Capítulo 1523: Chapter 1496: Refusing a Toast Only to Drink the Forfeit
“Everyone, stay alert, someone is coming!”
Xu Long’s eyes were wide open with anger, filled with intense vigilance, as he spoke in a deep voice.
This task of theirs was relatively safe.
And the reward was substantial.
If it weren’t for Ye Yingge’s connections, it definitely wouldn’t have fallen into their hands.
Because of this…
Xu Long also understood that his team was envied by many. If someone were to secretly sabotage them now, and they ended up destroying this immortal herb, it would be a great loss.
The strong members of the team all rose, their weapons quietly gleaming with cold light.
Amidst the crowd.
A woman with captivating looks and a cool demeanor, like a rose with thorns, also appeared quite tense.
She was Ye Yingge.
Her curvaceous figure, exquisite features, combined with her enchanting aura, indeed made her a rare beauty.
“Hahaha, Xu Long, don’t be nervous! It’s me…” A cheerful laugh from Wang Hui echoed outside the cave.
Xu Long was taken aback but didn’t relax his vigilance. “Wang Hui? What are you doing here?”
Wang Hui walked in with a group of people.
Among them was Wang Shaojie, who immediately laid eyes on the alluring figure of Ye Yingge.
Wang Shaojie’s eyes instantly burned with desire.
This scene naturally fell into Wang Hui’s sight, and he secretly laughed: This move of mine was indeed the right one. Heh, Ye Yingge! I pursued you for so long, and you always looked down on me. Now, I’ll have you send yourself into Wang Shaojie’s pit of fire!
For someone like Wang Shaojie with such noble stature, it was impossible to truly stay together with Ye Yingge for life.
Falling into Wang Shaojie’s hands, Ye Yingge would definitely be discarded after he’s done with her.
By then…
He would appear, pleading Wang Shaojie to grant Ye Yingge to him as a favor.
Not only would he please Wang Shaojie.
He’d also realize his long-pursued dream goddess.
It would be a win-win!
Thinking of this.
More impressed by his actions, Wang Hui smiled cheerfully at Xu Long: “Xu Long, I was just passing by and thought that since you’re executing a task nearby, I’d come by to visit!”
“Is that so?”
Xu Long nodded slightly; his relationship with Wang Hui wasn’t particularly good, as Wang Hui’s character was disreputable.
Even his lifesaver Shu Feng had been secretly tripped up by Wang Hui several times.
If it weren’t for Shu Feng’s vigilance, he would have long been deceived by Wang Hui.
Xu Long, not being too enthusiastic, said: “We’re doing quite well here. Since you’ve already visited, please leave now!”
“Xu Long, that’s not the right way to go about it…” Wang Hui wanted to say more.
On the side, Wang Shaojie was already impatient and said: “Why waste words on them?” His chin held high, he gave Xu Long a sidelong glance and arrogantly commanded, “Xu Long, right? This young master fancies Ye Yingge from your team. Let her come over and serve me well…”
Wang Hui: “…”
Xu Long: “…”
Everyone: “…”
“Who is this boy?”
“Fancy Yingge? Who do you think you are? Wanting Yingge to serve you?”
“I think you’re courting death…”
“Shut up!”
Xu Long shouted coldly, seeing that Yun next to Wang Shaojie was a cultivated master surpassing him, which posed an extremely formidable threat. He spoke in a deep voice, “May I know who this gentleman is? If you are Yingge’s pursuer, you can pursue her openly. This behavior…”
“Pursuer? Idiot, do you know what my status is? How could I pursue a lowly warrior?”
Wang Shaojie said dismissively, “If it weren’t for the boredom on this battlefield, do you think this young master would waste words with you bunch of mudding country bumpkins? Xu Long, right? If you’re sensible, let Ye Yingge serve me well. Please me, and your team could rise to the top overnight…”
Xu Long’s sword-like eyebrows furrowed tightly as he glanced back at Ye Yingge.
Ye Yingge bit her lips hard and her clear, crisp voice sounded: “Who exactly are you? May I ask when I have ever offended you?”
“Ye Yingge, this is Wang Shaojie, young master Wang. It’s your honor that he fancies you, so hurry up and pay respects to young master Wang?” Wang Hui fully demonstrated his lackey nature, his face filled with arrogance as he spoke.
“Wang Shaojie?”
“The young master from Commander Wang’s family?”
Xu Long and the others’ faces changed dramatically.
Ye Yingge paused, her eyes spun as a peculiar light flickered within her eyes.
Wang Shaojie!
The young master of Commander Wang’s family.
These words caused her heart to ripple.
However…
She was well aware that for a playboy like him, the easier something was to obtain, the less he’d value it. Only by making him feel that she was precious and hard to get would he cherish her more.
This tactic had worked many times with other suitors.
With that thought.
Ye Yingge put on an expression of resistance and anger: “So what if you’re the Wang Family’s young master? I, Ye Yingge, don’t covet wealth, nor do I admire vanity. Even if you’re the city lord’s son, what does it have to do with me? Why should I listen to you when you demand I serve you?”
In Ye Yingge’s mind, as long as she struck such a pose.
It should definitely add some favor in Wang Shaojie’s heart.
However…
She completely underestimated Wang Shaojie.
Wang Shaojie let out a cold snort, his face indifferent: “You don’t know what’s good for you. This young master taking a liking to you is your blessing, and you dare refuse me? Since you don’t appreciate a toast and would rather drink a forfeit, don’t blame this young master for being ruthless…”
“Huh?”
Ye Yingge was utterly dumbfounded.
What the heck?
Aren’t you supposed to praise me a bit then continue to pursue me vigorously?
Refusing a toast to drink a forfeit?
What does that even mean?
But Xu Long and the others stepped forward, protecting Ye Yingge: “Didn’t you hear Yingge? She will never succumb to you…”
“Wang Shaojie, right? You better get lost yourself, stop embarrassing yourself here!”
“Arrogant brat, do you really think everyone will revolve around you?”
Many in this squad were here for Ye Yingge, naturally being her suitors. Upon hearing their goddess speak with such firmness and righteousness, they stood protectively around her.
Ye Yingge was even more bewildered.
She was so anxious, she was about to cry.
This isn’t what I meant!
But before she could gather her thoughts, Wang Shaojie let out a cold laugh, visibly enraged by Xu Long and others’ sarcasm: “Yun, slaughter all these eyesores for me.”
“Yes!”
Yun responded, his formidable cultivation enough to sweep away everything.
In his eyes, Xu Long and the others were fragile like ants, and in an instant, the entire Xu Long team was left with only the bewildered and dazed Ye Yingge.
As he looked at the trembling, pale-faced Ye Yingge.
Wang Shaojie sneered and waved towards Yun and the others: “You all get out and let me and Miss Yingge enhance our relationship!”
“Yes!”
“Young master, have fun!”
Wang Hui and others sneered as they exited the cave.
For a moment.
The cave was filled with rolling waves of desire…
Unbeknownst to Wang Hui and the others, Xiao Yi was already not far from them…