novelraw Chapter 1418 - 1416: There's Something Off About Lan Zhengqing...
Chapter 1418 - 1416: There's Something Off About Lan Zhengqing...
One sentence, and it directly pissed off the Divine Phoenix!
"What do you mean?!"
"Stop! Don't go, you need to clarify this for me!"
The Divine Phoenix quickly chased after, her almond eyes wide open, burning with anger. It's one thing for this guy to be sarcastic, but he dares to mock her, mocking Lin Fan.
If this matter isn't clarified, she was not going to let him leave.
You can talk about anyone.
But not Lin Fan!
"How do you know I'm Lin Fan's woman?"
She bit her teeth and glared viciously at Lan Zhengqing.
Lan Zhengqing glanced disdainfully, teasing, "You are exactly like Lin Fan now, close to vermilion, you become red; close to ink, you become black. I advise you not to be Lin Fan's woman, your whole being exudes a... haha, foolish scent."
He covered his nose, took a step back, displaying utter disgust.
The Divine Phoenix was shocked!
She never expected Lan Zhengqing to talk to a woman like this, such disrespect!
She immediately stiffened, clenched her fists, her eyes emitting a venomous gleam.
"What did you say?"
She shouted angrily, word by word.
"Are you planning to get physical?"
Lan Zhengqing smiled, speaking unhurriedly.
The Divine Phoenix indeed wanted to get physical! She wanted to punch this hypocritical face! Just having this face appear in front of her gave her an urge to hit it.
However.
If she got physical, her situation would become very passive.
Not only is she not Lan Zhengqing's match, but this guy, though annoying enough to deserve a beating, definitely has remarkable strength!
Anyone who can kill twenty Blood Demon Wolves in one go is not an ordinary person.
Plus, if she provoked Lan Zhengqing, she might end up wandering the wilderness. Although Lan Zhengqing is obnoxious, his words do have some truth. If more Blood Demon Wolves appeared, no one could stop them.
So.
The Divine Phoenix hesitated for a moment, not getting physical.
She lowered her tightly clenched fists.
"Water Clan's Young Master Lan, right? Why do you enjoy bickering with women? There's not a bit of masculine grace there. She's just a weak girl, why belittle her as worthless; do you think this highlights your strength?"
The Divine Phoenix said sweetly, feigning softness.
She shifted her strategy.
Facing Lan Zhengqing directly for confrontation is impossible to win, so she had to use indirect questioning, to reveal his true colors.
Inwardly, she thought coldly.
You're trying to put up a lofty front in front of Zhu Ruoling, well I'll strip you bare so everyone sees your hypocritical face!
She had to admit, she shared a trait with Lin Fan.
The ability to judge character.
Once she finished speaking, Lan Zhengqing's face turned bright red, like a monkey's butt, full of extreme embarrassment.
"You..."
He wanted to argue back but didn't know what to say, promptly left speechless.
This sharp-tongued woman argued him into silence.
A grown man squabbling with a woman, what kind of ability is that?
"So, do you still plan to target me?" The Divine Phoenix appeared pitiful, blinking her bright sparkling eyes.
Lan Zhengqing was furious!
His mouth was warped with anger.
He no longer bothered with the Divine Phoenix. Arguing with this woman was like arguing with Lin Fan; he stood no chance.
They could twist the truth, seeing all through his little tricks from the start.
And.
They glared at him with provocative eyes, simply despicable!
Lan Zhengqing angrily turned around, face stern, coldly saying, "Ling'er, what do you think? Come back with me to the Water Clan? Just a reminder, the Blood Demon Wolves aren't solitary creatures; finding one indicates thousands might surround us. Don't assume it's safe just because we eradicated twenty."
As he spoke, he sneaked a glance at the Divine Phoenix.
It was both a threat and intimidation, entirely focused on bringing Zhu Ruoling to the Water Clan.
The Divine Phoenix had seen through his intentions long ago, but she didn't point it out, knowing he might rage if exposed, leading to more terrible actions.
So.
The Divine Phoenix had to hold her position, calmly responding to each move.
But internally, she wondered why Lan Zhengqing was so adamant to bring Ling'er to the Water Clan, claiming it was for her safety while knowing there was more to it.
Gong Wenya holds power over the Fire Clan. An unauthorized Water Clan noble taking a fire tribe's distressed daughter home, wouldn't he fear Gong Wenya's accountability?
In her mind, the Divine Phoenix sighed.
If Lin Fan were here, he would've figured it out by now. Blaming herself for being slow, she hadn't recognized Lan Zhengqing's plans yet.
Lin Fan...
"Hmm..." Zhu Ruoling pondered, furrowing her brows. Though she didn't immediately agree with Lan Zhengqing, the Divine Phoenix saw she very much wanted to go, completely oblivious to Lan Zhengqing's ulterior motives.
Such a naive girl!
"Sister Divine Phoenix... what do you think?" After pondering for a moment, Zhu Ruoling hesitated, seeking help from the Divine Phoenix with a pleading look.
Next second!
Lan Zhengqing's sinister gaze landed, coldly staring into the Divine Phoenix's eyes, unblinking.
A threat.
A blatant threat!
An unscrupulous threat!
Right in front of Zhu Ruoling, bullying her for being unaware, Lan Zhengqing dared use such looks towards herself.
As if saying.
If you don't agree, you'll die!
Too arrogant, truly too arrogant!
Daring to provoke her in front of Zhu Ruoling, doesn't he fear exposing the truth?
However.
Lan Zhengqing truly wasn't afraid.
Because.
Even if the Divine Phoenix exposed him, Zhu Ruoling would still unwaveringly trust him. No matter what others say, she would choose to believe Lan Zhengqing.
So.
He was so unscrupulous!
If it weren't for the Divine Phoenix's presence, he would've already taken Zhu Ruoling to the Water Clan!
Just this glance.
It further confirmed her almost certain suspicion.
Lan Zhengqing has issues!
If earlier she had doubts and continuous probing, now she's nearly sure. Lan Zhengqing's actions definitely hold hidden intentions, not simply saving.
The Divine Phoenix wasn't intimidated by Lan Zhengqing's gaze, nor would she retreat, glaring fiercely back.
Suddenly!
She felt a Divine Sense intruding into her mind!
Boom—
A burst rang out.
The Divine Sense easily broke through her defenses, charging into her mind.
Yet it left no sound.
It merely passed momentarily, delivering a frightful pressure before vanishing.
No doubt!
It must've been Lan Zhengqing, that despicable rogue using such filthy means for intimidation.
Intruding Divine Sense...
How strong is this guy to break her defenses effortlessly?
The Divine Phoenix's expression turned very unpleasant, cold and tense, her demeanor grave.
Terror!
Confusion!
Fear!
Helplessness!
All sorts of emotions interwoven within the Divine Phoenix, leaving her lost. On one side was Lan Zhengqing's blatant threats, and the other was Zhu Ruoling's imploring gaze.
Her own desire was naturally to flee as far away as possible.
One breath!
Two breaths!
...
Ten breaths!
The Divine Phoenix pondered for a very long time.
In the end.
She smiled gracefully, softly saying, "Alright."