Jiang Xuan was a bit stunned after hearing Nangong Xin Wan’s words.
Once he snapped back to reality, he nodded and said, “Mm-mm, don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her…”
Just as he was about to pull his hand away, he realized that Nangong Xin Wan had no plans to let go.
“Um… Xin Wan… you should really let go now…”
Meanwhile, Nangong Xin Wan was secretly communicating with Mo Han.
“Master, since I’m holding his hand now, should we just take him away right here and now…”
“Be careful, Xin Wan. I know you’re anxious, and I’m anxious too. But you can’t rush steamed buns, you know? If you act too rashly, just wait and see if those spectators lurking in the shadows will jump out.”
“Our primary goal right now is to test if Nangong Liu Yun is truly hiding in the shadows. Plus, you’re currently being locked on by three hidden auras, so let’s see who cracks first — is it Nangong Liu Yun or one of the other three.”
“Okay, if that’s the case, I guess I’ll have to play my role to the fullest!”
On the surface, just when Jiang Xuan was pondering how to persuade Nangong Xin Wan to let go, she slowly released him.
Before Jiang Xuan could breathe a sigh of relief, Nangong Xin Wan turned around and cupped his face in her hands.
“I’ve changed my mind. Since you’re not married yet, if you want to elope, I can take you with me. Besides, as long as you agree to come with me, I’ll give you ten times the betrothal gifts my sister offered. What do you think?”
Jiang Xuan: “？？？？？？”
Snapping back to reality, Jiang Xuan appeared visibly angry and said, “This isn’t a matter of betrothal gifts! Liu Yun and I love each other for real!”
Although Jiang Xuan didn’t understand why Nangong Liu Yun really went over to the Jiang Family, just in case, he had to make his stance clear. He really didn’t believe that Nangong Xin Wan could just take him away. Even if she had the remnants of a peak Martial Saint disciple backing her.
Besides, ten times the betrothal gifts? It was pretty clear Nangong Xin Wan couldn’t afford that either. Since he couldn’t leave and had no spirit stones to offer, only a fool would agree to this.
At that moment, inside Nangong Xin Wan’s mind: 【This face feels nice to touch! I’m doing all this, and my sister isn’t making a peep to stop me. Something feels off!】
Meanwhile, outside the courtyard, Luo Sheng was equally puzzled.
【This isn’t right! Little Junior Sister should have shown herself by now if she were hiding in the shadows. Her husband is getting bullied by her younger sister, and she’s just watching? Okay, if she’s not making a move, I won’t either. But if I intervene at this level, that would just lower my worth!】
Not far away, in an inn, Golden Spirit Cloud was speaking to Lan Xin.
“Little Kirin, based on my assessment, Nangong Liu Yun might really not be here. Should we step in to protect our master, and while we’re at it…”
“Hold on! We absolutely can’t make a move until the last moment. If our master gets overpowered… well, then we’ll have to step in. That’ll prove that Nangong Liu Yun truly isn’t home. In other cases, let’s just sit back and enjoy the show. Based on my predictions, Nangong Liu Yun is using our master as bait. She’s not interested in a few small fries; she’s after the big fish hiding deep!”
“Alright… I’ll follow your lead, Little Kirin… let’s keep watching the unfolding drama.”
…
Back in the courtyard, after Jiang Xuan finished speaking, he stepped back several paces.
“Xin Wan, please have some self-respect…”
“Self-respect? Do you really think I’ve forgotten? You were once mine; now you’re putting on airs?”
Jiang Xuan: “？？？？？？”
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan suddenly recalled the time in the secret realm, where that rebellious disciple had possessed Nangong Xin Wan and done… certain things to him…
At this moment, Jiang Xuan was internally screaming: 【That rebellious disciple! How could they stab me in the back like this! It must be that rebellious disciple who has played Xin Wan like a puppet…】
On the surface, Nangong Xin Wan sported a teasing smile and said, “Since you and my sister are true love, you surely don’t want her to find out about that little incident, right?”
Jiang Xuan: “……..”
Jiang Xuan never anticipated Nangong Xin Wan would pull this card.
No matter how much he calculated, he’d overlooked this detail.
At this point, he discreetly sent a voice transmission: “Nangong Xin Wan, what exactly are you trying to do? Aren’t you afraid of being discovered…?”
“Hold up! I don’t want to make this too difficult for you. How about this, you stay here and keep me company just once, and I’ll promise to keep your secret… Don’t worry, I’ll make it quick!”
As she finished speaking, Nangong Xin Wan secretly communicated with Mo Han: “Do you really think this will make him comply?”
“Xin Wan, don’t worry. I’ve got his character down this time. He responds well to a strong hand, not a soft one. In situations like this, you need to put to use your previously learned techniques for wooing handsome boys. Show off your assertive side, start with a small request, slowly test his bottom line, then… change that bottom line…”
“That sounds quite reasonable. Let’s wait and see how he responds before we continue step by step.”
On the other side, after hearing Nangong Xin Wan’s request, Jiang Xuan was feeling totally vexed — what on Earth did “just keep me company once” even mean?
The reason that incident even happened back then couldn’t possibly be placed on his shoulders. He was the one who heroically led two pigs and a giant pit of a System, and then there was the pig teammate, Nangong Xin Wan, mucking things up.
Honestly, if it weren’t for Nangong Xin Wan being the ultimate hindrance, and her becoming possessed by that rebellious disciple, he would’ve never ended up in such a predicament.
Now facing the threat from Nangong Xin Wan, the more he thought about it, the angrier Jiang Xuan got, and he flatly refused: “There is absolutely no way I’m accompanying you anywhere. Ugh, Xin Wan, I’m quite disappointed in you. I rescued you from that secret realm, and you didn’t even think of repaying me; instead, you’re here threatening me? Looks like I’ve saved a little demon.”
Upon seeing Jiang Xuan’s angry expression, Nangong Xin Wan felt a bit flustered and hurriedly asked Mo Han in secret: “Master, it seems… threatening him isn’t working at all. What should we do now?”
