"How is this possible? I am a Tenth Rank Knight, how could I be unsettled in the presence of a playboy? Could it be that this playboy, as Mu Feng mentioned, isn’t as simple as he appears?
Being appointed as Young Master by the Qu family, Qu Fengting certainly has his extraordinary abilities; his schemes are much deeper and cautious than what appears on the surface.
Recalling the mission he bore, Qu Fengting relaxed his grip on the sword hilt. Before completing the task, it was not appropriate to create unnecessary complications.
"Out of regard for Mu Feng, I won’t kill you. However, I’m curious to see how long you can survive following Mu Hanyan," Qu Fengting said coldly after glancing at Mu Cheng.
Clearly there was another motive, not daring to create unnecessary complications, yet he spoke in such a manner, simultaneously winning over Mu Feng’s followers. Mu Hanyan had nothing but admiration for Qu Fengting’s ability to play both sides.
Just as they were about to leave, they saw two figures approaching; it was Yang Baiqiao and Yang Boxin.
"Brother Mu," Yang Boxin exclaimed with joy upon seeing Mu Hanyan.
"You’ve come as well," Mu Hanyan nodded.
"So it’s true, so many people have gathered together; now we are safe. But why didn’t you enter?" Seeing the few hundred young swordsmen inside the fortress, Yang Boxin asked excitedly and curiously.
"Are you from the Yang Family?" It was then that Qu Fengting spoke.
"I am Yang Baiqiao, pleased to meet Young Master Qu. This is my younger brother Yang Boxin," Yang Baiqiao said respectfully, while quietly signaling Yang Boxin with his eyes.
Regrettably, while talking with Mu Hanyan, Yang Baiqiao completely missed the signal his brother gave him.
"Do you know Mu Hanyan?" Qu Fengting asked arrogantly from his superior position.
"Previously, thanks to Young Master Mu, my younger brother was saved," Yang Baiqiao said honestly.
"Since there is a life-saving grace involved, now you have two choices: one is to follow Mu Hanyan, the other is to join us in fighting the Exotic Beasts, but from this point forward, you cannot have any connection with Mu Hanyan," Qu Fengting stated bluntly. The Yang family had depended on the Qu family for years, so he didn’t bother with unnecessary talk.
"What! Why?" Yang Boxin looked at Qu Fengting in surprise.
"Mu Hanyan bullies men and women in Heishi City, behavior we despise. You either follow Brother Mu or them; the choice is yours," one of Qu Fengting’s followers said pompously behind him.
"This... Young Master Qu, Mu Hanyan saved my younger brother’s life," Yang Baiqiao said uneasily.
Whether it was for his own life or for the benefit of the family, he dared not offend Qu Fengting and preferred to follow Qu Fengting’s lead. But in front of so many people to openly turn against his brother’s lifesaver, he just couldn’t bring himself to do that, he still maintained that basic decency.
"You can repay the life-saving grace later, but apart from that, you must sever all ties with him," Qu Fengting said decisively.
"Alright, I will listen to Young Master Qu," Yang Baiqiao gritted his teeth and said after assessing the situation.
"No, how can a life-saving grace be repaid just by saying so? Others say even a small favor should be repaid greatly. How can I, Yang Boxin, be so ungrateful?" Yang Boxin declared resolutely. Check latest chapters at ɴovelfire.net
"Slap!" Yang Baiqiao slapped his brother hard across the face, cursing angrily, "Have you forgotten our family rules, Yang family? Now that our elder brother is dead, I make the decisions when we are away from home. If you dare to speak another word, I will disown you right now!"