chapter 8 Trash versus genius ===

"Of course I'm not convinced. A waste like you, are you even worthy of comparing with the Family Head?" Serene Mu coldly stated.
The crowd sighed. Even though the Family Head now had an exceptionally impressive appearance, trash was still trash, and a useless person was still a useless person.
Miss Lily Mu was a famous genius in the Purple Moon Country, becoming a fifth-level martial artist at the young age of seventeen. How could the Family Head compare to her?
Lily Mu said, "Today, for the sake of my dear Ethan brother, I want to make a bet with Serene?"
Serene Mu raised an eyebrow slightly, "A bet, tell me about it."
"I want to have a match with the head of the Mu family. If the head of the Mu family wins, then dear Ethan brother will also discover your merits and willingly marry you. If I win, I request the head of the Mu family to refrain from bothering dear Ethan brother and to annul the engagement with him."
Ethan Xuanyuan said with aching heart, "Lily, you don't have to do this. For me, challenging this waste, even if you win, won't be good for your reputation!"
Lily Mu softly said, "For dear Ethan brother, I'm willing to do anything. Only this way can dear Ethan brother regain his freedom."
"When I marry you, I will definitely treat you well!" Ethan Xuanyuan said with deep affection.
"Alright! It's just a fight, and if the Family Head agrees, that's all. If you win, do as you wish. But if I win, Lily Mu, you must promise me one thing." Serene Mu said coldly.
"Okay." Lily Mu agreed without hesitation, because she believed in herself and knew she wouldn't lose.
"This place is not spacious. Let's have our fight outside!" Serene Mu walked out to an open space.
Everyone was stunned. This Serene Mu, inexplicably, wasn't dead, but her mind seemed to be seriously affected.
She, a person who couldn't cultivate, who couldn't practice martial arts, wanted to spar with Lily Mu, a genius. Wasn't this seeking humiliation?
Lily Mu walked up to Serene Mu and said, "I'm going to attack now, Family Head, be careful!"
The long sword unsheathed, rushing toward Serene Mu like a snake.
However, when the strike passed, she didn't even touch the hem of Serene Mu's clothes.
Everyone rubbed their eyes. Could they have been mistaken? How was this possible?
There was no trace of martial or spiritual energy fluctuations on Serene Mu, yet she had dodged Lily Mu's attack.
Lily Mu also had a look of disbelief. She spent every day with Serene Mu and knew her very well! When did she become so fast?
Her moves became sharper, and Serene Mu had to be defeated.
Second strike, third strike, fourth strike...
At this point, Lily Mu was sweating profusely. No matter how hard she tried to land a hit on Serene Mu, she couldn't touch her even a bit.
Everyone gaped in astonishment. Was this really their useless Family Head?
Lily Mu's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness. The power of a fifth-level martial artist erupted completely, preparing for a fatal blow to Serene Mu!
But before she could execute her move, Serene Mu's figure appeared beside her like a ghost, and her hands, as strong as steel, clamped down on her wrists.
"You... let go..." Lily Mu's forehead was beaded with cold sweat, her voice hoarse.
"Click!" Serene Mu's hand twisted gently. Lily Mu's wrist was crushed.
"Ah—!" Lily Mu screamed, her face pale as paper! Ethan Xuanyuan listened in heartbreak.
He angrily shouted, "Serene Mu, stop it! Lily has already lost, yet you still resort to such cruel methods. You are truly malicious."
Serene Mu looked innocent, saying, "Prince Li must be mistaken. In fact, the Family Head has always been kind. The real malice lies elsewhere!"
Serene Mu released her grip, and a poisoned dagger slipped out of Lily Mu's sleeve, falling into her hand. It aimed for Serene Mu's heart.
"Click!" However, before it could reach Serene Mu's heart, her other hand intercepted it!
Directly crushed, no negotiations needed!
"Clang!" The dagger fell to the ground.
Serene Mu smiled, "I am truly kind. I can't bring myself to resort to sneak attacks like this."
Ethan Xuanyuan was somewhat stunned. The usually gentle Lily had actually resorted to such a treacherous move.
But looking at that delicate, bloodless face, Ethan Xuanyuan's protective instincts surged. "If you want to marry me, you must have Lily's consent. Otherwise, it's just a dream!" A look of triumph flashed in Lily Mu's eyes. Serene Mu, I will never let you have your way.
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