Chapter 284 - Whipped (1/2)

Ever since Chu Qingcheng got Huangpu Qingtian’s challenge, her team didn’t move from their spot, standing right next to the wood exit stone in the lush forest. Only the men under them were running to and fro in search of Zhuo Fan.

But even after nine days, none that returned was bearer of any good news. This only worked to sink their moods even lower, not knowing when they could turn this humiliation around.

It couldn’t go on for much longer or their morale would collapse. There was no point by then to drag this Esoteric Debate out and going back home would be most advisable.

Ha~

Everyone sighed. Who knew the Esoteric Debate would be so cruel to them, to put their entire hopes on just one man?

The audience beyond the National Elemental Stone were looking quite eager. Be it Drifting Flowers Edifices, or Regent Estate, each hoped to see Huangpu Qingtian and Zhuo Fan duke it out, to see who was the real victor in this final battle.

“The wood stone exit is up ahead?”

“Yeah, Edifice Lord Chu is waiting there with the others.”

A familiar voice entered their ears. Their eyes lit up and were thrilled to see the Dong siblings leading Zhuo Fan over. Even Luo Yunhai, Xue Ningxiang and many others were there as well.

They were ecstatic as they surrounded them in an instant. Xie Tianyang was thrilled as well in his laughter, “Ha-ha-ha, you’re finally here. It’s good that you are all alright!”

[Ha-ha-ha, that’s how brothers that went through hell acts, happy to see each other. I am so happy I didn’t cross thousands of mile in vain. Have no fear. Now that I’m here, I’ll make it all better. See how your brother will show you his power and swag!]

Zhuo Fan smiled and opened his arms as he walked to Xie Tianyang.

Only to have his hand flicked away as the guy made a beeline for Xue Ningxiang and her brothers, “Ning’er, ever since we separated from the teleportation, I searched heaven and earth to find you. I was worried sick! I’m so relieved you’re okay…”

Xie Tianyang eased a breath that didn’t know he was holding. Zhuo Fan’s face twitched and snapped his cold eyes on the guy, “Xie Tianyang, you didn’t even care what might have happened to your dear brother?”

“You, a monster? I only care about myself, not you!” Snorted Xie Tianyang.

The others laughed at their antics. Zhuo Fan was royally pissed though, wishing nothing more than to kick him where the sun didn’t shine. [The least you can do is fake it, prick. Is this how a brother acts nowadays?]

[You damn bastard clearly don’t know the meaning of bros before women!]

Dong Tianba saw Zhuo Fan sulking and was reminded of Song Yu, “Ha-ha-ha, brother Zhuo, do you remember our chat in Drifting Flowers City? This is the kind of animal a man is. You’re just the same so try to understand.”

Glaring at him, Zhuo Fan didn’t speak his irritation, [I’m not some pit pony like you guys. I’m not one to just throw my heart to any woman I see.]

Dong Tianba laughed, knowing exactly what he was thinking.

[Sometimes not even you know your true self…]

Dong Tianba turned to Chu Qingcheng and bowed, “Edifice Lord Chu, I have found Zhuo Fan.”

Nodding, Chu Qingcheng’s eyes never left Zhuo Fan. She walked over with a cold stare.

Zhuo Fan felt killing intent smacking into him and saw her approaching with an icy stare. Shivering for some odd reason, Zhuo Fan even felt fear, but he kept his poker face up.

“Do you know why we looked for you?” Chu Qingcheng’s tone was flat.

Zhuo Fan nodded stiffly, “Uh, yeah.”

“Then what are you staring at? Go already! It’s high time you did your part as an ally and get to work!” Chu Qingcheng’s pitiless stare bore into him. It was so cold it chilled even him.

Zhuo Fan didn’t reply and simply took flight. He sighed inside.

[After what happened in Dragon Cloud City, Chu Qingcheng must be hating my guts. It’s better this way. We are only allies, nothing more.]

A Demonic Emperor like him was better off casting such burdens off his shoulders as soon as possible.

Zhuo Fan’s eyes snapped into focus, vanishing from their sights as he increased his speed.

Chu Qingcheng watched him leave with clear anger on her face.

[He won’t even greet me?]

Xiao Dandan skipped over and said shyly, “Uh, sister Qingcheng, aren’t you perhaps too hard on darling?”

“What too hard? Nothing good comes out of working with a stone-cold man like him! And you, stop calling him darling left and right. He doesn’t deserve to be called that by any woman!” Chu Qingcheng turned her rage on her and glared.

Xiao Dandan jerked in fright. It was the first time she saw the proud Chu Qingcheng flaring like that.