The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 378: Chapter 378 Bai Xue Defends Her Own Chapter 378: Chapter 378 Bai Xue Defends Her Own Liu Wen frowned as he looked at Lu Ru, knowing the close relationship between Lu Ru and Xu Dong, which left him with no good feelings toward Lu Ru.

Liu Wen did hope Jing Yan could enter.

The problem was that Lu Ru had mentioned Jing Yan going inside might affect the diagnosis for Old Master Zhou.

Setting aside whether Jing Yan’s presence would actually cause any disruption, the real worry was that Lu Ru and others might bite back, essentially harming Jing Yan.

For a moment, Liu Wen hesitated about speaking up for Jing Yan.

“Second-Level Alchemist, perhaps it’s better not to go in, there’s no point!” The speaker was none other than Ji Yue from Pill Country.

Ji Yue gave Jing Yan a glance; he didn’t actually know Jing Yan personally nor held any grudges, so there was no need to target him specifically.

His statement was based on his understanding; judging from what Zhou Shang Yun had described about Old Master Zhou’s condition, a mere Second-Level Alchemist really couldn’t offer any help.

Since there would be no help, why let him go in at all?

“Mr.

Ji Yue is right!

Jing Yan, you should just wait here,” Zhou Shang Yun nodded and then spoke to Jing Yan.

Having heard what Ji Yue said, Zhou Shang Yun naturally had to give him face.

Jing Yan’s complexion turned pale, and he silently cursed Lu Ru, Xu Dong, and others in his heart.

Yet, since Zhou Shang Yun had already expressed his opinion, could he actually object or insist on going in?

Mu Liantian had told him, the Prince was not of good temper; what if he offended the Prince and got slapped to death?

Jing Yan, despite his confidence, didn’t believe he could survive a slap from the Prince.

Since he was powerless to resist, he might as well accept it obediently!

“Yes,” Jing Yan could only respond.

“Let’s go in!” Zhou Shang Yun said to the others.

The group then entered the low building.

Before entering, Xu Dong even gave Jing Yan a cold, disdainful glance, his eyes filled with mockery and spite, not bothering to hide it at all.

“Damn it!” Jing Yan cursed inwardly.

“Jing Yan!

You just wait here, I’ll go in and see what’s going on, and I’ll tell you about it when I come out,” Mu Liantian also felt helpless and could only say that.

“Okay!” Jing Yan responded.

A moment later, in front of the low building, only Jing Yan was left.

“Well, I just have to wait then.” Jing Yan sighed lightly and then sat down crossed-legged, quietly waiting.

It wasn’t much longer.

Suddenly there was a slight shimmer in front of Jing Yan, and a white figure emerged from the building.

Bai Xue City Lord?

The figure who had just walked out of the building was none other than Duan Yang City Lord Bai Xue.

Jing Yan knew of Bai Xue’s relationship with the Prince; Huo Chunyang had told him that Bai Xue was actually the daughter of the Prince.

Knowing this relationship, Jing Yan wasn’t too surprised to see Bai Xue here, just slightly taken aback.

“Jing Yan!” Bai Xue looked at Jing Yan.

“Bai Xue City Lord!” Jing Yan greeted.

Bai Xue had always taken good care of him; in fact, Jing Yan owed Bai Xue a debt of gratitude.

“Follow me,” Bai Xue told Jing Yan.

Jing Yan’s eyes flickered, it seemed Bai Xue intended to take him into the building.

“Bai Xue City Lord, the Prince just told me to wait here,” Jing Yan said.

“I’m telling you to come with me.” Bai Xue’s face was expressionless, her usual chilling demeanor undiminished, and her tone left no room for objection.

Hearing this, Jing Yan’s heart gave a ‘thump.’ He thought, perhaps Bai Xue City Lord and the Prince didn’t have a very good relationship?

At least, Bai Xue didn’t seem to listen much to the Prince.

Otherwise, why would she directly defy him after knowing the Prince’s wishes?

“Oh… Okay!” Jing Yan thought quickly and finally nodded.

Similarly powerless to resist, he could only accept!

He just hoped that he wouldn’t get killed by the Prince after going in.

However, with Bai Xue covering him, the Prince probably wouldn’t strike him directly.

Moreover, the appearance of Bai Xue City Lord here at least showed that her relationship with Old Master Zhou was very good.

Following Bai Xue, Jing Yan entered the low building.

The space inside the building was not large; the Prince and others were all standing in a rather small hall at the front.

On the opposite side, an elderly man with white hair and beard sat cross-legged, his eyes narrowed, his mouth curved into an odd smile.

Bai Xue’s entrance with Jing Yan naturally drew everyone’s attention.

The room was too small; any slight movement was enough to make everyone instantly aware.

“Jing Yan!

What are you doing in here?” Xu Dong, seeing Jing Yan actually entering, immediately shouted fiercely, “What kind of place is this, that you think you can just barge in?

Get out!”

“Uncouth creature!” Lu Ru also sneered and chided, “The Prince ordered you to wait outside, yet you dare to come in on your own, openly defying the Prince, a capital offense!”

Liu Wen, Mu Liantian, and others also felt a chill in their hearts.

Seeing Jing Yan enter, they inwardly cried out in alarm.

It seemed definitively improper for Jing Yan to have come in, especially since the Prince had already stated explicitly that he was to wait outside.

Jing Yan’s entrance was indeed a defiance of the Prince’s wishes.

Moreover, this place was Old Master Zhou’s residence, not somewhere anyone could just enter.

Jing Yan’s intrusion likely made him inescapably blameworthy.

“Shut up!”

Bai Xue, her face frosted, coldly spat out a few words.

Hearing Bai Xue’s command, Lu Ru, Xu Dong, and the others all shrank their pupils.

They all knew Bai Xue and knew that she was the daughter of the Prince.

The Prince had even wiped out a Great Family in Lanqu County City for Bai Xue’s sake.

It could be said that the Prince absolutely adored Bai Xue.

They also knew that Old Master Zhou was extremely doting toward Bai Xue.

When they had entered with the Prince, they saw Bai Xue City Lord beside Old Master Zhou.

Would Old Master Zhou keep Bai Xue by his side if he didn’t like her?

So at this moment, after being reprimanded by Bai Xue, they all instantly held their breath.

They weren’t afraid of Bai Xue City Lord’s own strength, but they did fear the Prince and Old Master Zhou.

Even if Bai Xue was at fault in this matter, would the Prince and Old Master Zhou side with them?

The answer was clearly no.

If they spoke ill of Bai Xue, they would definitely displease the Prince and Old Master Zhou.

“It was me who let Jing Yan in!” Bai Xue added another sentence.

The Prince’s gaze deepened, looking at Bai Xue and then at Jing Yan.

He said nothing!

For this daughter, he owed a lot, and though he tried hard to make it up, he could never fully mend that rift.

Old Master Zhou, on the other hand, seemed quite interested as he glanced at Jing Yan.

How could Old Master Zhou not know Bai Xue’s temperament?

Bai Xue’s attitude toward Jing Yan was obviously unusual.

When had his granddaughter ever taken such care of an outsider?