The Masked Strength of the Sect's Trash chapter 51

Chapter 51 Second Senior Brother Treat the Most Beautiful Woman as Trouble

Lu Shaoqing unhesitatingly refused Xia Yu's request.

He said to her, "Senior Sister Xia Yu, you think too highly of me."

"My strength is weak. If I go, I’ll just be a burden to you. You should find someone more capable."

Xia Yu was taken aback, not expecting such a direct rejection.

It had been a long time since she had experienced the feeling of being turned down.

Given her status and appearance, very few people, whether men or women, ever directly refused her requests.

Lu Shaoqing was the first.

No wonder Sister Xiao had said he was difficult to deal with.

Bian Rourou, already having a poor impression of Lu Shaoqing, sneered when she heard him refuse her senior sister.

"Are you scared?" she taunted.

Lu Shaoqing didn’t deny it and nodded. "Yes, I’m scared."

"The secret realm is dangerous. I don’t dare to go."

Bian Rourou was stunned, momentarily at a loss for words.

Lu Shaoqing’s straightforward admission of fear caught her off guard.

Men, even ordinary ones, value their pride the most.

They would rather die than admit they are afraid, unwilling to lose face.

Seeing how unconcerned Lu Shaoqing was, Bian Rourou gritted her teeth in anger.

"Are you even a man?"

Lu Shaoqing replied, "I am a man. Do you want to find out?"

"Y-You scoundrel!" Bian Rourou stammered, stomping her foot in frustration, ready to draw her sword.

Meanwhile, the other girls blushed at his suggestive remark.

Xiao Yi lowered her head and took a few steps away from Lu Shaoqing.

Having such a Second Senior Brother made it hard to hold her head high.

Shao Cheng scolded Lu Shaoqing, "Stop spouting nonsense. Senior Sister Xia Yu is asking for your help. What’s wrong with helping her?"

Lu Shaoqing retorted, "Master, if you want to help, then you go."

"As for me, I’m not going. It’s too much trouble."

Xia Yu was indeed the most beautiful woman in Qizhou, but to Lu Shaoqing, the most beautiful woman was nothing but trouble—the worst kind of trouble.

Not to mention the dangers of assisting Xia Yu in exploring the secret realm.

Just being around her would invite endless trouble—jealousy and hostility from other men.

Xia Yu explained, "Uncle Shao is in the Nascent Soul stage, and the secret realm cannot withstand the pressure of someone at that level."

"So, only Junior Brother Lu can help me."

Lu Shaoqing responded, "Senior Sister Xia Yu, don’t flatter me. If you need help, just raise your voice, and countless people would be willing to go through fire and water for you."

"Don’t bother me. I’m someone who hates trouble the most."

Lu Shaoqing thought to himself, If you weren’t such a beauty, I wouldn’t even be talking this much.

He then shot a warning glance at Ji Yan, silently demanding, The trouble you caused, you deal with her.

Ji Yan rolled his eyes and coolly replied, "She came to see you. It has nothing to do with me."

Lu Shaoqing was furious. "Don’t play innocent with me. If you don’t settle this, don’t blame me for being rude."

Ji Yan smirked, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Want to fight? I’m in the Nascent Soul stage."

Lu Shaoqing clenched his teeth in anger. "If you have the guts, suppress your cultivation to my level, and let’s see how I deal with you."

As expected!

Xia Yu, Fang Xiao, and Bian Rourou's impressions of Lu Shaoqing’s strength rose several notches after hearing his words.

Not being intimidated by Ji Yan in the same realm was enough to prove his prowess.

Xia Yu became even more convinced by Fang Xiao’s words and was increasingly hopeful that Lu Shaoqing would agree to help.

"Junior Brother Lu, please help me. I wouldn’t feel comfortable relying on anyone else," Xia Yu pleaded.

Lu Shaoqing was surprised and turned to Ji Yan, "Just how many good things did you say about me in front of Senior Sister Xia Yu?"

"Didn’t you tell her that I’m despicable, shameless, cowardly, and greedy?"

Everyone was speechless.

They had seen people boast about being handsome and righteous, but they had never seen anyone proudly proclaim themselves as despicable, shameless, cowardly, and greedy.

Xiao Yi covered her face.

Second Senior Brother, even if you are such a person, how does it feel so strange when you say it out loud so confidently?

Xia Yu was at a loss for words for a long time. Finally, she asked, "So, Junior Brother Lu, you really don’t want to help me?"

Lu Shaoqing didn’t deny it and honestly replied, "Yes, I don’t want to."

Fang Xiao said, "Young Master Lu, if you’re willing to help, Xia Yu won’t forget to reward you."

"Spirit stones?" Lu Shaoqing’s face showed a hint of interest.

Xia Yu nodded. "Spirit stones are not a problem. You can have as many as you want. Besides, there are also rare treasures in the secret realm."

"Anything you find in there will be yours. I won’t compete with you."

As the head disciple of Shuangyue Valley, Xia Yu never lacked spirit stones.

Lu Shaoqing hesitated. He couldn’t help it—he was broke.

In the face of spirit stones, he felt like he could consider anything.

However!

Looking at Xia Yu’s stunning face, Lu Shaoqing still gritted his teeth and refused.

Xia Yu, the most beautiful woman, was a huge source of trouble.

It was better to quietly remain unnoticed. Spirit stones could be earned gradually.

In the end, Lu Shaoqing shook his head. "No, not even for more spirit stones."

Fang Xiao was stunned. She hadn’t expected Lu Shaoqing to still refuse.

She took another deep look at him.

This guy was truly not simple.

He clearly had his own thoughts but could control himself in the face of great temptation.

Xia Yu was also surprised that, even at this point, Lu Shaoqing still wouldn’t agree.

Lu Shaoqing’s repeated refusals sparked a sense of defiance in Xia Yu, who was usually calm and composed.

She was determined to persuade him today.

Xia Yu turned her gaze to Ji Yan.

"Senior Brother Ji Yan, you’re his senior brother. Can you help persuade Junior Brother Lu?"

Ji Yan replied, "If you want him to help, it’s simple."

Simple?

Xia Yu thought, I’ve been trying to persuade him for a long time, and I couldn’t convince him. But as expected of the eldest senior brother, he already has a solution?

Xia Yu looked at Ji Yan, eager to hear what his method was.

Ji Yan said, "With your strength, beat him up. I guarantee he’ll obediently listen."

Xia Yu and the others were stunned.

Lu Shaoqing cursed, "Whose side are you on?"

"Is this how you treat your junior brother?"

"Are you crazy? You must be crazy!"