Chapter 372: War Between Women

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In the courtyard, two women faced each other. The already chilly night seemed to have grown even colder.

Zeng Yi sat there somewhat awkwardly, his gaze shifting between Qian Renxue and Hu Liena. For some reason, he felt a thick sense of gunpowder in the air, and the atmosphere was unusually tense.

"Hehe, Hu Liena, what brings you to see me so late? Don't just stand there, come sit down." Zeng Yi had indeed been avoiding Hu Liena these days, but the Spirit Hall was not that big, and she was still the Saintess of the Spirit Hall. Zeng Yi couldn't really hide anywhere.

Although she could be annoying at times, she was actually quite considerate of him. So, Zeng Yi had a relatively good impression of her.

After hearing Zeng Yi's words, Hu Liena gave him a glance before walking straight to him and sitting beside him. However, her gaze remained fixed on Qian Renxue across from them.

"Why did you come here?" Hu Liena coldly stared at Qian Renxue and questioned, with an expression that clearly showed she was unwelcome.

"Zeng Yi is my friend, so why can't I come here?" Qian Renxue smiled faintly and returned the question.

"Friend?" Hu Liena sneered upon hearing that. "Late at night, just the two of you, and you call that friendship?"

As she spoke, Hu Liena cast a cold, disdainful gaze at Zeng Yi beside her, clearly displeased.

Hu Liena knew that the engagement between the two of them could not be defied, so she decided to try and accept it. She had spent these days getting along with Zeng Yi, and their interactions had been quite pleasant. She found Zeng Yi to be an interesting person, and he had a good character.

Therefore, she had already made up her mind that Zeng Yi was her man. At least, under normal circumstances, unless something unexpected happened.

Hu Liena could accept Zeng Yi as her man, but the fact that her man was secretly meeting another woman under the moonlight was something she believed no woman could accept, especially for someone as proud as she was.

"Of course we're friends. What else could it be?" Qian Renxue responded to Hu Liena's challenge, her expression still calm as she smiled. She also shifted her gaze to the awkward and stiff Zeng Yi sitting beside her.

"What do you think?" she asked.

"Uh, yes, yes." Startled by Qian Renxue redirecting the question to him, Zeng Yi hesitated for a moment. He couldn't help but feel a chill at his back and quickly nodded.

After speaking, Zeng Yi wiped away imaginary sweat from his forehead. He also secretly glanced at Hu Liena, feeling uneasy for some reason.

However, Zeng Yi felt that something was off.

Why am I nervous? I've never even been in a relationship before, so why do I feel like I'm in a battlefield?

Zeng Yi couldn't help but feel confused, unable to understand why.

Qian Renxue, she's just a friend. Hu Liena is my supposed fiancée, and I might even run away one day.

So why am I worried about their meeting? I have a righteous heart, I sit up straight, my conscience is clear. Why should I be afraid?

With these thoughts, Zeng Yi suddenly felt enlightened, as if a barrier in his mind had been lifted.

When did I start letting women affect my state of mind? It seems like my cultivation is still lacking!

Hu Liena glared at Zeng Yi fiercely. She didn't know why, but she felt a change in Zeng Yi's aura. He had been embarrassed and apologetic before, like a cheater caught in the act. But now, he was standing tall, looking straight ahead, radiating a sense of calmness and confidence.

This made Hu Liena feel that there was something wrong with herself. She was the problem.

Feeling uncomfortable, Hu Liena could only direct her anger towards Qian Renxue.

"Friendship? Maybe that's the case for Zeng Yi, but is that really all you want?" Hu Liena crossed her arms, staring coldly at Qian Renxue and said with a mocking tone.

She had already felt that something was off about Qian Renxue before. Qian Renxue knew that Zeng Yi was her fiancé, yet shamelessly interacted with him.

Hu Liena didn't know what position this woman held within the Spirit Hall, but judging by her attitude towards her teacher in the Supreme Pontiff's Hall that day, she knew she wasn't ordinary. However, as the Saintess, she dared to openly snatch someone away, completely disregarding her.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure, without letting others notice.

Just now, when she heard Hu Liena's words, her heartstrings couldn't help but tremble.

She didn't understand what kind of feelings she had for Zeng Yi. She was willing to do everything within her power for him, just as Zeng Yi had said to her before. No matter what she asked for in the future, as long as it was within his capabilities, he would assist her.

Although she was known as Xue Qinghe at that time, Zeng Yi still treated her the same even after learning that she had deceived him. They could still drink and have fun together without any resentment.

Zeng Yi should know that no matter what face she wore or what her identity was, she was still herself.

So, Qian Renxue considered Zeng Yi a lifelong friend.

But she was a bit confused; did she really only want their relationship to be that of friends?

Perhaps, she hoped for something more.

"I hope you understand that He! Is! Hu Liena's! Fiancé!, and you are just friends. I hope you recognize this fact!" Hu Liena said in a domineering manner, while grabbing Zeng Yi's arm, her actions carrying some ambiguity. She looked at Qian Renxue provocatively.

"I'm looking forward to you attending our wedding! Isn't that right, darling?"

After speaking to Qian Renxue, Hu Liena turned her gaze to Zeng Yi. Her exquisitely beautiful face carried an extremely charming smile, and her voice sounded coquettish as she spoke to Zeng Yi word by word.

Zeng Yi, with an awkward smile on his face, didn't know how to respond to this question.

He hadn't expected that Hu Liena would suddenly change so much today. She had become so domineering, which made her seem unfamiliar.

Usually, he had never seen her daring to be so openly possessive.

Zeng Yi didn't know how to answer this question. Hu Liena was provoking Qian Renxue, he knew that. However, what she said was also a fact.

He wanted to pull his arm out of Hu Liena's grip, but she firmly held on to him. A chilling gaze from the side made him tremble uncontrollably.

"Hehe, we haven't even gotten married yet, who knows what might happen in the end. It's too early to make decisions now, lest we end up slapping ourselves in the face later on." In the face of Hu Liena's provocation, Qian Renxue's eyes twitched, but she didn't show any weakness and snapped back at her.

She knew what kind of person Zeng Yi was. He would never submit to such arrangements. If he didn't cause any trouble, then he wouldn't be himself.

When that time came, she would add fuel to the fire.

Hehe, you want a peaceful wedding?

Looking at the provocatively hugging Hu Liena, Qian Renxue couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Slap!

Upon hearing these words, Hu Liena immediately composed herself and released Zeng Yi's arm. She stood up, slammed both hands on the stone table, and looked down at Qian Renxue.

"You don't need to worry about that. This engagement was arranged by our teacher personally, and I want to see who dares to disrupt it!"

Qian Renxue raised her eyes and looked at the menacing Hu Liena as she laughed.

"Well, I'm really looking forward to your wedding!"

Zeng Yi, on the other hand, didn't know what to do now. The two women were quarreling, exchanging sharp words. The air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder; it seemed like a fight might break out.

The problem was that it seemed to be because of him. Zeng Yi felt like a criminal.

Why are you arguing when I haven't done anything? It's as if I'm a scumbag.

Watching the two women, Zeng Yi sarcastically thought to himself, and cold sweat continued to flow down his forehead. He pondered on how to resolve this issue.

Just as Zeng Yi was lost in thought, the two women's gazes turned towards him simultaneously.

Zeng Yi felt that something was wrong and suddenly raised his head to look at the two women, who were giving him unfriendly looks. He felt a sense of foreboding in his heart.

"What are you going to do?"

Hu Liena stood with her hands on her hips, showing an irresistible demeanor. "Go to the Spirit Hall with me tomorrow!"

"My grandfather wants to meet you!"

Meanwhile, Qian Renxue squinted her eyes as she looked at Zeng Yi, making him shudder.

"Tell me, who are you going with?"

Under the gaze of their dangerous eyes, Zeng Yi couldn't help but shiver.

He had never expected to be faced with such a life-or-death decision.

Quickly! Remember where the solution lies!

Under the two women's gaze, Zeng Yi's brain started working rapidly.

"Ah? Supreme Pontiff , why are you here?"

Qian Renxue and Hu Liena turned their heads when they noticed Zeng Yi's line of sight focused on someone behind them. Surprise appeared on their faces, and they couldn't help but turn around.

"Teacher! What brings you here?"

"Why are you here?"

Both of them spoke almost at the same time, but when their eyes settled, they realized that there was no one behind them.

At that moment, they realized that they had been deceived by Zeng Yi's acting.

When they turned back to look, Zeng Yi had already disappeared, leaving behind an empty wine cup.

"This... this bastard!"