Novel Full Chapter 525 Mu Linyue!
Chapter 525 Mu Linyue!
The Alchemy room has been lit up with Mu Yuelan's presence.
Many began to speculate why she was here, perhaps to give them some pointers.
That would be great.
But soon-
Their attention shifted.
Because they noticed someone walking behind her.
A young man.
Tall, calm, and handsome.
His presence was quiet, yet impossible to ignore.
"Who is that?"
Someone whispered, not recognizing Bai Zihan immediately.
Although many of them had seen this young master, it was mainly when he was young and had yet to shed his baby fat.
Now that he has grown up, he has changed quite a bit from when they remember him.
Then realization struck.
"Wait... that's- Bai Zihan!"
A ripple spread through the hall.
Even those who had been focused on their furnaces couldn't help but glance
over.
The name alone carried weight, especially recently.
However, more than that, there was a hint of resentment on their faces, as if looking at an enemy.
The atmosphere grew subtly tense.
But Bai Zihan paid none of it any attention.
He knew very well that he had made an enemy of most of them when he
couldn't be bothered to become an alchemist and, instead of admitting his lack of talent, chose to look down on the profession.
Then-
A sharp sound echoed from the side.
Clang!
The lid of an alchemy furnace slammed shut.
A figure stepped forward.
A young woman.
Her robes were more refined than the others present, embroidered with delicate patterns that marked her status. Her features were beautiful, but her expression-
Cold and proud!
And unmistakably displeased.
Her eyes locked onto Bai Zihan the moment she saw him.
Mu Qingyuan's daughter.
Bai Zihan's cousin.
Mu Linyue!
The atmosphere shifted the instant she moved.
Some disciples subtly stepped back.
After all, who didn't know that Mu Linyue disliked Bai Zihan?
Although the two were close cousins, they were more like mortal enemies than family.
On one hand, there was Bai Zihan, who detest alchemy, while on the other
hand, there was Mu Linyue, who was extremely proud of alchemy.
It was inevitable that the two of them would clash.
Her footsteps were unhurried, yet each one carried a certain pressure.
She stopped a few paces before Mu Yuelan.
The coldness in her eyes softened-just slightly.
"Aunt!"
Mu Linyue lowered her head in greeting.
Her tone was respectful.
Whatever arrogance she carried, it was not directed at Mu Yuelan.
Mu Yuelan gave a small nod.
"Linyue!"
But before that brief civility could settle, Mu Linyue's gaze shifted.
It landed on Bai Zihan.
And whatever restraint she had... vanished.
A faint smile curved her lips.
Polite, yet unmistakably sharp.
"I didn't expect to see you here today."
Her voice was calm.
But there was something underneath it.
Her eyes no longer lingered on Mu Yuelan. Instead, they fixed directly on Bai Zihan.
A faint smile curved her lips.
Polite, yet unmistakably sharp.
"Young Master Bai..."
She spoke his title clearly.
Almost deliberately.
"...what brings someone of your status to a place like this?"
A slight pause.
Her gaze swept across the hall-the furnaces, the disciples, the faint smoke
rising in the air.
Then returned to him.
"I thought this kind of place..."
Her tone remained gentle.
"...was beneath you, or perhaps I remembered wrong?"
She tilted her head slightly, as if genuinely puzzled.
"I seem to recall someone saying that alchemy is merely a waste of time...
something that doesn't benefit anyone."
Her eyes narrowed ever so slightly.
Still smiling.
"So why is the esteemed Young Master here today?"
Each word was soft.
But they pressed down like invisible blades.
The atmosphere tightened instantly.
It was clear she didn't want Bai Zihan here and wanted to make him leave.
Mu Linyue's expression remained composed.
But inwardly, her thoughts churned coldly.
(Hero of the Demonic War? Hah!)
A trace of disdain flashed through her mind.
(Ptui! To others, he may be something remarkable...)
(But to me-)
Her gaze sharpened slightly.
(-he's nothing more than a spoiled brat who doesn't know the vastness of the
world.)
Her opinion had never changed.
And it never would.
Even if Bai Zihan had truly saved countless lives-
Even if the world praised him-
To her-
He was still the same person who once looked down on everything she stood
for.
Mu Yuelan stood quietly to the side.
She did not interfere.
Her expression remained calm.
Observing.
After all, they were of the same age.
Conflict between them was inevitable.
If she stepped in now, it would only make things worse.
And more importantly, it wouldn't help either of them.
So she remained silently watching.
Bai Zihan's gaze landed on Mu Linyue.
She couldn't really remember her just based on her appearance since when he
met her, he couldn't properly see other's faces.
But hearing her voice, he was able to easily recognize her, not to mention when
she has addressed his mother as aunt.
Then, a faint curve appeared at the corner of his lips.
"Oh? If it isn't Cousin Linyue?"
A brief pause.
His eyes swept over her once, as if only just noticing her presence.
"Had it not been you who said all that just now..."
He tilted his head slightly.
"I might've thought someone didn't want me here."
A few disciples nearly choked.
That was exactly what Mu Linyue was hinting at, yet Bai Zihan made it sound
otherwise.
Totally shameless!
Mu Linyue's smile stiffened for the briefest moment.
Her eyes narrowed.
But Bai Zihan continued, as if nothing had happened.
"As for what I said before..."
He waved his hand lightly.
"I never thought alchemy itself was completely worthless."
A pause.
Then his gaze sharpened slightly.
"But those who think it's all there is to the world..."
His tone remained calm.
Yet every word carried weight.
"...are!"
Silence!
Then-
A crack!
Mu Linyue's composure fractured.
"You-!" Her aura flared slightly.
Her eyes turned cold.
"So now you're changing your words?"
She let out a short, sharp laugh.
"How convenient! As expected of a shameless person!"
Bai Zihan raised a brow. "Changing?"
He scoffed lightly.
"Who knows whether you remember right or just making things up?"
Mu Linyue's lips twitched. She shot back instantly.
"At least we don't pretend to know everything while looking down on others."
Bai Zihan chuckled.
"Looking down?"
He glanced at her.
"Perhaps! After all, I am that talented!"
"Talented? Hahaha... Bai Zihan, are you even talking about yourself?"
Mu Linyue's voice rose slightly.
"You couldn't even control your Qi properly! And now you're here talking about
'talent"? If you are talented then everyone else is an unparalleled genius!" Bai Zihan shrugged. "Hmph! What do you know? That was simply because I couldn't be bothered to
learn alchemy back then." Mu Linyue scoffed. "Couldn't be bothered?"
Her eyes were full of disbelief.
"Indeed, twisting right into wrong-who could be better than you? You can't
even admit how pathetic you were."
Bai Zihan smiled faintly.
"Why would I admit to something that is not correct? Moreover, one can
always improve. Who is to say that I didn't improve?"
"Because you lack the talent!"
She snapped. "And the patience!"
"And the discipline!"
"Ah! And the brain knows which herb is which."
Bai Zihan got irritated hearing that.
It was mainly because of the System Interface that he couldn't see properly
back then, and hence he couldn't even refine a simple appetizer pill. Now this girl was rubbing salt on his wound.
"Spoken like someone who spent her entire life stirring herbs in a pot."
Bai Zihan insulted her. Gasps sounded around them.
Mu Linyue's face flushed red.
"At least I can do that properly!"
She shot back.
"Unlike someone who probably can't even tell Spirit Grass from weeds!"
Bai Zihan looked genuinely pissed.
"Well, congrats. After spending your whole life with plants, you can differentiate weeds from others. I guess I couldn't beat your discipline. I admire you!"
Bai Zihan sarcastically said.
"You-! You arrogant-!"
"You narrow-minded-!" "Fraud!"
"Stubborn mule!" "Pretentious peacock!" "Irritating woman!"
"Shameless brat!"
...
The exchange escalated rapidly.
Back and forth.
Without pause.
Without restraint.
Like children arguing over the smallest slight.
The disciples around them stood frozen.
Completely stunned.
(This... is Bai Zihan?)
(This... is Mu Linyue?)
The two figures they once viewed with awe were now bickering like street
children.
Even Mu Yuclan's expression turned strange.
At first, she watched silently.
Then her brows slowly furrowed.
(They haven't changed at all.)
A faint sigh escaped her lips.
Finally, she stepped forward.
"Enough!"
Her voice was not loud.
But it cut through everything instantly.
The two stopped mid-argument.
Both turning toward her.
Mu Yuelan's gaze swept over them calmly.
Yet carrying undeniable authority. "Calm down, both of you."
A slight pause.
"You're embarrassing yourselves in front of everyone."
Silence fell!
Mu Linyue clicked her tongue.
"Hmph!"
She turned her head away.
Bai Zihan exhaled lightly.
"Hmph!"
He did the same.
Both of them were clearly still dissatisfied.
But they listened.
At least for now.