Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1068: Are We That Familiar?

Chapter 1068: Chapter 1068: Are We That Familiar?

"Junior Sister Zhuge, since the last time we parted at the Xuannv Sect, it has been more than a year. To be able to see you here today is truly a joyous occasion!"

Zu Yu walked up to Zhuge Lian and stood still in front of her, gazing at her beautiful, flower-like face. He smiled and cupped his fists, saying.

"Who are you? Do I know you?"

Zhuge Lian looked at Zu Yu, feigning complete confusion as she asked.

Fang Bai saw the smile on Zu Yu’s face freeze, becoming somewhat awkward, and couldn’t help but chuckle secretly. He hadn’t expected this naive young girl to be quite the actress, with Zu Yu unable to detect any flaw in her demeanor.

"Junior Sister Zhuge, I’m Zu Yu... Zu Yu from the Purple Flame Sect!"

Zu Yu saw Zhuge Lian’s bewildered look and obviously didn’t have any impression of him. He felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, his enthusiasm instantly dissipated, and he hurriedly continued, "A year ago, I accompanied Elder Zhu Hongyan on a visit to your Xuannv Sect. I even greeted you at that time! Junior Sister Zhuge, you really don’t remember me? Take a look at me, think carefully..."

"Oh, let me think..."

Zhuge Lian acted as if it were her first time seeing Zu Yu, examined him for a moment, then tilted her head and pondered for a short while before her expression turned into a look of sudden realization, she said, "Oh, I remember now... You’re the direct disciple from the Purple Flame Sect with a cultivation level similar to mine. When Elder Zhu was introducing you, our Sect Master Yang also praised you a few times, right?"

"Yes! Yes!"

Zu Yu saw Zhuge Lian finally remember these events and a delighted smile returned to his face as he said, "Both of us are endowed with Innate Spiritual Roots, and both are direct disciples of our respective sects. We’re quite fated... By the way, Junior Sister Zhuge, I heard that your Xuannv Sect arrived in Purple Flame City two days ago and have been staying at the guest residence provided by our sect. Are you satisfied with the accommodation? If there’s anything you need, just tell me, and I will do my best to assist."

As he spoke, his gaze never left Zhuge Lian’s pretty face. He saw that her eyes were large, her eyelashes long, her figure graceful and voluptuous, her skin white as snow and pure as frost. She was exactly his type of beauty.

Moreover, Zu Yu knew that with the Xuannv Sect visiting the Purple Flame Sect, the elders from both sides would discuss an alliance through marriage again. If successful, Zhuge Lian would soon become his companion in the Martial Dao.

Zhuge Lian had an Innate Fire Spirit Root, and Zu Yu possessed an Innate Water Spirit Root. If the two were to become martial companions, their combined cultivation during joint practice, with water and fire blending and Yin and Yang complementing each other, would be immensely beneficial for both of their cultivations.

In other words, Zhuge Lian’s body was like a never-depleting treasure trove of cultivation resources. The advantages of obtaining her were self-evident.

Thinking of this, Zu Yu felt an irrepressible eagerness and added, "If you have some free time in the coming days, I will visit your residence, and we can discuss and exchange ideas on Martial Dao..."

"Stop!"

Zhuge Lian cut Zu Yu off mid-sentence with a wave of her hand.

"It’s better if you don’t visit. You see, I’m usually busy with cultivation and I like quietude, so I don’t have time to engage in any discussions or exchanges with you... Well, I must be going now!"

Zhuge Lian already had a poor impression of Zu Yu, and from his words just now, she detected his ulterior motives. His concept of discussing and exchanging ideas was clearly an excuse to get closer to her.

With these thoughts in mind, Zhuge Lian felt an even stronger sense of revulsion toward Zu Yu, and she couldn’t bother to engage in further conversation with him. She just wanted to leave this street as soon as possible and return to her residence.

"Brother Fang, let’s go!"

Zhuge Lian suddenly took Fang Bai’s hand, bypassing Zu Yu who was blocking their path, and continued forward.

Seeing Zhuge Lian leave without a second thought, completely disregarding his presence, Zu Yu felt an inner surge of annoyance.

If it had been any other sect maiden, Zu Yu might have compelled her to submit by force after taking a liking to her. However, when it came to Zhuge Lian, Zu Yu dared not offend her.

The Xuannv Sect was on par with the Purple Flame Sect, both being third-tier sects with considerable overall strength, and the two sects had always maintained a good relationship. If Zu Yu dared to lay a finger on Zhuge Lian, it would certainly displease the Xuannv Sect and earn him punishment from the higher echelons of the Purple Flame Sect.

"This brother seems unfamiliar. May I inquire as to your esteemed name and which sect you hail from?"

Zu Yu managed to suppress the rage in his heart and blocked their way again, but this time he turned his attention to Fang Bai.

Zu Yu knew Fang Bai was from the Bitao Martial Academy. He couldn’t afford to provoke the Xuannv Sect, but reprimanding a disciple from a fourth-tier sect like the Bitao Martial Academy was nothing to him.

On this bustling street crowded with pedestrians, Zhuge Lian daring to hold hands with Fang Bai in public made it clear that their relationship was extraordinary. Zu Yu felt a jealousy burning inside him as if his own woman had been taken from him.

Fang Bai glanced at Zu Yu and said indifferently, "Are we familiar? Why should I have to tell you my name or sect?"

"You..."

Zu Yu had been bottling up his anger, and encountering yet another snub from Fang Bai was infuriating. If Zhuge Lian hadn’t been standing by, eyeing him with wide eyes, he would have erupted like a volcano, making Fang Bai regret provoking him.

"I have something to discuss with Junior Sister Zhuge, move aside!"

Zu Yu glanced at Fang Bai and Zhuge Lian’s clasped hands. His face grew even darker and his gaze brimmed with intense killing Qi. The pressure of a Desolate Level Perfection Martial Artist quietly enshrouded Fang Bai.

Zu Yu was a direct disciple of the third-tier Purple Flame Sect, possessing the strength of Desolate Level Perfection. In contrast, Fang Bai was merely a core disciple of a fourth-tier sect. The gap between their strengths was immense, making them incomparable.

Confidently, Zu Yu believed that just the release of his Martial Artist’s pressure would be enough to crush Fang Bai, forcing him to flee. Then he could take Fang Bai’s place, walking hand in hand with Zhuge Lian and strolling through the lively street.

As Zu Yu released his invisible pressure, he cast a quick glance at Zhuge Lian, curious to see her reaction.

To Zu Yu’s surprise, there was no trace of nervousness on Zhuge Lian’s face. Instead, she appeared completely at ease, as confident as if she knew Fang Bai would be unaffected.

Even more so, Zhuge Lian occasionally looked at him with a gaze that Zu Yu could only interpret as contemptuous and disdainful, clearly directed at him.

Enveloped in this invisible Essence Energy pressure, Fang Bai seemed to be merely standing in a breeze, his clothes rustling, hair fluttering, showing no sign of disturbance. It was as if the Martial Dao pressure that could overwhelm any Desolate Level Martial Artist was ineffective against him.

"This young man is hiding his true capabilities! If he can so easily withstand my pressure, his strength is not weaker than mine. At this year’s Sect Conference’s Martial Dao competition, he could very well emerge as a dark horse!"

Zu Yu watched Fang Bai, who remained composed, with a secret sense of shock.