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Zhai Yiqi's cries from within seemed to go unheard by anyone, yet just by looking at his sorrowful expression, one could guess that he was feeling extremely distressed.
Ouyang Zixin suddenly felt a pang of pity for the man before her. The woman he admired was showing concern for another man right in front of him, and that man didn't even regard her as important. How much that must hurt him.
"Snap out of it." Yun Tianmo was the first to notice something was off with Ouyang Zixin. She lightly tapped her on the head, pulling her thoughts back to reality. Women could be troublesome, easily moved to tears by inexplicable gestures. Judging by her expression, she must have been lost in thought.
Yun Tianmo would not allow the woman she claimed to care for to show any misplaced sympathy towards other men; her heart and eyes should only hold space for him.
Ouyang Zixin rubbed her head, which wasn't really hurting, and blinked at Yun Tianmo with a cute, pleading look in her eyes, as if seeking comfort. Perhaps she was an insecure woman who wanted even a few words of reassurance from Yun Tianmo to feel at ease.
Unfortunately, her adorable gaze either failed to convey her feelings or Yun Tianmo simply did not pick up on her signals; in any case, she received no response.
Meanwhile, the two men seemed to be locked in a standoff, unwilling to give an inch. Baike, standing beside Yun Tianying, appeared lost in thought, not looking at anyone. Was this love triangle about to come to an end?
"You all seem quite interested. After escaping death, you still have the leisure to squabble over romantic affairs." This sarcastic remark came predictably from Feng Chengxuan. If it weren't for the clear disdain in his eyes, one might mistakenly think he had feelings for Baike as well.
"She's just a woman. Is it really worth..."
"Shut up!"
Feng Chengxuan's mocking words were cut off by Zhai Yiqi's roar. He had already lost face in front of Baike and would not allow Feng Chengxuan to continue his disrespectful remarks—whether directed at him or Baike—he would not permit it. Otherwise, what would that punch earlier have meant?
Feng Chengxuan clearly did not expect Zhai Yiqi to shout at him publicly; he felt his dignity trampled and momentarily forgot about his own pain. He jumped up and pointed at Zhai Yiqi, roaring back: "Zhai Yiqi, who do you think you are to tell This Prince to shut up? You don't want to return to Dream Nation? Don't want to go back to the Zhai Family?"
Zhai Yiqi's face showed signs of anguish. He could have boldly claimed that he feared no power and would not easily submit to the privileges and status of nobility, but now it seemed he was truly isolated. Everyone present was likely from prominent families; he alone had nothing but his so-called pride. Even his qualification to enter the Millennium Ruins was merely a favor granted by the head of the Zhai Family—to serve as a stepping stone for Zhai Xingjian.
In the Tunnel, when it was just him and Feng Chengxuan, he could afford to be somewhat arrogant and value his dignity over family ties. But now, under everyone's gaze, could he really continue to rebel? Could he forsake family interests for the sake of his so-called dignity?
Zhai Yiqi's pain was undeniable; had he known it would come to this, he would never have set his sights on a woman like Baike. Now that the water had spilled, what could he do?
"Speak up! Weren't you quite arrogant just now?" Feng Chengxuan seized the opportunity when there were many people around and knew Zhai Yiqi wouldn't dare retaliate against him. He intensified his mockery; after all, in the Tunnel during their life-threatening moment, he had lost face before Zhai Yiqi—there was no way he would let that go easily. "To This Prince, you're nothing but a dog—no, you're even worse than a dog! Only someone like you would dare covet a so-called Legitimate Daughter from an obscure family; This Prince doesn't see her as anything special..."
Feng Chengxuan's arrogance escalated under Zhai Yiqi's restraint, but that didn't mean everyone present would tolerate him—especially in such an isolated place where his arrogance fell flat before others' eyes.
"Listen, the dog is barking."
That's how women are; just a moment ago, she was clearly resentful that Zhai Yiqi had once been Baike's lackey, but now she immediately shifted her stance and directed her ire at Feng Chengxuan.
Zhao Feiyu was also straightforward, particularly intolerant of those who bully others (of course, excluding herself in such behavior), so she quickly echoed Ouyang Zixin, saying, "Tsk tsk, isn't it? Barking like that is enough to anger heaven and man alike."
Baike was already feeling down due to Yun Tianying's attitude towards her, her pale face devoid of color. Under Feng Chengxuan's mockery, she felt even more unsteady; without Yun Tianying's support, it was a struggle just to stand, let alone retaliate.
When she heard Ouyang Zixin speak up, she looked over in disbelief, her trembling lips revealing how shocked she was inside. Countless times before, she had wanted and tried to put Ouyang Zixin in a difficult position; Ouyang Zixin had never shown her any kindness. She could never have imagined that at this moment, Ouyang Zixin would stand up against Feng Chengxuan for her.
She was merely the young lady of the National Guardian Mystic Master Manor, while he was the Crown Prince of Dream Nation.
Ouyang Zixin looked mockingly at the suddenly silent Feng Chengxuan. He seemed surprised that someone would speak up to help at this moment, and it wasn't even in his favor. "What's wrong? Stopped barking?"
"Perhaps he's tired from barking. Look, his tongue is almost dragging on the ground." Zhao Feiyu undoubtedly was also one to speak nonsense; even when Feng Chengxuan looked as disheveled as a beggar, he still maintained the demeanor of a prince. How could he possibly have his tongue hanging out? Yet she insisted on saying this, forcibly linking him to a dog's posture.
"You... you all..." Feng Chengxuan, as a dignified prince, had never endured such humiliation. His anger flared up even more than when he had just scolded Zhai Yiqi. Before he finished speaking, he had already rushed in front of Ouyang Zixin and raised his foot to kick her.
Bang!
A splendid figure flew through the air in a beautiful arc...
Landing face down on the ground—perfect!
Ouyang Zixin first pretended to be terrified as she patted her chest and then gave Yun Tianmo a thumbs up. "Hey hey, having bodyguards is really great; my mom doesn't have to worry about my safety anymore."
Indeed, the figure that flew out was none other than Feng Chengxuan.
"Isn't this what they call falling like a dog eating shit?"
"...Dog eating shit."
Zhao Feiyu and Ouyang Zixin spoke simultaneously and then exchanged amused glances before bursting into laughter. "Do I know you well?"
"Am I really that familiar with you?"
So, there are no eternal enemies. When two people simultaneously dislike someone, it becomes a moment of shared understanding.
"What are you looking at? I'm even less familiar with you." Ouyang Zixin truly couldn't stand Baike's gaze. She wasn't a man, so why was he looking at her so "affectionately"? It gave her goosebumps.
(To be continued.)
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...
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