211: Chapter 211 just became part of your play?

"No, big brother, at least pay attention to the character setting when you copy someone!"

Chen You looked at the imposing Nie Renwang before him, genuinely speechless.

You are Nie Renwang, and soon she will become a widow.

What a perfect match!

Fine, at least it's better than the 'Filial Son' storyline.

Countless classic tropes flashed through Chen You's mind instantly.

He could almost foresee that if he were to step in and snatch Yan Yan away now, she would cling to him like a pendant.

Then, wherever he went, trouble would follow.

Being snatched away every other day, only for him to constantly clean up the mess?

On what grounds?

Just for that pretty face of yours?

But this is a virtual game!

The more Chen You thought about it, the more his head ached.

It just became a part of your GAME?

Impossible!

Facing Nie Renwang's gaze, which was almost spitting fire, Chen You had made up his mind.

He didn't follow the traditional male lead script, shaking off his kingly aura and shielding the beauty behind him. Instead, he silently stepped sideways.

This single step precisely moved him out of the straight line between Yan Yan and Nie Renwang, forming a neat and stable triangular stance.

He even raised a hand towards Nie Renwang and said sincerely,

"Brother, calm down."

This single address of "Brother" made Nie Renwang's surging, tyrannical rage stutter to a halt.

Even Yan Yan, who was hiding behind Chen You's original position, preparing to watch a drama of 'The Hero Fights for Me'—

Her tear-streaked face instantly froze.

The script... wasn't written like this?

"Is she your woman?" Chen You pointed at Yan Yan and confirmed again.

Nie Renwang subconsciously nodded, his crimson pupils still holding a trace of bewilderment.

"Then take her."

Chen You's expression was utterly serious; he even made a 'please' gesture towards him.

"I support you both. I wish you a long and happy life together and many sons soon."

"..."

"..."

In the bamboo forest, even the wind stopped blowing.

The air fell into a deathly silence.

Nie Renwang's imposing, god-like physique froze in place. In his lava-like crimson eyes, the trace of bewilderment had expanded into utter confusion.

He had rehearsed countless possibilities in his mind.

The other party might beg for mercy, might shout defiantly while masking fear, or might foolishly charge forward...

But he never expected the other party to offer him a blessing!

What the hell is this situation?

And Yan Yan behind him was completely stunned.

The panic, expectation, and worry on her face all solidified, finally shattering into a blank slate.

What was this man... saying?

Didn't he adore me?

Wasn't he supposed to fight Nie Renwang to the death for me, composing a tragic love song worthy of remembrance?

How could he... wish us many sons soon?

"You... what do you mean?" Nie Renwang finally came back to his senses, but his tone was filled with uncertainty.

"Literally what I said."

Chen You spread his hands, looking completely innocent.

"If you can't keep your woman, that's your problem."

"But now that you've found her, take her home quickly. It's dangerous for her to wander around outside."

The way he said it was just like a concerned citizen advising a neighbor to live their life well.

Nie Renwang's brain completely crashed.

He stared intently at Chen You, trying to find even a sliver of pretense, unwillingness, or jealousy on his face.

But there was nothing.

Nothing at all.

Only a sincere... calmness.

He... seemed to mean it.

This was harder for him to accept than any contempt or provocation!

How could a man act so indifferent when the woman he loved was taken away?!

Unless...

Unless he never loved her at all!

He was just playing around!

A terrifying thought split through Nie Renwang's chaotic mind like lightning.

He understood!

This pretty boy in front of him was nothing but a scoundrel who abandoned women after playing with them!

He toyed with Yan Yan's feelings, and now that her real man showed up, he wanted to wash his hands of the matter.

Shoving Yan Yan, the 'burden,' onto him!

Shameless! Vile! Despicable!

Boom!

An aura even more violent and ferocious than before erupted from Nie Renwang.

His pair of crimson eyes locked onto Chen You, burning not just with possessiveness, but with towering rage.

"Abandoning her... You heartless bastard!"

Nie Renwang's voice ground out from between his teeth, "You toyed with Yan Yan's body and mind, and now you want to run away?!"

"Me?" Chen You pointed to his own nose, his head full of question marks about to materialize.

"???"

Which eye of yours saw me 'start' anything?

Where did I start 'messing around'?

I haven't even touched this lady's hand! What did I play with?

Chen You felt that Nie Renwang was exaggerating too much.

He just wanted to solve the problem in a different way, so how did he become a heartless man abandoning a woman?

"Young Master..."

Just then, a mournful and broken voice drifted from the side.

Yan Yan looked at Chen You with tear-filled eyes, her gaze like that of a fickle lover who had just verbally denied their vows of eternal love.

"You... how could you say that..."

Her opening statement immediately confirmed Nie Renwang's wild assumptions.

"Listen! Listen to her!"

Nie Renwang trembled with anger, his serpentine scales shaking.

"You're still quibbling! Someone like you doesn't even have the courage to admit it?!"

"I..."

Chen You opened his mouth and found himself speechless.

Is the intelligence of this NPC a bit too high? Can they even coordinate?

Understood, this isn't some Minotaur drama.

This is a new type of 'honey trap'!

"Kid, I originally only wanted Yan Yan back."

Nie Renwang took a step forward, causing the ground to tremble, "But now, I've changed my mind."

"Today, on behalf of Yan Yan, and on behalf of all the women hurt by heartless men like you, I will seek justice!"

As his voice fell, a blood-red aura rose from his body.

A bright red system prompt popped up before Chen You's eyes.

[BOSS: Fire Kirin King · Nie Renwang]

[Level: 35]

[Health: 100%]

[Status: Enraged (Attack +50%, Defense -20%)]

...

Well.

Chen You sighed helplessly.

The health bar is already out.

This fight can't be avoided today.

Having accepted this, Chen You's gaze also turned cold.

Since he couldn't dodge it, he would fight.

He also wanted to see what the actual strength of this so-called Monarch Trial was.

However...

Before starting the fight, there were some things he needed to confirm first.

Chen You's gaze swept past the fiercely imposing Nie Renwang, landing on that exquisitely beautiful woman who looked pitiful and deserving of pity.

A faint curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Miss Yan Yan, is that right?"

Yan Yan was startled by his look and subconsciously nodded, a perfectly measured hint of timidity in her eyes.

"Before we start fighting, I only have one question for you."

Chen You's face showed a trace of anticipation.

"If I lose, will you still love me?"