141: Lu Chen likes me, Lu Chen doesn't like me

Outside Yanjing City, amidst a continuous range of deep mountains and ancient forests, it was tranquil and profound.

Dense branches and leaves intertwined, covering the sky and sun, making the light dim within the forest, permeated with a damp atmosphere.

A hidden cave was quietly concealed within, surrounded by grotesque rocks and overgrown with moss, silently narrating the vicissitudes of time.

At this moment,

Powerful energy fluctuations emanated from within the cave, visible ripples spreading outwards like waves on a water surface, agitating the surrounding air.

A man in a grey robe sat cross-legged inside the cave, his posture tall and straight, like an ancient pine tree.

His hands rested gently on his knees, palms facing upwards, while two distinct forces, one white and one black, like two agile Dragons, rapidly rotated around him.

The white force was pure and gentle, radiating a sacred light, as if containing endless vitality.

The black force, on the other hand, was deep and mysterious, with a hint of coldness in its darkness, as if it could devour everything.

These two forces intertwined and collided, yet under the man's control, they miraculously maintained a balance.

As time slowly passed, the man's breathing became increasingly steady and even, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat that slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the stone slab beneath him.

His eyes were tightly closed, his brows slightly furrowed, fully immersed in this fusion and absorption of power.

Finally, when these two forces were perfectly integrated into his body, the man suddenly opened his eyes.

In an instant,

A sharp light shot out from his eyes like lightning, as if it could penetrate the darkness of the cave and reach the endless distance.

"I've finally reached Qi Refining Fifth Layer!"

The man's voice was low and powerful, echoing in the cave for a long time.

This man was Mu Beixuan, and ever since he left Yanjing City, he had been living in seclusion here, diligently Cultivating.

These days and nights, he was accompanied by loneliness and solitude, enduring the monotony and hardship of Cultivation, and now he had finally achieved a Breakthrough, Cultivating to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

A trace of unconcealed joy flashed in Mu Beixuan's eyes.

His Yin and Yang Creation Art was indeed incredibly powerful; even in this world with extremely scarce Spiritual Qi, he was able to Cultivate to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer so quickly.

"I, Mu Beixuan, am indeed a Cultivation genius. At this rate of Cultivation, it won't be long before I can successfully complete Foundation Establishment and become a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator!"

Mu Beixuan was secretly thrilled.

However, this trace of joy was quickly replaced by a hint of ruthlessness.

He recalled the humiliations he had suffered in Yanjing City; each scene was like a sharp blade, piercing his heart fiercely.

His fists involuntarily clenched, his knuckles making a 'crack, crack' sound.

"Lu Family, just you wait!" Mu Beixuan gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing endless resentment and unwillingness.

"And Lu Chen, you dared to snatch my Xiaoxiao, I will definitely let you know what the power of an Immortal Venerable is!"

His facial muscles twitched slightly, his expression becoming somewhat twisted with anger, his ruthless gaze as if it could slice a person into a thousand pieces.

Mu Beixuan never expected that his Immortal Venerable body would suffer such a great insult; if this insult was not avenged, then he would not be worthy of being an Immortal Venerable!

And the grudge of having his wife stolen, he would avenge all of these, one by one!

However, as soon as he thought of Gu Xiaoxiao, the ruthlessness in Mu Beixuan's eyes instantly turned into tenderness.

He slightly raised his head, his gaze passing through the cave's entrance, looking into the distance, as if he could see Gu Xiaoxiao's figure.

"Xiaoxiao, wait for me," he murmured softly, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze, "I will definitely rescue you from that scoundrel!"

Mu Beixuan's eyes were filled with determination and persistence, as if nothing in this world could stop his love and protection for Gu Xiaoxiao.

Mu Beixuan said firmly, "I'm going back now."

Then, he slowly stood up, brushed off the dust from his body, and stretched his limbs.

A Cultivation of Qi Refining Fifth Layer might not be outstanding in the world of Cultivators, but in the Mortal world, it was already comparable to the existence of Immortals and Gods.

Especially with his Immortal Venerable's deep foundation of strength, he could fully unleash the power of Qi Refining Seventh Layer or even Qi Refining Eighth Layer.

This powerful strength was enough for him to act without restraint in today's human society.

His strength had undergone earth-shattering changes compared to a few days ago!

Although... he still didn't dare to go to Lu Family Manor, because Lu Family Manor was mysterious and unpredictable, and Mu Beixuan couldn't quite figure out what kind of powerful existence was hidden within.

So he secretly decided that he would wait until he Cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Stage before going to Lu Family Manor to seek revenge.

However, he did have the courage to privately seek out Gu Xiaoxiao to see how she was doing now.

"Oh, right, I also need to go to the city to buy a phone,"

Mu Beixuan muttered to himself, "My last phone was crushed by me, and I haven't had a phone to use for the past few days. When I'm bored, I can only stare blankly, which is really difficult to endure."

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth slightly curved upwards, revealing a helpless, bitter smile.

Then, Mu Beixuan took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and stepped out of the cave.

His steps were light and powerful, each step seemingly carrying endless confidence and determination.

In a few flashes, he disappeared into the dense mountain forest like a black phantom.

Only the not-yet-fully dissipated energy fluctuations remained in the cave, telling of everything that had just happened here... And at this moment,

In a slightly small but warmly decorated rental apartment in Yanjing City.

Gu Xiaoxiao was sprawled on the sofa.

She was still wearing her signature 'White Moonlight' outfit, a pair of slim-fit jeans perfectly outlining her slender legs, and a simple white T-shirt made her appear even more fresh and refined.

Curled up on the sofa, her figure appeared exceptionally petite, like a startled fawn curled up.

Her expression was slightly solemn, her brows slightly furrowed, her face shrouded in an unshakeable melancholy.

Gu Xiaoxiao sat cross-legged on the sofa, unconsciously wiggling her small feet clad in white socks.

Her jade feet were small and delicate, like exquisite jade carvings, her fair skin showing a faint pink hue, and her five toes were round and cute, like plump pearls.

Her ankles were slender, as if they could be held in one's palm with a gentle grasp, and as she wiggled, her white socks slightly slipped, adding a touch of laziness and charm.

A lively drama was playing on the TV, colorful light and shadows flickering and dancing in the room, but Gu Xiaoxiao had no mind to watch.

Her gaze was fixed on a certain spot, her eyes vacant and unfocused, as if her Soul had drifted to an unknown distant place.

Her thoughts were tightly entangled like a ball of messy threads, making her unable to extricate herself.

After a while, Gu Xiaoxiao seemed to suddenly come back to her senses and slowly sat up.

She reached out and pulled out a single flower from the floral arrangement on the coffee table beside her.

Her fingers were slender and long, her nails neatly trimmed and rounded, gently weaving through the flower branches, like nimble butterflies.

Then, she began to pluck the petals one by one, and with each petal she plucked, she softly murmured, "Lu Chen likes me."

Then she plucked another petal, saying in a low voice, "Lu Chen doesn't like me."

Her voice was gentle, carrying a hint of anticipation and trepidation, as if these tiny petals could determine the direction of her feelings with Lu Chen.

By the end, her fingers paused slightly, looking at the last petal in her hand, which indicated, "Lu Chen doesn't like me."

Gu Xiaoxiao was stunned, a trace of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

Then, as if in a fit of pique, she angrily threw the petals in her hand to the ground, stomped her foot, and said coquettishly, "That doesn't count!"

Immediately after, Gu Xiaoxiao quickly pulled out another flower branch, her movements somewhat eager, as if she couldn't wait to overturn this result.

Her eyes held a hint of stubbornness, staring intently at the flower in her hand, and she began to pluck the petals one by one again.

Gu Xiaoxiao's breathing became slightly rapid, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead due to tension and concentration.

But fate seemed to be playing a joke on her; this time, when she plucked to the very end, the remaining petal still said, "Lu Chen doesn't like me."