Chen Jiajia did not understand, she could not comprehend.
Didn't this man care deeply about Su Xueqing? Perhaps he was that slut's lover.
But why was he so calm?
"Su Xueqing has fallen into another man's hands, don't you understand? Why are you still so calm? Are you even human?" Jiajia cried.
What she wanted to see was this man's panic, his fear, ideally him kneeling and begging her.
Only then could she regain her dignity.
However, Qin Yexuan ignored her completely.
He prepared to leave with Jun Mengyao.
Jiajia followed him like a madwoman, chattering incessantly: "So what if I get arrested? I haven't committed a capital offense. Just you wait, when I get out, I swear I'll spend my whole life seeking revenge. I'll ruin Su Xueqing's reputation. And you and this slut, I'll remember you."
A girl who looked innocent and kind now seemed as terrifying as a demon.
Qin Yexuan stopped, turned, and looked at the deranged Jiajia.
"Why say these things? It's a pity."
After his calm statement, he snapped his fingers.
Then, outside the villa, over a thousand of Zheng Tianzhi's henchmen, with bloodshot eyes, appeared.
They swarmed over the wall like zombies, instantly blocking the villa so tightly that not a fly could get in.
Qin Yexuan said nothing, just watched Chen Jiajia.
Upon seeing this, Chen Jiajia's frantic expression instantly changed.
Her legs trembled, and the smell of urine filled the air.
Jun Mengyao covered her nose, "How disgusting."
Qin Yexuan snapped his fingers again. The mind control was lifted, and the thousand henchmen outside all foamed at the mouth and collapsed on the ground.
"Chen Jiajia, now you should properly explain to the police about these thousand thugs. I think you and your father will be spending the rest of your lives in prison," Jun Mengyao said with a cold smile.
Chen Jiajia fell to her knees with a thud.
Her lips trembled; she wanted to say something but didn't know how to beg for her life.
Qin Yexuan shook his head and turned to leave.
Outside the villa, Jun Mengyao smiled, "Why give that Chen Jiajia a way out? This girl is no joke, appearing innocent but with a heart blacker than charcoal."
Qin Yexuan said lightly, "Perhaps I was too soft-hearted. It doesn't matter."
Jun Mengyao asked again, "Su Xueqing has been arrested. What do you need me to do, sir?"
Qin Yexuan remained silent.
Jun Mengyao made a few calls, starting from the Chudu police department, to investigate Su Xueqing's whereabouts.
After a while, her expression changed, "The people from the Huanglong Family took her personally? Are you sure you saw Chen Baidi?"
Turning back, Jun Mengyao's face was filled with worry, "Sir, she was taken by people from the Huanglong Family. They are escorting your sister-in-law to an island in Wanchun Lake. Chen Baidi is also with them. I don't know what he's up to."
Qin Yexuan's eyes flickered, "Chen Baidi wants to use Xueqing to force me into a duel with him. He'll probably send a declaration of war soon."
A declaration of war?
Jun Mengyao frowned, "Chen Baidi is the supreme ruler of the Western Territory, and he has the support of the Huanglong Family. Your identity, sir, is confidential. On what grounds can he challenge you to a duel? He can't exactly say he kidnapped your relative, can he?"
Qin Yexuan rubbed his forehead, "Have you forgotten? The Chudu Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin. This is a local annual tradition. Chen Baidi, as a general, will undoubtedly be a guest of honor at the event. He wants to defeat me in front of everyone, and then reveal my identity."
Thus, the Peerless State Scholar, who shook the capital and earned the admiration of the military, would be defeated by the newly risen Chen Baidi of the Western Territory!
Chen Baidi desired this fame, while the Huanglong Family coveted the Spirit of the Dragon Turtle in Wanchun Lake.
Each party gained what they needed.
Indeed, Jun Mengyao soon received news from the Huanglong Family.
"They want me to go to Wanchun Lake immediately... It seems they are truly challenging you under the guise of the 'Under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament'."
Chudu is the gateway to the Nine Provinces, and the Xuanwu Academy is renowned throughout Huaxia. The people here have a martial spirit flowing in their blood.
Therefore, the annual martial arts tournament is a sensational event.
At least tens of millions of viewers eagerly await it.
And every ten years, the martial arts tournament undergoes an upgrade.
This year marks the Thirteenth 'Under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament'!
It is also the day Chen Baidi has been eagerly awaiting since his return from the Western Territory.
By winning first place in the 'Under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament', he would gain greater power and become a noble of the capital.
Jun Mengyao gazed at the man beside her, lost in thought.
"Sir, for so many years, you never seemed to care about these honors. What is the reason behind it?"
Qin Yexuan smiled, "Who says I don't care about honor? It's just that, water flows without contention, but if it does contend, it will stir up tremendous waves!
The meaning of this phrase is that flowing water normally does not compete with all things in heaven and earth, calmly nourishing the world as small streams and lakes. But if water truly decides to contend, it will transform into the waves of the sea, stirring up colossal surges.
Jun Mengyao's heart trembled, "Sir, have you decided to participate? But this tournament is a team competition, and you alone are not enough."
Qin Yexuan changed the subject, "You are a female spy cultivated by the Huanglong Family. It will be very dangerous for you to go back this time. Stay here, and I can offer you another path."
This was already an implication that he wanted to cultivate her.
But Jun Mengyao hesitated for a moment, then despondently said, "They raised me, placed me beside Chen Baidi as his fiancée. I at least owe them a resolution in this matter."
Qin Yexuan did not force her. He produced a silver needle, which glowed brilliantly, and instantly pressed it on Jun Mengyao's entire body.
"The restriction I placed on you has been lifted. Moreover, I have infused a wisp of my energy into you. If you encounter a fatal danger, that energy will help you escape the peril."
With that, he turned and left.
Long after Qin Yexuan's figure had disappeared, Jun Mengyao still watched silently, her heart filled with complex emotions.
Meanwhile, a black car appeared out of nowhere and suddenly sped forward. Three disciples from the Huanglong Family jumped out, wordlessly grabbed Jun Mengyao's hair, and knocked her to the ground with a punch.