Usually, as soon as he revealed his identity, plenty of female cultivators would throw themselves into his arms. Ke Xialing's dismissive attitude left him deeply displeased. He thought that once he got her, he would have his fun with her, then bestow her on his subordinates. He would see whether she still had that proud air then.
"Young Master Murong, please don't disturb us. We still have things to do. Please step aside," Ke Xialing said to Murong Tianjiao, holding her temper in check.
"Fairy, why keep me a thousand miles away? The moment I saw you, admiration stirred in my heart. I merely wish to get to know you and stay by your side, at your command," Murong Tianjiao said to Ke Xialing with a broad smile.
"Young Master Murong, we are from the Cloud Glow Sect and have urgent business to attend to. Would you please let us pass?" Seeing Murong Tianjiao still pestering Ke Xialing, Elder Xinyi stepped forward and spoke to him.
"You're from the Cloud Glow Sect? I'm speaking to the fairy. Why are you butting in, you old hag? Get out of the way!" Murong Tianjiao already resented Ke Xialing's attitude, and keeping up his act was taxing. Elder Xinyi's interruption instantly angered him. Unable to suppress his true nature any longer, he blurted it out.
"You..." Elder Xinyi was normally respected in the Cloud Glow Sect. When had anyone ever shouted at her? Murong Tianjiao's words left her too angry to speak for a moment.
Seeing Murong Tianjiao berate the ever-kind Elder Xinyi without cause made Ke Xialing even more displeased. But she did not want extra branches sprouting from the matter, so she restrained her temper and said, "Young Master Murong, I already made myself very clear. There's no need for us