Chapter 569 (2/2)

Oliver, who was next to him, grabbed him by the shoulder and grinned, saying, “Why are you being so anxious? The show is just starting.

“If you step out after they’ve been dragged out, telling them that she was the lady companion you brought with you, she’ll definitely fall head over heels for you. By then, you might even be able to reach home base with her tonight.”

Just then, Fang Xingjian finally opened his eyes slightly, throwing a glance toward the two guards. With this one simple glance, the faces of the two guards turned pale. It was as if they had fallen into the ice plains in the north pole and rendered unable to move.

“Scram.”

The two guards immediately retreated a few steps back with trembling legs, seeming as if they were about to flee.

However, just as the two of them were about to flee, a lady dressed in white walked over quickly.

The lady had beautiful long hair draping down her exquisite and elegant face, as well as fair and tender skin, making her appear like a legendary spirit. The moment she appeared, the gazes of almost everyone present were drawn to her, overwhelmed by how amazingly the gods had created her.

The person who had just arrived was the Young Miss of the Pop Clan, the lady who was said to be the top beauty in the Northern Ice Region—Audrey Pop.

She walked up to stand in front of Fang Xingjian and shook her head helplessly. “The two of you can leave. These two are my friends.”

The two guards threw a horrified glance toward Fang Xingjian and left immediately when they heard Audrey’s words as if they had been granted amnesty.

When Audrey stepped in to help Fang Xingjian and Lilia, it shocked everyone present.

Even Kite and Oliver were also astonished. However, seeing Audrey take Fang Xingjian’s hand and leave, their mouths opened wide, unable to say a word.

Bruce, who was at the side, suddenly crushed the wine glass he was holding. Killing intent seemed to be amassing in his eyes.

Oliver immediately recalled that Bruce and Audrey were seen to be the most suitably matched couple amongst the younger generation of the Northern Ice Region. It was said that Bruce had always had a crush on Audrey, and seeing how Bruce was acting now, it was clear that it was not just a crush.

Audrey pulled Fang Xingjian and Lilia away, and ran toward a small garden. She could not help but say, “Why have you come? Haven’t I already given you the item? Are you really unafraid of death?”

She then shook her head. “Forget it. How about this. You’re good at using stealth, right? If you’re really unafraid of death, then do you dare bring me away with you?”

Lilia looked at Audrey with her guard up. With Audrey’s beautiful and seemingly fragile appearance, Lilia felt Audrey was an overwhelming threat.

Furthermore, after hearing what Audrey said, Lilia’s gaze reflected that she was even more wary against Audrey. Lilia looked at Audrey and asked, “Master, who is she?”

Fang Xingjian said calmly, “She’s the person who gave me the stone. The Eight Directional Crimson Dragon has their eyes on her. I’m going to protect her.”

Hearing this, not only did the wariness in Lilia’s eyes not disappear, but it grew even stronger.

Audrey said helplessly, “What’s with the talk about protecting? If you want to repay me, then just help me escape from here. I’ll go pack up, and you can come to my room to look for me at 4a.m. tonight. It’s decided then.”

Seeing how eager Audrey was to try this out, Fang Xingjian frowned slightly.

It was just then that Bruce, Kite, and Oliver walked over. Having heard Audrey’s words, the killing intent in Bruce’s eyes grew even stronger as he glared at Fang Xingjian with great jealousy.

He had known Audrey since young and had felt that the two of them were a match made in heaven, the most suitable couple in the entire Northern Ice Region.

Bruce had always thought that Audrey had feelings for him as well, and as such, he already saw Audrey as his own woman, someone who was exclusively his. How could he possibly bear the thought of having others taint her? Fang Xingjian’s current actions were simply just like pulling out his reversed scales 1 .