**Chapter 48: Come Stay at My Place, My Bed is Big and Comfy**
The next event was almost anticlimactic.
After Yun Zhonghe became famous overnight by effortlessly defeating Lin Feng, the other contestants were so intimidated that they hardly dared to step up for a challenge.
Well, one brave soul thought, “Why not give it a shot?” But as soon as he saw Yun Zhonghe’s fingers glowing with golden light again, he threw in the towel faster than you can say “I surrender!”
He could practically feel the Sword Qi capable of shredding him into a million pieces.
After that, Yun Zhonghe stayed atop the stage, basking in glory until the competition ended, and secured a coveted spot as a formal disciple of the Xuantian Sect!
Meanwhile, Lin Zhongyu was having a slightly more eventful time.
Thanks to the vision-enhancing powers of her Golden Emperor Sacred Eyes and her dazzling combat skills and evasive maneuvers, she managed to defeat one contender after thirty rounds of fierce fighting.
Then she went on to crush four more challengers, firmly clutching the title of champion while leaving little room for the others to catch a break.
If Yun Zhonghe was the Indomitable Champion, then Lin Zhongyu was the ultimate underdog—the quintessential story of a fiery comeback.
It felt like her energy was running low, reminiscent of countless invincible protagonists in adrenaline-filled novels, yet she never faltered. Patience? Off the charts! Unyielding? Absolutely!
Even Yun Zhonghe found himself inspired by her fighting spirit and yearned to experience such an exhilarating battle!
Alas, the high life did come with a cost—nobody was brave enough to challenge him.
Eventually, the time limit arrived.
Yun Zhonghe, Lin Zhongyu, and one unimportant bystander successfully secured their spots!
Even though the Lin family had made quite a spectacle during this selection process, nothing could overshadow Lin Zhongyu’s amazing performance.
From being a total loser just a month ago to now rocketing to excellence, who could have seen this transformation into a fiery phoenix?
Lin Zhongyu’s tale would undoubtedly become a legendary story in Cangzhou City, a beacon of hope for countless disheartened youths.
Especially that line, “Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don’t bully the poor girl!”—it quickly became a cultural phenomenon!
Yun Zhonghe found himself questioning if he wanted to go home at all.
But that was a story for another day.
…
After the ceremony, there should’ve been a celebratory banquet.
When a family member successfully enters the Xuantian Sect, a lavish feast is typically thrown to celebrate with the elite.
However, Yun Zhonghe and the others had other pressing matters on their minds, so they skipped the festivities.
He and Mu Jixue rushed over to the Immortal Alliance to assist with the investigation.
“Little Yu, if they bully you, make sure to tell me!”
“Xue’er, stop worrying! I’ll be just fine,” Lin Zhongyu reassured her, rolling her eyes at Mu Jixue’s exaggerated concern like she was about to embark on a distant journey.
Meanwhile, Yun Zhonghe had already sent Tao Jiu’er ahead to work some connections.
Of course, this wasn’t about bribing officials to spring Lin Zhongyu. He just hoped they’d be easy on her and not make her suffer too much.
He arranged for decent meals and ensured she would be in a favorable interrogation room. I mean, after five intense battles, the girl should at least get a comfy bed to recuperate on, right?
So, basically, he was just being humane and reasonable—legally speaking. Worst case, he could dip into his personal stash to upgrade Lin Zhongyu’s “hardware”.
Money talks, right?
“Rest assured, Mu Girl, Lin Girl won’t suffer in there.”
Yun Zhonghe casually said that to ease Mu Jixue’s worries.
But the sharp Lin Zhongyu detected more behind those words.
Yun Zhonghe never lied. If he was confident, it meant he already had things worked out; otherwise, he would have sounded vague.
She realized he must have pulled some strings to help her.
Feeling increasingly indebted to him made Lin Zhongyu wonder whether she could ever repay it.
“Anyway, Xue’er, Yun Bro, I’m off! You two get busy; I’ll be back soon. And Xue’er, no fighting with Yun Bro, okay? Just wait for me like a good girl.”
Before leaving, Lin Zhongyu made sure to remind Mu Jixue.
“Uh, why would I even argue with him?”
Mu Jixue complained, though she was a bit more lenient with Yun Zhonghe since he’d helped a lot today. She wasn’t that ungrateful.
Still, she couldn’t help but sulk as she glanced at Yun Zhonghe, finally declaring, “I’ll get along with him!”
With a reluctant acceptance, she regarded him as “at least a friend” now.
That was about as big a concession as she could make.
Satisfied, Lin Zhongyu waved goodbye and entered the interrogation room with the enforcers from the Immortal Alliance.
As she was led away, Mu Jixue’s face betrayed concern.
Seeing the two girls getting along, Yun Zhonghe felt quite pleased.
“All right, Little Yu is in, so I can just wait here. Yun Bro, you should head off to rest.”
Mu Jixue fumbled her words, unable to look Yun Zhonghe in the eye.
She was not quite used to being alone with him; standing next to him made her feel like she was about to be devoured.
She couldn’t understand why she felt that way.
Still, she changed how she referred to him, dropping the rude nicknames and choosing to call him “Yun Bro” like Lin Zhongyu did.
Yup, he was definitely older.
“I’ll stay here too! Going back means more chores; I just want to relax for a bit,” Yun Zhonghe decided.
Mu Jixue was annoyed. Why did this guy stick to her like glue? It was like trying to shake off a piece of chewing gum!
She wanted to kick him out but then recalled Lin Zhongyu’s warning and swallowed her words, grumbling instead.
“Suit yourself.”
Yun Zhonghe sensed her attitude was a bit off.
Sigh. Why was it so hard for her and Huang Mao to get along when they all just cared so much about the female leads?
Shouldn’t we be bros instead?
Suddenly, he had an idea and leaned closer to Mu Jixue, whispering, “How about you come stay at my place?”
Mu Jixue: ???
Mu Jixue’s neck twisted awkwardly as she blinked at him, her expression comically frozen, complete with a big question mark above her head as if she had misheard.
Seeing her confusion, Yun Zhonghe repeated, “Didn’t you guys fall out with the Lin family? Come stay at my house! My bed is really big and comfy.”
This time, Mu Jixue finally got it.
But her face turned crimson instantly.
“What the heck are you talking about?! Unfathomable!”
