Martial Arts: The Secret Villain Starting from Huashan

Mu Wanqing quickly followed Xu Xingchen's pace, and her heart couldn't help but ripple. She thought that as a man, Xu Xingchen would at least slow down a little and wait for her, especially for a delicate woman like her.

However, Xu Xingchen in front of her seemed to be completely unaware of her existence and walked forward on his own. His back seemed both aloof and indifferent, this sudden neglect.

An indescribable emotion surged in Mu Wanqing's heart. Her plump chest heaved violently with anger and unwillingness, like a rough sea that could not calm down for a long time.

"Hey, could you slow down a little and wait for a girl like me?"

Mu Wanqing said coquettishly.

This time, Mu Wanqing's voice was not only coquettish, but also anxious. Her steps were slightly staggering as she tried to keep up with the figure in front of her who was striding forward and seemed to be unconcerned about everything around him.

The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, dappled onto the delicate face covered with a black veil, highlighting Mu Wanqing's cheeks that were slightly flushed with dissatisfaction and her eyes that were sparkling with stubbornness.

Moreover, her tone was not just simple dissatisfaction, but also mixed with a bit of grievance and confusion, as if she was questioning why this man who seemed gentle and elegant on weekdays was so unromantic at this moment and ignored her who needed to be cared for behind him.

However, Xu Xingchen's reaction was like a sudden piece of ice, instantly breaking the warm atmosphere of the moment. Instead of stopping, he turned around in an almost provocative manner.

The playful smile on the corner of his mouth was particularly dazzling in the sunlight. There was a hint of teasing in Xu Xingchen's eyes, as if he was enjoying the pleasure brought by this sudden little dispute.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..., do you really think of yourself as a weak and helpless girl? Look at you, how do you look like a weak woman who needs to be waited for?"

Xu Xingchen chuckled.

The tone was relaxed and casual, as if he was making a trivial joke, but to Mu Wanqing who was standing beside him, these words were like a sharp knife that pierced her heart.

The moment Mu Wanqing heard those words, her delicate face beneath the black veil suddenly changed as if covered by frost, and her eyes, which were already flashing with anger, now widened even further.

As if to concentrate all her dissatisfaction and astonishment on that point, Mu Wanqing's breathing became rapid and unstable, and her full chest rose and fell violently, showing that her heart was experiencing a huge emotional fluctuation.

"you--!!"

Mu Wanqing was so angry that she forgot how to refute Xu Xingchen in front of her. Her throat seemed to be blocked by something and she could only utter a vague but powerful syllable.

Mu Wanqing felt a surge of anger rushing to her head. This sudden anger caught her off guard. Her usual gentleness and rationality seemed to be blown away by the wind at this moment, leaving only confusion and unwillingness.

Just at this moment.

Mu Wanqing's emotions were on the verge of getting out of control, and her body reacted before her consciousness did.

"Snapped--"

A crisp sound suddenly rang out, which was particularly harsh in this quiet environment. It was because she was extremely angry that she couldn't help but waved her delicate and slender hands, which landed heavily on Xu Xingchen's unprepared arm that happened to be outstretched.

Although Mu Wanqing's hit on Xu Xingchen was not very strong, at this moment, it was more like an emotional catharsis, a counterattack against not being understood and respected.

"What are you doing?!"

At this time, Xu Xingchen's voice was filled with surprise and confusion, and his eyes were flashing with disbelief. This sudden slap was like a thunder in a summer afternoon, instantly breaking the tranquility around him.

The air seemed to freeze. Under Xu Xingchen's furrowed brows were a pair of deep and complex eyes. He was staring at the emotional Mu Wanqing in front of him, trying to find the answer from her expression.

“Who told you to say I’m not a girl!!

The corners of Mu Wanqing's cherry lips were stubbornly pursed into a straight line, her beautiful eyes flashing with a clear yet unquestionable light. She stared directly at Xu Xingchen's eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and the dissatisfaction in them spread out like ripples.

She frowned slightly, a hint of anger flashing between her brows, and said coquettishly.

There was a soft and slightly coquettish tone in her voice, just like a flower blooming in spring, exuding an alluring fragrance that made people want to get closer to her and give her the gentlest comfort, which made people feel pity and love for her.

"I am a girl, the kind who needs to be taken care of and cared for!"

As the words fell, Mu Wanqing's slender, white jade hands unconsciously crossed in front of her plump chest, her jade fingers gently stroking the fabric, and every subtle movement revealed her inner anger at the moment.

Mu Wanqing's figure is upright and elegant, like a graceful orchid. Even in anger and dissatisfaction, she still maintains her unique nobility and purity.

"Ha ha……"

"You actually fell in love with him!?"

"I just laughed at it!"

Xu Xingchen and Mu Wanqing seemed to have forgotten the passage of time in this quiet valley. The sounds of their laughter and playfulness added a bit of liveliness and vitality to the quiet nature.

They chased and played from time to time. Xu Xingchen and Mu Wanqing seemed to have returned to the carefree and happy days of their youth. That innocent happiness was like a clear spring in the mountains, gurgling and flowing, endlessly in the ears.

However, when the joy gradually subsided, Xu Xingchen and Mu Wanqing could not help but stop and look around. They saw that the endless valley was still in front of them, and the layers of mountains were like an elegant ink painting, quietly spreading out in front of them.

The valley is shrouded in clouds and mist, which sometimes gather and sometimes disperse, giving the land a mysterious veil. The sunlight in the sky shines through the clouds and dapples on the mountains, adding a bit of warmth and vitality to the quiet scenery.

As the sun gradually sank into the horizon, the sky was dyed with a brilliant orange-red. Xu Xingchen and Mu Wanqing finally walked out of the unknown valley that was deep and mysterious and seemed isolated from the world.

Although their steps seemed tired, there was a glimmer of joy in their eyes. The air around them seemed fresher than in the valley. The breeze blew on their faces, bringing a hint of coolness, making people feel relaxed and happy.

The moment he stepped onto the official road that meandered into the distance, Xu Xingchen's pace slowed down involuntarily, his eyes slowly swept around, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

The road is wide and flat, like a silver ribbon spread across the earth, with lush trees and low bushes on both sides, gently caressing the setting sun shining down from the sky.

It was coated with a layer of light golden glow, appearing exceptionally tranquil and peaceful. However, this tranquility and remoteness seemed incompatible with Xu Xingchen's state of mind. He seemed to be in a world that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

To Xu Xingchen, every inch of land and every piece of scenery here seemed so strange. They did not carry his past memories, nor did they guide him in the direction of moving forward.

Xu Xingchen thought that as long as he walked out of the deep valley, he would see familiar paths or iconic buildings and find his place in this vast land.

But reality was like a naughty child, playing a big prank on him. Everything before him was so new and full of unknowns.

"What exactly is this place?"

Xu Xingchen muttered to himself, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement about the unknown. Although his voice was soft, it could echo on this empty road, carrying a bit of helplessness and confusion.

Mu Wanqing, who was standing by, also felt the sudden confusion. She sighed softly, a sigh as gentle as the breeze blowing through the treetops, yet it revealed a deep helplessness.

Although Mu Wanqing's delicate face could not be seen by outsiders under the black veil, her slightly drooping eyes revealed her emotions.

"Yes."

Mu Wanqing echoed softly.

"It seems we have lost our way once again."

There was a hint of bitter smile in his words, which was a sigh for the fickleness of fate and a self-mockery of the current situation.