Chapter 1340: [NCheng] Han Xiang

Ning Cheng told Chenger, After tomorrow, Batu will be the head of my Liubei Trade Consortium guards. If you really have the guts, knock on the door all you want.

When he finished, he turned to enter the room. This time, he didnt slam the door, but closed it slowly and methodically. Chenger was left speechless in place, her entire heart feeling stifled. She suddenly felt like she was out of the game. She always thought the match was between her and Ah-Cheng, but realized now that it was a play between Ah-Cheng and Han Xiang. He had completely kicked her out.

She always thought he really couldnt bear to kill her; as it turned out, he just couldnt be bothered. Yujin walked over from the side and was clearly surprised by Ah-Chengs words as well.

Chenger, lets go, she said earnestly.

I just wont! Chenger gritted her teeth. Even if Liubei Trade Consortium ended up in Ning Cheng and Han Xiangs hands, so what? She was still going to stir things up!

I refuse to believe that hes someone who would willingly serve others! Chenger said icily.

The afternoon of the next day, Chenger indeed saw Han Xiang coming from a distance away. She had never seen her before, but recognized the luxurious carriage as the Wolf Sects at a glance. When Han Xiang got off, Chenger immediately asked, Jin, whos prettier between her and me?

You. Yujin wasnt lying. Han Xiangs looks were truly ordinary. She relied on her rich clothes and accessories with fine makeup to look exquisite. Without these things, no one would spare her a second glance in the crowd.

Her innate talent is good, you had to admit, Yujin added.

She just has a good life. There are plenty of people with higher innate talents than her, but she happened to run into the Wolf Sect patriarch. Chenger said with dissatisfaction.

Han Xiang wasnt the Wolf Sect leaders biological daughter, but a foster child. Everyone in the Mysterious Continent knew this fact.

No matter what, her innate talent is just better than yours! Yujin was always objective. If Chengers innate talent wasnt so poor, her origins would really win against Han Xiangs.

Jin, cant you comfort me instead? Chenger lost her temper.

Yujin only spoke the truth. Chenger, the way youre speaking now, does it mean Ah-Cheng and Han Xiang havesomething between them?

No! Chenger muttered. Ah-Chengs really blind. If he wanted a backer, cant he find someone from the top[1]? Why did he find an adopted daughter? Stupid!

Yujin smelled the strong stench of vinegar and hugged her sword to stand aside without saying another word. They two of them kept watch for so long that they forgot to eat.

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Night fell before Han Xiang finally emerged with Ning Cheng personally escorting her to the door. He was clear about the Wolf Sects foundation and aware that Han Xiang wasnt the Sect Leader Han Chens real daughter. Without a doubt, he had been so busy fighting in Northern Li at the time he only knew Han Yunxi had been taken to the Poison Sects forbidden grounds by Bai Yanqing, but not that Han Chen had shown up there, or the mans relations.h.i.+p with Han Yunxi.

After the war, he left Northern Li and never contacted anyone else. He had no idea about Han Chens matters or the ten-year agreement. He had already sent the guest to the gate, where she would typically say something polite like, Stay.

But Han Xiang did not as she walked down the steps. Ning Cheng had an inkling of her thoughts and sent her all the way down, but Han Xiang suddenly tripped and grabbed his arm in a panic. Ah!

Scorn flickered past Ning Chengs eyes before he simply picked her up princess-style and walked with long strides to the carriage to carry her inside. Seeing this, Chenger was still calm. After all, shed done her share of improv acting too. But a long time pa.s.sed and Ah-Cheng still didnt come out. The more she watched, the faster her breathing became.

Finally she cursed under her breath, Does he really want to be a servant?

Inside the carriage, Ning Cheng had long wanted to leave, but Han Xiang dragged him back to talk about topics they hadnt finished yet.

Since Eldest Miss Han isnt tired, why not find a place for us to talk it over slowly? Ning Cheng asked.

No need, here is fine. Tell me how you plan to sell that batch of goods? As Han Xiang spoke, she sprawled lazily against the high pillows and examined Ning Cheng carefully. Although she was only 25 years old and hadnt married, she had intimate relations with plenty of men and lots of male pets at home.

A few years ago, she reached the rankings for Mysterious Continents n.o.bles. Her father gradually handed over the Wolf Sects affairs to her for managing. As he retired, she gradually took control of the sects ma.s.sive power. With high martial arts skills and the right of command, she naturally attracted many mens favor. Unfortunately, none of the ones she fancied agreed to marry into the Wolf Sect. Meanwhile, those she scorned could only act as playthings for a while instead of accompanying her long-term.

Recently, Liubei Trade Consortium had suddenly appeared in the south of Mysterious Continent and became a huge trade consortium. She naturally had her eye on them, but only found out about the man named Ah-Cheng when she went to sell a few goods last year on behalf of the Wolf Sect. This mans martial arts were ordinary, but he was well versed in the ways of business. After all, the market was a battlefield and those without skills couldnt stand on firm footing. What she needed most of all was exactly this kind of man.

If he could stay by her side and help her with Wolf Sect matters, she would be able to practice martial arts without worries. In one year, the ten-year agreement would be up. In that battle she was not only going to win over Han Yunxi, but seize the chance to plan an important matter.

As Han Xiang listened to Ning Cheng speak, she rested a hand on his shoulder. His eyes flickered with frost but he didnt make a sound. Unexpectedly, Han Xiangs fingers actually slid down his shoulder to try and hold his hand. Ning Cheng avoided her without a trace and prepared to bid farewell.

But suddenly Chenger started cursing them out outside. Ah-Cheng, get out! You negligent swine! If you dont explain things clearly to me today, I wont let you go! Get out!

This

What was she cooking up now?

Ning Cheng quickly got off the carriage with Han Xiang following behind. They saw Chenger running in a huff towards them, but she was soon blocked by Han Xiangs guards.

Although Han Xiang was curious, she remained calm and asked with a smile, Ah-Cheng, who is she?

Ning Cheng glanced at Batu who was standing on the side and was about to speak when Chenger admitted it first. Im Chenger, the huakui of Carefree Koy. Im also Le Zhengs foster daughter Lele!

Batu was immediately angry. So you were that s.l.u.t! Hand over your life!

Chenger didnt dodge but snapped back, You stay put!

Shocked, Batu actually stepped back, but quickly recovered. Little s.l.u.t, how dare you speak to me that way? If I dont play you to death today, Ill write my name backwards!

You just hold on! Im going to ask Ah-Cheng one question and then you can do as you like! Chenger snapped back.

Ning Cheng was already knitting his brows, but couldnt speak much in front Han Xiang. He really had no idea what Chenger was playing at and could only watch silently for now. But Chenger looked at her and asked, Ah-Cheng, do you still like me?

Ning Cheng almost died from rage. He was even more clueless about her intentions and retorted, Eldest Miss, Ive never liked you, have I?

Chengers eyes turned red-rimmed as she looked back at Batu. All right. I did trick you, so take my life! Come here.

Ning Chengs right hand clenched subconsciously into a fist. He realized that Chenger was being serious this time. How many days had it been? Why did someone so smart turn into such an idiot? Or had she gone insane instead?

Does she really not want her life?

Didnt she know that ending up in Batus hands was a worse fate than Steward Mas?

Batu leered. Little woman, youre brave enough. As expected of Liubei Trade Consortiums second-in-command. Heheh, how could I bear to kill you? Ill dote on you very well!

Chenger didnt move as Batu walked closer, but only stared fixedly at Ning Cheng. Actually, she wasnt insane at all. She was gambling.

She was betting on whether Ning Cheng would protect her and gambling on his heart. She had already made full preparations by taking her secret file from Le Zhengs study to find reinforcements. She might be a waste, but she was still the daughter of the Shangguan Clan. No family would allow their own people to be bullied outside, because it would lose them too much face.

The Shangguan Clan was on par with the Wolf Sect in Mysterious Continent in terms of strength and power. Although it couldnt surpa.s.s them, they would at least break even. She didnt care what Ah-Cheng and Han Xiang had going on. She was the one who incited Batu, so she would clean up the mess without implicating anyone else. She just wanted to use this chanceto test how hard that mans heart really was.

Seeing Batu draw closer and closer, Ning Cheng couldnt steel his heart. Perhaps it was foreordained after he saved her from Steward Mas hands. This little minx wasnt docile at all and never put things like morals or benevolence in her mouth. But she really wasnt a bad person. He knew full well how many countless children she had saved from being trafficked in Liubei Trade Consortium throughout the years. She already made her own rule that any child under 13 had to be saved at all costs! Even if they were sold, they had to be redeemed in any way possible and sent back home.

It was very easy to be a good person among good people since that was just a matter of choice. But to be good in a crowd of villains was so difficult, which Ning Cheng experienced firsthand. When he was about to speak, Han Xiang suddenly beat him to it, her voice cold and arrogant. Batu, back off!

No matter how itchy Batu felt, he still had to obediently withdraw without daring to make a peep. Han Xiang walked over to Chenger and examined her haughtily from head to toe. It was very rude to stare like that, especially when Han Xiang was intentionally doing it very slowly. She didnt have to say a word; her stare was contemptuous enough.

Chenger might be Le Zhengs foster daughter, but she had never been stared at like this in her life. She asked unhappily, What are you looking at? Havent you seen a beauty before?

Han Xiang withdrew her gaze and chuckled lightly. Indeed, youre quite beautiful. No wonder you could set up Carefree Joy so well and seduce away one of this young ladys dogs.

Batu hung his head in full respect as if he hadnt heard himself being cursed just then.

Chenger hated people like her who cursed others indirectly, especially when they were women. They were all hypocritical, sinister types, not open or spontaneous at all. She openly retorted, Eldest Miss Han, you didnt even feed Batu until he was full, so of course he has to sneak out to steal food. I actually havent fed him for real. Heheh, he must have a big appet.i.te, right?

Batus legs turned to jelly at her words.

Han Xiang simply raised her hand for a slap at speeds so fast that Ning Cheng didnt have time to stop her.

1. tiandu This could also refer to capital city, but Im unsure without context. Ill come back and fix it if thats the case.