Bai Zihan blinked.
For a mont, he genuinely looked bewildered.
One mont, he had been peacefully standing at the side, casually eating spirit fruits without the slightest intention of getting involved.
The next, every gaze in the hall had turned toward him.
As if he had just done sothing outrageous.
"..?"
He slowly chewed, then swallowed.
Only after hearing the exchange did he finally piece things together.
His expression turned strange.
So that's how it is...
A quiet complaint rose in his mind.
First Bai Xueqing... now Mu Linyue too?
(What next? So cousin I don't even know will also use my na to avoid marriage?)
He felt a slight injustice.
(How co I didn't get such a convenient shield when I was forced into an engagent with Chu Ziyan?)
That thought lingered for a second.
Then he clicked his tongue inwardly.
These relatives of his, one shrewder than the other.
Still, he didn't say anything.
Instead, he calmly picked up another spirit fruit and took a bite.
Crunch.
Sweet.
Far better than the other dishes laid out. It was truly disappointing compared to all that food back on Earth.
(Perhaps I should send one of my chefs over next ti.)
He seriously considered it.
After all, if he was going to attend events like this, the least they could do was serve proper food to him.
As for his na being used?
He couldn't do anything right now, but he should give a stern warning later. His na wasn't sothing to be used lightly.
What if they used his na to provoke a fight with soone like Qin Lingxiao?
Then won't that be the perfect setup to be beaten by so Heaven Chosen One?
Though obviously, with his current fa, he didn't think that anyone would challenge him.
He continued eating, completely unconcerned.
That is until-
"I challenge Bai Zihan to a match!"
The words rang out clearly.
"...?"
Bai Zihan paused mid-bite.
Slowly, he lowered the fruit in his hand.
Then he lifted his head.
His gaze t Feng Xuanye's.
(Who is this idiot?)
Looking at his outfit, Bai Zihan knew that he was soone from another Empire.
Bai Zihan stared at Feng Xuanye for a mont.
Then he casually took another bite of the spirit fruit.
Crunch! Crunch!
Sweet juice spread across his tongue as if nothing of importance had just happened.
anwhile, all eyes were fixed on him.
Bai Zihan chewed thoughtfully.
He seed to think for a mont.
"No! I don't want to fight anyone right now."
The response was so straightforward that it caught many off guard.
They thought Bai Zihan would be like other geniuses who, when challenged- especially before such a crowd-would accept without much hesitation.
Bai Zihan didn't even look particularly interested as he continued,
"There's no rit in it. These are just her words,"
He tilted his head slightly toward Mu Linyue.
"What does that have to do with ?"
Feng Xuanye's eyes narrowed slightly.
He hadn't expected this outco. Slowly, his gaze shifted toward Mu Linyue.
"Then what now?"
His tone carried a trace of dissatisfaction.
Mu Linyue blinked, clearly not expecting Bai Zihan to refuse so easily.
For a brief mont, she hesitated.
Then she walked over, before stopping in front of Bai Zihan.
Her eyes lifted slightly, carrying a faint pleading look.
"Why won't you fight him?"
Bai Zihan rolled his eyes.
"Why should I fight a weakling?"
His tone was casual, almost bored.
"It serves no purpose."
Silence!
Feng Xuanye's expression darkened instantly.
Weakling?
He, Feng Xuanye, who stood among the strongest of his generation, had just
been dismissed with a single word.
Mu Linyue, however, didn't back down.
She leaned slightly closer, lowering her voice.
"...Help a bit."
A quiet whisper.
But Bai Zihan didn't even react.
He simply took another bite.
As if he hadn't heard her at all.
Feng Xuanye suddenly let out a short laugh. His tone turned sharp, laced with sarcasm.
"Is Young Master Bai perhaps afraid?"
Those words imdiately surprised many of the guests. However, looking at
the situation, it definitely seed like Bai Zihan wanted to avoid the fight
because of Feng Xuanye's strength.
Even if that wasn't the reason, many couldn't think of any other reason than for
Bai Zihan to decline the fight so decisively.
"Don't worry, I will go easy on you."
Feng Xuanye beca certain of his assumption.
Now that the ti had co for Bai Zihan to fight, he was avoiding it. This
made him certain that those rumors about him were all exaggerated.
"Afraid?"
Bai Zihan repeated the word, almost amused.
He tilted his head slightly, looking at Feng Xuanye as if he had just heard
sothing mildly entertaining rather than insulting.
(I gave you a chance, and this is the kind of attitude I get in return?)
He thought.
Of course, he didn't feel provoked. Nor did he feel the need to prove anything
since Feng Xuanye provoked him.
Anyways, he still felt that this was all happening because of Mu Linyue.
He glanced at Mu Linyue, ignoring Feng Xuanye's provocation.
"He is definitely funny."
A faint teasing smile appeared on his face.
"Perhaps marrying him would be good for you?"
Mu Linyue imdiately narrowed her eyes at him.
But instead of answering, she reached into her sleeve and pulled out
sothing.
A crystal-like mirror, faintly glowing.
A mory Crystal Mirror!
At first, Bai Zihan didn't understand what she intended.
Then-
A faint telepathic ssage reached him.
Instantly, his eyes narrowed.
He turned to her slowly.
"You are bluffing."
Mu Linyue's lips curved. A small, almost mischievous smile appeared.
"I really have it."
She tilted her head slightly.
"You should know whether I am lying or not."
Bai Zihan frowned.
(Is this the reward for teaching you?)
Bai Zihan asked.
(This and that is different. Please just help with this once!)
Mu Linyue pleaded even though she was blackmailing him.
A mont of silence passed.
Then-
"Tsk!"
He clicked his tongue.
Slowly, his gaze turned back toward Feng Xuanye.
The atmosphere around him subtly changed.
"Right now, I am in a bad mood..."
His voice carried a faint pressure, and everyone could feel the shift.
"Since you're so eager to get beaten..."
He lifted his eyes fully now, directly locking onto Feng Xuanye.
"I shall oblige"
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