Chapter 366: Bickering

Jin Lin felt that Mo Changxing didn’t seem as opposed to Yun Qingxue and Feng Zihuang being together as before!

He couldn’t understand why Mo Changxing’s attitude had changed so drastically in such a short time.

So, after everyone dispersed, Jin Lin simply followed Mo Changxing as he left, determined to get a clear answer.

“Speak your mind directly if you have something to say!” Mo Changxing walked ahead, his voice calm.

Jin Lin frowned at him. “Senior Brother, do you still remember what we said when we brought Qingxue back from the Feather Clan not long ago?

Now, Feng Zihuang—that scoundrel—has somehow bewitched Xuexue into loving him. What do you think about this?

Why… do I feel like you’ve switched sides in such a short time?!”

Mo Changxing paused mid-step, turning around to look at Jin Lin with utmost seriousness. “I have never switched sides! Because… I’ve always stood on Qingxue’s side!”

“If you truly stand on Qingxue’s side, then you should find a way to stop her from continuing her relationship with Feng Zihuang!” Jin Lin clenched his fists. “I refuse to believe you can’t see how scheming Feng Zihuang is! Who knows if his feelings for Xuexue are genuine?

What if he’s just using Xuexue? Can you bear to see her heart broken by him in the future?!”

“How do you plan to stop it?” Mo Changxing’s gaze was indifferent as he looked at Jin Lin. “I also refuse to believe you can’t see that Qingxue is serious about Feng Zihuang! She’s truly fallen for him!”

A trace of gloom flashed in Jin Lin’s eyes.

“You like Qingxue too, don’t you?” he suddenly asked.

“I just want to protect her!” Mo Changxing’s voice remained calm.

“Protect?” Jin Lin sneered. “I want to protect her too, which is why I can’t just…”

“It can’t be stopped!” Mo Changxing coldly interrupted Jin Lin. “Didn’t the Emperor and Master give us a hundred years? We can use this time to thoroughly assess Feng Zihuang!”

“Hah! Senior Brother, didn’t you just say it can’t be stopped? If it can’t be stopped, what’s the point of your assessment?” Jin Lin retorted sharply.

“No matter what kind of person Feng Zihuang is, as long as he treats Qingxue sincerely, I will bless them,” Mo Changxing said.

“And if he isn’t sincere? Haven’t you considered that the longer this drags on, the deeper Qingxue’s feelings will grow, and the more she’ll be hurt?!”

“If he isn’t sincere and only wants to use Qingxue for something… then I’ll kill him! Even if Qingxue hates me for it, I will kill Feng Zihuang!” A cold glint flashed in Mo Changxing’s eyes.

“I don’t have your tolerance or patience! I will make sure Qingxue sees Feng Zihuang’s true nature!” Jin Lin turned away angrily, adding before leaving, “Mo Changxing, if Qingxue liked you, I might even be able to let her go peacefully.

But now, I can’t in good conscience hand her over to Feng Zihuang!”

The wind blew gently. The flowers on Luoyun Mountain were in full bloom, and the trees cast lush shadows.

Yun Qingxue and Feng Zihuang walked one after the other, strolling aimlessly.

“I’m sorry, Zihuang. Have I troubled you?” After a long silence, Yun Qingxue sighed deeply.

“Not at all. Being with you makes me happy. As for everything else, I don’t care!” Feng Zihuang smiled, his radiance boundless.

“Master and the others, and you—are all very important to me… I…” Yun Qingxue frowned. She hoped Feng Zihuang could compromise more for her sake when dealing with the people on Luoyun Mountain.

But Feng Zihuang was the one constantly being provoked. If she said this, wouldn’t it be too unfair to him?

“I… I’ll try to communicate more with Master and the others…” she sighed.

“It’s fine!” Feng Zihuang’s magnetic voice was infinitely gentle.

He stopped walking, pulling Yun Qingxue in front of him. His beautiful phoenix eyes gazed at her with boundless tenderness.

“Because they are the most important people to you, no matter what they do, I will endure it.

So, Qingxue, don’t worry about me, and don’t feel torn about how I interact with them.

I love seeing you smile.”

“Thank you, Zihuang.” Yun Qingxue gave a faint smile, promising, “I’ll also try to communicate more with Master and Senior Brothers, to help them accept you sooner!”

“Mmm. As long as your heart remains unchanged, I won’t mind anything anyone does…” Feng Zihuang smiled tenderly, reaching out to pull Yun Qingxue into his embrace.

“Whoosh!”

A sharp sound suddenly pierced the air from behind Feng Zihuang.

A red glow instantly enveloped Feng Zihuang as he released Yun Qingxue and turned around.

“Sizzle!”

A soft noise, like water splashing onto hot iron, followed.

Immediately after, a figure lunged forward like lightning.

“Qingxue, be careful!” Feng Zihuang warned before darting forward to meet the attack.

“Boom!”

Feng Zihuang and the assailant unleashed powerful magic simultaneously. A deafening explosion echoed as both were forced back several steps.

“Jin Lin?” Yun Qingxue stared at the person who had ambushed them, calling out in surprise.

“Xuexue!” Jin Lin’s expression was icy as he pointed at Feng Zihuang. “Was this guy just trying to take advantage of you?”

A faint blush immediately spread across Yun Qingxue’s face.

A small hug between a couple… should be pure and innocent, right? Not exactly taking advantage…

“N-no… he wasn’t…” she murmured.

“Don’t defend him!” Jin Lin glared at Feng Zihuang, sneering. “I saw clearly—he was about to act indecently toward you!”

“Jin Lin!” Yun Qingxue wanted to bury her face in her hands. At this moment, she truly understood the feeling of being torn between laughter and tears.

“Dragon King, it’s best not to speak carelessly. This Lord and Qingxue are innocent—our affection is sincere, our conduct proper! I hope the Dragon King refrains from slandering Qingxue’s reputation!” Feng Zihuang frowned slightly. He genuinely disliked the people of Luoyun Mountain.

They were like a bunch of oversized, blindingly bright third wheels!

“Whether this Lord is speaking carelessly, the Phoenix King knows best!” Jin Lin stared coldly at Feng Zihuang, his expression one of utter disdain.

“My Xuexue is, of course, a pure and virtuous maiden! But as for the Phoenix King… hmph!” Jin Lin scrutinized Feng Zihuang with a critical eye.

“Look at you, always dressed in flashy red—even the word ‘innocence’ would be tainted if applied to you!”

“Dragon King, you seem to have quite the grudge against this Lord?” Feng Zihuang raised an eyebrow.

“Grudge is too strong a word. I just find many things about you unpleasant,” Jin Lin said bluntly, not hiding his dislike.

“I couldn’t care less!” Feng Zihuang smirked at Jin Lin, his expression smug and triumphant. “This Lord doesn’t care in the slightest how the Dragon King sees me!

As long as Qingxue loves me, nothing else matters!”

At the end, Feng Zihuang turned to gaze tenderly at Yun Qingxue, his affectionate look making Jin Lin feel as if even his fingernails were aching with fury!