Chapter 1476: Chapter 1474: Women Really Are a Pain, It’s So Annoying!

Lan Zhengqing’s body shuddered suddenly!

His eyes widened.

His mind was in turmoil.

What blood?! What did Zhu Ruoling see?! Could it be that he had been discovered?! If he was discovered, there was only one thing he could do, and that was to kill Zhu Ruoling.

Although Zhu Ruoling had grown up under his watchful eyes, this matter must never be leaked, no one can know, even Zhu Ruoling must be mercilessly executed without any chance of redemption.

Bang bang!

Bang bang!

A fierce and savage glint flashed across Lan Zhengqing’s eyes, an expression of bloodthirst had already appeared in his eyes.

He tensed up, his heart seemingly ready to leap out of his throat.

Nervous.

An unprecedented nervousness.

Attacking Zhu Ruoling was really a last resort.

But since she found out his secret, to keep the secret he had to make a move to kill her.

Ling’er, I’m sorry.

It’s not that I’m heartless or cruel, it’s just you meddling where you shouldn’t.

Lan Zhengqing thought silently to himself, immediately clenching his fist, a quiet pressure had already gathered on it.

He stared straight at Zhu Ruoling’s head, ready to strike deadly with his fist!

"Oh my!"

"Zhengqing brother, are you hurt? Why is there blood on your sleeve? Quickly check if you’re hurt anywhere."

Zhu Ruoling seemed unaware of the approaching danger, instead of stepping back, she approached.

She grabbed Lan Zhengqing’s fist.

Anxiously furrowing her brows, searching the area around the sleeve for a wound.

But after searching for a long time, she couldn’t find any wound.

Lan Zhengqing was suddenly stunned, staring at Zhu Ruoling, his chest felt like it was struck by something, depressingly heavy.

A breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths!

He suddenly snapped back to reality, quickly withdrawing his hand, swallowing loudly.

"Nothing... I’m fine."

For some reason.

He felt somewhat guilty, thinking about how he almost attacked Zhu Ruoling just now, he felt like he was no human, but a beast.

Zhu Ruoling was clearly concerned whether he was hurt, yet he feared his secret would be discovered by her.

An immense guilt filled his heart.

He hurriedly hid his hand behind his back, preventing Zhu Ruoling from touching it again, partly afraid she would discover the truth, partly because there was a guilty conscience not daring to face her directly.

"Are you sure you’re fine?" Zhu Ruoling tilted her head, her eyes as pure as water, innocent and unblemished. "But there was bleeding? Let me see."

"I said it’s nothing." Lan Zhengqing’s face was ashen, his expression stiff, casting a cold glance at Zhu Ruoling, his tone cold as ice.

Zhu Ruoling’s expression clearly showed panic, her gaze shifted away, not daring to look at Lan Zhengqing again.

Slowly lowering her head, she continued fiddling with her fingers that were as tender as lotus roots.

Lan Zhengqing was stunned.

He unconsciously showed a savage appearance, scaring Zhu Ruoling.

Upon realizing, he immediately softened his tone, gently saying, "I’m really fine, don’t worry. It might have been during some work earlier that I bumped a bit and bled, if you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have noticed. It’s nothing serious, but thank you, I’ll take care of it later."

"Why don’t I help you treat it now?"

Upon hearing Lan Zhengqing’s softening tone, Zhu Ruoling seemed to come back to life, quickly raising her head, smiling sweetly.

"No need." Lan Zhengqing smiled slightly, but felt exceedingly anxious inside.

He was deeply concerned about the sound just now.

He was sure it came from the room.

But now, he didn’t know whether Lin Fan had woken up or the Divine Phoenix had escaped the Frost Sky Formation.

But if these were the cases, why didn’t they come out?

Could it be they didn’t want to involve Zhu Ruoling?

He wondered, puzzled.

Always maintaining vigilance and attention towards the room.

Should anything seem amiss, he would act without hesitation, at that moment it would be a sorry fate for Zhu Ruoling.

"It’s fine, trust me, I can help you take care of it."

Zhu Ruoling obviously didn’t want to leave, wanting to curry favor before him.

Hmph.

Do you think this way I’ll fall for you?

Troublesome creature.

Women are indeed incredibly troublesome, irritating!

Lan Zhengqing thought with resentment in his heart, wanting Zhu Ruoling to leave immediately, not wanting to waste anymore time.

But Zhu Ruoling was insistent, now wanting to help bandage his wound.

He wasn’t wounded at all, how could he bandage something?

This blood was all Lin Fan’s.

He had been extremely careful, yet still managed to get some dirty blood on himself.

This outfit would have to be discarded, such a waste.

Zhu Ruoling reached out to grab Lan Zhengqing’s wrist, but Lan Zhengqing lightly stepped back.

"Zhengqing brother?"

She looked confused, puzzled as she raised her head.

Only to see Lan Zhengqing’s face serious and solemn, devoid of any smile or gratitude.

Cold as ice.

An aura of distancing coldness and indifference, like a mile away.

She swallowed involuntarily, her heart giving a jolt.

"I already said, I don’t need it."

"Zhengqing brother, but you’re..." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Don’t understand human language? I don’t need it."

"I..."

"I’m very busy now, I don’t have time for your nonsense. Once I’ve finished my matters, I’ll handle it myself, you don’t need to worry about it. Also, don’t say I didn’t warn you, this is Wenyu City, don’t wander around recklessly, or you might be viewed as an intruder and be killed with no one to plead your case. If I don’t know about it, I can’t save you."

Seeing persuasion wasn’t working, Lan Zhengqing turned to threats.

As expected.

Zhu Ruoling immediately widened her eyes, displaying a frightened expression, her body trembling.

"So, you better hurry back to your room, and wait quietly. I’ll come to find you once I’ve finished my business."

"..."

"Someone! Escort Miss Zhu back to her room!"

Before Zhu Ruoling could react, Lan Zhengqing gave a low angry shout.

Though the voice wasn’t loud, it was deafening.

The entire room was filled with his low roar.

Heart pounding.

Zhu Ruoling’s body shook abruptly, her pupils dilating as she stared at Lan Zhengqing, as if she didn’t recognize him.

"Zhengqing brother..."

Before she finished speaking, two Water Clan soldiers entered, flanking her.

"Miss Zhu, please."

Pitifully, she looked at Lan Zhengqing, seeming unwilling to leave, but he had already turned his head away, no longer paying attention to her pleas.

"Then...remember to come find me..."

Reluctantly, she followed the two soldiers out.

Lan Zhengqing watched the three shadows disappear beyond the door, waiting till the door closed heavily behind them before heaving a sigh of relief.

Finally chased away this troublesome woman.

Wasted so much of my time!

Damn it.

He snarled a curse, twitching viciously at the corner of his eyes.

Soon.

He swiftly turned towards the room, hurriedly, uneasily.

The slight noise from earlier preoccupied him excessively, unable to shake it off.

Quickly reaching the door, as he was about to push it open, he suddenly froze.

His hand extended, hanging in the air, showing no intention to open the door.

Lan Zhengqing furrowed his brows, muttering inwardly.

If Lin Fan had indeed awakened, or if the Divine Phoenix broke free from the Frost Sky Formation, setting an ambush within, wouldn’t barging in recklessly be throwing himself into a trap?!

How fortunate!

Really fortunate!

Nearly fell into their snare.

He broke into a cold sweat, quickly retracting his hand, slowly crouching down, pressing his ear against the door, listening attentively to the sounds within the room.