Chapter 219: The Focus of All Eyes

Chapter 219: The Focus of All Eyes

Looking at Tuoba Xiao in the distance, Su Youyue fell into an intense state of unease.

She wanted to see Xie Yuan immediately and warn him about how formidable this man was, urging him to be prepared. But just then, Tuoba Xiao also keenly noticed her unusual gaze, and his wolf-like eyes suddenly fixed on her direction.

Su Youyue involuntarily gripped the armrests of her wheelchair. The young man squinted his blue-green eyes as if recalling something, but after a brief moment, he casually shifted his gaze away.

Even that short glance brought immense pressure to Su Youyue. When Tuoba Xiao looked away, it felt like the tight grip around her heart suddenly loosened, allowing her to breathe again.

If six years ago, when Tuoba Xiao came to Great Shen as an envoy, he was still a young wolf cub, now he had fully grown into a fierce and dangerous wild wolf. And one day, he would become a fearsome wolf king whose strength would instill fear in everyone.

Unconsciously, Su Youyue's palms were drenched in cold sweat. But after calming down, she unexpectedly felt a surge of murderous intent. Having such a strong enemy from another country was not good for Great Shen, especially since she knew exactly how many Great Shen soldiers and civilians Tuoba Xiao had killed upon returning to Dongrong Country.

Since her rebirth, Su Youyue never wanted innocent lives to be lost because of her. However, Tuoba Xiao was far from innocent. Compassion towards the enemy would be cruel to the people of Great Shen.

Now that Tuoba Xiao was on Great Shen's land, it was the best opportunity for Great Shen to eliminate him.

With these thoughts, Su Youyue clenched her fists tightly once more.

"Miss, Miss?" Jin'er noticed Su Youyue's distress and thought her mistress was frightened by the Dongrong warriors' strength, fearing that if Lord Xie entered the field, he might be beaten badly.

Su Youyue snapped back to reality and responded, "Has Lord Xie arrived?"

Trying to eliminate Tuoba Xiao alone was nothing short of a pipe dream. Moreover, without proper preparation, removing him on Great Shen's soil could provoke Dongrong's fury.

If Xie Yuan were here... He would surely have a plan. Just as Jin'er was about to shake her head, a figure suddenly appeared in her line of sight. This person wasn't alone; he led a group of people, so striking that everyone momentarily forgot about those behind him.

He wore a dark, narrow-sleeved riding outfit, with broad shoulders and a slim waist, exuding remarkable strength. As he walked, he seemed like a black panther strolling through the wilderness, every movement filled with power and an indescribable elegance and dignity.

At first glance, his waist seemed slender, but closer inspection revealed that it was due to his excellent proportions, broad shoulders, and the tight fit of his riding outfit. Even so, no one doubted his strength.

While the Dongrong warriors resembled intimidating brown bears, this man was no less formidable. He was a natural-born warrior.

Strength was his innate ability. Time had endowed him with a physique surpassing ordinary men, a face that left others in awe, and a presence that made them feel inferior. For him, time only added to his prowess, even the heavens favored him. Comparing oneself to him was futile and self-inflicting.

Such an outstanding individual naturally became the focus of all eyes. Upon his appearance, everyone's attention shifted from the Dongrong warriors to him.

"This..."

Is this Xie Yuan?

The crowd from Great Shen almost collectively gaped in astonishment. Before today, they knew Xie Yuan was handsome but always seemed gloomy and too cold, so they dared not look at him much.

But today, Xie Yuan emerged from the shadows into the light, revealing a side they had never seen before. This side instilled fear in some and invigorated others.

"I think Lord Xie is going to fight personally. Does he have confidence in defeating the Dongrong people?" someone whispered.

"Win? What does he have to win with? Does he think showing up with a pretty face will scare off the Dongrong people?" another man sneered jealously.

Those around him glanced at his scrawny frame and fell into deep contemplation.

Who exactly looks like a pretty boy?

If Xie Yuan is a pretty boy, what are the scholars then?

After arriving, Xie Yuan scanned the crowd with eyes like a beast surveying its territory.

The man who had called him a pretty boy quickly averted his gaze, afraid of being caught.

From a distance, his gaze directly locked onto the girl hidden among the crowd.

Seeing Xie Yuan, Su Youyue's unease caused by Tuoba Xiao instantly vanished without a trace.

Yes, Tuoba Xiao was strong, but fate had destined him to meet Xie Yuan, an even stronger adversary!

In her previous life, Xie Yuan had personally cut off one of his arms.

It was said that if not for his warhorse saving him, Xie Yuan's sword would have missed his arm and taken his head instead!

Just looking at Xie Yuan, Su Youyue suddenly felt reassured. The flickering flame of anxiety in her heart steadied as if protected by a large hand.

"Chunya, push me over there."

Today's martial competition was different from the palace banquet. Not only officials above the fifth rank and their families attended, but all officials serving in the Capital could enter the palace to watch the event. Thus, the crowd was quite substantial, and many girls were already secretly glancing at Xie Yuan.

Even though they thought he was a traitor, they couldn't help but be captivated by this exceptionally handsome man.

They suddenly realized that this valiant man wasn't bad at all. Why did they used to prefer those gentle and scholarly youths?

Just one glance at Lord Xie made their faces flush.

However, this Xie Yuan seemed indifferent to romantic entanglements, making it hard for them to imagine what he would be like with a woman he loved.

One person in the corner was particularly flushed.

Qin Yumei tugged at her handkerchief, trying to suppress the corners of her mouth.

Fortunately, her family had decided early to attend today's martial competition, giving her the chance to see her beloved man in such a splendid light. This was the man she had chosen, and ordinary men simply couldn't compare.

As Qin Yumei watched, Xie Yuan suddenly moved.

Her gaze followed his figure.

A girl in a wheelchair was approaching him, and upon seeing her, he turned away from the field and walked straight toward her, as if unwilling to let her walk even a few steps more.

When he reached her, he looked down at the girl.