Chapter 696 Reprimand - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Su Xuan remained silent throughout, following the female disciple from the Yin Moon Sect to a guest room. After leading him, the disciple left immediately. Su Xuan touched the table in the guest room, only to find a layer of dust. It was evident that the room hadn't been cleaned in a long time; even the air carried a faint musty odor. Recalling the events that occurred in the side hall, Su Xuan's long-held anger erupted, and with a single palm strike, he smashed the table into pieces. A red streak of light emerged from the ring on Su Xuan's hand, manifesting in mid-air as the striking figure of Gu Hong Yi. "Now that things have reached this point, being angry doesn't help," Gu Hong Yi's voice was soothing. Although she was hidden within the ring, she was aware of everything happening outside. "Master, Wang Haoran snatched someone's beloved away. He's nothing but a despicable scoundrel. Do you see it clearly now?" Su Xuan's voice was filled with resentment. "Matters of the heart are never straightforward. Since Xu Qing Tong no longer likes you and wants to separate, it's her prerogative," Gu Hong Yi sighed. "This must be Wang Haoran seducing Xu Qing Tong. Otherwise, she wouldn't have changed her heart," Su Xuan insisted, attributing all fault to Wang Haoran. "This also shows that Xu Qing Tong didn't love you enough. If she truly did, how could her heart waver? The root of her breakup with you isn't him," Gu Hong Yi countered. "Besides, you have plenty of women. Xu Qing Tong not wanting to be with you is understandable." Hearing this, Su Xuan's anger intensified. His feelings for Xu Qing Tong were deeply rooted. During his time as her bodyguard, he endured countless grievances. Su Xuan always dreamed of truly winning over this capricious and proud lady, both physically and emotionally. Now, that dream was shattered. Additionally, another source of his discontent was the fact that Xu Qing Tong leaving him for another man was unbearable only because that man was Wang Haoran. "Master, I find you indifferent between right and wrong. Wang Haoran is just a despicable scoundrel, yet you continuously defend him," Su Xuan was displeased with Gu Hong Yi speaking up for Wang Haoran. "Su Xuan, you're prejudiced against him and envious," Gu Hong Yi was also perturbed, addressing Su Xuan by his full name. Su Xuan was momentarily speechless, but his frustration didn't diminish in the least. Silence fell over the room once more. Initially, Su Xuan intended to apologize earnestly to his master, but his anger clouded his judgment, pushing his intent to the backburner. Gu Hong Yi said no more, transforming into a beam of light and leaving for an unknown destination. Feeling downcast, Su Xuan left the guest room and wandered aimlessly. In the grand hall of the Yin Moon Sect. "Have you met with Su Xuan?" Hua Fei Xuan half-reclined on a chaise in the hall, feigning sleep. Noticing Hua Jie Yu's arrival, she didn't open her eyes and asked lightly. "I have," Hua Jie Yu nodded, "Second Miss of the Fei Yun Pavilion, Xu Qing Tong, and the new young master of the Wang family also came." "It's normal for Xu Qing Tong to come, but why is the new young master of the Wang family here?" Hua Fei Xuan slowly opened her cold eyes, showing slight intrigue. "He accompanied Xu Qing Tong here," Hua Jie Yu replied. In this simple statement, the astute Hua Fei Xuan discerned a lot. "Is there trouble between Xu Qing Tong and Su Xuan?" inquired Hua Fei Xuan. "Master, you're right. Xu Qing Tong and Su Xuan have ended things, drawing clear boundaries," Hua Jie Yu answered. Upon hearing this, Hua Fei Xuan wasn't particularly surprised. If Xu Qing Tong were truly concerned about Su Xuan, she wouldn't let another man accompany her alone; such an act would surely displease Su Xuan. This simply proved that Xu Qing Tong no longer cared for Su Xuan. Their separation wasn't unexpected. "After leaving Su Xuan, Xu Qing Tong has turned to the Wang family young master," Hua Jie Yu continued reporting, then corrected herself, "But it's likely that she and Su Xuan broke up because she was captivated by the Wang family young master." "Is this young master from the Wang family more outstanding than Su Xuan?" Hua Fei Xuan asked with growing interest. "He's less than twenty years old, younger than Su Xuan, and in terms of potential and current cultivation, Su Xuan can't compare," Hua Jie Yu expressed, her tone bright with happiness. "Not yet twenty?" Hua Fei Xuan's interest piqued even more, her smile carrying a hint of mystery, "It seems Xu Ao has taught his second daughter well. I initially thought she'd be naive and headstrong due to her secular origins, but she's quite adept in weighing interests." "I fear Xu Qing Tong's motives might not be for the benefit of the Fei Yun Pavilion; she might have truly fallen for that Wang family young master," Hua Jie Yu said. "Oh? Does the Wang family young master possess more than just cultivation prowess?" Hua Fei Xuan was surprised by her disciple's comment and probed further. "His appearance is the most outstanding I've seen," Hua Jie Yu stated excitedly, then feeling her description was insufficient, added, "In terms of looks, I doubt there's a man in the world who could surpass him. It's no wonder women fall for him; Xu Qing Tong's feelings are understandable." At this, Hua Fei Xuan frowned. She noticed her disciple seemed somewhat enchanted. "Jie Yu, your heart is unsettled," Hua Fei Xuan stated solemnly. "I've disappointed you, Master, but I can't calm my heart. Please, guide me," Hua Jie Yu admitted, ashamed. She came to report to Hua Fei Xuan, but more importantly, to seek counsel. "Men in this world are nothing but lechers driven by lust. Beneath the handsome facades lie vile hearts. How can you not see through them?" Hua Fei Xuan sighed. Truthfully, she was very disappointed in Hua Jie Yu. If Hua Jie Yu had developed unwarranted emotions from being long in a man's company, Hua Fei Xuan might understand. But to be captivated by a man's looks upon first meeting him baffled Hua Fei Xuan. "I know that men are like this, yet I still..." Hua Jie Yu paused midway and lowered her head in shame. "Since you haven't yet fallen deep, it's best to distance yourself from this Wang family young master. If we decide to win him over, I can have another beautiful disciple from the Yin Moon Sect do it," Hua Fei Xuan advised. "Master, I..." Hua Jie Yu instinctively wanted to protest. "Jie Yu!" Hua Fei Xuan interrupted her sharply. Startled, Hua Jie Yu swallowed her words and struggled to reply, "I... I will obey." (End of the chapter)