Hearing the voice behind her, Mu Qingxuan thought Lin Chen had suddenly changed his mind. She smiled and turned around to look.
However, the person behind her was not Lin Chen, but Baili Chuifeng.
Following Baili Chuifeng were a group of people, who at this moment were obsequiously gathered around him, clearly his lackeys.
Mu Qingxuan frowned slightly, feeling extreme distaste for these individuals.
"Senior Brother Baili, what do you want?"
The smile on Mu Qingxuan’s face faded as she asked indifferently.
"After listening to a morning’s worth of lectures, this young master is tired and about to go eat. You will accompany me," Baili Chuifeng said with a condescending air to Mu Qingxuan.
It was as if Mu Qingxuan should feel honored to dine with him. His tone was not one of inquiry, but of command.
After all, in his eyes, he was a scion of the Baili Clan and had now become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Jade Cauldron Sect. Countless female disciples among the Outer Sect Disciples would dream of throwing themselves at him. He assumed Mu Qingxuan felt the same.
However, Mu Qingxuan’s expression turned even uglier upon hearing Baili Chuifeng’s words.
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Mu Qingxuan was not one to seek power through association. In her eyes, she did not care about Baili Chuifeng’s status.
"Sorry Senior Brother Baili, you should find someone else. I have things to do and must be leaving first," Mu Qingxuan said, directly rejecting Baili Chuifeng and turning to leave.
Baili Chuifeng thought he had misheard when she refused him, but seeing Mu Qingxuan about to leave, he suddenly became enraged.
Mu Qingxuan had actually denied him, which was a direct affront to his face in front of all his lackeys.
"You bitch, biting the hand that feeds you. It’s your great fortune, cultivated over three lifetimes, to dine with Young Master Feng, and yet you dare refuse?"
"Don’t you know how many women would fight tooth and nail for the chance to share a meal with Young Master Feng? We’re offering you this chance, yet you dare to say no?"
"Today we’ll make it clear—if you don’t go for this meal, don’t even think about staying in the Jade Cauldron Sect."
Seeing Baili Chuifeng frown, one of the lackeys immediately stepped forward, pointing at Mu Qingxuan and loudly berating her.
This was a golden opportunity to show off in front of Baili Chuifeng, and he was not about to miss it.
Hearing these words, Mu Qingxuan’s face went pale. These people were blatantly being unreasonable. Just because she didn’t want to dine with them, were they actually forcing her to go?
Mu Qingxuan didn’t believe they would dare to start a fight with so many witnesses around, so she turned to leave right away.
The lackeys immediately blocked her way.
"You bitch, if you don’t accompany Young Master Feng for a meal today, don’t think about leaving."
The lackeys spoke out again, causing Mu Qingxuan’s complexion to turn even paler.
These lackeys all had cultivation levels above the Spirit Gathering Realm; she was no match for them. For the moment, she was at a loss for what to do.
"You beasts dare to call yourselves disciples of the Jade Cauldron Sect—you’re tarnishing the Sect’s reputation," a voice rang out just as the crowd surrounded Mu Qingxuan.
The people frowned. Within the Outer Sect, there was someone who dared to speak to them like that.
Turning around, they saw the person was Lin Chen.
Upon seeing Lin Chen, Baili Chuifeng clenched his fists tightly.
On the day the new students had just arrived at the Jade Cauldron Sect, Baili Chuifeng had wanted to take the opportunity to get close to Xu Lianyu but had ended up losing face and feeling humiliated.
Xu Lianyu was untouchable for him, but Lin Chen was just a worthless Body Tempering Realm martial artist. Baili Chuifeng naturally would not miss the chance to redeem himself.
"Where did this death-seeking fool come from? Get lost. Can’t you see Young Master Feng is handling business here?"
"Who did you just call a beast? Kneel on the ground and slap your face!"
Seeing that it was Lin Chen, they didn’t recognize him and began to rebuke him, demanding that Lin Chen kneel and slap his own face.
Lin Chen glanced at the man and simply thought his brain was damaged.
"The one who responds to me is naturally the beast," Lin Chen said calmly, ignoring Baili Chuifeng and his lackeys.
"Kid, you’re courting death!" the lackeys were now completely enraged.
"Kid, you shouldn’t play the hero here. You dare to meddle in Young Master Feng’s affairs? Then go to hell, and remember next life to be more careful about whom you offend," said one lackey as he threw a punch directly at Lin Chen’s head.
The strength of the Spirit Gathering Realm burst forth, and the power behind the fist wind was not to be underestimated.
Seeing this, Lin Chen simply swung his palm.
A punch and a palm collided, with powerful energy dispersing in all directions.
Lin Chen stood immovable, while the other man flew out like a kite with its string cut.
Everyone was unsettled by this scene.
Baili Chuifeng’s face was full of disbelief. How could Lin Chen, a mere Body Tempering Realm martial artist, defeat a Spirit Gathering Realm martial artist with a single punch?
"No, this guy’s cultivation has improved. He’s only been inducted a few days ago, yet his cultivation has already broken through," Baili Chuifeng finally realized that Lin Chen’s aura had become much stronger compared to the previous days.
Many onlookers gathered around, discussing the scene that unfolded before them.
"Who is this guy? He defeated an Outer Sect Disciple with just one punch. With such strength, he should be famous in the Outer Sect; how come I have never seen this guy before?"
"Could he be from the Inner Sect? Only someone from the Inner Sect could have this kind of strength, right?"
"The other party is from the Baili Family; this kid is really bold to oppose him. He’s already an Inner Sect Disciple, with a Cousin Brother who is a True Disciple."
"Ah, youthful arrogance. It’s clear he wanted to show off to that girl without considering the consequences. Having offended Baili Chuifeng, his life in the Sect will probably be tough."
The onlookers whispered among themselves while watching Lin Chen.