Chapter 14: The Genius Summoner’s Beloved Darling 14

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Within the illusion, they never appeared in his desires, indicating he had long since let go of the matter. Xiao Man was the one he truly cared about in this life.

The Phantom Guild, upon hearing this, grew even more vexed, increasingly convinced of their own petty suspicions.

“We were wrong before. Also, the report to the Association accusing you of allowing your contract beast to poison competitors on the eve of the tournament—that will be withdrawn immediately.”

Hmm?

So the gossip has turned back on themselves?

Lu Ningshi’s eyes snapped open, and he immediately raised his hand, standing up. “I have something to say!”

The captain glanced at Yu Xuan, and seeing no objection, replied politely, “Go ahead.”

“On the eve of the competition, your members publicly insulted Yu Xuan as trash with words so vicious they were unbearable to hear.”

“Moreover, he was lecherous and licentious, making advances toward me, trying to force me to sleep with him. When I refused, he threatened and even hit me.”

“A scoundrel like that is nothing but a waste of social resources while alive. I don’t think I’m wrong!”

Lu Ningshi spoke plainly, each word striking with undeniable force.

Following her accusations, Yu Xuan’s aura grew colder and more imposing, and the Phantom Guild members’ faces collectively darkened.

They hurriedly looked to Yu Xuan, nervously explaining, “Yu Xuan, this is all a misunderstanding. Ji Shen deceived us too. He told us you feared him, didn’t dare let him compete, and wanted to deal with him secretly. Plus, there were some prior misunderstandings on our part…”

“How do you intend to handle him?” Yu Xuan’s eyes dimmed as he asked.

The captain hesitated briefly, then said gently, “We will follow your decision.”

“Destroy his inner core and expel him from the guild.”

Yu Xuan looked directly at him and slowly added, “If he wants to find someone to sleep with, then let him have his fill.”

The captain was left speechless.

“What’s wrong? Finding this difficult?” Yu Xuan’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile. “Or would you prefer I take matters into my own hands?”

“Captain.”

The Phantom Guild members panicked at the mention. Yu Xuan’s destructive power could likely bring ruin to much of their guild.

A mere Ji Shen was not worth their protection.

The captain gritted his teeth. “I agree.”

Yu Xuan turned to Lu Ningshi. “Besides him, anyone else?”

Lu Ningshi blinked in surprise. “No one else.”

“That day, you meant them.”

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Yu Xuan stared intently at her, eyes dark and heavy as he asked, “Or did you favor someone else and want to protect them?”

Lu Ningshi was momentarily speechless.

Rubbing her temple, she responded helplessly, “Do you really think I’d have such poor judgment as to like someone morally depraved?”

“Then why didn’t you say so?”

A trace of grievance tinged Yu Xuan’s otherwise calm words.

Lu Ningshi shrugged, explaining, “That person only started it. The others weren’t involved. At that time, all my attention was on the one insulting you. I simply didn’t have the chance to notice the other.”

Somehow, her words struck a chord with him. Yu Xuan’s gloomy expression shifted suddenly, the darkness lifting as if sunlight broke through clouds, blooming like radiant flowers.

Lu Ningshi turned her gaze away, unable to meet his eyes.

“Um, we’re still here. Why not settle things between us first, then deal with internal conflicts?” the Phantom Guild captain weakly raised his hand.

Though a captain of one of the three great guilds, he was completely disregarded in this moment.

Annoyed and wanting to lash out publicly, he paused, recalling that they owed their lives to these people and had much to be grateful for. Reluctantly, he softened his tone.

Yu Xuan resumed his cold and ruthless demeanor and said calmly, “Handle Ji Shen as I said. As for the other, decide yourselves.”

“Wait two days. We will give you a satisfactory answer.”

The captain sighed in relief, casting a glance at Lu Ningshi with an apologetic smile. “I’ll take my leave now, so as not to disturb you.”

“Phantom Guild’s scoundrels actually apologized to you?”

After they left, Sun Le let out an incredulous scream.

Song Siyen furrowed his brow slightly. “Could there be a trick?”

“Captain Yu, after all the Phantom Guild did to you back then, you’re just going to let them go like this?” He Cheng asked indignantly.

“What do you want? To beat them up publicly and get arrested by the Association for causing a disturbance? Then spend ten or fifteen days attending peace and love propaganda classes?”

Sun Le and the others immediately zipped their lips, not wanting to hear any ideological lectures.

They didn’t want to feel like they were dying slowly.

Seeing their frightened looks, Lu Ningshi burst out laughing.

“I told you before, I don’t like it when you keep things from me…”

“Ah! I was wrong!”

To prevent him from pursuing the matter and disturbing her peace, Lu Ningshi quickly interrupted.

She nervously stood on tiptoe and covered his mouth, lifting a soft, sweet smile and pleading, “Let’s look forward, okay? Let’s not mention the past.”

Yu Xuan lowered his gaze, eyes falling on her hands crossed and pressed gently against his lips.

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Lu Ningshi seemed almost burned, quickly withdrawing her hands behind her back.

“Ahem, the award ceremony is about to start. Since we finally won the championship, let’s hurry and enjoy the enthusiastic cheers of the audience.”

Sun Le clenched his fist to his mouth, feigning a cough to prompt the others and subtly remind the two.

The warmth hidden in her palm still seemed to linger; her fingers trembled slightly, a flush of embarrassment crossing her face.

“Sun Le is urging us on.”

She quickened her steps, secretly rubbing her palm behind her back.

Yu Xuan watched her retreating silhouette, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing at the corner of his lips.

Any reaction was good, as long as it wasn’t indifference.

On the podium, Yu Xuan stood center stage, holding a golden trophy, his expression cold and detached.

“Yu Shen is as cold as ever.”

“Do you think he has facial paralysis and can’t smile?”

“Ha ha ha, very likely.”

Below, Lu Ningshi clearly heard the voices from the back rows.

She frowned slightly, cupped her hands around her mouth, and called out, “Yu Xuan!”

Amid the clamorous drums and cheers filling the arena, Yu Xuan immediately caught her voice and looked toward her.

Lu Ningshi smiled brightly at him.

She placed two index fingers at the corners of her mouth, repeatedly gesturing upward, signaling him to smile.

Yu Xuan’s eyes filled with her radiant smile, unconsciously affected.

The icy beauty’s smile melted the frost that had sealed a thousand miles, turning it to flowing water—pure and gentle.

The crowd erupted with cheers, eyes sparkling, shouting their affection loudly.

Lu Ningshi, proud of the stir she caused, stood with hands on hips, head held high.

Making Yu Xuan smile was just that simple for her!

After the ceremony, the two avoided reporters and the crowd, returning home.

Yu Xuan handed her a glass of water, finally having the chance to ask, “What happened during the award ceremony that made you smile so happily?”