Upon hearing the woman's words, Ye Tianfan instantly felt a toothache. He wasn't a fool; this reverse psychology was clear as day. It was obviously intended to provoke him. If he left, it would show that he was afraid of Zhu Laosan.
It seed that the woman believed that soone like him valued face above all else. She thought that once he was goaded like this, he wouldn't leave and would instead fight hard to help her to save face!
Moreover, he could interrupt Zhu Laosan's words. If Ye Tianfan spoke at this mont, he could certainly divert Zhu Laosan's attention and prevent him from finishing that sentence.
Then Ye Tianfan and Zhu Laosan would start battling each other, their crafty minds going into overdrive!
Ye Tianfan glanced coldly at the woman, and amidst her stunned expression, he said to Zhu Laosan, "I am definitely taking charge of this matter."
The woman was overjoyed upon hearing Ye Tianfan's words, as everything was proceeding according to her plan. She even began imagining how she would control Ye Tianfan after marrying him, how she would compete for his affection at ho, and ensure Ye Tianfan was under her thumb for life!
If Ye Tianfan knew what the woman was thinking, he would definitely tell her she was overthinking it. I'd save you and then turn around and leave, not bothering with you anymore!
"Oh?" Zhu Laosan cald down after hearing Ye Tianfan's words, then looked at him gloomily and said, "Do you really want to fight ?"
"Whether we fight is up to you. I have a reason to save her this ti!" Ye Tianfan sighed as he spoke.
"Huh?" Zhu Laosan had a feeling Ye Tianfan's words implied sothing, but couldn't figure out what. So he just brushed it off, saying, "Since you want to fight, I'll give you the chance. I'm not afraid to tell you—my dad is the mayor of this town, I'm the mayor's son. If you dare touch a hair on my head, I'll mobilize the entire town's guards to crush you!"
Ye Tianfan was unfazed upon hearing this; in fact, he felt like laughing. Just because you're the mayor's son makes you special? Mobilize the whole town's guards? Let's see if they can even touch !
Yet he didn't voice these thoughts because he worried that if he revealed his identity as a Cultivator, the mayor of Demon Slaying Town would have him strung up and flogged.
Seeing Ye Tianfan's silence, Zhu Laosan assud he was scared of his status and grinned triumphantly!
The woman, seeing Ye Tianfan not saying a word, thought he was intimidated because he didn't rank as high as Zhu Laosan. Her face turned stark white, realizing she'd lost the bet. It seed this handso young man would join her in the grave!
"Don't worry, young master. If I must drag you down with , it's still wonderful to accompany you to the afterlife!" The woman stood up calmly and spoke to Ye Tianfan.
Ye Tianfan looked at her blankly. What nonsense was this? How did it escalate to the afterlife? I haven't even said a word about dying!
Zhu Laosan scoffed at the woman, "To the afterlife? You wish! Even if I kill, it'll only be you!"
Zhu Laosan did want to kill them both, but seeing Ye Tianfan's fine clothes and imposing aura, he suspected he might be from a wealthy or powerful family. So Zhu Laosan decided that humiliating him would suffice; killing him might provoke retaliation from powerful backers.
Thus, Zhu Laosan resolved to only kill the woman, best leaving Ye Tianfan alive.
But the young woman was unwilling; what? No chance to die with this handso fellow? How could she die alone and lonely? She still wanted to be a lady of status. She couldn't die, and if she did, she wanted to die with him!
"Kill ? With this young master protecting , even if you try, he would die with !" The young woman declared defiantly!
Ye Tianfan just wanted to shake his sleeves and leave. He'd seen drama, but this was on another level! You want to die, die by yourself; why involve ? And what nonsense about dying together—why not aim for the stars? Why should I die?
Zhu Laosan also began to realize he'd been captivated by the woman's beauty. Now it dawned on him that perhaps she was a bit unhinged!
Luckily he hadn't succeeded, or he too would beco foolish if married to her. Zhu Laosan regretted crossing a wealthy young man over such a silly woman—it didn't fit his rich-kid persona.
Yet as he glanced at Ye Tianfan, he saw pity in his eyes!
What's this? Why the pitying look towards ? Ye Tianfan was bewildered. Just now he was aggressive, and now he was pitying ?
Zhu Laosan sensed a kindred spirit in Ye Tianfan, perhaps also blinded by this crafty yet foolish woman's beauty!
Zhu Laosan suddenly found clarity, recalling he ntioned having to save her "this ti." aning, he wouldn't next ti?
Uncertain if his line of thought was right, Zhu Laosan asked Ye Tianfan, "Are you sure you want to handle this ti?"
He emphasized the words "this ti."
Ye Tianfan, oblivious, replied directly, "Yes, I must save this ti!"
The woman, seeing Ye Tianfan's resolve, thought to herself she'd go easier on him in the future and treat him well!
"Fine, I'll let her go this once," Zhu Laosan said casually.
The young woman was so thrilled hearing Zhu Laosan say he'd spare her, she nearly jumped. She could marry this young master, have children, and live a good life!
Ye Tianfan heard Zhu Laosan's words and turned to leave. He'd done his part with this one act of kindness. Next ti, whether he saved her depended on his mood!
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