Chapter 468 – Wu Ningzhus Secret (1/2)

Chapter 468 - Wu Ningzhu's Secret

Jiang Chen didn’t interrupt, he just quietly stared at Wu Ningzhu. From her eyes, Jiang Chen could tell that she was girl with a story.

Wu Ningzhu let out a long sigh, then she raised her head and looked at the bright moon. She took a step forward and continued speaking with a voice so soft that it could only be heard by herself, “A beautiful appearance is a girl’s biggest pride. However, I have been hiding it all this time.”

A wry smile emerged on Wu Ningzhu’s lips. After that, she seemed like she was immersed in deep though, as if she had just recalled an unforgettable past. Hey eyes seemed blurred, and she looked absolutely beautiful underneath the gentle moonlight. Her beautiful face seemed to be hiding a trace of pain. At this moment, Jiang Chen felt a pain in his heart. This was the second time he had experienced such a feeling for a girl. The first time, it was Yan Chenyu. He knew that Wu Ningzhu had a complicated story she wanted to speak about.

Wu Ningzhu didn’t say anything for a long time, and Jiang Chen remained standing next to her, not speaking either. He knew that Wu Ningzhu was hesitating; wondering if she should tell Jiang Chen about her secret. Everyone had their own secret, and some secrets could only be hidden in one’s heart, with allowing anyone to peek at it. Jiang Chen too had his own secret; that he was once the greatest Saint underneath the heavens, that was his biggest secret, and only he himself could ever know this secret.

”That year, I was only ten years old.”

Wu Ningzhu began to talk. A ten year old child already had a good memory. It wasn’t difficult to imagine that when she was ten years old, her appearance must already have started to shine, as she was a perfect beauty.

“My mother’s name is Gu Lan. She and my dad were deeply in love with each other, and they were the role models of many. However, one day, a man who claimed to be my mother’s elder brother, my uncle, suddenly arrived from afar. His arrival changed everything. When that man saw my father and me, he became extremely angry, and started yelling that he wanted to kill me and my dead. However, using her own life as a ransom, she saved me and my dad, and was thus brought away by that heartless man to a place far away. After that, my father told me that he had for a long time known of my mother’s identity, as she came from an ancient clan located in a place far away from where we lived. It’s a clan with powers beyond anyone’s imagination. I can still remember, the man who came and brought my mother away is a very strong way, and it wasn’t until I progressed further on the path of cultivation that I started to realize just how strong that man really was. In fact, he could easily destroy the entire Southern Continent with a single hand.”

Wu Ningzhu said, still deeply immersed in her own memories. After a small pause, she continued speaking, “So, my mother left me and my father. From that day onwards, she never came back. Before she left, she told me, “Ning’er, when you’re looking for your other half, find a man who loves you, and whom you love.” Indeed, my mother and father, they truly loved each other. However, what I saw was the pain that existed between them. Because my mother loved my father, she had to pay a heavy price, and I am the witness of their suffering.”

“That’s why you hid your extraordinary beauty behind your veil?”

Jiang Chen asked. He never thought Wu Ningzhu had such a story to tell.

“Not quite. I once swore to myself that I would one day find my mother and allow her to reunite with my father. That’s why I put all my focus into cultivation, and hid my face behind the veil. I vowed that before I find my mother, I would never remove that veil from my face. And, if a man removes it, one of three consequences will happen.”

At this point, Wu Ningzhu gazed at Jiang Chen with her bright eyes.

Jiang Chen’s heart started pounding, and he suddenly realized he had made a huge mistake. However, he still wanted to try his luck. Thus, he asked, “What… What kind of consequences?”

“I made a vow; if a man removes my veil, I will kill that man with my own hands. And, if I can’t kill him, then I’ll kill myself. Or… I’ll marry him.”

Once again Wu Ningzhu giggled. She looked really beautiful when she smiled.

”So...”

Jiang Chen’s eyes were widen open. Heavens! He had removed her veil, and she hadn’t killed him, as she didn’t seem to have the ability to kill Jiang Chen. However, Wu Ningzhu also hadn’t killed herself, but instead came to help him. So, the only answer was obviously the third consequence.

Heavens, this had gone too far! Only the heavens knew that Jiang Chen didn’t desire Wu Ningzhu!

”So, I want to marry you!”

Wu Ningzhu said in a determined manner, and she had raised her voice as well, causing those guys who were happily drinking in the courtyard to spit everything out of their mouths.

Braghhh...

Han Yan, Nangong Wentian, Yu Zihan, and the few others instantly spat out whatever they had in their mouths, and nearly threw themselves onto the table. The eyes of these men were widen open. Through the door, the immediately gazed at the scene, forgetting to even close their mouths.

“Heavens, this damn heavenly bastard! Why! Why! Is he still a human?!”

Han Yan started pounding his own chest and yelling. He felt a desire to rip Jiang Chen apart.

“This is such a straightforward girl, but I like her character.”

Yu Zihan expressed his surprise.

“Get lost! What’s the point of liking her, she’s Boss Jiang’s girl!”

Tian Yishan immediately slapped the back of Yu Zihan’s head.

”Cough... I said I like her character, that's all!”

Yu Zihan let out a few mild coughs.

“Sigh… this is so ridiculous. I’m so handsome, but I’ve yet to find a girl for myself. That rascal only went to the Southern Continent for a short while, and he already got the prettiest girl there to want to marry him. Guys, tell me, I am a man; a handsome one! However, why is there such a huge difference between us? Sigh… what a lonely life.”

Nangong Wentian shook his head and sighed. When compared to Jiang Chen, he felt a lot of envy.

”Women, not interested.”

Big Yellow showed no interest as he continued drinking his wine. This was a guy who had no interest in girls.