Chapter 1491: Chapter 1489: Miss, Please Go Back

Lan Yunwei’s feet were swift, moving faster and faster, like a bolt of lightning!

Filled with anger, she headed straight towards Lan Zhengqing’s residence.

The entire Wenyu City was vast. Even though Lan Yunwei moved swiftly, it still took some time to get there.

Moreover, Zhu Qilue, carrying Tian Lu, naturally couldn’t keep up and was panting heavily behind, sweating profusely.

It was his first time entering Wenyu City, and he was truly astonished by the majestic scene inside.

Ancient and grand!

Both the streets and buildings bore distinctive features of the Water Clan, as if covered with a layer of snow and ice, streams winding underfoot, making one feel as though they were in a water city.

The entire city seemed built amid rivers, surrounded by clear, transparent water.

He paused, staring blankly for less than two breaths.

When he looked up again, Lan Yunwei was nowhere to be seen.

He was startled; if patrolling soldiers saw him alone, they might act directly. Hastily, he chased after her, barely catching up with Lan Yunwei. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Miss, why are you walking so fast? Can’t you slow down a bit?"

"No."

Lan Yunwei replied coldly, glancing back at Zhu Qilue while continuing her rapid pace.

Zhu Qilue sighed, panting heavily.

"Can’t you sympathize with me? I’m carrying a person, unlike you with empty hands."

"Don’t you want to save people?" Lan Yunwei snapped, biting her words.

Zhu Qilue was taken aback, then overjoyed. "Have you finally believed me? You should have trusted me earlier. I’m really not lying, my sister, Zhu Ruoling, and Lin Fan’s woman, Divine Phoenix, were brought in by Lan Zhengqing! I mentioned it before, and you didn’t believe, now the guards confirm it, I’m just..."

"Shut up." Lan Yunwei interrupted indifferently.

Zhu Qilue was cut off, rolling his eyes unamused.

Before, despite his dry mouth from explanations, Lan Yunwei staunchly refused to believe him and accused him of being a liar.

Now that the guards confirmed his claims, it was like a sharp slap to Lan Yunwei’s face.

"I’ll gladly shut up if you return Zhu Ruoling to me. I promise to leave Wenyu City immediately and never come back."

Zhu Qilue spoke gravely, his tone serious.

"But first, you must guarantee Zhu Ruoling is safe and sound!"

Lan Yunwei suddenly stopped, turning to glare at Zhu Qilue, her expression rather unnatural.

Anger.

Helplessness.

Embarrassment.

Awkwardness.

Impatience.

A mix of emotions made her feelings incredibly complex, unsure how to respond.

Initially, she didn’t believe Zhu Qilue because she couldn’t imagine Lan Zhengqing doing such a thing.

But with Tian Lu and the guard’s confirmation, her mind was in turmoil.

The Lan Zhengqing she thought she knew also became unclear, as if he wasn’t her familiar younger brother but a stranger.

She remained cold-faced, watching Zhu Qilue’s intense expression, unsure what to say.

"If Zhu Ruoling loses a single hair, Lan Zhengqing and I are irreconcilable." Zhu Qilue spat viciously, striding forward.

"Sigh—" Lan Yunwei sighed, following behind.

Soon after.

The two, with Tian Lu, stood before Lan Zhengqing’s residence, Gui Palace, towering into the clouds, imposing!

It exuded an oppressive aura, stunning the onlookers.

"This is it, let’s go in."

Lan Yunwei’s tone and attitude took a complete turnaround.

Earlier she saw Zhu Qilue as an enemy slandering Lan Zhengqing, now she understood him as a good brother wanting to rescue his sister.

Empathizing.

If Lan Zhengqing were trapped in the Fire Clan, she’d also rescue him without hesitation.

After all, it’s an inseparable bloodline relationship.

Blood is thicker than water.

Lan Yunwei was about to enter, but Zhu Qilue stopped her.

"What’s wrong?"

She asked puzzled, seeing Zhu Qilue’s unusually serious demeanor, unsmiling.

"Miss Lan, I hope you’ll remain calm later. The Lan Zhengqing you’ll meet might not be the one you recall, please prepare yourself."

Lan Yunwei’s heart skipped a beat, her cheek twitching slightly.

She studied Zhu Qilue’s earnest face, not joking or threatening.

Could it be she didn’t know her own brother?!

What a joke!

Does an outsider know Lan Zhengqing better than she does?!

Lan Yunwei felt somewhat irritated, wanting to rebut, but opening her mouth, no words came out.

Because.

She wasn’t sure herself, truly unaware of what might happen.

"Fine, I understand."

"If conflict arises later, please do not be partial, Miss Lan. If I detect irregularities, I’ll act promptly, without reservation."

Zhu Qilue’s eyes gleamed with sharp coldness, like knives fixed on Lan Yunwei.

Surprisingly, Lan Yunwei felt a hint of tension.

She said nothing more, nodding gently.

Zhu Qilue’s intention was clear: he’d use all means to rescue Zhu Ruoling, even if it came to a fight, sparing no effort, regardless of Lan Zhengqing being her brother.

Although.

Zhu Qilue might not be Lan Zhengqing’s match.

Still, he had to risk it all.

His earlier statement was a Life and Death Contract.

Thump thump!

Thump thump!

Lan Yunwei’s heart inexplicably pounded, almost leaping from her throat.

Unexplained unease, inexplicable tremors, unaccountable chills.

She glanced towards Lan Zhengqing’s residence, eyes heavy. Behind this massive house, secrets were hidden, unsure if Zhu Ruoling was truly imprisoned inside, and if Lin Fan was really in Lan Zhengqing’s grasp.

"Let’s go in."

Her forehead had already formed a sheen of sweat, she whispered three words, her voice trembling slightly.

They were about to enter.

Suddenly!

Three to four figures emerged, wielding glistening blades, blocking the path.

Lan Yunwei’s eyes sharpened, her expression turning grim.

"This is the young master’s residence, please stop."

Though courteous in wording, the tone was decidedly firm.

It was hardly a "please," but rather a dismissal!

Lan Yunwei stepped forward, hands behind her, coldly commanding: "Do you not know who I am? Step aside!"

A breath!

Two breaths!

Three breaths!

The figures remained motionless, as if deaf to her, expressionless.

"Insolence! Didn’t you hear me? Move aside immediately!"

Lan Yunwei flared with anger; someone dared to disregard her in Wenyu City, utterly audacious!

Mere soldiers, who gave them the gall to obstruct her way!

The soldiers remained impassive, though this time they slowly shifted their gaze to Lan Yunwei, still blocking the way.

"Miss Lan."

"So, you recognize me with your dog eyes, do you?! Make way, or I’ll kill you right now!"

"Miss, I’m truly sorry. The young master has ordered, no one is allowed to enter the residence unauthorized."

"Nonsense! I’m his sister, he won’t let me find him?!"

"The young master’s exact words were anyone. Naturally, that includes you, Miss. Please forgive us; we’re acting per the young master’s instructions, not daring to be ambiguous."

The soldier spoke respectfully, standing firm, expressionless, showing no fear.

"Miss, please return."