Chapter 2143: Accepting a Compromise Pt. 2  

Zu An gently stroked Shang Hongyu’s hair while replying, “For example, breaking Shang Liuyu out.”

“Breaking her out?” Ka Qier frowned.

“Of course, it isn’t really breaking her out. She’ll still be monitored by us,” Zu An explained. “But that way, Shang Liuyu will think that she's already free. And with the gratitude she expresses after being saved, it’ll be more likely for her to trust our words.”

Under the table, Shang Hongyu was full of admiration as she listened.

This guy really does manage to surprise you again and again! She’ll clearly be safer once she's rescued and doesn’t have to face the constant threat of torture and interrogation, but the way he said it made it sound as if he was strategizing completely from the imposter's point of view!

He really is a crafty man!

She remembered how she had even boldly teased him before, but she was then completely tamed by him. Just who was the hunter and who was the prey here?

This guy was probably already cooking up bad plans and was just playing along with me.

She felt a bit ashamed and annoyed when she thought of that. She exerted a bit of force with her teeth.

“Huh?” Zu An’s body immediately stiffened.

Ka Qier was also speechless when he saw his reaction.

It seems the queen is actually quite content doing this. Hm, that’s even better.

“Your plan doesn’t sound bad. Are you going to do the rescuing?” Ka Qier asked after thinking about it.

“Of course not. She still thinks that I’m the fake Dragon King and is completely guarded. Even if I go, she'll think that I’m just acting. That’s why I need someone she trusts to go.” Zu An paused for a moment before looking down and saying, “The queen might be the only one suited for this mission.”

Shang Hongyu made some sounds in response.

Ka Qier felt even more relieved when he saw that. He said, “But I wonder if the queen is willing.” Shang Hongyu let out a few more whimpers, as if she couldn't really speak because of a situation that everyone present knew about.

Zu An said, “Don’t worry, I’ve already told the queen about this. As long as she coordinates with me, we can ensure the sisters’ safety, as well as preserve the glory of the Mermaid race. They can choose to follow the Dragon King, but can’t they also choose to follow us?”

Shang Hongyu voiced a few more sounds as if she was agreeing with him.

Zu An shrugged and said to Ka Qier with a smile, “Look, she agreed.”

Ka Qier’s misgivings were now completely gone.

Her body was subdued bythis guy’s powerful masculine charms, and even her little sister and the entire Mermaid race were used to break down her will. It’s no wonder that she fell from grace so fast.

“We don’t have much time left, so let’s just do it tonight,” Ka Qier said.

“Fine, that’s what I was thinking too,” Zu An replied.

Then, the two discussed some finer details to ensure that nothing would go wrong in this evening’s plans.

Ka Qier then left in satisfaction. When he reached the entrance, however, he suddenly stopped. He turned around and showed Zu An a strange smile before saying, “By the way, I almost forgot to wish you a good time in your fun.”

“I’ve had quite the good time these past few days.” Zu An’s tense body completely relaxed.

Ka Qier chuckled, and then he considerately closed the door for him.

A while later, a burst of intense coughing filled the room. After a pause, Shang Hongyu crawled out from under the table. Her face was already completely red. She wiped traces of tears from the corners of her eyes while saying, “Hey! Our Mermaid race’s throats are extremely precious. If our voices are damaged, we won’t be able to sing anymore.”

This guy really is a bit inhuman. I almost choked just now.

Zu An looked at her with a smile, saying, “Don’t worry, you’re being properly nourished. Even if there were some injuries, it’ll recover immediately.”

Shang Hongyu rolled her eyes at him, but she had to admit that what he was saying was the truth. He was the only one in the world with transcendent aptitude blood essence, which was indeed superior to most holy medicines. That was why she didn’t waste it either and warmly helped him clean it all off.

Sigh, he’s handsome, so strong, and he knows how to make a woman happy. These things are already amazing enough to make any woman in this world fall for him.

And yet he even has this ridiculous talent. He’s really a walking aphrodisiac...

...

Soon, it was nighttime. Shang Liuyu was in her room, dazed. In front of her was a half-completed drawing. A while later, she sighed and muttered, “I still can’t compare to senior sister, I can’t recreate that level of charm and grace.”

She looked out the window at the night sky while feeling a bit lost inside.

Will that person be able to receive my message and save me...

The Dragon Palace’s situation was already as bad as could be. Even her big sister had been captured by the enemy. She wondered if her big sister had been humiliated recently...

There were some things she didn’t even dare to think too much about.

Just then, there were two muffled groans outside. Even though the voices were soft, she was currently very vigilant and immediately reacted.

“Who is it?” she called out, her expression cold. She took out the ocarina in her inner pocket and was about to play it when a familiar voice spoke up from outside.

“Little sis, it’s me.”

Then, a black-clad individual leaped in through the window. Even though her face was covered, her astonishing figure and alluring curves were still fully visible.

“Big sis?” Shang Liuyu cursed inwardly when she saw her remove her veil.

With that kind of physique, even if you're dressed completely in black, everyone will still know who you are, right? After all, you're the only one with this kind of body in the entire Dragon Palace.

“We’ll chat later. Hurry and follow me.” Shang Hongyu held her hand while running out of the courtyard. Along the way, she gave the drawing on the table a glance. Even though it was only half finished, after how much time she had spent with that man recently, how could she not tell that it was Zu An?

Aiya... If little sis finds out what I’ve been doing with Zu An... I’ll really die from embarrassment...

Shang Liuyu didn’t notice her reaction. She was decisive as well, immediately storing the drawing away and rushing out with her older sister. Along the way, she saw that many guards were collapsed on the ground, clearly having already been dealt with. She was a bit puzzled. There seemed to be fewer guards than usual, too.

As soon as she had that thought, however, several new guards appeared. They seemed to be a bit surprised to see the two, but they quickly reacted and drew their weapons. “Where do you think you’re going?!”

Shang Hongyu harrumphed. She acted extremely ruthless in her attacks, as if she was venting out all of her accumulated frustrations. These guards had decent cultivations, but how could they withstand her grandmaster rank cultivation. With Shang Liuyu helping her, they quickly killed the guards.

The other guards in the courtyard also reacted to what was going on, and all rushed in their direction.

Shang Hongyu didn’t stubbornly continue fighting, and jumped over the surrounding wall with her little sister instead. They took a roundabout path through the Dragon Palace and quickly arrived at a remote corner, completely throwing off their pursuers.

“This place should be safe.” Shang Hongyu patted her chest. Her heart was beating quite quickly from the intense escape.

“Big sis, how were you able to come and save me?” Shang Liuyu asked. She was surprised, but also a bit confused.

“You're my little sister. Who else would I save if not you?” Shang Hongyu pinched her little sister’s cheeks. She'd loved to do so ever since she was little, and sometimes, she couldn't help but add a few playful bites. Her sister's stretchy cheeks really were tempting.

When she sensed her big sister’s familiar actions, Shang Liuyu felt warm inside. However, she asked, “But weren’t you captured by them? Why can you move on your own and even save me?”