Chapter 101: A Cup of Green Tea for You

Seeing this, Cheng Xi immediately dodged to the side, easily avoiding Yan Qingli's attack.

She tapped her toes lightly on the ground, her entire body rushing toward Yan Qingli like a bolt of black lightning; she casually snapped off a tree branch and carved out a sharp arc, thrusting it straight at Yan Qingli's chest.

Yan Qingli hurriedly waved her silk ribbons, wrapping them tightly around her body to form a sturdy defensive Barrier. The branch struck the ribbons, emitting a clashing sound as sparks flew in all directions.

The two traded blows, neither giving an inch. Yan Qingli muttered incantations, and suddenly, she formed seals rapidly with both hands; a massive purple Array appeared beneath her feet.

Light flickered within the Array, and mysterious Runes appeared and disappeared, radiating powerful energy fluctuations. Immediately after, countless streaks of purple Sword Qi surged from the Array, shooting crazily toward Cheng Xi like a swarm of frenzied venomous snakes.

Wherever the Sword Qi passed, deep gullies were carved into the ground, and the surrounding trees were snapped in half, branches and leaves flying everywhere.

Cheng Xi's eyes narrowed slightly; this Array was actually somewhat interesting. She immediately channeled her spiritual power into the branch, and the branch instantly shone with brilliant light, forming a massive golden light shield that enveloped her.

Facing this overwhelming deluge of purple Sword Qi, Cheng Xi's delicate hands flipped rapidly, continuously pouring the surging spiritual power within her body into the branch.

As the spiritual power was injected, the branch seemed to be imbued with life, instantly shining with brilliant light. The golden radiance was like the rising morning sun, dazzling and eye-catching, illuminating the entire battlefield.

The light grew more and more intense, gradually forming a massive golden light shield that enveloped Cheng Xi. Runes flickered on the shield, each one containing powerful spiritual power fluctuations.

The purple Sword Qi struck the light shield, emitting a pattering sound, like dense raindrops hitting a window, or firecrackers exploding right by one's ear.

The Sword Qi continuously hammered against the light shield, causing it to tremble slightly, and the Runes upon it flickered unsteadily, as if they might shatter at any moment.

Taking advantage of the gap while Yan Qingli was casting her spell, Cheng Xi let out a sudden shout and slashed forward with the branch in her hand; a golden aura of ferocity whistled out, like a sharp Giant Axe, slashing toward Yan Qingli's Array.

Wherever the golden Sword Qi passed, the air seemed to boil, emitting a crackling sound. The surrounding trees trembled under the residual power of the Sword Qi, their branches and leaves falling with a rustle.

The Sword Qi collided with the purple Array, emitting a deafening boom, the powerful shockwave distorting the surrounding air. A crack was instantly slashed into the Array by the Sword Qi, the crack spreading rapidly, and the entire Array teetered on the verge of collapse.

This loud noise sent the surrounding birds fleeing in panic, and even the distant mountains seemed to tremble slightly from the sound.

The powerful shockwave, like a surging tide, spread crazily in all directions with the point of collision as the center, distorting the surrounding air, with visible ripples constantly undulating through the air.

A crack was instantly slashed into the Array by the Sword Qi; the crack, like a hideous scar, spread rapidly, extending to every corner of the entire Array.

Purple light continuously spilled out from the crack, like a wounded beast struggling in pain. The entire Array teetered on the verge of collapse, as if it would shatter into pieces at any moment under this powerful attack.

Yan Qingli's expression changed drastically; she had not expected Cheng Xi's attack to be so sharp, actually capable of easily breaking through her Array.

She hurriedly increased her spiritual power output, attempting to repair the Array. However, Cheng Xi did not give her a chance to catch her breath; she flashed, instantly arriving in front of Yan Qingli, and raised the branch in her hand high, slashing it down fiercely toward Yan Qingli.

Yan Qingli widened her eyes in terror; she subconsciously raised her arms, attempting to use her silk ribbons to block Cheng Xi's attack.

Just as the branch in Cheng Xi's hand was about to strike Yan Qingli, a flash of light streaked by like lightning, and immediately after, a golden Long Sword appeared out of thin air, steadily blocking Cheng Xi's attack.

This sword strike came with great speed, yet it was incredibly precise, as if it had long since calculated the trajectory of Cheng Xi's attack.

Cheng Xi used the momentum to fly backward, only to see a man dressed in golden robes appear beside Yan Qingli.

The man had a tall and straight figure, like a towering pine, radiating an inherent majesty and nobility. His long robes fluttered gently in the wind, and the golden silk threads embroidered upon them shimmered with dazzling light in the sun.

The man's face was unfamiliar, and Cheng Xi had never seen him before. But his facial features were well-defined, and his brows and eyes bore a slight resemblance to Yan Qingli's, especially that high-bridged nose and the slightly upturned corners of his eyes, which were practically identical.

Cheng Xi and the mysterious man locked eyes, their gazes colliding in the air, sparking invisible flames.

For a moment, the mountain forest fell into an eerie silence, as if even time had stopped flowing.

Only a light breeze brushed past, blowing the clothes of the three, making a rustling sound.

"Dean Yan, bullying the young with your seniority—don't you think that's a bit inappropriate?"

Li Zhi'an's voice came from mid-air, and he immediately landed beside Cheng Xi.

Cheng Xi blinked her eyes. Dean Yan? So he really was Yan Qingli's father!

She immediately went into drama-queen mode, clutching Li Zhi'an's waist and throwing herself into his arms. "Zhi'an, why did you only just arrive? If you hadn't come, I would have been bullied to death by this father and daughter. Sobbing, I'm so scared..."

Li Zhi'an stiffened all over, suppressing his face which was on the verge of twitching, and reached out to pat Cheng Xi's shoulder. "I arrived late; it is my fault. You weren't hurt, were you?"

"I was hurt." Cheng Xi looked as if she were about to weep.

Li Zhi'an was instantly startled, forgetting about the acting, and asked hurriedly, "Where are you hurt?"

"It hurt my heart."

Li Zhi'an:...

The Yan Family father and daughter:...

Yan Qingli was about to be disgusted to death by Cheng Xi; she had never seen such a pretentious and affected woman in all her life!

Was Li Zhi'an's vision blinded by cow dung? How could he have taken a fancy to such a woman!

Yan Jishu's mouth twitched; even someone as calm and self-possessed as Li Zhi'an was no different from an idiot once he fell into the trap of love!

Feeling the deathly silence all around, Cheng Xi was satisfied.

For the sake of the Wanxing Sect, she couldn't hurt Yan Qingli for the time being, but did that mean she couldn't disgust her?

To be so brazen and shameless while stealing someone else's fiancé—the only way to defeat her was to be even more shameless and thick-skinned than her!

Fortunately, she lacked everything except for the thickness of her skin!

Residual leaves rustled down in the forest, and the Golden Sword in Yan Jishu's sleeve hummed incessantly.

"Li Zhi'an..." Yan Jishu's gaze swept over Li Zhi'an's hand resting on Cheng Xi's waist, his lips curling into a mocking arc. "There must be an explanation for today's events."

"It was clearly your daughter who attacked first!" Cheng Xi suddenly raised her head from Li Zhi'an's arms, crystal-clear teardrops still hanging from the corners of her eyes. "You have the nerve to speak when you're stealing someone else's fiancé? I'm going to find Dean Jiang to report you for bullying the young with your seniority and using your status to oppress others!"

Li Zhi'an:...

You've really gotten addicted to this acting, haven't you!