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Chapter 434 - 340 Meng Ting’s Struggle (2nd update)

Chapter 434: Chapter 340 Meng Ting’s Struggle (2nd update)

Because of these benefits, guarding the village entrance is now seen as a highly coveted position.

When Su Yu was blocked by these four men, he was taken aback by their arrogant expressions. He wondered if this was still the "Freedom Village" he knew. In "Freedom Village," he was stopped at the village gate and was ordered not to enter. How ridiculous is that?

Unconsciously, he thought of "Wangdi Village". How were the people in "Freedom Village" any different from those in "Wangdi Village" in the past? He still remembered telling Meng Ting that in order for "Freedom Village" to develop healthily, they couldn’t let people do as they pleased. Otherwise, "Freedom Village" would inevitably end up like "Wangdi Village".

The reality, unfortunately, is that "Freedom Village" is now no different from "Wangdi Village".

Seeing Su Yu being blocked, Zhang Zhongmou was about to flare up. However, Su Yu stopped him, looked calmly at the four men in front of him and said, "Let them know that Su Yu and everyone else... we’ve returned."

"Su Yu?" Upon hearing this, the four men were astounded. Then they stared at the white-haired young man in shock.

Even though Su Yu had been missing for more than a month and the actual control of "Freedom Village" had already fallen into the hands of the outsider Chen Xuanbai, the rumors about Su Yu and his fight with Wang Di were still hot topics of conversation in the area. These four men didn’t know Su Yu personally, yet his name was familiar to them.

Word of Su Yu and his group’s return had already quietly spread. Everyone knew about Su Yu’s critical condition, being afflicted by the "Five Decays of Heaven and Man". Seeing a group of people appearing at the village entrance the very next day, the white-haired youngster announcing Su Yu’s name indeed shocked these four men to the core, who promptly stuttered, "You...wait..." Before they all turned and fled back into the village.

Normally, only one person would need to go back and report, but today, none of them dared to stay. As a result, all four of them ran back in.

Zhang Zhongmou looked at the panicked expressions of the four men and couldn’t help but smile, "A bunch of cowards. Yu, your fame hasn’t faded at all despite our absence for over a month. Your name alone can send these bastards running for their lives. Ha, ha!"

Zhang Zhongmou burst into laughter, feeling a momentary sense of satisfaction.

Ma Ziye smiled and said, "What I’m actually most looking forward to is seeing Meng Ting’s reaction when she finds out we’ve come back so soon... Meng Ting... sigh." Ziye couldn’t help but shake her head. Despite Ma Ziye not revealing the manipulation Meng Ting had been involved in behind the scenes of the fight between Su Yu and Wang Di, she could not help but feel disheartened by Meng Ting’s recent behavior.

"Meng Ting, you’ll regret this. You’ll know what a great friend you’ve lost." Ma Ziye thought to herself. Looking at Su Yu at this moment, she really wanted to go and hold his hand, if it were not for Su Yun standing next to him. She knew that Su Yu was not in a good mood.

"Let’s go," Su Yu said, watching the four men flee back into the village. He didn’t plan to wait outside the village for Meng Ting and the others. He just patted Ada on the shoulder, and together with Doudou and the rest, followed the four men back into the village.

Today’s "Freedom Village" was unusually quiet. The return of Su Yu and his group had lead to an eerie calm before the storm kind of atmosphere in "Freedom Village". Anyone who knew the inside story of "Freedom Village" knew that when Su Yu and his group returned, a large-scale conflict would be inevitable. Everyone was pondering which side they should stand on, or should they remain neutral?

Wherever people are, there will be struggle, and "Freedom Village", with its few hundred people, was no exception.

The four men split into two groups and rushed to different parts of the village. Some went to notify Chen Xuanbai, while others went to inform Meng Ting. Their panic-stricken faces were a clear indication of their fear as they went to report the return of Su Yu.

The reactions of Chen Xuanbai and Meng Ting to the news were completely different.

Chen Xuanbai smiled and nodded, "Su Yu is indeed exceptional, recovering in just a day’s time? I’m becoming more and more curious about him."

On the other hand, Meng Ting’s reaction to the news was complex. She was happy that Su Yu was safe, but also worried about how to face him now that he was back. More than anything, she was scared of Su Yu’s return.

The mixture of emotions caused Meng Ting to let out a sigh. The hesitation on her face revealed her current dilemma.

In truth, Meng Ting had a complex mixture of gratitude, admiration, dependency, fear, caution, and jealousy towards Su Yu.

When Meng Ting first met Su Yu and his group, she was attracted to them because they were a team with notable strength, and she wished to establish a connection with them. As events unfolded, Meng Ting grew to respect Su Yu, considering him a significant ally. Su Yu was also considerably low-key and easy to get along with.

However, as things continued to develop, Su Yu’s rate of advancement exceeded Meng Ting’s expectations and control. Ultimately, after Su Yu’s duel with Wang Di, he essentially became the leader of "Freedom Village".

At that time, Meng Ting naturally depended on Su Yu. Simultaneously, she held a strong desire for power herself. Watching the villagers of "Freedom Village" respect Su Yu far more than they respected her as their chief triggered a sense of discrepancy within her. The peculiar sensation was indescribable.

It can be said that Meng Ting was both pleased by Su Yu’s presence and resentful due to him overshadowing her. This was indeed a contradictory emotion.

Eventually, when Su Yu and his group left "Freedom Village" to head towards the "Heavenly Pit Forest", she had to reluctantly allow Su Yu to take Ruan Minghong and Murong Dingyuan, two Level Five power players, with him due to her concerns. To Meng Ting, this was a substantial humiliation, and ultimately, she realized it all boiled down to her lack of strength.

From that moment, Meng Ting was desperate to enhance her own strength. She wished to become a Sixth-order Powerhouse and to be as strong as Su Yu.

However, becoming a Sixth-order Powerhouse was not something she could achieve just by wishing for it. Meng Ting put in all her efforts, but she always seemed to lack something, preventing her from making a breakthrough. This made her more and more anxious, increasingly disappointed, and fearful. She was afraid that she would forever remain stagnant. She yearned for the power that Su Yu possessed, she wanted to stand before Su Yu, she fantasized the day when Su Yu would look at her with surprise, express admiration for her, and praise her, saying, "Meng Ting, you have become as strong as me. You truly deserve to be my partner forever."

It was during this time that she encountered Chen Xuanbai.

When she first met Chen Xuanbai, he appeared to be a Level Five; however, he possessed a unique ability that greatly augmented Meng Ting’s power, enabling her to easily gain Level Five strength. What’s more, he harbored a mysterious power to form a covenant, but this could only be made with one person.

This covenant power allowed those who entered it to achieve strength equal to Chen Xuanbai’s level. However, the covenant carried some considerable side effects.

Once Meng Ting became aware of this, she did not hesitate to form a covenant with Chen Xuanbai, despite Meng Jun’s opposition. Meng Jun believed that the power acquired through a covenant was not genuine strength and equated it to building castles in the air. But Meng Ting, who was desperate to become a Sixth-order Powerhouse, didn’t care. To her, Chen Xuanbai’s appearance presented an opportunity.

After forming a covenant with Chen Xuanbai, Meng Ting indeed became a Level Five warrior along with Chen Xuanbai, and eventually, she became a Sixth-order Powerhouse. She felt that she finally had the right to stand before Su Yu with pride. However, by the time Su Yu returned, she suddenly realized that everything had changed.

From the moment she decided to form a covenant with Chen Xuanbai, she had essentially become Chen Xuanbai’s dependant, she had lost her real control over the "Freedom Village". When conflict emerged between Chen Xuanbai and Su Yu, she was shocked to find herself torn, unsure of whom to choose.

While she genuinely admired Su Yu, if anything happened to Chen Xuanbai, she would regress, unable to even maintain her Level Four Realm. That was the dreadful price of depency that came with the covenant.

On hearing about Su Yu’s safe return, Meng Ting found herself more conflicted than ever. Meng Jun, by her side, finally spoke, "Miss, it’s not appropriate for you to see him now. Let ... let us go to receive him."

Meng Jun knew Meng Ting’s dilemma and decided to confront Su Yu on her behalf.

After the events of the day before, almost everyone remained in "Freedom Village", not venturing out. Shang Qi, Zi Yu, and others loyal to Meng Ting’s faction were by her side.

"Yes, Meng Ting, I think Zi Yu and Xiao Bai should go to greet him. Just say that you and Meng Ting were out. For now, it’s indeed not appropriate for you to see him. Let Chen Xuanbai deal with Su Yu," Shang Qi stroked his beard and suggested, "If you are there and there is a conflict between the two of them, your situation will be too awkward. I think the only solution right now is to stay hidden."

Meng Jun nodded and said, "Miss, this is the best course of action for now. Zi Yu, Xiao Bai, let us entrust Su Yu and his companions to you."(To be continued, for more information, please visit www.qidian.com. More Chapters are available, support the author, and support legal reading!)