Chapter 118 99. All bad plans and the soon-to-be-suffering Xu Yuan
Chapter 118 99. All bad plans and the soon-to-be-suffering Xu Yuan
Lin Qingque's utterly empty gaze caused the hearts of everyone present to almost leap in an instant.
They perceived extreme danger from it.
It was as if in the next moment, this delicate and charming girl would transform into a demon of the abyss.
Jing Lixue's smile also slowly faded.
"Oh my"—
Lin Qingque's smile was clearly pure and adorable, but to others, it seemed as if it was covered with a layer of dark color, adding a layer of gloom.
"Master Chu, why aren't you speaking anymore?"
In front of Lin Qingque, who tilted her head, revealing a sinister smile.
Chu Bingyan clenched her small hand and fell slightly silent.
She dared not speak, fearing that any word might provoke Lin Qingque to rage.
"Junior sister."
Xu Yuan, seeing the situation might spiral out of control, hurriedly spoke up.
"Shush, senior brother—don't rush."
Lin Qingque turned her head, her smile looking at him without a trace of warmth as she said, "Wait a moment, I also have something I want to ask you."
Xu Yuan was profoundly shaken.
Had Lin Qingque discovered something?
Why had she suddenly fallen ill?
He cast his gaze towards Chu Bingyan.
If there were anything that could provoke her, it was likely only Chu Bingyan's Heart Voice.
Indeed, after all, Chu Bingyan probably still did not know about Lin Qingque's ability.
Xu Yuan had already prepared for the worst.
Whether it was turning against Lin Qingque, rescuing Chu Bingyan, or even killing Chu Bingyan to clear his own suspicion.
He had prepared for both scenarios.
Jing Lixue's sudden arrangement had completely disrupted his entire plan.
"Ha!"
"Fang Yuan?"
She hesitated for a moment before speaking softly.
"It's me."
Xu Yuan sighed, his expression showing just the right amount of guilt, "I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to come here."
"There's nothing to apologize for."
Chu Bingyan shook her head, her smile serene.
With her eyes covered by a dark cloth, Xu Yuan could not discern her current mood.
"I should be the one apologizing."
"?"
Xu Yuan's expression hardened.
"Actually,"
Chu Bingyan sat in the chair, her body uncomfortably shifting as she suddenly changed the topic, "My sudden appearance here must have caused you quite some trouble, didn't it?"
"Frankly speaking, it indeed did."
Xu Yuan rubbed his temples, his voice tinged with a hint of distress, "But I know you came here to clarify if Princess Luoyang's identity is that of the mysterious person, so I don't blame you."
"Actually, there's another reason."
Chu Bingyan bowed her head, as if afraid of his reproach, "I knew you were here, I came to see if I could meet you. Unfortunately, I almost caused you harm."
"Oh?"
Xu Yuan's smile remained unchanged.
Although he was indeed dissatisfied with Chu Bingyan's lack of discernment in the matter, he did not overly reprimand her.
At least for now, Chu Bingyan's identity was still quite useful to him.
"I remember, I had already taken your Deceiving the Heavens to Cross the Sea, which, by all logic, should prevent any trace of Heaven's Secret art from tracking me. How did you know I would be here?"
"After you left, I have been continuously using Heavenly Mystery Art to probe Princess Luoyang's condition."
Chu Bingyan carefully observed his expression and cautiously continued.
"Then, this morning, I suddenly noticed a disturbance in the Heavenly Mystery above the mansion. I guessed that you might have arrived. I was afraid something might happen to you, so I came here."
"I see, but..."
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