Chapter 260: A Chance Encounter With the Phoenix King Valley Elder (1/2)

After a very long time, so much so that Pei Rumo assumed that Bai Luochu was still emotionally moved by his words, she finally said something, “Alright, I will agree to your condition. But...”

Pei Rumo had already heaved a sigh of relief when he heard her agreement. However, his heart dropped when she reached the second part of her sentence.

“Your First Highnessmade a mistake. I do not belong together with anyone. Since the moment I woke up in the Bestial Battle Arena, I knew that the proper way to walk down my path was to do it alone. I will never be a Chinese Trumpet Vine that climbs up with the help of a tall mountain. The only thing I’ll be is a tenacious Cattail at the side of the river.” Bai Luochu looked exhausted after pouring her heart out.

Pei Rumo seemed like he wanted to say something but Bai Luochu interrupted him, “The tea and snacks in this teahouse are amazing. I hope Your First Highness will enjoy them while I take my leave.”

“Time will prove everything. Luo Chu, just wait and see. The most suitable person to help you accomplish your ambition... is me.” It seemed like Pei Rumo had not given up yet as he followed up with another statement.

“We’ll cross the bridge when we get there.” Bai Luochu wasn’t about to give in.

When Pei Rumo saw that Bai Luochu was still composed and indifferent, he felt that she didn’t appreciate his kindness. “I am not the only one who planted secret guards outside your residence! You should know the other person who did. Will you be treating him the same as me?”

Bai Luochu paused after hearing the statement. She obviously knew that the people stationed outside the general’s residence weren’t all from the First Prince’s residence. However, she had not thought of a proper method to deal with Pei Qingfeng’s men. In her heart, she owed him her life.

“I thank Your First Highness for your consideration. I will deal with the matter however I see fit.” Bai Luochu didn’t bother turning around as she left the teahouse.

When Pei Rumo saw how Bai Luochu left without turning back, the cake in his mouth turned a little bitter. It seemed as though there was a gap between Pei Qingfeng and himself. It was possible that Luo Chu didn’t notice that she was treating Pei Qingfeng differently from everyone else.

As soon as Bai Luochu walked out of the High Leisure Pavilion, she noticed the Phoenix King Valley Elder’s trail. He was carrying his bags as he rushed out of the city.

Bai Luochu felt that something suspicious was going on and thought that there was no way he would run away with his tails between his legs. Since she was going to return to the general’s residence, she would need to use the tunnel at the Remote Paddy Inn. It was the perfect time to discuss the elder’s behavior with Ying Lan.

“Guess who I just saw?” Bai Luochu sat in Ying Lan’s study room and built up a scene of suspense.

Bai Luochu was shocked. “How did you know? Are you following me around?”

Ying Lan’s eyes opened wide after hearing Bai Luochu’s response, “What did you say, Mistress? Did you really encounter the Phoenix King Valley Elder? Did he say anything to you?”