NOVEL NEXT Chapter 136: Take Away
At some point, Meng Nanyan appeared in the hallway, her clear eyes fixed on Jin Shengzhe, who was filled with killing intent.
"How regrettable! I can't personally act to kill Lin Yuan!"
Jin Shengzhe sighed inwardly, as the vitality at his fingertips quietly dissipated.
Gathering his thoughts, Jin Shengzhe coldly said, "Meng Nanyan, what brings you here?"
"I've come, of course, to witness as the true disciple of Jinlin Peak of the Fire Crow Sect disregards his status, even falsely accusing a mere Martial Artist of the Aperture Vein realm. Am I right, Jin Shengzhe junior brother?" Meng Nanyan smiled slightly, her eyes filled with coldness as she spoke.
"Senior Sister Meng misunderstands. Recently, it's not the time for the Martial Academy to recruit disciples, and Lin Yuan became a sect disciple without notifying me. Now, with a strange disciple appearing suddenly, even Senior Sister might instinctively think someone is impersonating." Jin Shengzhe shook his head, denying.
"Is that so?" At this moment, Meng Nanyan had already walked to the front of Lin Yuan, shielding him behind her. "Junior Brother Jin, your reputation is quite prominent, always consistent inside and out. Now, saying this, I naturally believe you."
Meng Nanyan looked at him with disdain in her beautiful eyes.
Under her gaze, Jin Shengzhe became agitated. But Meng Nanyan's strength surpassed his considerably, and Dapeng Divine Sovereign was present here. He had to suppress his anger. Deep inside, he attributed this humiliation all to Lin Yuan.
He could do little against Meng Nanyan, but Lin Yuan, a Aperture Vein realm disciple, given a chance, he would kill him to vent his anger.
Lin Yuan looked at the graceful figure shielding him, sighed in relief internally, and felt a hint of gratitude.
If Meng Nanyan hadn't arrived in time earlier, even though he was confident to withstand one of Jin Shengzhe's attacks, he would likely be gravely injured.
At this time, the crowd watched the scene dumbfounded.
From the moment Meng Nanyan appeared in their sight to now, she effortlessly took control of the situation.
According to the elders' rumors, they knew that although Meng Zhenchuan was a woman, her presence was incredibly powerful. Now it seemed even Jin Shengzhe had to restrain his temperament in her presence.
"Junior Brother Lin, did you come here for her?" Meng Nanyan's gaze fell on Qi Yu, dressed in a red robe, behind Lin Yuan.
Seeing Qi Yu's beauty almost rivaling her own, her heart stirred: "What a lovely maiden; no wonder Junior Brother is so captivated, even at the risk of danger!"
Behind, Qi Yu, feeling awkward and nervous, paid her respects: "Greetings to the True Disciple."
Meng Nanyan nodded slightly, then looked back at Lin Yuan: "Junior Brother, what are your plans?"
Lin Yuan understood, immediately cupping his fists, resolutely expressing: "I want to take Qi Yu away."
Upon hearing this, Meng Nanyan's gaze sized up Lin Yuan and Qi Yu: "She, based on her looks alone, fits well as a diversion for Junior Brother Lin."
Seeing Meng Nanyan glance over Cai Yufeng, with clenched jaw, beside Jin Shengzhe, she finally fixated on Jin Shengzhe: "This girl will warm Junior Brother Lin's bed. Today, we'll take her away."
"Senior Sister Meng, such brazenly seizing another's bride violates justice and the human heart!" Jin Shengzhe shook his head, refusing.
Even if oppressed by Meng Nanyan and the Dapeng Divine Sovereign, Luo Penghai, it didn't mean he had to yield in everything. Especially when forcibly taking someone, on the day of their marriage, if word got out, people would mock him.
"Oh?"
Meng Nanyan chuckled.
"So what if we seized her? Do you have objections?"
"Why not have a match with me? Junior Brother Jin's One-Breath Green Bamboo Soul-locking Technique is quite sharp against the Demon Sect. How about today I learn a thing or two from you?"
"You!"
Jin Shengzhe's throat seemed choked by something, unable to swallow or spit out his anger, leaving him flushed red.
"What of me?" Meng Nanyan's face once again showed a touch of a smile.
Jin Shengzhe could only glare fiercely at Meng Nanyan, his heart roaring in anger: "Such tyranny, absolutely intolerable! Meng Nanyan, if given a chance, I'll ensure you endure endless suffering and humiliation!"
"Meng Zhenchuan, a mere woman, yet is so unreasonable!" Everyone stared at Meng Nanyan, stunned, thinking her a far cry from the calm and composed woman they remembered.
"Meng Nanyan, this is her way of doing things. In this world, the rules are ultimately made by those with power. Even someone as strong as Jin Shengzhe could only obediently obey her superior, Meng Nanyan." Some secretly sighed in their hearts.
"Ah! We underestimated Lin Yuan. We underestimated his importance to Meng Nanyan. He actually receives such protection from Meng Zhenchuan; is his talent truly so impressive? Or does he have some special trait that catches Meng Zhenchuan's attention?"
"Lin Yuan is deeply scheming. Turns out he had already prepared a backup, just waiting for Meng Zhenchuan to stand up for him. Everything he said earlier actually came true, taking away Qi Yu with no one to stop them. These impulses and rashness truly don't fit him."
Most people on the scene now looked at Lin Yuan completely differently, devoid of their initial contempt and ridicule, only left with awe for his luck, repeatedly avoiding danger.
Seeing Jin Shengzhe and Cai Yufeng filled with impotent rage, Meng Nanyan finally snorted lightly: "Junior Brother Lin, let's go!"
"Thank you, Senior Sister Meng!"
Lin Yuan immediately cupped his fists, his gaze passing by Jin Zheseng, noting his expression deeply in his mind. In the coming days, he hoped not to catch him alone.
With his mind collected, Lin Yuan no longer hesitated, reaching out to hold Qi Yu's delicate hand, gently patting it: "Sister Qi Yu, we can leave now, and no one is able to stop us."
At this point, Qi Yu was stunned.
The next moment, tears welled up in her eyes: "Is this...is this real? Junior Brother Lin, is this real?"
Qi Yu's tears burst forth like a deluge, ruining her exquisite makeup. She shook her head slightly, her body trembling uncontrollably: "Junior Brother Lin, is this a dream? Tell me, is this a dream?"
Until now, she didn't dare believe it.
Ever since returning to Baiyan City, she had been embroiled in pain and struggle. Until today, she had once frozen herself. It felt like her entire being was no longer her; in this world, she was only a lonely soul, without a place to rest. Her body had been targeted and captured.
But now, Lin Yuan descended like a deity, before her heart fully closed off, he shone warmth into it, dispelling all darkness. He also shattered the shackles surrounding her.
Watching Qi Yu losing herself, on the verge of collapse, Lin Yuan's heart brimmed with compassion. In a sense, Qi Yu was like a delicate porcelain doll that seemed ready to fall and shatter into countless pieces. But Lin Yuan resolutely reached out, pulling her back from the brink of collapse.
Without a word, Lin Yuan only held onto Qi Yu's hand, with greater strength.
At this moment, what Qi Yu needed was a firm step, to believe she could truly break free, stepping into freedom.
With this thought, Lin Yuan started forward, pulling Qi Yu with him, moving steadfastly towards the exit.
The crowd quietly watched this scene, and in the hushed hall, the sound of their footsteps echoed.
When they were about to exit the hall, an angry voice suddenly erupted from behind.
"A fine pair of adulterers!"