novelraw Chapter 661: Survival Through Desperation
Chapter 661: Survival Through Desperation
"No more, please, spare me..."
In the tent, Long Yue murmured softly as her consciousness gradually blurred—it was extreme exhaustion.
She was too tired to struggle anymore.
Her heart understood his bitterness, and since he needed to vent, she let him vent completely!
Even though she was saying these words, her voice gradually faded, becoming almost inaudible, as though she’d been tormented to the brink of losing her breath.
"Scum..."
She muttered one final word before falling into a deep sleep.
Li Qingmu gradually stopped, the redness in his eyes faded away. As he looked at the petite figure covered in tears and scars, he felt a sharp pang in his heart.
But he had no choice but to do this—he had to!
He had to let everyone know he was cruel, violent, and ruthless. Only then would they stay away from him, fear him, respect him. Only then could he seize power and free himself from that woman—his mother!
"Yue’er... I’m sorry..."
He silently apologized, gently caressing her cheek. Her pitiable state tore his heart to shreds!
He took a deep breath, whispering, "Yue’er, you are too foolish! You shouldn’t have come here!"
Seeing the glint of remorse in his eyes—once she came here, it was nearly impossible to leave alive. This place was full of devils; those people’s gazes could devour her completely!
And he could not allow her to fall into their hands, he wouldn’t permit it!
He must find a way to save her!
But how to save her without a trace or suspicion?
Li Qingmu looked at her quietly, his gaze growing deeper and deeper.
Perhaps, this was the only way!
He glanced at the sky; dawn was breaking outside.
Sleep eluded him as he sat beside her, silently watching, admiring her—it had been a whole year without seeing her. He had truly missed her for so long.
He wished time could freeze, staying forever in this beautiful moment, but alas, morning came.
Outside, the clattering of soldiers’ armor and swords sounded, and a voice called at the entrance of the tent, "Eldest Young Master? Eldest Young Master?"
Someone laughed and cursed from behind, "Fool, the Eldest Young Master was exhausted last night, calling him now is asking for trouble!"
"I... I’m really anxious!"
The soldier scratched his head nervously, prompting laughter from all around.
Inside, Li Qingmu’s eyes turned cold as a dagger appeared in his hand, he wanted to nail that person to death, but he managed to restrain himself.
No problem, a gentleman’s revenge takes ten years; remember this for later!
He turned to look at the person beside him, noticing her long lashes flutter slightly—she should be waking up.
"Mmm..."
Long Yue groaned softly, slowly opening her eyes.
Her body still hurt a little; she was about to turn over when suddenly, a cold flash caught her sight, then warm liquid splashed on her face, accompanied by a nauseating metallic smell.
Long Yue’s eyes widened, completely awake!
She couldn’t believe what she saw before her!
Li Qingmu’s left arm was pierced by a shiny dagger!
"You..."
"Shut up!"
The man ordered coldly, his icy gaze sweeping over, forcing Long Yue’s words back down her throat.
"Poof!"
He pulled out the dagger and aimed it at Long Yue’s neck.
Though only a shallow cut appeared, Long Yue felt the chill of the blade.
She stared blankly at this man, not knowing what he was doing, watching him turn to smash the teacup and dishes to pieces!
"Boom, boom, boom!"
The noise startled the guards outside, and someone rushed in immediately.
"Eldest Young Master?"
Seeing the scene inside, they were dumbfounded.
Li Qingmu’s body was half covered in blood, his bloody hand tightly gripping Long Yue’s neck, while the other held the blood-stained dagger against her throat.
She struggled, and a bloodstain appeared on her neck.
What... What happened here?
The invading soldiers were all scared stiff, not knowing what to do.
Until Lu Zhi entered, grasping the situation.
"Surround this place! Also, bring Zhang Wu and his group here!"
He shouted angrily, realizing what a mistake it was—this woman wasn’t an actor, she was an assassin!
A Dazhou spy sent to assassinate the Eldest Young Master!
"Clang clang clang..."
Long knives clashed as the area was surrounded tightly, impervious!
At the same time, Zhang Wu and his companions were brought in, pushed to kneel on the ground.
"Eldest Young Master, spare us, we truly didn’t know she was an assassin!"
Zhang Wu cried out, pleading innocence.
Heaven knows, he really didn’t know!
Li Qingmu’s gaze was tinged with blood, coldly staring at Zhang Wu and the others, then at the woman beside him, sneering, "I don’t want to hear any explanations! Since you brought this woman, you’re involved. Men, drag them out and execute them!"
"Eldest Young Master, spare us!"
But their pleas were futile as soldiers promptly dragged them away.
Next, Lu Zhi glanced at Long Yue behind Li Qingmu, thinking of how to handle her.
"Eldest Young Master, this woman..."
"This woman?" Li Qingmu chuckled coldly, "Since she belongs to me, it falls to me to deal with her! Men, prepare a horse!"
Lu Zhi paused, "Eldest Young Master, you’re..."
"This woman’s allure is disastrous. I’m uneasy leaving her to you; I will personally execute her!"
At this moment, the horse was prepared, and Li Qingmu rose, dragging Long Yue out.
Lu Zhi noticed the woman had been sealed by the Eldest Young Master, unable to move.
His cheeks twitched slightly, watching Li Qingmu place Long Yue on the horse and ride away. He turned to a trusted aide, "Follow him, see how he intends to deal with this woman?"
This aide was one who previously captured Cao Anxing and Chang Zhen from the Dazhou camp; his martial arts were superb, and his Qinggong was exceptional, allowing him to keep pace even without a horse.
Lu Zhi remembered the Princess’s words to always monitor this Eldest Young Master, so he ordered his aide to track him, curious about his intentions.
"Yah, yah, yah!"
The horse galloped further and further away, quickly vanishing from the Daliang army’s sight.
On horseback, the fierce wind stung Long Yue’s face painfully; she hadn’t been sealed for movement, as she had abandoned resistance, and there was no need for it.
A Mu, what are you trying to do?
Soon enough, Long Yue understood he intended... to put her in peril for her own sake?
After all, to leave the Daliang camp normally was extremely difficult.
So he was protecting her, even resorting to self-harm!
A Mu, you big fool!
Long Yue closed her eyes once more, tears streaming down the corners, but this time, the tears were sweet!