Chapter 049
Chapter 49: No Man Will Ever Like an Ugly Freak
Jiang Wan Sheng glanced at Xu Zhou Ye before his gaze settled on Shi Zi Chu. He hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing his words before speaking, “Qing Qing, how about I show you my eyes?”
Shi Zi Chu’s smile was cold, her eyes betraying no warmth as she regarded him.
Jiang Wan Sheng quickly fell silent, realizing his mistake. He dared not speak further.
Ye He Qi’s peach blossom eyes curved with a smile, watching the interaction with amusement.
This was another potential weapon to disgust Shi Zi Chu, though one that had to be used cautiously.
“You don’t need to disgust me like that,” Shi Zi Chu said seriously, turning her gaze to Xu Zhou Ye. “In front of so many people, I must make something clear.”
“I was just playing with you all before, trying to provoke Sixth Junior Sister. I have no feelings for any of you! Please stop saying things that could lead to misunderstandings in the future!”
Seeing Shi Zi Chu’s firm resolve, Xu Zhou Ye and Ming Xi Su looked deeply troubled.
Jiang Wan Sheng leaned in to look at Shi Zi Chu, then shot a cold, venomous glance at Xu Zhou Ye and Ming Xi Su.
Forget it. Qing Qing was full of ill intentions, and if her plan was ruined, it would be disastrous.
Xu Zhou Ye sneered, “You’re just playing hard to get!”
To win their favor, Shi Zi Chu nearly offered herself to them. Now, suddenly saying she didn’t like them? It was clearly a case of playing hard to get!
“Senior Brother, don’t be so confident. You have nothing,” Shi Zi Chu replied politely with a faint smile, “I don’t have a habit of taking in trash.”
With that, she turned and gave Jiang Wan Sheng a small smile.
If Sheng Sheng dared to reveal the antidote, then it would be him who died next!
Jiang Wan Sheng immediately understood.
“I almost forgot,” Jiang Wan Sheng smirked, eyeing the porcelain vial in Chu Zhi Sheng’s hand, “There’s only one antidote. I won’t have time to make more in the short term.”
Tonight’s banquet was over, and the day after tomorrow, he would take the disciples to the Eternal Night Forest for training.
With Xing Lan’s skills, they wouldn’t die—at most, they’d suffer a little.
Speaking of training, Jiang Wan Sheng’s eyes grew cold as he glanced at Yan Zhou Bai and Yao Ruo Ruo.
He wanted to kill them, to leave Qing Qing by his side alone.
Facing Xu Zhou Ye and Ming Xi Su’s looks, Chu Zhi Sheng immediately fed the antidote from the porcelain vial to Chu Zhi Rou.
He never showed mercy to rivals in love!
Chu Zhi Rou, still unsure of her fate, blinked rapidly but couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief in her heart.
No man would ever like an ugly freak. As long as her face was fine, she had ways to restore her meridians!
Jiang Wan Sheng’s concoctions were always effective.
Chu Zhi Rou felt her face instantly stop aching.
As her skin began to heal rapidly, Chu Zhi Sheng spoke up, “Rou Rou, don’t worry. Whatever spirit pills you need, I’ll find them for you!”
Chu Zhi Rou touched her smooth, restored face, her expression blooming into a pure and touching smile, “Thank you so much—”
But before she could finish, a mouthful of blood spilled out, splattering onto the ground like falling flower petals.
Chu Zhi Sheng quickly caught her before she could collapse, her fragile form wobbling on her feet.
“Rou Rou!”
“Little Junior Sister!”
The shocked voices of Xu Zhou Ye and Ming Xi Su filled the air, and they forgot their own injuries as they rushed to her side.
Shi Zi Chu took a sharp step back, careful not to stain her dress.
Jiang Wan Sheng stood perfectly still, his hand raising just as Shi Zi Chu stumbled into his embrace.
His long fingers grazed her soft waist, his palm pressing against it.
Jiang Wan Sheng’s hand circled her waist, as though steadying her, “You’re so careless?”
His large hand lingered, rubbing slowly, his touch tender yet somehow provocative.
His cold, piercing gaze flickered over to Shi Zi Chu.
She remained unfazed, only using her elbow to nudge Jiang Wan Sheng, silently reminding him to stop.
Jiang Wan Sheng slowly lifted his gaze, locking eyes with Meng Xi Yu. He could sense something wasn’t quite right in those cold eyes.
Another one?
At that moment, Elder Yuan Ying strode in from the corridor, a group of guards following behind him.
Shi Zi Chu gave Elder Yuan Ying a polite smile and a nod.
Elder Yuan Ying returned the smile before raising his voice in a commanding tone, “Xu Daoist and Ming Daoist have been making trouble for the City Lord’s honored guests, and the City Lord’s hospitality has been lacking. Please, take them away!”
The moment the order was given, Xu Zhou Ye and Ming Xi Su were escorted away by the guards.
Elder Yuan Ying turned to Pei Qing You, his tone unyielding, “Pei Young Master, please.”
Pei Qing You was reluctant to leave Chu Zhi Rou behind, but with Elder Yuan Ying’s sharp command, his pride prevented him from staying.
In the blink of an eye, only Chu Zhi Sheng remained with the ailing Chu Zhi Rou.
Elder Yuan Ying turned to Chu Zhi Sheng, his tone carrying a warning, “Chu Daoist is a guest of Clan Chief Chu. I’ll let this pass for Clan Chief Chu’s sake, but this is the last time.”
With his imposing figure, Elder Yuan Ying looked at Princess Chu Zhi Sheng, his voice firm, “Please send for the City Lord’s alchemist to see to her!”
Jiang Wan Sheng was no use to him now; he had to rely on the City Lord’s alchemist!
Elder Yuan Ying gestured to one of the guards, “Clan Chief Chu, follow him.”
Chu Zhi Sheng hurried off, carrying the bloodied Chu Zhi Rou in his arms.
Elder Yuan Ying turned to Meng Xi Yu, his expression lightening, “Meng Young Master and the few disciples from the Punishment Hall, it’s rare for you to visit. The City Lord invites you to stay for dinner.”
Meng Xi Yu raised his hand in a proper greeting, his manners impeccable, “It would be an honor.”
A disciple from the Punishment Hall gave a respectful bow, “The Punishment Hall has its own rules. We thank City Lord Yan for the kind invitation, but we must take our leave.”
The purpose of their visit was to take Chu Zhi Rou, but with Clan Chief Chu’s backing, they would have to wait for the banquet to end before they could act.
Elder Yuan Ying nodded and instructed the guards to escort them out.
With the guests dismissed, Elder Yuan Ying turned to Shi Zi Chu and asked, “Did I arrive too late?”
The City Lord insisted on waiting until now, saying not to disturb the young friend’s interest.
Thankfully, this young friend wasn’t someone easy to bully.
“It’s just the right time,” Shi Zi Chu smiled gently, “Thank you, City Lord Yan, and Elder Yuan Ying.”
Elder Yuan Ying smiled back, then left with his guards, leaving the Lake Heart Pavilion for them to converse freely.
With the interruptions gone, the atmosphere in Lake Heart Pavilion finally settled.
Shi Zi Chu and Ye He Qi exchanged a glance.
Given Chu Zhi Rou’s condition, Chu Zhi Sheng had no mood to stir up trouble now.
The plot involving soul possession and soul masters was likely over.
The two of them exchanged a quick glance, their scheming minds already at work.
Wan Yan Qian raised an eyebrow at Shi Zi Chu, “Since we have time, why don’t we find something to pass the time?”
“Like what?” Shi Zi Chu asked, intrigued.
In the tea room.
At the card table.
Wan Yan Qian, having already taught Shi Zi Chu three times, took a deep breath.
Shi Zi Chu looked innocently at her.
Yan Yan, who had appeared at some point to watch, spoke softly, “Your card-playing talent is just as good as your dancing talent.”
Shi Zi Chu gave her a playful glare.
It wasn’t her fault!
Yao Ruo Ruo turned to Wan Yan Qian, speaking earnestly, “Eldest Miss Wan Yan, playing cards might not be the best for us.”
Hearing Yao Ruo Ruo’s tactful suggestion, Wan Yan Qian nodded enthusiastically.
The men at the tea table glanced toward the card table.
As they saw the women preparing to leave, Ye He Qi’s warm voice rang out, “Why not come over for some tea?”
“Tea alone seems a bit dull,” Wan Yan Qian mused, then paused, lost in thought.
Shi Zi Chu winked at Yao Ruo Ruo, “What did you want to talk to me about earlier?”
“The training trip,” Yao Ruo Ruo smiled sweetly, “We wanted to discuss and set a time.”
Yan Zhou Bai’s calm voice interrupted, “I’m fine with any time, you two just figure it out.”
Jiang Wan Sheng shot a cold look at Yan Zhou Bai, then turned his attention to Yao Ruo Ruo at the card table.