Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1069: Maintenance

Chapter 1069: Chapter 1069: Maintenance

"Zu Yu, what are you doing?"

Standing beside Fang Bai, Zhuge Lian sensed the pressure emanating from Zu Yu. Her beautiful eyes widened as she cried out sharply.

At the same time, she stepped forward, positioning herself in front of Fang Bai to face Zu Yu alone, releasing her own Martial Artist Aura to counter Zu Yu’s.

The two were equally matched, both being Desolate Level Perfection Martial Artists with Innate Spiritual Roots, and the Martial Pressure they released collided like two invisible giant waves in the space before them.

Martial Pressure is the manifestation of a Martial Artist’s mental and combat will, an invisible and intangible force. Unlike the dazzling brilliance produced when True Yuan collides, causing earth-shaking disturbances, it was like the surging undercurrents deep in the ocean—silent yet containing tremendous energy.

At that moment, if one looked closely, they would notice the space in front of Zu Yu and Zhuge Lian slightly distorting and deforming due to the clash of their pressures.

A few leaves, lifted by the night wind from the ground, fell into the distorted space and were instantly crushed by the pressure.

Because of Zhuge Lian’s intervention, the pressure Zu Yu applied to Fang Bai was completely neutralized.

"Junior Sister Zhuge, you... you’re actually protecting him?"

Zu Yu’s Purple Flame Sect and Zhuge Lian’s Xuannv Sect had always been close allies. Zu Yu couldn’t believe that Zhuge Lian, for the sake of a mere fourth-grade Sect disciple, would disregard the friendly relations maintained between their Sects for thousands of years and confront him in front of everyone.

Moreover, judging by Zhuge Lian’s stance, if he continued to act against that Bitao Martial Academy disciple, she might even fight him to protect the man.

A woman protecting a man in such a way spoke volumes.

"To fight with me over an external Sect disciple, you are breaking the friendly relationship between our two Sects! If your Sect finds out about this, you will definitely be punished. Junior Sister Zhuge, think carefully before you act!"

The more Zhuge Lian defended Fang Bai, the more jealous and infuriated Zu Yu became.

"Brother Fang is my friend, and yet you attempt to harm him, which is clearly a contempt and provocation towards me. Humph! You are the one destroying the friendly relationship between our Sects!"

Zhuge Lian retorted righteously.

Zhuge Lian was a simple-minded young girl. Having trusted Fang Bai, she considered him a close friend, and with some disgust for Zu Yu, she naturally wouldn’t just stand by and watch Zu Yu harm Fang Bai.

Even though Zhuge Lian knew that Zu Yu was no match for Fang Bai, she still stood in front of Fang Bai. In her view, standing up for Fang Bai was the natural thing to do.

Although Zu Yu hated Fang Bai, he knew that with Zhuge Lian there, he couldn’t do anything to Fang Bai today. Looking around and seeing more and more onlookers gathering, he reluctantly began to consider retreating.

As a direct disciple of a prestigious third-rank sect, being seen openly competing with a core disciple from a fourth-rank sect for affection would surely become a laughingstock if word got out. This would reflect poorly not only on Zu Yu himself but also on the Purple Flame Sect.

"Kid, I’d advise you to stay away from Junior Sister Zhuge from now on, or I’ll make sure you regret it!"

Zu Yu’s gaze, filled with killing intent, passed over Zhuge Lian and settled on Fang Bai as he spoke menacingly.

Zu Yu knew of the planned marriage alliance between the Xuannv Sect and the Purple Flame Sect, and his union with Zhuge Lian as martial companions was almost set in stone. Thus, he already viewed Zhuge Lian as his woman and would not tolerate anyone else touching her, especially not some disciple from a mere fourth-rank sect.

Seeing the close relationship between Fang Bai and Zhuge Lian, Zu Yu had already developed a murderous intent towards Fang Bai. After issuing his warning, if Fang Bai continued to interact with Zhuge Lian, he would not be lenient.

In Purple Flame City, offending a disciple of the Purple Flame Sect never ended well. As the most promising talented disciple of the Purple Flame Sect, Zu Yu had numerous ways and means to make a fourth-rank sect disciple disappear without a trace.

If Zu Yu indeed killed Fang Bai, even if Bitao Martial Academy eventually found out, they would be powerless, and the Purple Flame Sect would not severely punish their own direct disciple—worst case, they might compensate Bitao Martial Academy with some cultivation resources.

Zhuge Lian found Zu Yu’s warning somewhat amusing, thinking if he knew Fang Bai’s true strength, he wouldn’t dare make such bold claims.

What was even more laughable was that Zu Yu had even attempted to attack Fang Bai without reckoning his own strength. If Zhuge Lian hadn’t stepped in to protect Fang Bai beforehand, Zu Yu might have already been severely injured and lying on the ground by now.

Of course, Zu Yu had no idea that it was Zhuge Lian who had saved him. He not only despised Fang Bai but also harbored resentment towards Zhuge Lian for not siding with him and instead protecting another man. He saw this as a betrayal and an insult to himself by Zhuge Lian, who was soon to become his martial companion.

Fang Bai, having experienced similar individuals in his past life, simply ignored Zu Yu. He did not take his warnings or threats seriously and merely responded with a faint smile.

"Junior Sister Zhuge, I’ll see you at the welcome banquet tomorrow!"

After issuing his threat to Fang Bai, Zu Yu managed a forced smile towards Zhuge Lian, who was rolling her eyes at him, and left with two fellow sect members.

"I now understand why you dislike that guy!" Fang Bai said to Zhuge Lian, watching Zu Yu’s departing figure with a bitter smile.

Zhuge Lian pouted and responded, "I used to just be a bit annoyed by him, but now I find him utterly disgusting! Narrow-minded, petty, vengeful... No woman could genuinely like such a man!"

Sighing, she noticed that the bystanders had dispersed. She whispered, "It’s a pity that the higher-ups in our Xuannv Sect are charmed by his appearance and are blinded by the benefits of the marriage alliance between the two sects. They disregard my feelings entirely... Brother Fang, you’ve seen Zu Yu for yourself; you must find a way to break this marriage arrangement! If you help me, I’ll be grateful for the rest of my life!"

Fang Bai nodded, pondered for a moment, then said resolutely, "I’ll surprise you at tomorrow’s welcome banquet!"

Knowing that Fang Bai was planning to implement a "disfigurement plan" against Zu Yu before the banquet, Zhuge Lian felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness, "Brother Fang, although you are a Vast Level Expert, the Purple Flame Sect is also filled with strong individuals. Please be extremely careful when you act. If it’s not feasible, prioritize your safety—I won’t blame you... truly!"

Fang Bai nodded in response, "I value my life and will act within my capacities."