Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 422 - 285: Blood Divine Stone Jade Pendant and Black Death Bacterial Armor

Chapter 422: Chapter 285: Blood Divine Stone Jade Pendant and Black Death Bacterial Armor

Hiding one’s talent?

Xu Yuan’s expression became slightly odd as he glanced at the woman in the purple gauze, particularly at her proudly protruding, ample chest.

If Bai Muxi was hiding her abilities like Li Qingyan, then the scale of such deception was too frightening to contemplate...

Cough, just a joke.

Gathering his thoughts, Xu Yuan stood to one side, watching this scene unfold without any intention of stopping Li Qingyan.

Watching women fight was most entertaining.

Of course, as long as it didn’t involve him.

But, what was this scene in front of him?

A domineering legitimate wife teaching a lesson to a meek and unruly maid?

However, the thing was, his relationship with Bai Muxi was squeaky clean; before this, he had only touched her chest, rubbed her head, and pinched her cheek.

Moreover, Xu Yuan didn’t believe that Li Qingyan would make such a fuss about him teasing a maid.

When Northern Border City was yet to fall, he and Li Junqing had visited the Hook Bar together, and she hadn’t said anything.

So...

Was Li Qingyan referring to the matter with Li Xing?

Watching Bai Muxi being "pinned" against the wall by the princess, a flicker of interest crossed Xu Yuan’s eyes.

Upon reflection, Bai Muxi’s choice of timing to speak up was somewhat peculiar.

Before she made a sound, the atmosphere within the stone hall had already clarified, even become starkly distinct.

The four high-ranking officials of the Underground City,

loyalty from the purple gauze officer, Qin Yuan and Yi Kui were treated like dogs, and Li Xing had already been isolated, just short of beheading.

Anyone with discernment should have known what he, Xu Yuan, intended to do.

Divide and rule.

Obeying dogs not only get bones but also meat.

Disobedient ones, not even scraps.

Yet in this obvious situation, Bai Muxi made a choice she knew was fruitless.

She spoke up for the only dog in the arena who wouldn’t be tamed, asking for a bone.

This wasn’t a big deal in itself.

In both his past and present lives, Bai Muxi had always seemed to Xu Yuan a tranquil and gentle person, at times even showing a hint of Xu Xinyao’s temperament.

So he didn’t ponder too deeply over Bai Muxi’s plea for Li Xing to obtain a cultivation technique.

After all, according to the original negotiation, he was indeed supposed to provide Li Xing with a cultivation technique.

But afterward, Bai Muxi, who had pleaded for Li Xing, did not speak up again when Qin Yuan made his move.

From the moment Li Xing was ambushed by Qin Yuan until he was completely burnt to a crisp by the black flames, there were a dozen or so breaths of time.

If he, Xu Yuan, had commanded it to stop, Li Xing would have been seriously injured but would have survived with the life force of a Great Grandmaster.

However, Bai Muxi didn’t plead again; she simply watched from the side, coldly observing Li Xing being burnt to a cinder in agony...

Therefore, her words were meant to direct his attention to Li Xing.

In the silent stillness of the corridor,

Xu Yuan slowly walked between the two women, raised his hand, and patted Li Qingyan’s wrist that was clutching Bai Muxi, signaling her to let go.

Li Qingyan, holding on to Bai Muxi, had already left sickly red marks on her fair and smooth neck:

"What, do you feel pity for her?"

Xu Yuan glanced at the princess with a somewhat resigned tone,

"Smart women pretend to be not so smart, can’t you learn from them?"

Li Qingyan casually threw Bai Muxi to the ground, glanced at her once on the floor, and said indifferently,

"I am, after all, Li Qingyan."

"..."

Xu Yuan gave an exasperated look to this presumptuous woman and then turned to look at Bai Muxi, who was thrown on the ground looking pitiful.

"Cough cough...hah huff...."

Bai Muxi collapsed on the ground, rubbing her neck and letting out a deliberately subdued cough, "Young Master..."

"Shut up."

"....." Bai Muxi shut her mouth.

Crouching in front of her, Xu Yuan examined her delicate cheek as he asked,

"You...wanted to kill Li Xing?"

"....." Bai Muxi’s weak movements froze momentarily.

"If you choose to lie at this point, then you’re not smart, you’re foolish."

After a few moments of silence, Bai Muxi let go of her neck, slowly raised her eyes, and spoke softly,

"Yes, Muxi did indeed want to kill him."

Xu Yuan stroked his chin in contemplation:

"Why?"

Bai Muxi’s eyes curved, her voice clear and crisp:

"Because he harbors improper thoughts towards Mu Xi and has a very strong desire for control."

Xu Yuan gave a wry smile and said:

"That’s it? What does that have to do with me?"

Bai Muxi’s slumped figure leaned forward slightly, kneeling on the ground, her hands resting on her shapely thighs, her bright eyes fixed on the man before her:

"Mu Xi has already given everything to the young master, whether it be this cultivation, my own life, or this quite passable body. If someone covets what belongs to the young master, Mu Xi will naturally eliminate them."

"Hahaha... what you said..."

Xu Yuan chuckled lowly, glanced at the nearby Li Qingyan, and asked with a smile:

"Princess, do you mind if I take on a new maid?"

Li Qingyan’s phoenix eyes sparkled with amusement:

"Within this Underground Palace, I do not mind. You are the commander; I will listen to all of your decisions."

"Part of the plan?"

Xu Yuan muttered to himself, uninterestedly shook his head, and turned to look at Bai Muxi before him, chuckling:

"Your words do move me somewhat, but still they are insufficient."

"Not enough?" Bai Muxi’s brows perfectly arched in feigned surprise.

Xu Yuan’s fingers wavered before her eyes, then pointed at himself:

"I’ve already mentioned my attitude towards my subordinates, as long as they are useful, even if they hate me to the bone, I will use them. Surely, you must understand."

With that,

Xu Yuan’s voice turned colder:

"Let’s hear the real reason."

After a moment of silence, Bai Muxi exhaled, her expression calm:

"It seems Mu Xi can’t hide anything from the young master. If I have to say, it should be because of Li Xing’s personality."

"Li Xing has always been competitive since childhood, fond of showing strength and fierceness, liking to compare with others, and sulking after failure. Because of his temperament, the Seven City Alliance has paid a hefty price."

"For the survival of the people of the Underground City, the chances are high that he would choose to compromise, but given his temperament, the possibility of not compromising also exists."

"So..."

Xu Yuan’s narrow eyes showed a trace of amusement: "So you are using the words I will say to entice Qin Yuan to directly kill Li Xing?"

After a brief interaction, Xu Yuan had roughly understood the personalities of several individuals.

Qin Yuan needs no introduction, a ruthless man who is rational to the point of being cold-blooded.

Yi Kui is slightly lesser; her nature is not so steadfast, and in the face of despair, she would just give up and indulge in carnal pleasures, unwilling to take risks.

Xu Yuan was able to see these things in a short amount of time.

As the highest authority in the Underground City, and having worked with the three for decades, Bai Muxi undoubtedly knew them better than he did.

"Yes."

Bai Muxi didn’t deny it, her voice gentle and slow:

"Qin Yuan is someone extremely rational. With you, young master, all he needs is a pretext, and he will never allow the variable that is Li Xing to continue living."

Xu Yuan’s gaze on Bai Muxi became a bit excited, as if looking at a treasure:

"And at the same time, you can well conceal yourself?"

"Those in high positions tend not to like their women being too scheming."

Bai Muxi’s voice was gentle and even, her face as tranquil and beautiful as snow, slightly bowed: "It’s just a pity, Mu Xi has overestimated herself, the Princess is far smarter than me."

"You do indeed overestimate yourself."

Li Qingyan suddenly let out a light laugh from the side, gazing down at Bai Muxi, her eyes somewhat amused: "This palace doesn’t care about your schemes at all. If your tricks can train him well, this palace wouldn’t even mind collaborating with you."

"......"

Xu Yuan’s eyelid twitched, ready to retort, but the scene before him left him stunned.

Li Qingyan stepped forward, bending over, her pale, slender hand reaching directly into the lush and perky purple silk bust of Bai Muxi.

Then,

a bout of searching.

Bai Muxi flushed slightly, but it was unclear whether it was a genuine show of emotion.

Suddenly, Xu Yuan cleared his throat:

"Qingyan, what are you looking for? Maybe I should help..."

"Shut up."

Li Qingyan coldly shot him a glance, pulled the Blood Divine Stone Jade Pendant from the slightly gaping softness, held it in her hand, and looked at Bai Muxi with a smile that was somewhat cold:

"Previously, I couldn’t sense it, but after absorbing those Bacterial Armors in the secret chamber, I suddenly discovered that this Blood Divine Stone Jade Pendant can to some extent influence the consciousness of a Blood Armor wearer.

"Mu Xi, what are you planning by hiding this from us?"