How to capture the evil villain? I choose to be his mother!

Chapter 508 The Useless Female Supporting Character's Sword Master Mother (11 pages)
At first, Mingmiao had a good plan.

I have only been able to enjoy a good life for so many years because of my biological mother's selfishness.

Now that her own daughter is back, she should naturally know when to leave.

Fortunately, she has made many friends since she was a child.

With these people around, she wasn't a rootless duckweed in this world; she always had a sense of belonging.

However, Mingmiao was overthinking things.

When her friends learned the truth about her identity, their attitudes towards her changed drastically.

"What? You're not the city lord's daughter after all! What a waste of my time!"

"If you weren't surnamed Lu, do you think I would waste so much time talking to a worthless mortal?"

"I'm sorry, Mingmiao, I can't continue to be with you because I feel that your existence is a mistake."

"Mingmiao, my parents forbid me from having any contact with you, so let's not contact each other anymore."

"Get out! I don't want to see you!"

"I got to know Zhuangzhuang and realized that you are not even as good as a single hair on her head."

"Why are you so immature compared to Zhuangzhuang? I'm very disappointed in you."

"..."

Having heard and experienced so much, Mingmiao has become numb.

She began to doubt her own existence, wondering if she was really so useless.

It turns out that it wasn't because she was outstanding that those people were willing to be her friends.

It was because she relied on the Lu family's influence that she was able to stand on equal footing with them.

Now that she has nothing left, she should naturally get lost and stay away.

Mingmiao didn't think these people were wrong.

She felt that she was being incredibly tactless, foolishly going to find them.

Now that she finally understood where she belonged, she obediently left.

She simply forgot that her very existence was a scar and a mistake for Zhuangzhuang.

Therefore, Qi Ming, her childhood friend with whom she was once very close and had a good time chatting and laughing, tricked her to the edge of the continent and took her on the crossing ship, but then personally pushed her into the arena.

At that moment, the annoyance in his eyes was so real—

"Only when you die can Zhuangzhuang truly be happy!"

She looked up and plunged into the abyss, completely losing all hope of survival.

If it weren't for Zhu Wen, Mingmiao would have preferred to die in that cruel and merciless arena.

But when she met Zhu Wen, Mingmiao felt that she had a glimmer of hope to live again.

...Of course, Mingmiao did not say these words to Zhu Wen.

After telling the story, she simply said that Lu Zhuangzhuang, whom Zhu Wen had just met, was probably the person she had wronged.

Then, she discreetly observed Zhu Wen's expression, wondering if he would develop a prejudice against her because of this...

"Looks like I went too lightly."

Zhu Wen blurted out something out of the blue.

Mingmiao was completely unprepared for this answer and asked foolishly:

"Huh? What does that mean?"

Zhu Wen stroked his chin:
"Didn't I tell you? On that wrecked ship, I met the childhood sweetheart you mentioned, named... Qi Ming, right? Oh right, you had a high fever and were unconscious at the time, so you probably didn't know anything."

Mingmiao was still completely unaware, and her thinking was still very simple. She actually asked:
Did you insult him?

Zhu Wen laughed:

"He insulted you."

Mingmiao hung her head and gave a soft "oh".

They seemed neither surprised nor saddened by this.

Zhu Wen glanced at her expression and continued:
"So I broke both his legs because his swearing voice was just too awful."

"W-what?"

Mingmiao's eyes widened like a cat's; she simply couldn't believe what she was hearing!

Zhu Wen, fearing she wouldn't believe him, nodded solemnly:
“Yes, if you don’t believe me, go out and ask around. Everyone knows now— ‘The Qi family’s ferry boat, everyone on board died, except for the two young masters of the Qi family. One was disfigured, and the other lost his leg.’…” She deliberately imitated the expressions of the people she had overheard talking about on the roadside, making Mingmiao laugh.

After she finished laughing, Mingmiao realized:
"'One was disfigured, the other lost a leg'? The one who lost a leg is Qi Ming, so who is the one who was disfigured..."

"Qi Sheng? I think that's his name, but I didn't notice."

Zhu Wen rested his chin on his hand, looking somewhat nonchalant.

Mingmiao was terrified:

"Then, what will you do?"

Zhu Wen raised an eyebrow:
"Oh?"

Mingmiao was deeply worried:

"The Qi family behind Qi Sheng and Qi Ming is a family that operates cross-border ships and has intricate connections with the rulers of the Five Continents. They are also among the most prominent merchants in the Five Continents! Their power is unbelievable! If you hurt someone from their family and they hold a grudge... No, no, we can't stay in the Central Continent any longer! The Qi family is in the Central Continent! We need to find a secluded place to hide!"

As Mingmiao spoke, she hurriedly tried to drag Zhu Wen away.

Zhu Wen grasped her hand in return and asked with a smile:

Aren't you angry with me?

Mingmiao tilted her head slightly:

"Blame you? Why should I blame you?"

Zhu Wen said slowly:

"You're quite familiar with those two from the Qi family, or maybe you're childhood sweethearts, right?"

Mingmiao lowered her head and whispered:
"It's not like that anymore."

Zhu Wen raised an eyebrow:

"Oh?"

Mingmiao forced a stiff smile:

"Friendship isn't something one person can decide; it requires mutual agreement. They stopped considering me their friend a long time ago, so I don't need them to be my friend either!"

She pursed her lips slightly, a hint of stubbornness in her expression.

Zhu Wen suddenly laughed:

"Not bad, not completely confused."

Mingmiao did not understand:

Are you talking about me?

Zhu Wen nodded:

"Yeah! I hate it when people can't even tell what's going on. I'm too lazy to help people like that."

Mingmiao felt a subtle stirring in her heart.

When she looks back on her life, she can't help but think of those friends she thought were close.

At that time, she genuinely believed that they all chose to like her and befriend her because of her as a person.

For this reason, she sincerely offered her heart, often feeling that she was the luckiest person in the world.

Until one day, they woke her up with a blow, and made her see herself clearly.

But now...

It seems she has truly met someone who treats her well and accepts her regardless of her status or external factors.

Mingmiao slightly curled the corners of her mouth.

half an hour.

She exclaimed:

"Oh no! Weren't we supposed to be running away?"

Zhu Wen stopped her:

"Why run away? If the Qi family wants to come, let them come."

The composure and calmness in her tone revealed the superior's condescending disdain for the weak.

Mingmiao was stunned. She could sense that Zhu Wen was not the kind of person who spoke without thinking or was self-righteous.

Therefore, Zhu Wen is truly confident in facing the Qi family...

Mingmiao recalled Zhu Wen's performance in the arena and silently swallowed her words.