Chapter 0915: Creating Something from Nothing

Chapter 0915: Making Something Out of Nothing

Yu Shutian was worried that Qin Yun had snuck in. If discovered, the consequences would be severe.

As for someone like Gao Jinglin, he loved stirring up trouble. He had previously butted heads with Hong Mengshu and was also jealous upon seeing Qin Yun become friends with Yu Shutian.

Gao Jinglin had been staring at Yu Shutian from the crowd, so the moment he spotted Qin Yun beside her, he immediately approached.

"Xiao Tian, don’t worry! I came in legitimately!" Qin Yun said. "If he wants to cause trouble, he’ll only get himself in trouble!"

"Really? How did you get in?" Yu Shutian asked in a low voice, still somewhat concerned.

Qin Yun smiled but didn’t answer, instead turning his gaze toward the approaching Gao Jinglin.

As soon as Gao Jinglin arrived, he looked Qin Yun up and down with contempt and sneered, "Oh, isn’t this the guy who tried to rely on women to sneak into the Hundred Towers Sect? You don’t have an invitation card, nor are you an Emperor Wu. How did you get in?"

"How I got in is none of your business," Qin Yun replied lightly. "There are so many people here—why don’t you ask them how they got in instead of questioning me?"

Gao Jinglin scoffed. "Because I’m absolutely certain you’re not an Emperor Wu and don’t have an invitation card. Yet you somehow made it into such a high-profile trade fair—it makes me very suspicious!"

Yu Shutian pulled Qin Yun’s arm. "Ignore him. Let’s go check out that area over there!"

She was afraid things might escalate, and if Qin Yun’s cover was blown, it would mean trouble.

Qin Yun didn’t engage further with Gao Jinglin and followed Yu Shutian away.

But to their surprise, Gao Jinglin chased after them, refusing to let it go.

"Hold it right there! How does someone like you even qualify to enter the Tian Family Manor?" Gao Jinglin shouted loudly, making sure everyone heard.

Gao Jinglin was certain Qin Yun had no right to be there and was convinced he had snuck in. He decided to make a scene to humiliate Qin Yun.

Qin Yun said, "Tian Siyu and Tian Dajiang brought me in!"

Gao Jinglin burst into laughter. "Why not just say Old Feitian of the Tian Family brought you in? Someone like you isn’t even worthy of being a servant to the Young Manor Lords, let alone their friend! What a ridiculous excuse!"

Yu Shutian believed Qin Yun because she knew he was an unassuming Runes Master with hidden depths—someone who undoubtedly knew many influential figures.

A crowd quickly gathered around them.

Seeing the growing audience, Gao Jinglin raised his voice. "Everyone, that young lady is Miss Yu. As you all know, she is the beloved of Young Master Chu!"

"And this guy? He’s just a gold-digger who somehow fooled Miss Yu. He plans to sneak into the Hundred Towers Sect by clinging to her once she passes the entrance exam!"

Yu Shutian was fairly well-known, though many had never seen her in person.

Now that Gao Jinglin had pointed her out, the crowd finally saw this famous young woman.

"Isn’t Yu Shutian that Astromancer? I heard she has deep knowledge of the stars and even cultivates Stellar Force!"

"No wonder Young Master Chu has his eye on her! Not only is she beautiful, but her talents are exceptional too!"

"That freeloader must be crazy! How dare he compete with Young Master Chu for a woman!"

"He doesn’t have an invitation card and isn’t an Emperor Wu—how did he get in? He must’ve snuck in!"

The onlookers immediately began condemning Qin Yun.

From their words, Qin Yun quickly realized that Young Master Chu was someone many tried to curry favor with, frequently active in various circles—hence why so many were eager to take his side.

Gao Jinglin was quite pleased with himself and continued, "Miss Yu, you must have been tricked by that guy! You shouldn't stay with him. Young Master Chu has nothing but sincere feelings for you!"

"I've only met Young Master Chu once! I acknowledge his kindness, but that's all," Yu Shutian said softly, clearly frustrated because the whole town believed she and Young Master Chu were a pair.

"I see! That guy must have been badmouthing Young Master Chu behind his back!" Gao Jinglin pointed at Qin Yun and shouted, "You bastard, you're finished! You've offended Young Master Chu and sneaked into this place—there's no escape for you today!"

"Young Master Chu is so outstanding, yet he couldn't win Miss Yu's heart! Someone must have been slandering him behind his back!"

"Exactly! So many women want to marry Young Master Chu—he excels in every way."

"Who is that guy anyway? He looks like a smooth-talking freeloader. He must have said terrible things about Young Master Chu and convinced Miss Yu to ignore him!"

"Let's inform Young Master Chu immediately and have him come here!"

Indeed, someone in the crowd could contact Young Master Chu. A middle-aged Emperor Wu took out a message conch and quickly sent a message to Young Master Chu.

The crowd watched with envy, as being able to contact Young Master Chu directly suggested a close relationship.

The middle-aged Emperor Wu also wore a smug look.

Qin Yun said, "I already told you—I was brought here by Tian Dajiang and Tian Siyu! They went to find their grandfather and will return soon."

Gao Jinglin sneered, "Who do you think you are? Tian Dajiang and Tian Siyu only associate with people of status and reputation. A freeloader like you isn't even fit to polish their shoes!"

"Ah Yun, let's go!" Yu Shutian quickly grabbed Qin Yun's hand, trying to shove through the crowd.

Seeing them holding hands, the onlookers gasped aloud.

Generally, a man and woman holding hands indicated a close relationship—meaning Yu Shutian had already chosen someone else. Young Master Chu, who had pursued her for so long, had lost his sweetheart to another man!

"You're finished! You stole Young Master Chu's sweetheart!" Gao Jinglin said coldly.

"If Young Master Chu truly cared, he should have sent Xiao Tian some gifts, right? Did he?" Qin Yun asked, glancing at Yu Shutian.

Yu Shutian shook her head. "Young Master Chu only sent messengers asking me to meet him. There was not a shred of sincerity!"

Gao Jinglin retorted, "And what about you? What gifts have you given Miss Yu?"

Qin Yun took out an Emperor-grade Source Stone and handed it to Yu Shutian, smiling. "I'm giving her this! Xiao Tian, this is for you!"

Many Emperor Wu present immediately recognized the incredibly rare Emperor-grade Source Stone, worth four to five billion!

A gift this extravagant, right off the bat!

Not even Young Master Chu—let alone his father—could easily produce a gift of this caliber.

Gao Jinglin was instantly speechless.

Even as a Martial King, he knew that even his Emperor Wu elders would never part with such a treasure if they obtained one—they would keep it for themselves.

Anyone who could produce an Emperor-grade Source Stone must have considerable influence, making it entirely plausible that he knew Tian Siyu and Tian Dajiang.

Yu Shutian accepted the Emperor-grade Source Stone from Qin Yun, knowing it was just for show—she would return it later. Besides, she didn’t need a Source Stone anyway.

After a stunned pause, Gao Jinglin stuttered, "Y-you... that Source Stone... must be stolen! Summon the steward here—I heard he's a friend of Young Master Chu!"

The crowd, though envious of the Emperor-grade Source Stone, also realized Qin Yun must have an extraordinary background and didn't dare utter another word.

At this moment, a burly middle-aged man with an arrogant expression walked over.

"The Butler is here!"

"Greetings, Butler!"

"..."

A crowd of people respectfully greeted the Butler in unison.

The Butler was a Martial Emperor Realm expert and held considerable status in the Tian Family. He was also acquainted with Young Master Chu.

As soon as the Butler arrived, Gao Jinglin rushed over, bowing so low he practically groveled.

Qin Yun scoffed to himself—this Butler was merely a servant, yet Gao Jinglin actually groveled before such a subordinate.

"Butler, this guy claims he was brought in by the two young Manor Lords, Da Jiang and Si Yu. Do you know him?" Gao Jinglin pointed at Qin Yun and said, "This guy’s got an Emperor-grade Source Stone and just gave it to Miss Yu!"

"Miss Yu, you are the woman Young Master Chu has his eyes on. How could you be so shameless, cozying up to another man?" The Butler shot Qin Yun a cold glance. "This man is no friend of the two young Manor Lords! The young Manor Lords wouldn’t give him the time of day! Otherwise, his Emperor-grade Source Stone would have been given to them instead!"

Gao Jinglin puffed up with even more arrogance. "Butler, this guy isn’t even at the Martial Emperor Realm, nor does he have an invitation card for the assessment. So how did he get in?"

Yu Shutian said angrily, "I don’t belong to Young Master Chu! Him wanting me is his problem—why should I be forbidden from being with other men just because he likes me? Is Young Master Chu here? If he is, I’ll make things clear with him today!"

Qin Yun scoffed. "Xiao Tian and I are just ordinary friends. I gave her the Emperor-grade Source Stone because she needed it to break through a bottleneck! Young Master Chu, on the other hand, has never given her anything. What kind of loser is he?"

The crowd erupted at his words!

Someone actually dared to speak of Young Master Chu like this!

"Just you wait! Young Master Chu is on his way, and you’ll be finished!" The middle-aged Martial Emperor said furiously.

"Butler, arrest him immediately! He slithered into the Tian Family Manor—who knows, maybe that Emperor-grade Source Stone was stolen from here!" Gao Jinglin whispered. "Let me handle this—I’ll drag him out myself!"

The Butler’s face brightened with greed, and he quickly said, "Good! Go and seize him!"

Gao Jinglin walked over with a smirk. "You thieving rat! Today, I’ll take you down! No wonder you could afford to be so generous—you stole the Tian Family’s Emperor-grade Source Stone!"

The Butler said coldly, "I authorized his arrest! That Emperor-grade Source Stone is indeed our Tian Family’s property!"

The crowd buzzed with outrage. Though they didn’t know the truth, they all began denouncing Qin Yun as a vile thief.

Yu Shutian’s blood boiled. This was beyond shameless—it was unbelievable—never had she encountered such shameless people!

But nothing burned her more than the Butler’s claim, saying she was Young Master Chu’s property and thus shouldn’t get too close to other men.