The Rebirth of the Cultivation Leader Qin Zhao as a Celebrity
Chapter 235 - 232: I Will Only Like You, No One Else

Chapter 235: Chapter 232: I Will Only Like You, No One Else

Qin Zhao looked at him, intending to sarcastically tease as usual, only to find Chu Yan’s eyes red, his phoenix eyes clear and moist, just gazing steadily at her.

She thought the wound was hurting him and cautioned him, "Be more careful when you walk next time." After saying that, she also complained, "For such a big man, why are you so delicate?"

"You still haven’t answered my question."

Qin Zhao was preparing for dinner, having slept for so long, she was famished.

But when she didn’t answer, Chu Yan took away her chopsticks.

"I’m starving to death, why are you asking all these pointless questions?"

He returned the chopsticks, his eyes somewhat dim, not feeling much appetite for eating.

Seeing him hang his head low in a listless mood, Qin Zhao bit her chopsticks and said, "Liking or not liking, who can really tell? Even if I say I like you now, I might not like you later.

Feelings can change, you might not like me in the future either."

She didn’t want to admit it, so she just bluffed her way through.

Chu Yan said gloomily, "But if I don’t like you, who else could I like?"

Implied meaning – I would only like you, no one else will do.

Qin Zhao pretended not to see his disappointed look; sometimes she really couldn’t tell whether he was serious or just acting around her, so she didn’t want to discern either.

Yesterday’s behavior was just her going along with her inner feelings.

Since she couldn’t hide her feelings for him, might as well let it be for life.

She would survive until he died, then she would hide in the mountains for cultivation.

After dinner, they stayed one more night at the inn before they started their journey back to Imperial City the next day.

Chu Yan was exceptionally well-behaved last night, probably knowing she was exhausted, so he didn’t touch her, allowing Qin Zhao to have a good sleep.

Shangguan Qiu didn’t ask why they stayed an extra day and had no idea what Chu Yan told her.

When they got home, Qin Zhao had just finished unpacking when there was a noise at the door.

Chu Yan came over with his pajamas and pillow, throwing them onto her bed.

"What are you doing?"

Qin Zhao dissatisfiedly threw his things back onto him.

"I want to sleep with you."

"No way!" Qin Zhao rolled up her sleeves, "Are you asking for a beating?"

She had tolerated him for a long time now; today she had to beat him up!

Chu Yan remained unflustered, looking down at her with his expression shifting subtly.

As Qin Zhao reached to push him out, he twisted her arm, pulling her back against him into his embrace, chuckling softly in her ear.

The cold phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, a faint gleam flashing through.

He said deliberately, "This kind of thing, you enjoy it too, don’t you?"

Qin Zhao immediately understood he was referring to that night’s incident, her cheeks burning hot, furiously trying to break free, "Have you no shame? Don’t say it!"

Chu Yan hugged her even tighter, his other hand circling her slender waist.

"Qin Zhao, your waist is really thin, really soft."

His voice was very low, almost whispering in her ear, "Next time I will definitely be stronger."

"Bastard!"

Qin Zhao gritted her teeth harshly uttering the words, and Chu Yan was then beaten up even more fiercely.

He hastily shielded himself with a pillow from Qin Zhao’s punches and ran to his room, "Isn’t it enough that I’m moving out? Stop hitting me, this... this is domestic abuse!"

"Get out of here right now! Move out completely!"

With a bang.

Chu Yan shut the door, pretending not to hear her furious shouts.

The dream of sharing a room, once again cut short due to his provocative taunting.

-

Soon after Qin Zhao and Chu Yan returned to Imperial City, Xu Cheng, who was in intensive care, finally woke up.

After waking up, Xu Cheng was still very confused, and he could not remember anything about the kidnapping despite his family’s questions.

The doctors examined his brain and said he had some amnesia.

He had been severely beaten and even castrated, but he couldn’t remember who the perpetrator was. This left the Xu Family deeply frustrated and increasingly resentful towards the person who hurt Xu Cheng.

But they completely forgot about those who Xu Cheng had harmed, some of whom were hurt even worse.

Others had lost their lives completely, disappearing from this world.

"Ah Cheng, it’s okay if you can’t remember now. Once you do, our Xu Family will definitely not let her go!"

Mr. Xu sat beside the bed, his face filled with a murderous aura.

Xu Cheng’s older brother and sister didn’t speak, but their expressions were very grim. The way they treated Xu Cheng, not killing him but instead sending him back, was clearly a provocation against the Xu Family!

"Bi Qing, have Lu Tingming help investigate as well. We must thoroughly uncover what happened!"

Mr. Xu then looked at his other two children, adamant that even if Xu Cheng could never remember, he wanted the matter investigated clearly, or else he could not swallow his pride.

The family had always cherished their youngest son, and now he had been ruined! And with the incident spreading, many were mocking the Xu Family in secret, claiming it was Xu Cheng’s retribution!

During this time, Mr. Xu couldn’t bear to step outside.

"Father, I understand. If we find out who did it, our Lu Family will also not let her go."

Xu Biqing had just finished speaking when her cellphone rang.

It was Lu Tingming calling, saying that the master had left seclusion and had come to their home, finding many issues. He urged her to come back immediately.

Xu Biqing briefly informed her father and hurried home.

Lu Tingming and the master were on the back hill, noting the shattered stones and damaged talismans on the ground. Both their faces were stern, and Lu Tingming remembered there had been an Eight Trigrams Array here.

"The Array has been broken, releasing the malevolent energy from the graveyard, turning your home into a place of great misfortune, which is why mishaps have continuously occurred."

"How was it broken? Do you know why?"

Lu Tingming treated the master with great reverence.

"This Eight Trigrams Array contained my Spiritual Power, and not even those from the Mystical Sect could break it easily. Whoever broke the Array certainly did it intentionally."

The master looked seriously at Lu Tingming, "Think carefully, have you offended anyone from the Mystical Sect?"

"I have many enemies, all of high status with extensive connections, so knowing a few from the Mystical Sect is quite normal. Thus, I can’t guess who it might be at this moment."

"I’ll help you reverse this misfortune first. Then, you give me back the Protective Copper Coins, and I’ll inscribe a new spell on them. If anyone bothers you, you will immediately know who is behind it."

"Thank you, I appreciate your help."

As they prepared to descend the hill, Lu Tingming consciously slowed his pace, walking behind the master.

Just as they were nearing the hill’s base, the master suddenly said, "It’s been a while since you’ve brought someone here, don’t forget our deal. If you can’t fulfill it, I will have to find another partner."

"There’s been too much happening lately, and I also lost the election, so..."

Before he could finish, the master turned and gave him a chilling glare. Accompanied by an overpowering presence, the pressure was so intense that Lu Tingming could not resist and felt an urge to kneel.

"I’m sorry, I’ll bring someone soon!"