"Hey, where are you taking me?" Shangguan Wei'er asked in dissatisfaction. She was going to Li's home, but Li Shang had been leading her aimlessly for several days, saying that there must be a conspiracy and that they had to find out who was behind it all.
She found it strange. A few days ago, they encountered a group of men in black on the road. She simply let her pets out for a feast. She didn't care about such a small danger. How could a man be so cowardly? Shangguan Wei'er glanced at Li Shang with disdain.
Li Shang ignored her little gestures. In the past few days, he had come to realize that she was just a proud young lady with a sharp tongue but a soft heart, and a bit spoiled.
He said in a deep voice, "We're going to Yunzhou City."
Shangguan Wei'er was about to explode when she heard this, and immediately said, "I'm not going, it's too far. I have to leave home, and then I have to go home. I can't afford to waste a single moment."
After saying that, Shangguan Wei'er turned around and walked in the opposite direction. She wasted her time with this Li family member. She still had to complete her mission and go back to take care of the old man's funeral. She hoped that the old man would pass away peacefully when she got back. Otherwise, what if she got back late and her cousins beat her to it?
No, she had to leave quickly. The new head of the Shangguan family had to be Shangguan Wei'er.
It would be an absolute injustice if it weren't for her!
Seeing the young lady turn and leave without any mercy, Li Shang hurriedly chased after her and said, "Don't walk alone. You don't know the way. Besides, what if you encounter danger?"
Shangguan Wei'er said disdainfully, "If you encounter me, who knows who will be in danger? You should worry about others. It's best not to mess with me, or I'll gnaw on your bones."
Li Shang choked up for a moment, admitting that what she said was indeed true; if bad people encountered her, who knew who would be in danger. However, he still advised, "It's not safe for a girl like you to walk alone."
Shangguan Wei'er thought what he said made a lot of sense, and said, "You're right, then you can take me back, and then we can go back to Lingnan together, what do you think?"
Li Shang said wearily, "It's not very good."
Shangguan Wei'er said incredulously, "You're not coming back to Lingnan with me? Then I'll kill you and go back myself." As she spoke, she was about to take out her treasures.
Li Shang stopped her movement and hurriedly said, "That's not what I meant. I'll go back to Lingnan with you, but I still have things to take care of. I can't go back now!"
Li Shang: You all know, this isn't me being cowardly, it's from the heart, from the heart, do you understand?
Shangguan Wei'er said impatiently, "What exactly do you want to go to Yunzhou City? If you insist on going, tell me! If you don't give me a reason, I won't go!"
Li Shang racked his brains trying to come up with a reason to persuade the little witch, but no matter how many reasons he came up with, he felt that the little witch would definitely not agree.
Seeing Li Shang speechless, Shangguan Wei'er rolled her eyes and turned to leave. Li Shang quickly grabbed her and said, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, "I... I have a friend in Yunzhou City. He... he passed away. I want to go and pay my respects to him."
After Li Shang finished speaking, he pretended to be sad and covered his eyes with his sleeve. "Ji Mo Han, I'm sorry, I have no choice but to sacrifice you."
Ji Mohan: Having you is my blessing!
Shangguan Wei'er thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ask. Since your friend has passed away, let's go to Yunzhou City to send him off on his final journey."
After Shangguan Wei'er finished speaking, she walked towards the road to Yunzhou City. She took the lead and walked ahead. Li Shang smiled as he watched her back.
He discovered the little witch's characteristics: high combat strength, simple-minded, arrogant, and unwilling to suffer losses.
Li Shang smiled and shook his head. It was truly a sin to deceive a young girl. If it weren't for the urgency of the situation and his injury, which prevented him from making it to Yunzhou City alone, he would have definitely settled the girl in or sent her back to the caravan in Lingnan.
But it's fine as it is now. He can send her back to Lingnan after he finishes his business.
Li Shang watched the little girl walk away, panting, and called out with a smile, "Miss Shangguan, you're going the wrong way, go this way."
Shangguan Wei'er paused for a moment, then turned around in disbelief to look at Li Shang. Li Shang pointed to another path with amusement. She angrily rushed up to Li Shang, pointed at him, and demanded, "Were you doing this on purpose? Did you see me walk so far and want to make a fool of myself?"
Li Shang innocently raised his hand, then shook his head.
Shangguan Wei'er definitely didn't believe him, because she felt that Li Shang was doing it on purpose!
Miss Shangguan was very angry, and the consequences would be severe. Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly said, "I've walked so far, I'm tired now. Carry me the rest of the way."
Li Shang couldn't believe what she heard and exclaimed, "Hey, I'm still injured, and you still want me to carry you!"
Shangguan Wei'er hummed in response, the meaning of which was quite clear.
The two remained locked in a stalemate. Shangguan Wei'er, too lazy to waste words with him, continued walking towards the road leading away from home. Li Shang sighed helplessly and said, "Okay, okay, I was wrong. I promise you, I'll carry you on my back, alright?"
How petty! He only played a little trick on me, was it really necessary?
Two more characteristics of the little witch: vengeful and lacking in compassion.
Li Shang carried Shangguan Wei'er miserably towards Yunzhou City. Seeing his discomfiture, Shangguan Wei'er laughed gleefully. "Hmph! Still trying to manipulate me? He'd better practice his cultivation some more!"
Li Shang asked angrily, "What are you laughing at?"
"Of course, it's like someone trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead." Shangguan Wei'er laughed even more happily.
Li Shang was so depressed that he didn't want to talk. This little witch was simply his nemesis!
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"Useless, a bunch of useless people. So many people tried to kill two people but failed. Li Shu, I hope you can give me an explanation." Ji Mo'an looked at Li Shu with a sinister gaze.
“There are people from the Shangguan family in the Northwest. All the people we sent out have been drained of their lifeblood,” Li Shu said respectfully.
"Who are the people from the Shangguan family?" Ji Mo'an pondered. Could it be that the old man has come to the Northwest?
"The matter has not been fully investigated yet; all that can be confirmed is that they are from the Shangguan family."
"Go investigate. I want to see who dares to ruin my plans!" Ji Mo'an said in a deep voice. Damn it, it seems like everyone is against me.
"Yes." Li Shu quietly withdrew.
Once outside, Li Shu's eyes were filled with ruthlessness. He suppressed his emotions, glanced inside the door, and knew he couldn't die yet; the Li family still needed him to get through this crisis.
Ge'er, wait for your father a little longer. Your father will definitely avenge you, and your father will come to be with you. Ge'er, wait a little longer, wait for your father a little longer.
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