Chapter 141.2 : Reverie (Part 2)
The very next moment, a notification chime sounded in her mind, causing her chaotic thoughts to freeze briefly.
Even Chu Ge himself would never have imagined that Yuan Jue—who appeared so decisive and ruthless, cold and lethal, like a female assassin—would possess such a rich inner world.
Just from a few glances and subtle expressions exchanged between him and Ying Qingjue, she had already woven so many interpretations.
Chu Ge's smile toward Yuan Jue was simply born of appreciation.
Having a clear grasp of the full sequence of events, Chu Ge naturally understood the whole story.
Toward a woman like Yuan Jue—decisive yet composed in action, ruthless in method yet not wantonly slaughtering, knowing when to advance and when to retreat, and understanding trade-offs—Chu Ge held genuine admiration.
Of course, part of that appreciation also stemmed from the fact that beneath her tight-fitting combat attire lay a curvaceous, explosively hot figure, paired with an icy, killing aura and a coldly beautiful, valiant appearance.
After all, in Chu Ge's eyes, this woman—rich with the flavor of an assassin and sword-wielding hero—did not fall short in appearance even when compared to his two junior sisters far away in Taihuang.
As for Lu Fuyao and Lu Tingni, due to their age, they still had room to grow.
What heights they would ultimately reach remained to be seen.
As for why Ying Qingjue showed goodwill toward Yuan Jue, the reason was even simpler.
Aside from sharing Chu Ge's appreciation for her, it was because Ying Qingjue knew that Yuan Jue, like herself, was also a holder of a diary instance.
And just moments ago, she had already sent her a friend request.
Meanwhile, on the other side, seeing that his questioning had gone unanswered, Lin Kang's expression immediately darkened.
More than that, the casual disdain and indifference Chu Ge inadvertently revealed caused anger to surge in Lin Kang's heart.
Though he knew the person before him was no ordinary figure, Lin Kang—long accustomed to standing high above others in Tianyuan City—simply could not tolerate such blatant disregard.
No matter how extraordinary your background may be, how could you possibly compare to my son, Lin Dong?!
Lin Kang sneered inwardly.
His son, Lin Dong, was now a core disciple of the most powerful faction in this region.
Moreover, he was highly valued by the faction's seniors—so much so that he even had a chance, in the future, to contend for the position of authority.
As Lin Dong's father, Lin Kang naturally benefited from his son's status, his own standing rising accordingly.
Though he was currently nothing more than a small city lord, even cultivators at the Fifth or Sixth Heaven Realm would treat him with utmost respect upon learning of his son's existence—bowing their proud heads low!
How would they ever dare show the kind of contempt displayed by the man before him?!
This was nothing short of utter disregard for his authority!
At the side, a Fourth Heaven Realm cultivator—well acquainted with Lin Kang's temperament—rolled his eyes subtly.
The next moment, he sternly shouted at Chu Ge:
"Impudent! Did you not hear the City Lord questioning you? Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth! Quickly state your origins! Otherwise, do not blame us for showing no mercy!"
Hearing this, Chu Ge finally turned his gaze toward Lin Kang and the others.
The man who had shouted brightened with delight, believing his words had finally taken effect.
He was just about to speak again—
When he saw the handsome, immortal-like man before him merely narrow his eyes slightly.
In an instant, he felt an overwhelming, terrifying pressure crash down upon his entire being.
In a daze, it seemed as though a dragon's roar thundered within his mind!
And then—
He felt nothing at all.
In the eyes of the onlookers, Chu Ge had merely glanced at the cultivator.
And that man died on the spot—his body perishing, his soul utterly annihilated.