156: What qualifications do you have to object?

The White-Robed Man who suddenly appeared in the boudoir immediately put Liu Ruyan on high alert.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, as if she was recalling and pondering something, and after a moment, she realized that she had never seen the person before her.

However, in the blink of an eye, she adjusted her demeanor, flashing a charming and seductive smile at Mu Wuchen.

“This young master is…”

Seeing Liu Ruyan’s expression change faster than flipping a book, Mu Wuchen secretly thought, “What a scheming woman.”

To deal with this kind of woman, you either control her, or you will be controlled and utterly ruined by her; there’s essentially no middle ground.

Mu Wuchen scrutinized her for a few moments, noticing that her cultivation talent wasn’t very high. If such a minor villain could cause trouble for the male protagonist, Mu Wuchen estimated that the Son of Destiny’s luck value probably wouldn’t be too strong either.

However, it was definitely better than Tang Yun, who was like a floor tile.

“Liu Ruyan, you truly are skilled, managing to fool so many young talents into spinning in circles.”

Mu Wuchen looked at her with a smile, speaking indifferently.

Across from him, Liu Ruyan’s thoughts raced, her eyes flickering as she seemed to ponder a counter-strategy against Mu Wuchen.

She had seen many human affairs and had mastered the art of manipulating men to an exquisite degree; for many men, she only needed a glance to understand their personalities, then cater to their preferences, using them step by step, and ultimately gaining complete control.

However, she couldn't see through the White-Robed Man before her.

She then gave Mu Wuchen an extremely alluring smile, her voice softening considerably.

“Young Master, you jest. I, Ruyan, am but a weak woman, powerless to even truss a chicken. How could I be a match for men? Those men merely cherish Ruyan…”

As she spoke, her breath was like orchids, making the atmosphere in the boudoir a bit more ambiguous.

“May I ask which esteemed family the Young Master hails from? You seem so unfamiliar; it’s as if I’ve never heard of you?”

Mu Wuchen sneered, speaking as if casually.

“Liu Ruyan, I am a member of the Xiao Family. If you can persuade me, those surrounding nobodies can be eliminated with a flick of a finger, and I don't even put Dragon Aotian in my eyes.”

Hearing Mu Wuchen’s words, Liu Ruyan was suddenly startled; the man before her seemed to know her intentions.

But what if he knew?

She, Liu Ruyan, had struggled and fought her way to become the mistress of Willow Leaf City as a mere woman. What kind of storms hadn't she seen?

She had faced many men far stronger than her, and weren't they all used and controlled by her in minutes?

Immediately, she made a decision.

Since ancient times, heroes have loved beauties, especially hot-blooded young men like Mu Wuchen?

Then, Liu Ruyan subtly moved closer to Mu Wuchen, her slender waist swaying gracefully.

She boldly approached Mu Wuchen, extending her delicate hand, seemingly intending to tentatively caress Mu Wuchen’s chest…

Mu Wuchen also raised his hand…

Seeing Mu Wuchen’s raised hand, a hint of imperceptible joy appeared in Liu Ruyan’s eyes.

As long as he makes a move, it’s good! I thought you were a blockhead!

Hmph, so what if he’s from the Xiao Family? He’s nothing special.

Next was her performance.

Just as Mu Wuchen’s hand was about to touch hers, Liu Ruyan’s hand quickly dodged, preparing to withdraw rapidly.

This move was called ‘feigning reluctance to capture,’ designed to make Mu Wuchen curious about her.

She deeply understood human nature: what is not easily obtained is the best…

However, just as Liu Ruyan prepared to withdraw her hand, she was astonished to find that her hand was firmly clamped by a large hand, unable to move an inch.

Then, Liu Ruyan met Mu Wuchen’s smiling eyes.

Crack.

A crisp sound rang out.

It was the sound of bones breaking.

“Ah~”

A woman’s scream suddenly erupted.

Mu Wuchen had just brutally broken the five fingers she had extended!

This instantly made Liu Ruyan fall to her knees before Mu Wuchen, her delicate body trembling uncontrollably.

It was excruciating pain.

“You want to take back something you offered to me? Then you don’t need it anymore.”

Looking at her five fingers twisted into a grotesque shape, a flash of hatred flickered in Liu Ruyan’s eyes, but then her tensed wrist softened, allowing Mu Wuchen to hold it.

She actually gave Mu Wuchen an extremely gentle smile.

Just looking at that smile, one couldn’t discern any hint of dissatisfaction or animosity from her.

Mu Wuchen sighed inwardly, “A scheming woman is indeed a scheming woman; she can still smile even in such a state.”

“Hmm~”

Liu Ruyan let out a soft hum, tilting her chin up to look at Mu Wuchen above her, appearing utterly pitiable.

“So Young Master’s preferences are unique. Ruyan isn’t un…”

“Willing~”

Then she shyly lowered her head again.

However, no sooner had her words fallen than a crisp sound suddenly rang out, and the scene abruptly fell silent.

Liu Ruyan incredulously covered half of her face with her other hand, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Crimson blood slowly trickled from the corner of her mouth.

Just moments ago, Mu Wuchen had slapped her without a word!

Mu Wuchen smiled as he looked at Liu Ruyan, speaking slowly.

“Dare to speak another lie in front of me, and you won’t need your mouth anymore.”

For the first time, Liu Ruyan felt that a man’s smile could be so terrifying.

However, she immediately steeled herself, intending to use her special eyes.

She had always been the one to control and use other men; there was no reason for others to control her!

However, just then, Mu Wuchen’s voice suddenly rang out.

“Liu Ruyan, dare to try looking at me with those eyes of yours, and see if I don’t dig them out directly?”

“This is your last warning. Dare to play any more tricks with me, and I’ll directly crush your heart.”

At this moment, a huge sense of fear spread through Liu Ruyan’s heart.

Her heart felt as if it were truly grasped tightly by a large hand, almost stopping its beat…

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Wuchen clearly saw that Liu Ruyan’s gaze towards him suddenly changed.

There was no longer any feigned gentleness, replaced instead by utter humiliation and hatred, mixed with fear…

Mu Wuchen looked down at Liu Ruyan, speaking slowly.

“You’re very unconvinced?”

Liu Ruyan lifted her chin, disregarding the blood spilling from her mouth, and spoke stubbornly, her body trembling.

“So what?”

Hearing her words, Mu Wuchen suddenly burst into laughter.

“Liu Ruyan, look at your pathetic state now. You are the one kneeling, the one with broken fingers, the one spitting blood, and the one whose body trembles while speaking fierce words…

“What right do you have to be unconvinced?”

Liu Ruyan paused, her eyes flickering, a hint of viciousness flashing across them, and she spoke through gritted teeth.

“I hate men…”

...

One sentence suddenly left Mu Wuchen speechless.

A scheming woman who used men’s emotions actually said she hated men…

However, Mu Wuchen immediately pointed a finger at Liu Ruyan’s head, a wisp of black light instantly penetrating her skin and bone…