Chapter 459 - 373: Does a Frog in the Well Deserve to Be Humiliated by You?
"As expected of Blue Star’s strongest."
"You’ve truly reached a realm far beyond anyone’s reach."
"One moment, you were clearly in my line of sight, sitting safely in a taxi."
"The next, you had already appeared behind me without a sound, and I didn’t notice a thing."
"If you had harbored any killing intent and wanted to take my life,"
"then just now, I would have been like a fragile toy before you, utterly powerless to resist."
The tall, slender figure slowly turned around, revealing a handsome face.
His eyes were as deep as a frozen pond on a starlit night, his nose was high and straight, and his thin lips were slightly pursed, giving off a cold and stern aura.
His cloak billowed in the wind.
A sharp sword was conspicuously worn at his waist. Although it rested quietly in its scabbard,
one could still clearly feel faint wisps of Sword Qi swirling around it.
Evidently, this young man was wary of Chu He, on guard against his every move.
It was as if the moment Chu He showed the slightest intent to harm him, the sword at his waist would flash from its sheath like lightning, slicing through the void to strike a fatal blow.
"Qu Yuxiu. It’s you."
Xia Chengli frowned slightly, a flash of surprise in her eyes.
What surprised Chu He even more was that Xia Chengli actually knew him.
Xia Chengli’s round eyes went wide,
as if she had just seen something utterly unbelievable.
It seemed she, too, had never expected Qu Yuxiu to appear here.
"Xia Chengli, long time no see."
The young man called Qu Yuxiu’s lips curled up slightly into what seemed to be a gentle smile as he spoke softly.
However, despite the smile on his face,
a dark gloom was hidden deep within his eyes,
like a night sky shrouded by dark clouds, giving off a stifling aura.
This was because the image of Chu He and Xia Chengli in the car kept replaying in his mind,
especially the moment when Xia Chengli had rested her head intimately on Chu He’s shoulder.
It filled him with an inexplicable sense of displeasure.
But he still suppressed the turmoil in his heart,
forcing himself to maintain that false smile as he slowly said, "You’ve been out for too long. It’s time to go back."
"I’m not going back." Xia Chengli unhesitatingly threw her arm around Chu He’s,
their bodies pressing close together,
as if to show Qu Yuxiu her resolute stance.
She lifted her chin slightly, her eyes filled with stubbornness and defiance, and declared, "This is the first time I’ve ever been out in my entire life."
"When I left, Master told me,"
"he agreed to let me have fun outside, and that I could go back whenever I’ve had enough and feel like it."
With that, a flash of longing and determination for freedom shone in her eyes.
She looked like a bird longing to break free from its cage and soar through the sky,
unwilling to let anyone bind its wings.
"Chu He, do you have any idea what kind of destiny Xia Chengli bears?"
"You may be hailed as Blue Star’s strongest and showered with praise by the outside world,"
"praised to the high heavens."
"But I’m telling you, this world is far deeper, vaster, and more magnificent than you can possibly imagine."
"In our circle, you might be nothing more than a drop in the ocean, not even worth mentioning."
"If you truly have Xia Chengli’s best interests at heart, you should sever the emotional ties between you."
A subtle, complex emotion flickered in Qu Yuxiu’s eyes.
He clearly understood Xia Chengli’s stubborn and headstrong nature,
and knowing it was futile to keep arguing with her, he decisively turned his gaze to Chu He.
His words were condescending and overbearing,
and even though he was speaking to Chu He, the man publicly acknowledged as Blue Star’s undefeated champion since his debut,
there wasn’t the slightest hint of courtesy or humility in them.
Yet, Qu Yuxiu’s expression remained as calm as still water,
as if he were discussing some trivial, everyday matter, completely unperturbed.
But Chu He saw right through him.
The man spoke such arrogant words with such a calm tone and expression because deep down, he was utterly convinced of what he was saying, certain that Chu He was nothing special in his eyes.
’Chu He already understood. Qu Yuxiu and Xia Chengli must be from the same place,’
’or perhaps they shared the same master, taught under the same guidance.’
’Qu Yuxiu had been secretly watching them all along,’
’so he had naturally seen all the intimate actions between Xia Chengli and me.’
’Although most of it was Xia Chengli taking the initiative to be affectionate,’
’in Qu Yuxiu’s eyes, it was like a series of sharp thorns stabbing deep into his heart, making it unbearable for him.’
’It wasn’t hard to see’
’that Qu Yuxiu harbored special feelings for Xia Chengli,’
’and had thus completely misunderstood their relationship.’
These thoughts flashed through Chu He’s mind in an instant.
He thought to himself, ’Whatever Qu Yuxiu is thinking, whatever he’s feeling right now, what does it have to do with me?’
So Chu He said aloud, "Whether Xia Chengli is willing to leave with him is entirely her own choice to make. No one else has the right to interfere."
The moment Chu He finished speaking, Xia Chengli voiced her strong agreement.
"That’s right, that’s right! This is my freedom! Neither you nor that rotten old man can control me!"
Xia Chengli said loudly, clinging tightly to Chu He’s arm.
"Chu He, do you know why I still look down on you, even though your strength is undeniable?"
"It’s because you’re like a headless fly, blundering around, completely ignorant of everything."