Villain: He intercepted the heroine at the beginning, and the protagonists collapsed

390: Moon summary of indifferenceRegardless of the mockery they faced, everyone felt compelled to investigate, though Zhou Xun ultimately felt somewhat uncomfortable.

He was a native of Black City, so he knew all too well into whose hands the intellectual property of Black City had fallen.

”Zhou Xun, I know you are very capable. Being able to break through the blockade of the noble families and gather that information shows you have real skill, but you certainly wouldn’t dare to oppose the noble families, let alone vainly attempt to break that status quo!”

Yue Xiaojie said lazily, her eyes full of calculation.

She was quite satisfied with Zhou Xun’s talent; it was rare to see someone in Black City who could manage their own career to such an extent.

”Why bother struggling on your own? Come to our Yue family and you can obtain even more! Especially those things you currently cannot achieve. Isn’t that the reason you came to this palace?”

Listening to Yue Xiaojie’s words, Zhou Xun didn’t know what to say, but this olive branch was indeed tempting, enough to make one want to take a bite.

”Yes.”

Zhou Xun nodded.

He did not deny Yue Xiaojie’s words. Just as she said, the things they were able to obtain were all things that these noble families didn’t want.

But what did that even count for? If he sank into it and became like Wu Wenlong, believing that this was the only way to change his situation, wouldn’t he be denying his former self?

”Fine. I believe that one day you will eventually be willing to join us; only here can you obtain what you want.”

Yue Xiaojie wasn’t in a hurry. After all, talent was recruited slowly, and failing to get Zhou Xun wouldn’t pose any threat to her.

However, the man beside Zhou Xun made her wary. From beginning to end, Chen Tianming had appeared too calm.

Regarding everything that happened in this palace, he didn’t show much surprise, even having a sense of being accustomed to it, as if he had already witnessed too many such scenes.

”You are quite interesting. You mingle with Zhou Xun and Wu Wenlong, yet there is no aura of Blood Jade on you. Could it be that they didn’t share it with you?”

This sentence was clearly Yue Xiaojie trying to sow discord.

On the contrary, Chen Tianming wasn’t surprised, but Zhou Xun and Wu Wenlong were shocked beyond measure, staring at Chen Tianming in disbelief.

”What! Brother Chen, you didn’t absorb the Blood Jade?”

Wu Wenlong was the most worried, his voice rising a few notches.

Zhou Xun, however, was somewhat silent. Although he was also very surprised, he wanted to get accurate information from Chen Tianming himself.

He had taken the Blood Jade and knew that there were no problems with it.

Therefore, he was even more surprised as to why Chen Tianming didn’t take it, or perhaps the other party looked down on such things as Blood Jade.

Regardless of the situation, it at least proved one thing: Chen Tianming really hadn’t taken the Blood Jade, and yet Chen Tianming was the only one who possessed the Blood Jade.

After all, Chen Tianming had been the one to distribute it to them at the time, yet he hadn’t used it himself; this was completely unreasonable.

”Miss Yue, I indeed haven’t absorbed this Blood Jade yet, but I still have some in my hands. I plan to take them out to sell for money; after all, this thing doesn’t have much use for me anymore!”

Chen Tianming knew that everyone’s eyes were on him, especially Zhou Xun and Wu Wenlong.

They were both people who had taken the Blood Jade, and the two had a cooperative relationship with him. Offending them at this time would be of no benefit to him.

What needed to be explained, naturally, had to be explained.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun didn’t know how much to believe, but he still kindly patted Chen Tianming on the shoulder.

”Brother Chen, if you are short on money, just tell me. We have been through life and death together; our relationship is very good. How could you not trust me!”

Facing Zhou Xun’s seemingly reproachful words, Chen Tianming just smiled faintly, pushed the other’s hand away without a word, and looked at Wu Wenlong.

He knew Wu Wenlong must have many grievances to air, so it would be better to listen to everything they had to say before making a decision.

Receiving Chen Tianming’s gaze, Wu Wenlong curled his lips in displeasure.

He truly didn’t believe Chen Tianming’s words. After all, a good thing like Blood Jade could increase one’s strength. Even if it was insignificant, who could refuse an increase in strength?

The only explanation was that the Blood Jade was not a good thing and must have side effects, which was why Chen Tianming wouldn’t use it!

”Brother Chen, I am the elder brother who brought you in. Can you honestly tell me that this Blood Jade has no side effects?”

This question didn’t need Chen Tianming to answer; Yue Xiaojie couldn’t wait to shatter his inner defenses.

”Wu Wenlong, if I say you’re stupid, you don’t believe it. This Blood Jade is indeed a rare and good thing, but without the coordination of Nether Flowers, the Yin evil energy in your body cannot be neutralized and will only become a chronic ailment on your path of cultivation!”

Listening to Yue Xiaojie’s words, Wu Wenlong’s face indeed became much uglier.

With a dark face, he questioned Chen Tianming, ”Did you know from the start that this would be the result, which is why you gave the Blood Jade to us, while you took your own Blood Jade to sell for money!”

He knew he would face such questioning, but Chen Tianming was still displeased.

No matter how bad the Blood Jade was in the end, it was still a rare treasure. Some people might not be able to obtain it in their entire lives. Now that Wu Wenlong heard there were side effects, he avoided it like a snake or scorpion; it was truly contemptible.

”Wu Wenlong, Miss Yue has already told you the benefits of the Blood Jade. You should know that there is no gain without pain. Trying to get something for nothing is impossible to begin with, let alone with such a good item!”

Facing such questioning, there was no panic on Chen Tianming’s face, and his tone remained calm and waveless.

Seeing Chen Tianming’s appearance, the light in Yue Xiaojie’s eyes became even brighter.

”You are not from Black City, are you!”

”I am indeed not. Is there a problem?”

Hearing Chen Tianming’s words, Yue Xiaojie was even more excited—someone from outside Black City.

Everyone, whether noble families or others, wanted to make contact with such a person.

After all, they were born and raised in Black City and didn’t know what the scene was like outside Black City. Everyone was very curious about the unknown, and these large families were no exception.

”Hehehehe...”

”That is truly a big problem. I wonder, are all the talents outside Black City like you?”

Facing Yue Xiaojie’s question, Chen Tianming could only respond with a cold laugh.

He discovered that everyone in Black City was quite interested in people from outside Black City. At the beginning, Wu Wenlong was also very interested in his identity.

”I am actually quite curious, why are you people in Black City so interested in outsiders? Is there something you need my help with?”

”Naturally we are interested. After all, we have never been outside to see what the outside world is like. Who wouldn’t be curious?”