World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 412 - 220: Go to Rock Island_2

Chapter 412: 220: Go to Rock Island_2

Suo Lun asked, "Can you see what flag is flying?"

Ye Jingfeng replied, "No, but judging by the looks of the ships, there are at least three different forces."

So, those are the naval forces of Luan Yang City, Linhai City, and Yingzhou Island.

This is merely a remote and insignificant island, yet every two or three days several unfamiliar fleets can be spotted, showing that these three forces have already spread across the nearby seas.

It’s really an outrageous encroachment; this area is the outer sea of Tianshui City and entirely a subsidiary area of the Suo family.

Yet the navies of these three families are rampaging through it.

Suo Lun’s brows were tightly knitted; for Tianshui City at present, without maritime power, they would have nothing.

If Chaos Stone Island cannot be held, this secret base will also be lost.

Why choose to place the secret base for crafting magic mirrors on such a desolate island?

Of course, it’s out of fear of leaking secrets. The secret to making these mirrors is one glance away from being exposed, and if even one of the hundreds of alchemists were to betray that secret, the whole industry would be ruined.

Venice in its time, also secluded mirror-making on an isolated island, and by doing so, maintained a monopoly over this lucrative source of wealth for a lengthy period.

Once Suo Lun loses maritime power, it would be as good as losing all sources of wealth.

...

Three days later, Suo Lun returned to the City Lord’s mansion.

"Little brother, I’ve never seen anyone like... Zhi Yan Princess," Suo Ningbing said.

"What happened?" Suo Lun asked.

"Despite being the most revered royal first princess, she doesn’t put on airs at all," Suo Ningbing said. "After she arrived, she discussed music with me and even helped me cook, proving quite skilled. Also, the family’s feather-keyed piano was slightly out of tune after a long time, and she directly went under it to tune and repair it."

"Isn’t that a good thing?" Suo Lun asked.

Suo Ningbing replied, "She clearly doesn’t put on airs, but... I don’t know why, I still feel like she’s very distant, as if she’s visible but out of reach."

Sister Ning Bing’s perception was very sharp, she had immediately noticed Zhi Yan’s extraordinary and ethereal quality.

True transcendence is not about being aloof, but rather being incredibly approachable while still making you feel very distant.

"Right, but you, you are good. I can see you and touch you," Suo Lun said, and then pulled her onto his lap, greedily inhaling her scent, while his hand skillfully grasped the most upright and softest spot.

Suo Ningbing felt a sweetness in her heart. Since Suo Lun had brought Yan Nai’er home, although she hadn’t shown any reaction, she had formally proposed to Yan Nai’er as a sister and created an atmosphere throughout the City Lord’s mansion that Yan Nai’er was the future lady of Tianshui City.

But... deep inside, she was feeling very disheartened.

The more perfect and adorable Yan Nai’er was, the more disheartened she felt.

And now, on the rare occasions when Suo Lun was alone with her, he would unabashedly take liberties with her.

"You scoundrel, let go of me quick, if Nai’er sees this, it’s over," Suo Ningbing said, her voice trembling.

Suo Lun didn’t let go, nuzzling his nose against her hair and inhaling her enchanting fragrance, "Sister, one day I will think of a perfect solution, to take you through the door as my bride."

"Don’t, please don’t risk it, if Nai’er finds out, she... she will go mad," Suo Ningbing said.

"Don’t worry, I will make sure everything is foolproof," Suo Lun assured her.

After a slight hesitation, Suo Ningbing said, "Duke Zhi Ting was very cryptic when he spoke, but he did say once... said that the princess might... marry you?"

Suo Lun said, "That won’t happen, I will never betray Nai’er, I will certainly marry her. And, although the princess is very affable, she is also very distant, she is too otherworldly."

"Hmm..." Suo Ningbing murmured softly, then turned her face and gave Suo Lun a peck on the lips, "Sister doesn’t ask for much, just to live a lifetime with you as siblings would content me endlessly."

Of course, Suo Ningbing didn’t finish her thought; If Suo Lun’s little antics went no further than taking small advantages, that was enough to sweeten her mood considerably for quite some time.

"Alright, I’m going to prepare dinner now, let me go..." Suo Ningbing pleaded softly.

"Let me have a bite of your tongue, then I’ll let you go," Suo Lun said.

In such a circumstance, with someone likely to enter at any moment, Suo Ningbing had no choice but to let Suo Lun have his way, and she shyly stuck out her tender pink tongue.

Suo Lun gently took it into his mouth, biting very lightly.

Suo Ningbing’s heart fluttered, and she couldn’t resist gently darting her tongue across his lips, then ran off, blissfully lighthearted, to prepare dinner.

...

At the magnificent dinner table, Suo Lun, Zhi Yan, Suo Ningbing, and Yan Nai’er were having dinner.

Ye Jingyu, holding a wine bottle, stood behind pouring wine for everyone.

No one here treated her as a servant; they all invited her to dine at the table together, but she refused, preferring to stand behind to serve Suo Lun and Suo Ningbing, and of course, there was now another lady of the house, Yan Nai’er.

"I want to go to Rock Island!" Suo Lun declared.

"No..."

Yan Nai’er, Suo Ningbing, and Ye Jingyu almost simultaneously exclaimed.

After speaking, Ye Jingyu blushed, feeling that as a servant, she had no right to interject.

However, she was very concerned about her master and didn’t want Suo Lun to take the risk.

After her exclamation, she also felt it was a grave mistake and was immensely embarrassed.

"Jingyu, I want more wine," Suo Lun said.