CHAPTER 289: CHAPTER 289

Huo Lian seemed genuinely concerned as he walked forward, patiently inquiring about Chen Muxue’s recent circumstances while subtly attempting to touch Chen Muxue’s right hand, trying various ways to observe.

Chen Muxue responded to his conversation, and without the ancient wariness of interaction between males and females, she didn’t notice. However, Chu Wuyun completely saw Huo Lian’s actions.

Chu Wuyun was shocked—is this the Huo Lian she knew? Why was he trying to engage with that impoverished woman?

In her memory, Young Master Huo was always courteous and very aware of his boundaries. She had never heard of Young Master Huo showing any kind of intimacy toward anyone!

Whenever Huo Lian appeared in public, countless girls’ eyes were on him, and even when not in public, many tried to gather information. Until now, there hadn’t been any rumors of him having such interactions with any woman.

Not to mention a concubine chambermaid, Huo Lian didn’t even have an ordinary maid serving by his side!

And now, what was Young Master Huo doing? Caring so much for that impoverished woman, even attempting physical contact?!

At that moment, Chu Wuyun couldn’t tell whether she felt as if her dreams were shattered or if jealousy had surged through her. She recalled what that servant dragged out earlier had said—that the impoverished woman was a demoness, and had bewitched Young Master Huo with seductive soup...

Chu Wuyun sized up Chen Muxue from head to toe again, no matter how she looked, she couldn’t discern anything extraordinary about her that would make Young Master Huo view her favorably. Although she had some beauty and was a cultivator, there were countless beautiful female cultivators around, and many were in business with Young Master Huo, but when was it ever like this?

Recalling earlier when this woman went through tribulation, and Young Master Huo’s anxious demeanor struck a chord in Chu Wuyun’s heart.

This demoness really must have cast some spell over Young Master Huo, captivating him!

Chu Wuyun was a bit anxious—what should she do now? That woman was a cultivator; she certainly couldn’t beat her, and with Young Master Huo in this current state, speaking up certainly wouldn’t work...

She needed to hurry back home. Yes, find her father. Her father was also a cultivator; perhaps he had a solution!

Thinking of this, Chu Wuyun turned and quickly ran outside.

On this side, Huo Lian purposely tried to touch Chen Muxue’s right hand several times and attempted to use spiritual power to probe something, but all was in vain.

It could even be said that with his continued probing, the right hand that previously had a slight hint of lightning now showed no difference at all.

After replying with a few words, Chen Muxue suddenly felt uneasy—why was Young Master Huo asking about these irrelevant matters?

Once she was suspicious, with a little attention, she realized that Huo Lian’s focus was indeed on her right hand.

Seeing the slight confusion and bewilderment on Huo Lian’s face, Chen Muxue couldn’t help but move her right hand. In her eyes, the black qi on her right hand had thickened slightly after receiving Heavenly Thunder, although it hadn’t exaggeratedly spread swiftly, it was growing denser, which didn’t seem like a good sign.

Others seemed entirely unable to see the black qi, whether it was during the former Fei Xing Sect’s possessions when the black qi occasionally flashed, or the black qi now twining her hand. Others apparently couldn’t perceive it.

This knowledge relieved Chen Muxue’s tense mind greatly. She subtly stepped back two steps and smiled, saying, "It seems it’s getting late; shouldn’t Xiaohua and Changgui be back soon?"

Seeing her actions, Huo Lian knew she had discovered his intentions and paused slightly: "Indeed, Miss Chen, are you not preparing dinner?"