Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 141: Turning Against Each Other Ruthlessly

Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Turning Against Each Other Ruthlessly

Upon entering the classroom, the students all looked at Chu Feng with eyes full of awe and admiration.

Ninth Rank Swordsman and top-ranked alchemy skills in the school—these stellar achievements completely wiped away the label of "waste" and "underperformer" from Chu Feng.

"Chu Feng, morning!"

"Chu Feng, Pill Master, are you free tonight to give me some guidance?"

Facing his classmates’ greetings, Chu Feng responded indifferently. His gaze fell upon Lin Yuxin, the class flower. She hadn’t attended class for several days, but today, Chu Feng noticed Lin Yuxin had dressed particularly exquisitely.

Like a beautiful butterfly, she was dazzling, stealing the spotlight.

"Yu Xin, you look beautiful today!"

"Really?" Lin Yuxin’s tone was cold. She barely glanced at Chu Feng before lowering her head again to toy with an ornate hairpin.

Normally, when Chu Feng entered the classroom, Lin Yuxin would show him a joyful smile.

But today, her attitude was oddly indifferent and dismissive.

"This hairpin is crafted from Fire Jade and embedded with several gemstones—it must have cost quite a fortune, hasn’t it?" Chu Feng’s sharp eyes immediately recognized that the hairpin Lin Yuxin was fiddling with must be worth at least a thousand silver taels.

An accessory of such value—her family was poor and couldn’t possibly afford it.

"Hmm! A friend gave it to me!" Lin Yuxin still didn’t lift her head, her affection for the Fire Jade hairpin evident in her caress.

It gleamed with a fiery radiance, its beauty undeniable.

Lin Yuxin’s social circle had always been simple and unassuming—who could have gifted her such an extravagant item?

Chu Feng’s expression grew darker.

With his life experience and intuition, coupled with Lin Yuxin’s sudden cold demeanor, it was nearly certain—she had found someone new.

Even though Chu Feng and Lin Yuxin’s relationship hadn’t progressed beyond holding hands, and their bond could hardly be described as intimate, the fact that Chu Feng had repeatedly helped, saved, and pursued her was undeniable.

Though neither of them had explicitly defined their relationship, it was tacitly understood they were a couple.

There had been times when, if not for Chu Feng’s intervention, Lin Yuxin might have been harmed by others.

She was far from clueless; after witnessing Chu Feng’s exceptional talent and abilities, she had gradually shifted her attitude from cold detachment to respectful admiration, and even deliberately cultivated a romantic dynamic between them.

Yet now, without warning, she had completely turned her back on him and embraced someone new.

Chu Feng couldn’t help but think of Chang’e from his previous life.

Lin Yuxin was just as shameless as Chang’e.

"Who gave you that hairpin?" Chu Feng suppressed the anger rising within him.

"None of your business!" Lin Yuxin’s voice carried impatience mixed with a touch of frost.

The other students in the class watched with gleeful anticipation, eager for the drama to unfold. Recently, Chu Feng had been basking in the spotlight, his achievements stirring envy among many of his peers.

Witnessing Chu Feng face some setbacks granted them a warped sense of satisfaction.

At least they could find some psychological equilibrium.

"Yu Xin, if you wanted a beautiful hairpin, you could have simply told me. Suddenly accepting such an expensive gift from another man, while drastically changing your attitude towards me—this really hurts me, you know?"

If it weren’t for the lingering attachments of his previous life, Chu Feng wouldn’t even have bothered with someone like Lin Yuxin. To put it bluntly, a woman of Lin Yuxin’s caliber was far below his standards.

"Hmph, you? Gift me something? Can you even afford it?"

"Chu Feng, let me tell you—stop clinging to me. Just seeing your poor face makes me feel nauseous and disgusted."

Lin Yuxin’s cold sneer accompanied words that cut deeply.

It was hard to believe she could be such a ruthless woman.

"Just a hairpin—I can obviously afford it!" Disappointment flickered in Chu Feng’s eyes, and the flames of his anger intensified.

With the wealth he had accumulated, any noble brat or rich kid within the Jianyun Dynasty daring to show off before him would be crushed utterly.

Lin Yuxin calling him a "poor wretch" was simply ludicrous.

Passing up a golden husband and choosing someone inferior to Chu Feng—how blind could she be?

"You can afford it? The Sword King Mansion isn’t much better than a beggar’s den. Even if you manage to sell all you have for a hairpin, what about everything else? Do you have what it takes?"

"He has a lavish mansion, an entourage of servants catering to him, and a luxurious carriage to travel in. His status is impressive, and his job is dignified and reputable. When my mother needed medical treatment, he paid for it without batting an eye. Whatever I desire, he can provide effortlessly."

"Chu Feng, compared to him, you are worlds apart."

Lin Yuxin showered her new boyfriend in praise.

Her words revealed that their relationship had been going on for quite some time. He had even met her mother and brought her to his home.

Such privileges were ones Chu Feng had never received.

Money truly was powerful—it had managed to completely captivate Lin Yuxin, a once-proud girl, rendering her a willing prisoner of its allure.

"Since you’ve made your choice, that’s perfect. I’ve gained my freedom as well." Chu Feng realized the lingering attachments from his previous life were slowly dissipating. Lin Yuxin’s heartlessness was like a blade, cutting away those ties bit by bit.

While Lin Yuxin perceived Chu Feng as nothing more than a penniless pauper unworthy of her, Chu Feng felt she wasn’t worth his time either.

After his declaration, Chu Feng flashed a relaxed smile and went to his seat.

Lin Yuxin couldn’t help but be taken aback. She had fully anticipated that Chu Feng would beg and plead with her not to move on—that he would cling and pester her shamelessly.

She hadn’t expected Chu Feng to be so carefree. That smile, that air of relief, felt more like someone unburdened.

"Hmph, Chu Feng—I know you well, don’t I? You’re just putting on a brave face, pretending to be fine. Outwardly you’re smiling, but your heart must be crying!"

Lin Yuxin loudly exposed what she believed to be the truth about Chu Feng.

At least that’s how she saw it.

"Heh, all I can say is, I wish you the best! May you find happiness!" Chu Feng chuckled before ignoring her completely.

Instead, he took out a basic Sword Dao cultivation book and began studying.

Soon, he would move up to the Sword Master Realm, and he needed to prepare properly.

Lin Yuxin still arrogantly clung to her belief that Chu Feng was faking his composure.

...

The day passed quickly. Chu Feng even took the time to consult the teacher about issues to watch for when attempting to break through to the Sword Master Realm.

After school, as he left the classroom, he hadn’t walked far before Teacher Xie called out to him.

Teacher Xie rarely appeared flustered, but now she struggled, hesitant to speak and clearly holding something back.

"Teacher Xie, are you perhaps facing some difficulty? Please, do tell. As long as there’s any way I can help, I will do so with no hesitation!" Chu Feng held Teacher Xie in high regard and was deeply thankful for her.

She was an exceptional teacher.