Chapter 256 – What Are You Doing?!
Before having known Xi Yue, that scoundrel, Brother Yu had never treated her like this! He had never regarded her as nothing!
If that bastard could disappear sooner, then that would be great!
With this thought, Feng Lian Ying creased her brows and uttered a pained moan. Grabbing onto Nie Jinchen's sleeve, she said with a grief filled voice, "Senior Brother, all my life up until now, I've never suffered such a humiliation! Especially from that brat called Xi Yue, he…he's a man and yet he actually wanted to seduce Brother Yu. He even wanted me to kneel and apologize to him…when I didn't agree, they tried to kill me!"
"Who gave them dog guts!" When Nie Jinchen heard this, he felt fury boiling in his heart; a murderous intent that burned him up.
However before he could finished speaking, he felt a severe fluctuation of spiritual power mixing with a tremendous amount of fury rage through the secret territory.
In their ears came Nangong Yu's demon-like voice, "What are you doing?!!"
Although Nangong Yu had seemingly been occupied by Feng Lian Ying's dying drama, in his heart, he had only been thinking of his Xi'er
After he had confirmed that Feng Lian Ying was merely exaggerating a minor injury just to get his sympathy, he immediately became fed up.
But, just as he turned around, he saw a scene that made him burn with jealousy.
The scene was of the naked upper body of a young man wearing a mask, which revealed a smooth torso, while a beautiful youngster bowed his head and stared attentively at the man's body. The distance between the two was close, so close that their breaths were mingling. It was almost as if in the next moment they would intimately embrace each other.
Nangong Yu felt a fiery flame soar in his heart; burning it. This flame seemed to carry with it thistles and thorns, mutilating his heart.
On one hand he was angry, while on the other hand he felt the heartache and hatred of being betrayed and abandoned, making him want to tear up everything in sight.
The moment Nangong Yu had shouted, it just so happened that He Xi had been cleaning the energy within Gu Liufeng's body; slowly pulling out the Silver Needle that was inserted in his lung meridian acupuncture point.
But abruptly she felt an immense amount of spiritual pressure in the atmosphere capable of crushing people.
After all, her cultivation base was only at Meridians Stage. This, coupled with the injury she had received before, using up her spiritual power, and now a formidable spiritual pressure attack; all caused her complexion to pale in an instant.
The next moment a blazing shadow enveloped her, this tall figure blocking her without hesitation.
She heard Gu Liufeng's concerned voice reach her ears, "My clothes are made from special ice silk; it can withstand most spiritual pressure and divine sense attacks. If you drape it over your shoulders you'll feel much better."
He Xi was startled as the crimson robes were wrapped around her. A slight trace of warmth and fragrance wafted from the clothes, making the uncomfortable feeling of a moment ago disappear in a flash.
While Gu Liufeng was now only wearing white inner clothing, his aura seemed leisurely and graceful as he nonetheless firmly protected her behind him.
Gu Liufeng faced Nangong Yu, the sound of laughter clear in his voice, "Your Highness Hell King, I've always respected you as a hero of Jin Ling Kingdom, but now you're unable to distinguish the truth from lies and have listened a woman's slander. I'm afraid that that isn't very wise, right?"
How could Nangong Yu pay attention to what he had said, when his heart and eyes were only filled with the sight of this man and He Xi standing very close together. Furthermore, this man had even dared to draped his clothes over He Xi's body!
His complexion was so glacial it seemed like ice thorns could be squeezed out of it, while his voice was like a demon's call from hell. "Immediately…Immediately get away from her! Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!!"
Chapter 257 – Oscar Winner
Gu Liufeng was startled; he felt that Hell King's attitude was very strange.
But before he could speak, He Xi pulled on his sleeve and stood in front of him. She then coldly said, "Move aside, this has nothing to do with you. The person they want to deal with is me, so you should take shopkeeper Zhou with you and leave now!"
Gu Liufeng ignored her and heedlessly walked up to stand by her side. "You don't know this, but from the moment Feng Lian Ying and I fought, our fates became intertwined. That shameful woman is so petty, do you really think that she'll let us off?"
He Xi's brows wrinkled, and glancing at the faint spiritual power fluctuations of Zhou Yan'an next to them, her voice became gloomy, "Sorry, it's because of me that the two of you have become involved."
As Gu Liufeng tilted his head to look at the side of He Xi's beautiful, snow white face, he could feel his heart softening. It was as if there was a warmth slowly building in his chest.
But before he could say something again, his expression suddenly changed. His hand that had initially moved to console He Xi was abruptly pulled back, and he staggered backwards several steps.
A sharp, sword-like energy fiercely struck his body and he fell to the ground. This made grass bits fly everywhere; some fluttering to land on He Xi's hair and clothes.
Gu Liufeng lifted his gaze, only to meet with Nangong Yu's dark and bloodthirsty glare. It was in these eyes that he saw a murderous rage, one that seemed as if Nangong Yu wanted to dismember him; crushing his bones and scattering their dust.
The next moment Nangong Yu changed his line of sight, looking from him to the point next to him. Glaring at the pale complexion of He Xi, he slowly extended his hand. "Xi'er, come here!"
He Xi coldly looked at him, the look on her face like condensed frost. "Go over there…what for? To allow you, Your Highness Hell King, to kill me and take revenge for your beloved Little Sister Lian Ying?"
The look on Nangong Yu's face was beyond ugly, and he suddenly walked forwards a step before darkly saying, "Xi'er, in your heart…"
His words hadn't yet finished, when Feng Lian Ying, who had previously been lying on the grounds acting like she was on her last breath, stood up. With Nie Jinchen's support, she went to Nangong Yu's side and grabbed his sleeve. "Brother Yu, don't be like this. Young Master Xi didn't purposely injure me, you mustn't blame him."
He Xi looked at the intimacy of the two people, and the coldness in her eyes became colder, little by little; like a thousand years old glacier.
Such a pure and kind-hearted white lotus! Look at that emotion in her eyes, that expression, and that tone. If this act had been seen in her past life, then Feng Lian Ying would definitely have been suitable to win an Oscar! In front of people she appeared pure, cold, and noble, but behind their backs she was malicious and fierce. And now, she had managed to change once more by becoming delicate and pitiful!
A man would unconditionally believe her and want to cherish her; wishing to hold her in their arms. Nangong Yu was also a man. With such a beauty throwing herself into his arms, how could his heart not be moved?
As she sneered at her own thoughts, Gu Liufeng suddenly leaned towards her and whispered in her ear, "Little Yue'er, do you know if there's a problem with that fairy's eyes? Obviously it was me who injured her, yet why is she implying that it was you who injured her? You're only Foundation Establishment Stage, while she's Gold Core Stage. By saying that it was you who injured her, isn't she afraid of losing face?"
Little Yue'er? Where did that stupid nickname come from?
He Xi aimed a glare at him, then looked back at Feng Lian Ying and sneered, "You say that as if she wasn't injured by me, and that she hadn't hurt anyone before me!" So what if she was a Gold Core Stage martial artist? She dared to provoke my people! Even if she herself wasn't a match with Feng Lian Ying, the least she could do was make her pay a price of being skinned alive!
At this moment, Feng Lian Ying was wearing a white dress stained with specks of crimson blood, while her complexion was deathly pale. As the wind blew it caused her white dress to flutter, making her appear like a willow; all delicate and charming.
Chapter 258 – Don't Touch Her With Your Dirty Hands
Upon hearing He Xi's remark, rage flashed in her eyes first, before glistening teardrops welled in them. Pulling on Nangong Yu's sleeve, it seemed as if she had suffered an enormous grievance as she bit her lip and said, "Young Master Xi and Young Master Gu's relationship is really good. I'd heard that Gu Liufeng's conduct was usually arrogant and unsociable, yet today you unexpectedly agreed with Young Master Xi to regard me an enemy; the friendship between the two of you is really enviable. However, since I'm considering giving Young Master Xi face, I won't bother dealing with Gu Liufeng. You'd better go; quickly leave before Brother Yu gets angry. Rest assured, I will try my best to appease Brother Yu…"
Though she'd said it in a lovely and pitifully manner, provocativeness and bragging was visible in Feng Lian Ying's eyes. As she looked at He Xi a coldness appeared in her eyes that quickly disappeared, and when she turned to look back at Nangong Yu, she acted gentle and kind-hearted.
Nie Jinchen was still supporting her on the side and his face had long become flushed due to anger. Having heard everything she was saying, he could feel his rage growing. "Nangong, don't listen to Little Sister Lian Ying. She was too kind-hearted, and that made some people who're unable to tell good from bad dare to have such ideas against her. Such vicious people like these, they shouldn't be spared! Let them know how people end up when they commit an offence towards people they shouldn't offend!"
Gu Liufeng clicked his tongue in praise, and putting a hand on He Xi's shoulder, he sighed, "I've seen shameless people, but I've never before seen one so shameless. I never would've thought that the famous Hell King would actually fancy such a disgusting woman. Really, seeing it for yourself is a hundred times better than hearing it from someone else."
"Little Yue'er, I think it's better that we don't get involved with this bunch of insane people, they're so shameless that it's unbearable to watch. Since we aren't their match in strength, we might as well take this opportunity to run~"
Having said that, Gu Liufeng leaned close to He Xi's ear to seemingly tease her, and whispered, "In a moment I'll count to three. You take Yan'an behind me and hide, we only have one chance to escape."
He Xi nodded, but when she raised her head she met with Nangong Yu's burning gaze, causing her chest to feel like it was being crushed by a heavy stone.
Suddenly, Nangong Yu walked towards her with large steps. And because Feng Lian Ying was still latching onto his sleeve, she ended up stumbling due to his abrupt movement.
She watched Nangong Yu's back in disbelief as he left with quick strides, and she immediately shouted loudly, "Brother Yu!"
However, Nangong Yu's pace didn't pause in the slightest; it even seemed as though he didn't hear her.
Seeing Nangong Yu walk towards them, Gu Liufeng's face became grave. So leaning closer to He Xi's ear once more, he went to whisper to her.
All of a sudden, lightning appeared out of the blue to fiercely strike Gu Liufeng's arm.
Staggering a step backwards, he uttered a muffled groan. The arm that had been struck by lightning now a bloody sight to behold.
Nangong Yu glared at him with a ruthless and blood-thirsty gaze, his voice dark and cold as he spat out from between his teeth and lips, "I said, don't touch her with your dirty hands!!"
Gu Liufeng was startled, but before he could react He Xi had already grabbed his injured arm, quickly spilling a silvery white medicinal powder onto the wound.
In the blink of an eye, that bloody wound rapidly stopped bleeding and healed. Following that, in such a short moment, it had already become a scab.
He Xi heaved a sigh of relief, and asked him in a somewhat concerned voice, "Are you okay?"
Just as those words left her mouth, she felt something tightly wrap around her waist. But before she could realize what was happening, her body soared into the air to land in a warm embrace.
When she raised her head, her eyes met with Nangong Yu's bloodshot eyes.
Chapter 259 – How Could I Kill You?
The eyes glaring at her were frighteningly bloodthirsty, and paired with such a murderous aura being exuded from his body, it could make anyone tremble from fear. It was as though in the next moment that she would be torn into shreds and devoured.
He Xi's heart sank little by little, while the corners of her mouth curled into a forlorn yet mocking smile.
This man, does he hate her now? Does he hate her because she injured his beloved woman?
Those previous sentimental feelings; those previous promises…in front of his beloved Ice Lotus Fairy, would does he regard them as?
Nangong Yu raised her chin, then slowly said, "Xi'er, I just told you to come to me, didn't you hear me?"
His voice was exceptionally gentle, but when it reached her ears, it caused her to shudder.
She wanted to step away from him, but her entire body was enveloped by a tremendous amount of spiritual power pressure, leaving her unable to move even a single step.
This was her first time directly experiencing Nangong Yu's formidable strength, helping her to understand how it made despair grow in a person's heart.
Feng Lian Ying suddenly raised her voice and shouted from where she was standing not too far away from them, "Brother Yu, I know your angry on my behalf, but Young Master Xi is your friend after all. Please, consider my reputation and don't make things too difficult for them, okay? Young Master Xi didn't intentionally injure me, I believe he certainly knows his mistake."
After saying this, she then turned to shout at Hexi, "Young Master Xi, quickly admit your mistake to Brother Yu! Otherwise, when Brother Yu's anger explodes, even I won't be able to stop him…do you want to just helplessly watch on as your Young Master Gu dies in Brother Yu's hands?"
He Xi sneered upon hearing that, and a lustrous purple shade gleamed within her jet black phoenix eyes. She then firmly stared at Nangong Yu as she said, "Is this your purpose for calling me over? It was to kill me to take revenge on behalf of your close female friend? Nangong Yu, am I that foolish in your eyes; so foolish that I'll obediently send myself to you and let you kill me?"
Nangong Yu's entire body shook, and his arm that was wrapped around her waist tightened as he said in a trembling voice, "Xi'er, what nonsense you are talking about? How could I kill you?"
Just hearing her say that and thinking that this girl might die in the secret territory; he was so scared his blood turned cold. Xi'er would actually go so far as to say he would kill her?!!
"Young Master Xi, I said earlier that I won't let Brother Yu kill you, so why do you have to misunderstand me!" Came Feng Lian Ying's tear filled voice. "Wasn't it enough that you had Gu Liufeng try to kill me? Yet now you also want to slander me in front of Brother Yu. You…why do you hate me so much?"
"Little Sister Lian Ying, why you have to say so much to such a person! Just let me go kill him to avenge you!"
Nie Jinchen had reached his breaking point and he shouted at Nangong Yu, "Nangong, you still haven't quickly killed him yet to avenge Little Sister Lian Ying?! Don't tell me that you really want to see our Lian Ying that has always been protected since childhood suffer such a grievance?"
Nangong Yu's face twisted upon hearing Nie Jinchen and Feng Lian Ying's words. The murderous intent within his eyes seemed to condense into a storm, as though at any time he could tear everything apart before his eyes.
However, before he could make a move, a red light as sharp as a sword suddenly flew before He Xi. Latching around her waist, it quickly pulled her out of Nangong Yu's embrace.
Gu Liufeng caught He Xi in the air, then steadily descended to the ground. Shoving He Xi behind him, he coldly said to Nangong Yu, "Your Highness Hell King, are you really unable to distinguish right from wrong today by being used as a tool by that woman?"
"Get lost! My matter with Xi'er, has nothing to do with you!"
He Xi tugged on Gu Liufeng's sleeve, her face cold as she said, "Don't meddle again. The person they want to kill is me; this has nothing to do with you and shopkeeper Zhou."
Chapter 260 – Stay Your Hand
Although Gu Liufeng said that he had a way to escape, as long as Nangong Yu pursued them, in the end she would still be involving them.
This being the case, then it was better that she settled it alone with Nangong Yu.
Anyway, even if he really did want to kill her for his beloved Little Sister Lian Ying, it was only killing one person, that's all!
Gu Liufeng revealed a reckless and uninhibited smile on his face as he spoke in a clear voice, "How could it have nothing to do with us? Today, since I see you as pleasing to the eye, I'm regarding you as my, Gu Liufeng's friend. Since we're friends, your matters are naturally my matters too. How could I abandon you here alone?"
After saying that, he stepped forward a step to block He Xi from view, then said to Nangong Yu in a gravelly voice, "Dignified Hell King, do you really want to place your hands on a weak teenager whose strength is so much lower than yours? If this news was to spread, aren't you afraid that you'll become a joke of the whole world?"
Nangong Yu's gaze fell on Gu Liufeng. His cold, tyrannical gaze made Gu Liufeng's back tense in a split second.
"You think you can stop me?"
Upon saying that, Nangong Yu raised his right hand. This caused an invisible force to sweep towards Gu Liufeng.
Gu Liufeng's complexion changed, and he started working the spiritual power within his body to bring forth his weapon.
However, between the span of two breaths, his body and spiritual power seemed to be confined by something. There seemed to be a formidable energy encircling him, making him unable to use any spiritual powers.
The most frightening thing of all though, was that his body began to uncontrollably move forward, as if there were invisible hands controlling his body and quickly pulling him towards Nangong Yu.
The next moment, Nangong Yu's palm suddenly clutched Gu Liufeng's neck.
His look was extremely calm compared to a moment ago, but the storm contained within his eyes seemed to be able to destroy heaven and earth.
Drops of cold sweat seeped out from Gu Liufeng's forehead. In this very moment, he was clearly aware that the man in front of him really wanted to destroy him.
"You–why are you near her?! Why are you standing in between Xi'er and I?! In this world, anyone who futilely tries to snatch her away from me will die!!"
Having heard that, Gu Liufeng was startled; shock appearing in his eyes.
What was the meaning behind His Highness Hell King's words? Wasn't he getting revenge for that black hearted white lotus?
The hand gripping his throat suddenly tightened, and Nangong Yu's body exploded with a burst of formidable spiritual pressure and a murderous aura. It seemed that at any second Gu Liufeng would meet with a violent death.
"Don't do it!! Young Master!!"
"Nangong Yu, stay your hand!"
Two voices echoed at the same time. Zhou Yan'an's face was filled with fear and despair.
Almost without thinking, He Xi summoned an ice sword to her hand, and charged straight towards Nangong Yu and Gu Liufeng.
No matter what, she couldn't involve Gu Liufeng and allow him to die for her in this secret territory.
She, He Xi, disliked most the feeling of owing someone else; let alone the price of a life.
The ice sword charged straight towards Nangong Yu, drawing dangerously close to his heart and chilling him to the bone.
Nangong Yu turned around to avoid the attack. With his eyes staring fixedly at her, his icy cold, gloomy voice, was filled with hoarse disbelief and heartache as he asked, "You actually…want to raise your hand and fight me…for another man?"
He Xi was engulfed by the swirling storm and pain within his eyes, causing her heart to become stifled as she saw this.
"Xi'er, tell me! Do you really want to attack me for another man?!!"
He Xi's face paled, and the tense grip of her hand around the sword loosened. However, seeing an insidious smile on Feng Lian Ying nearby, as well as Gu Liufeng's slightly swollen and purple complexion, her expression quickly became cold. "I said before didn't I? Since Feng Lian Ying was injured by me, if you want revenge for her, then this has nothing to do with Gu Liufeng."