CHAPTER 292: CHAPTER 292

"Bang!"

Amidst a cacophony, the tables and chairs inside the room were shattered. Chu Wuyi was slammed heavily against the wall and slowly slid down, clutching his chest and looking at Chen Muxue in disbelief.

Chen Muxue, somewhat panicked, looked at the mess before her, utterly at a loss, and stepped forward to ask, "Are you okay?"

Chu Wuyi gestured for her not to approach, a hint of wariness in his eyes.

It was the first time he had seen Chen Muxue attack directly. Usually, he would see her wielding an iron pan. Although the power displayed was astonishing, the scene still seemed somewhat amusing. It was only when he took her casual strike today that he realized her power was terrifying!

Indeed, previously, Chen Muxue was not well-known, and her cultivation was not high. She only formed her Core Formation at the inn in Qingshan County. In such a short time, she continuously advanced and recently broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm. Such speed is remarkable anywhere.

It should be known that those considered prodigies in cultivation, around the same age as Chen Muxue, including Lin Qing, are just at the Nascent Soul Realm.

Therefore, it’s not surprising that Chen Muxue has such power. However, her inability to control her emotions is quite strange.

Looking at the genuine concern on Chen Muxue’s face, which was so different from her previous state of impatience and irritation, Chu Wuyi was almost certain that even if she hadn’t been possessed by Black Qi, she must have been influenced by it for some reason.

Recalling the scene seen through the copper mirror earlier and thinking of how much black mist Chen Muxue had inhaled, Chu Wuyi suspected that must be where the problem originated, only surfacing now due to gradual accumulation.

However, Chen Muxue must have noticed something wrong with herself earlier on, which is why she stopped cooking days ago.

Chu Wuyi had seen several children at the inn too. At that time, at least Changgui didn’t have a Spirit Root, but now he does, which Chu Wuyi guessed was related to Chen Muxue. The meals she prepared seemed to have the effect of elixirs, as he had also felt it, yet without any elixir poison...

Now she has stopped, probably fearing that the influence of the Black Qi might extend to the food?

In a flash, Chu Wuyi had analyzed most of Chen Muxue’s current situation in his mind. He remained outwardly calm, maintaining a wary and slightly fearful expression toward Chen Muxue, clutching his chest as he got up alone and kept his distance.

"I didn’t mean to..." Chen Muxue said somewhat awkwardly.

"Miss Chen, it’s best to keep your distance from others... including the children," Chu Wuyi said with a highly cautious expression.

This strike, though he wasn’t completely unprepared, felt quite unpleasant; if it had been a child instead, they would likely have been left with some problems.

A metallic taste surged up, and Chu Wuyi coughed, spewing black blood from his mouth.

Fortunately, he was the first one affected. Otherwise, if Miss Chen hurt a child, given her personality, she would feel incredibly guilty. Her current state is already very downcast.

This way, it deepens Miss Chen’s caution. Until a solution is found, she should be exceptionally careful...

Chen Muxue watched as Chu Wuyi slowly moved step by step to walk out, but kept signaling her not to approach, feeling very guilty internally. How did she suddenly lose control? How did she strike out? When did she learn to attack so directly and abruptly?

No, this time it was Chu Wuyi, but what if it’s Xiao Hu next time?

Thus, the next day, when Xiao Hua came up, as usual, wanting to hug Chen Muxue’s leg, Chen Muxue avoided her.

Xiao Hua thought it was accidental and approached again, but was avoided once more, her face full of disbelief...