章節 28: Cold Calculations
In the quiet, narrow alley, the indifferent man walked silently, his icy countenance devoid of any expression, an invisible aura of lethal intent gently swirling around him.
Within the realm of consciousness, certain malevolent whispers erupted in laughter.
(Ha ha ha... Human boy, you truly are astonishingly unpredictable! Heh heh... After exerting so much effort to rescue this little girl, you ultimately ended up killing her. I truly cannot comprehend it, cannot comprehend it at all.)
"..." Coldly brushing his hair back, Xiao Mu Yu replied icily, "I refuse to believe you haven't noticed."
(Noticed? Noticed what? What are you talking about? I completely fail to understand... Ha ha ha...)
However, the demon's mocking laughter met with silence from Xiao Mu Yu, prompting a sense of boredom.
(Furthermore, even if I truly understood, that little fox does not comprehend, do you not wish to explain? Come on... Consider it an act of kindness, allowing us two pitiful fools to witness the world's treachery... Ha ha ha...)
With a detached gaze, Xiao Mu Yu glanced down at the little fox, trembling in fear from the chilling aura, and said softly, "This is a conspiracy."
(Oh, a conspiracy? Heh heh... What leads you to that conclusion?) The demon appeared quite exhilarated by Xiao Mu Yu's response. (Quickly, tell me, human boy, I adore tales of intrigue and conspiracy, heh heh heh... Hurry up, I can hardly wait.)
"Firstly, the girl named Yaya is in cahoots with the nobleman named Joseph. This entire affair is nothing but a self-scripted drama aimed at achieving their own ends," Xiao Mu Yu stated coldly.
(Oh, oh, oh... How thrilling! Just hearing the beginning sets my blood on fire, heh heh heh... Human boy, continue, please... Ho ho ho...)
"..."
(...)
Then, silence enveloped the space.
(Hey, hey!! Why have you stopped speaking, human boy? Continue, you scoundrel!! Are you trying to amuse me? What happened next? What transpired?) The demon's dissatisfaction echoed loudly within the realm of consciousness.
"And then?" Xiao Mu Yu coolly brushed back his hair, replying, "Then, there was nothing more."
(Pfft, cough, cough... Are you a eunuch? And then there was nothing more!!! Are you jesting? You scoundrel, human boy!!! Go to hell!!! Ahhh...)
Roaring and clamoring, the demon's voice reverberated loudly within the realm of consciousness.
(You better tell me right now!! Immediately!! Clearly explain everything from beginning to end!!! Do you hear me?!!)
Turning coldly into another deserted alley, Xiao Mu Yu continued walking, his tone as frigid as ever, "The girl named Yaya is suspicious. The moment I first laid eyes on her, I sensed she had ulterior motives."
(Oh? So that's why you rejected that little girl's invitation to stay at her home? Heh heh... A wise choice indeed. However, human boy, I am quite curious—how did you know there was something off about her upon your first encounter, having never met her before?)
Ignoring the pretentious demon within his consciousness, Xiao Mu Yu simply analyzed, "The flow of people in Tianxin City is immense, particularly due to the concert of the songstress Freya, which has drawn countless fervent fans from across the continent. Consequently, the inns in Tianxin City are completely booked."
"At that time, many travelers from out of town gathered at the city gate. I believe not every one of them could find a place to stay. Therefore, for those operating shady inns, these travelers would be the most suitable targets. Yet, that woman named Yaya disregarded those travelers and approached me directly. This behavior in itself revealed her flaw."
(Oh, oh, oh, oh!! That makes sense, human boy! How did I not think of that? Ha ha ha... You truly are the clever one, no wonder you were able to seal me away, ha ha ha... But human boy, heh heh... You seem to have forgotten one thing, do you know what it is?)
(Ha ha ha... Let me graciously enlighten you: you are also one of those travelers, ha ha ha... From this perspective, that little girl approaching you is actually quite normal.)
"Not normal," Xiao Mu Yu coldly countered the demon's argument, his tone unwavering. "Her direct approach toward me instead of others is not an issue in itself; however, it defies common sense."
(Oh? How so? Seeking others is fine, but seeking you is not? Your reasoning is quite peculiar, heh heh heh... Generally speaking, as a man, if a stunning beauty were to approach you, you should be thrilled, right? I mean, it's every man's dream to have beautiful women approach him on the street, isn't it?)
"This world is very pragmatic; there has never been an inexplicable fondness between individuals. Opportunities do not simply fall from the sky. Those who hope to strike it lucky often find themselves sinking in some dark river."
His cold rhetoric sent a chill to the bone, and Xiao Mu Yu's gaze was frigid. "Indeed, a normal man approached by such a stunning beauty would likely be so excited that he would lose his bearings, completely oblivious to the unusual intentions behind her actions. This is the brilliance of these individuals; their beauty traps one effortlessly, rendering them defenseless."
(Heh heh heh... But they did not anticipate that the higher the climb, the greater the fall. You have seen through it all, ha ha ha... However, human boy, you have yet to answer why it is abnormal for that poor girl to approach you. Hurry up, hurry up... I can hardly wait... Ha ha ha...)
"That woman played the role of a frail, impoverished girl, seeking to improve her family's financial situation by capitalizing on the fact that the inns in the city were full and countless travelers were without lodging. Now, let me ask you a question: what kind of person do you think I am?" Xiao Mu Yu coldly inquired of the demon.
(You? Heh heh heh... Do I even need to say? You are, without a doubt, cold-hearted! Selfish! Cruel! Dark! Evil! Sordid! Every derogatory term in the human lexicon fits you perfectly!!! This is an industry consensus!!! Your wickedness even puts me, a demon, to shame, ha ha ha...)
Ignoring the demon's frenzied laughter and scornful taunts within the realm of consciousness, Xiao Mu Yu continued with a detached demeanor, "Thus, for someone like me, I believe I am certainly not the ideal target for a stranger to approach. Among the travelers entering the city, there are numerous individuals who appear amiable and approachable; each of them would be far more suitable for a conversation than I, the cold, unapproachable outsider."
"Yet that woman disregarded those optimal targets and instead sought out the most unlikely candidate for her clientele—me. This, indeed, is her greatest flaw."
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