“Suo Lun, what does he want to do?”
He wanted to use a spiritual power burst to catch Turing Duo off guard, then instantly knock her unconscious. Not only would he seize back the antidote, he could also take her hostage. It was a perfect two birds with one stone plan.
Of course, killing her in public was impossible.
Back at the foot of the Ten Thousand Mountains it had been possible, because no one knew him. But now, if Suo Lun dared to kill her, it would become an all out war between him and the Turing family. With the current strength of the Suo family, they could not withstand the Turing family’s疯狂 retaliation.
Turing Duo held her curved blade and came closer and closer, her killing intent growing stronger and stronger.
This time, she would give Suo Lun no chance at all. She would directly cut off his head.
Moreover, she already knew Suo Lun’s spiritual attack was strong, so she concentrated fully, gathering all her spiritual energy into maximum defence, leaving him no opening. However, she did not know that Suo Lun’s cultivation had already increased dramatically.
Inside Suo Lun’s body, the Demon Star condensed his spiritual power, concentrating it again and again.
As long as Turing Duo came within one metre of him, his spiritual power would erupt in a sudden burst and knock her down instantly.
The distance between them kept shrinking, closer and closer.
Everyone on the scene could feel the terrifying aura inside, holding their breath as they watched the two of them.
Eighty metres, fifty metres, thirty metres…
At that moment, a sudden white figure shot out like lightning and appeared behind Turing Duo.
It was an extremely handsome and elegant man, dressed in white robes. His appearance was very similar to Turing Duo’s, and in pure looks he was no less striking than Suo Lun, but his temperament was more refined and carefree.
Although Suo Lun had never met him, he immediately recognised him. He was Turing Chen, also known as Liu Chen. His rival in love, and Yan Nai’er’s confidant.
“What are you doing here?” Turing Duo asked coldly.
Liu Chen held out his hand and said, “Give me the antidote.”
Turing Duo replied, “The antidote will naturally be given. I will save your woman, but I must kill Suo Lun. Why are you rushing?”
Liu Chen said, “I am saving Nai’er without any reason, without any conditions. Hand over the antidote.”
“Is this how the Turing family raised someone so disobedient?” Turing Duo said angrily. “Dream on, unless you kill me.”
Liu Chen’s palm lightly struck the back of her neck. His speed was so fast that Turing Duo could not react at all. She immediately collapsed to the ground.
Turing Duo was a high level warrior, but she had no ability to resist Liu Chen at all.
Then Liu Chen took a small box from her sleeve, opened it, and found a crystal clear pill inside. He sniffed it under his nose.
This was the antidote. The poison Yan Nai’er had been struck with was called Ku Yu Jue, and each dose had a specific antidote.
“Take her back,” Liu Chen said to the Turing family warriors behind him.
Two female warriors stepped forward and supported Turing Duo back into the allied army camp. As servants of the Turing family, they had no authority to interfere in this matter.
After obtaining the antidote, Liu Chen raised it high and walked past Suo Lun without hesitation, heading back into the Yellow Spring Ancient City.
From beginning to end, he did not even glance at Suo Lun, nor say a single word. He treated Suo Lun like air.
And Suo Lun only felt one thing, he was completely screwed.
He did not care about Liu Chen’s attitude, that was expected. But he was just about to knock out Turing Duo, seize the antidote, and use her as a hostage to force the tens of thousands of troops outside to retreat, helping the Silver Wolf Legion inside break out.
Now everything was ruined.
Not only that, all the goodwill Suo Lun had built up instantly vanished, completely taken away by Liu Chen.
He risked his life, only to end up becoming Liu Chen’s stepping stone.
……
When Liu Chen entered the Yellow Spring Ancient City, wherever he passed, Silver Wolf soldiers made way for him. All eyes were filled with gratitude and trust.
His past devotion to Yan Nai’er now made him appear like a saviour, completely winning everyone’s hearts.
Some even thought that if the Silver Wolf Legion could successfully break out, it might not be bad for Yan Shuang to marry Liu Chen and pledge allegiance to the Turing family.
Suo Lun followed back into the city as well. At this point, Gu Yin and the others no longer tried to kill him. Instead, they glanced at him with contempt and hostility, completely ignoring him, as they surrounded Liu Chen and headed towards Yan Nai’er’s small building, pushing Suo Lun to the very back.
At the entrance of the small building, Gu Yin bowed and said, “Young Master Turing, please enter.”
“Thank you,” Liu Chen nodded.
Chu An stepped forward to open the door for Liu Chen. Although he was extremely grateful to Suo Lun, Liu Chen’s arrival still gave him hope, because the antidote was the best chance to save Yan Nai’er.
At the same time, he looked at Suo Lun with apology and said, “Please go in quickly.”
Suo Lun nodded and followed inside.
Chu An closed the door again, shutting everyone else outside.
……
Once inside, all Liu Chen’s elegance disappeared. He rushed straight to Yan Nai’er’s bedside.
Seeing her pale and weak, his breathing trembled. He clenched his fists and said in a trembling voice, “Nai’er, I’m sorry, I’m late.”
Then he looked at Suo Lun with hatred before returning his gaze to Yan Nai’er, his expression full of deep affection.
At this moment, Yan Yan spoke, “You are Liu Chen.”
“Junior Turing Chen greets uncle,” Liu Chen quickly knelt.
He was the son of the Turing Duke, yet he knelt before Yan Yan, treating him like a father.
Yan Yan showed a rare faint smile and said, “When Nai’er travelled the world, it was thanks to your care.”
Liu Chen said gently, “That was the greatest happiness of my life. It is a pity I was too weak back then and let her suffer so much.”
Yan Yan sighed, “You are too cautious. When you love someone, you must be more proactive and strong.”
Liu Chen replied, “I understand.”
To Yan Yan, Liu Chen was undoubtedly the best son in law. Loyal, devoted, and protective.
Yan Yan asked, “How did you learn about Nai’er?”
Liu Chen said, “I was cultivating in the Divine Dragon Sacred Hall in the Eastern Li Kingdom, but my heart could not calm. My sister sent me a message saying she could help me save Nai’er. I rushed back immediately, fearing she might harm Nai’er.”
He sighed, “Fortunately I was not too late, otherwise I would have followed Nai’er into death.”
Yan Yan asked, “After saving Nai’er, what do you plan to do?”
Liu Chen said, “I do not wish to inherit my family. I only want a free life. If Nai’er is willing, I will stay. If not, I will return to Li Jing. I will remain Liu Chen.”
His meaning was clear. He would abandon his identity as Turing Chen.
Yan Yan was very satisfied with him.
Meanwhile Suo Lun felt completely unnecessary in the room, but he did not have the habit of quietly leaving in embarrassment.
Yan Yan took out a pungent antidote pill and placed it under Yan Nai’er’s nose. Then he pressed her temples gently.
After a moment, Yan Nai’er slowly woke up.
Seeing Liu Chen, her eyes lit up immediately.
“Liu Chen, you are here?”
“Yes, I am here. I’m sorry I’m late,” Liu Chen said gently.
“I’m so happy to see you,” Yan Nai’er said softly. “These two years I have always thought of you.”
Liu Chen’s breathing became heavy. “I think of you every moment.”
Yan Nai’er asked, “What are you here for?”
“I am here to save you,” Liu Chen took out the antidote. “This is the antidote.”
Yan Nai’er asked, “Where did you get it?”
“I took it from Turing Duo,” Liu Chen replied.
“Thank you, Liu Chen,” Yan Nai’er said softly. “You are always so good to me.”
Liu Chen said passionately, “For you, I would do anything. I will not let anyone harm you.”
When he said this, he looked at Suo Lun.
Yan Nai’er held the antidote in her hand and looked at Liu Chen with even more tenderness.
“You are the best person to me in this world,” she said. “And the one I trust the most.”
Liu Chen shook his head. “No, I have not done enough. I should have been braver back then…”
Suo Lun felt his face being slapped over and over again.
Yan Nai’er continued, “Over the years, you have protected me countless times. I have been too selfish.”
Liu Chen replied emotionally, “That is my happiness.”
Yan Nai’er said, “From now on, I will not make mistakes again…”
Then she smiled gently.
“Crack.”
She crushed the only antidote in her hand and threw it into the flame.
“Stop!”
Suo Lun, Liu Chen, and Yan Yan all rushed forward at the same time.
But it was too late.
The antidote was destroyed completely.
“Why?” Liu Chen asked in a hoarse voice.
Yan Nai’er looked at him gently and said, “I can no longer accept your protection and gifts. I cannot let my lover owe you anything.”
Then she turned to Suo Lun.
“And this time, only my lover can save my life, even if it costs me decades of life. If another man saves me, what dignity would he have?”
At these words, Suo Lun could no longer hold back and tears burst out.