In a Fantasy World as Cannon Fodder, I Got Entangled with the Heroine - Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Hu Murui’s Earnest Plea

Translation by: Weebsread👹

Bang—

Bai Piaoxue kicked open the door and stomped in, only to see Hu Murui gripping Jiang Qian’s right hand tightly with both of hers.

Jealousy instantly flared in Bai Piaoxue’s chest. Without a word, she marched forward and wedged herself between them, forcibly prying Hu Murui’s hands away with a crisp slap.

Hu Murui recoiled, pain flashing across her face. She glared daggers at Bai Piaoxue, her voice sharp with anger. “What’s your problem? Are you insane? Why did you hit me out of nowhere?!”

“And what gives you the right to grab our Azure Mountain Sect Chief Disciple’s hand?” Bai Piaoxue snapped back, her tone icy. “Haven’t you ever heard that men and women shouldn’t touch each other so casually?”

As she spoke, Bai Piaoxue slipped her arms possessively around Jiang Qian’s right arm.

Hu Murui gawked at the scene, incredulous. “Oh, so men and women shouldn’t touch? Then what do you call this?”

Bai Piaoxue responded coolly, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, “Jiang Qian and I are fellow disciples. We’re close—this is completely normal.”

As if this sort of thing happened all the time.

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Hu Murui eyed Bai Piaoxue’s display, her brow furrowing.

Wait, wasn’t Bai Piaoxue in love with Brother Duan?

She distinctly remembered—just last year, she and Bai Piaoxue had argued constantly over Brother Duan.

So why was she suddenly set on Jiang Qian now?

Hold on. If Bai Piaoxue was showing interest in Jiang Qian, that meant Brother Duan was wide open.

The thought brought a sly smile to Hu Murui’s lips.

Just then, Chen Xiaoxiao approached Jiang Qian and asked, “Senior Brother, what did the Young Sect Mistress of the Beast Taming Sect want with you?”

“She wants me to teach her those beast taming techniques I supposedly inherited!” Jiang Qian said, rubbing his forehead with his left hand, exasperated.

Hu Murui had barged in uninvited, insisting that he instruct her in the methods he used to control and tame demonic beasts.

What a joke. Jiang Qian didn’t have the slightest clue about actually controlling or taming demonic beasts. Of the three he possessed, one had been a gift from the system, another he’d stumbled upon by pure luck, and the last had simply chosen to follow him on its own.

His so-called “beast taming inheritance” was just a convenient cover—a way to keep others from discovering he’d actually received the Eternal Demon Sovereign’ true legacy.

How was he supposed to teach Hu Murui anything?

Chen Xiaoxiao nodded, understanding. “Ah, I see. No wonder.”

After all, Hu Murui was the Young Sect Mistress of the Beast Taming Sect. Of course she’d seek out higher-level techniques.

Remembering her business, Hu Murui turned back to Jiang Qian, her gaze suddenly earnest. “Jiang Qian, just teach me, please? Just this once?”

“If you agree, I’ll make sure you’re well rewarded. What do you say?”

Jiang Qian shook his head helplessly. “No, really, I can’t teach you anything.”

“You’re just being stingy! You clearly don’t want to share. Listen, I’m not asking you for free—just name your price!” As she spoke, Hu Murui even took off her storage ring and offered it to him.

Honestly, these days, nobody believes the truth anymore.

Watching Hu Murui’s persistence, Jiang Qian felt a headache coming on.

“If Jiang Qian doesn’t want to teach you, then drop it,” Bai Piaoxue cut in sharply.

Hu Murui’s temper flared again, and she was about to retort when—

Suddenly, Duan Yuqing appeared in the doorway. “Junior Sister, what are you doing here? So this is where you ran off to.”

Instantly, Hu Murui’s anger vanished. She hurried over to Duan Yuqing, her eyes bright and her voice gentle—like a girl seeing her beloved. “Brother Duan, it’s been so long!”

But Duan Yuqing didn’t even spare her a glance. Without a word, he went straight to check on Jiang Zixuan, openly fussing over her.

Left awkwardly to one side, Hu Murui didn’t quite know what to do with herself.

Jiang Zixuan, meanwhile, looked decidedly impatient at Duan Yuqing’s attention. To her, he was nothing more than a fellow disciple.

Still, she couldn’t bring herself to completely brush him off—after all, he’d helped her many times before.

Jiang Qian watched the tangled drama play out, grinning like a spectator at some over-the-top melodrama.

He had to admit, if he weren’t standing there himself, he might have forgotten this really was a full-blown Mary Sue fantasy world.

He lounged back in a stone chair, sipping tea and cracking Sunflower seeds, the perfect picture of someone enjoying the spectacle.

“Senior Brother, I just remembered there’s something I have to do, so I’ll be going now!” With that, Jiang Zixuan turned and walked away in a hurry.

Duan Yuqing stared after her, then shot Jiang Qian a resentful look before dashing off in pursuit.

What did that look mean? What’s this got to do with me?

Jiang Qian rolled his eyes at Duan Yuqing’s dramatics. Jiang Zixuan had come here of her own accord—he hadn’t summoned her. If anything, Duan Yuqing should be looking in the mirror.

Hu Murui stood silent for a moment as she watched Duan Yuqing and Jiang Zixuan leave, then turned suddenly to Bai Piaoxue and blurted, “So Brother Duan likes that girl, huh?”

Bai Piaoxue ignored her completely. As far as she was concerned, Duan Yuqing was part of her past—her heart belonged to Jiang Qian now.

But even without a response, Hu Murui had seen enough.

A wave of bitterness washed over her. She’d liked Duan Yuqing first; why should she let another girl swoop in and take him away?

Bai Piaoxue understood all too well how Hu Murui felt in that moment. Yet in her own mind, she felt nothing but lucky—she’d met Jiang Qian precisely when she needed to.

With that thought, she hugged Jiang Qian’s arm even tighter, vowing silently that she’d never let go.

After a while, Hu Murui glanced over at Bai Piaoxue, still clinging to Jiang Qian’s side with fierce determination.

So, that’s how it is, Hu Murui thought. Bai Piaoxue ended up with Jiang Qian only after Brother Duan stopped caring.

In other words—she was only with Jiang Qian as a substitute for Brother Duan.

To be fair, in both looks and strength, Jiang Qian was Duan Yuqing’s equal.

Ah, Bai Piaoxue really gives up too easily.

But me? I’m not the type to quit so easily.

A flicker of determination flashed in Hu Murui’s eyes. At the same time, she shot Jiang Qian a look full of sympathy.

What is with this girl? Jiang Qian wondered, puzzled. Why is she looking at me like I’m the one who needs pity?

I haven’t pitied her—so why is she giving me that look?

Jiang Qian was left completely baffled by Hu Murui’s sudden show of sympathy.

In the next moment, Hu Murui left without another word.

Bai Piaoxue and Chen Xiaoxiao didn’t linger much longer either, soon excusing themselves from Jiang Qian’s residence.

At last, Jiang Qian let out a long sigh, a broad smile on his face. “Finally! Some peace and quiet. I can actually enjoy a little tranquility for once.”

But before the words had even finished leaving his lips—

A young man strode in, bearing himself with grace, his hair tied up with a jade crown.

He greeted Jiang Qian with a warm smile, clasping his fists in respectful salute. “Senior Brother! It’s me—your junior, Chen Shimin. I’ve come to pay my respects!”