Chapter 141: A Slap in the Face

"Why do I feel like something is wrong? What does Yun Fu want with Mu Bai?"

"God knows what she's up to. She must be crazy!"

"It’s just for clout. She follows Mu Bai around every single day; it’s annoying to even look at!"

"Is there something wrong with your eyes? It’s clearly Mu Bai who keeps following Yun Fu. Stop dumping your filth on her."

Mu Bai looked up at Xi Rou’er’s delicate, serene face, which still wore an expression of feigned concern. If he hadn't regained his memories, he might have truly believed her. With this thought, Mu Bai offered a cold, mocking smile. "What’s wrong with me? That’s a question you should be asking yourself, Sister Rou’er."

"!!!" The expression on Xi Rou’er’s face stiffened. She stared at Mu Bai in disbelief, though years of acting allowed her to regain her composure quickly. "Mu Bai, what are you saying? How could I..."

"You don't understand? Then let me ask you: why did you wake me up in the middle of the night to tell me that Yun Fu was in trouble and urge me to go find her?" His voice turned harsh. "Yun Fu was sleeping perfectly fine in her tent the whole time. I really want to ask, Sister Rou’er, what is your game?"

Mu Bai had never been one to swallow grievances, and he was always direct. Hearing this, Xi Rou’er panicked. She quickly asked the system internally.

[System, what is going on? Didn't you say it was impossible for him to remember that it was me who sought him out? That he would only think Yun Fu called him out?]

[Host, the "Deception" skill you used provides a psychological suggestion, but it is not true hypnosis. If you encounter someone who is truly skilled in hypnosis, it can be broken quite easily.]

[But who here would know hypnosis? They aren't psychologists!]

Despite her thoughts, her eyes drifted toward Yun Fu. As unbelievable as it felt, she had an inexplicable gut feeling that if there was anyone capable of this, it could only be Yun Fu. But for now, she had to deal with Mu Bai.

She stepped back, her face pale and looking utterly helpless. "I don't know... I really heard that Yun Fu had gone out, and when she didn't come back for a long time, I went to find you."

She activated the "Deception" skill again, hoping to convince the rest of the production crew. However, she forgot that while the crew could be influenced, the audience behind the screens could not.

Mu Bai’s anger erupted. "Bullshit!" For the first time, he displayed such intensity. "Yun Fu saved me today. With her skills, do you really think she would need me to rescue her? Besides, even if she were in trouble, why didn't you alert the production crew or wake everyone up? Why did you specifically come to me?"

Pushed back by his relentless interrogation, Xi Rou’er retreated until she hit a tree. She looked at the furious Mu Bai, feeling panicked but forced to continue her act. "I didn't... Mu Bai, I really... I was just so scared. I thought since you and Yun Fu were closest, that’s why I..."

Mu Bai refused to let her continue spinning her lies. He glanced at Yun Fu, who was sitting nearby quietly chewing on a piece of bread, and completely tore off the mask of civility.

"Because I am closest to Yun Fu, you woke me up and sent me down the most dangerous path. That way, if I got hurt, I would blame Yun Fu. Then, my fans would attack her, we would turn against each other, and you would sit back and reap the rewards, wouldn't you!"

"Holy crap! This is intense! Is it really okay to have this kind of drama first thing in the morning? I’m shocked!"

"Damn! What a snake-hearted woman Xi Rou’er is! She actually planned this!"

"Mu Bai has no reason to lie to frame her. He looks absolutely livid; this is likely the truth!"

"I’m going to kill Xi Rou’er! Is she sick? This is a huge deal—what if someone died?"

"Ah, this woman is insane. I used to think of her as a goddess; I’m going to vomit! Disgusting!"

Xi Rou’er glanced at the cameras still rolling and noticed the crew members looking at Mu Bai with furrowed brows. She realized that only Mu Bai had remained unaffected. No, that wasn't right. She looked at Yun Fu, who was sitting far away. Yun Fu had finished her bread and, catching her gaze, slowly stood up.

Xi Rou’er felt a panic she had never known before. That suffocating feeling of being on the brink of death washed over her again. Yun Fu stood up, brushed off her hands, and walked toward the cameras with an air of indifference. She reached out and turned them off.

"???"

"What happened? Why can't I see anything?"

"What is Yun Fu doing? Let me see! I’ll pay!"

"Ah, so intense, don't turn it off!"

But Yun Fu couldn't see these reactions. With a confident, unbothered stride, she went from camera to camera, shutting them all down. Even though she didn't look threatening, the crew members didn't dare to move, letting her do as she pleased.

After turning off the equipment, Yun Fu walked slowly to Xi Rou’er. *Snap!* The sound of her fingers echoed. The surrounding crew members instantly relaxed their furrowed brows and turned to look at Xi Rou’er in unison, their eyes filled with undisguised disgust and scrutiny.

Xi Rou’er panicked. It was her! She knew hypnosis! How could she possibly know something like this?

Just as she was spiraling, Yun Fu stopped right in front of her. Her eyes held a murderous intent and cold ferocity even greater than the day before. She stared at Xi Rou’er, a chilling laugh bubbling up from her throat.

"Bang!" Everyone watched as Yun Fu swung her hand down hard toward Xi Rou’er’s head. Xi Rou’er screamed and squeezed her eyes shut, feeling a sharp gust of wind pass by her ear.

"Bang!" Another sound rang out. She slowly opened her eyes and realized the tree she had been leaning against had been split in two by Yun Fu’s strike.

How! How was this possible! Was she even human?

Xi Rou’er’s lips trembled as she met Yun Fu’s gaze again. Those deep, bright eyes were like a silent lake, one that could stir up terrifying waves at any moment.

Yun Fu’s cold, clear voice sounded in her ear, filled with a chilling, lethal aura. "I told you, I don't have much patience. Next time, I can't guarantee that this slap won't land on your head instead!"

With that, she walked away. The sound of dry leaves crunching under her feet made Xi Rou’er’s skin crawl. The crew members had long since woken up, and their gazes toward Xi Rou’er had completely changed. As for Mu Bai, he couldn't wait to kick her out and didn't want to look at her for even a second. Even Zhou Shi, who had always followed her like a goddess, stopped trailing after her.

Xi Rou’er was filled with hatred, but she was also terrified. If that strike had really landed on her head earlier, she would undoubtedly be dead.