five

He ruined me ... ... my friend ... ... '' Mu finally released Xun Er, grabbing onto Si Yu's clothes with both hands, crying so hard that she could hardly catch her breath

Upon hearing this, Xun Er became even more delighted, clapping his hands, and a group of elegantly dressed and delicate mermaids emerged in succession. Each of them was adorned with a painted thousand-layer flower; some had it on their cheeks, some on their necks, some on their backs, and... one even had it painted on her soft bosom

She turned to look at Xun Er, and rubbed her fists in anticipation

In addition to the sudden and excruciating pain, there came Mu's gritted teeth and roar: "Watch me kill you, you scum!"

"What kind of flower seeds do I, Xun Er, not have? Don't think that a bag of flower seeds can just dismiss me!" As Xun Er spoke, he bared his teeth in pain, touched the numb corner of his mouth, and glared fiercely at Mu Zhi, thinking that this woman was too ruthless!

"Alright, you may leave now," Xun Er said, and the beauties quickly withdrew.

"That is certainly the case; I dare assert that in this world, no one besides myself can cultivate the Thousand Luo Flower." Xun Er lifted his chin, and the pride in his expression was evident

Xun Erben was merely a wealthy young master with no strength to even bind a chicken, and after being struck in the eye by Mu, he was caught off guard and was unable to resist, only managing to shout for help.

Xuan Yuan?'' When Xun Er saw Mu Zhi, he couldn't help but be taken aback

Before Si Yu could say anything, Mu Zhi quickly pushed aside the people in front and rushed out, "Is this true?"

Mu did not want to act impulsively, but having finally encountered the culprit who had ruined the course of her life, she could not suppress the anger that surged within her

Si Yu's words are not without reason, and Mu Zhi can only grit his teeth and say, "Then let's wait and see"

"He gave you the seeds of the thousand-layer flower?" Xuan Yuan Chen, just returning, was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this

Mu recalled being expelled from the divine palace, then being displayed in the river, and she remembered the hardships she had endured along the way. The more she thought about it, the more sorrowful and indignant she became. Her hands grew increasingly ruthless as she exerted all her strength to push Xun Er to the ground, and her entire body lunged onto Xun Er, striking at his face with every move.

"It is said that there is a celestial clan on Wuxiang Mountain, which is indeed a descendant of the gods. Is this true?" Upon hearing this, Xun Er's eyes lit up.

I do not ... ... " Mu stubbornly raised her head, her voice somewhat choked, and only then did Si Yu realize that she was actually crying

There are many people who can draw flowers, but he may not necessarily be the person you are looking for. Si Yu could neither actively admit that he was the "scoundrel" in question, nor could he bear the thought of Mu Zhi wronging others, so he could only softly advise against it

Moreover, the seeds of the Thousand Luo Flower are difficult to bear. It is said that only ten plants of the Thousand Luo Flower might yield a single seed. He originally thought that in his lifetime he would only be able to cultivate one plant of the Thousand Luo Flower, but he did not expect that the opportunity would come so swiftly

Xun Er gazed intently at the brocade pouch in his hand and said, "Getting beaten up in exchange for so many Qianluo flower seeds is indeed worth it"

Si Yu's heart suddenly softened, and she reached out to gently wipe the tears from her face, her voice becoming a bit softer: "Why are you crying?"

"Xun Er, your painting skills are becoming increasingly superb!" Gongsun Jing's voice rang out among the crowd, a mix of teasing and mockery, "Only you, this little rascal, could think of painting on the body of a beauty"

With a gentle wave of her sleeve, Si Yuxiu sent a white silk pouch falling in front of Xun Er, "A small flower seed, a token of my apology"

"Under the heavens, there is probably only this one flower of a thousand petals, right?" Xuan Yuan Chen stepped forward and said

Although the customs of Dongyao are not considered conservative, and Yunzhou is much more open than other places, it is still extremely rare for women to expose their chests and backs. However, because of the thousand-layer flower that blooms in their exposed areas, people can only perceive it as elegant and charming.

Brother Si Yu" Xuanyuan Chen hurriedly chased after him

As soon as Xun Er's words left his mouth, Mu Zhi, who had just been staring at the Qianluo flower, suddenly raised his head, his eyes sweeping towards Xun Er like sharp arrows

It is important to note that he had only three seeds of the Qianluohua flower before, and he dared to try only one seed per year, fearing that if he failed with all of them, he would not have another chance to start over. The facts have proven that his caution was justified, as it was not until the third seed that he mastered the technique to successfully grow it

Mu Zhi's fist clenched tightly

That is certainly the case

Xun Er thought that Mu was praising him, and just as a smile appeared on his face, he was struck hard in the eye with a punch

I only know that his name is Si Yu and he has just arrived in Yunzhou. Xuanyuan Chen said slowly, "However... I have heard that the Qianluo flower is invisible in the mortal realm, and it grows all over the Wuxiang Mountain. Could it be... that he is from Wuxiang Mountain?"

Mu could not help but glance at Si Yu beside him, only to find his expression calm and his gaze devoid of any ripples, as if what he had just seen was not a dazzling beauty, but an ordinary landscape.

It is said that the Qianluohua is the flower of the gods, nonexistent in the mortal realm, unattainable by ordinary people, and only recorded in ancient texts. Xun, by chance, obtained the seeds of the Qianluohua and has carefully cultivated them for three years. Now, this divine flower has finally descended into the mortal world! Xun Er's face shone with genuine excitement, and unlike the painting he had just shown to everyone, it seemed that this was truly his proudest achievement

"Did you just let them go like that?" The people in the courtyard had already dispersed, and Gongsun Jing remained in place, raising an eyebrow and asking.

Good! No one knows who shouted, and everyone began to applaud and cheer

Xuan Yuanchen looked at Si Yu's silhouette, yet the worry between his brows remained unresolved

Xuan Yuanchen, upon seeing this, quickly reached out to embrace Mu Zhi, but as soon as his hand touched Mu Zhi, Mu Zhi had already soared into the air, being firmly held in the embrace of Si Yu

She was about to rush forward when someone suddenly grasped her wrist. She turned her head sharply and heard Si Yu softly say, "Do not act impulsively"

So this is the Thousand-Layer Flower! Gongsun Jing was the first to speak, "Xun Er, you truly are a master of planting flowers. No matter how difficult a flower is to keep alive, once it is in your hands, it can thrive.

Xun Erlang clumsily got up from the ground and said angrily, "You trespassed into my Xun Garden and beat me to this state; is a mere apology sufficient?"

She is merely experiencing a moment of anxiety and is not in serious trouble; Brother Xuanyuan need not worry. After saying this, Si Yu did not pause any longer and left directly

Indeed, Xuanyuan, do you know who he is? I see that he possesses an extraordinary demeanor, unlike ordinary people. Back then, three flower seeds cost him three thousand gold, yet this person casually gave him a bag...! He is simply more extravagant than even Xun Er!

Si Yu was stunned; it turned out that the impact of that dream on her was so profound

"A beauty like a flower, also like a painting, with ice-like skin and jade-like bones blooming in abundance." Xun Er turned around, his pair of peach blossom eyes sparkling brightly, and he laughed, saying, "What do you all think?"

Is it true that you are the only one who has ever painted the thousand-layer flower on a woman

He is that scoundrel! Mu gritted his teeth and said softly, He drew that same thousand-layer flower on my friend!

Is this matter resolved?" Si Yu interrupted Xun Er's words

Si Yu and Xuan Yuan Chen were the first to react, quickly stepping forward to pull Mu Zhi away, but Mu Zhi stubbornly held onto Xun Er's collar, refusing to let go

Si Yu slightly nodded, turning around while holding Mu Zhi.

If there is anyone in this world who can interact with the people of Wuxiang Mountain, it would only be your Xuanyuan family said Gongsun Jing, raising an eyebrow

The scene was one of silence, as everyone stared blankly at Xun Er being beaten, momentarily forgetting to intervene.

"Mu Zhi, let go." Si Yu gently said, holding Mu Zhi's wrist

"Good! Very good!" Mu's smile was faint, like a gentle spring breeze, warm and tender.

Mu did not pay attention to them, but walked directly in front of Xun Er, glaring and asking: "You just said that under heaven, only you can grow the Qianluo flower, and this is the only Qianluo flower. Is that true?"

Si Yu looked at the bruised and battered Xun Er on the ground and said, "My friend mistook the person, and I apologize to Young Master Xun on her behalf"

"Of course, before me, no one has ever seen such vividly colorful Qianluohua flowers, and I am naturally the first person to paint them," Xun Er said, standing tall and proud.

"Indeed, he is the esteemed Young Master Xun, we are in admiration!" said someone from the crowd, followed by an unending stream of praise.

Si Yu paused, and then heard Xuan Yuan Chen ask with concern, "Is Miss Mu alright?"

She is a woman? Xun Er glanced at Mu Zhi, then at Xuan Yuan, and was momentarily stunned

Mu was left dumbfounded; this, this Xun Er truly has no limits to his flirtatiousness

Mu released all the pent-up emotions she had been holding back, crying intensely and unable to regain her composure. Coupled with the recent surge of anger, she unexpectedly fainted.

Xun Er saw Si Yu with a calm expression, and with some confusion, he opened the brocade bag. Upon seeing the contents, his eyes immediately widened in surprise, "This is a thousand..."

Xun Er walked up to a table where a pot covered with red silk cloth was placed. He reached out and pinched a corner of the silk cloth, saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the star of today!" As he spoke, he swiftly lifted the silk cloth, revealing the vibrant and fragrant Qianluo flower before everyone's eyes.

Si Yu was not angry; he simply said, "Young Master Xun may as well open it and take a look."

Mu could not help but give Si Yu a thumbs up in his heart

"The flowers are beautiful, the people are beautiful, and the paintings are even more beautiful!" exclaimed the crowd.

This time, Xun Er deliberately invited a group of charming young men from Yunzhou. He glanced at the crowd, whose faces were filled with astonishment, and slightly curled his lips, revealing a hint of pride.

Mu raised his eyes and saw that the artist was Xun Er, truly unmatched in charm. At this moment, his painting was already completed, with the vividly lifelike Qianluo flowers blooming on the snow-white skin, indeed a scene of exquisite beauty.

Naturally, naturally. Xun Er treasures the flower seeds like a precious gem, and an incongruous smile appears on her face, which is a mix of blue and red.

She turned her head to glance at Si Yu, her expression seemingly saying, "See, he is the scoundrel!"

Miss Mu? Xuan Yuanchen was also taken aback

Xuan Yuan Chen did not respond, seemingly lost in thought