Chapter 173: The Bootlicking Immortal Lord Who Wants to Live Off a Woman.39

Chu Suxing didn’t even look at her expression and barked sharply, “Xi’er, apologize. Now.”

“I didn’t! I didn’t do anything! Wuwuwu~”

Ruan Xi’er didn’t apologize. Instead, she turned and ran off with a loud wail.

After running a fair distance, she looked back—only to find that not a single person had come after her to comfort her.

Her eyes widened in disbelief. Was this a joke? This was the Ancient Secret Realm! Everyone knew how dangerous it was.

And yet they just let her run off alone? Not a single person came after her?

Didn’t they care if something happened to her?

She hid in a corner, peeking at the group in the distance. Hatred slowly welled up in her eyes.

In the haze, a wisp of black smoke seemed to appear behind her, creeping closer and closer. The moment it touched her body, it vanished without a trace.

Ruan Xi’er only felt the hatred in her heart burning fiercer. She glared at Mei Lan, her teeth grinding with resentment.

Why hadn’t she finished her off just now? Only injuring her—what a waste!

It was all Mei Lan’s fault for seducing Senior Brother. Otherwise, how could someone who had always doted on her suddenly scold her again and again?

And Senior Brother too—how could he be bewitched by that vixen Mei Lan? Ignoring her completely, following that woman around like a lapdog.

No. She had to find a way to save her Senior Brother.

To bring him back to how he used to be.

Meanwhile, Chu Suxing gave a slightly awkward smile. “My junior sister is becoming more and more unruly. Fairy Mei, don’t worry—if we come across any immortal-grade treasures, I’ll let you pick first, as an apology.”

He sounded sincere, and Mei Lan’s expression eased a little.

She shook her head. “If you don’t discipline that junior sister of yours, she’s going to cause real trouble one day. She already seems possessed or something.”

Chu Suxing nodded quickly. “Absolutely, absolutely.”

Su Mingyue was a little surprised to see that neither of them seemed the least bit concerned about Ruan Xi’er.

Mei Lan she could understand—probably still angry and not that close to her.

But Chu Suxing, who had always catered to Ruan Xi’er’s every whim, wasn’t doing anything either?

Didn’t he worry she might get into trouble running off like that?

Still, Ruan Xi’er wasn’t from their peak, and even if something did happen, it had nothing to do with her. Su Mingyue didn’t agree with their attitude, but she wasn’t about to stick her neck out for someone like that.

Chu Suxing finally managed to calm Mei Lan down and let out a breath of relief.

There were many disciples following Mei Lan, all sent by her father to protect her. Teaming up with her meant a safer journey through the Secret Realm.

Good thing he smoothed things over—otherwise, he’d be the one losing out.

Chu Suxing turned to Su Mingyue. “Little Junior Sister, are you going to travel with us from here?”

Shen Xiuyan immediately gave Su Mingyue’s hand a gentle tug.

Su Mingyue thought for a moment. “No, we’re still waiting for Ning Cui and Wang Gang. You all go ahead.”

Chu Suxing could only nod with regret. “Alright then. Be careful out there.”

As he spoke, he reached out, intending to pat Su Mingyue on the head.

But before his hand could touch her, Shen Xiuyan swiftly grabbed his wrist.

Damn. He wasn’t even dead yet.

And this Chu Suxing dared to flirt with his woman?

He must be tired of living.

“What’s the meaning of this, Junior Brother?” Chu Suxing’s face darkened.

“What’s your meaning, Senior Brother?” Shen Xiuyan replied with a light smile.

“You’re overthinking it. I was just trying to encourage Junior Sister,” Chu Suxing explained.

Shen Xiuyan shot him a sideways glance. “Then use your words to encourage her. Keep your hands to yourself. Men and women shouldn’t touch casually—don’t you know that?”

This playboy really thought he could seduce Mingyue too?

Chu Suxing gave Su Mingyue a bitter smile. “I didn’t think you’d see me that way, Junior Brother. Little Junior Sister…”

Shen Xiuyan narrowed his eyes. Oh, trying to play the innocent now? Playing the victim, huh?

Sorry, but you picked the wrong person to mess with.

You wanna act like a green tea bitch? Please. He was a pro.

Shen Xiuyan lowered his head obediently. “Senior Sister, I didn’t mean anything by it. I just didn’t want Senior Brother to touch you. Why is he saying such things about me? I don’t understand.”

Chu Suxing sighed. “But aren’t you holding Mingyue’s hand too? So it’s okay for you, but not for others?”

Shen Xiuyan didn’t respond. He just looked at Su Mingyue with a pitiful pout.

On one side, a gentle and refined Senior Brother. On the other, a soft and adorable Junior Brother.

Su Mingyue thought to herself, What Senior Brother? Get lost.

Look how wronged her Little Junior Brother looked. Obviously, it was Senior Brother’s fault.

She raised the hand that was holding Shen Xiuyan’s and gave it a little shake in front of Chu Suxing.

“Senior Brother, I’m the one holding onto Little Junior Brother. I didn’t let him go because I was afraid he’d get lost. It has nothing to do with him.”

Chu Suxing froze.

Little Junior Sister had made it crystal clear—she was taking Little Junior Brother’s side.

Wait a minute…

Hadn’t she liked him before?

And now she’d already moved on?

He hadn’t seen it coming. She was more fickle than he thought.

Shen Xiuyan met Chu Suxing’s stunned gaze and gave a smug smile.

Victory!

Trying to play games with him? Please. You’re not even in the same league. You think you know how to act innocent?

Let Daddy show you how it’s done.

Mei Lan stood to the side, glancing back and forth between them, frowning deeply.

How did she end up with this idiot Chu Suxing in her team?

And this guy was supposed to be the rising star of Wu Nian Sect?

If that’s the case, then Wu Nian Sect was doomed.

“Alright, enough already. You’re grown men—do you have to be this dramatic?” Mei Lan finally couldn’t take the weird atmosphere anymore and spoke up. “Quit dawdling. Time’s ticking. Let’s move.”

Shen Xiuyan almost wanted to applaud her. Beautifully said!

He smiled slightly. “Fairy Mei is right. Do we really need all this drama? Senior Brother, after you. Don’t let us hold you up.”

Chu Suxing glanced at Su Mingyue again and shook his head with a sigh.

Forget it. Winning Little Junior Sister’s favor wasn’t that important anyway—what he really had his eye on was the Tenth Elder’s wealth.

Now that they had entered the Ancient Secret Realm, as long as he searched diligently, he was bound to find treasures worth a fortune. By then, Elder Su’s modest estate would pale in comparison.

Having thought it through, Chu Suxing immediately smiled and said, “Then farewell, Junior Sister. Fairy Mei, let’s go.”

At last, the group surrounding them dispersed and moved on.

Su Mingyue blinked in confusion. “Senior Brother Chu isn’t going to help Ruan Xi’er?”

Her tone was full of disbelief.

Shen Xiuyan fanned the flames from the side. “Hmph, men—they’re all the same.”

Su Mingyue couldn’t help but laugh. “You say that like you’re not a man yourself.”

Shen Xiuyan replied with righteous indignation, “I’m nothing like them. Don’t worry, Senior Sister—no matter what happens, I’ll never leave you behind.”

“Mhm.” Su Mingyue blushed. “I believe you.”