing a man and a woman walking out of the teahouse on the side of the street. The man was handsome and the woman was beautiful, and their faces were similar, so they were probably siblings.
Seeing that the girl was wearing a purple dress and that her eyes had been glued to Linghu Zhuoyu since she appeared, she roughly figured out what was going on in the girl's mind.
A gossipy heart burned fiercely in Mu Jianjian's heart.
"Shen Ningyu, what's it to you?" Luo Yiyan didn't buy it. He felt disgusted by the pretentious girl and looked at Shen Fengzhou behind him with an unfriendly expression.
Trying to gain favor with the pool master by stepping on him?
What's the point of making such a fuss about pursuing Linghu Zhuoyu in the outer city, yet desperately trying to keep the news from Miss Linghu? It's something you can see through at a glance.
"Young Master Luo, show some respect before you speak to my sister." Shen Fengzhou stepped in front of Shen Ningyu.
“Luo Yiyan, I remember that the Luo family head taught you a lesson last time for stepping on someone, but you still haven’t learned your lesson?” Linghu Zhuoyu said, “In that case, there is no need for you to exist.”
He patted the restless Xiao Hua, who excitedly twisted her long body to Mu Jianjian, rubbed against her fingertips, and stuck out her tongue to greet her.
"Pfft—" Mu Jianjian couldn't help but laugh out loud at Xiaohua's silly appearance, and said in a low voice, "How can you be so cute?"
Where am I cute?!
These words immediately made Xiaohua straighten up, her beady eyes widening, and she stopped trying to rub against her.
"Okay, okay, not cute, not cute." Mu Jianjian felt like she was coaxing a three-year-old child. Her gentle words finally made Xiaohua affectionate again.
The two of them seemed oblivious to the oppressive atmosphere, which deeply stung Shen Ningyu's eyes. She clenched her fists, letting her nails dig into her flesh, seemingly unaware of the pain.
This snake grew up alongside Lord Linghu, and apart from itself, it was not friendly at all, even as ferocious as its master. Yet now it is so affectionate with this unfamiliar girl.
At this moment, Luo Yiyan finally realized the real reason why he was stopped by Linghu Zhuoyu. As he listened to the other party's words, his heart sank to the bottom.
If this killing god is really angered, it's not just him... the entire Luo family will be finished!
Luo Yiyan disregarded the other party's identity, walked up to Mu Jianjian, stared at her in fear as she hugged the snake affectionately, and began to bend down and apologize repeatedly. Where was his arrogant demeanor from the beginning?
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I was blind, it's all...it's all this beast's fault!" Luo Yiyan's eyes darted around, and he suddenly spotted the monster that had stopped and was staring at him. His tone was harsh, "It's this beast that's bothering us, it's just a beast, every time I ride it I can't control it from trampling people..."
"...When I get home, I'll kill it right away, okay? No, I'll definitely kill it to avenge Miss's heartbreak." Luo Yiyan was so terrified that he started to ramble incoherently.
Mu Jianjian gradually stopped rubbing against Xiao Hua's hand, and looked at Luo Yiyan with sad eyes.
This shows he doesn't dare take responsibility himself, letting a mindless, unintelligent monster stop him—just like his personality.
Mu Jianjian had no intention of taking her anger out on the demon beast. She put away her smile and said calmly, "No need, it's alright."
She could tell that the other party came from a prominent family, so she didn't want to cause Linghu Zhuoyu any trouble in the street because of her relationship with him. She was already prepared to take revenge in the dark of night, masked.
This makes it much easier to solve.
Luo Yiyan breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that it was fortunate this person was easy to talk to. Little did he know that the two people opposite him had already written his ending.
I wonder what relationship this girl has with the pool master...
"Sister, when did you arrive at Duan Yuechi? You must be exhausted from the long journey." Linghu Zhuoyu withdrew her gaze from Luo Yiyan and put aside her plans to deal with the Luo family's affairs.
He turned around and focused all his attention on the girl.
He still remembers the first time he met his sister at the inn, when she stepped forward to save the manager, and this time was no different.
My sister is still as kind as when we first met, while I have changed a lot.
"No." Mu Jianjian shook her head, then suddenly remembered something and secretly transmitted her voice to the boy, "Should I call you Master Pool like the others?"
"Call me whatever you wish, sister." Linghu Zhuoyu smiled as she listened to the girl's cautious question in her mind. She spoke in a soft, sweet voice, not bothering to hide it from those around her, her eyes filled with a doting affection that she herself was unaware of.
Shen Ningyu was stunned, standing there motionless, while Shen Fengzhou almost thought he had mistaken her for someone else. The cultivators in the shadows even thought that the pool master might be possessed by a ghost.
The pool owner has never laughed like that before!
Mu Jianjian clutched her girlish heart, feeling as if her eyes had been dazzled. She thought to herself that it was unfair. Holding Xiaohua, she asked, "Yuyu, you're familiar with this area. Would you like to show us around sometime?"
Even if she doesn't have time, she can explore all the restaurants and eateries here by herself!
Before Linghu Zhuoyu could answer, Shen Ningyu finally came to her senses. Suppressing her jealousy, she approached the two with an innocent and perfect smile. "This young lady looks like she's just arrived at Duan Yuechi. If Lord Linghu has anything to do, I can accompany her."
elder sister?
In what way is she a sister? She can't possibly be a biological sister!
"I'm fine, sister." Linghu Zhuoyu looked at the human and the snake, basking in the sunlight and radiating endless gentleness and patience, without even sparing her a glance.
Shen Ningyu maintained her smile, "I greatly admire Miss's courage in stepping forward to save people just now. If Miss doesn't mind, you can come and live in our Shen residence. I will make sure you are well taken care of."
“She will come back to the inner city with me.” Linghu Zhuoyu glanced at her coldly.
The biting cold made Shen Ningyu take a step back.
Inner city?
No woman has set foot in the inner city for many years, yet he wants to bring this ugly monster into the inner city!
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