Chapter 435: People Can’t, at Least Shouldn’t
In the air above Buqi Mountain, Gu Yingmian and Hua Jianglian were both slightly out of breath, covered in fragrant sweat.
On the other side, Qin Xiuyuan stood firmly in front of Huo Ningxue’s dragon carriage, even though the surroundings were in complete disarray, the dragon carriage where Huo Ningxue sat remained intact.
But Qin Xiuyuan’s arm was slightly trembling.
…Ghostly.
Those newly promoted Great Ascension folks were truly remarkable.
It was just pretending to fight in a play, and he nearly lost half his life.
It was definitely ruthless with all those swords and claws. The old eunuch was sweating nervously behind the scenes.
But at this moment, the three of them simultaneously stopped, clearly feeling a bit exhausted and needing to catch their breath.
“I say.”
Hua Jianglian slowly exhaled and said softly, “Are we really fighting or just pretending?”
“Didn’t Young Master Sang say we just need to buy him some time? We’ve been fighting for almost five hours, from day until the sun is about to set.”
Gu Yingmian also slightly lowered her gaze: “Indeed… a bit tired.”
It all started as just a few ordinary sword swings for show.
Who knew that when the fight began, her heart inexplicably flared up with shyness and anger, causing her to unconsciously become serious with her strength.
In the end, it turned into a real battle, swinging swords and claws with gusto.
However, she had to admit, after cooling off a bit, she remembered that the main purpose of this trip was to help Young Master Sang buy time.
“True.”
Huo Ningxue slowly bowed her head in the dragon carriage: “Our goal is still to attract the attention of the Demon Clan. Let’s put aside personal grievances for now.”
Qin Xiuyuan nodded repeatedly.
“Even if we compared ourselves this time, it wouldn’t mean much.”
Exactly.
“Well, let’s rest a bit and get ready to continue fighting.”
Qin Xiuyuan’s smile instantly stiffened.
“…Your, Your Majesty, we’re still fighting?” He turned his head in shock, his aged face filled with despair.
“What else?”
Huo Ningxue replied as if it were the most natural thing: “Young Master Sang hasn’t finished yet. Naturally, we still have to keep buying time for him.”
Don’t say it so casually!
It’s the old servant helping you fight, not you going into battle personally!
The old servant’s life counts too!
But he dared not voice these thoughts to Huo Ningxue and could only rise with tears in his eyes, preparing to meet the enemy again.
On the other side, Gu Yingmian and Hua Jianglian had rested up and exchanged glances: “Indeed.”
“Let’s have a good fight before Young Master Sang returns!”
Is that really a good fight?!
You’re building your joy on others’ suffering!
Have you even considered how I, an old tortoise, can keep up with you hot-blooded youngsters’ antics?!
Qin Xiuyuan suddenly felt an immense nostalgia for the late Li Shanyan.
If that National Master were still around, he wouldn’t have to bear this hardship.
As he was about to face the enemy with tears in his eyes, a clear dragon roar suddenly echoed from a distance.
“Dragon?!” Qin Xiuyuan was taken aback, “The Demon Clan actually chose to attack directly?”
“No.”
Gu Yingmian looked towards the soaring black dragon, a smile slowly forming at the corner of her lips.
“Looks like… we can clock out now.”
In the distance, the black dragon transformed from Long Huan, rushing toward them with Young Master Sang aboard.
Jumping off the black dragon, Young Master Sang greeted them cheerfully: “Everyone, you’ve worked hard~”
“Let’s call it a day. I’ll handle the rest.”
“…Too slow.”
Hua Jianglian pouted in dissatisfaction, mumbling softly: “Do you know how tiring it is to control the strength while fighting at the Great Ascension level?”
“Brother Sang is getting better at ordering people around,” Gu Yingmian shot him a resentful look.
“It’s fine.” Huo Ningxue spoke grandly: “Next time there’s something, remember to call me. For the sake of Sang Fei, I’m willing to do anything!”
…Why does this feel like I’m in a melodramatic farce?
As Young Master Sang chuckled awkwardly, Qin Xiuyuan suddenly hurried over to his side, gripping Young Master Sang’s hand tightly, his lips twitching but not saying a word.
“Uh, Grand Eunuch Qin? What’s wrong?”
Qin Xiuyuan desperately shook his head, then nodded vigorously, but still couldn’t say a word.
His eyes, however, were already filled with tears of excitement, looking at Young Master Sang as if he were a savior.
Young Master Sang: “?”
“Young Master Sang,” suddenly, the giant dragon Long Huan spoke.
“I will go back and persuade my father to give up attacking the Human Clan.”
“This last period of events…”
“…Thank you.” Her voice suddenly became very soft and small.
“But!”
In the next second, her tone returned to that spoiled and willful manner: “When we meet next time, we’ll be enemies, strangers who don’t know each other!”
“I am the little princess of the Demon Clan, and you are a demon cultivator of the Human Clan.”
“When we meet again, I’ll give you a good beating as revenge for this few days of hypnotic torture! Remember that!”
Long Huan spoke generously, though there was still a hint of grievance and reluctance in her voice.
Young Master Sang blinked, then puzzledly replied: “What are you saying?”
“I just told you! When we meet next time, we’ll be enemies. So… you mustn’t forget me, okay? Next time, I’ll definitely…”
“But I’m about to go back with you to meet your father.”
Long Huan abruptly stopped mid-sentence: “…Huh?”
“You’re going back with me to see my father?!”
“Have you lost your mind? My father would want nothing more than to tear you to pieces. You still dare to see him?”
“Well, there’s nothing I can do.”
Young Master Sang spread his hands helplessly: “After all, relying on just you alone to persuade the Dragon Lord is uncertain.”
“Moreover…” His gaze suddenly darkened.
There was something even more important.
He had to take this opportunity to clarify things with the Dragon Lord.
“I just hope you can help me persuade your father. I’m not throwing this entirely on you.”
“So, all this talk about next time we meet being enemies, and not forgetting me… haha.”
Young Master Sang couldn’t help but laugh.
“You…!!”
Long Huan seemed to be so embarrassed that she became speechless, then turned slightly angry.
But at that moment, she still appeared in her true form. The gigantic black-scaled dragon, almost the size of a mountain, had a girl-like blush on her face, with her nostrils giving off steam like a shy maiden.
“Young Master Sang!”
“I hate you to death!” The majestic dragon’s mouth released a voice as soft and pouty as a young girl.
Before her, Young Master Sang was knocked off balance by her breath, nearly unable to steady himself.
Gu Yingmian: “…Brother Sang, is this new girl you’ve hooked up with?”
Hua Jianglian: “…Sang, while one shouldn’t question the choices of others too much, this Sect Leader still believes that people can’t, at least shouldn’t.”
“Even if you genuinely want to become a dragon rider, at least ride her when she’s in human form. Having feelings for her true form is a bit—”
“I have nothing with the little princess!!”
