Capítulo 1453: Chapter 1453: This Young Lady’s Got Some Nerve! (Part 3)
“Let’s go, or do you really want to stay here?”
Ye Haochuan didn’t respond to Young Master Ding, he just smiled foolishly at Zhu Wenjing. Knowing her well, he was sure she wouldn’t want to stay here.
“Hmph! Come back to the room with me!”
After speaking, Zhu Wenjing turned on her heel and left, planning to talk things over with Ye Haochuan back in her room, especially since he’d stood her up for so long. What she didn’t know was that her words had caused Ye Haochuan to become the target of numerous dagger-like glares.
The men captivated by her beauty all fixed their deadly gazes on Ye Haochuan, and the most chilling of these belonged to Young Master Ding.
“Stop! Tell me, are you from the Ye Family?”
Young Master Ding suddenly moved to block Ye Haochuan. He hated the man who had stolen Zhu Wenjing’s heart to the core, feeling the name “Ye Haochuan” sounded familiar, though he couldn’t recall where he’d heard it before.
Swish, swish, swish!
With Young Master Ding’s movement, the few people holding flowers, along with Ding Er, gathered around.
“Ding! Get lost!”
Seeing this, Zhu Wenjing quickly stepped in front of Ye Haochuan. In her eyes, with Ye Haochuan only at the Foundation Establishment Stage a few months ago, he couldn’t possibly match Young Master Ding.
Not to mention that Young Master Ding had brought so many people with him. So, without a second thought, she stood protectively in front of Ye Haochuan, interrupting what he was about to say.
“I remember now! You’re the person Wenjing talked about incessantly! You just came in from outside! Hahaha, kid, you’re not from the Ye Family, yet you dare compete with me for Wenjing?”
Seeing Zhu Wenjing’s anxious expression, Young Master Ding suddenly remembered. While playing with Zhu Wenjing, he always heard her mention this name.
He’d asked Zhu Wenjing about it, but she said the guy was some kind of alliance leader from outside, so he hadn’t paid it any mind.
In his view, the people from outside the Sub-Shaking Dimension Realm posed no threat to him. Just his family background alone—he even feared no worldly Long Family, let alone some small fry.
“Kid, seeing someone as perfect as me, do you really have the nerve to stay by Wenjing’s side? Do you think you’re worthy?”
Young Master Ding pointed his finger at Ye Haochuan’s nose while arrogantly lifting his head, aiming his nostrils at Ye Haochuan. To him, taking even one more look at such small fry was beneath him.
Seeing this self-satisfied guy, Ye Haochuan was speechless. He originally didn’t want to stir up trouble, but didn’t expect this guy to keep pushing.
“Ding! What are you doing?”
Thus, Ye Haochuan intended to make him remember, but just as he was about to speak, Zhu Wenjing interrupted him.
“What am I doing?”
Young Master Ding looked at Zhu Wenjing and burst into laughter. It was clear now that Zhu Wenjing was determined to protect this guy.
“Tell me, what does this pretty boy have that’s better than me, huh? Look at him, merely at Core Formation Mid-Stage cultivation. Not even to mention me, Ding Er could take him down!”
After laughing, Young Master Ding gloomily eyed Ye Haochuan with disdain and mockery.
Grass!
Ye Haochuan cursed and was about to roll up his sleeves to deal with this guy. Unexpectedly, Zhu Wenjing stood out again, interrupting him.
“Ding! Get lost with your nonsense. I don’t understand any of it. Don’t provoke me, or I won’t let you off!”
Zhu Wenjing, with hands on her hips, pointed at Young Master Ding with an overwhelming aura. Who knows what she experienced these months? Her spoiled temper was a bit frightening.
Ding retreated several steps under her imposing aura. He knew Zhu Wenjing’s temper; if she’s not happy, she’s likely to explode anytime.
Whoa! This girl really has some presence!
Ye Haochuan chuckled lightly at the sight of Young Master Ding retreating. This guy, retreating scared by a woman, dared call him a pretty boy.
“You…”
Ye Haochuan’s chuckle did not escape Young Master Ding’s notice, making his face flush red, almost looking like a monkey’s behind.
“Ye Haochuan, let’s go. See who dares to stop you!”
Thinking Young Master Ding was cowed, Zhu Wenjing grabbed Ye Haochuan’s hand to lead him away.
“Ye! If you’re a man, don’t hide behind a woman!”
Young Master Ding yelled loudly, seemingly gaining courage, his face’s redness fading with his shout.
“Young Master Ding is mighty!”
“Young Master Ding, beat up this pretty boy, daring to compete with you for a woman!”
“Young Master Ding!…”
“…”
Young Master Ding’s attendants, along with the flower-bearers, started cheering loudly, stirring up some commotion among the crowd.
Originally disliking Ye Haochuan for claiming the most beautiful flower and causing public outrage, they maintained basic rationality, unwilling to step forward as the lead. However, these cheers didn’t stop them from waving banners for Young Master Ding.
“Wenjing, wait for me. Since someone wants to court death, I’ll grant his wish!”
Ye Haochuan released Zhu Wenjing’s hand, his eyes slightly narrowing, yet betraying no energy fluctuation.
“No way!”
Surprisingly, Zhu Wenjing flatly refused. She knew Ye Haochuan currently was at Core Formation Mid-Stage, which was why she hadn’t immediately scolded him for being late upon their meeting.
She understood well how hard it is to go from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation Mid-Stage. Just speak of herself—with no natural treasures, how could she have advanced to Core Formation Early Stage?
But that Ding was at Core Formation Peak! Even she couldn’t defeat him, much less Ye Haochuan.
“You…you still owe me an explanation! Even if you want to die, explain yourself first!”
Zhu Wenjing remained dominant, blocking the distance between Ding and Ye Haochuan to prevent a reckless, meaningless death over pride.
“Hah, you underestimate me, don’t you? Think these small fry are capable of killing me?”
Ye Haochuan’s eyes sparkled with a playful smile. To him, defeating Core Formation Peak would only mean a swift end; why would he fear?
“You…what did you say? Small fry?”
Ye Haochuan’s words stunned two people, one being Zhu Wenjing, the other Young Master Ding whose face turned pig-liver color.
“With a measly Core Formation Mid-Stage, you dare compare to me? Hahaha!”
Always proud of being a ‘dragon among men’, Young Master Ding couldn’t help but laugh loudly at Ye Haochuan’s words, his laughter growing colder as it went.