NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 74
Ye Junlin knew that given this person’s cunning nature, seeing him being scolded must have brought him immense joy. He was so excited that he nearly revealed his true form and joined in.
“And that Blade Demon Li Wujie! That bastard isn’t even human! He’s using his mentor Ye Junlin’s name to bully us into submission right in front of us!”
“Exactly! When I saw his arrogance, I just wanted to cough up some phlegm and spit it right in his face! Then I would point at his nose and curse: ‘Pfft! What do you think you are?’ How did he not get beaten to death at the Xue family feast?”
“Hmph, in my opinion, he’s just a mad dog raised by Ye Junlin, specifically released to bite people randomly!”
Suddenly, victims around them started to turn their ire toward Li Wujie, showering him with all sorts of affectionate insults, even going so far as to dig through the family tree to curse him out.
At that moment, Li Wujie, already furious over the criticism of his Master, felt his anger boil even more upon hearing these words!
Damn it, how come I have to get scolded too?
So it turns out there’s a counterfeit version of me too! And based on what I’m hearing, this person isn’t performing that badly?
Ye Junlin coughed lightly, “Little Li, it’s fine. I’m here with you.”
Li Wujie’s face turned purple, and after holding it in for a while, he finally spat out, “Damn it, don’t let me catch that counterfeit! Otherwise, I’ll chop him up alive!”
Although he was known as the Blade Demon and infamous across several provinces, everything he had done was above board. Now, there were scoundrels using his identity to swindle money, and he had never seen such shamelessness before!
Hong Qianye was practically grinding her back teeth, her brow twisted in anger, fists clenched tightly in her sleeves.
I can’t take this anymore, it’s just too funny! If this goes on, I’m going to hurt myself from holding in the laughter!
From the beginning until now, Hong Qianye had been sidelining herself as an onlooker. Whether it was Ye Junlin or Li Wujie getting scolded, she didn’t find much difference in it.
The only annoying part was that she couldn’t laugh!
Just then, a tall, burly man suddenly remembered something and waved his hand, saying, “Let’s not mention that mad dog Li Wujie. Let’s talk about Ye Junlin’s grand disciple instead!”
“It’s rumored that Fairy Hong is exceptionally beautiful, with a singular cold elegance that captivates countless men. However, when I saw her with my own eyes, I realized there was quite a gap from the rumors. While she’s definitely good-looking, for some reason, she gives off a strong air of a woman from the red-light district.”
Another man, as short as Wu Dalang, agreed, rubbing his chin. “What you said isn’t false. Based on my many years of wandering in brothels, Fairy Hong is at best a slightly above-average catch. I really don’t know why the world exaggerates her so much. Hearing is one thing, seeing is believing!”
“My dear friend, your assessment is already very objective. When I first saw Fairy Hong, I almost drooled; it was simply a sight to behold! I really wanted to get my hands on her!” another man leered.
“Hahahaha…” In an instant, everyone burst into laughter, the atmosphere lightening considerably as their anger lessened significantly.
Many male cultivators didn’t say anything out loud, but exchanged knowing glances among themselves.
Upon hearing this, Hong Qianye’s expression frozen, the smile she had inside vanishing completely, replaced by a tidal wave of fury.
“You guys…” She trembled with rage, her teeth grinding audibly, her eyes practically burning holes through them!
Listening to their various vulgar comments from the outside, Li Wujie sitting next to her exchanged a peculiar glance, deliberately glancing down at this senior brother’s flat chest.
This little act hit a nerve with Hong Qianye and almost pushed her rage over the edge.
“Li Shidi, what are you looking at?” Hong Qianye forced a smile, and that smile was downright frightening, sending chills down spines.
Whoosh!
Li Wujie’s body went rigid, feeling as if he was being stalked by a great terror, as if he were facing a world-shaking demon lord!
“H-Hong Shixiong, I was just… sand blew into my eyes! Please don’t misunderstand!”
Li Wujie hurriedly rubbed his eyes, pretending he didn’t see anything. But his clumsy acting and excuses made Hong Qianye feel utterly insulted.
Just as Hong Qianye was about to press further, Ye Junlin feigned a cough, his tone laced with teasing, “Little Hong, you need to be more magnanimous. Besides, they’re talking about that counterfeit, and it’s a woman. Are you a woman? Why are you so worked up?”
“I…” Hong Qianye felt like she had just swallowed a fly, her face turning extremely grim, her eyes twitching wildly, even though hundreds of arguments lined up in her throat, they couldn’t withstand the iron-clad facts in front of her.
Honestly, the ones being insulted were that woman from the red-light district. What did that have to do with him as a man?
Not even remotely related!
Ye Junlin elbowed Hong Qianye, smirking as he said, “Hey, are you finally accepting the title of Fairy Hong? Otherwise, why are you reacting so strongly?”
Hong Qianye’s face went stiff, hurriedly shaking her head, her tone resolute. “I’m not!”
“Really not?” Ye Junlin asked again.
“I really am not!!” Hong Qianye was nearly jumping up in desperation, desperately denying it.
“Haha, I believe you.”
Ye Junlin waved his hand dismissively.
Hong Qianye was fuming, but had no choice but to endure it.
Interestingly enough, amidst everyone’s chatter, the focus was continually on Ye Junlin, Li Wujie, and Hong Qianye, only leaving out Bai Xiaoxi, that simpleton.
It seemed in their eyes, Bai Xiaoxi wasn’t even worth mentioning, the one with the weakest presence.
“Dear guests, here are the dishes you ordered!” the waiter smiled flatteringly.
Then, one plate after another of specialty dishes steamed in like fragrant waves, making mouths water.
Bai Xiaoxi initially had no appetite, but upon seeing these, her nose twitched, her eyes sparkling. “Wow, it smells so good!”
She picked up her ivory chopsticks and quickly began to shove food into her mouth, eating with utmost delight and joy.
Watching this carefree mouse, Ye Junlin couldn’t help but chuckle, his internal gloom lightened considerably as he picked up his chopsticks, urging, “Eat up; we can talk about other matters later.”
“Yes.” The other two nodded.
Fortunately, this storm of accusations didn’t last long, and the conversation shifted to Medicine King Valley. Many cultivators filled with hope looked forward to seizing this opportunity for a comeback.
Among them, some wanted to obtain precious medicine to break through their realms and soar to new heights, while others were drug dealers hoping to cash in selling rare medicines.
In any case, the Medicine King Valley would undoubtedly become a battleground!
Meanwhile, in a higher corridor, a slender woman in yellow crossed her arms and scoffed. “Uncle Fan, did you hear that? Everyone is harshly criticizing Ye Junlin and the others. To me, it’s a reflection of public sentiment!”
Fan Dezhen sighed, “Miss, they are merely speaking out of turn, and for those levels of strong cultivators, external slander won’t shake them! Even if thousands point fingers, so what?”
“Uncle Fan, why do you always have to defend that big idiot?” An Miaoyi stomped her foot in frustration, complaining.
Fan Dezhen chuckled bitterly, “Fine, fine, I won’t say anything. Why don’t you check your room and see what else is needed? I’ll have the shopkeeper bring it right away.”
An Miaoyi huffed in dissatisfaction and turned to walk into the exquisitely decorated guest room.
“Ah, that girl,” Fan Dezhen shook his head.