469 Illusion!
Updated: 2013-11-30 21:56:05 Word Count: 3339
Mu Yunhe's words were like a thunderbolt from the sky, striking Luo Ningshuang's heart with a bang. Luo Ningshuang was so shocked that she staggered. The surrounding snakes seemed to be less frightening to her than she was.
Mu Yunhe was her guarantee of future survival and wealth! She couldn't afford to offend him, no matter when or where. But Mu Yunhe had overheard her words just now. What should she do? What should she do?
Luo Ningshuang looked up in terror and saw Mu Yunhe standing with his hands behind his back under a tree on the other side, his handsome face grim. Even from a distance, Luo Ningshuang could easily sense the chilling aura emanating from him. She was so frightened that she almost lost her soul. But in the blink of an eye, the swarm of snakes rushed towards her from all sides. She screamed in terror, "Save me, Yunhe! Please save me!"
Upon hearing Luo Ningshuang's words, Mu Yunhe was truly filled with shock and anger, love and hate intertwined, his heart was torn apart, and resentment arose.
In his memory, Luo Zhiheng and Mu Yunhe's love was unwavering and steadfast; how could she easily say she would give her partner to someone else? Luo Zhiheng would never do such a thing. Yet, he had just overheard her words, and at that moment, Mu Yunhe even felt a sense of despair.
Even if she forgot everything, she couldn't give him away as a gift to someone else. He heard her cry for help and rushed over, only to hear such terrible words. It was as if this had splashed dirty water and carved a crack in the pure love between him and Luo Zhiheng!
With an unconcealable sense of disappointment in his heart, Mu Yunhe's face darkened. From his initial rage to his current indifference, he coldly stared at Luo Ningshuang, as if he were looking at a stranger without any reaction.
Yunfei Jian Fufei. Luo Ningshuang remembers almost screaming her lungs out: "Please save me! They're coming! I'm so scared! Mu Yunhe, please save me! It's so terrifying!"
In Luo Ningshuang's eyes, the terrifying snakes were already close, circling beneath her feet. It seemed that if she moved even slightly, the snakes would bite her to death without hesitation. But Mu Yunhe remained standing there unmoved, which filled Luo Ningshuang with extreme anger and fear. Now, Mu Yunhe was her only hope.
But Luo Ningshuang could never have imagined that the terrifying scene in her eyes, with snakes everywhere, was something Mu Yunhe couldn't see, or rather, Mu Yunhe had no idea what Luo Ningshuang was afraid of.
Mu Yunhe stared coldly at Luo Ningshuang, thinking she was trying to bluff her way out, and became even more furious. He said, "Luo Zhiheng, answer me, am I really that unimportant to you? Someone you can so easily give up to someone else?"
"No, I didn't! I was forced into it. Look at this wicked woman, she actually threw me into a snake pit, she ordered the snakes to bite me and chase me, I was so scared, look at these snakes, I'm not lying, please save me!" Luo Ningshuang cried stiffly.
Mu Yunhe was taken aback, his expression unreadable, but his gaze coldly swept over Luo Ningshuang's surroundings, yet he saw no snake. Was Luo Zhiheng still lying to him? This thought fueled Mu Yunhe's dissatisfaction. He took a few steps forward and said coldly, "Don't try to evade the issue with other things. There are no snakes here at all. Luo Zhiheng, don't you love me anymore?"
Luo Ningshuang stared in shock as Mu Yunhe approached step by step. She was so frightened she almost fainted. She clearly saw Mu Yunhe's foot stepping on a large snake, but why didn't the snake turn around and bite him? And why did Mu Yunhe accuse her of lying? There were clearly so many snakes here…
Luo Ningshuang was in a daze, shouting like a madwoman without any reason: "Look, there are so many snakes here! Can't you see them? They're right under your feet! So many of them, with their long tongues sticking out! Yunhe, I really didn't lie to you. Believe me, don't go any further! There are so many snakes, there really are!"
Luo Ningshuang was really afraid that Mu Yunhe wouldn't believe her, so she shouted loudly, but Mu Yunhe continued to walk forward. She watched as Mu Yunhe stepped on the snakes one by one, two by two, countless snakes under his feet, yet he walked as if on flat ground, and the snakes did not attack him.
What exactly happened? How could this be?
In the blink of an eye, Mu Yunhe appeared in front of Luo Ningshuang. He grabbed Luo Ningshuang's wrist tightly, his eyes blazing with anger, and said, "Luo Zhiheng, what has become of you? Is the relationship between you and Mu Yunhe really that weak? What made you so able to say such things so easily? Do you know that your words could easily take Mu Yunhe's life?"
Mu Yunhe was enraged, but not from his own perspective; rather, from the perspective of his complete feelings for Luo Zhiheng. Even though Mu Yunhe's soul had been scattered, his most devoted spirit remained in the mortal realm, waiting and protecting Luo Zhiheng's awakening. Mu Yunhe was willing to sacrifice his soul for Luo Zhiheng. But Luo Zhiheng, upon awakening, repeatedly brought disappointment and sorrow.
Is this the woman Mu Yunhe loved with all his might? Is this the woman who spared no effort to protect Mu Yunhe? Is this the woman who stood shoulder to shoulder with Mu Yunhe time and time again?
Mu Yunhe frowned deeply. How could he find this so absurd? If everything that had happened in the past was truly love, then how could he explain today's scene?
Luo Ningshuang was stunned, her eyes still filled with the dazzling snakes. She seemed to have lost track of what Mu Yunhe meant. Feeling Mu Yunhe holding her hand, she disregarded everything else and rushed into Mu Yunhe's arms, clinging to him like a last straw, screaming in terror, "Ahhh, you scared me to death! Thank goodness you came! Waaah, so many snakes! Take me away, take me away from here!"
Mu Yunhe's eyes blazed with unconcealed rage. Even at this point, she still dared to lie!
"Where is the snake? Open your eyes and look carefully, where is the snake!" Mu Yunhe's roar rang in Luo Ningshuang's ears. He pushed her away, his calm eyes now filled with anger: "Luo Zhiheng, if you're going to lie to someone, at least use a reasonable lie. Are you happy to deceive me?"
Luo Ningshuang tried her best to explain, but she was terrified. In her eyes, the snakes were already crawling on Mu Yunhe's body and face. She was so scared that she wanted to push Mu Yunhe away, but then she thought that this was her last hope, so she tightly grasped Mu Yunhe's hand and cried, "It was that Ruilin who framed me! She brought me here and tortured me with those terrible poisonous snakes. Look carefully, there are so many poisonous snakes here, how could I lie to you? She lied to me in order to get you, and she forced me to give you up before she would let me go. I had no choice but to say that. I won't let you go, you have to believe me."
Her words, and the genuine fear in her expression, caused Mu Yunhe's anger to falter. His cold gaze swept around, and he frowned, deep in thought. Although he no longer possessed the full power of Mu Yunhe, he could still sense the fluctuations in the air. 17.
Upon closer inspection, he sensed something was amiss. Seeing Luo Ningshuang's terrified expression and noticing her incontinence, his face darkened further. His gaze abruptly shifted to Luo Zhiheng, who was perched on the tree trunk watching the spectacle.
"What did you do to her?" Mu Yunhe asked coldly. He had clearly sensed that Luo Ningshuang's mental state was off, and there were many strange fluctuations in the air. Mu Yunhe didn't know what they meant, but Luo Ningshuang was in a daze, saying she saw many snakes, and she didn't seem to be faking it. Yet, he really didn't see anything, which was strange. Between him and Luo Ningshuang, whose feeling was real?
Luo Zhiheng was enjoying the spectacle when she saw Mu Yunhe's cold gaze and snorted in dissatisfaction, "What can I do to her? You've been keeping such a close eye on her. She's only been out for a short while, and you've already rushed over. You really dote on her."
"I'm not joking with you! Tell me, what exactly did you do to her?" At this moment, Mu Yunhe was truly certain that Luo Zhiheng must have done something to Luo Ningshuang, because the fluctuations in the air had decreased significantly, and Luo Zhiheng hadn't done anything at the moment. Did that mean that Luo Zhiheng had just been manipulating something?
"I didn't do anything, believe it or not. The treatment over the past few days is over. If there are no unexpected events, she should be able to fully recover her memory after a few more treatments. If she still doesn't remember her past after three more treatments, then she will never be able to escape this situation again. From then on, I will have to keep treating her until she dies." Luo Zhiheng said this deliberately, wanting to see how long Luo Ningshuang could keep up the act.
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She bluntly told Luo Ningshuang that if she didn't regain her memories after this, she could forget about ever regaining them again. She would continue to use all sorts of torturous methods to treat her, and she would never be able to escape her clutches in this lifetime.
Only in this way can Luo Ningshuang be forced to 'recover her memories,' and only in this way can Luo Zhiheng proceed with the next step. A few days is just an appetizer, yet it has already forced Luo Ningshuang to this state and made Mu Yunhe dissatisfied with her. When the truth finally comes out, Mu Yunhe will be able to accept it more quickly.
Upon hearing Luo Zhiheng's words, Luo Ningshuang trembled, filled with anger, rage, and fear. She clung tightly to Mu Yunhe's arm, refusing to let go. Mu Yunhe knew Luo Ningshuang was in a daze. He quickly led her away. Although he didn't know what she had seen, the bizarre situation forced him to temporarily suppress his anger. Perhaps she had been forced to say those things? But the wounds and resentment in his heart remained. Mu Yunhe would never again feel the same warmth towards 'Luo Zhiheng' as he remembered.
Chapter 470: The Face of Death! (450 bonus votes for this chapter)
Updated: 2013-11-30 22:44:06 Word Count: 3304
Seeing Mu Yunhe take the terrified Luo Ningshuang away with a gloomy face, Luo Zhiheng wasn't angry. She understood Mu Yunhe. His attitude just now already showed his disgust for Luo Ningshuang. However, Mu Yunhe's feelings for Luo Zhiheng were deeply rooted in his soul, and he couldn't let go of them. So he could only temporarily tolerate Luo Ningshuang. Because Mu Yunhe, who had lost his soul power, would never have imagined that the woman beside him wasn't the real Luo Zhiheng.
The thought of Luo Ningshuang being so frightened that she lost control of her bladder and bowels gave Luo Zhiheng a sense of satisfaction. She glanced back at another large tree not far away. On the previously quiet tree, a graceful woman suddenly appeared, winking at Luo Zhiheng. Two snakes were coiled around the woman's arms and neck, a golden python and a small black snake. The two snakes exuded a mysterious and majestic aura, cold, noble, and arrogant, yet they willingly coiled around the woman's body.
And that woman was none other than the Demoness.
The Demoness is the chieftain of the snake clan. Although she is human, she has lived among snakes since childhood and controls many of them. The snake feast that Luo Zhiheng presented to Luo Ningshuang was largely due to the Demoness's manipulation. Adding a touch of hallucinogenic powder can transport people to another scene—the legendary illusion.
Mu Yunhe couldn't enter the illusion because of the nature of his soul; therefore, he couldn't see the scene that Luo Ningshuang saw.
Luo Zhiheng gave the demon girl a wink, then jumped down from the tree trunk and chased after Mu Yunhe.
When Luo Zhiheng returned to the carriage, Xia Beisong had a gloomy face. Upon seeing Luo Zhiheng, he immediately became hostile and drew his long sword, ready to kill her.
Luo Zhiheng sneered and said leisurely, "Oh, is this how people from the Central Plains treat their saviors? Is this what you call 'discarding the millstone after grinding the millstone,' or 'crossing the river and burning the bridge'?"
"You're talking nonsense! How can you be a savior? You've tortured Ah Heng like this, you've...you've..." Xia Beisong was furious, but he couldn't bring himself to say the rest. Luo Ningshuang was already humiliated enough; if he said it again, wouldn't that be rubbing salt into her wounds? However, seeing Luo Zhiheng now only fueled his disgust. Such a vicious woman was truly a rare sight!
"What did I do to her? General Xia is really quite shallow. He only listens to one side of the story and is already ready to fight me, the chieftain of this barbarian land. I've really learned something new." Luo Zhiheng said calmly and playfully.
"Chief, you're sharp-tongued, and I, a grown man, naturally won't stoop to your level. But Ah Heng is merely a weak woman now. Doesn't the Chief feel ashamed of his constant harassment?" Xia Beisong shouted sternly. 17904931
Luo Zhiheng really wanted to roar three times and question Luo Ningshuang: Who should be ashamed? Who should pay the price for this storm? Just by opening her mouth, she can get people to target her enemies. Luo Ningshuang, you really have a skill. But what you've done is ruin Luo Zhiheng's character and interpersonal relationships!
There's a limit to shamelessness, and a boundary to depravity!
Luo Zhiheng was somewhat disappointed. Even though Xia Beisong was wholeheartedly devoted to her, Luo Zhiheng, his blind faith and protection made her feel that he was nothing special.
"Think what you want, but you can wait and see. She'll definitely get better after two more treatments at most. If she still can't remember her past, you can chop off my head as you please." Luo Zhiheng gestured to her neck with her hand, speaking in a manner that was both solemn and playful.
She would torture Luo Ningshuang with even more cruel methods, repeatedly exhausting her both physically and mentally until she completely broke down. She wanted to torment Luo Ningshuang bit by bit until she was in unbearable agony and miserable, and then kill her. She didn't believe Luo Ningshuang could continue to endure it; if she didn't 'recover her memories,' she would face even crueler punishment.
Xia Beisong was stunned for a moment, then his eyes flashed with wild joy, but then doubt followed: "Really?"
Luo Zhiheng looked at Luo Ningshuang, who was pretending to be dead or unconscious, with a half-smile, and said confidently, "Yes, I definitely can! If she doesn't get better after two more times, then she will never be able to do without my treatment again."
Luo Zhiheng clearly saw Luo Ningshuang shudder, and the smile on her lips widened. Ignoring Luo Ningshuang, Luo Zhiheng looked at Mu Yunhe, who exuded a cold aura, and asked as if nothing had happened, "I heard that Luo Zhiheng's brother has been seriously injured and unconscious ever since he seemingly brought that treasure back? I wonder how he is now?"
Mu Yunhe's gaze fell on Luo Zhiheng like a knife, and he said warily and coldly, "Why are you asking him?"
Luo Zhiheng's eyes seemed to hold sincerity as she smiled and said, "Having heard about this man's heroic deeds, I find them truly admirable. There are very few who would do something like this for their sister. I have always admired heroes and valiant men, and I especially admire those who would do anything for their loved ones and family. Now that I've heard that Young Master Luo is unwell, and I happen to know a little about medicine, I'd like to go and help him."
Mu Yunhe stared intently into Luo Zhiheng's eyes. Seeing the genuine sincerity in them, he pondered for a moment and then said, "You can go see her, but you'd better not have any ulterior motives."
Luo Zhiheng smiled, but inwardly she grew anxious. What wicked scheme could she possibly have? She simply wanted to see her brother as soon as possible. The brother who had only existed vaguely in her memories had now become Luo Zhiheng's true concern. Her brother's actions for her truly moved Luo Zhiheng, but also filled her with guilt. She only wanted her brother to recover quickly and regain his senses.
Mu Yunhe saw Luo Zhiheng looking out of the car, seemingly lost in thought. The afterglow of the setting sun fell on her body and face as the curtains rose and fell, making her appear as if she were being assimilated by the light. The mask on her face became even more sacred and mysterious, and he couldn't see the emotions in her eyes. However, the faint loneliness surrounding her made Mu Yunhe's heart tighten for no reason.
He couldn't help but think that 'Luo Zhiheng' was Luo Zhiwu's younger sister, and someone Luo Zhiwu had always doted on. This time, Luo Zhiwu had almost killed herself because of her. However, 'Luo Zhiheng' had never mentioned Luo Zhiwu once since she woke up, even though they had mentioned it and told her that she was able to wake up because of the thousand-year-old ginseng that Luo Zhiwu had almost risked her life to obtain.
But she remained indifferent, as if it were a matter of course, or as if she didn't care at all. She never asked a single question about Luo Zhiwu, nor did she express any interest in seeing Luo Zhiwu.
Isn't this a bit too cold and heartless?
Even if she lost her memory, shouldn't she still have humanity? How could she be so indifferent to her own brother?
Mu Yunhe grew increasingly dissatisfied with the 'unconscious Luo Zhiheng' beside him. Although she had changed her clothes, Mu Yunhe still felt a lingering stench, a feeling that was truly nauseating. Mu Yunhe subconsciously pushed Luo Ningshuang away and moved closer to Luo Zhiheng's position.
Upon seeing this, Xia Beisong immediately took Luo Ningshuang into his arms, wishing Mu Yunhe would leave as soon as possible. Luo Ningshuang, however, was extremely frustrated and resentful.
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With Mu Yunhe's words and his invitation in hand, Luo Zhiheng stood anxiously and apprehensively in front of the General's Mansion.
Having been away from this place for three years, Luo Zhiheng felt a sense of disorientation as she stood here. After handing over her invitation, someone quickly led her inside. As she passed Luo Ningshuang's courtyard, Luo Zhiheng paused slightly. The buildings had not been renovated; they were in a state of disrepair and chaos, as if reminding people of what had happened here.
Luo Ningshuang set this courtyard ablaze; perhaps she intended to destroy the entire General's Mansion? Everyone thought she was dead, but she pulled off a clever escape, and now she's used a substitute. However, it was confirmed back then that Luo Ningshuang's body was here; so who died in her place?
"Chief, this way please." The servant called out several times, his voice rising involuntarily.
Luo Zhiheng snapped out of her daze and followed the servant. Soon they came to a courtyard, filled with the masculine energy and signs of martial arts. She followed them into a room and saw a royal physician and maids busily preparing and decocting medicine. Luo Zhiheng felt nervous and urged the servant to quickly take her to see Luo Zhiwu.
After passing a screen, a bed came into view. The man lying on the bed was obscured by the screen, so his face was not clearly visible. Only a shadow appeared on his face, and his high nose bridge made him look even thinner. Luo Zhiheng's eyes stung, and she quickened her pace. When she finally saw the man's face clearly, she couldn't help but gasp.
Muro's face was pale. The man's skin was extremely white, unnaturally so; even in low light, the veins beneath his skin were clearly visible. He had striking, arched eyebrows, deeply sunken eye sockets, tightly closed eyes, and unusually vibrant red lips. His long, flowing hair was spread across a dark blue pillow, as soft and graceful as seaweed drifting in the ocean. 17.
This was a handsome man, very thin, yet exuding a strong masculine aura. However, this man wore a face that screamed death!
The moment Luo Zhiheng saw Luo Zhiwu, her hands and feet went ice-cold, her heart pounded, and tears welled up in her eyes. She was well-versed in the secret manuals passed down through generations of barbarian leaders; by observing a person's face, she could discern their physical condition. Luo Zhiwu's beautiful face, seemingly adorned with heavy makeup, was the very embodiment of the Death Spellcaster's call!
With her flawless skin, crimson lips, and alluring charm, the more frail and near death she appeared, the more irresistibly beautiful she became.
471 The Harmful Imperial Physician! His True Feelings Were Hidden! He Was Unaware of His Rising Jealousy!
Updated: 2013-12-01 13:04:12 Word Count: 7675