Chapter 2462 - 2456 Side Story: Ji Xiuran (1/2)

“It can be mine?” The girl also surveyed the land underneath them. This was akin to an empire.

“But you’re Emperor Ji. Are you willing to yield everything to me?” Worriless Nie joked.

“If you want to become Emperor Nie,” Ji Xiuran replied.

“Emperor Nie?” Worriless Nie hastily shook her head. “Forget it, that sounds terrible… I would rather keep being Bai Feng.”

Before the girl could say anything else, the man tugged her into his arms.

Caught off guard, the girl fell against his chest.

When Worriless Nie recovered, a blush instantly covered her face.

She’d never experienced this reddening and heart-racing feeling. Although there were many good-looking men in the world, Ji Xiuran’s uniqueness was irreplaceable.

“Don’t work too hard,” Ji Xiuran softly said.

“You’re the one working hard…” Worriless Nie retorted. “Oh right—lately, the Tong family, the Zhou family, and that Li Chun you defeated have released word that they want your life… You know about that, right?”

“I don’t.” Ji Xiuran shook his head.

“Huh? You don’t know?” Worriless Nie was stunned. “How could you not know? Isn’t that too dangerous?!”

“I don’t care too much about things said by strays.” Ji Xiuran smiled.

“You must protect yourself well, alright?” The girl was filled with worry.

“Mm,” Ji Xiuran agreed.

“Your complexion doesn’t look too good.” The girl carefully examined his face.

“Maybe it’s because of the cold. Let’s go back inside.” Ji Xiuran stood up and naturally took her hand into his before leaving this place.

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A few days later, inside the study of Emperor Ji’s headquarters: