227: Chapter 227 Even a toad can bite a swan

Although she felt a flicker of joy in her heart and was tempted to agree, Master Bai Mudan gritted her teeth and resolutely shook off Chu Yun.

She turned her head away, avoiding Chu Yun's gaze, not daring to look him in the eye at all.

Master Bai Mudan gritted her teeth, her voice trembling as she spoke words that went against her true feelings, directly rejecting Chu Yun's good intentions.

"You brat, a toad lusting after swan meat—don't you know who you are? What skills do you have? Why should I treat you as an equal? Why should I give you a chance to pursue me? Do you think you are worthy?"

"I warn you for the last time: if you continue to touch me, dare to harbor any designs on me, continue to harass me, or utter such disgusting words, I will not be polite to you."

"I will castrate you and turn you into a eunuch, so that even the dirty thoughts in your heart will vanish completely."

She hardened her heart and pushed Chu Yun away, forcibly enduring the pain within.

To force Chu Yun to abandon this idea, and to force herself to cast all those unrealistic notions from her mind, she had no choice but to ruthlessly utter that fierce warning.

Just as Chu Yun had said, they were simply people from two different worlds.

Had she not been seriously injured, they would never have crossed paths in this lifetime.

Once her injuries healed, she would leave, and she would never see a punk like Chu Yun again in this lifetime.

Ye Yun and the four great protectors of her Nether Palace—what immense power they possessed. Together, they were enough to run rampant throughout the Magic City.

Yet, when faced with those unknown enemies, they hadn't even caused a ripple before vanishing silently from the Magic City, disappearing from Master Bai Mudan's sight.

Even Master Bai Mudan herself was still seriously injured.

If she were to drag Chu Yun, a punk who knew no martial arts and was of no use, into this now...

Even if she agreed to Chu Yun's request, what would it matter?

Once those enemies found them, how could she protect Chu Yun in her current state? Chu Yun would surely be completely annihilated by them.

Master Bai Mudan had killed countless people in her life; her hands were stained with blood, and she had become completely indifferent to life.

Yet, she did not know why. Deep in her heart, she did not want to drag Chu Yun into this, nor did she want this punk, who annoyed and angered her, to face any danger.

"Mudan, you are wrong about that. Who says a toad wanting to eat swan meat is just wishful thinking?"

"The toad has always been waiting for an opportunity. As long as he seizes the moment when the swan is off guard and bites down hard on its wing, he might just be able to be with the one he loves—and he might just get to eat that swan meat."

Chu Yun had been observing the changes in Master Bai Mudan's expression; his ability to read people had long since been honed to perfection.

Over the years, although Master Bai Mudan had hovered between life and death, she had cultivated formidable skills. Her ability to remain calm in the face of crisis was unparalleled, honed by countless brushes with death and treacherous schemes.

Yet, in this moment of deep emotion, how could her expressions and thoughts escape Chu Yun's keen eyes and ears?

Therefore, when faced with the faint murderous aura Master Bai Mudan intentionally revealed to intimidate him, Chu Yun didn't take it to heart at all. He remained calm, determined to see things through to the end with Master Bai Mudan.

After speaking, Chu Yun reached out again, took Master Bai Mudan's delicate hands into his own, and affectionately stroked her hair, confidently expressing his love.

"I want to tell you right now: a toad wanting to eat swan meat isn't overestimating its own strength—it's a pursuit that will definitely succeed."

"The toad isn't without ability, either. He is good at seizing opportunities. By taking advantage of the moment the swan is injured, he can strike—and with his own skills, he will be with the swan he loves."

Master Bai Mudan was completely dumbfounded. Her eyes welled up as she stared at the man before her—the man who seemed like a rogue, who annoyed her, and whom she loathed.

She hadn't expected that Chu Yun, a good-for-nothing punk, would have such a repertoire of life philosophies.

Just as Chu Yun had said, Master Bai Mudan was indeed powerful, a figure who shook the mercenary world and made countless experts tremble.

But no matter how strong she was—and she was strong—there was always someone stronger. Even Master Bai Mudan had times when she was injured.

And wasn't that the case right now? The swan was seriously injured, and this toad had found his opportunity.

Today, everything this annoying man had done to her went far beyond what Chu Yun had just described—the toad biting the swan's wing.

"You speak so convincingly. I know you aren't a stupid person, and you must be very clear about the situation."

"You can see that even with my immense power, I almost died on the spot."

"It is obvious what kind of strength the enemies I face possess. Their power is beyond your imagination and understanding."

Master Bai Mudan sighed; she felt she might have underestimated this punk.

But this time, she did not shake off Chu Yun's hand, nor did she speak harsh words. Instead, she looked at Chu Yun with a serious expression and asked again:

"Facing so many enemies, and even the danger of death, are you sure you still want to keep biting that swan's wing?"

"That swan might not take you to soar in the sky; it might even drag you into hell."

Master Bai Mudan was the former Palace Master of the Nether Palace, a queen who shook the mercenary world and made countless experts tremble.

Her heart was incredibly proud.

From the very beginning, when Chu Yun had merely glanced at her, she had wanted to gouge out his eyes. She had even planned to kill this overconfident fellow, Chu Yun, once her injuries healed.

At this moment, Master Bai Mudan thought of another matter: her most prized disciple, Ye Yun.

Ye Yun had not only been framed and forced to pounce on two Tibetan Mastiffs, but that video had also become widely known, causing him to lose all face.

What was most outrageous was that Ye Yun had actually mistaken that male Tibetan Mastiff for Master Bai Mudan.

In Ye Yun's heart, he actually harbored thoughts of humiliating her, Master Bai Mudan.

Although Master Bai Mudan hadn't said anything on the surface regarding this matter,

in reality, given Master Bai Mudan's pride, how could she remain indifferent to such an embarrassing affair?

Even if Ye Yun had truly been framed, the fact that he harbored such thoughts meant Master Bai Mudan could not let him go—this Ye Yun, who had caused her to lose face and harbored such filthy intentions.