14
Humans are visual beings; even monks are not exempt from this. Chu Xu possesses an exceptionally handsome appearance, a slender physique, and an amiable demeanor. He is a beautiful man bearing the name of a renowned emperor.
Even Su Weiran held numerous prejudices against Chu Xu before, but when faced with such magnificence and beauty, it is difficult to harbor any negative feelings in one's heart.
As Su Weiran observed the graceful and courteous Chu Xu, it became hard for her to associate him with the heinous and cunning person Chu Tian described.
Su Weiran couldn't help but wonder if Chu Tian held any prejudice against Chu Xu.
On the terrace, Chu Xu and Su Weiran conversed and laughed joyfully.
However, all of this was witnessed by Chu Tian!
From a distance, Chu Tian observed everything, feeling a chill coursing through his body, causing him to tremble uncontrollably.
His eyes turned red as waves of anger surged within him, distorting his once delicate countenance.
To Chu Tian, Su Weiran's polite smile appeared as a display of affection toward Chu Xu.
Su Weiran's courteous demeanor transformed, in Chu Tian's eyes, into a sign of intimacy with Chu Xu once again.
Chu Tian experienced intense pain. Ever since he became acquainted with Su Weiran, he had considered her as his captive, believing that she was the love of his life.
Surely Su Weiran would fall in love with him.
Yet now, not only due to the invitation letter, Chu Tian felt that Su Weiran didn't truly hold him in her heart.
She even engaged in cheerful conversation with Chu Xu, his unyielding enemy.
It was as though they were long-lost friends reconnecting after many years.
Chu Tian had always despised betrayal and deceit from others.
And now, Su Weiran, who had initially deceived him, seemed to betray him once again.
This stirred an immense fury and anguish within Chu Tian, causing him to grit his teeth and scream wildly in his mind.
"This woman!"
After conversing with Chu Xu for a while, Su Weiran bid farewell and departed.
Although this encounter had altered her impression of Chu Xu, it held no greater significance.
In Su Weiran's heart, Chu Tian remained the priority.
Having known Chu Tian for a considerable time, she admired his determination and perseverance. She regarded him as a close friend and a brother-like figure.
Chu Xu did possess exceptional qualities, differing somewhat from Chu Tian's descriptions.
However, Su Weiran still held a deeper affection for Chu Tian.
Since Chu Tian harbored intense animosity towards Chu Xu, she decided to maintain a distance from him...
Observing Su Weiran's departure, Chu Xu stood with his hands behind his back, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
He heard the voice of the system:
"There is a rift between Chu Tian, the son of Qi Luck, and Su Weiran, which affects the fate of the son of Qi Luck, deducting 20 points of Qi Luck and gaining 4000 villain points."
The system panel also appeared before Chu Xu.
"Host: Chu Xu
Identity: Son of Sushen Hou Mansion
Cultivation: Fifth level of Xuan Dan realm.
Physique: Taixuan Divine Body
Cultivation technique: Taikoo Shenxuan Sutra (current level: three levels)
Magic weapons: Xuan Fa Dao Sword (Tian Tier), Zhenzhou Shending, Tian Luo Umbrella (Tian Tier), Volume of Tribulation (Treasure of Killing)
Luck level: 1
Extra luck value: 30
Golden finger: None
Villain value: 6000"
As Chu Xu witnessed the increase in his villain value and luck value, a satisfied smile graced his face. His performance for Chu Tian had not been in vain!
...
Upon returning to the main hall, Su Weiran noticed Chu Tian's presence and couldn't help but smile: "Brother Chu, you're here."
However, Chu Tian wore a gloomy expression, his gaze cold as he sneered, "Yes, I'm here."
Su Weiran furrowed her brows slightly, puzzled by Chu Tian's attitude. She whispered softly, "Brother Chu, what's wrong? Did something happen?"
What's wrong?
"Ha!" Chu Tian laughed bitterly, realizing Su Weiran truly took him for a fool!
And she had the audacity to ask what was wrong?
If she had not arranged matters properly, how could he have been humiliated?!
Suddenly, another possibility sprang to Chu Tian's mind.
Perhaps Su Weiran intended to have a secret meeting with Chu Xu and purposely excluded him.
That would explain why she had deliberately refrained from ordering the Vientiane Tower!
The more Chu Tian pondered on it, the more likely it seemed, and his anger could no longer be contained.
However, Su Weiran couldn't comprehend why Chu Tian had suddenly grown angry for no apparent reason. Worriedly, she inquired, "Brother Chu, what's the matter?"
Chu Tian stared at Su Weiran, who continued to "feign innocence," and angrily exclaimed, "What's the matter with me? You were chatting and laughing with Chu Xu, and you have the nerve to ask me what's wrong?"