Chapter 76

"Sorry! I didn't know you were in there!" Ye Chu said to Tan Miaotong, feeling completely at ease as he spoke, because he truly didn't know it was her, and she had the same hobby as Qing Wenting.

"It's... it's okay!" Tan Miaotong's face turned as red as if it were bleeding, her eyes avoiding Ye Chu's gaze, too embarrassed to look at him. Believing that Ye Chu didn't do it on purpose, she didn't blame him. She only regretted being so lazy that she forgot to lock the door, and even slept through his knocking.

Pang Shao stood to the side, eyes wide open, finally understanding what had caused the scream. He stared blankly at Ye Chu, truly feeling that he was too weak. What makes someone a beast? This is what a real beast looks like!

After seeing everything, nothing happened to him. Pang Shao felt that it was reasonable that he couldn't compete with Ye Chu, because he was simply not as shameless.

"Is that it?" Ye Jingyun, with a twinkle in her eyes, stared at Ye Chu and smiled, "Even if it was an accident, don't you think you should compensate her?"

Ye Chu knew this woman wouldn't be content, though he didn't understand what she was thinking, he wouldn't go along with her: "Of course, if Miaotong needs me to do something, I'll do my best."

Ye Chu emphasized the word "Miaotong" heavily, telling Ye Jingyun that it was just between him and Tan Miaotong, and had nothing to do with her.

Ye Jingyun, as if she hadn't heard, smiled at Tan Miaotong, "Didn't you want to eat fish from the Cold Lake? Now that we have a ready-made laborer, let him catch a few for you."

Ye Jingyun spoke with a charming smile, as if it were a trivial matter. But Ye Chu couldn't help but take a deep breath, thinking that this woman was really ruthless. Making him catch fish from the lake, was she treating him like a fish?

"Miaotong wouldn't be that cruel, right?" Ye Chu looked at Tan Miaotong and smiled. Seeing that her blush hadn't faded, she sat quietly, blushing and charming. He thought that such a lovely person shouldn't listen to Ye Jingyun and be as ruthless as her.

"Then how about you buy a few for me?" Tan Miaotong spoke for the first time, her voice clear and fresh, like a spirit in a secluded valley.

Ye Chu wanted to kiss this lovely person, thinking that she was indeed a kind and charming woman. He had prepared himself to be challenged, but he didn't expect her to just ask him to buy a few fish.

Ye Jingyun felt a bit frustrated, but she also knew that Tan Miaotong's nature was gentle, so she couldn't say anything.

"Pang Shao!" Ye Chu looked at Pang Shao, "Ask you to buy a few authentic Cold Lake fish and find a good chef to cook us a meal. This shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Pang Shao wanted to refuse, but seeing Ye Chu's fierce gaze, he swallowed his words and quickly stood up, smiling, "Of course, it's a small matter, leave it to me!"

"Letting him off so easily, you're too lenient!" Qing Wenting hugged Tan Miaotong and giggled, "You're not falling for Ye Chu, are you? I'm telling you, though he's not as bad as Pang Shao, he's not a good person. Don't let him fool you. I'm warning you, he doesn't even blink when he lies."

"You're talking nonsense!" Tan Miaotong hurriedly explained, trying to cover Qing Wenting's mouth with her hand.

"Ha ha..." Qing Wenting laughed loudly, knowing Tan Miaotong's nature, she wouldn't really fall for Ye Chu. But she couldn't resist teasing her.

Ye Chu watched the two women play, their various charms and beauty occasionally revealed, making him almost unable to look away. Such a beautiful scene, others would rarely see.

"What are you doing in Yaocheng this time?" Ye Chu asked Qing Wenting, "Not coming to find me, right?"

"Ha! You wish!" Qing Wenting rolled her eyes, "If I hadn't run into Pang Shao, I would have almost forgotten who you are. I heard that your reputation in Yaocheng is terrible, almost to the point of being a rat everyone wants to kill?"

"Who's ruining my reputation?" Ye Chu thought that when Pang Shao returned, he would make him eat fish bones, "My reputation in Yaocheng is great, I'm known as a gentleman of the world, an outstanding man."

"Ha ha..." Ye Jingyun couldn't hold back, spitting out a mouthful of tea, which almost hit Ye Chu. Fortunately, Ye Chu reacted quickly and jumped away, avoiding the attack.

"Do you have the nerve to say that?" Ye Jingyun's eyes sparkled as she looked at Ye Chu, "Do you want me to recount your glorious history for everyone to hear?"

"Go ahead!" Ye Chu wasn't intimidated by Ye Jingyun, shrugging, "The world is murky, but I am clear. Do you think I, who has always been upright, can be defamed by you?"

"Ha..." Ye Jingyun sneered, "I have no interest in recounting your disgusting deeds. But your cousin Ji Die hasn't forgotten you. Ha ha, I can't guarantee that I won't say something to the Ye family when I'm in a bad mood."

Ye Chu ignored this woman and looked at Qing Wenting, "If you hadn't come, I was planning to leave Yaocheng in a few days."

"Leave Yaocheng? Go back to the mountain?" Qing Wenting's eyes lit up as she looked at Ye Chu, "How about taking me with you?"

"If you're not afraid of being thrown into a snake pit, I don't mind taking you up there!" Ye Chu shrugged.

Qing Wenting immediately deflated, "Then forget it, a bunch of crazy people, I'm afraid I'll go crazy just seeing them."

However, this made Ye Jingyun and Tan Miaotong look at Qing Wenting in confusion. Given Qing Wenting's status, where couldn't she go? Why did she look so helpless?

Especially the implication that Ye Chu could take her somewhere she couldn't go, what kind of ability did he have?

"I need a little help!" Ye Chu said to Qing Wenting, taking out a piece of paper, "Can you help me find this?"

Qing Wenting took it, and the other two women looked curiously.

"Ji Yi Jade!"

These three words made all three of them pause. None of them came from ordinary families, so they had heard of such things.

But why did Ye Chu need such a precious item?

Only Qing Wenting seemed to understand, "Are you finally about to break through?"

"Almost! As you know, I'm a bit special, and I need this to break through. Can you help me find it?" Ye Chu looked at Qing Wenting. If she couldn't find it, he would have to think of other ways. With this item, breaking through would be easier; otherwise, it would be quite dangerous, as he was different from ordinary people.

"My sect does have it, but I don't plan to return to my sect in the short term." Qing Wenting was a bit hesitant, "I'll try! If I can get it, I'll have Pang Shao contact you!"

Ye Chu wasn't surprised by Qing Wenting's response, but Ye Jingyun was shocked. Not only because of the preciousness of the Ji Yi Jade, but also because Qing Wenting took Ye Chu's request so seriously. When had Qing Wenting ever been so obedient? She was a high-ranking saintess.

"Wenting! You really agreed?" Ye Jingyun couldn't help but remind her.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Qing Wenting looked at Ye Jingyun in confusion, wondering why she was asking such a strange question. It was just a small request from Ye Chu, what was there to agree or disagree with?

Seeing Qing Wenting's reaction, Ye Jingyun's doubts grew, and she couldn't help but pull Qing Wenting aside. She didn't want her friend to be deceived by such a scoundrel.

Seeing Ye Jingyun pull Qing Wenting away, Ye Chu was more than happy. Now, only Tan Miaotong was left in front of him, and his gaze couldn't help but fall on her.

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