Extraordinary Medical Saint in the City

Chapter 1425 - 1423: Sold and Still Helping to Count the Money—So Foolish!

Lan Zhengqing has been observing coldly all along.

If Zhu Ruoling hadn't stepped forward to protect the Divine Phoenix, he wouldn't have wanted to intervene at all.

Seeing the gatekeeping soldiers and Divine Phoenix in action, he chuckled coldly inside. Such arrogance! Just a mere ant from the Sumeru Continent, daring to fight against the well-trained soldiers of the Five Elements Realm, is utterly laughable!

Does she have no awareness of her own level?

However.

This fellow has been a hindrance all along, and her gaze seems to pierce through him, making him quite uncomfortable.

Therefore.

Lan Zhengqing didn't move to help, nor did he walk over.

Because he knew if he walked over, the soldiers would recognize him, and would stop. So he just stood there, watching the scene unfold from a distance.

The skills of the Divine Phoenix were somewhat unexpected for Lan Zhengqing.

She wasn't as feeble as he imagined.

In fact, there was something to her.

If it hadn't been for the gatekeeper soldier's sudden attack, she could have easily killed her opponent. But the soldier seized the initiative and caught her off guard, which left the Divine Phoenix in such a dire situation that she struggled to cope.

Watching the Divine Phoenix fall into a disadvantage due to the unexpected attack, even facing mortal danger.

Lan Zhengqing wasn't nervous at all; instead, he watched with interest.

When he saw the Divine Phoenix fall to the ground, he surprisingly had the urge to make a move himself.

Despicable!

How could he have such a thought!

Such a worthless ant trash doesn't deserve his personal action; let the soldiers handle it instead.

To fight the Divine Phoenix would only diminish his noble status.

If word gets out, it'll be a laughingstock across the Five Elements Realm.

The dignified Young Master of the Water Clan, actually engaged with an ant from the Sumeru Continent.

An unbearable shame!

He dismissed the thought, keeping his hands behind his back, expressionless, and calmly watching.

If Zhu Ruoling hadn't interfered.

Then the soldier should have been able to kill the Divine Phoenix.

But with Zhu Ruoling stepping in to shield the Divine Phoenix, he couldn't let Zhu Ruoling die.

Therefore.

He was forced to intervene.

Looking at the gatekeeper soldier kneeling on the ground, trembling, he was still icy cold, his eyes expressionless.

"Rise."

"Yes... yes..." The soldier hesitated, not expecting Lan Zhengqing to let him rise. "I... I failed to recognize Taishan... didn't know these two were esteemed guests of the Young Master... thus, rashly acted... please forgive me!"

"Ignorance is not a crime, let it not be repeated." Lan Zhengqing said plainly, with no intent to punish the gatekeeper soldier.

The gatekeeper soldier, feeling immense relief, quickly picked up the Long Spear from the ground, intending to leave.

The Divine Phoenix, however, was quite displeased, and shouted angrily.

"Hey! Lan Zhengqing, what do you mean?! He nearly killed me just now! And nearly killed Ruoling! Wasn't it you who invited us to Wenyu City?! So, what, you brought us here just to kill us?!"

Her almond eyes widened, glaring viciously at Lan Zhengqing.

"Are you even a man, if you want to kill us, just do it in the wilderness. Why bother with such a scheme to lure us here for the kill?! What's your real agenda, speak now!"

"Divine Phoenix Sister..."

Zhu Ruoling, shocked, quickly tugged at Divine Phoenix's arm, trying to stop her from exploding.

But Divine Phoenix was already furious beyond measure, jumping up and down in rage.

This guy was clearly putting on airs!

She created such a commotion with the gatekeeper soldier, and he was not far behind them, how could he have not seen it!

He intentionally wanted to watch the soldiers kill her, and delayed taking action.

He only intervened when Zhu Ruoling's life was in danger to stop it.

This guy, definitely has some shady secrets!

"Don't make baseless accusations, what motive could I have? If it weren't for me stepping in to save you, you'd be dead by now." Lan Zhengqing said leisurely, but his eye twitched fiercely, and a flash of sharpness crossed his gaze.

"Bullshit! You waited until the last moment to act; who knows what you're really thinking?! If you wanted to act, you'd have done so already without waiting!"

"If it wasn't for you rushing so fast, trying to charge straight into Wenyu City, would the gatekeeper soldier have misunderstood you? Ultimately, it's your fault. A lesson? Why not?"

"Lan Zhengqing, you are truly a hypocrite, unwilling to take responsibility! Fine! I'm not going to Wenyu City anymore!"

The Divine Phoenix enraged, spun around and pulled Zhu Ruoling intending to leave.

Lan Zhengqing initially thought it was just a bluff, but didn't expect Divine Phoenix to genuinely intend to follow through.

After finally bringing them here, how could he let them leave easily, all his efforts would be in vain.

"Divine Phoenix Sister... what's wrong? Why suddenly want to leave..."

Zhu Ruoling looked back at Lan Zhengqing, then at Divine Phoenix who was dragging her, unable to comprehend what's going on.

In her eyes, Lan Zhengqing is someone absolutely trustworthy.

She met Lan Zhengqing when she was very young and watched him step by step grow into the formidable character he is today.

"Divine Phoenix Sister, just... just wait a moment..."

"Ruoling, we cannot enter this place. Lan Zhengqing, that guy, I don't know what he's planning, his actions are suspicious, probably intending harm against you, so we must leave now; we can't fall into this guy's trap. He's too creepy, it's impossible to see through him, don't be fooled by him." Divine Phoenix said angrily, spreading her wings to take Zhu Ruoling away.

Lan Zhengqing, seeing this, suddenly became anxious, wanting to speak up to stop them but hesitated.

If he doesn't let them leave now, isn't that admitting guilt without a fight!

Clearly telling them he's up to something, and that's why he's not letting them leave.

"Fooled?"

Zhu Ruoling hesitated, freeing herself from the Divine Phoenix's hand, blinking confusedly.

"Divine Phoenix Sister, what are you saying? Brother Zhengqing wouldn't lie, he absolutely wouldn't, he's a very righteous person. There must be some misunderstanding between you, it's okay, we can clear it up later; with more interaction, you'll understand."

She showed a big smile, with a hint of shyness appearing on her face.

Divine Phoenix was taken aback, didn't expect Zhu Ruoling to refuse to leave with her.

"Ruoling, don't be deceived by his appearance. One can't really know someone's heart..."

"No way!" Zhu Ruoling shook her head heavily, stating firmly. "I'm not judging Brother Zhengqing by his appearance; I know what kind of person he truly is within, so I say this with certainty."

"Ruoling..." Divine Phoenix sighed deeply in her heart; this girl seems to have fallen for him... She's completely enthralled by Lan Zhengqing, counting the money she has been sold for—utterly foolish. "No, today I must take you away; you cannot continue to trust Lan Zhengqing, he's been deceiving you utterly."

"No, it's not like that. Divine Phoenix Sister, you misunderstood; even if Brother Zhengqing were to lie, he would never lie to me."

"Are you... sure?"

"Mm!" Zhu Ruoling nodded vigorously. "I'm sure!"

Divine Phoenix paused, her expression turning extremely grave, her eyes flickering with complex light.

"It doesn't matter; you must come with me today! Otherwise, when the time comes, no one can save you!"

She abruptly grabbed Zhu Ruoling's wrist, preparing to fly with spread wings.

However.

A heavy blow suddenly landed at the back of her head!

Her heart sank with a thump, and before she could react, her vision instantly blurred.

Her entire body slumped to the ground!

She fainted!