Chapter 491
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At Ye Futian's command, some people went to guard the entrance of the Celestial Pavilion . Those who weren't involved in the matter moved to a side as well . Upon seeing Ye Futian staring at him, Jiang Nan grew especially uncomfortable . "What are you going to do?" he asked, his voice filled with trepidation .
"What did he say before I arrived?" Ye Futian asked Shen Yu . He had only caught the last few lines of their exchange just now .
"The two of them came here looking for someone . Then they kept insulting her . " Shen Yu glanced towards Wang Yurou as she spoke . "I requested that he leave, but then he began to insinuate that I had risen to this position using underhanded means . "
Looking at Shen Yu's lowered head, Ye Futian was fully aware of what she meant by "underhanded means . "
Ye Futian turned to Jiang Nan once more, disgust apparent on his face . Jiang Nan had made snide remarks at him many times before, but Ye Futian had mostly ignored him, thinking that there was not much point to arguing with such people . He didn't expect that Jiang Nan would continue to stick around him . Perhaps Jiang Nan had grown bolder after being ignored by Ye Futian .
"I was only saying . I didn't do anything at all," Jiang Nan countered, feeling a little unsettled by Ye Futian's cold expression . After all, Ye Futian had defeated Chen Wang back then . Furthermore, Jiang Nan had also heard about Ye Futian's trip to the Zhaixing House . After taking their ritual implement, he had even managed to last a while in a fight against a Noble . Jiang Nan was well aware that he was no match for Ye Futian .
"How do you want to settle this?" Ye Futian questioned Jiang Nan .
"I'll apologize and leave . From now on I'll never step into the Celestial Pavilion again," Jiang Nan replied .
Shen Yu chuckled coldly . How pathetic Jiang Nan was right now . Wang Yuqing was equally disgusted . It made her incredibly uncomfortable that she had once been with someone like this, and that she had even believed his words .
"And that's enough?" Ye Futian shot back .
Jiang Nan stared insolently at Ye Futian and retorted, "I am a disciple of the Starry School too, and your senior . Even if you are the Son, you can't just do whatever you want to me . Besides, I'm from a prominent family in Divine Sky City . It's already a lot for me to apologize to you and promise to never come back again . What else do you want from me?"
Ye Futian didn't bother to reply . With a flash of dazzling light, a polearm with starlight revolving around it appeared in his hand . It was the Divine Destruction Polearm .
"We'll settle this with one swing . Whatever happens is up to your own luck," Ye Futian announced calmly .
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Jiang Nan's expression hardened . He took a few steps back in an attempt to leave, but the door had been sealed off . Looking cornered, he protested, "You cannot do this . "
This was the ritual implement that Ye Futian was rumored to have obtained . It was the treasure of the Zhaixing House and weighed over 90,000 pounds . If he were to be hit by it…
Jiang Nan was beginning to regret coming to the Celestial Pavilion . Ye Futian was supposed to be training at the Starry School . Jiang Nan had not expected that he would come back all of a sudden . It was even worse luck for Jiang Nan to bump into Ye Futian here .
"I'll only swing the polearm using my own strength . Are you ready?" Ye Futian stared at Jiang Nan as he spoke .
"No…" At the sight of Ye Futian standing before him with the Divine Destruction Polearm in hand, his face turned deathly pale .
The polearm whistled through the air as Ye Futian stepped forward . Jiang Nan's face was ashen . Activating his Life Spirit, Jiang Nan summoned an armor ritual implement to defend himself . At the same time, a defensive spell surrounded his body . There was no intention to attack . Jiang Nan was only thinking of how he could defend himself from this attack .
With another step forward, Ye Futian sent the Divine Destruction Polearm slashing towards Jiang Nan . A frightening sound emanated from the swing, and Jiang Nan felt the immense pressure coming from the ritual implement . His face went deathly pale, and he even closed his eyes as he frantically released Spiritual Qi to defend himself .
With a loud boom, the polearm landed directly on Jiang Nan's chest . In a flash, he was sent flying through the entrance and beyond . A figure landed on the streets, sending everyone scurrying away . Passersby looked upon the fallen figure in curiosity .
Has there been a battle at the Celestial Pavilion? people wondered, their expressions bewildered . Ye Futian was still the owner of the Celestial Pavilion . Who would dare to make trouble there when Ye Futian's name was so well-known?
"It looks like someone from the Starry School," someone declared, looking at Jiang Nan . Jiang Nan was convulsing on the floor, spitting out large amounts of blood continuously . He tried to pull himself up before collapsing again and spitting out more blood . It seemed as though his sternum had been shattered . He was in incredible pain .
"Ah…" Jiang Nan let out a pathetic cry . He lay there staring at the sky, his eyes bloodshot . Ye Futian really had no mercy towards him . That swing of the polearm had almost killed him . Jiang Nan hated Ye Futian . He wanted Ye Futian to die a horrible death .
In the Celestial Pavilion, Ye Futian was paying Jiang Nan no attention . If Jiang Nan hadn't provoked him first, he wouldn't even have bothered with him .
Looking at Wang Yurou, Ye Futian asked, "What are you doing here?"
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"I was looking for some work to do, then I remembered the Celestial Pavilion," Wang Yurou smiled at Ye Futian .
"But you are a precious daughter of the Wang Family, do you really need to do this?" Ye Futian was confused .
"A precious daughter of the Wang Family?" Wang Yurou let out a self-deprecating laugh, "I was unable to enter the Starry School, and with my current plane, there are many things I can't do . I don't know what to tell the people at home if I go back . "
Indeed, she had been a precious young mistress of the family back when she was in Yunyue City . How superior she had felt back then . But when she arrived in Divine Sky City, she met with many obstacles, and not long ago she had almost been manipulated by others . After escaping them, she had come to the Celestial Pavilion . It was then that she understood that out in the real world, family backgrounds mattered little, especially if you were from a family in a small city .
She finally understood why so many powerful individuals, even those of the Noble plane, were willing to become bodyguards or attendants . After all, not everyone had astounding talent comparable to that of Ye Futian's . Most people were average .
"That sounds rough," Ye Futian chuckled, "how about I treat you to a meal as a friend . "
"Sure . " Wang Yurou laughed heartily .
"Let's go," Ye Futian offered, and Wang Yurou nodded in response . Looking at Wang Yuqing, she said, "You should go back . I'll take care of myself from now on, you won't have to concern yourself with my affairs . " She then walked into the Celestial Pavilion with Ye Futian .
Wang Yuqing stood there watching the two figures, struck dumb . Ye Futian had not looked her way a single time ever since he arrived . It was as if she was invisible, or non-existent .
She was definitely disappointed . There was a twinge of discomfort too . But who could she blame for this? She had said many outrageous things to him in the past . It was already gracious of Ye Futian to not hold anything against her . Now, they were as good as strangers .
He was the Son of the Starry School, an incomparable talent at the forefront of an entire generation . His future was brilliant beyond measure, and yet her sister could still sit with him as a friend . As for her, she probably would only be able to look up to him from afar . After all, some opportunities don't come knocking twice .
Walking out of the Celestial Pavilion a little dejectedly, Wang Yuqing saw Jiang Nan struggling painfully to get to his feet . She eyed him with feelings of disdain and pity before turning to leave .
Jiang Nan looked vengefully upon the leaving Wang Yuqing . After a long while of trying, he finally managed to stand up . Shooting a cold glance in the direction of the Celestial Pavilion, he hobbled away as well .
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Ye Futian and Wang Yurou were having a meal together at the Fairy Pool of the Celestial Pavilion .
"Can I offer you a drink?" Ye Futian raised a cup at Wang Yurou, grinning .
"Sure . " Wang Yurou nodded, and the two drank together . After a few cups, her cheeks grew flushed . She turned her pretty eyes towards Ye Futian, and chuckled, "I remember back then when Wang Linfeng first brought you to see me, I was so suspicious of you . But because I trusted Wang Linfeng, I decided to hire you anyway . I still remember how proud you were back then . It pissed me off so much . "
Ye Futian laughed but said nothing .
"Life really is so unpredictable . Who would have thought that you'd be so outstanding? Even though you defeated the three other big factions, my grandfather and I still believed that you'd only make it to the Top Three Schools . Neither of us could have imagined that you'd be the top disciple in one of the Top Three Schools, and even be coronated as a Son . And the college chief proclaims you to be the best of a generation," Wang Yurou gushed, seeming especially chatty after a few drinks .
Of course, Ye Futian's presence was greatly inspiring to her . She had not thought that she would meet a person like him in her lifetime . She hadn't even dared to think that there could be someone as brilliant as he was .
"Is your grandfather well?" Ye Futian asked .
"Yes," Wang Yurou replied, "he had great hopes for me . He was awaiting my enrolment in the Top Three Schools . Before I came here, he even reminded me to keep relations cordial between you and my older sister after I found her . I never thought things between you would be so bad . I still can't answer to my grandfather now . " Wang Yurou said all this with an air of self-deprecation . Her days in Divine Sky City made her feel the most defeated she had ever been .
"Your sister and I may be strangers now, but I hope you don't take that to heart . You are still a friend of mine," Ye Futian responded . "If you're willing to help me, why don't you stay at the Celestial Pavilion and help Shen Yu manage the place? You know I don't have the time to do it myself, so I'll have to trouble the two of you . "
"I didn't come to the Celestial Pavilion to work in order to gain your pity," Wang Yurou laughed . She knew that Ye Futian was only being considerate of her feelings by offering to let her help him .
"This isn't pity; we're just two friends helping each other," Ye Futian insisted . "Also, didn't you all help me take care of Yang Ting and Yang Yi? When they come to Divine Sky City in the future, they'll be able to lodge here . "
Wang Yurou was taken aback at his words . Looking at Ye Futian's bright, clear eyes, she asked, "Is there anyone you like?"
There was a brief moment of silence where Ye Futian was at a loss for words before he nodded .
"Yes, there is," he replied .
"She must be really brilliant then . " Wang Yurou laughed .
"Yes," Ye Futian nodded, "she's even better than I am . "
Looking at the sparkle in Ye Futian's eyes, Wang Yurou felt a twinge of envy . She would love to know just what kind of woman would be a good enough match for the young man before her .
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Jiang Nan did not return to the Starry School . Seriously injured, he hobbled into a private residence in Divine Sky City .
An extravagantly dressed young man sat quietly in the courtyard . "You only went out to run some errands, why are you injured?" The young man's gaze swept over Jiang Nan's form .
"I ran into him . " Jiang Nan lowered his head, his gaze dejected .
A sharp golden dazzle shot through the young man's eyes . "You were injured by him?" he asked .
"Yes . " Jiang Nan nodded .
The young man laughed coldly . "Since he has come back to the Celestial Pavilion out of his own initiative, we're saved some trouble . I guess you were unfortunate to have made a wasted trip and even get injured for it . But vengeance will soon be yours . You'll come with me from now on . "
"Thank you, young master . " Jiang Nan bowed to the young man . The attack he had endured was worth it .
"Come out, the two of you," the young man ordered calmly . To his side, two people walked out, their eyes cold .
"Go ahead and take action . Remember, I have absolutely nothing to do with this . " The young man stood and turned to leave . He was not worried at all that they would betray him . These people had families, they would never dare to sell him out .