Chapter 142: What Do You Like About Me? I’ll Change It (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 142: What Do You Like About Me? I’ll Change It (Please Subscribe)

Zheng Jian quietly boarded the Fragrant Breeze with Dan Wanqing.

“Princess... why are you back?” Someone from the Dongming Sect immediately noticed Dan Wanqing and Zheng Jian.

“I have something to discuss with my mother. Where is she?” Dan Wanqing rushed into the cabin, but found no one.

“The madam has gone to Pengcheng,” replied a protective fairy of the Dongming Sect, emerging from another cabin upon hearing the news.

“When did she leave?” Dan Wanqing asked anxiously.

“She set off secretly this morning. Madam asked us to keep it confidential.”

Dan Wanqing paused, then looked at Zheng Jian. “Brother Zheng, what should we do now?”

Seeing her pleading gaze, Zheng Jian scratched his head and pondered for a moment. “Forget it, leave this matter to me.”

Dan Wanqing was both surprised and delighted, immediately wanting to throw herself into Zheng Jian’s arms.

But then... Zheng Jian decisively twisted his body...

He dodged.

The protective fairy: “...”

Dan Wanqing: “...”

Dan Wanqing’s resentment meter increased by 999 points.

“Do you dislike me that much?” Dan Wanqing almost cried. Didn’t her mother say that a girl pursuing a boy is just a thin veil?

Zheng Jian hesitated and said, “Not that much dislike...”

Great, that was worse than saying nothing.

Dan Wanqing’s resentment meter climbed another 999 points.

“What do you like about me? I’ll change it, is that not okay?” Zheng Jian scratched his head.

What was going on? Why did every world seem to have this peach blossom curse? It was as if some unseen force was compelling him to fall into the grave of love.

But Zheng Jian thought: My fate is mine, not heaven’s! I’ll stubbornly see it through!

No matter which woman it is, don’t think you can steal my heart, let alone win me over!

Dan Wanqing’s temper flared, and she retorted angrily, “I like that you’re alive!”

“Well then, I’ll go...” Zheng Jian began casually, but stopped halfway.

Damn, this little girl’s comeback was quite something—half his skill level already...

But who was Zheng Jian? The king of comebacks! Could Dan Wanqing really stump him? Definitely not!

So Zheng Jian continued, “Actually, I quite like that about myself too.”

Hey, he caught the thread...

Dan Wanqing was stunned speechless. The protective fairy watching the two bickering thought: Masters sparring, each move deadly!

In the end, Dan Wanqing stayed temporarily on the Fragrant Breeze, while Zheng Jian disembarked alone. Since he promised to handle matters for her, Zheng Jian intended to keep his word!

…

The giant Kun gang’s large ship sailed toward the Huai River. When Zheng Jian found their ship again at the river’s mouth two days later, it was already night.

Using his usual stealth, Zheng Jian quietly approached.

Killing to solve the Fragrant Breeze’s problem would be simplest, but would cause endless trouble later. Even if he wasn’t afraid of the Dugu clan, the Dongming Sect couldn’t afford to offend such a giant. Dugu Ce was the son of the clan leader, Dugu Feng. If he died, the entire Dongming Sect might be doomed.

So murder was out. The only option was to target the Twin Dragons.

Sneaking into a cabin, Zheng Jian used his senses to search for their aura.

“Found them!” he thought, stealthily approaching a cabin door. “Hmm, not just the two of them, but also Yun Yuzhen and Dugu Ce?”

Listening closely, Zheng Jian’s face darkened.

“Damn, another brawl? Don’t you guys have anything better to do at night?” he cursed silently. Last time, these two lovebirds were entangled; tonight, it was the same!

“Dugu Ce must have a strong constitution,” Zheng Jian thought wryly, realizing the Twin Dragons were probably eavesdropping like him.

Well, a live broadcast of a brawl—how thrilling.

After some heavy breathing, the second round ended...

Hearing the rustle of clothes, Zheng Jian quickly slipped into an empty cabin nearby.

Listening as the amateur actors of this live brawl walked away, Zheng Jian wondered if there would be a next round...

He overheard the Twin Dragons speaking; it seemed they had discovered Yun Yuzhen’s sinister intentions and were planning to escape.

Just then, a horn sounded on the deck, and the entire ship tensed.

“Who’s there?” The Twin Dragons emerged from their hiding spot and were shocked to see a man in black enter.

Zheng Jian removed the black cloth from his face. “It’s me.”

“Brother Zheng?” The Twin Dragons were surprised and delighted. “You... how did you get here?”

Zheng Jian smiled. “Then how did you get here?”

“Sigh... don’t ask...” Kou Zhong relaxed. “Brother Zheng, did you come to save us?”

Zheng Jian teased Kou Zhong, “Save you? Isn’t this a land of pleasures? I see the beauty leader values you two a lot. Even now, when Du Fuwei’s men have caught up, you haven’t been handed over.”

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling’s faces changed dramatically. “Father?”

Zheng Jian muttered, “Damn, Du Fuwei took advantage of that old geezer...”

The Twin Dragons grew awkward. Kou Zhong explained, “We... were forced. We haven’t escaped the giant Kun gang yet, and now old... Du’s blocking us. What can we do?”

Kou Zhong was troubled. Du Fuwei, known as the Magistrate of Liyang, wielded great power over the two Huai regions. Their escape once was a miracle; now trapped on the ship, how could they flee?

Zheng Jian glanced at the Twin Dragons. “Alright, you’re just counting on me.”

The Twin Dragons were caught off guard.

“Fine, I can’t help but meddle! I’ll deal with Du Fuwei later, you figure out how to escape...” Zheng Jian said with a grin.

…

Outside, the giant Kun gang’s large ship led, followed by five ships under Du Fuwei’s command.

“Boss, Du Fuwei has taken two riverside towns ahead and blocked the way...” Yun Yuzhen’s expression darkened. “Go bring those two boys up. We’re ready to abandon ship anytime.”

“No need, we’re coming up ourselves,” Kou Zhong’s voice came from below.

Yun Yuzhen, Dugu Ce, and others turned sharply to see Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling proudly appear on deck, followed by a man in black.

Yun Yuzhen’s face changed drastically. “Who are you?”

The man in black was naturally Zheng Jian. After a moment’s thought, he said, “Who I am isn’t important. But... Yun Leader, your performance just now was truly blood-pumping... This young hero has a strong constitution! Just a bit... lacking in stamina...”

Yun Yuzhen and Dugu Ce’s faces darkened.

Yun Yuzhen’s resentment meter +999; Dugu Ce’s +999.

Kou Zhong chuckled mischievously... Brother Zheng truly fears nothing...

Dugu Ce scowled. “Do you know who you’re talking to?”

Zheng Jian thought for a moment. “No. But that doesn’t matter.”

“You!”

Dugu Ce’s resentment meter surged +999.

No one had ever dared to disrespect him like this...

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