Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1057 Ruanruan: Why do I particularly want to slap you the moment I see you!

Chapter 1057: Chapter 1057 Ruanruan: Why do I particularly want to slap you the moment I see you!

With the help of the golden light emanating from Qin Ruan, the villagers of Peach Blossom Town clearly saw Chu Zifeng and the hundreds of Yin Soldiers behind him.

These suddenly emerging creatures, shrouded in a layer of mist, were either human or puppet, making it difficult to see their real faces.

However, the domineering aura they exuded made people’s hearts tremble with fear.

The villagers of Peach Blossom Town had never seen such a spectacle before; the thick Evil Qi made them so shaky that most of them knelt on the ground.

These people humbly bowed their heads, daring not to utter a word.

Most were overwhelmed by the strong Evil Qi and the chilling aura, completely terrified and clueless about what to do.

Cai Yongliang and Lin Hao carried the girl named Ahong down from the sacrificial platform, trying hard to control their facial expressions from distorting too much upon seeing the envoys of the Netherworld before Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan’s tactics not only intimidated the villagers of Peach Blossom Town, but they were also left utterly dumbfounded.

Qin Ruan eyed Chu Zifeng, who stood enveloped in celestial aura before him, knowing that the gods could not command him as he obeyed only one person, the Emperor Beitai of Fengdu.

Her eyes coldly sidelong, she demanded in a deep voice, "What exactly are you here for?"

Qin Ruan didn’t believe she had the capability to summon Chu Zifeng.

Chu Zifeng responded with a smile, "I heard that the Qiongqi has appeared. Following the emperor’s orders, we came to capture it and bring it back to the Netherworld."

All the suspicions in Qin Ruan’s mind were completely overturned by Chu Zifeng’s words.

She caught her breath for a moment and immediately asked, "Is Emperor Beitai in the Netherworld?"

If Emperor Beitai was in the Netherworld, then her previous speculation about Third Master’s identity would be overturned.

Qin Ruan had once speculated that Third Master might be Emperor Beitai.

Although this speculation was unlikely, it was the closest truth she could deduce from all the information.

Chu Zifeng nodded with a smile, "Naturally."

Qin Ruan’s breath became erratic, wondering if her previous speculations were just wasted emotions or self-inflicted worries.

Her eyes coldly swept over the villagers of Peach Blossom Town, feeling the chilling Evil Qi in the air, and she said sternly to Chu Zifeng, "Since you are here for the Qiongqi, might as well take it away, sparing it from deceiving and harming the villagers of Peach Blossom Town."

"Aruan, you are spreading rumors about me again! When have I ever deceived these villagers!"

Hidden in the shadows, the Qiongqi couldn’t help but reveal itself upon hearing Qin Ruan’s words, descending from the sky.

It had a pair of wings, the appearance of a tiger, and its body was covered with porcupine-like spikes, looking majestic and imposing.

Seeing such a fierce beast appear, some of the faint-hearted villagers fainted on the spot, including Chief Zhao, while many others huddled together trembling.

Qin Ruan’s eyes casually glanced at the Qiongqi, her fingertips gently caressing the handle of the Golden Whip in her hand, and spoke indifferently, "Do I know you? Are you also called Aruan?"

She disliked the name ’Aruan’ deeply, feeling repulsion from the depths of her heart.

There was no particular reason; it was simply an inexplicable hatred.

Qin Ruan remembered that Third Master had also called her Aruan, although he more often called her Ruanruan and Girl.

Seeing Qin Ruan’s attitude so cold and distant, the Qiongqi transformed into a human form under everyone’s gaze.

His fiery red hair fluttered in the wind, his features sharp and defined, with a high nose and a tall, handsome figure.

In the cold and eerie redness of the Qiongqi’s eyes, a threatening air exuded powerfully.

He seemed to complain yet affectionately roared at Qin Ruan, "So it’s you, Aruan, pretending not to know me! I have never encountered anyone as shamelessly thick-skinned as you!"

This girl had not spared him from her whip in the past, nor had she refrained from stealing his fine wine to drink. Now pretending not to recognize him, who wouldn’t be angry?

Qiong Qi’s mouth shattered his otherwise handsome appearance.

His face contorted with fury, his handsome features twisted to the extreme, glaring at Qin Ruan as if he wanted to devour her.

Qin Ruan laughed softly, her tone calm, "Then go ahead, how am I shameless?"

Qiong Qi, gasping for breath, was about to spill her past deeds, "You used to..."

Just as he was about to speak, Chu Zifeng, who came up from behind, clamped his mouth shut tightly.

Chu Zifeng rebuked, "What nonsense are you spouting? Qin Ruan is the Extradition Envoy whom the Underworld King found from the Mortal World, she is human!"

Qiong Qi blinked, eyeing Chu Zifeng, an old acquaintance, his eyes filled with murderous intent, but he widened his eyes when he heard his words.

Unable to speak with his mouth sealed, his eyes seemed to question, What are you talking about?

Chu Zifeng spoke again, more gravely, "Her name is Qin Ruan, she is human, not the person you once knew."

Emperor Beitai knows you’ve awakened and has sent us to summon you to the Netherworld for a talk, stop wasting time, come with us!"

On hearing the name of Emperor Beitai, Qiong Qi struggled violently to break free from Chu Zifeng’s grasp.

He stepped back two paces, cursing, "Get lost!"

The hardship he had suffered in the Netherworld had put him to sleep for nearly a thousand years.

Now they wanted him to go to the Netherworld again?

No way!

Chu Zifeng narrowed his eyes, his voice heavy, "The Divine Monarch of the Fox Clan commands, do you dare disobey?"

Qiong Qi blinked, "The Divine Monarch hasn’t fallen?"

Back then, he had witnessed the turmoil in the Netherworld, when the Tu Mountain Nine-tailed Fox Divine Monarch sacrificed himself to bind a hundred thousand evil puppets.

To save Emperor Beitai, so many ancient divine beings had fallen, yet not a single clan complained.

All because the Tu Mountain Nine-tailed Fox Clan was the leader of all ancient Divine Beasts, with boundless Divine Power, and the undisputed overlord among many Divine Beasts.

Chu Zifeng told Qiong Qi, "The Divine Monarch just woke up recently, he is looking for his kind and needs your assistance."

Qiong Qi’s eyes showed delight, "Really?"

Chu Zifeng lifted his chin slightly, stating firmly, "Absolutely no falsehood!"

Qiong Qi pointed at Qin Ruan, demanding loudly, "Then who is she? Why does she have the Fox Clan’s treasure?"

He was referring to the Golden Whip in Qin Ruan’s hand.

Chu Zifeng glanced at it and said lightly, "The boundary between the Netherworld and the Mortal World is weakening; she needs a magic treasure to accompany her in the Mortal World. The Underworld King has bestowed the Golden Whip to her, hoping she will soon cleanse the Mortal World of evil spirits."

Qiong Qi roared in fury, "That is the Fox Clan’s treasure, it belongs to Aruan!"

Chu Zifeng’s eyes slightly drooped, he said indifferently, "Aruan has fallen forever."

Qiong Qi’s lips were tightly pressed, he gritted his teeth, "You’re lying! She will wake up one day!"

The Divine Monarch had used his body to bind a hundred thousand evil puppets, such a devastating sacrifice was enough to rebuild his divine soul and awaken; Aruan would definitely have her day of awakening.

His eyes angrily fixed on Qin Ruan, his gaze now devoid of any previous restraint, his red eyes radiated intense murderous intent.

If he had seen Qin Ruan as the Fox Clan’s Aruan before, harboring a slight fear and respect, now he found her utterly insufferable.

Not only did this person’s features somewhat resemble Aruan’s, but she also possessed the Golden Whip, the treasure with which Aruan once swept through the ancient Divine Realm.

This ancient treasure, stooping to serve a human, filled Qiong Qi with anger and an undercurrent of discomfort and sadness.

Chu Zifeng knew how impulsive Qiongqi was and feared he would reveal something, so he leaned close to his ear and whispered, "The tale of your pursuit of the Tu Mountain Fox Clan’s Aruan is known to all in the Divine Realm and the Netherworld.

Could it be you still truly hope she is Aruan, only then to have her whip you again? If you wish for such a thing, I could indeed satisfy this desire and temporarily transform Qin Ruan into Aruan to give you your fill of being whipped."

"Get lost, I don’t care for that!"

Qiongqi turned his head, no longer gazing at Qin Ruan.

It seemed that another glance at her would be an insult to his eyes.

Deep down, Qiongqi felt extremely vexed; in the past, he had pursued Aruan, charmed by the beauty of the fox clan.

The process was heartbreaking to hear and brought tears to the listener, utterly tragic!

He was whipped by Aruan every time he saw her, and as time passed, he grew terrified of the whippings.

Eventually, whenever he saw Aruan, he would flee in panic.

This was also why, upon seeing the familiar Golden Whip in Qin Ruan’s hands earlier, he had turned tail and fled.

He was truly scared of being beaten.

Qin Ruan noticed their quiet conversation and said with furrowed brows and displeasure, "What are you whispering about? Can’t you speak openly?"

Chu Zifeng with his gaze signaled to Qiongqi to refrain from speaking recklessly.

Then, with a light cough, he smiled at Qin Ruan and said, "Miss Qin, do not underestimate Qiongqi’s dangerousness. We will take him away now. Do you have any other instructions?"

Qin Ruan pointed to the villagers of Peach Blossom Town who had fainted, "What about these villagers? What about the soil here that is deteriorating and losing its vitality? How is that to be resolved?

And the people Qiongqi kidnapped, along with the girls sacrificed to him by the villagers each year, how will he explain that? These are all living beings. You just let him walk away without accountability. Is the Netherworld supposed to protect him?"

Qiongqi, determined not to dirty his eyes, did not look at Qin Ruan at all.

As he listened to her hurl one accusation after another, he could no longer restrain himself.

His icy red eyes glared at Qin Ruan, unable to contain his fury, "It was clearly a deal with the village chief. He sent people to work for me in exchange for prolonging their lives!

And about the sacrifices, it was merely to delay their aging. As for those offerings, I didn’t touch a single one, I have nothing to explain to you! Who the hell do you think you are!"

Qin Ruan, hearing his foul mouth, raised her arm, and the Golden Whip in her hand lashed out.

Qiongqi, completely unprepared, felt the Golden Whip make intimate contact with his handsome cheek.

The whip strike left him completely stunned.

He raised his hand to touch his cheek, feeling it wet and slick.

Looking down, he saw his fingertips stained with blood.

Qiongqi immediately exploded with rage, his face ferocious as he charged at Qin Ruan.

And Qin Ruan had been waiting for just this moment.

Chu Zifeng had been preventing her from coaxing words out of Qiongqi, so the only option left was close contact to find an opportunity to draw information.

Intuition told him that Qiongqi had a connection with her.

Otherwise, she would not have subconsciously felt so familiar with Qiongqi.

As soon as Chu Zifeng saw the two begin to fight, he quickly leaped forward to intervene, "Qiongqi, stop this at once!"

However, it was too late.

Qin Ruan’s whip continuously struck at Qiongqi, who barely dodged each time. The next moment, he relentlessly attacked Qin Ruan again.

The two were fighting incessantly, with neither gaining a clear advantage.

Suddenly, Qin Ruan’s whip tail coiled around a branch of blooming peach blossoms and brought it before the creature’s eyes, waving it back and forth.

For some reason, this triggered the creature, who immediately transformed into its beast form and reached out with its front paws to grab the branch ensnared by the whip tail.

Every time it was about to clutch the branch, Qin Ruan’s whip quickly dodged away.

The creature redoubled its efforts to snatch the branch with its paws.

Chu Zifeng watched this scene, utterly dumbfounded.

After staring for a long time, he covered his face with one hand, his expression one of unbearable cringing.

It was obvious that Qin Ruan was just toying with the creature.

And yet, the creature was enjoying it immensely, completely unaware of being mocked.

Seeing the creature’s foolish attempts to grasp the branch, Qin Ruan couldn’t help but snicker.

Right during their recent combat, a vague yet familiar image had flashed across her mind.

The creature looked like a cat being teased with a cat toy, yet it seemed to relish the experience despite its fierce nature.

Although Qin Ruan was baffled, she decided to give it a try without hesitation.

To her surprise, this actually made the creature reveal its true form.

"Roar!!!

Having failed again to catch the peach branch, the creature opened its mouth and roared angrily.

It was furious, its face filled with rage as it bared its sharp fangs at Qin Ruan in dissatisfaction.

With a graceful arc forming in her beautiful eyes, Qin Ruan gazed at the creature and asked in a gentle voice, "Have I seen you before? Why do I feel a sense of familiarity upon seeing you?"

"..." The creature blinked its large eyes, its anger fading to confusion.

Qin Ruan retracted the Golden Whip, removed the peach branch, and tossed it toward the creature.

The latter’s bulky body sprang up nimbly, catching the branch swiftly with its front paws.

Clasping the branch, it landed steadily on the ground, settled into its beast form, and began fiddling with the branch in its paws, ignoring Qin Ruan completely.

If one hadn’t witnessed it with their own eyes, who would imagine this creature was the once-famed monstrous beast—looking more like a domesticated large cat than a terror of old.

Qin Ruan walked towards the creature with a leisurely stride.

With a light voice she inquired, "You haven’t answered my question—why do I feel an urge to tease you upon seeing you?"

"Roar!"

The creature raised its head and roared at Qin Ruan discontentedly.

Qin Ruan’s beautiful eyes shifted, a mischievous light shining within.

She mused aloud, "I’ve always felt I’ve known you for a long time; could we have met before?"

The creature couldn’t help but retort sarcastically, "I am a beast from ancient times; how could a foolish human like you be so familiar with me!"

It had already concluded that Qin Ruan was a fake, bearing a face similar to Aruan of the Fox Clan from a millennium ago.

Standing in front of the much larger beastly form of the creature, Qin Ruan responded not with anger but with amusement.

She looked up to meet its scorn-filled large eyes, "Do you recognize the ancient fearsome beast Changyuan, the Tree Demon Lan An, or Yiyan from the Nine-tailed Fox Clan?"