nycdaug Chapter 440 Lu Lang, am I your new lover in Southern Xinjiang?
Chapter 440 Lu Lang, am I your new lover in Southern Xinjiang?
Chapter 440 Lu Lang, am I your new lover in Southern Xinjiang?
Seeing her bad attitude, Lu Zhan felt a little relieved. The angrier a person is, the less rational they are, and thus the easier it is to control them.
Lu Zhan's voice softened a lot, and he said softly:
"Why not? I am a good master who puts myself in your shoes and thinks about you. Your attitude really makes me sad."
Ji Mengli was furious when she heard the word "Master". She crossed her arms, her face was cold and arrogant, and she gritted her teeth and said:
"You know very well that our relationship has not reached this point. I am very busy and have a lot to do. If you come to talk nonsense with me, I will not accompany you."
"Oh? So ruthless?"
"There's no need to be sentimental with you."
Ji Mengli turned around and looked at Lu Zhan, her eyes full of impatience. Although Lu Zhan had the upper hand, she knew that Lu Zhan was a bad person and good at weighing things. Even if she acted very humble, he would sell her out without hesitation if he needed her.
In that case, it’s better to be a little more casual.
Humility has never been her creed.
"..."
Lu Zhan drank his tea leisurely and said casually:
"You don't have to act fearless. We know each other well. There's no need to pretend. Even if you appear tough on the surface, I know you're terrified inside. But don't worry. I'm not here to cause trouble for you. I'm here to tell you that I have something on King Yong."
"!"
Ji Mengli was slightly startled, looking a little surprised. She didn't expect Lu Zhan to mention King Yong.
She used the hand of God to return to Southern Xinjiang, and in Lu Zhan's eyes, perhaps she was doing well.
She successfully killed Aida, killed her own father, and took the position of saint, but she knew very well that her situation was not optimistic.
First of all, Prince Yong was eyeing her covetously and fighting with her in southern Xinjiang. He was her biggest rival in the court.
Now she has offended Peacock Mountain again. If she doesn't get rid of King Yong in time, if the other party cooperates with Peacock Mountain, her situation will be even more dangerous.
Ji Mengli didn't care about her identity as the Saint of Southern Border, but she hadn't lived enough.
She wanted to live a life of luxury and freedom, and never suffer the pain of being displaced again.
However, she did not have many real confidants in southern Xinjiang. Those so-called confidants were all confidants of "Ayiduo". She was not able to use this counterfeit well, so she was always restricted and it was difficult for her to overthrow the Yong King.
But if Lu Zhan could give her some evidence against King Yong, it would undoubtedly be a timely help to her.
However, Ji Mengli didn't believe that Lu Zhan was so kind.
In order to avoid being controlled by Lu Zhan, Ji Mengli did not show too much excitement. Instead, she waited until her emotions calmed down a little before turning around and saying:
"It's true that I don't get along with King Yong, but I'm not your friend either. Why don't you be honest? You delivered the evidence against King Yong to my door, so what do you want from me?"
Lu Zhan smiled, stood up and said:
"I want to know the news about Peacock Mountain. The more detailed the better."
Ji Mengli's expression was cold, her charming eyes narrowed, and she said in surprise:
"You want to deal with Peacock Mountain? You really overestimate your own abilities!"
Lu Zhan said slowly: "Why are you so surprised? Peacock Mountain and I are already in a situation of life and death, I have to know something about their situation. As for whether they are overestimating their own capabilities, what does it have to do with you? But having said that, you do make me a little worried..."
Lu Zhan looked at Ji Mengli, leaning forward slightly, and looking down at Ji Mengli with an extremely aggressive attitude.
The two were so close that even their breathing was entangled.
Lu Zhan sniffed the fragrance of her hair and said in a dangerous tone:
"Mengli, you won't betray me, will you? You're talking to me happily now, and then you sell me to Peacock Mountain..."
"..."
Ji Mengli took two steps back, feeling that Lu Zhan's actions were extremely frivolous. She sat back on the beauty couch, her thin gauze dress outlining her full curves, and snorted coldly:
"You are still so impatient, are you trying to take advantage of me in the Saint's Palace?"
Lu Zhan smiled and said, "Why do you say that, Saint? If I really want to take advantage of you, do you think you can get away with it? Don't play tricks in front of me. You know I won't show you mercy."
"..."
Ji Mengli took a deep breath and did not doubt Lu Zhan's words at all.
If Lu Zhan really wanted to do something to her, he could use that leverage to make her serve him without her having to complain.
But Lu Zhan didn't do that, which means that this bastard is not really lustful at all. His previous "lustful" attitude was just a protective color.
Ji Mengli glared at him fiercely:
"Thanks to you, Peacock Mountain hates me now. We are on the same boat. I will not do anything that is thankless. Tell me, what is the leverage that King Yong has?"
Lu Zhan stared at Ji Mengli's hip line for a few seconds, somewhat surprised at the puppet's realism, and said:
"In order to improve his strength, King Yong did not hesitate to rely on cultivators to practice evil magic. I don't know how many cultivators' lives he has killed. How about this handle?"
"!"
Ji Mengli paused slightly while holding the teacup, her red lips trembling slightly:
"evidence?!"
I have no evidence.”
"This matter is very serious. How dare you say this without any evidence?"
Ji Mengli bit her red lips gently and stared at Lu Zhan with her watery eyes. It was obvious that she wanted to be angry, but she didn't dare to, and could only be forced to swallow her anger.
Lu Zhan stared at Ji Mengli's face and said with a half-smile:
"I am very kind to tell you this. I am not your thug, and I have no obligation to help you investigate anything. So, don't look at me with that expression. If someone doesn't know, they might think you are trying to seduce me. I have poor self-control, so be careful not to get caught in your own trap."
? !
Ji Mengli was of course not trying to seduce Lu Zhan. She felt that Lu Zhan was more and more hateful, so she gritted her teeth and said:
"I am tying myself up in knots? You are so bold in saying this. Do you really dare to do anything to me? Aren't you afraid of the wrath of the royal family of Southern Xinjiang? Aren't you afraid of the wrath of the people of Southern Xinjiang? This is not the Central Plains. That crazy woman Wei Jinyao can't protect you."
"..."
Seeing how furious she was, Lu Zhan stood up calmly and bent over to approach her.
Lu Zhan stopped his movements until their noses almost touched, and said calmly:
"Don't try to provoke me."
"..."
Although Ji Mengli's body was a puppet, her soul was real. The two were too close to each other, which made her panic. She instinctively pushed Lu Zhan away and said angrily:
"I don't mean to go against you. You were the one who spoke rudely first. I don't want to say more to you. Anyway, I will help you keep an eye on the Peacock Mountain. Leave me your address and I will tell you if there is any news."
It was no secret that Lu Zhan lived in an inn, so he did not hide it and wrote down the address of the inn.
"Living in such a shabby place?" Ji Mengli stared at Lu Zhan: "Do you want me to help you make some arrangements? We are one family."
Although Lu Zhan wanted to use Ji Mengli, he didn't want to dance with the snake, so he refused:
"Master knows that you are filial, and I appreciate it. Although there is no evidence that King Yong practices evil magic, this evil magic was created by Heifeng Yi. You were once an elder of Heishui, so you must know this evil magic very well. It is not difficult to verify it if you really want to."
Ji Mengli lowered her eyes: "You'd better not lie to me."
Lu Zhan wanted to leave, but seeing Ji Mengli being so arrogant, he bent down again, patted her slender waist, and warned:
"I hate being intimidated."
"..."
Ji Mengli's body was stiff and her eyes were full of stubbornness.
What do you hate most about being threatened?
There are so many things you hate the most!
Ji Mengli was unhappy in her heart but dared not say much. She knew that Lu Zhan was a "daring to think and act" person. If she did not give in, this bastard might really do something to her.
Back when she was still the Black Water Elder and Lu Zhan's direct superior, she had been taken advantage of by this bastard, let alone now?
At this point, Ji Mengli slowed down her voice, avoiding Lu Zhan's dangerous gaze, and said unnaturally:
"I didn't mean that."
Lu Zhan smiled, did not continue to force her, and stood up and left.
Ji Mengli looked at Lu Zhan's back and reminded him:
"I know what you're thinking, but I advise you to temporarily put aside your intention to attack Peacock Mountain. The family that has been passed down since ancient times has a foundation that you and I cannot imagine. If you don't stop in time, you will die and it will be too late to regret."
Lu Zhan said without even turning his head: "Care about me?"
“Heh…” Ji Mengli sneered. She was of course not concerned about Lu Zhan. She just felt that Lu Zhan had no one to rely on in southern Xinjiang. If she showed goodwill to Lu Zhan appropriately, she might be able to win him over to her camp.
For example, now, although Lu Zhan also has other intentions, the two of them can barely be considered in the same camp.
Lu Zhan did not answer Ji Mengli and left the Holy Maiden Palace without looking back.
……
The golden sun was high in the sky, and the long, lonely street gradually became lively. The vendors gradually came out to the street, and their cries were heard in the breeze.
After leaving the undulating palace, Lu Zhan kept thinking about Ji Mengli's words in his heart.
It has to be said that Ji Mengli is a woman with deep scheming and vicious means. Even though she knows that he is dangerous, she still wants to win him over and use him.
It’s a pity that the two are destined to be in opposition.
As for the matter of Peacock Mountain...
Although Lu Zhan was confident, he was not conceited. Even if he went to explore Peacock Mountain, he would do it quietly. He was not stupid enough to bombard Peacock Mountain's nest openly. If he did that, it would not benefit him at all except for others to reap the benefits.
But these are all things for later.
Lu Zhan did not think too much about it. Since Ji Mengli and King Yong were on the verge of a war, it was the best time for him to look for the dragon vein.
After returning to the inn, Lu Zhan did not go to look for Jiang Ningshuang immediately, but instead slipped into the backyard of the inn.
"Tap~tap~tap~"
The sound of footsteps was heard, and a figure in green appeared in the backyard, looking around anxiously, looking for Lu Zhan.
The woman in green was Qingruo.
After Qing Ruo verified Lu Zhan's identity at the Saint Maiden Palace, she couldn't wait to follow Lu Zhan. To avoid being discovered by Ji Mengli's people, she kept silent until she entered the inn.
She watched Lu Zhan enter the backyard, but now she had lost any trace of him and couldn't help feeling anxious.
Just when Qingruo was getting anxious, someone suddenly patted her shoulder, followed by a dangerous aura.
"Are you looking for me?" Lu Zhan stood behind Qing Ruo, his right hand clamped around Qing Ruo's neck from behind, his voice cold.
Qingruo trembled all over, tears welled up in her eyes. She did not resist, but turned around trembling.
After seeing the middle-aged swordsman behind her, Qing Ruo burst into tears. Her lips trembled and her voice was a little tearful:
"Lu Lang..."
? !
The moment Lu Zhan saw the woman's face clearly, his expression suddenly froze.
The woman had a small, oval face with a bit of delicateness and a teardrop mole at the corner of her left eye. She wore a water-green long gown with a front opening and a skirt embroidered with green lotus flowers. Although it was winter, she did not wear anything to keep warm. The cool summer gown outlined her plump and full body, like a lotus in a lotus pond.
"Pomegranate flower?!"
Lu Zhan frowned and recognized the other person's identity almost instantly.
Lady Liuhua from Lanxiefang!
He and Liuhua had a relationship, but before he left Jinling, Liuhua left without saying goodbye, leaving only an ambiguous letter. Lu Zhan had also looked for her, but there was no news.
I didn't expect that we would meet again in the capital of Southern Xinjiang.
Liuhua's temperament is very different from before. She was an ordinary person before, but now she has entered the stage of cultivation. However, her physique is average, and she started to learn too late, so her strength is not high.
Lu Zhan sensed the fluctuations of the other party's true energy and seemed to be thinking about something.
Qing Ruo threw herself into Lu Zhan's arms without saying anything, hugging Lu Zhan's waist tightly with both hands, her excitement was beyond words:
"Lu Lang...Lu Lang...I finally see you again..."
Lu Zhan looked around and saw that there was no one else around, so he raised his hand and patted Liuhua on the shoulder, saying soothingly:
"Don't cry, what's going on? Why did you leave suddenly in the first place? Why are you in Southern Xinjiang now?"
Qing Ruo was immersed in the joy of reunion, but she did not lose her mind. She quickly let go of Lu Zhan and said cautiously:
"Lu Lang, this is a long story, let's go inside and talk about it."
"..."
Lu Zhan pursed his lips. This was indeed not a place to talk, but inside the room was not necessarily the right place to talk either.
Jiang Ningshuang is waiting in the room...
He went out for a while, and when he came back he brought his old lover with him. This is not a safe thing to do...
Lu Zhan thought for a moment and said, "This place is not far from the Saint Maiden Palace. Let's leave this place first and go to the forest outside the city."
Qing Ruo had no doubts and nodded with tears in her eyes.
However, just as Lu Zhan was about to fly away, he heard a slight noise above his head.
"crunch~"
The wooden window on the third floor was pushed open from the inside, and a pretty figure in red poked out from the room.
Lu Zhan was standing in the backyard on the first floor. From this angle, he could only see the exaggerated size of the person bound by the red clothes, and could not see the other person's appearance clearly. However, he could judge the other person's mood based on the other person's tone.
"Lu Lang, you're back. I finally see you again!" Jiang Ningshuang said in a sarcastic tone with a tense face, her eyes fixed on Lu Zhan's arm.
At this moment, Qing Ruo was holding Lu Zhan's arm tightly, and from the look on her face, it seemed as if she was afraid that Lu Zhan would run away.
"..."
Lu Zhan thought to himself that what he feared would come true. He smiled and said:
"In that case, let's go into the room and talk..."
Qing Ruo had seen Jiang Ningshuang at Wangyue Teahouse, but Jiang Ningshuang had changed her appearance at this time, so she did not recognize her identity and only asked in a low voice:
"Lu Lang, is this the lover you found in Southern Xinjiang?"
"..."
Before Lu Zhan opened his mouth, he heard Jiang Ningshuang's chilling words:
"Lu Lang, am I your new lover in Southern Xinjiang?"