Chapter 2368 - 2058: I Really Have Known You All Along
As Lu Chen’s words fell, his gaze shifted to Yun Yudie. The corner of his mouth lifted in a smile as he asked, "Wife, you’re going to help me, aren’t you?"
Just now, Lu Chen had suddenly thought of something: if you were to ask who understood the Mysterious best, then of course it would be the Mysterious themselves.
Rather than having that bunch from the Deceit Suppression Bureau go hunting for traces of the Mysterious, it was better to directly ask Yun Yudie for help.
Yun Yudie would definitely be able to sense the aura of those four Deceit Kings. With Yun Yudie around, sealing those Deceit Kings wouldn’t be anything more than a simple matter for him.
But then again, those four Deceit Kings knew Yun Yudie was in his hands. It was possible they’d already taken precautions.
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, Yun Yudie’s brows and eyes turned frosty, and in her pupils there seemed to be a pool of ice.
Letting her deal with other Mysterious—Lu Chen really could think. Wasn’t this forcing her to betray the Mysterious race?
She couldn’t help feeling that the reason Lu Chen had kept her around instead of Sealing her was precisely to use her against those few Deceit Kings.
If that was the case, then she’d probably have to be careful.
Once she lost her usefulness, Lu Chen would definitely Seal her.
Even though she also couldn’t stand the sight of those Deceit Kings, they still had some value to be exploited.
Yun Yudie weighed in her heart whether she should help Lu Chen. He really could sense the aura of those Deceit Kings, and could easily find where they were hiding.
But once she did that, there would no longer be any bargaining chips in his hands.
Lu Chen saw Yun Yudie’s cold, indifferent eyes fixed on him, not speaking.
Lu Chen seemed to guess what she was thinking, so he continued, "As long as you’re willing to help me, I’ll spare no effort in helping you break through to the Heavenly Realm."
Hearing Lu Chen’s promise, Yun Yudie said coolly, "How am I supposed to know you’re not just fooling me?"
Lu Chen chuckled and said, "We’re already like an old married couple, and you’re actually worried I’d trick you?"
Yun Yudie ignored that line, and went on, "If you want my help, then you’ll first help me break through to the Heavenly Realm."
Lu Chen let out a derisive snort. "Wife, are you taking me for an idiot?"
"If you break through to the Heavenly Realm, you’ll definitely leave me. Since you’re unwilling to help me, then forget it."
Given the current situation, even though he was the one asking Yun Yudie for help, compared to Yun Yudie’s own affairs, those four Deceit Kings weren’t that great a bargaining chip. Those Deceit Kings being Sealed was just a matter of time.
Hearing that, Yun Yudie guessed that Lu Chen was advancing by retreating.
But thinking it through, with Lu Chen’s ability, it really wouldn’t take long to Seal those four Deceit Kings.
Her helping would only make things happen sooner. If she refused to help Lu Chen, he might hold some resentment and refuse to let her feed on his vitality.
On the way to Guangling County, Lu Chen hadn’t let her touch him many times.
Thinking of this, Yun Yudie said, "Fine, I’ll help you."
Seeing Yun Yudie agree, Lu Chen said, "Then I’ll trouble you, wife."
At that, Lu Chen turned his gaze to Xu Jingshu. "Jingshu, come with me. There’s something I want to talk to you about."
Hearing this, Xu Jingshu’s heart gave a sudden thump.
All the way to Guangling County, Xu Jingshu had been on edge, constantly afraid Lu Chen would make a move against her.
But since Lu Chen hadn’t done anything, she’d thought maybe Lu Chen just didn’t like her. She hadn’t expected him to speak up after all.
In truth, it wasn’t that Lu Chen didn’t touch her. It was mainly that Yun Yudie was too ruthless. Every time Yun Yudie touched Lu Chen, she would madly devour the vitality in his body. Even though Lu Chen’s body possessed infinite vitality and could recover quickly, it still left him extremely exhausted.
Originally, Lu Chen had planned to Dual Cultivate with Xu Jingshu at their next stop after leaving Dongxing City. But Yun Yudie had taken the initiative to throw herself at him, and Lu Chen never got the chance.
Because of that, even after they arrived in Guangling County, Xu Jingshu still hadn’t done anything with Lu Chen.
But now that they’d reached their destination, Lu Chen wasn’t planning to delay any further.
As his words fell, Lu Chen released Zhou Youyou from his arms, then stood up and walked toward one of the rooms in the courtyard.
Watching Lu Chen’s back, Xu Jingshu hesitated for a moment and remained seated on the stone bench, unmoving.
Lu Chen didn’t turn around to urge her. He believed Xu Jingshu knew what she should do.
Seeing Xu Jingshu stay frozen, wearing an unwilling expression, Yun Yudie opened her mouth and said, "This is your opportunity. Don’t miss it."
No one could say for sure whether, after Lu Chen Sealed the four Deceit Kings, he might also Seal them.
So they had to seize this chance and do their best to strengthen themselves.
Since even Yun Yudie had spoken, Xu Jingshu could only stand up and walk toward the room where Lu Chen was. After she entered, she saw Lu Chen sitting at the round table, looking at her with a broad smile.
Xu Jingshu stood at the doorway, frozen for a while, unable to decide whether to go in or stay out.
Lu Chen said mildly, "What are you still doing standing at the door? Hurry up and come in."
Urged by Lu Chen, Xu Jingshu moved her heavy feet and slowly entered the room.
Then she turned and softly closed the door.
Just as she turned to close it, in the next instant she felt a pair of large hands wrap around her willow waist.
Xu Jingshu’s body trembled slightly, but she quickly calmed her emotions.
She thought to herself: even their Sect Hierarch had already done that kind of thing with this human. So for her, it wasn’t unacceptable.
For Mysterious like them who had no concept of chastity, once they passed that hurdle in their hearts, their bodies could accept it almost immediately.
Lu Chen buried his head against Xu Jingshu’s neck, breathing in the faint fragrance of her body.
At this moment, Xu Jingshu asked, "If we help you Seal those four Deceit Kings, will you then Seal us as well?"
Xu Jingshu had always felt that a human like Lu Chen couldn’t possibly truly like them.
The reason Lu Chen did all this was because they still had value to him.
Once they lost that value, what awaited them would inevitably be Sealing.
Hearing Xu Jingshu’s question, Lu Chen lifted his head slightly and whispered in her ear, "Those four Deceit Kings have nothing to do with you. Why would you think that after they’re Sealed, I’d Seal you along with them?"
Xu Jingshu said, "Isn’t your true goal to use us to lure out those Deceit Kings? Or rather, to use us to find those Mysterious hiding in the human world?"
Lu Chen said, "I can identify Mysterious on my own. I don’t need you for that."
As he spoke, Lu Chen guided Xu Jingshu’s waist, slowly walking toward the bed.
Xu Jingshu did not resist.
Lu Chen’s large hand rested at Xu Jingshu’s waist, feeling along her belt.
A moment later, her belt was pulled free by Lu Chen, and Xu Jingshu’s red robes slowly parted.
Xu Jingshu then asked, "Did you already know us from before?"
She recalled what Yun Yudie had said some days ago.
Yun Yudie had said that Lu Chen very likely had some sort of connection to them to begin with. It was just that after they came to this world, they lost their memories and so no longer recognized Lu Chen.
But Lu Chen’s memories were still intact, so he had people look for them.
Hearing this question, Lu Chen countered, "Don’t tell me your memories have recovered?"
Xu Jingshu said coldly, "No. We just think that since you know our names, you must have some understanding of us."
Lu Chen gave a faint smile, then told Xu Jingshu to turn around and face him directly.
Lu Chen raised a hand to stroke Xu Jingshu’s cold, alluring cheek, and as his eyes locked onto hers he said, "Your guess is right. I did know you long ago."