“Plop…”
Fang Xinhu did not know how to swim. In the water, he kept slapping at the surface, sending water splashing everywhere. His body slowly began to sink. Only then did Fang Xinyuan react. He shouted to several people skilled in swimming, “Hurry and save Fang Xinhu!”
Several people jumped into the lake with splashes. Watching them hold Fang Xinhu and pull him upward, Fang Xinyuan finally relaxed. His gaze shifted to Ye Chu, suddenly turning icy cold as he stared fixedly at him. “Today, do not even think about leaving here with your limbs intact!”
“People have said similar things to me before. Later…” Ye Chu paused here, then continued, “Later, I found him a beauty, and he let me off!”
Liang Shan heard Ye Chu’s words and turned his head away in embarrassment, his face flushed. The others around them let out sneers.
“So he has not changed at all! Turns out he is still afraid of death!”
“A scumbag is a scumbag. Did you really expect him to grow a spine?”
Su Rong and Zhang Su’er also furrowed their delicate brows. Just moments ago Ye Chu had been overwhelmingly dominant. Now he was trying to please Fang Xinyuan. While Su Rong sighed, she also felt this was the real Ye Chu, matching the impression she had of him.
Fang Xinyuan looked at Fang Xinhu, who had just been pulled onto the boat, lips trembling from nearly drowning. He sneered coldly at Ye Chu. “Do you think I will let you off just like that? Forget finding one beauty for me. Even if you offered ten, you will not leave here intact today.”
Ye Chu suddenly laughed. “Offering you one beauty, do you think it is for your enjoyment? I just thought using her to exhaust your waist would be more elegant. After all, I am not someone who likes fighting and killing!”
“Shameless!”
Su Rong and Zhang Su’er lightly spat in disdain, their faces flushing red. They thought Ye Chu truly was a rogue through and through. Yet at the same time, they could not help looking toward Ye Chu. They had thought he would beg for mercy, but unexpectedly he still confronted them head-on. Su Rong’s beautiful eyes flickered. She found Ye Chu even harder to understand. This person had changed far too much!
The others were equally stunned. Their hearts surged with shock at Ye Chu’s audacity. Their gazes involuntarily turned to Fang Xinyuan. Sure enough, Fang Xinyuan’s face was iron-blue, his fists clenched tightly. “Today I will break your waist first!”
“Wait!” Seeing Fang Xinyuan about to charge forward, Ye Chu frowned and shouted.
“Now you are afraid? Too late!” Fang Xinyuan glared coldly and punched straight toward Ye Chu’s chest with ruthless force.
Su Rong and Zhang Su’er felt their hearts leap in alarm. Fang Xinyuan was far stronger than Fang Xinhu by several levels. He had already begun refining his own vital spirit, meaning one foot had stepped into the true path of martial cultivation. Entering this realm allowed one to cultivate personal essence and qi, creating an essential difference from ordinary people. Someone at this level could easily handle ten fierce wolves and possessed the strength to fight tigers bare-handed.
Though Fang Xinyuan had not fully entered this realm, tearing apart seven or eight fierce wolves would not be difficult for him. He was far stronger than his seventh-stage younger brother. How could Ye Chu possibly withstand his attack?
Liang Shan felt secret alarm. His face paled. He wanted to drag Ye Chu away and flee, but it was already too late. He could only watch helplessly as Fang Xinyuan’s fist covered Ye Chu.
“Today I will break your waist!”
Fang Xinyuan’s voice was icy cold. His fist reached Ye Chu in an instant. Many people closed their eyes, unable to bear watching!
“Smack…”
The expected sound of bones breaking did not come. Instead, another familiar slap rang out. Everyone looked toward the centre. The scene before them left their minds reeling.
A red, swollen handprint appeared on Fang Xinyuan’s face. Everyone was stunned. Their hearts surged with shock as they stared wide-eyed at Ye Chu.
Su Rong and Zhang Su’er opened their small, rosy mouths in shock. Their tender white hands covered their cherry lips as they stared blankly at Ye Chu, who still wore a faint smile in the centre. Su Rong blinked her bright eyes hard. Finally, she accepted that what she saw was real.
“Fang Xinyuan was also slapped by Ye Chu? Is he not Ye Chu’s match either?”
Everyone held their breath. Their expressions were complex beyond words. Among the young elites of Yao City, many had strong cultivation and could defeat Fang Xinyuan. Yet no one could imagine Ye Chu casually slapping Fang Xinyuan with such ease.
Who was Ye Chu? Merely a worthless scumbag in Yao City! Three years ago, this waste could be thrown to the ground by a woman despite his bullying and domination! Yet now, he casually sent Fang Xinyuan flying with a slap. Was this luck, or had his strength grown far beyond Fang Xinyuan’s?
When Fang Xinhu was sent flying, though surprised, they could still explain it as Ye Chu’s good fortune. But when Fang Xinyuan was also sent flying, could that still be called luck?
“What are you? How dare you lecture me!” Ye Chu had slapped Fang Xinyuan. Contempt filled his eyes as his gaze shifted to Pang Shao.
Pang Shao saw Ye Chu’s gaze turn to him and could not help shivering. He knew he could no longer sit back and watch the show. Otherwise, who knew if this fellow would turn his spear toward him next? Pang Shao did not want to provoke Ye Chu. Though he had some ability, Ye Chu’s methods were endless and unpredictable. Moreover, his status as heir of an imperial ancient noble family meant nothing to Ye Chu. Compared to status, even his own grandfather treated Ye Chu with courtesy. What did his status count for?
Seeing Fang Xinyuan about to attack Ye Chu again, Pang Shao finally spoke. “Enough! What was supposed to be a good banquet has turned into such a mess! Fang Xinyuan, if you want to do something, wait until this young master leaves.”
Scolded by Pang Shao, though Fang Xinyuan hated Ye Chu so much he gnashed his teeth and wished to tear him to pieces, he could only endure for now. He glared viciously at Ye Chu. “If not for my lord being here today, I would make you leave lying down.”
Ye Chu completely ignored this clownish figure. He thought to himself that if a dog barked, should he bark back? He was a cultured man with noble beliefs, far removed from vulgar tastes. He naturally would not stoop to playing with a single barking dog. Unless… unless there were two, no, three dogs barking at once. Only then would he consider playing along!
“Pang Shao! Find a place to drink a few cups?” Ye Chu asked Pang Shao.
Pang Shao nodded. His gaze could not help drifting toward Su Rong and Zhang Su’er. “Accompany this young master for a few drinks. This young master will not touch women today!”
Su Rong frowned. Her gaze involuntarily turned to Ye Chu. Seeing Ye Chu’s carefree attitude, she finally could not hold back and asked, “What does Young Master Ye Chu think?”
“Ah!” Ye Chu had not expected Su Rong to ask him. “Oh! Very good! With beauties by our side, drinking and enjoying ourselves is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures!”
Ye Chu naturally would not refuse such a good thing. Where else could a man find such pleasing sights?
Such a frivolous remark made Su Rong feel contempt once more. She thought Ye Chu truly was the same old scumbag Ye Chu. Though he had helped Zhang Su’er just now, in his life principles, pleasure and vice remained the main theme.
“Grandfather always said human nature is hard to change! Truly so!”
Still, Su Rong knew they had no option to refuse. Accompanying them for a few drinks was far better than letting Zhang Su’er be forced to bed.
Liang Shan watched the two women leave with Pang Shao and could not help feeling envious. To have Yao City’s pearl Su Rong accompany him for drinks, even once would make death worthwhile. Just as Liang Shan envied Ye Chu, Ye Chu walked over, patted his shoulder, and said, “Come on! What are you standing there for?”
“Ah!” Liang Shan was overjoyed. “You are inviting me too?”
“If you want to go, then come. If not, do not.” Ye Chu turned and walked away.
These words made Liang Shan hurry to follow Ye Chu. His gaze could not help glancing at Pang Shao, wondering if Pang Shao would object. Seeing Pang Shao show no concern, Liang Shan felt excited.
“What exactly is Ye Chu’s relationship with Pang Shao? Pang Shao seems very different toward him, almost as if Ye Chu can make decisions in front of him!”
Liang Shan’s thoughts mirrored those of Fang Xinyuan and the others. They were filled with confusion. Pang Shao had clearly been furious with Ye Chu earlier. Yet now he was willing to drink with him. What did this mean?
“Hmph! Whatever their relationship, he is still just a scumbag. Sooner or later I will make you pay for that slap!” Fang Xinyuan spat viciously.