Insanely Pampered Wife: Divine Doctor Fifth Young Miss Chapter 4: Kicking up a fuss

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Previously on Insanely Pampered Wife: Divine Doctor Fifth Young Miss...
Sima You Yue rapidly recovered from her severe injuries after taking a rare healing pill from her grandfather Sima Lie, who lamented their family's lack of alchemists. She vowed to become an alchemist herself to spite the city's unlikable ones. Exploring the streets the next day, she resisted the shopkeeper's sales pitch for a wind wolf tied to Murong An's interest and left empty-handed. Distracted by thoughts of spirit beasts, she collided with one of the thugs who had beaten her before, narrowing her eyes in recognition.

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Li Cheng glanced around, spotting the nearby Beast Shop. A sneer curled his lips as he cast a scornful look at Sima You Yue. “Sima You Yue, how shameless can you be? Do you truly believe gifting Murong An a spirit beast will elevate your position? If I were you, I'd have taken my own life ages ago! Merely existing is just squandering resources!”

“Have you finished talking?” Sima You Yue retorted sharply, fixing him with an icy stare. “Last time, you teamed up with those guys to thrash me, didn't you? Consider yourself unfortunate for crossing paths with me today.”

“Ha ha ha ha ha!” Li Cheng burst into laughter at the boldness and audacity in Sima You Yue’s voice. “Hear that! Amazing! So, you plan to get revenge? Ha ha ha ha ha! I must be imagining this—you want to battle me? Come on then! Since I spared you last time, I'll finish the job today and uphold our men's honor!” He bellowed mockingly while channeling spiritual energy, forming a red glowing orb in his palm.

Moments earlier, Sima You Yue had strolled through bustling streets, but she veered off into a narrow, deserted alley. Eliminating her here would leave no evidence and cause no issues, so Li Cheng unleashed such a brutal attack! He'd long resented Sima You Yue's survival; despite being trash, she hailed from the prestigious General’s family. How unjust!

Observing the expanding red orb in Li Cheng’s grasp, Sima You Yue recognized it as concentrated spiritual energy—far too potent for her present body to withstand directly. She had to disrupt him before it fully formed! Deciding swiftly, she lunged ahead, dagger clutched in her right hand, targeting his throat.

Li Cheng felt a jolt of surprise inside—not only did the trash fail to flee cowardly as always, but it dared to strike back! The Sima You Yue now seemed utterly transformed! Her movements were swift and resolute; she closed the gap instantly, and a cold edge hurtled toward him.

Right as the dagger neared his neck, Li Cheng hastily unleashed the unfinished red orb at her while staggering backward several steps.

Even incomplete, the orb packed devastating power against Sima You Yue. Unable to block it outright, she twisted aside to the right. Yet, the proximity and velocity made full evasion impossible; searing agony flared on her left arm.

“Boom!” The light orb struck the ground, blasting a massive crater.

Sima You Yue eyed the crater, trembling inwardly. Such compact spiritual energy wielded explosive might akin to bombs from her past life, but far superior! And this came from an ordinary person…

‘Hiss—’

She drew in a sharp breath, inspecting her arm. With a sigh, she noted that the glancing hit had charred her sleeve to ashes and scorched her whole arm.

“Hahaha! Now feel my strength!” Li Cheng hadn't anticipated her dodge, but her stunned look at his spiritual energy filled him with smug triumph.

“Forming an orb like that is beyond trash like you! Want me to help you reincarnate quicker? Maybe you'll cultivate in the next life!”

Seeing Li Cheng gather energy anew in his hand, Sima You Yue refused to grant him another opportunity.

Li Cheng never imagined she'd move even swifter this time; he'd scarcely begun condensing when, despite her wound, she reached him in seconds. Now before him, she raised her leg and delivered a fierce kick to his gut, sending him flying back to crash heavily onto the ground.

Li Cheng vomited blood, staring blankly at the red stain. That trash drew his blood? Enraged, he bellowed: “How dare a worthless trash strike me?! Cough cough—”

Sima You Yue appeared silently beside him and kicked again before he could rise, toppling him once more.

A spirit master’s strength derived from spiritual energy control, but their physique matched an ordinary human’s. She pummeled him with brutal kicks until he lacked the power to stand, collapsing in agony with groans.

Looming over him, Sima You Yue sneered: “Didn't you enjoy kicking me? How does it feel to be on the receiving end?”

From her previous life, she knew human anatomy intimately, pinpointing vital weak spots. She raised her leg for another precise strike.

“You scum! Once I recover, I'll slaughter you!” Overwhelmed by torment, Li Cheng lost reason and screamed nonstop.

“Good reminder—cut weeds at the root, or they'll regrow with spring winds. Shall I let you plot revenge?”

Sima You Yue chuckled softly, then kicked him repeatedly, mirroring his past assault on the old Sima You Yue, until he passed out.

Recalling his vengeance vows, she held no fear but disliked needless hassle. Since he endlessly labeled her trash, why not make him live it?

Her eyes fell on a stone by the ruined wall, and a grin spread across her face.

“You're just a minion, yet you sought her life. I won't let that slide. You despise trash so much? Let me make you one. No need to thank me!”

“Ah——” A piercing shriek echoed through the alley.

Discarding the bloody stone, she dusted her hands and declared: “You wanted her dead, so I've ruined your meridians. Call it payback for her. When you wake, savor being labeled trash~ ouch… that stings…”

Clutching her wounded arm, she exited the silent alley and slipped back to the General’s residence unnoticed, as if nothing occurred.

Once gone, two figures emerged in the alley. One wore purple, boasting a devilishly handsome visage and captivating build, radiating arrogance. His face remained impassive, but interest flickered in his eyes. Beside him stood a fiery red-haired figure shrouded in flames—a spirit beast upon closer inspection!

“Never thought we'd witness this—a spirit master crippled by a girl devoid of spiritual energy! What guts!” Fire Qilin exclaimed admiringly.

Wu Lingyu regarded the bloodied figure on the ground, recalling the girl's unflinching meridian destruction. An enigmatic smile curved his lips as he murmured: “Indeed, quite intriguing.”

Her illusion ring hid her gender, but such minor deceptions fooled them not. They saw through it instantly.

“Master, as the revered Holy Son of the Sage Pavilion, don't make that face!” Fire Qilin warned sternly upon noticing Wu Lingyu's smile while gazing at Sima You Yue.

Wu Lingyu shot Fire Qilin a look, resuming his typical detached, emotionless demeanor. Then, both vanished abruptly, leaving no trace of their presence.