Global Lords: Starting with Female Hero Fusion
Chapter 385 - 293: Rapid Development (7)"You know... maybe I should just stay a little longer at Xiao Ning’s place."
Gu Qing covered her mouth and giggled. "Haha, my Lord, what are you afraid of? If you get tired, we’ll give you a massage. Whether we start or stop, isn’t it all up to you?"
Zhao Chi said, "Of course we’re continuing. I was just joking. The three of you, get cleaned up and wait for me!"
"Alright~ We’ll be waiting for your heroic performance tonight~"
He arrived in the Great World.
There were an unusual number of patrols today.
’The reason isn’t clear. Maybe they’re being extra cautious on the eve of war?’
For a change, he wasn’t stopped when he arrived at the Xiao Family’s residence today.
The Alien Race Soldiers just gave Zhao Chi a strange look before letting him pass.
"AAAHH!!"
The moment he stepped into the courtyard, Zhao Chi heard a woman’s blood-curdling scream.
The voice was somewhat familiar.
’That couldn’t be Xiao Ning screaming, could it?’
’No, it’s not her.’
"Damn it, you’re a stubborn bitch. If you don’t start talking, I’ll carve out your eyes!"
That was Xiao Ning’s voice, slightly hoarse.
Zhao Chi hesitated before entering the house.
Inside, Xiao Ning sat on a large sofa, a dagger in her hand.
Iwagaki stood beside her, watching the woman in the chair to the right.
A woman was tied to the chair. Her hands were bound to the armrests and her legs to the chair’s legs, rendering her immobile.
Her hair was a mess, and her face was covered in cuts.
Her once smooth, radiant cheeks were now a mess of gashes.
Blood and tears dripped ceaselessly, soaking her pants and forming a puddle on the floor.
Though her face was a bloody ruin, Zhao Chi recognized her instantly.
It was Su Qin.
’It can’t be.’
Zhao Chi quickly looked again, trying to make sure.
There was no mistake. It was Su Qin.
’What the fuck is going on?’
Zhao Chi’s eyes widened.
Fury surged within him.
He didn’t know Su Qin well, but she was a person of good character.
She understood gratitude and was always tactful.
Zhao Chi had no designs on her; at most, he considered her a new friend.
But they were from the same family, after all, and he had a very good impression of her.
Seeing her like this, Zhao Chi’s emotions naturally flared.
But he immediately suppressed his rage and controlled his expression.
"Xiao Ning... what’s going on here?"
Zhao Chi’s tone was mild, as if he didn’t care about Su Qin in the slightest.
Iwagaki sneered. "She’s stubborn. This is what happens when you dare to refuse Lady Muchang’s questions. The same goes for you."
Zhao Chi ignored him, his eyes fixed on Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning smiled at Zhao Chi. "Ah, Zhao Chi, you’re here. Have a seat."
She pointed to a nearby chair.
Then she wiped the dagger on Su Qin’s pants, cleaning the blood from the blade.
But the blade sliced through Su Qin’s pants, adding two more cuts to her fair thighs as beads of blood slowly seeped out.
Zhao Chi didn’t sit.
He took out the silver bowl and, under Iwagaki’s watchful gaze, walked over to Xiao Ning and offered it to her.
Xiao Ning smiled. "Another gift for me? You’re so thoughtful. I can see you truly wish to devote yourself wholeheartedly to the Holy Race. That’s a rare quality."
Zhao Chi smiled as well. "After all, the future belongs to the Holy Race. Anyone can see that. The aristocrats are finished, and the resistance will never amount to anything. Only the Holy Race can be the final victor."
"Hmph." Iwagaki scoffed.
But the corner of his mouth began to curl upward.
Judging by his expression, he was quite pleased with Zhao Chi’s words.
Xiao Ning praised him as well. "Exactly. It’s such an obvious truth, how can so many people fail to see it? I knew I wasn’t wrong about you. Don’t just stand there, sit down."
Zhao Chi asked, "So what happened with her? Did she offend you?"
Xiao Ning shot Su Qin a glare. "I heard that this Su Qin has gotten very close to you. I just wanted to ask a simple question about your relationship, but she refused to talk. What’s that about? Is there something improper going on between you two?"
As she finished, the fire of jealousy flared in Xiao Ning’s eyes.
Su Qin shook her head. "No..."
"Shut up, you bitch!" Xiao Ning roared.
Su Qin trembled and dared not speak again.
Zhao Chi said, "I don’t know her well, but I saved her once during the last battle. I suspect she was afraid the Holy Race was investigating me, so she refused to say anything about me. She was probably trying to repay the debt of me saving her life."
Xiao Ning frowned.
She clearly didn’t believe his story.
"Really? That’s it? You’re my Vassal Lord. The Holy Race already investigated you. What’s she afraid of?"
Zhao Chi smiled. "She doesn’t know that I’m your Vassal Lord yet. That’s why she’s trying to cover for me. If she knew, she would have told you everything about me already."
Su Qin looked up, about to object.
Zhao Chi immediately stopped her with a severe look.
She froze, stunned.
Blinking hard to squeeze the tears from her eyes, she stared at Zhao Chi’s face in shock.
Zhao Chi sighed inwardly. ’Looks like she wasn’t stopped by my glare, but shocked speechless by my Appearance.’
Xiao Ning said, "Fine! If that’s the case, then we can drop it. But I’m still furious about her attitude. You stab her for me, just once, and I’ll let her go."
She said, holding out the dagger.
Zhao Chi didn’t take it.
"She is a Lord of our family and has served us for many years. I can’t do that. And I hope you can let her go. The Zhao Family doesn’t have many Lords; every single one counts."
Zhao Chi spoke with utter sincerity, maintaining a smile as he faced Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning’s expression softened slightly, and she withdrew the dagger.
"Alright. For your sake, I won’t hold it against her. But... I have an idea, though I’m not sure if you can accept it. It would be a way to finally appease the anger in my Inner Heart."
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