However, Wang Qiu'er knew she couldn't reveal Gu Yu's true identity, so she had to put up with the situation and begrudging Huo Yuhao's good brother.
Wang Qiu'er's face first showed just the right amount of astonishment, which was then covered by deep shock and grievance.
She looked at Ji Juechen in disbelief, her bright golden eyes instantly welling up with tears. "Senior Ji? How could you slander me like this?"
"Last night? I was in my room cultivating and recovering all night!"
"I don't know any Gu Yu at all! And it's impossible for me to be with him late at night~"
"How could you slander someone's innocence like this?"
"Could it be that you can't stand seeing me and Yuhao in love, and you want to slander me?"
She seemed utterly ashamed and indignant, her voice choked with sobs. She turned slightly to the side, her shoulders trembling, appearing incredibly vulnerable. " Yuhao ~ you~ do you really believe such absurd and ridiculous things?"
"In your heart, am I, Wang Qiu'er, such a shameless person?"
"No! Qiu'er! How could I not believe you!"
Huo Yuhao was heartbroken and immediately shielded her behind him as if Ji Juechen were a monster. He anxiously defended himself to Wang Qiu'er, "Of course I don't believe it!"
"I'm just... I'm just angry that Senior Ji slandered your innocence out of thin air!"
Watching Wang Qiu'er's superb performance from the side, and then seeing Huo Yuhao's unreserved trust, Jing Ziyan sighed inwardly, "It's over, Lao Ji has completely lost."
This girl is incredibly skilled.
Of course, she also believed that Wang Qiu'er was not like that.
But she also believed that Ji Juechen would never be the kind of person who would actively break up her best friend's marriage.
It can't be that Ji Juechen likes someone and wants to break them up so he can take advantage of the situation.
Jing Ziyan could only laugh at her own idea.
How is that possible?
She almost burst out laughing at her own wildly imaginative ideas.
But the smile quickly faded.
What if?
Ji Juechen was struck dumb, frozen in place.
He stared at Wang Qiu'er in disbelief, at her stunningly beautiful face, now filled with innocence, grievance, and panic.
The image of her taking the initiative to approach Gu Yu under the moonlight, pulling down her collar, and gazing at him reluctantly in front of the hotel, forms a stark contrast with the gentle and pure image before him, like heaven and hell!
You, you, you!
"You!"
Ji Juechen was struck dumb; how could there be such a vicious woman?
They're even trying to shift the blame!
Ji Juechen's voice suddenly became dry and hoarse, filled with unprecedented shock and unease.
Throughout his life, he believed in seeing is believing, Sword Heart Clarity, and never spoke recklessly.
But at this moment, Wang Qiu'er's resolute denial and tearful expression caused him to feel a ridiculous sense of self-doubt.
Could it be that the light was too dim last night, and I really saw it wrong?
Did they mistake you for someone else?
But that figure, that pink hair, that fluctuation of Soul Power —how could it be?!
I can't tell them apart, I really can't!
Seeing the undisguised shock and disbelief on Ji Juechen's face, Wang Qiu'er sneered inwardly, but her expression remained even more sorrowful.
She peeked out slightly, her voice carrying just the right amount of fear and accusation, not loud but clear enough to pierce the stagnant air. "Senior Ji~ I respect you as Yuhao's friend and a senior in the academy."
"But why would you fabricate such a vicious lie to slander me?"
" Yuhao and I have always been sincere with each other, as the Sun Moon can bear witness! Who exactly is instigating you? Or... or is it because of that Gu Yu?"
She deliberately steered the criticism towards Gu Yu and Jing Hongchen's power, "Is it because Gu Yu is favored by Senior Jing Hongchen, and you have a grudge against him, that you want to use slandering me to attack him?"
"Even at the cost of driving a wedge between me and Yuhao?"
Gu Yu: I'll teach you a little about being a "tea master," that's what innocent young virgins fall for, but I didn't tell you to be this "tea master."
This is really good food for Huo Yuhao!
These words were like pouring a ladle of hot water into a pot of boiling oil!
Huo Yuhao was instantly enraged, his anger flaring up once more, and this time his target was even clearer.
Ji Juechen not only slandered Qiu'er, but it seemed he was trying to provoke Jing Hongchen and Gu Yu to target Qiu'er.
This is absolutely unforgivable!
" Ji Juechen! So this is the kind of person you are!" Huo Yuhao roared, his Mysterious Jade Hand once again gathering icy power. "Get out of here!"
"From this day forward, our brotherhood is severed!"
" Yuhao! Calm down!" Jing Ziyan was so anxious that she was jumping up and down. She wanted to go forward and pull Huo Yuhao back, but she was afraid of being affected by the raging Soul Power.
Ji Juechen offered no further explanation.
He looked at Wang Qiu'er Huo Yuhao, who was being firmly protected behind Huo Yuhao and clung to him like a frightened fawn, and saw the fleeting, almost elusive coldness and mockery deep in her eyes.
Then he looked at his best friend Huo Yuhao, who was glaring at him as if he were an enemy.
A tremendous sense of absurdity and a chilling sorrow instantly gripped him.
He felt like a clown.
Yuhao was clearly the clown, and I should have been the one to save him, but instead I was condemned by everyone!
He understood.
What the truth is is no longer important.
Huo Yuhao will never believe him.
The appalling scene he had witnessed now seemed so pale, powerless, and even laughable in the face of Wang Qiu'er's distorted performance and Huo Yuhao's blind and fervent "love."
At this moment, Ji Juechen only wanted to say one sentence.
What a load of rubbish!
Ji Juechen, a renowned Sword Fanatic, experienced for the first time the bitter taste of being utterly crushed by lies.
This is not a contest of Sword Dao; it is a battle of the wicked and depraved.
It could be said that his pride in "authenticity" was incredibly fragile in the face of carefully crafted lies and blind emotions.
"Heh~"
Ji Juechen let out an extremely soft laugh, filled with endless disappointment and self-mockery.
He gave Huo Yuhao a deep look, his eyes filled with complex emotions, including sorrow and pity.
Yuhao, you asked for this!
Then, without looking at anyone, he abruptly turned around.
Even Jing Ziyan, who was beside him, was the same way; as expected.
Women are always obstacles in the Sword Dao.
Jing Ziyan:?
"Clang!"
The sword cleaved the ground, as if it were about to cut something in two.
Ji Juechen then turned and left without any hesitation.
Huo Yuhao's tense body finally relaxed slightly, but the anger in his chest had not subsided, and he was still resentful in the direction where Ji Juechen had disappeared.
"Alright, alright, he's gone, Yuhao, don't be angry."
Jing Ziyan quickly tried to smooth things over, still shaken.
" Qiu'er, I'm sorry, I've made you suffer." Huo Yuhao immediately turned around, tenderly cupping Wang Qiu'er's face in his hands, his eyes filled with guilt and tenderness. "It's all my fault, I failed to protect you and let you hear those filthy words."
Wang Qiu'er nestled into his arms, burying her face in his chest, her voice muffled, tinged with a heartbreaking sob. " Yuhao ~ I don't blame you~ I'm just~ a little scared~"
Her body trembled slightly as she nestled completely in Huo Yuhao's arms, much like a frightened fawn.
Huo Yuhao hugged her tighter and whispered comfortingly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
"No one can hurt you, Ji Juechen. He's no longer my brother."
It can be said that when Wang Qiu'er revealed that she was her good friend Wang Dong's sister...
Huo Yuhao was immediately captivated.
Isn't this his dream girl?
Wang Dong:?