Chapter 10: I Won’t Compete with You in Meanness

After taking the Golden Blood玄参 (a type of herb), Chu Yang spent some time sliding down to the bottom of the cliff. After all, the gallbladder of the Seven-Colored Golden-Crowned Snake was also a good thing, a rare antidote. It would be a waste to let it go.

Then he circled around and returned from the outside.

However, he did not expect to see two people standing at the entrance of the Purple Bamboo Garden upon his return. One of them was even speaking rudely, insulting his master! Anger surged within him, and he coldly retaliated.

The moment this guy announced his name, Chu Yang knew he was the only son of Li Jinsong, the master of Suoyun Peak. Therefore, Chu Yang's retaliation was measured; if you insult my master, I'll use your father to counter!

No matter in his past life or this one, Chu Yang was unwilling to suffer any loss.

"Who are you?" The white-robed youth, Li Jianyin, frowned.

Chu Yang revealed a mocking smile and quietly looked at him, his eyes somewhat strange.

His first sentence, "My master..." had already revealed his identity, yet this Li Jianyin still asked such a question. Clearly, he was intimidated by Chu Yang's aura and was already flustered. Such a question was meaningless whether answered or not.

Such a person was even less worthy of his attention!

At the same time, he was secretly on guard. In his anger, he felt the sword qi in his heart surge, and it unconsciously showed in his eyes. This situation must not happen again in the future.

In his past life, after the destruction of his sect, Chu Yang left Tianwailou and wandered the world. His personality was originally somewhat reclusive, and after such a great change, he became even more rebellious.

Apart from refining his sword techniques, Chu Yang rarely involved himself in external affairs. His life experiences were unremarkable, and he rarely interacted with others. It was common for him to draw his sword at the slightest disagreement. Over time, his personality became as proud and sharp as an exposed sword!

Black clothes like ink, a long sword like snow, dominating the world, none dared to stand against him!

This was the Chu Yang of his past life. But after rebirth, Chu Yang's mindset had changed significantly, knowing that he could not possibly follow the same path as before...

Moreover, everything had room for redemption, and all regrets could be redone. The current Chu Yang could be described by the following poem:

Spring breeze and swift horse,

Joyful spirit in good times;

With lofty aspirations,

Joyfully rolling up the books!

The world is beautiful, and life is full of hope. How could he remain proud? Even if he wanted to be proud... he couldn't manage it.

However, he was also secretly on guard. Situations like today, where his inner sword qi leaked out, were most likely to cause trouble and raise suspicion. With his current meager strength, it was best to avoid such incidents.

"Are you a disciple of this Purple Bamboo Grove?" Li Jianyin asked again when the other party did not answer.

Chu Yang shook his head and looked at the girl, not even sparing him a glance. Although his mindset had changed greatly, that deep-seated pride was deeply rooted. For someone who couldn't even understand what others were saying, Chu Yang had no interest in even looking at him.

Li Jianyin was once again enraged. The other party's unmasked contempt actually aroused his killing intent!

"May I ask, are you... Master Meng's disciple, Chu Yang?" The girl smiled gently and bowed slightly.

"Indeed, it is I. Is this senior sister perhaps Master Wu from Juyun Peak?" Chu Yang smiled indifferently. He had recognized her at first glance.

This graceful and elegant girl was Wu Yunliang's daughter, Wu Qianqian, the head of Tianwailou.

The first beauty of Tianwailou!

She was also the pitiful woman deceived by Shi Qianshan in his past life. Although the marriage did not come to fruition before Tianwailou was destroyed, it was still a regrettable matter.

"Indeed, it is really Chu Yang junior brother." Wu Qianqian smiled gently and said, "But Chu Yang junior brother is quite different from the rumors. I almost didn't recognize you just now."

"Senior sister is joking." Chu Yang said indifferently, "Chu Yang is still Chu Yang, no different. The rumors were mistaken."

Wu Qianqian felt a bit strange. As the daughter of the sect leader and the acknowledged beauty of Tianwailou, every young disciple of Tianwailou was infatuated with her. Yet, this Chu Yang, despite clearly seeing her, looked at her as if she were a piece of wood.

In fact, Chu Yang was not blind to her beauty. However, the current Chu Yang was entirely focused on Mo Qingwu, and the anticipation for Mo Qingwu filled his heart, leaving no room for anything else. At this moment, even if Wu Qianqian were a celestial being, she would probably appear as nothing more than a piece of wood to him...

Wu Qianqian, though she did not like being surrounded and flattered, had never been completely ignored before.

Moreover... she had heard that Master Meng's three disciples were: the eldest disciple, steady and composed, with deep scheming and reliable actions, a pillar of the sect; the second disciple, Chu Yang, reclusive and taciturn; and the third disciple, Tan Tan, extremely unpredictable...

But upon meeting today, this young man was definitely not the "taciturn" type. Though somewhat extreme, his face showed a hint of pride, but... he was certainly not an ordinary young man!

Li Jianyin had secretly liked Wu Qianqian for a long time, fantasizing about marrying her and becoming the son-in-law of the sect leader...

Seeing Wu Qianqian chatting and laughing with Chu Yang, his jealousy burned fiercely. When he saw Wu Qianqian seemingly lost in thought, her beautiful eyes fixed on Chu Yang, it seemed like a case of "love at first sight"...

His jealousy burned even more, completely forgetting why he had come. He stepped forward angrily, blocking Chu Yang and Wu Qianqian's line of sight, and sneered, "I wondered who it was, turns out it's a waste from Tianwailou!"

"Who are you calling a waste?" Chu Yang's eyes turned cold, and he asked aggressively. At this moment, his aura suddenly rose, pressing down heavily.

"You, a waste!" Li Jianyin, under the pressure of the aura, refused to back down and retorted without thinking.

"Indeed, you are calling me a waste!" Chu Yang said admiringly, "This... ah, truly remarkable. People value self-awareness, but in this world, there are few who can be as clear and self-aware as you. I didn't expect Senior Brother Li to be one of them. I truly admire you from the bottom of my heart."

Li Jianyin was momentarily stunned, realizing he had been tricked. On the side, Wu Qianqian couldn't help but laugh, almost bursting out. Though she forced herself to hold back, her bright eyes curved into crescent moons...

"You're asking for death!" Li Jianyin, enraged, suddenly drew his sword, "Draw your sword! I want to duel you!" Being insulted in front of the woman he loved, how could Li Jianyin back down?

"No! No need to duel, I admit..." Chu Yang said seriously, "I am not as despicable as you." He then added sincerely, "Really, I am not as despicable as you... that's it..."

On the side, Wu Qianqian couldn't hold back and burst out laughing, then immediately realized it was a bad move. The two were already at odds, and her laughter would only add fuel to the fire.

She stuck out her tongue and quickly covered her mouth, her eyes darting around through her fingers.

Li Jianyin was even more furious, cursing, "Bastard..."

Chu Yang pursued relentlessly, "Bastard, who are you calling?"

"Bastard, I'm calling..." Li Jianyin said halfway, suddenly realizing, and in his anger, shouted, "I'll kill you!" He charged forward with his sword.

Chu Yang retreated step by step, seemingly panicked, and called out, "What, in broad daylight, among the same sect and same school, you dare to kill?"

While retreating, he assessed the situation and secretly exerted force, a thread of true essence seeping through his Yongquan point and instantly rushing into the ground. Kid, being so rash and underestimating me, watch me take you down...

Chu Yang wouldn't reveal his true strength to deal with such a minor character. He could easily play with him...

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End of Chapter 10