Chapter 156: Chapter 98: Reaching an Agreement

Xing Yuan’s expression instantly became tense as Ning Zhen’er coldly told him, “Quick, hide under the bed.”

Xing Yuan was momentarily stunned, then quickly hid under the bed.

Before long, a squad of soldiers came in and politely questioned Ning Zhen’er.

Ning Zhen’er remained calm and replied, “I haven’t seen him.”

The soldiers had no doubts about her words, merely instructing her to be on the lookout for the nefarious Xing Yuan before turning to search elsewhere.

Hiding under the bed, Xing Yuan was full of astonishment.

He never expected that Ning Zhen’er would save him and couldn’t fathom why she did so, nor could he guess what kind of woman she truly was.

After the soldiers left and the room returned to quiet, Ning Zhen’er said towards the bed, “Since you’ve escaped this time, you’d better leave quickly.”

At this moment, she felt both physically and mentally exhausted. Xiao Chengyi’s harsh slap made her cheek sting, not to mention her arm was already injured.

However, Xing Yuan emerged from under the bed and did not leave. Instead, he said, “If I go out now, isn’t that courting death? You saved me, so might as well do a good deed to the end, I’ll hide here with you.”

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhen’er became furious, “You’re really asking for too much.”

Xing Yuan was silent for a moment, but still voiced his doubts, “You’re Ning Zhen’er, right? Why did you save me?”

Ning Zhen’er herself didn’t really know why she chose to save him.

According to Shen Ruoxi, he was the Young Sect Leader of the Demon Sect, a man of great evil.

But from what she saw, he didn’t seem to have done anything heinous.

Anyway, she inexplicably didn’t want him to die just like that.

“Why can’t I save you? Are you really beyond redemption?” Ning Zhen’er lazily glanced at him and casually replied.

“I, as the Young Sect Leader of the Demon Sect, have killed countless people, and in the eyes of many, indeed, I am beyond redemption. But why aren’t you afraid of me?” Xing Yuan’s voice carried a hint of confusion and resentment.

In the world, who doesn’t tremble with fear upon hearing the name Xing Yuan? Yet this woman was so calm, even saving him, which stirred an inexplicable sense of defeat in his usually proud heart.

Ning Zhen’er sneered lightly, “Ha, Demon Sect? Are you Demon Lord Chonglou? Can you kill masses with a wave of your hand? Don’t make me laugh, you’re just someone who couldn’t choose his birthright.”

Having said that, she crossed her arms and looked at Xing Yuan with disdain, her words full of mockery.

Xing Yuan’s face instantly turned extremely grim, the fire of anger burning in his eyes.

Ning Zhen’er, however, paid no heed to his anger and continued, “I advise you not to think about killing Shen Ruoxi again, you can’t kill her, you’ll only cost your own life.

Your father’s death was due to old age, and there’s no one else to blame for that. Also, you were the former Young Sect Leader of the Demon Sect, someone took your place after your family was taken over, instead of thinking about killing someone, if you have the skills, regain your position, then I might look up to you.”

Xing Yuan gritted his teeth, his forehead veins bulging, feeling at the peak of frustration from being lectured by a girl.

“Are you trying to reform me? Don’t dream.”

Ning Zhen’er looked at Xing Yuan like he was a fool, shouting loudly, “Are you stupid? If I didn’t think you were like a stray dog, I wouldn’t bother with you! Can’t you understand good advice from bad? Get lost!”

Xing Yuan was instantly infuriated beyond measure, swiftly drawing a dagger and pressing it against Ning Zhen’er’s neck, his eyes fierce, “You’re asking for death.”

However, Ning Zhen’er merely glanced at him, unfazed, “Go ahead, if I flinch, I’m not Ning Zhen’er. Hurry up, or maybe I’ll make it home just in time!”

Xing Yuan’s hand trembled slightly, seemingly intimidated by her fearless attitude. After a moment of stalemate, he finally withdrew the dagger, coldly saying, “One day you’ll die because of your foolish words.”

“None of your business, are you leaving or not?” Ning Zhen’er’s temper flared completely, shouting angrily.

At this moment, the air in the room seemed to freeze. Xing Yuan took a deep breath, angrily saying, “I can’t leave, your people are outside, going out is a dead end for me, and I can’t die yet.

The hatred of a killed father is irreconcilable, Shen Ruoxi must die, and rest assured, after killing Shen Ruoxi, I will definitely reclaim everything that belongs to me.”

Ning Zhen’er looked at him with disdain, “You’ve killed so many, yet you’re still not remorseful!

Look at Shen Ruoxi, her whole family is dead, yet she let the murderer go.

Xing Yuan, this is why you can’t succeed, why you’ll never compare to Shen Ruoxi!”

Xing Yuan turned pale with anger and retorted furiously, “You… if I remember correctly, she’s the one who made your husband ignore you, yet you still speak for her, saying you’re not a fool is a lie.”

Ning Zhen’er smiled faintly, “You’re wrong, my former husband was her husband, once he got with me, she was discarded like a dirty rag.

I foolishly thought I found a treasure, secretly plotting against her, always thinking she was duplicitous, after all, in ancient times, didn’t women all live by relying on men?

I, Ning Zhen’er, looked down on any of them, yet I learned a lesson from her. Compared to her, I’m not even worth a fingernail, I’ve woken up now, let the scumbag man go to hell! I’m done serving him.”

This woman seemed to be a walking enigma, her words were hard to fully grasp for a moment, ancient people?

Who indeed was the ancient person? Nevertheless, she was indeed different from other women.

During their conversation, Xiao Chengyi walked in.

Xing Yuan hid under the bed again, listening to the two, who soon got into a quarrel.

The man called her a slut; she retorted he wasn’t a man, and finally, the man stormed out.

Xing Yuan initially thought she would cry, but when she emerged, she surprisingly had a calm expression, merely saying three words, “It’s over, good riddance, let the scumbag man die!”

Xing Yuan continued hiding in Ning Zhen’er’s tent for two days.

Ning Zhen’er told Jun Moling she wanted to return home, and Jun Moling agreed.

Given her poor health, he arranged a carriage for her.

In this way, Xing Yuan clung to the very bottom of the carriage, escaping the camp with Ning Zhen’er.

Once they reached a safe place, Ning Zhen’er said to Xing Yuan, “Truth is harsh, but I still have to say, don’t seek vengeance against Shen Ruoxi, just leave! Having survived is hard enough, cherish your life.”

But Xing Yuan resolutely replied, “Ning Zhen’er, I want to go home with you.”

“Are you looking for death? Don’t think I have no temper.” Ning Zhen’er’s chest heaved with anger.

Xing Yuan hurriedly said, “My martial arts have greatly decreased, I have nowhere to go, and besides, I truly have something to tell you. Do you want to become the number one in martial arts?”

Ning Zhen’er first laughed in anger, then glared, “Xing Yuan, don’t try to con me, Shen Ruoxi said your martial arts involve Yin Yang Replenishment, and women being drained die quickly, I saved you, didn’t expect you to be ungrateful.”

Xing Yuan’s face was earnest, urgently explaining, “I’m telling the truth, dual cultivation is a method. If you’re truly willing, our martial arts will undoubtedly become unbeatable.”

Ning Zhen’er’s heart wavered slightly, could they truly become unbeatable?

Ultimately, she gritted her teeth and said, “Fine, but hopefully you’re telling the truth. If I find you plan to harm me, we’ll perish together.”

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