Immortals, don't watch dramas

Chapter 2688 Strange
"Whoa, why did you hit me? What did I do to offend you again?" The young man's expression, which had been excited about finding a rare elixir, suddenly became somewhat dejected.

"Tell me where you offended me. You tricked me, saying you were taking me out to relax, but then you disappeared without a trace. You didn't even know anything about her, yet you abandoned your own junior sister to a stranger. Tell me, is this how a human being behaves?" Ningxia was truly angry now.

God knows her heart still hasn't calmed down. That Manager Jiang guy is no normal person; he almost scared her to death.

"Isn't this a rare opportunity?" Mingmo scratched his nose a little guiltily, then realized something was wrong: "Wait, from what you're saying, did something bad just happen to you?"

Ningxia didn't reply, but instead pulled the person out even tighter, leading them straight out of the empty courtyard.

Seeing Ningxia's reaction, Mingmo immediately understood that his casual remark had hit the nail on the head—Ningxia had indeed encountered some trouble.

And it's not a small matter.

It's not a big deal to encounter someone with ulterior motives; everyone encounters all sorts of people with ulterior motives in their lives. Encountering someone with malicious intent is also not a big deal; in a sense, having ulterior motives is better than being ignored. However, if there are a few individuals with ulterior motives who harbor ill intentions towards you, and they even openly reveal their intentions to you in advance, no one can remain calm.

Thinking of this, Ningxia quickened her pace, almost sparking as she walked. Ignoring Mingmo's cries of pain from being pulled, the two hurried away from the courtyard.

Ningxia slowed down only after she had left the three characters "Bianzhen Pavilion" far behind and was on the streets of Yanfei City.

As promised, the other party did not follow her, and she no longer felt any gaze the moment she left the room. However, whether it was her imagination or not, even after leaving the dangerous place and those eerie eyes, she could still feel a lingering, chilling gaze lurking in the shadows.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but tighten her grip on Mingmo's hand, not even noticing that her palms were sweating.

Anyone with a brain would notice her unusual reaction, unless Mingmo was completely stupid.

Mingmo, who had initially thought Ningxia was angry at him for running away on his own, realized something was wrong: "Wait, why are you running? Finish what you were saying. What did that guy surnamed Jiang do to you, huh?"

Leading people around the corner onto another main road, until they merged into the crowd, Ningxia seemed to relax a little, and her tense nerves eased slightly.

"No, we can't leave." Mingmo suddenly became stubborn, his feet rooted to the spot: "Explain yourself clearly, what did that guy do? Are you out of your mind? Why are you running away? Are we the ones who should be running away?"

The young man suppressed his emotions, his earlier elation completely gone, as if he were about to grab a weapon and go to her door to seek justice if Ningxia said she had been bullied.

It was also his fault. The manager, Jiang, had been very polite to them both times, showing great respect for Fuyun Mountain. Moreover, they were in Yanfei City, which was under the jurisdiction of Fuyun Mountain. No matter how he thought about it, he would never suspect that the other party had approached them with malicious intent.

Mingmo certainly wouldn't take Ningxia to some obscure place for no reason. Ningxia had visited Fuyun Mountain a few months earlier, and according to Headmaster Qu, she had subtly hinted at needing Fuyun Mountain's protection and asking for their patronage. Fuyun Mountain, coincidentally, also needed a route to the southwest, so they planned to make contact. Therefore, Mingmo's visit wasn't just a casual stroll; he actually came with an investigation mission, though he hadn't told Ningxia. After all, she seemed to be troubled by some unknown factor lately, appearing restless for days. Telling her about these trivial matters would only make her more uneasy.
He brought the person here so she could "wander around," but Ningxia not only failed to relax, but seemed even more tense after the stroll. This naturally led Mingmo to some unpleasant associations.
Could it be that this guy, realizing that Headmaster Qu and he are difficult to fool, has decided to target Ningxia? What did he do or say to Ningxia? Threatened? Seduce? Or did something else excessive?

You should know that Fu Feng is usually unmoved by anything, but now he looks so shaken.
Mingmo felt he needed to turn back and settle accounts with the person in charge, at least to get revenge for his junior sister. Besides, had this guy gone mad? To survive in Yanfei City, he couldn't avoid Fuyun Mountain. His provocation of Ningxia was a completely underhanded move that backfired, not only failing to gain him protection but also damaging the entire social hierarchy.

This wasn't empty talk; as disciples of Fuyun Mountain, they were entitled to this protection. He believed Ningxia didn't need to hide at this moment; clarifying the situation first and settling scores later was the best course of action.

That guy has his eye on me.

Ningxia was at a loss for words. There was definitely something wrong with that Manager Jiang. He made no attempt to hide his mockery when talking to her, but what was most intriguing was that he seemed completely unconcerned, acting as if he had nothing to hide.

This is too strange. No matter how down-to-earth Fuyun Mountain is, it is still a well-known immortal sect, while Bianzhen Pavilion is just a small trading company under the jurisdiction of Yanfei City. It is obvious who should have to worry when the two collide.

And even if there really is some behemoth backing them, there's no need for them to spout nonsense about their target on someone else's turf! Aren't they afraid of alerting the enemy?

Only after saying this did she realize her cowardice; she herself was the snake.

"Hey, Fufeng, something's not right with you. Wait, I'll send a message to Headmaster Qu right away. Damn it, he's scared the crap out of you. He even wants to make a deal with us. We can't let him get away with this." With that, Mingmo refused to leave, making a move to take out his communicator, as if he was about to get serious.

"No, it's—sigh, what I mean is, don't rush, let's talk about it when we get back. Don't worry, I'll report to the headmaster myself when I get back." Ningxia knew this guy was serious, and if she didn't explain clearly, he really might do something like sending her back to Bianzhen Pavilion to settle scores.

Mingmo immediately stopped what he was doing and stared at the girl. The anger on his face had faded away, replaced by a floating, ethereal, and blank expression.

"Sure?"

"determine."

"If you pile up firewood and find hidden reefs and treacherous shoals, you will eventually turn against yourself if you are not careful."

"not the right time yet."

The female cultivator murmured. Her body seemed to flash like a streak of light, and everything around her turned into a blur, even the once vibrant young man was now fading into the illusory edge.

What exactly is she waiting for?