Yan Qingwu would develop a greater fondness for Wang Mu due to his righteous actions… so it wouldn't affect the subsequent plot of mastering the Love Nine Swords.

However, because of this incident, Mu Hongyuan would develop a grudge against Yan Qingwu… because afterwards, Mu Hongyuan would say, "The two of you seem to get along quite well. But since he didn't give you the flowers, it seems you're not in his heart. I'll kill you, then release him to fulfill your relationship!"

Then, while everyone was recovering, she would kidnap Yan Qingwu... Yan Qingwu would temporarily leave the group, only rejoining in the next story arc.

Therefore, Wang Mu was certain that Mu Hongyuan wouldn't let Brother Qin off now.

This wasn't like the old days…

Watching the Red Rhombus shoot towards him, Qin Yuyan was slightly startled.

Although it looked murderous, he knew Master was just trying to teach him a lesson, to give him a warning. She absolutely wouldn't use lethal force. Perhaps she even wanted to test Brother Wang a little… If Brother Wang took the chance to slip away… Master would definitely scold him, saying: 'See? Men are no good. He doesn't care about you at all. You can give up on those feelings.'

Having been with Master for many years, he felt he understood her somewhat, though not completely.

Just… With Brother Wang's character, he definitely wouldn't leave… However, Qin Yuyan didn't want to let Brother Wang take such a risk… He had to unleash power of the same level… Even if he got injured, it wouldn't matter… It was only right that Master wanted to teach him a lesson…

Thinking this, Qin Yuyan gritted his teeth. Striking back at Master was highly disrespectful… But Brother Wang… No! Master was so strong; even if he retaliated, she wouldn't be harmed in the slightest. But Brother Wang couldn't withstand it…

At this thought, Qin Yuyan shouted, "Brother Wang, you go first! I'll be fine!"

The next second, just as Qin Yuyan took a deep breath, preparing to unleash his full power to receive this attack, Wang Mu had already surged in front of him.

His hands glowed faintly. His clothes were torn apart by an immense power, leaving his upper body bare. He was like Kuafu chasing the sun, intercepting that falling sun.

Wang Mu hadn't used the Beautiful Fist, mainly because that technique was too powerful.

At such close range, Wang Mu believed that if his fist collided with the Red Rhombus, the resulting shockwave might severely injure Brother Qin. Wang Mu knew how potent a Full-Level Beautiful Fist was. If Brother Qin were in the Golden Core Realm, Wang Mu wouldn't have hesitated to use the Beautiful Fist to block this attack. But Brother Qin was only in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

He reached out his hands towards the Red Rhombus.

But the Red Rhombus, sharp as a spear that could pierce the very heavens, almost skewered his palm on contact. In the next instant, it plunged into Wang Mu's shoulder blade. It seemed poised to drive deeper, but then it suddenly stopped, as though a tremendous force had abruptly dissipated.

DRIP.

A drop of blood landed on Qin Yuyan's face.

He was stunned. Before he could react, a figure in a red dress overshadowed him. Master was instantly before him. A powerful Divine Thought assailed him, and he lost consciousness.

Vaguely, he thought he saw Master's expression. It seemed a little off… as if she were somewhat stunned… "Brother Wang…" he mouthed, looking at Wang Mu's back. He touched the blood on his face, then slowly closed his eyes as his consciousness faded. Master, she truly struck this time…

Just as Qin Yuyan lost consciousness, the red-gowned figure appeared before Wang Mu. Looking at Wang Mu's blood-soaked hands, she said coldly, "You really do care about him. You haven't even dealt with the others, yet you dare to provoke a new one… Are you really such a man of many affections?"

Wang Mu collapsed to the ground. The Red Rhombus was yanked out, and blood gushed from his shoulder.

He felt his strength drain away again. What kind of power did that Red Rhombus contain?

"He... he's just an outsider," Wang Mu coughed a few times, feeling rather weak. He said helplessly, "The matters between us should not involve outsiders… Besides, he's a man. I only have normal brotherly feelings for him… It's not what you think…"

The crimson figure glanced at the unconscious Qin Yuyan and scoffed at Wang Mu, "Is that so? 'Brotherly feelings' again, is it? Did you think of me in 'brotherly terms' back then too?"

Wang Mu was speechless.

He knew Mu Hongyuan was referring to a period when she, disguised as a man, had gone through some story events with him. Specifically, it was during the crucial Demon Palace banquet scene where the protagonist discovered Mu Hongyuan's true identity. In the game, the protagonist could only sense that something was amiss with Mu Hongxue, the alias Mu Hongyuan used, through subtle clues. Initially, her identity couldn't be confirmed. But for players, with their omniscient perspective and knowledge of the plot, they naturally knew from the start.

"'Well…'" Wang Mu tried to speak, but no words came out.

He thought to himself that if he wasn't careful now, he was probably done for.

"Can't speak anymore?" the crimson figure sneered. "Risking your life to save his—you think I wouldn't dare to kill you, is that it?"

Wang Mu remained silent.

What could he possibly say now? To be honest… he did harbor a sliver of such wishful thinking…

Evidently, this hadn't escaped the notice of the Ascension Realm Witch. She saw right through him.

"See? I was right," the crimson figure said lightly. "Fine. Then I will definitely kill you today. Speak, Dongfang Mu. Do you have any last words? I can pass them on to Yan Qingwu and the others for you."

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