Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Suspicious Lu Di
"When the master sees it later, let’s see how you explain!"
After the male finished scolding, he kicked the errant Beastman down, causing a metallic clanging sound as he collided with something.
Upon hearing the familiar sound, Wen Shu’s footsteps, which were about to move forward, quietly retreated.
She hid behind a tree, cautiously peeking with half her face, and indeed saw Ku Jia with a sullen face under the shade.
"Hurry up and find a new package!"
He stood with arms crossed in displeasure, his gaze sweeping over the males of the caravan, with necklaces scattered around his feet, most of them silver in texture.
Wen Shu’s pupils narrowed as she recognized what they were.
How are there so many magnetic chains?
Did Lucius acquire them, or is Lu Di also involved?
Although Lu Di’s behavior today repulsed her, she recalled him as a considerate and respectful Beast Husband to the female lead and a diligent City Lord.
Except during the battle for the City Lord’s position, when he was somewhat unscrupulous, in other aspects he was quite perfect.
Perhaps he is just very skilled at disguising...
Wen Shu glanced at the magnetic chains flickering with firelight, then looked at the dark path beneath the shadow, planning to bypass the caravan.
She carefully retreated, but before she could move a few steps, her back slammed against a hard, cold wall of flesh.
A chilling and oppressive aura swiftly spread from behind, causing the hairs on Wen Shu’s neck to stand upright. As she moved to evade, her shoulders were firmly gripped by two broad hands.
In the deathly silence of the forest, the night wind rustled, carrying a faint sandy sound.
The other party remained eerily silent for a few seconds before speaking slowly in a deep, stable voice.
"Wen Shu, why are you alone here?"
Recognizing the voice, Wen Shu’s heart skipped a beat as she forcefully broke free from the hold and turned back, feigning shock.
She felt wary, but outwardly showed ignorant confusion, displeased in tone, "You scared me to death, why are you here?"
With those words, she discreetly retreated a few steps, patting her chest in lingering fear to ensure the magnetic ring was still there, breathing a sigh of relief.
Having been vigorously freed from her grip, a shadow crossed Lu Di’s eyes, and his thoughtful gaze lingered on her face.
"Why am I here..."
He curled his lips into a gentle smile and stepped closer, revealing her snowy white face more clearly in the moonlight.
Her demeanor was composed, yet the finely lined jaw strained tight, exposing a hint of sharpness, and her vivid red lips unconsciously tightened...
Suddenly, the image of her intoxicating beauty while exacting revenge against Lucius powerfully resurfaced in his mind.
The same face with entirely different expressions, this female is indeed adept at disguising.
Lu Di restrained his excitement and masked amusement with a serene voice, "My caravan is resting here, naturally I am here too."
His gaze flicked to the trees behind her, his smile suggestive, "But why is Wen Shu alone here?"
The male’s smile was warm, and his deep blue eyes appeared calm even in the shadows.
Yet Wen Shu, under his gaze, felt inexplicably uneasy, sensing something was off.
Time for reflection was scarce, instinctively opting for deceit, mixing truth and lies, "I was saying goodbye to friends, passing through, but..."
Wen Shu blinked at the magnetic chains, her eyes flashing with admiration, "Are those necklaces? I grew up in the tribe and have never seen such things, they look quite exquisite."
She deliberately tested, believing her performance flawless.
To Lu Di, however, it was full of holes.
His eyes glimmered with amusement, admiring her trembling lashes, as if a cat scratched at his heart, an unbearable itch.
Watching her gaze scorchingly at the magnetic chains, Lu Di’s mind stirred, a deep darkness rising in his eyes, "Do you like them?"
His voice softened as he stepped behind her, his gaze gliding over her snowy neck, descending to her soft waist.
His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, grinding his knuckles intolerably, his voice steady, "Blue suits you better."
The male’s deep and husky voice slowly resonated from overhead.
Wen Shu’s smile stiffened as she quickly straightened and stepped back.
Lu Di slightly turned his face, gazing at the nearby fire, speaking with a gentle tone, "At the City Lord’s Manor, my sister is the only female; many pretty jewels and ornaments lie stored in the treasury..."
He tugged his lips, turning with deep eyes to make a polite yet straightforward invitation, "They need a female who appreciates them."
Meeting his serious gaze, Wen Shu froze on the spot.
What is happening?
These familiar words were clearly those Lu Di used when confessing to the female lead at the Yasen City banquet!
Her heart raced, glancing skyward.
Seeing the weather not gloomy, her tensed heart eased slightly, hurriedly refusing, "Sorry, I am simple-minded, unable to appreciate jewels."
As her words fell, the male opposite froze momentarily, lips parted, ready to say more.
Wen Shu’s breath hitched, and while he was still formulating words, she interrupted, "It’s getting late, my Beast Husband is waiting."
With that, she turned and ran, her mind buzzing frantically, nearly taking a wrong turn.
Crazy, these male leads are insane.
Lucius acts with ulterior motives, but what is Lu Di’s problem? She hasn’t even spoken to him!
Wen Shu hurried back to the group, her mind in turmoil.
No matter what, Lu Di and Craig cannot falter. Without their assistance, the next snow disaster will spread to the main city.
Everything in the Illusion Realm will become reality...
Her steps stumbled, nearly falling on the slope, quickly regaining composure, but two strong arms encircled her waist.
Two distinct temperatures held her tightly between them, and soon, faces filled with concern appeared around her.
Mious furrowed his brows, a low voice tinged with anger, "Why does your face look so bad, did Yining do something?"
Wu Xuan tightened his grip, eyes blazing with anger at her pale face, "I’ll go find him!"
Seeing him bristling, Wen Shu quickly grabbed his arm, pulling both men back to the fire, seating them on a stump.
"I’m fine."
She met their concerned gazes, a smile tugging at her lips, gripping their hands tightly as complex emotions surged within her.
Returning to Yasen City, she will have to do some things.
How will she explain her actions then? Can she disclose a bit?
Wen Shu glanced at the sleeping Nan, momentarily conflicted, "When Nan wakes, there are things I want to tell you..."
She tentatively spoke, but no sooner had she finished than a biting wind roared through.
The tree crowns clawed at the sky, wild hair lifting to obscure her vision completely.
Wen Shu raised her hand to brush away the strands, seeing large dark clouds gathering, her face turned pale.
"Ashu, couldn’t you say it now?"
Wu Xuan’s anxious voice rang dimly in her ear.
Wen Shu lowered her lashes, and when she turned back, a smile tugged at her lips, her tone calm, "It’s actually nothing important..."