Chapter 196 Heroes Who Were Originally Strangers (1/2)

They started the conversation at the same time, and both of them felt a little embarra.s.sed. But after all, Zhu Wen was a ruffian before. He had a bold and forthright disposition. Immediately, he stood up while laughing out loud. Li Ye was also a person who came from the earth such that he didn't have so many scruples, either. So he also stood up to meet him.

By giving a salute to each other, they eliminated the embarra.s.sment between them naturally. Zhu Wen invited Li Ye to sit with them, and Li Ye agreed. After all, talking with each other while sitting on two tables was still too inconvenient.

When Zhu Wen and Li Ye met each other, they liked each other. The first impression was crucial. Both of them felt that there was no dissatisfaction between them.

But Zhu Zhen did not like Li Ye that much. Instead, he thought that the three beauties were very pleasing to the eye. In fact, since Zhu Zhen entered the shed, he had fixed his eyes on Song Jiao and others. Unlike Zhu Wen, who was not interested in delicate little ladies, Zhu Zhen looked them up and down with great interest.

Song Jiao looked up and saw Zhu Zhen whose saliva was going to flow out staring at her. She could not help revealing a seductive and fascinating smile. With a charming voice, she asked him, ”Am I beautiful?”

Zhu Zhen had never seen a woman behave like this in front of him. He had gone throughout military expeditions all over the country. Which of those delicate little beauties didn't scream and escape upon seeing them? It seemed that she took his soul at once, and he repeatedly nodded while smiling ashamedly. ”Yes, you are. You are beautiful.”

Unexpectedly, Song Jiao's look turned cold all of a sudden, and the intention to kill popped up in her eyes. ”If you dare look again, I will gouge your eyes out!”

If she were an ordinary woman, her words would not have a deterrent effect on Zhu Zhen and would add her a unique charm instead. Although Zhu Zhen was not in a high position like Zhu Wen. He had seen the world after so many battles throughout the length and breadth of the country so that he had an excellent temperament and matchless courage.

However, at this moment, Song Jiao did not reveal her cultivation or majesty, but only her murderous look and the ice-cold imposing manner she showed suddenly were enough to make others keep their heads down. Zhu Zhen felt as if he had seen a pair of wolf-eyes. Immediately, a surge of coolness rose in his heart. He could not help but take a step back.

After he retreated, Zhu Zhen abruptly turned angry from embarra.s.sment. ”In any case, I am a man who is good at killing, and I have survived after killing a great many people. How can I be afraid of a female cultivator?” Thinking of which, he took a step forward with his left hand holding the handle of his saber. He whizzed his saber 10 cm out while staring at Song Jiao. ”What did you say?!”

Zhu Zhen started the fight in a violent rage, which was almost an instinctive reaction. As a trusted subordinate of Zhu Wen, he was not a nice fellow to deal with. Whenever he was annoyed and had no intention of fighting for real, he would step forward and whiz his saber to intimidate others. His sudden move was very intimidating.

Of course, if he intended to fight against someone, Zhu Zhen would not pull his saber 10cm out with his left hand. Instead, he would unsheathe his sword across with his right hand.

Originally, Zhu Zhen wanted to reproach her with a few more words to suppress her imposing manner. However, he failed to finish after merely saying one sentence. It was not because someone stopped him, but because Song Jiao looked at him with unparalleled confidence and domineering manner as if she was watching a dead man.

Anyhow, Zhu Zhen was a man who had experienced lots of battles so that he got the basic judgment. She could never fake such an expression in her eyes and the manner she revealed because the strength always matched up with people's expressions and manners. Her reaction made Zhu Zhen stunned instantly. He had developed a powerful instinct through numerous killings in various battlefields. Thus, he felt a strong sense of crisis as if a master in the military poked a long spear right in eyes.

The palm of Zhu Zhen's hands broke out in a cold sweat. He no longer dared to make any reckless move and froze on the spot.

Zhu Wen and Li Ye did not have any intention to fight, but their trusted subordinates had already taken the lead to have a conflict. Undoubtedly, Song Jiao won this time. She didn't even turn a hair when Zhu Wen pulled out his saber. She won by great superiority.

Zhu Wen could not remain calm because of the shame. But Zhu Zhen did the impolite thing first. Hence, Zhu Wen certainly would not think that there was anything wrong about Song Jiao's behavior. ”After all, she is a great beauty. As a man, Zhu Zhen kept staring at her right in front Li Ye who was with her. Of course, it was not appropriate.” Seeing Zhu Zhen bring shame on himself, Zhu Wen reproach, ”Retreat!”

By taking this opportunity, Zhu Zhen quickly got out of the embarra.s.sing situation. His left hand loosened the saber handle, and he went back to Zhu Wen. At this time, his back was already all cold.

Zhu Wen actually saved him from the embarra.s.sment. Although Song Jiao did not show her cultivation and strength, her ferocious look and deterrent force still made him feel uncomfortable all over. Zhu Zhen almost lost his breath. It was the sharp instinct of a much experienced veteran general toward an expert on the battlefield. If he dashed around madly on the battlefield and went to challenge the real strong expert without this kind of instinct, he would have been dead many times.

Zhu Wen scolded Zhu Zhen. Li Ye also had to show them some respect. So he turned back and said Song Jiao, ”Have some tea.”

As a friendly gesture, Li Ye muddled through and ended this thing without due care. He certainly would not scold Song Jiao, who did nothing wrong.

”I didn't well restrain my subordinate. I hope that you do not mind.” By cupping his hands, Zhu Wen saluted Li Ye as an apology.

”Well, never mind. The desire to look attractive is universal.” Seeing him act so sensible, Li Ye naturally was happy to be respectable and smiled at him.

Zhu Wen noticed that Li Ye was a magnanimous man. Zhu Zhen offended his beauty. Not only didn't he be angry, but also he said those words with a strong affinity. His good impression of Li Ye abruptly increased a lot. With a much sincerer smile, he asked. ”How should I address you, Childe?”

”I'm Li Jing. I don't know how I should call you?”