NOVEL NEXT Chapter 132 Making the Decision
Jin Shengzhe, carrying a broadsword with a ghostly face, stepped slowly into the main hall.
At this moment, everyone's gaze fell on him.
"Why trouble you to come in person for a direct disciple's affair? Just give a command, and it will be done."
Cai Yufeng hurried to greet him respectfully.
"I'm here to take a look!"
Jin Shengzhe entered the hall and finally focused his gaze on Qi Yu's face.
"This woman does have some charm; no wonder old Cai is so eager," Jin Shengzhe's eyes flashed with amazement.
However, though he was a direct disciple, he had little interest in female charm.
"Why has Jin Shengzhe appeared here?"
Qi Yu, having never been scrutinized at such a close distance by a powerful figure like Jin Shengzhe, felt a sense of unease deep within, especially as his identity was remarkable, being a direct disciple of the superior sect.
Seeing Jin Shengzhe's apparent interest in Qi Yu, many began to murmur in their hearts: "It seems that Qi Yu's beauty appeals not only to Cai emissary but also to Jin Shengzhe!"
"Is Jin Shengzhe intending to cut in and take Qi Yu back to warm his bed?"
"If this woman becomes Jin Shengzhe's concubine, it would be like a phoenix perched on a high branch. A direct disciple, a true disciple of the superior sect. Can beauty really allow her to act so recklessly?"
The silent hall was charged with emotions, and the looks cast at Qi Yu were inevitably peculiar.
"I heard you once refused to become a concubine to Cai Yufeng; why have you agreed now?"
Jin Shengzhe's voice broke the silence, staring at Qi Yu with his eyes, speaking calmly.
"Jin Shengzhe, is this to save me from dire straits?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Yu felt as though a beam of light appeared in her dark night, illuminating her entire heart.
"I, I....."
Qi Yu's lips moved, but in the end, she said nothing.
"When the direct disciple asks, just answer directly; don't say more. Otherwise, bear the consequences! And think carefully about how to respond!"
Cai Yufeng immediately transmitted his vital energy, eyeing Qi Yu sternly, his gaze like two sharp blades. If Qi Yu said something disagreeable, it seemed as if two bloody holes would be pierced into her.
Jin Shengzhe seemed to sense Cai Yufeng's silent warning, frowned slightly, and glanced at Cai Yufeng, "Stand aside for now."
Seeing Cai Yufeng immediately bow and retreat, Jin Shengzhe looked at Qi Yu again and smiled, "You don't need to worry, just say it."
"If you are unwilling, I will decide for you today!"
Jin Shengzhe smiled faintly.
His robust figure was like that of a mighty warrior, and such words inspired trust.
At this moment, those who stretched their necks to watch this scene felt excitement flickering in their eyes: "Indeed, Jin Shengzhe really intends to claim Qi Yu."
"I told you, Qi Yu didn't agree to Cai Yufeng initially, yet now she had to become his concubine. Cai Yufeng must have used some tactics to make Qi Yu relent. But who would have thought Jin Shengzhe fancied Qi Yu."
With everyone's eyes on her, Qi Yu's previously numb gaze suddenly came alive.
"Finally, someone is willing to speak up for her?"
Silent tears overflowed from her eyes.
Jin Shengzhe, seeing Qi Yu's expression, displayed a hint of sympathy. But he kept silent, watching her quietly.
In the hall, everyone held their breath, watching Qi Yu.
Realizing this was not ordinary, Qi Yu quickly composed her emotions, "Reporting to Jin Shengzhe."
She took a deep breath, recalling past events, and her gaze fell on Cai Yufeng, showing a complex expression.
"It seems Qi Yu is seizing this opportunity to challenge Cai Yufeng. Rumor has it Cai emissary used several means to bring Qi Yu under his control. She surely harbors resentment. With a direct disciple backing her, this woman will undoubtedly exact her revenge."
"This is bad; I thought today was merely for some flattery and formality, not expecting things to turn out like this. If Cai emissary loses face in this manner, the future won't bode well," someone silently lamented their bad luck.
At this moment, everyone's attention was on Qi Yu, awaiting her answer.
Qi Yu's delicate mouth opened slightly, "Reporting to Jin Shengzhe."
"Lord Cai has always treated me well and has never forced me. It is my fortune to have gained his favor. Becoming his concubine is of my own will; I ask Jin Shengzhe to discern."
After speaking, Qi Yu felt as if a great weight had been lifted, her gaze toward Cai Yufeng seemingly filled with laughter.
This declaration brought unprecedented calm to her heart.
If she no longer resisted, hesitated, or struggled, does that mean her cage is now her vast sky?
Much like the frog in the well, if no one told it how vast the sky was, it might be happy.
Moreover, after Cai Yufeng's coercion, she had come to understand. Truly reliable people, how many are there?
She was just a low-level martial artist; on what grounds could she reprimand someone of the mid-level spiritual realm? And as for someone of Jin Shengzhe's status, how many women would pursue him? Qi Yu understood this profoundly.
Cai Yufeng was just under Jin Shengzhe's command, yet he could drive her to the brink! Not to mention a direct disciple of the superior sect!
Such an elevated person, with beauty at his fingertips, she dared not presume that Jin Shengzhe would criticize Cai Yufeng or even punish him because of her looks?
One was his right-hand man, the other a woman easily obtained and discarded; anyone would know how to choose.
"Is this, this, did she really respond like this?" The others were astonished.
"This woman resisted initially, and with a direct disciple supporting her, she instead submitted; why?"
Everyone's hearts were filled with confusion.
Even Jin Shengzhe at the forefront felt surprised, but a faint disappointment also flickered in his eyes.
"Cai Yufeng, it seems you haven't put effort into this woman," Jin Shengzhe turned back, glanced at Cai Yufeng, and softly sighed.
"Lord, please discern, I merely arranged some cultivation items," Cai Yufeng's back chilled instantly.
Even he had not expected Qi Yu to respond this way. But Jin Shengzhe's words had deeper meaning, and he hurried to clarify. During this fierce wartime, that he still had time to spend on women, how much time could he have spent on other matters?
Yet as he pondered Jin Sheng's intent, Jin Shengzhe coldly transmitted, "Lin Yuan will be coming here soon. I originally intended to provoke him through this woman, forcing him to conflict with you. Lure him to act against you, then you strike him down."
"This woman is quite clever, not falling for it!"
Jin Shengzhe reiterated the order, "Regardless, today Lin Yuan must come but cannot leave!"
Upon hearing this transmission, Cai Yufeng finally understood Jin Shengzhe's true purpose.
After a brief contemplation, he made his decision, "Rest assured, Lord, as long as Lin Yuan arrives today, he'll be so enraged that he'll be hacked to death by small fry."