Chapter 456 - Put me down (2/2)

Xiao Luo tapped several points on his head and activated the Art of Neutralisation. Yang Yuanzhong’s inner power began to leak out from his ears, mouth, nose, and countless pores on his body like air escaping from a ruptured balloon. Without the support of inner power, Yang Yuanzhong pa.s.sed out immediately even though his face was still showing his will to resist.

“What…”

Su Li was utterly stunned, and she could not help but stare in a stupor. She had witnessed many gory scenes before, but those were shows put up for the sake of television programs, and was merely acting. This was the first time that she had to face this in real life. As she looked around, the entire hall was in a state of ruin, and all the furniture was destroyed; the whole place resembled the aftermath of an earthquake. She could not believe that this was a result of two men fighting barehanded.

“Let’s go.”

Xiao Luo came to her, and his eyes had returned to their normal state, dark and alluring like a night sky. He held Su Li’s hand and led her away from the carnage.

Perhaps she had seen too many shocking things today and was traumatized by them, for she fell shortly after trying to get up, but Xiao Luo managed to catch her, fortunately.

Without asking her, Xiao Luo lifted Su Li in the way a prince would carry the princess in his arms in fairytales.

“Xiao Luo…”

Su Li was blus.h.i.+ng like a ripened tomato as she looked at Xiao Luo demurely.

“Sometimes, it’s okay to put your guard down,” he said.

Xiao Luo looked at her calmly and then proceeded to walk out of the hall.

Su Li appeared shy and self-conscious, and even her ears turned red. However, Xiao Luo’s words had touched the deepest and most sensitive part of her heart. He was right that she was not that strong as most people would perceive, very much to the contrary, she was still very frail most of the time. She had to put up a strong front to prevent herself from being taken advantage of.

Being carried by Xiao Luo made her feel like a lost s.h.i.+p that had returned to the safety of a bay after a rough journey, giving her an unexplainable sense of security.

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The moon was riding high in the sky, and the road leading out of Bode Villa was charming. At night, the serenity of the villa contrasted with random sounds of nocturnal creatures living within the garden’s ecosystem. The road lamps illuminated their path and cast imposing shadows of the old trees.

“How is the wound on your back?”

After a rather long silence, Su Li finally thought to ask Xiao Luo.

“It’s okay.”

Xiao Luo continued walking and shook his head. He then looked at her and said, “For you, remember to apply a cold compress to your face. It’ll be really bad if there’s any scar on you, especially for the sake of your career.”

Su Li covered that side of her face unconsciously and blushed even more.

She changed the topic quickly and asked, “Your martial arts…”

“I learned it from an old psycho in my village when I was a kid,” Xiao Luo said, employing the same excuse he had used to fool Gu Qianlin.

“Is there really real martial art in today’s world?” Su Li asked.

“Yes,” Xiao Luo affirmed.

Su Li then kept silent, perhaps trying to digest what he had said and everything she had witnessed today.

When they finally reached the Villa gate, Su Li was surprised to see a large number of security guards in back uniforms lying unconscious on the ground. “You did this?” she asked.

“Yup.”

Su Li was astonished and once again felt a chill recalling how Xiao Luo had taken on Yang Yuanzhong and the others earlier. Even without any weapon, he still proved very deadly. Su Li nodded in acknowledgment as she could find no words to respond.

“Miss Su, I am giving your honest advice—let’s end this confusing relations.h.i.+p and part ways from hereon,” Xiao Luo said, with a wry smile on his face.

Su Li was shocked and saddened when she heard him, and all her excellent feelings toward Xiao Luo suddenly vanished. She was disappointed with Xiao Luo’s att.i.tude, and she could feel a gnawing rage growing within her.

“Put me down!” she cried.

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