HPDBC Chapter 474 The Forgiving Mu Cheng
Chapter 474 The Forgiving Mu Cheng
'yeah... i am not the same man i was a year ago nor in my last life.'
the emerald dream felt the same when he entered through a secret passage that mu lan taught him to save the others. it was an old waste disposal tunnel which now lay abandoned because of the failing structure.
he gazed back at mu cheng's vigilant look towards him and the unconscious féng mei while thinking about how to deal with the situation. though they survived, if the royal palace discovers they lived it would become annoying.
'we should probably try to move the plans ahead... time isn't on our side.'
there was one thing he knew from experience: once someone powerful wants you gone... you better run away or have a way of dealing with them or be crushed by the weight of their power. it's just how life is for those who are weaker.
'well, i am not weaker, but the resistance is. maybe i should just abandon or use these fools?'
asura could feel the subtle vibrations of the city, causing the tunnel to tremble, gravel and tiny rocks skittering down the walls with clouds of dust and residue. 'even this tunnel won't be safe for long...'
because mu cheng seemed wary of him, asura needed to end this plot faster. he didn't want to deal with the bullshit of the man behind him. the leader of the resistance should be mu lan or someone with a backbone. not this idiot!
'dealing with traitors is tricky if you have feelings for them... oh well.'
sighing inwardly, asura used a bit of his animus, spreading the force out and reinforcing the walls as he passed by them. asura would hate to have an embarrassing death like being crushed.
"oi, mu cheng. when do you plan to strike the palace?" asura's deep voice echoed in the tunnels, making it sound darker and more eerie.
"e-eh?!" the male, shocked by the sunned voice directed at himself, almost dropped féng mei and stumbled to the ground. only saving himself by kicking against a protruding rock.
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with a smile that never reached his eyes, asura repeated himself. "when will you attack the palace?"
the young male, unsure and lost, gazed ahead before replying.
"...we've got men in place, ready to attack, but a timescale... after this, what can we do?" mu cheng mumbled while eyeing féng mei's unconscious form. though they survived, it didn't mean there wouldn't be any casualties.
"you should attack before she wakes up. that woman will betray you again." asura, who had been wondering if mu cheng wanted to re-try having féng mei as his partner.
"she is too beautiful for you."
"what?! how dare you insult us-" mu cheng didn't have time to finish when a burst of power smashed into him and made him collapse on a nearby wall. his head felt like it would shatter under the force.
asura stared coldly at the now trembling mu cheng slumped in front of him. if not, because he was needed, asura would've killed him right then and there.
"if she does wake up. how are you going to stop her from running to another royal dog and spreading her legs?"
his eyes were cold, but there was a trace of compassion in his voice. although a branch family, this man was related to mu xue... if asura killed him or did something too harsh. he feared she would be hurt.
the two continued onwards until they saw a large hole surrounded by metal bars with water leaking and flooding the floor. the third bar was loose, so asura twisted it and pulled it, allowing them to push through.
then, the bar was replaced to hide this entrance from prying eyes. 'let's add some of lucia's shadow and void magic to make people less likely to notice and mask the presence of the weaker pole...'
"good, let's head back, leader." asura pretended he had forgotten what had happened.
all because he wanted to avoid mu xue and the other girls worrying too much. though lucia already understood as her shadow was following him.
'well, she insists on it, and i don't mind because she comes to see me when alone, such a cute woman.'
[ah... my dear husband... it's celine~ i wonder if you have time to speak? hehe~]
the sudden cheerful voice in the middle of the dirty slums caused asura to stop moving for a moment, but he wouldn't turn her away. this girl was the one hardest to meet right now because of the circumstances.
'i always have time for you. my cute little elf, celine.'
'mu cheng won't function if she gets sick. he also might be infected. let's heal him on the way.'
[nn~ i am happy. today, there is big news—my brother and mother told me about a peace conference between the orcs and elves, which will be held in a few months. will you be able to attend?]
'attend as your husband?'
[yes!]
[will you? i'll make sure you enjoy your stay~ ehehe. a lovely elf wife who can produce milk, are you not interested?]
asura's face twitched. this woman used to be so innocent and cute. now she knew his preferences and even learned to seduce him to get her way.
however, he took a moment to respond, just to tease her.
what amused asura was that he could hear her breathing through their connection—ever since the world tree evolved with his body. it became easier to speak with her, and sometimes, even her mother's thoughts leaked into his mind.
though celine would mostly mention asura, whisper words of love or be thinking about food and nausea.
'nausea...' it dawned on asura.
'of course, i will come with you, but make sure to let me know if i should bring anything or prepare to wipe out some orcs.'
'can i really solve everything in a few months...'
he worried while mu xue and mu yue turned, and the moment they saw him rushed over to greet him, a doubtful gaze cast to the woman on his shoulder.
"see... i told you he would." mu xue snorted, but her lips formed a wide, radiant smile.
"that's féng mei... she's just unconscious,. don't be silly, sister!" mu yue protested as they approached asura.nôv(el)b\\jnn