Chapter 1499

Chapter 1

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: Lost all face and became a laughing stock, then you have met now

Chu Xiao snapped the folding fan shut, his eyes turning cold as the smile vanished from his face. It was the first time he had encountered someone who dared to belittle him as if he were nothing more than air. In Xian Chu, everyone had shown him respect.

Although his parents had advised him to avoid trouble and keep a low profile, at that moment, he could not simply pretend to ignore the bullying. How could he act like a coward when he was being challenged?

The atmosphere in Lin Shuixuan grew tense, and the faces of many nearby guests and disciples changed drastically. Most of them, unwilling to get involved, hurriedly made their excuses to leave. Only a few remained, eager to see how the situation would unfold.

“Lin Shuixuan has its own rules. Since this girl is willing to leave with Brother Gu, do you still intend to force her?” someone pointed out. “This is her choice, and your attitude is quite self-righteous.”

Zi Yunchuan, Zhao Tianfan, and others frowned as they stepped forward again, their expressions hostile and cold. They didn’t know Chu Xiao personally, but while they suspected he might have an extraordinary background, they were far more concerned with aligning themselves with Gu Changge at this moment. How could they care about someone like Chu Xiao?

Fairy Cai Yun, too, felt that Chu Xiao’s words were excessive, her beautiful eyes flashing with displeasure. Did he really think he could just snatch away any woman he desired? Was he implying that as long as he had his sights set on someone, no one could stop him from taking her away?

“Oh, since you mentioned that Lin Shuixuan has its own rules, then let’s follow those rules. We are merely noblemen, and whoever bids the most will take her away.” Chu Xiao sneered, ignoring Zi Yunchuan and the others as he glanced at Yiyi, who was hanging her head.

He hadn’t anticipated that randomly selecting a girl in Lin Shuixuan would lead to such conflicts and troubles. Yet, he had never shied away from trouble. Originally, Yiyi was the woman he had his eyes on first, but now someone had intervened, forcing him to redeem her. How could he tolerate that?

“Oh, following Lin Shuixuan’s rules?” Gu Changge finally turned his gaze to Chu Xiao, scrutinizing him carefully. His voice remained flat, as if discussing something trivial. “What if I don’t follow Lin Shuixuan’s rules?”

At that moment, Chu Xiao was taken aback, momentarily stunned. Not following the rules? Did that mean Gu Changge intended to seize Yiyi himself?

“Very well, I want to see how you plan to disregard the rules,” Chu Xiao sneered again, his confidence returning.

Madam Liu, however, could no longer withstand the oppressive atmosphere. Trembling, she returned the Phoenix Heart Sacred Stone to Chu Xiao and looked at Yiyi, who was still hanging her head beside Gu Changge. “Young masters, Yiyi is now free and will not return. Lin Shuixuan is under my control. Yiyi can choose whoever she wants to leave with; that is her own business…”

These words caused Chu Xiao’s expression to darken. He felt as if he had been publicly slapped by Madam Liu. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the girl named Yiyi was clearly afraid of him.

On the contrary, Yiyi seemed willing to stay by Gu Changge’s side. Chu Xiao’s eyes turned cold as he glanced at her; she kept her head down, hugging the zither tightly and clutching her sleeve with her small white hand.

“Girl Yiyi, would you like to leave this place with me?” he asked, trying to maintain a gentle tone despite the simmering anger within. “The behavior just now was indeed quite offensive, and I want to apologize. If you leave this place with me, I swear there will always be a place for you as my concubine. If others can have that position, so can you.”

He took a deep breath, suppressing the coldness in his heart as he fixed his gaze on the girl in white. This matter had escalated beyond a simple dispute; it was now a matter of pride.

However, Yiyi continued to keep her head buried, seemingly ignoring Chu Xiao’s words. Instead, she raised her eyes timidly to glance at Gu Changge, only to quickly lower them again, as if feeling ashamed and not wanting to be seen.

Seeing this, Chu Xiao’s gentle expression froze, revealing a flicker of suppressed anger. He had never experienced losing someone like this before.

Zi Yunchuan, Fairy Cai Yun, and the others couldn’t help but wear mocking expressions, thinking Chu Xiao was simply being self-righteous and overly confident.

“Do you know what my lord’s status is? Being able to be my lord’s concubine is a blessing you can’t cultivate in hundreds of lifetimes! How dare you remain indifferent and pretend you didn’t hear him?” Chu Xiao’er, standing beside Chu Xiao, felt the need to defend his young master. He was aware of Gu Changge’s strong and arrogant demeanor but didn’t dare to scold him directly. Instead, he directed his ire at the girl in white.

“Shut up.” When Chu Xiao heard this, he felt even more ashamed. He didn’t bother to hide his frustration any longer and shot a cold glance at Yiyi. “I hope you won’t regret today’s choice in the future.”

To him, it didn’t matter how beautiful Gu Changge was. With his status, there was no woman he couldn’t have. Today’s events had turned him into a laughingstock, and he felt he had lost all his dignity.

Yiyi, on the other hand, hadn’t anticipated that she would cause such a significant commotion tonight. Hearing Chu Xiao’s words, a hint of paleness appeared on her flawless face beneath the veil, and she trembled slightly, clearly frightened.

“As I said, you are free, and from now on, no one can threaten you with harm,” Gu Changge reassured her, his tone gentle yet firm.

“What does he count for?” Chu Xiao snapped, his expression darkening. Gu Changge’s words only served to ignite the anger he had been suppressing. He couldn’t understand how someone could so openly disregard him in front of everyone.

“It seems that you have a problem with this sentence?” Gu Changge remarked casually, glancing at Chu Xiao.

“It’s funny,” Chu Xiao shot back, a bitter laugh escaping him. “Growing up, it’s the first time I’ve met someone who talks to me like you.”

His eyes turned colder, and the anger within him simmered. Gu Changge’s casual demeanor and understated confidence felt far more arrogant and powerful than any words he could say. Chu Xiao had always been the one to bully others, and he had never anticipated encountering someone who could outshine him in arrogance and strength.

Gu Changge merely smiled, his expression unchanging. “Then you have met one now.”

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