Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest-Chapter 615 - 77 Yun Jin is Afraid_2

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"Joke!" Yan Yu immediately sneered, "The Immortal Sword is blind to fairness, and actual combat doesn’t allow for much holding back. When did we ever spar without getting some bruises? Besides, even if something really did happen between me and Zhou Hongyu, what could you do about it? All you’d end up doing is secretly shedding tears in your bed at night!"

"I wouldn’t!" Lin Ning’s face turned red as she stuttered something about "I’m not jealous, I just don’t like being lied to," "The captain needs to be fair and not show favoritism," blah blah blah, causing Su Yunjin and Yan Yu to burst into laughter, filling the training ground with cheerful laughter.

On the side, Zhao Yuanzhen silently scrutinized Lin Ning, thinking to himself, If you’re not jealous, then I’ll eat my hat!

However, Ningning was trying to put pressure on the little thief and give him a warning—she, as the head consort, was naturally pleased to see this. So, she said aloud:

"Showing favoritism is indeed wrong. When it comes to the members of our own team, we should definitely be gentler than with strangers—to be fair and reasonable. Yan Yu, I don’t doubt that something happened between you and Zhou Hongyu, not because I trust your character, but because you always treat us with such indifference. There’s no reason you’d suddenly go out of your way to please Zhou Hongyu. Are we inferior to her in looks, figure, or temperament? That’s just illogical."

Yan Yu felt somewhat ashamed upon hearing this and thought to himself, This enchantress actually makes quite a bit of sense. I’m rather surprised.

From a mate-selection standpoint, our battle team didn’t lack in charming ladies with lovely appearances, svelte figures, and gentle personalities; there was certainly no need to stir up trouble with that hot pepper, Zhou Hongyu. She did have her charms, but beauties weren’t exactly in short supply for me!

The main reason was that, in her previous life, this girl was too reckless and ended up sending herself to her death. I didn’t want the nation to lose such a fierce general in this lifetime, so I put in sincere effort and silently contributed, purposely cultivating a relationship with her.

I don’t expect the country or you guys to understand my painstaking efforts, as when I made those efforts, I never thought about asking for anything in return!

I’d rather endure injustice as long as the country is strong and the people are safe! That’s who I am, that’s me!

Yan Yu let out a long sigh, shook his head, and fell silent, sporting a resolute expression that seemed to say, "My conscience is clear as the day and I bear no shame under heavens. Even if you look at me with cold disdain, I will bear it silently." Lin Ning, who was still somewhat angry, was swayed by Zhao Yuanzhen’s words and then by Yan Yu’s look of resignation, causing her heart to waver intensely.

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Could it be that I really misunderstood the captain?

That’s right, my looks are no worse than Captain Zhou’s, and proximity should give me the advantage—I’m right here and the captain doesn’t pursue me, so why would he go after the more ill-tempered Captain Zhou... Perhaps there really is some misunderstanding, making me overthink?

With that thought, she looked at Su Yunjin as if seeking help.

However, Su Yunjin wasn’t as easily deceived as Ningning because she was very clear about two things that are the most complex and variable in the world: the hearts of women and the inclinations of men.

What if the captain actually likes that spicy character?

Of course, Yun Jin was not a blunt person. She promptly laughed and said to Ningning:

"I’ve never doubted the captain, I’m just more concerned about his experiences outside, which is why I asked a few more questions. Even assuming the captain really does like Zhou Hongyu, that would be his own choice, and we can only wish them well, right, Ningning?"

Lin Ning was immediately struck dumb, as if tasting tea after a rain, with a strong flavor lingering in her mouth.

Yan Yu, however, was utterly pleased. He glanced at Lin Ning as if to say, "See, you’re the only one who’s jealous," making Lin Ning feel a surge of grievance.

In the past, Ningning would definitely have turned and run, unwilling to remain in this place of heartache, taking turns being bullied by the three.

But after being the Sword Immortal for so long, mentored tirelessly by Chen Lingyun and Su Yunjin, her mental resilience had strengthened considerably, and she scoffed:

"Right, right, right. If the captain gets together with Captain Zhou, I’ll definitely give you a big red envelope on your wedding day!"

The red envelope would contain a Flying Sword, ready to strike down this scoundrel!

Yan Yu didn’t care about her little tantrum. As a leader, expecting everyone to be wholeheartedly convinced was not realistic—establishing one’s authoritative position only required verbal assent.

"Why are you all down here?" Chen Lingyun came down the stairs, curiously asking, "Having a party?"

"We’re all training," Yan Yu turned his head and said, "Where’s Ruoxi?"

"She’s watching anime," Chen Lingyun replied.

"Call her down," Yan Yu ordered, "I’ve been away for just this one trip, and it’s a good opportunity to inspect you all, to see if anyone’s been slacking off lately."

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Of course, no one had been slacking off. Yan Yu had only been out for a day and a night; how much could they possibly slack off?

But he was just looking for an excuse, anyway. A few days without discipline, and they dare drag the captain into a little room and interrogate him fiercely. If allowed to continue, what’s next? Forcefully taking Primordial Yang or secretly forming a hidden pearl?

Such perverse tendencies, I will stamp them out!

After being rigorously drilled by the captain, the girls were indeed a lot more behaved and subdued, even Chen Lingyun, who usually smirked all day, had only weariness and numbness left on her face.

Yan Yu felt invigorated and immediately directed the girls to change into their pajamas and come to his room for a Joint Cultivation meeting, to refine Qi together.

He himself was close to achieving Perfect Marrow Cleansing and having been away for a day, his progress towards leveling up was delayed. Naturally, he worked extra hard that night, and didn’t even utter a word, focusing on transferring Circulating the Heavens within the team, vigorously boosting his cultivation.

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