Chapter 30 of 100

Chapter 30

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"Snap!" Zhuo Feiyang's chopsticks broke in two.

Bai Zhijie was startled and quickly whispered, "Young Master?"

Zhuo Feiyang's face was grim as he nodded and said, "Let's go, back!"

"Has Young Master had enough to eat?" Bai Zhijie asked. The table full of dishes had barely been touched, which was a real waste, considering how expensive they were!

Zhuo Feiyang stood up and came to Su Ru's side, bowing to bid farewell. Su Ru waved her jade-like hand, signaling them to go as they pleased.

Zhuo Feiy glared at Chu Li with venom and turned to leave in large strides.

Su Ru smiled and watched as Zhuo Feiy and his companion left.

Chu Li sighed, "Chief Steward, you really enjoy stirring up trouble, don't you?"

Su Ru chuckled, "That's what makes it interesting, Chu Li. If you can't even outdo Zhuo Feiy, I'll really have to scold you for being useless!"

"Chief Steward, matters between men and women are different from other things; they're not that simple."

"You're overthinking it, ... enough of your chatter, just win Zhao Ying over!"

"Of course, Zhuo Feiyang is not a good match. I won't let Sister Zhao fall into a pit of fire!"

"Zhuo Feiyang is arrogant, selfish, and self-centered. He only cares about himself. Despite his good looks, anyone who follows him will suffer! ... I'll buy these two shops tomorrow and start construction immediately."

"Thank you, Chief Steward."

"You handle this matter well and prepare for the spirit fields as soon as possible. This is a big deal!"

"Sure."

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Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

At noon, the sun shone directly overhead, making the city a bit quieter. The scorching sunlight made people avoid it, staying in the shade as much as possible.

Chu Li had invited Zhao Ying to see the two shops. Both of them were protected by their inner strength, so they weren't afraid of the heat.

The two shops had been connected and the interior structure was changed into a tavern. They went in to take a look, and Zhao Ying was very satisfied with the spacious and large space.

After a thorough inspection, they walked back, chatting leisurely and comfortably.

As they walked through a narrow alley and turned a corner, they saw a man in a green robe standing in the middle of the stone path, his back to them, with a slender figure.

Chu Li recognized him immediately as Zhuo Feiyang, and Zhao Ying also recognized him, her eyebrows furrowing.

For the past few days, Zhuo Feiyang had been纠缠 (harassing) her, but she had been in seclusion and avoided him. She didn't expect him to follow her here, truly...

Chu Li didn't stop, and Zhao Ying had no choice but to follow.

As they approached, Zhuo Feiyang slowly turned around, his icy gaze fixed on Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying sighed, "Senior Brother Zhuo!"

"Junior Sister Zhao, what a refined interest!" Zhuo Feiyang sneered. "Weren't you in seclusion?"

"I came out for something, Senior Brother Zhuo. Were you waiting for me here?"

"I wasn't waiting for you!" Zhuo Feiyang's icy gaze shifted to Chu Li. "I was waiting for you, Mr. Chu!"

Chu Li said, "Zhuo Feiyang, what's the matter?"

"Mr. Chu, you're a despicable person!" Zhuo Feiyang pointed at him and shouted angrily. "Using Chief Steward Su to have Junior Sister Zhao assigned as your guard, you're a selfish and corrupt person!"

Chu Li retorted, "Unreasonable! ... Do you know you're breaking the rules?"

He was on a top-secret mission, which required confidentiality. The mission details couldn't be disclosed, and other guards couldn't inquire about them.

Zhuo Feiyang's actions were a violation, and if investigated, the punishment would be severe.

"Mr. Chu, don't think that just because you've connected with Chief Steward Su, you're someone important!"

"Zhuo Feiyang, that's enough. What do you want?"

"Hmph!" Zhuo Feiyang lowered his hand and sneered, "I'll get you sooner or later! ... Junior Sister Zhao, let's go back."

"Senior Brother Zhuo, is there something you need?"

Chu Li frowned and said, "Zhuo Feiyang, I have important business with Junior Sister Zhao. Don't interfere!"

"Important business? Hmph, just an excuse to get close to Junior Sister Zhao!" Zhuo Feiyang sneered. "Do you think I don't know your intentions?"

Chu Li sighed, "Alright, Junior Sister Zhao is gentle and kind, and every man likes her, including me. So what? Only you are allowed to pursue her, and I'm not?"

"You're a waste, you don't have the qualifications!"

"You can't even beat me, this 'waste.' You have even less qualifications!"

"I will definitely defeat you in the future!"

"Who knows what the future holds? Thinking that good talent alone can make you a master is naive. There are many with good talent, but how many truly become masters? ... Zhuo Feiyang, a fool like you who looks down on everyone will eventually meet your end. For Junior Sister Zhao's sake, you should stay away from her!"

Zhuo Feiyang's eyes seemed to spout fire as he gritted his teeth and sneered, "Junior Sister Zhao will have a worse life with you, this waste!"

"I'm a Sixth Rank, capable of supporting Junior Sister Zhao and giving her a stable life. Can you? ... As a guard, you risk your life every day, not knowing if you'll survive from one day to the next! ... You might die on a mission tomorrow, making Junior Sister Zhao live in constant fear. What kind of life is that?"

"You..." Zhuo Feiyang was both angry and frustrated. He shouldn't have debated with him, using his weakness to attack Chu Li's strength, only to humiliate himself. Thinking of this, he sneered, "I'll soon reach the Xiantian realm, and then..."

Chu Li waved his hand, "We'll see when you reach Xiantian. Anyone can talk big, but reaching Xiantian isn't that easy. Goodbye!"

He pulled Zhao Ying's sleeve and walked forward. Zhao Ying looked at Zhuo Feiyang and then at him, feeling very conflicted, not wanting to be so heartless.

She stomped her foot, broke free from Chu Li's hand, and pouted, "I'll go first!"

She twisted her willowy waist and ran off.

Chu Li stood there, shaking his head. She was truly kind, still unwilling to hurt Zhuo Feiy even at this point. It was really hard for her!

Zhuo Feiyang watched her graceful figure and sighed with relief, his face darkening. "Mr. Chu, stay away from Junior Sister Zhao!"

Chu Li sneered, "You stay away from her! ... By the way, you're no match for Junior Sister Zhao now, right?"

"Ridiculous!" Zhuo Feiyang sneered disdainfully.

Chu Li shook his head and said, "You're still living in a dream, thinking you're a master. How pitiful, ... Zhuo Feiyang, why don't you compare yourself with Junior Sister Zhao? Then you'll see how ridiculous you are!"

"I will!" Zhuo Feiyang said coldly.

Chu Li stepped closer, "If you can't beat Junior Sister Zhao, you should end your own life. It's too embarrassing!"

"It's none of your business!" Zhuo Feiyang sneered.

"Pitiful, pitiful!" Chu Li shook his head and walked past him.

Zhuo Feiyang's veins bulged like worms, but he restrained himself from acting, determined to settle the score when he reached Xiantian. A gentleman's revenge is ten years in the making!

Chu Li walked lightly, crossing the alley along the stone path, a smile on his face.

He could foresee what Zhuo Feiyang would do: challenge Zhao Ying, realize he was no match, and then go into seclusion to train hard. This would give him some peace for a while.

Zhuo Feiyang was so arrogant and self-centered that if he couldn't beat Zhao Ying, he wouldn't pursue her anymore. He would only pursue her after defeating her, by which time Zhao Ying's heart would already belong to him!

Thinking of this, Chu Li's steps became even lighter.

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