Free Web NovelChapter 55: Chapter 55: Nalan Rongruo
Shen Daoxing’s expression instantly turned cold. After all, Lin Ke’Er had only acted for his sake, and now she was suffering such a humiliation.
The woman in white said indifferently, "My Yunling Academy has never enjoyed bullying others, but no one should think of bullying us either. The carriage clearly didn’t hit you, yet you damaged it. You obviously have no respect for Yunling Academy."
Hearing this, a chill went through the hearts of many in the crowd.
Even though they knew the woman in white was twisting logic, not a single person dared to speak up for Lin Ke’Er.
Lin Ke’Er touched her cheek and bit her lip. "You’re twisting logic!"
The woman in white continued, "Consider this slap a lesson, so that next time you’re wandering the lands of the East Continent, you don’t get yourself killed."
"What an overbearing Yunling Academy!"
Just then, Shen Daoxing stepped forward and said coldly, "Slap yourself and apologize to her right now. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens next."
Lin Ke’Er had suffered this injustice because of him. Naturally, he couldn’t just stand by and watch.
"HAHAHAHAHA!"
The woman in white burst out laughing as if she’d just heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. "What stray dog is this, daring to bark at me so madly?"
"Trying to be the hero and save the damsel in distress? I’m afraid you’re just a fool who doesn’t know his place."
Shen Daoxing’s eyes narrowed. "I don’t like to repeat myself."
The woman in white’s elegant brows arched in anger. With a cold snort, she said, "Such big words. I’ll indulge your little hero fantasy right now—"
With that, her figure blurred as she lunged at Shen Daoxing, her palm aimed straight for his throat.
"’No matter how beautiful a woman is, a venomous heart makes her repulsive.’"
As Shen Daoxing spoke, his hand shot out and gripped the woman’s wrist. Then, with a sudden jolt of force...
BANG!
A powerful surge of energy erupted, sending the woman in white flying.
"An expert! He’s definitely an expert! He sent Zhang Ling’Er flying with just his Primordial Energy!"
"Keep in mind, Zhang Ling’Er is an elite of the Yunling Academy’s Inner Courtyard! And her brother is the academy’s top genius. I heard he’s already at the peak of the Eighth Layer of the Profound Platform Realm, just one step away from the Ninth Layer!"
"Judging by his clothes, he seems to be from the Martial Kingdom. Could he be a genius from Celestial City Academy?"
.....
The surrounding crowd broke into a flurry of discussion, shocked that Shen Daoxing’s counterattack was so swift and decisive.
Having been thrown back, Zhang Ling’Er knew she had messed with the wrong person. Her expression turned ugly. She scrambled to her feet and said hatefully, "Brat, just you wait until we’re in the True Dragon Secret Realm!"
With that said, Zhang Ling’Er turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Just then, Shen Daoxing called out to Zhang Ling’Er, "I told you to slap yourself. Did you not hear me?"
Zhang Ling’Er glared at Shen Daoxing. "Don’t take things too far!"
Shen Daoxing laughed. "To think I’d hear those words from you."
Zhang Ling’Er’s delicate fists clenched. "My brother is Zhang Lei, the sole True Disciple of Yunling Academy! If you humiliate me again, my brother will definitely not let you off the hook."
Shen Daoxing said nonchalantly, "Sorry, I don’t know any Zhang Lei."
"You!"
A venomous hatred filled Zhang Ling’Er’s eyes.
Just then, a light, melodic voice rang out. "Sir, where you can forgive, you should. How about we let this matter go, as a favor to me?"
Everyone’s gaze followed the voice to a breathtakingly beautiful figure. Her looks were enough to outshine the moon and make flowers blush in shame. Her skin was as smooth as fine jade, her neck long and graceful, and her captivating red lips were enough to enchant the world.
"It’s Nalan Rongruo, the number one beauty of the Tang Kingdom!"
"That’s right, she’s never been to the True Dragon Secret Realm before. She must be here seeking her own fortunate encounters this time."
"I heard she’s engaged to Xia Junze from the Martial Kingdom. This kid from Celestial City Academy probably won’t dare to push his luck any further now."
.....
The moment the peerless beauty appeared, the entire crowd erupted.
Shen Daoxing, too, was momentarily stunned. In his memory, only Shangguan Yiran and Ling Shuanghua could rival the beauty of the woman before him.
However, the three had entirely different auras. Shangguan Yiran was gentle and sweet, Ling Shuanghua was cold and noble, while this woman before him possessed a touch more seductive charm.
Shen Daoxing was well aware of the old saying: "lust is a blade poised over a man’s head." He completely ignored the newcomer and kept his cold gaze fixed on Zhang Ling’Er. "If you don’t do it now, don’t blame me for what comes next."
Seeing this, Nalan Rongruo took a deep breath and said, "Sir, can you not grant me this one favor?"
Shen Daoxing turned his head. "Do I know you?"
Nalan Rongruo froze, subconsciously replying, "No..."
"Since we don’t know each other, why should I do you any favors?"
Shen Daoxing chuckled. "Is it just because you’re pretty?"
The crowd burst into an uproar, with looks of utter disbelief on everyone’s faces.
"This brat from the Martial Kingdom... he actually dares to be disrespectful to Nalan Rongruo?"
"Doesn’t he know Nalan Rongruo’s status?"
"I think he’s just playing hard to get. He’s trying to get Nalan Rongruo’s attention on purpose."
"That’s right, that must be it! How shameless!"
.....
The crowd murmured amongst themselves, and soon, they all came to the same conclusion.
After all, Shen Daoxing was dressed in the attire of the Martial Kingdom, so he had to be from there. How could he possibly dare to offend Xia Junze, the most prominent genius in the Martial Kingdom right now?
The Martial Kingdom’s power was flagging. The only reason it could hold its own in these chaotic times was because it had produced two geniuses who were on the Martial Arts Ranking.
Nalan Rongruo, however, frowned deeply. Ever since she was young, with her distinguished background and exceptional beauty, she had always been the center of attention wherever she went, like the moon surrounded by stars. No man had ever treated her with such disdain.
’Therefore, she had always been convinced that all men in this world were the same.’
’This seemingly cold man before her was no exception.’
’He’s just trying to get my attention.’
Nalan Rongruo took a deep breath. "If you were just trying to get my attention, then congratulations, you’ve succeeded. Now you can stop."
Hearing this, Shen Daoxing couldn’t help but laugh.
The next moment, his hand shot out.
A powerful surge of energy swept forward.
SLAP!
The slap landed squarely on Zhang Ling’Er’s face. The crisp sound echoed in everyone’s ears, refusing to fade.
Zhang Ling’Er was sent flying once again, and she lay on the ground, wailing in pain.
Everyone in the surrounding crowd was petrified.
’He really dared to do it!?’
The world seemed to fall deathly silent. You could have heard a pin drop.
After all, no one had expected Shen Daoxing to actually follow through. Zhang Ling’Er’s brother was the sole True Disciple of Yunling Academy, a master at the peak of the Eighth Layer of the Profound Platform Realm.
Furthermore, Nalan Rongruo herself had pleaded on her behalf, giving him more than enough of a reason to back down.
Nalan Rongruo’s eyes were wide with shock; she clearly hadn’t processed what had just happened.
