At that moment, Feng Guang’s quick reflexes paid off as she stepped back just in time to dodge. She watched as the bamboo leaf embedded itself deeply into the bamboo stalk and felt a wave of fear wash over her. When the person was about to throw another bamboo leaf, she quickly raised both hands and stepped forward, exclaiming, “We’re allies! Don’t shoot… uh, I mean, don’t attack!”
The man paused, then a wickedly charming smile spread across his face. “Oh? Allies?”
This enchanting appearance… was it a man or a woman?
Feng Guang’s gaze subtly shifted downward, noticing that his chest was flat. She looked back up; in this world, someone who looked as stunningly beautiful as a demon could only be the leader of the demonic cult, Nangong Li. She couldn’t believe that such a good-looking man would be just a minor character.
Yi Wushang was straightforward and steady, while Nangong Li was suspicious and cunning. However, they were the same person, just playing different roles and displaying different personalities. Ultimately, Yi Wushang was still Nangong Li.
Her mind raced as alarms blared in her head. She needed to find a way to survive. Recalling the plot, she realized that this was the moment Nangong Li had secretly entered Tangmen with Guan Yueyue to steal the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles. He accidentally triggered a trap and was injured while trying to save Guan Yueyue, who had distracted their pursuers, leading to them getting separated.
Her thoughts whirred, and she feigned hesitation, saying, “Excuse me… are you Guan’s husband?”
The word “husband” brought great delight to Nangong Li. He rose from the edge of the pond, his alluring figure fully revealed. He didn’t rush to put his clothes on; instead, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Do you know Yueyue?”
Yes, I not only know Yueyue, but I also know Xiao Yueyue and Yue Yunpeng!
Making light of the situation, Feng Guang spoke with a hint of sadness, “I’ve always been ugly and was bullied at Tangmen. The last time I was beaten up, it was Guan who saved me. She even… she even said I wasn’t ugly; she said my heart is more beautiful than anyone’s. Guan is truly a good person.”
As she said this, her gaze took on an admiring look, as if she were longing for a divine being, even though the inner voice of her real self was rolling its eyes.
“She is indeed very good,” Nangong Li said with a gentle smile. “Did she send you here?”
“Yes, she asked me to give you this medicine.” Feng Guang pulled out a bottle of golden healing ointment she had kept close, the same one Xue Ran had given her when she was injured by a silver needle. She forced herself to keep her expression neutral.
Nangong Li took a step closer and accepted the small bottle. He opened the cap and sniffed; this was indeed the medicine that Guan Yueyue would carry. He smiled wickedly and said, “Miss, please remember to thank Yueyue for me.”
“Alright, then I’ll take my leave,” Feng Guang said calmly as she turned to leave, though she was sweating profusely.
Just as she began to relax, another bamboo leaf, sharp as a blade, was thrown from behind her. Instinctively, she crouched down to avoid it, watching the bamboo leaf embed itself into the bamboo pole. She felt incredibly lucky to have dodged it.
Shivering, she turned back and stammered, “M-Master? Why did you…”
Nangong Li smiled dangerously. “You do disguise yourself well, but do you know where you went wrong?”
“What do you mean, Master? I don’t understand.”
“You saw me without clothes, and as a woman, you didn’t react at all.” Nangong Li slowly began to pick up his clothes from the ground. Even his actions of getting dressed revealed an alluring charm that was hard to ignore. “You’re acting rather strange, little girl.”
Inside, Feng Guang felt a rush of frustration.
Just because I didn’t swoon over you, you think there’s something wrong with me!?
Lucien On ABRWF Chapter 34.1