Bai Kexin felt deeply hurt when the man she longed for ignored her. She had just regained consciousness and initially thought he must be very worried about her. However, upon observing the situation around her, she realized she was mistaken. It was evident that while she was suffering, her beloved was not only unconcerned but seemed to be doing quite well. From his appearance, it looked like his injuries had nearly healed, and he appeared to be in good spirits, even coughing less.
"Why?" Tears streamed down Baike's face unexpectedly, tracing down her cheeks, making her look so pitiful that one couldn't help but want to comfort her.
While Yun Tianying remained still, Zhai Yiqi indeed took action. Ignoring his own stiffness and pain, he moved closer to Baike, reaching out a hand as if to wipe her tears. However, halfway through, he suddenly stopped. He realized that no matter what he did, her eyes were only for Yun Tianying, the man who was indifferent to her tears and pain.
Zhai Yiqi knew that his status was inferior, but in front of the woman he admired, every man wanted to prove himself. So he disregarded everything else and threw a punch directly at Yun Tianying's face without warning.
Perhaps no one expected the three who had just been released to act so boldly, nor did they anticipate someone would recklessly take action. As a result, Yun Tianying took the punch squarely, stumbling back a few steps with blood instantly staining the corner of his mouth.
"Oh no..." Ouyang Zixin quickly pulled Yun Tianmo back a few steps, distancing them further from Yun Tianying. Rather than rushing to help, they seemed more prepared to watch the spectacle unfold.
When Yun Tianmo saw Yun Tianying get hit, an icy aura erupted from him. If Ouyang Zixin hadn't pulled him back a few steps, Zhai Yiqi might have already been dead by now. As he tried to shake off Ouyang Zixin's hand to step forward again, he noticed Yun Tianying giving him a discreet signal not to interfere. This made him suppress his anger and stand aside to observe.
"Why are you so nervous? With him like that, if it weren't for the surprise attack, he wouldn't be able to hurt your precious brother," Ouyang Zixin said while holding onto Yun Tianmo's hand. She sensed his emotions but didn't understand why that overwhelming chill had no effect on her. In contrast, those standing farther away seemed pushed back by the cold aura; even Zhao Feiyu looked wary and showed no intention of approaching.
"Be good; don't release your cold air casually. Although it doesn't consume electricity, it's not hot yet," Ouyang Zixin said with a hint of amusement as she patted Yun Tianmo's hand. Having someone like him around during summer would be incredibly refreshing—much better than air conditioning.
Yun Tianmo snorted lightly at Ouyang Zixin's words. If it weren't for her presence and his concern for her safety, this little chill wouldn't have bothered him at all.
"Tian Ying..." Baike suddenly exclaimed when she saw Zhai Yiqi punch Yun Tianying. Without caring about propriety in her clothing, she rushed over with concern etched on her face and gently touched his injured lip. "You're bleeding..."
Yun Tianying tilted his head, avoiding her hand. He casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood, not even glancing at Baike. Instead, he looked past her at the person who had attacked him. "I want to know why."
At that moment, Zhai Yiqi felt bitter inside, his expression shifting between innocence and confusion. Why had he struck Yun Tianying? Wasn't it all for Baike? But what about her? She rushed in immediately, concerned for Yun Tianying, who had only suffered a small injury with a bit of blood from a split lip; she didn't even acknowledge him.
"Hmph, you ask as if you don't know."
"I'm asking because I truly don't know." Yun Tianying subtly pushed away Baike's supporting hand and took a few steps closer to Zhai Yiqi. His aura surged forth; the pressure of royalty was not something a mere side character from the Zhai Family could withstand.
Zhai Yiqi suddenly felt as if he had been struck in the chest by a heavy punch. He let out a muffled groan and swayed, wanting to retreat. However, he held on for the last shred of dignity and stood his ground without moving an inch.
Hmph, he has some backbone, but unfortunately...
Yun Tianying was not someone to be easily bullied. He had been inexplicably punched in the face, and he would not let this person off lightly.
"Wow, I didn't expect both of you brothers to be so powerful... Wait, that's not right; he doesn't seem to be releasing cold air." Ouyang Zixin stood nearby, watching and asking questions like a curious observer of a live battle. As someone who had crossed over from modern times, she couldn't grasp the concept of royal pressure; it was akin to lacking certain submissive traits inherent in some eras.
Zhai Yiqi was different; he was a native of this time and space. His identity and status forced him to bow his head at times when facing certain people, and that sense of superiority naturally affected him.
Not just him; even Zhao Feiyu, who stood aside and seemed unrelated, felt some pressure from the situation. His legs trembled as if he might collapse at any moment.
"That's royal pressure," Yun Tianmo explained patiently to Ouyang Zixin, standing beside her to clarify how the pressure emitted by Yun Tianying differed from the cold air he could release.
"Oh, I see. It looks like this guy is in trouble." Although Ouyang Zixin had seen Zhai Yiqi before, she had never heard his name. She felt no sympathy for Baike's lackey. Whether it was cold air or royal pressure didn't matter to her; it had no effect on her, so she was content to just watch the show.
The Baike is quite fortunate, as it has led two men to fight over her.
I wonder if this ice-cold Yun Tianmo will ever fight another man for me one day?
Ouyang Zixin couldn't help but imagine that possibility in her Mind. If Yun Tianmo were to take action, there probably wouldn't be many young men on the Yuhai Continent who could withstand her. It seems that unless the person who has feelings for her is someone of an older age, like an uncle, they might be able to resist Yun Tianmo.
"It looks like I have no chance," she sighed, feeling a bit regretful. Women, after all, have their vanity; how glorious it would be to have two men fighting for her! Ouyang Zixin let out a sigh and silently mourned her own misfortune for a moment before continuing to watch the drama unfold as if nothing had happened.
"Do you like her?" Zhai Yiqi, gasping for breath under Yun Tianying's pressure, found himself unable to speak. His face turned red, and blood vessels became visible in his eyes and neck. Faced with Yun Tianying's aggressive demeanor, he had no choice but to lower his head and admit it.
There's no shame in this! Admitting that you have feelings for a woman is not something to be ashamed of!
Inside, Zhai Yiqi was shouting. He was unwilling to accept it, truly unwilling—this was true for both Feng Chengxuan and Yun Tianying.
(To be continued.)
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