Chapter 190 - Arranged In Advance (1/2)
Chapter 190 Arranged In Advance
When Ou Yangming, Ni Yinghong, and He Liangce left the big residence, Ou Yangming glanced at He Liangce. The graceful young master was cool and collected as though he had nothing to do with the changes.
He Liangce only nodded with a grin when Ou Yangming looked hatefully at him, and he had no intention to give the blacksmith t.i.t for tat.
Ou Yangming furrowed his eyebrows because he felt like he had punched cotton.
He scoffed and asked softly, “What exactly did you do to bewitch the three great ancestors?”
“That’s what I want to ask you. Why are the great ancestors so supportive of you?” He Liangce questioned.
Both of them had a trump card each that they were extremely confident about, so they did not expect the Ni family’s great ancestors to make this choice in the end. Did the great ancestors send them to travel together for Ni Yinghong to make a decision?
At the very least, the three great ancestors looked like they were not taking sides.
As such, Ou Yangming and He Liangce attached more importance to each other.
He Liangce said, “Young Sister[1], we’re about to enter the forest soon, so you should make some preparations.”
“Thank you for reminding me, Elder Brother[2], I’ll be getting ready now,” Ni Yinghong replied to him, then she winked at Ou Yangming before she left.
The smile on Ou Yangming’s face disappeared once Ni Yinghong was far away. He turned to smirk at He Liangce. “Great move, Brother He. I wonder-what do you plan to do in the forest?”
“Nothing. I just want to get closer to the two of you,” He Liangce answered with a smile. He sighed and explained, “Brother Ou, I honestly have nothing against you, but there are some things that even I am helpless with…”
“Brother He, you must be so helpless!” Ou Yangming sneered. He then lowered his voice and said, “You have an incredible martial arts cultivation base, which is truly admirable. Are you taking the opportunity to kill me in the immense forest?” He Liangce could not help but laugh. “If I plan on doing that, would I have agreed to travel with Miss Ni?”
Ou Yangming was a little dumbfounded. Although he was not fond of He Liangce, he had to admit that if He Liangce killed him in front of Ni Yinghong, he would be dreaming if he wanted to marry the young lady after that.
‘But G.o.d knows what lost study this young master from an influential family has? If I’m careless, perhaps the immense forest will be the place of my death,’ Ou Yangming wondered.
He Liangce expressed frankly as if he saw through Ou Yangming’s thought, “Brother Ou, you don’t have to worry so much because I only want to pursue Miss Ni in an upright manner. Whether you’re in the picture or not, I’ll do the same.”
Ou Yangming laughed. “You’re such an upright person, Brother He. Aren’t you afraid that I’ll secretly kill you in the immense forest?”
“I believe I won’t die so easily. Besides, I trust you won’t resort to such a measure,” He Liangce responded proudly.
“That might not necessarily be the case. Is there a need to be lawful against a rival in love?” Ou Yangming grinned with squinted eyes.
Nonetheless, he was surprised that He Liangce still kept a smile on his face. “If you’re not afraid that Miss Ni will think little of you in the future, go ahead and use your tricks.”
Ou Yangming was taken aback. He scoffed and left.
He returned to his bedroom to inform Old Craftsman of his trip to the immense forest to find the strange bamboo, then he packed some things in a bag and fully equipped himself.
Even though Ou Yangming had the peculiar stones, he did not smith a full equipment set made of magic tools. Instead, he only brought two pieces of equipment at the peak of Fine Grade Rank Five, as well as a gift for Ni Yinghong
After all, one magic tool was enough to shock the world, thus if he smithed a whole set…
Ou Yangming had given the Ni family enough benefits, and he wished to maintain the current relations.h.i.+p. Before he possessed stronger power, he would not be too unrestrained in certain things.
If Ou Yangming did not do so, he would not be giving favors; he would be giving them tests to control their greed.
Once he left the courtyard, he was instantly delighted because he spotted a graceful figure.
Ni Yinghong had come to find him first.
“Lil’ Ming, that fella’s a little strange, so you must be careful!” Ni Yinghong whispered in Ou Yangming’s ear.
Ou Yangming blushed when he sensed warm air being blown into his ear, but he quickly nodded and responded, “Elder Sister Ying, that fella has ill intentions indeed, so you must be extra careful!”
Though the words ‘Lil’ Ming’ sounded weird, Ou Yangming thought it was sweet because Ni Yinghong was the one who said it.
Ni Yinghong’s face reddened when she heard the words ‘Elder Sister Ying’, but she was quickly attracted by his words.
“Ill intentions? Do you know what he plans to do?”
Ou Yangming was struck dumb. ‘Oh no.’
He could not tell Ni Yinghong the truth, and he did not want her to be curious about He Liangce. The best thing to do was to let her treat He Liangce as a stranger, where they would never meet again after their trip to the immense forest.
“This…” As Ou Yangming was being stared at by Ni Yinghong’s bright eyes, he racked his brain faster than usual. One would normally be quick-witted during an emergency-Ou Yangming came up with an idea in no time. “Your great ancestors said a half-spirit beast guards the bizarre bamboo!”
“Oh, but what does that have to do with him being ill-intentioned?” Ni Yinghong was confused.