Chapter 141.1 : Reverie (Part 1)
"Passing by? Sir, do you take me, Lin Kang, for a three-year-old child? Who wanders around my City Lord's manor in the dead of night?"
"Speak. What business do you have here? Could it be that you are in league with the remnants of the Yuan family? Have you shown up now to assist her escape?"
Although Lin Kang harbored misgivings about the strength and background of Chu Ge and the other person, he would not shrink back out of fear. After all, he himself was no easy opponent.
Especially after clearly seeing the appearances of Chu Ge and Ying Qingjue, a certain thought began to take root in his mind.
At this moment—even if Chu Ge and the other were to retreat—he would not allow it.
Yuan Jue's gaze was fixed firmly on Chu Ge, though it was not concern for his safety.
After all, from the diary entries of the past, she already had a rough understanding of Chu Ge's strength. With his abilities, people like Lin Kang were simply incapable of harming him easily.
Her focus was instead on why he had appeared here at such a coincidental moment.
Although Chu Ge claimed he was merely passing by, Yuan Jue harbored other thoughts.
After all, just moments ago, she had been on the verge of trouble. Though she was capable of resolving it herself, Chu Ge's appearance at such a critical juncture stirred an uncontrollable reverie in her heart.
Could it be… because of me…
As these thoughts arose, expectation welled up in her eyes as she looked at Chu Ge, her heart gradually pounding out of control.
Everyone's attention was now focused on Chu Ge, who had already descended to the ground.
Chu Ge, however, remained calm and unhurried.
He did not answer Lin Kang's questioning right away, instead leisurely surveying his surroundings with interest.
When his gaze met Yuan Jue's eyes—brimming with unspoken emotion—Chu Ge paused slightly, then revealed a gentle, warm smile.
That single smile nearly sent Yuan Jue's heart leaping out of her throat.
She naturally took that smile and gaze as a response to the speculation in her heart.
So it really is…
A sudden, inexplicable sense of happiness surged from within her.
Having not felt such warmth for many years, she found herself unable to restrain her wandering thoughts.
But in the very next moment, Ying Qingjue's gaze caused all of Yuan Jue's thoughts to dissipate.
That's right… he has such an outstanding woman by his side. How could he possibly take notice of someone like me—someone who has clawed her way through the mortal world, with blood on her hands…
Just as this self-deprecating thought arose, Yuan Jue saw Ying Qingjue look at her for a brief moment.
Then, Ying Qingjue offered her a dignified yet courteous and gentle smile.
Yuan Jue could even clearly see her give a subtle nod in her direction.
What does this mean? Could it be… recognition?
Yuan Jue couldn't help but wonder.
The moment she saw Chu Ge, all her former fantasies about him had been shattered.
A man like an exiled immortal was simply not someone she could ever match.
And after seeing Ying Qingjue, her sense of inferiority completely crushed the last remaining sliver of hope in her heart.
She did not dare to hope to be Chu Ge's one and only—even being one among many, she would have been willing.
But Ying Qingjue's beauty utterly destroyed even that pitiful desire.
After all, not just anyone was qualified to be "one of them."
Compared to Ying Qingjue, she was nothing more than an ordinary mortal woman, utterly unqualified to share a place alongside such a woman.
But now… this goddess-like woman seemed to have acknowledged her…
Could it be that she still had a chance—to form some connection with him, or even… become his…
Yuan Jue thought to herself.