Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 280: Detonation!
Chu Yang was taken aback. He scratched his head and, showing a youthful innocence, said, "I really don’t have any impression. Why? Should I know you?" Implicitly questioning: who do you think you are?
Diwu Qingrou smiled with a strange expression, shook his head, and said, "You shouldn’t not know. You shouldn’t not know."
Chu Yang was stunned. Could it be that this guy’s sect was extremely famous in the martial arts world? Famous to the point that even the super noble Chu Family couldn’t be unaware of it?
But… what was the logic behind it?
Diwu Qingrou maintained a meaningful expression, slowly standing up and saying, "Young Master Chu, it is a pleasure to meet you today. If you have no other orders, I will take my leave."
"The tea is still warm, are you leaving already, Lord Xiang?" At that moment, dozens of thoughts raced through Chu Yang’s mind.
Could it be that his ignorance of Diwu Qingrou’s identity was a flaw? That didn’t seem right.
If it weren't that, then did Diwu Qingrou retreat to advance due to a lack of options?
Thinking rapidly in his mind, but keeping his expression calm, he smiled and stood up, saying, "Lord Xiang, please take care. I won’t see you off."
He seemed indifferent to whether the other party would leave.
Diwu Qingrou chuckled lightly, "There are many matters to attend to, so I won’t bother you, Young Master Chu." He stood up slowly, casting a deep look at Chu Yang and said, "I won’t see you off on your way back, I wish you a smooth journey…"
Chu Yang responded elegantly, "Lord Xiang, take care."
Accompanied by Jing Menghun and Yin Wutian, Diwu Qingrou smiled as he left the room and descended the stairs.
Chu Yang attentively saw him off, but stopped at the stairway, watching Diwu Qingrou leave.
In this second confrontation, Chu King of Hell had fallen to the disadvantage!
Because he couldn't determine whether Diwu Qingrou’s words as he left were a genuine insight into a flaw or a bluff.
Even though Chu Yang had a broad mind, a shadow was left in his heart.
As Diwu Qingrou reached the corner of the stairs, Chu Yang prepared to turn back into the room. At that moment, Diwu Qingrou abruptly turned around, his eyes piercing as he looked at Chu Yang, and sternly called out, "Chu Yang!"
Chu Yang seemed to not hear, taking a step forward before turning back to face Diwu Qingrou, asking in confusion, "What is it, Lord Xiang?"
Diwu Qingrou’s hawk-like gaze crossed the distance of the stairs, locking onto his face. At that moment, Chu Yang felt as if his face was being pricked by needles heated by fire, burning and painful!
"It’s nothing, I just lost my focus for a moment." Their gazes met, one filled with innocence and surprise, tinged with slight displeasure, while Diwu Qingrou’s eyes were probing. After a long time, Diwu Qingrou smiled and turned to leave.
Chu Yang uttered an "oh" and no longer paid attention, returning to his room.
Once inside, he sat down; after a long while, cold sweat suddenly began to drip down his face, and in an instant, his white clothes were soaked!
Diwu Qingrou’s visit and subsequent departure left Chu Yang feeling as if he had not grasped the situation! Had he successfully concealed his identity, or had Diwu Qingrou seen through him? This point, Chu Yang was utterly unsure!
This was an unprecedented occurrence since his rebirth!
Moreover, Diwu Qingrou had maintained the initiative! Although Chu Yang had successfully regained some ground at times, the overall initiative remained firmly in Diwu Qingrou's hands.
Chu Yang simply could not see through Diwu Qingrou’s thoughts.
That final sharp reprimand from Diwu Qingrou seemed to carry a power that stirred the soul, momentarily leaving Chu Yang almost in a daze! If it hadn't been for his composed nature from two lifetimes, he might have unconsciously agreed at that moment…
"That was close!" Gu Duxing said, looking at Chu Yang.
Chu Yang nodded lightly, the two locking eyes and seeing mutual apprehension reflected there! Diwu Qingrou’s aura was indeed not something an ordinary person could withstand.