Mu Qiuxue’s intimate gestures, which made them look like a couple, caused Gu Beichen’s eyes to blaze with fury.
Gu Beichen’s killing intent was almost tangible as he said, “Do you think I believe you? I’ll count to three. Let go of her.”
[How childish can you get? You’re already a grown man, yet you’re still counting to three. Why not count to a hundred while you’re at it?]
[If you’ve got the ability, pry Mu Qiuxue’s hand off me yourself.]
[This guy really deserves to be called a Child of Destiny. He’s holding onto his current woman while chasing after Saintess Yinyue at the same time, yet neither woman is angry with him. Impressive.]
Impressive?
How did I never realize before that Gu Beichen was this shameless?
Mu Qiuxue and Saintess Yinyue secretly exchanged a glance.
“You’re Fellow Daoist Gu, right?” Li Qing raised their joined hands and shook them slightly. “Could you please pry Junior Sister Qiuxue’s hand off me? I’m begging you.”
He genuinely wanted Gu Beichen to separate Mu Qiuxue’s hand from his.
However, in Gu Beichen’s eyes, this was nothing less than blatant provocation.
Gu Beichen’s eyes flashed with cold light. “Brat, you’re courting death.”
He immediately struck Li Qing with his palm.
“Boom!”
In an instant, terrifying pressure descended upon Li Qing. The air within a radius of more than 45 meters began collapsing as an enormous palm imprint formed and slammed toward him.
[Is something wrong with Gu Beichen? I asked you to pry her hand off me. Why the hell are you attacking me?]
[This bastard is vicious. Not only did he launch a sneak attack, but judging from the power behind it, he’s actually trying to kill me.]
Cold light flashed through Li Qing’s eyes, and he was just about to retaliate.
Suddenly, a figure flashed before him.
Mu Qiuxue stepped directly in front of Li Qing. She flipped her delicate hand over and struck out with her palm.
“Bang!”
The enormous palm imprint shattered instantly.
Mu Qiuxue stared coldly at Gu Beichen. “If you want to touch Senior Brother Li Qing, you’ll have to get past me first.”
Confusion appeared on Gu Beichen’s face. “Sister Qiuxue, what are you doing?”
Mu Qiuxue looked at Gu Beichen with undisguised disgust and said coldly, “Who gave you the right to call me Sister Qiuxue? Today, before all these fellow Daoists, I, Mu Qiuxue, am severing all ties with you. From now on, please conduct yourself appropriately.”
How had she never noticed before just how lustful and shameless Gu Beichen truly was?
“What?”
Gu Beichen’s expression changed slightly.
“Holy crap! Gu Beichen just got dumped. Coming here today was definitely worth it.”
“He was dumped by a woman. After today, Gu Beichen’s name will probably spread throughout the entire Eastern Wilderness.”
“Now this is exciting.”
A tidal wave of discussion erupted from the surrounding crowd.
[What’s going on? Is there something wrong with Mu Qiuxue? That’s your beloved Brother Beichen, your one true love!]
[Could the two of you be having some lovers’ quarrel, and you’re dragging me out as a shield?]
[Mu Qiuxue, that’s seriously unfair. We’re fellow disciples, for goodness’ sake. You’re going too far.]
[Mu Qiuxue, you’re inhuman.]
[I hate you.]
Hearing his inner thoughts, Mu Qiuxue nearly exploded with anger. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
I’m genuinely severing all ties with him! Can’t you see that?
“Pfft.”
Saintess Yinyue couldn’t help laughing again.
This Fellow Daoist Li from the Supreme Origin Immortal Sect, toward whom she inexplicably felt a sense of closeness, seemed rather adorable.
However, when that laughter reached Gu Beichen’s ears, it sounded completely different. It was as though the woman he liked were mocking him for his incompetence.
How could he tolerate that?
Gu Beichen stared at Li Qing with a sinister gaze and said, “Li Qing, is it? Do you dare fight me?”
[Fight your uncle! You two are having a lovers’ quarrel. What the hell does that have to do with me?]
[You want to treat me like some performing monkey?]
[Dream on.]
Li Qing couldn’t help rolling his eyes.
Huh? This Fellow Daoist Li doesn’t seem afraid of Gu Beichen.
Saintess Yinyue seemed to notice something from his inner thoughts.
Mu Qiuxue keeps calling him Senior Brother.
Could he also be a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator?
Saintess Yinyue’s beautiful eyes settled on Li Qing. She blinked softly, her gaze filled with curiosity.
“Awoo!”
Suddenly, Li Qing let out a miserable howl.
Mu Qiuxue’s delicate fingers had pinched his arm and twisted hard.
Mu Qiuxue shot him an annoyed glare. “Senior Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?”
Li Qing looked completely bewildered. “I didn’t say anything.”
He truly hadn’t said a word.
[Seriously? You’re already accusing me of things I didn’t do?]
[No. I need to find a way to escape. If I stay here any longer, these two are going to torment me to death.]
[I’ve got it! Didn’t Gu Beichen challenge me? I’ll accept! As long as I agree to fight him, Mu Qiuxue will have to release my hand. Then I’ll immediately run away.]
[Hehehe! I’m a damn genius.]
Li Qing’s eyes darted around as his plan took shape.
However, after hearing his inner thoughts, Mu Qiuxue tightened her grip on his hand even further.
Mu Qiuxue glared fiercely at Li Qing.
Trying to run?
Not a chance.
Li Qing hooked a finger at Gu Beichen and said, “Gu Beichen, right? I’ve disliked you for a long time. Come on. This battle, I…”
Before Li Qing could finish, Mu Qiuxue suddenly interrupted him, “My Senior Brother Li won’t fight you.”
Mu Qiuxue looked coldly at Gu Beichen and continued, “Gu Beichen, you’re the Holy Son of the Moon Wheel Holy Land, while my Senior Brother is merely an ordinary disciple of our sect. Yet you’re challenging him to a duel? Do you have no shame at all?”
“I never realized before just how shameless you were.”
“If you want to fight, then fight me.”
Mu Qiuxue stared coldly at Gu Beichen.
“What? Fellow Daoist Li is only an ordinary disciple of the Supreme Origin Immortal Sect?”
“I admit it. I’m jealous.”
“+1.”
“+1.”
The surrounding crowd erupted into an uproar.
“Sister Qiuxue, you…”
This time, Gu Beichen was genuinely dumbfounded.
He had never expected Mu Qiuxue to protect Li Qing to such an extent.
Mu Qiuxue coldly said, “Either fight me or move aside.”
“Also, please address me as Fellow Daoist Mu.”
Gu Beichen frowned upon hearing those words.
Something isn’t right.
When we were at the Supreme Origin Immortal Sect a few days ago, everything between us was perfectly fine. How could Sister Qiuxue become a completely different person after only a few days apart?
I understand now.
Those old bastards from the Supreme Origin Immortal Sect must have threatened Sister Qiuxue, forcing her to distance herself from me. They even found some ordinary disciple to pretend to be with her just to humiliate me.
Good. Very good.
You ants…
Sooner or later, I’ll destroy your Supreme Origin Immortal Sect.
Cold killing intent surged through Gu Beichen’s eyes.
Mu Qiuxue remained unmoved as she asked coldly, “Are you going to fight or move aside?”
Gu Beichen replied, “I won’t fight Sister Qiuxue. I know those old bastards from your sect must have threatened you. Don’t worry. Sooner or later, I’ll deal with them.”
He then turned his cold gaze toward Li Qing. “And you, Li Qing. Let me warn you. There are some things you have no right to covet. Otherwise, you’ll die.”
Gu Beichen slowly stepped aside.
Li Qing froze when he saw this.
[What’s going on? Weren’t we about to fight?]
[Gu Beichen backed down just like that?]
[Damn it! If you don’t fight me, how am I supposed to escape?]
[No. I have to make him man up and fight me.]
Li Qing hooked his finger provocatively at Gu Beichen. “Gu Beichen, are you even a man? Come fight me! Only one of us walks away alive!”
Cold light erupted from Gu Beichen’s eyes. “You’re courting death.”
“Bright Moon Mystic Light Sword!”
Brilliant moonlight erupted from Gu Beichen’s body and soared into the sky. It transformed into an enormous sword of light more than 30 meters long before slashing down toward Li Qing.
This time, Li Qing was prepared.
He immediately pulled Mu Qiuxue, who stood in front of him, to the side. At the same time, his True Essence surged, finally forcing Mu Qiuxue’s hand to release his.
[Hehe.]
[It actually worked!]
[I’m finally free!]
Mu Qiuxue snorted inwardly.
Hmph. You want to run? Let’s see where you think you can escape to…