novelraw Chapter 1385 1383: Xu Tianrui Must Be Killed!
Chapter 1385 1383: Xu Tianrui Must Be Killed!
Zhu Ruoling gasped sharply, her eyes wide open, unable to believe the scene before her.
What?!
Is this true?!
Xu Tianrui…
He's actually not dead!
That arrow clearly…
"No… that arrow didn't hit him…"
Zhu Qilue opened his mouth slowly, his tone filled with despair.
This was the disappointment that followed hope, which then turned into despair!
If he hadn't harbored a shred of hope, he wouldn't be experiencing this despair now.
Because he knew Zhu Ruoling was no match for Xu Tianrui, he had no confidence in this battle from the start.
But those three arrows just now, especially with their capability of a secondary acceleration, did indeed offer a glimmer of hope.
However, once that sliver of hope turned into bubbles, it became endless despair.
"The arrow stopped right in front of him, less than a millimeter away, but it didn't hit him… he was unharmed."
Though Zhu Qilue didn't want to speak these words, they were the truth, and he had to tell Zhu Ruoling the facts, otherwise, who knows what foolish action this girl might take.
"Ling'er, run quickly! Listen to your brother. Even though from childhood to adulthood you've always opposed me and never listened, this time you must. Run! You must go!"
Zhu Qilue shouted with all his might, his entire body trembling from exertion.
Now he was powerless, and this was the only way he could protect his sister Zhu Ruoling.
"Sister, this might be the last time I can protect you, so run quickly."
He sighed deeply, his eyes glistening with tears, seeming to carry a hint of pleading.
Zhu Ruoling's heart trembled, her footsteps hesitated. She was indeed frightened by Zhu Qilue's voice, a surge of fear rising from deep within her.
"Hahaha!"
Xu Tianrui laughed skyward, his sharp laughter chilling, making one's scalp tingle.
"Run!"
Zhu Qilue shouted desperately.
But as soon as his voice fell, Xu Tianrui stomped him back down.
Crack!
The bones in his body broke instantly underfoot!
"Don't waste your energy; she can't escape." Xu Tianrui sneered condescendingly, casting a cold glance at Zhu Qilue. "I've long coveted such a tender girl. She's the dream of the Fire Clan's people; who wouldn't want to spend a passionate night with her? But it looks like she'll belong to me tonight; others will be green with envy."
Xu Tianrui's words turned increasingly disgusting, his eyes began to wander all over Zhu Ruoling, his expression thoroughly lewd.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Qilue was instantly incensed.
"Xu Tianrui, how dare you!"
He attempted to rise, only to be mercilessly stomped down again by Xu Tianrui.
"Why shouldn't I dare? Because of you? Hahaha, why don't you get up and hit me? Do you have that ability?" Xu Tianrui taunted recklessly.
"You… you…" Zhu Qilue trembled violently, gritting his teeth, his eyes fierce.
"Looking at me like that is futile. You think I'll spare her? Not a chance, such a delightful girl is hard to find even with a lantern, and there aren't many like her in the entire Fire Clan, I have to treasure her." Xu Tianrui said, raising an eyebrow at Zhu Ruoling.
Seeing no way to stop Xu Tianrui, Zhu Qilue had no choice but to shout to Zhu Ruoling. "Ling'er, run! Don't worry about me! Run!"
However.
Zhu Ruoling was already petrified by Xu Tianrui's looks and words.
She had never heard such vile speech before, waves of nausea and disgust rose within her, her body stiff as a board, forgetting to flee.
"See, she doesn't seem to want to leave either. In that case, I won't be polite." Xu Tianrui laughed sinisterly.
"Xu Tianrui, I'll kill you…" Before Zhu Qilue could finish, another heavy blow landed on his abdomen.
His whole body flew backward, scraping a deep and lengthy trench on the ground, crashing into a rock several meters away.
Bam!
The entire prison shook, trembling like an earthquake.
Zhu Qilue vomited a mouthful of blood, rendered speechless.
"Sweetie, ready or not, here I come."
Xu Tianrui advanced step by step toward Zhu Ruoling, his face lewd, clutching his injured right hand.
Zhu Ruoling snapped back to reality, her face flushing with anger, her eyebrows furrowed deeply.
She had never suffered such humiliation!
She grew up sheltered by her brother Zhu Qilue and father Zhu Sui, no one dared to disrespect her!
In fact.
She didn't even know that Zhu Sui was actually in a nominal role, without real power.
Only in the past two years did she hear rumors that the real power in the Fire Clan was held by Gong Wenya.
But that was all she knew.
Zhu Sui and Zhu Qilue intended to keep her out of this vortex.
Because they understood.
If their struggle succeeded, they could reclaim their power.
But if they failed, it wouldn't just be a matter of losing their lives.
Yet Zhu Qilue miscalculated, never imagining that today would drag Zhu Ruoling into this abyss.
"Xu Tianrui! How dare you speak such words to me! Aren't you afraid my father will behead you?!"
"Hahaha! Your father? You mean that old thief Zhu Sui?"
Zhu Ruoling froze, never expecting a mere Chiyun Army Commander like Xu Tianrui to dare insult her father, the Clan Leader of the Fire Clan!
"What… what did you say?"
"Don't worry, after I bring you to my room, I'll tell your father, I'm sure he'll be more than happy."
"Impossible!"
"Then try it, see if the old thief Zhu Sui will save you. But whether he saves you or not doesn't matter, the Zhu Family won't last much longer. They can die, but maybe you'll live a bit longer, until I'm bored with you."
Arrogant!
Overbearing!
Presumptuous!
Conceited!
Xu Tianrui was truly hubristic, putting neither her nor her father nor even the Zhu Family in his eyes!
"Do you believe I'll report this to the High Priest and have him punish you!"
"Hahaha—" Xu Tianrui laughed again. "Go on then, if you can see the High Priest. Even if you do, the answer might disappoint you more."
Zhu Ruoling shook her head like a rattle, clearly not believing Xu Tianrui's words. Yet his expression sent shivers down her spine, for it might indeed be true.
Her palm gripping the bow was already sweaty, as if she'd pulled it from water.
Suddenly!
Zhu Ruoling raised her bow abruptly, releasing another volley of three arrows!
Moreover!
A continuous volley of three arrows!
In less than a breath!
Dozens of arrows whooshed forth, carrying a terrifying momentum, flying towards Xu Tianrui!
The entire prison of the Fire Clan echoed with wailing sounds in an instant.
Those weren't mere arrows soaring; it was like the murmurs of a fierce storm!
And a storm with raging fire!
Zhu Ruoling had completely lost control!
She refused to believe this evil! She must kill Xu Tianrui!