Journey to the End of the Night Chapter 1566 - 963: The Grape Grudge (Part 3)

Within the Star River of the Nine Heavens in the Immortal World, priceless artifacts were carelessly shattered, leading to Miss Fang of Shifang City’s third branch displaying truly outrageous wastefulness for all to witness today.

“Miss, please speak with caution,” Qin Lou hastily advised in a low tone.

“Young Master Mu, Miss Fang’s reckless destruction of the meticulously prepared gift you bestowed upon her is truly a fault of Shifang City. We sincerely hope you will forgive her youthful indiscretion.”

Mu Yunye’s gaze swept over the fragmented remains on the floor, his expression inscrutable, yet he betrayed no anger.

Baili An’s nephew simply offered a serene smile. “If it brings a smile to Miss Fang’s face, then shattering two Treasure Beads is inconsequential.”

Qin Lou mused internally that Mu Yunye certainly lived up to his status as the son of a Golden Immortal. Such profound composure and grace, remaining unperturbed by honor or disgrace, were indeed qualities far beyond the grasp of ordinary individuals.

“Ah… what a shame, what a profound shame.”

Rong Li propped his face with a hand, his outer robe slightly ajar, lounging with elegant ease upon the table before Baili An. His handsome visage gleamed like polished jade. With a casual flick of his wrist, a folding fan materialized, which he idly waved, exuding an aura of infinite charm – noble yet languid, tinged with a hint of plum blossom, while the corners of his eyes danced with indifference and captivating allure.

“Despite all of Immortal Lord Mu’s treasures, none could elicit a smile from the beauty. Is the gift too paltry, then, if Miss Fang dismisses it with such nonchalance, opting to smash it merely for amusement?”

A collective gasp rippled through the assembly; everyone presumed Rong Lijun was courting death.

Having already offended Situ Ye and Yi Zhongxian earlier, he now dared to provoke Mu Yunye. The wine they had consumed was hardly potent; how could Rong Lijun be so recklessly foolhardy?

Mu Yunye directed a subtle glance towards Rong Li, his dark eyes harboring a faint yet restrained mockery.

Fang Geyu’s fingers paused momentarily above the meeting gifts presented by the assembled guests. Without exhibiting any preference, she proceeded to shatter them all.

Adopting a deliberately provocative demeanor, she declared, “Rong Lijun speaks correctly; in times past, such trivial items would have been amusing to break. However, merely a few days prior, someone privately presented me with gifts: five thousand top-grade spiritual stones, one hundred thousand pounds of Black Crystal Stone, five thousand jars of Spiritual Tung Oil, nine hundred branches of seven-knotted wood, five hundred Demon Fire Flame Marrow pills, and three Deep Sea Source Crystals. All these were offered simply to forge a favorable connection with me. You all aspire to marry into Shifang City, yet the gifts you’ve prepared amount to less than one ten-thousandth of that sum. Suddenly, it all feels profoundly… pointless.”

Situ Ye bristled with displeasure upon hearing this; the Flame Coral he had gifted was by no means inexpensive. In mere moments, she had reduced his offering to worthlessness. Furthermore, as the eldest miss of Shifang City, how could she behave like a common merchant’s wife, engaging in a contest of who offered more, more valuable, or superior gifts, only to then ridicule the offerings of others?

“Miss Fang’s statement is errant; gifts are valued for their intention, not solely their monetary worth. Miss Fang mentioned that in daily life, there is no interaction or acquaintance with the giver, so why would someone bestow such substantial gifts without reason? Excessive kindness offered without cause is typically indicative of treachery or deceit.”

Fang Geyu nodded in agreement, her gaze drifting towards the myriad fragments scattered across the ground. “Indeed, when individuals with whom one has no regular dealings present such items, it is generally true that excessive kindness without reason suggests treachery or deceit. Young Master Situ, your words are quite pleasing to the ear; why not elaborate further?”

Situ Ye was rendered speechless.