Chapter 2981 - 2981: Can’t Control Your Temper!?
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The bone-piercing cold seeped into their bodies, feeling like razors scratching their bones.
Winter considered Lin Yuan a G.o.d and followed him faithfully. Normally, it was difficult for Winter to get angry, having lived for so many years, unless someone disrespected Lin Yuan.
Winter was unfamiliar with the two Grade 4 Creators, Xi Mei and Cen Ruyi. While Grade 4 Creators were esteemed by others, Winter saw them as insignificant. Although Lin Yuan was just beginning to rise in this life, Grade 4
Creators still held some influence in his faction, though it would soon diminish.
Xi Mei, as a Grade 4 Creator, possessed greater intelligence than Cen Ruyi. Aware of her limited lifespan, Xi Mei adopted a pleading demeanor. In contrast, Cen Ruyi not only refrained from pleading but also prepared to exert her power to suppress Lin Yuan.
It appeared that achieving Grade 4 Creator status had blinded Cen Ruyi to the realities of the world.
As Cen Ruyi and her four attendants remained sealed in ice, they endured heightened mental and emotional states due to the relentless pain inflicted by the ice.
“Young Master, go in and have a cup of tea first. Let me teach them a lesson. This Grade 4 Creator is even worse than Huang An back then. If she’s not properly taught, she won’t be of much use. If I really can’t teach her well, why don’t I just get rid of her? If the Palace Master of Fortune Treasure Palace outside asks later, we’ll just come up with a random reason. It’s very normal for a Grade 4 Creator to master teleportation methods!”
Lin Yuan nodded. He intended to take Creators under his wing but would not force her if she was unwilling.
However, Cen Ruyi, like Huang An, had taken the initiative to find trouble with him. Lin Yuan could not sit back and do nothing in the face of someone who took initiative to find trouble with him. If Lin Yuan were to cooperate with such a person, she indeed needed to be taught a lesson.
With Cen Ruyi in the room, treating him with such disdain, Lin Yuan lacked any interest in conversing with her.
Given Lin Yuan’s ability for long-distance teleportation, escape from the room was easily achievable unless s.p.a.ce constraints intervened. Ling Muzhuo wouldn’t suspect him if he provided a plausible excuse. No one would suspect him of the death of a Grade 4 Creator within these walls.
Winter’s strength surpa.s.sed Cen Ruyi’s, allowing him to take direct control of the situation.
Ling Muzhuo, outside, remained oblivious to any energy fluctuations within the hall. Lin Yuan believed that even if Ling Muzhuo discovered the truth, he would prioritize between him and a deceased Grade 4 Creator. Most likely, Ling Muzhuo would proactively provide cover for him.
Xi Mei and Lin Yuan entered the house, where she served him tea. Softly, she remarked, “Though Lady Cen Ruyi’s demeanor may not be pleasant, her intentions are not malevolent. She holds many unique secret recipes and excels in nurturing dragon-species feys.”
As Xi Mei cursed Cen Ruyi inwardly, she was relieved she had chosen wisely. Had she treated Lin Yuan similarly, she’d have undoubtedly faced the same consequences.
Cen Ruyi wasn’t truly foolish. Xi Mei understood her well enough to know she likely sought to employ a dominant approach to secure spiritual ingredients from Lin Yuan, thus extending her own lifespan.
Cen Ruyi feared death more than Xi Mei did. Xi Mei’s commendations of Cen Ruyi stemmed solely from her sense of duty.
Cen Ruyi had once thwarted Xi Mei’s opportunities, leading to a rift between them. Xi Mei’s defense of Cen Ruyi was merely fulfilling her obligations.
Lin Yuan did not drink Xi Mei’s tea immediately. Instead, he took out some refreshments and placed them on the dining table, “Since Your Excellency Xi Mei loves to drink tea so much, why don’t you try these special refreshments? I bet you have never eaten these special refreshments before.”
Without exception, Zong Ze had specially prepared these refreshments for Lin Yuan. They were his hometown food.
At present, Xi Mei’s explanation of Cen Ruyi’s value was equivalent to showing Lin Yuan the scale of the situation.
Xi Mei did not sit beside Lin Yuan. Instead, she respectfully stood beside him and picked up a piece of exquisite snack to taste.
The snacks had a refres.h.i.+ng sweetness, rich with a creamy fragrance, and the fruity fragrance added even more flavor to the creaminess.
Xi Mei was not a reserved person. However, she did not choose to sit beside Lin Yuan because she could feel Winter’s respect for him. Winter, whose strength exceeded hers by a lot, was exceptionally respectful to Lin Yuan and chose not to dine at the same table.
If she were to directly sit in front of Lin Yuan and enjoy the delicacies, it would appear as if she were a.s.serting superiority over Winter. Xi Mei was a smart person and wouldn’t do such a thing.
“Young Master, these refreshments are all delicious, much better than those prepared by the chefs I hired before. I’ll be lucky to be by Young Master’s side in the future!”
Upon seeing that Xi Mei liked his hometown’s snack, Lin Yuan smiled. “Since you like to eat, why don’t you try more? It’s about time for us to have a chat with Cen Ruyi after we finish tasting these refreshments. I hope Cen Ruyi won’t court death by then!”
Xi Mei was certain that Cen Ruyi had never imagined that she, a Grade 4 Creator, would end up in such a situation. She must have realized and decided to submit. After all, Xi Mei’s current state was the best evidence of Lin Yuan’s power.
No longer focusing on Cen Ruyi, Xi Mei had said all she needed to say. Cen Ruyi’s fate was now her own concern. If she wasn’t foolish, she would surely weigh her options carefully.
After taking a few sips of tea and a bite of refreshments, Lin Yuan and Xi Mei were quite content, spending nearly half an hour enjoying the treats.
Lin Yuan finished the last sip of tea and turned to Winter, saying, “Release them, Winter. I’m sure they have matters to discuss with me by now.” Winter quickly released Cen Ruyi and her companions. As the ice melted, they lay weakly on the ground, still recovering from the cold and disoriented.
Lin Yuan understood Winter’s methods well. If Cen Ruyi didn’t cooperate in the next half hour, she would truly be beyond redemption. Lin Yuan wasn’t in a rush. He waited for Cen Ruyi to recover her senses before turning to her, waiting for her to speak.
The intense cold she endured in the ice had indeed frightened Cen Ruyi. While trapped, she overheard voices outside. Cen Ruyi hadn’t expected Xi Mei to speak up for her, which made her see Xi Mei in a different light.
Regardless, Cen Ruyi appreciated Xi Mei’s gesture of goodwill.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan looking at her, Cen Ruyi quickly lowered her head and said, “Young Master Lin, I’m really sorry. I shouldn’t have failed to discipline my subordinates and let them treat you in such a manner. I couldn’t hold back my temper either. I hope you—
Before Cen Ruyi could finish, Lin Yuan interrupted her, “I heard that you’re very strict with your subordinates. I can tell that they’re very afraid of you! How could they have done such a thing without your permission? Looks like you did learn some lessons just now, but you only learned half a lesson. Winter, as a teacher, you’ve made some mistakes in teaching!”
Lin Yuan’s tone was extremely calm, but his words made Cen Ruyi’s heart skip a beat.
Just as Cen Ruyi was about to speak, the coldness enveloped Cen Ruyi again and sealed her in ice.
Winter bent down and said, “Young Master, it’s my fault for not teaching her well. Give me ten minutes. I’ll either teach her a lesson or get rid of her. There’s no point in keeping such a person around.”
Winter’s killing intent toward Cen Ruyi surged. Cen Ruyi was truly foolish to still be trying to find excuses for herself at such a critical moment.
In Winter’s opinion, Cen Ruyi had caused him to do a bad job in front of Lin Yuan.
Xi Mei poured herself another cup of tea and took a few sips. Rather than saying that she was looking for an excuse, it would be more accurate to say that Cen Ruyi was just being stubborn to protect her pride. After this, Cen Ruyi would definitely learn to be obedient.
However, Lin Yuan’s att.i.tude toward Cen Ruyi could not be compared to his att.i.tude toward her. If she worked under Lin Yuan in the future, Cen Ruyi would no longer be her opponent. Instead, she would become her subordinate and be managed by her.
Winter intensified the effect on Cen Ruyi. When he let Cen Ruyi out, she took nearly 20 minutes to recover.
This time, Cen Ruyi had indeed learned her lesson and did not dare to argue with Lin Yuan anymore. Instead, she took the initiative to suggest that she wanted to join Lin Yuan.
Cen Ruyi did not bring up the matter of restoring her lifespan to Lin Yuan. With her lifespan dwindling, if Lin Yuan was willing to accept her, he would surely help her restore it.
At present, all Cen Ruyi could think about was not wanting to be sealed in the ice for the third time.
After taking Cen Ruyi under his wing and controlling her holy spirit, Lin Yuan did not immediately hand the Lifespan Mouse to Cen Ruyi. Lin Yuan had two reasons for doing this. On one hand, even if he took Cen Ruyi under his wing, he wanted to make sure she learned her lesson. On the other hand, Lin Yuan did not want Ling Muzhuo to think that he could help everyone who wanted to increase their lifespan. If he could help everyone recover their lifespans, Ling Muzhuo would inevitably be suspicious over time.
After confirming that Lin Yuan had taken Cen Ruyi under his wing, Xi Mei took the initiative to tell Cen Ruyi about Lin Yuan’s instructions.
Cen Ruyi, who had learned her lesson, firmly remembered Xi Mei’s instructions to her. She was afraid that if she did anything wrong and angered Lin Yuan, she would suffer endless punishment.
Upon walking out of the side hall’s door, Lin Yuan saw Ling Muzhuo waiting there. When Ling Muzhuo spotted Lin Yuan, he quickly went up to him and asked with a smile, “Brother Lin, how did it go? Did you help Lord Cen Ruyi recover her lifespan?”
Ling Muzhuo, who had been guarding outside, did not sense any energy fluctuations and perceived no indication of conflict between Lin Yuan and Cen Ruyi.
While asking, Ling Muzhuo’s gaze s.h.i.+fted toward Lin Yuan’s back. Cen Ruyi, who had followed Lin Yuan out, did not regain her youthful appearance like Xi Mei. Instead, she still looked old and haggard. This led him to understand that the spiritual ingredients in Lin Yuan’s hands must not be able to restore Cen Ruyi’s lifespan.
Ling Muzhuo was a little worried about whether Lin Yuan could restore Master Yi He’s lifespan as a Grade 5 Creator. He had just reported the news of Xi Mei’s lifespan recovery to Master Yi He, which aroused Master Yi He’s interest and confidence. If Lin Yuan failed, wouldn’t it be equivalent to sending a fake message?
Lin Yuan said indifferently, “Brother Ling, do you really think that I have a divine medicine in my hands that I can help anyone? I don’t have that kind of ability. It’s been nearly five hours since I met Her Excellency Xi Mei. Brother Ling, please take me to see the Grade 5 Creator first.
“Let’s talk after I meet this Grade 5 Creator. I don’t want to keep him waiting. Just now, Her Excellency Cen Ruyi lost her temper because she waited for me for more than two hours. Fortunately, she didn’t blame me in the end.”
Upon hearing Lin Yuan’s words, Cen Ruyi’s lips twitched crazily. She was indeed angry because she had waited for Lin Yuan for more than two hours and had also caused trouble for him. However, in the end, it wasn’t that she didn’t blame Lin Yuan, but rather that Lin Yuan chose to forgive her after punis.h.i.+ng her. Although Lin Yuan was not telling the truth, Cen Ruyi did not dare to refute him.
Ling Muzhuo felt a little regretful that Lin Yuan could not help Cen Ruyi recover her lifespan, as Cen Ruyi did not owe her any favors in return.
Even though Cen Ruyi did not have much lifespan left, Ling Muzhuo still spoke to her warmly, “Although Your Excellency Cen Ruyi did not help you this time,
I will still try my best to help you find spiritual ingredients that can increase your lifespan in the future. I’ll definitely inform you as soon as I find it!”
Cen Ruyi knew that Ling Muzhuo was just being polite. The Fortune Treasure Palace also needed spiritual ingredients that could increase lifespan. Even if
Ling Muzhuo really managed to find it, he would prioritize giving it to the Fortune Treasure Palace and not to her. If Cen Ruyi had not been controlled by Lin Yuan, she would have snorted and left.
Upon recalling what Xi Mei had instructed her to do, Cen Ruyi said to Ling Muzhuo, “Although Young Master Lin didn’t help me recover my lifespan, it doesn’t mean that he didn’t help at all. He has spent quite some time here with me. Please take him over quickly so as not to keep the Grade 5 Creator waiting for too long!”
Cen Ruyi’s words made Ling Muzhuo smile. Ling Muzhuo was surprised to find out that even though Lin Yuan was unable to help Cen Ruyi restore her lifespan, she still acknowledged the favor he had done for her. Thus, Ling
Muzhuo decided to spend more effort on Lin Yuan and introduce him to some Creators whose lifespans were about to end..