Chapter 151: Proximity Depends on Billions

Zu'an almost burst out laughing. "She's my wife," he thought. "I'll hold her hand however I please. It's none of your business."

"This guy thinks way too highly of himself, doesn't he? What, do other men's wives have to remain chaste for *him*?"

"Damn, he's lost his mind!"

Chu Chuyan's expression also turned cold. "What goes on between my husband and me is certainly not for you to manage!"

Even with her usually calm temperament, she was quite angry at this moment. This guy was insane. When compared, Zu'an actually seemed more agreeable.

Shi Kun took a deep breath, calming himself before stating in a deep voice, "Originally, I saw you as a celestial fairy and intended to pursue you slowly. But now, it seems if I delay any longer, another man might get to you first."

Qiao Xueying, standing nearby, seemed about to speak but stopped. *Actually, Young Master, you don't need to worry, that Zu'an isn't...* But she had concealed the underlying reason from the beginning and now had no idea how to explain it.

Zu'an and Chu Chuyan also looked at her in surprise; it was clear all three of them had the same thought.

Poking his wife beside him, Zu'an whispered, "See? Even though Xue'er talks tough, she actually cares about me quite a bit."

Chu Chuyan was also somewhat puzzled. Could these two truly be a pair of sparring lovers?

Noticing their intimate actions, Shi Kun's rage intensified. "So I won't bother with any more trouble. I'll use this opportunity in the secret realm to kill this Zu boy, and then I'll make you completely mine."

Rage from Shi Kun +678!

Chu Chuyan's expression turned frigid. "So, you truly are the mastermind behind all this. Placing Xue'er in the Chu family and arranging so many assassins in the academy—was it all for me?"

"Precisely. The moment I saw you years ago, you struck me as divine. I've made many arrangements over the years for this reason. Countless women threw themselves at me, yet I didn't spare them a glance. We need the purest, most perfect combination. What do you think, isn't my devotion clear?" Shi Kun looked at her with an expectant expression, while inwardly, he was filled with resentment. His perfect goddess had already held hands with another man multiple times, and he didn't know if they had become even more intimate during their time in the Chu family. The thought of various possibilities made his entire state of mind crumble.

A fairy he had meticulously planned to pursue for ten years, who was finally about to yield fruit, had been preempted by another man. How could he *not* be furious?

Rage from Shi Kun +785!

"No, I just find it repulsive," Chu Chuyan said, frowning.

"You!" Shi Kun's face darkened, almost dripping with rain, as he considered how much he had invested only to receive this outcome. "Very well, since that's the case, today I'll make you mine completely. I'll take your body first. Although you'll hate me initially, once I become your man, as the saying goes, 'love grows over time,' you'll surely come to love me slowly, hahahaha!"

"Shameless!" Chu Chuyan's face was etched with frost. Unable to restrain herself any longer, she drew her long sword. Fine snowflakes swirled around her as her figure transformed into a long rainbow, lunging toward Shi Kun.

"Bring it on!" Shi Kun was already prepared. Four cyclone-like surges of energy rose around him, directly meeting her charge.

The Shi family's "Wind God Art," when cultivated to its highest level, was said to be able to summon nine world-destroying tornadoes. Although he could only summon four at present, his cultivation speed at this age already placed him among the top three in the Shi family's history.

The two quickly engaged in battle. The surroundings were instantly filled with wind and snow. The grass on the ground was covered in frost, and many nearby trees were snapped by the fierce winds.

Zu'an silently followed behind Chu Chuyan, pulling out his Fatal Dagger. He planned to surprise Shi Kun with a direct assault. This guy was flirting with his wife right in front of him; even a clay figure would feel some anger.

Unfortunately, Shi Kun's subordinates were not to be underestimated. Two Fourth-grade and five Third-grade cultivators charged forward simultaneously. It was clear they all saw how much their young master loathed this fellow, and each one aimed to kill him to earn merit in front of their master.

Zu'an was in a fit of rage. With a flash of sword light, a Third-grade cultivator fell, struck by his blade.

The remaining six were all startled. His sword had clearly been aimed at Young Master Shi, so why had it suddenly changed direction mid-swing to pierce one of their comrades?

No one had seen that sword strike clearly; it was truly elusive and incredibly swift.

Not far away, Qiao Xueying also wore a surprised expression. *This guy really hides his strength well,* she thought.

She recalled how he had seemed like an idiot and a good-for-nothing when she was at the Chu family, yet he possessed such masterful swordplay.

She suddenly recalled the time he had thrown her into the water. At the time, she thought it was her innate fear of water that made her so easily susceptible. Now, she suspected he had been concealing his cultivation level back then.

The thought of his hands repeatedly pressing on her chest made her pretty face flush.

"What a scoundrel!"

Rage from Qiao Xueying +128!

At this point, the other six masters dared not be careless. Initially, they had only intended to block him from charging towards Shi Kun, as their cultivation levels were all higher than his. But after witnessing that astonishing and brilliant sword strike, everyone was deeply shaken. They all became fully vigilant and began to jointly besiege him.

Even with his extraordinary abilities, Zu'an could only barely rely on the Sunflower Phantoms to protect himself under the siege of the six masters. Fortunately, these opponents, both in cultivation and combat experience, were inferior to Jia Zhengjing and the others he had faced before; otherwise, he would likely be dead by now.

However, they all knew that the key to victory lay in the duel between the other two. If Shi Kun won, there would be nothing more to discuss; if Chu Chuyan won, this group of Fourth-grade and Third-grade cultivators would no longer dare to offend her.

At this moment, Shi Kun was laughing heartily. "Chuyan, if you were in normal condition, the outcome between us would be fifty-fifty, but as you are now, you are certain to lose."

Under the enhancement of the family's Wind God Art, the sword in his hand transformed into countless afterimages, attacking his opponent like a raging storm.

Chu Chuyan's face was indifferent. She didn't respond to his words. Instead, she gestured with her hand, and an ice crystal shield instantly formed in front of her, blocking the overwhelming attacks.

The opponent's attacks struck the ice shield, emitting harsh sounds, and soon cracks appeared across the shield.

Noticing the cracks, Shi Kun laughed even louder, while Chu Chuyan's brows furrowed tightly.

Soon, the ice shield completely shattered. Shi Kun's figure was enveloped in a tornado, sending sand and stones flying and snapping all vegetation in its path as he relentlessly attacked Chu Chuyan.

Chu Chuyan knew that a head-on confrontation would be disadvantageous in her current state, so she maintained a nimble fighting style. She moved like a snow spirit, dancing gracefully within the storm.

Zu'an, having just learned that Chu Chuyan was injured, had been closely watching her. At this moment, he only saw violent miniature tornadoes everywhere, and could vaguely make out her slender, graceful figure constantly dodging, like a small boat in a raging sea, as if it could be torn apart at any moment.

His heart instantly clenched. In that brief moment of distraction, he gained several more wounds, but fortunately, he dodged quickly enough to avoid fatal injuries.

Chu Chuyan defended passively for a long time, finally finding an opportunity. She let out a soft huff. "Are you the only one who can create a storm?"

Her sword danced in an exceptionally beautiful posture, and then an ice storm rose around her, moving to meet Shi Kun.

The two storms collided, and a tremendous blast erupted. The normally gentle wind seemed to transform into the most destructive blades, flattening all vegetation in their path. Even some large rocks were sliced in half, their cuts incredibly smooth.

Feeling the terrifying air currents rushing over, the combatants on the other side hastily dodged. One Third-grade early-stage cultivator was a bit slow, and instantly, he was riddled with bloody holes from the ice shards caught in the storm.

Zu'an secretly clicked his tongue in awe. The power of a Fifth-grade cultivator was indeed something he couldn't contend with yet. His previous victory over Yuan Wendong was truly an immense stroke of luck, and of course, greatly aided by his knowledge of modern science.

At this moment, Chu Chuyan and Shi Kun were at the center of the storm. Their figures flickered in and out of sight as they continuously attacked each other.

Visibly, the storm grew smaller and the snowflakes grew larger. Eventually, with Chu Chuyan at its center, frost descended from the sky, covering an area several meters in radius in pure white.

Not only was the ground covered in a layer of ice crystals, but even Shi Kun's hair, limbs, and body surface were vaguely covered in a layer of frost.

He was greatly alarmed. This woman truly lived up to her reputation as a rare genius; in a direct confrontation, he was actually at a disadvantage.

"What are you standing there for? Help!" Shi Kun glared at Qiao Xueying, who stood idly by. Having attacked Chu Chuyan in the secret realm, both sides had completely cast aside all pretense. At this point, he no longer cared about appearances; if they escaped, he would lose all face and dignity.

Qiao Xueying's face showed an expression of struggle. She didn't want to attack Chu Chuyan, but she couldn't defy her young master's command. Biting her lip, she finally let out a soft shout and charged towards Zu'an. *Since the Young Master didn't specify who to help, taking down this annoying fellow first amounts to the same thing,* she reasoned.

Zu'an felt a surge of frustration. *This little minx really won't give up on me,* he thought.

With the addition of a Fifth-grade cultivator, Zu'an's pressure immediately increased significantly. Fortunately, he wasn't sure if Qiao Xueying was holding back or if she was being hampered by her other companions, making it difficult to fully unleash her power. He could still barely hold on.

On the other side, Shi Kun frowned. He had clearly called for Xue'er to support *him*, yet she deliberately ran to the other side. *Could she still be harboring old feelings?* he wondered.

However, now was not the time to dwell on such matters. He could only steel himself to deal with Chu Chuyan. It would be the same if they dealt with Zu'an first and then came to assist.

Chu Chuyan also noticed the situation on the other side. Zu'an was already struggling to cope just now; now, with a Fifth-grade Xue'er joining in, wouldn't he be in even greater danger?

Her heart raced, and her vital energy surged. Suddenly, an abnormal flush flashed across her face, and with a gasp, she spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with ice crystals. Her entire aura immediately dropped by a third.

Shi Kun was instantly overjoyed. The woman's injuries had finally recurred! Capturing her now would be as easy as turning over his hand.

Thus, he unleashed various ultimate moves one after another, and the offensive and defensive situation between them abruptly reversed.

Zu'an noticed Chu Chuyan's abnormal state, and coupled with the precarious situation on his own side, he knew very well that if things continued this way, both of them would undoubtedly lose.

So he shouted loudly, "Wait! Your young master and I are friends!"

Qiao Xueying couldn't help but roll her eyes. *You and the Young Master are friends? Hahaha, it would be more believable if you said I've fallen for you!*

The others clearly didn't take him seriously and were about to rush forward en masse, when suddenly Shi Kun's voice rang out: "Stop! He's my friend!"