Zi Lianji quietly clenched his fist, took a deep breath, and walked up to the three people.
"Qingxuan, Junior Sister, long time no see."
The two nodded in greeting, but their tone remained cold and distant, never letting go of Chen Mo’s hand from beginning to end.
Zi Lianji’s heart ached, and his expression turned somber.
The last time in the Cangyun Mountain Secret Realm, he was severely injured by Chen Mo, nearly damaging his foundation, and it took him months of seclusion to recover.
He thought this defeat would greatly damage his state of mind, and the sect had already prepared for the worst outcome, but unexpectedly, it only spurred on his pride.
Not only did his cultivation not stagnate, but it even progressed further, vaguely reaching the threshold of a breakthrough!
"Hundreds of battles on the yellow sands, the iron armor is cold, a single defeat does not dull its edge!"
"The true Heavenly Pride is never afraid of failure, but can they rise again after a failure?"
This time, Zi Lianji came to Tiandu City proactively, partly to see Qingxuan, but also to face his shame head-on!
But unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the city, he saw a scene that made his heart ache as if cut by a knife!
"Isn’t Chen Mo Junior Sister’s fiancé?"
"How can Qingxuan be so intimate with him too? Could it be that these two... how is this possible?!"
Chen Mo’s lips curled up as he lifted his leg and walked towards him, "We meet again."
Zi Lianji took a deep breath, suppressing his turbulent emotions, and said in a deep voice, "It has been months since the farewell at Cangyun Mountain, Mr. Chen..."
Before he finished speaking, Chen Mo brushed past him directly.
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Zi Lianji turned around to look.
He saw Chen Mo go up to Qin Yi, warmly wrapping an arm around his shoulder, "Brother Qin, it’s been too long since we’ve seen each other. Coming to Tiandu City and not giving a heads-up beforehand?"
Qin Yi was still a bit apprehensive initially.
Although they used to drink and enjoy each other’s company, the gap between them now was really too large.
Seeing that Chen Mo’s attitude hadn’t become distant, his heart eased, and he smiled saying, "The sect sent me over for a study tour, just entered the city today, haven’t had time to pay my respects to Brother Chen yet."
"Study tour? What a coincidence," Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and said, "Let’s go to the Imperial Music Bureau tonight for drinks, my treat, bring all your friends."
Qin Yi didn’t stand on ceremony with him, nodding, "Alright."
"Alright then, I have some matters to attend to, I’ll leave now, see you at Melody Avenue tonight."
After saying that, Chen Mo waved his hand.
Shen Zhixia and Ling Ningzhi quickly followed him, sweetly holding his arms left and right.
It was not until the trio left that everyone snapped back to reality.
"Is he the current Qingyun Leaderboard topper, Chen Mo?"
"What a handsome face! Even I have to give him some room!"
"What exactly is Fairy Qingxuan’s relationship with him? They look like a couple..."
"That’s not right, doesn’t the Tianshu Pavilion cultivate the Forget Love Path? How can that be... and with Miss Shen too..."
"Wuwuwu, my fairy..."
At this moment, Liu Qiansong reacted, looking at Qin Yi with astonishment, and asked, "Brother Qin, are you on good terms with that Martial Arts Champion, Chen?"
Qin Yi nodded, "Back in the Cangyun Mountain Secret Realm, it was he who helped me pass the first barrier."
Liu Qiansong eagerly asked, "Can I join you for drinks tonight? I’ve admired Martial Arts Champion Chen for a long time!"
Everyone else immediately gathered around too.
"I’ve been wanting to get to know Martial Arts Champion Chen, you must introduce me!"
"Brother Qin, I’ve always treated you as my real brother."
"Take me to the Imperial Music Bureau, don’t make me beg on my knees..."
Suddenly, Qin Yi became the center of attention, as if surrounded by stars most adoringly.
Zi Lianji stood alone on the side.
Watching the backs of the departing trio, he felt stifled in his chest, a shadow cast over his eyes.
"Qingxuan, how could you do this..."
"Brother, are you going to the Imperial Music Bureau tonight?" Shen Zhixia, holding onto Chen Mo’s arm, asked.
Ling Ningzhi also stared at him without blinking.
Chen Mo shook his head and said, "It’s just drinking and listening to music, if you’re not assured, how about you both come with me?"
He said it casually, intending to deter them, but unexpectedly the two exchanged glances and simultaneously said: