Chapter 872: You sure you want to try? (1/2)

He didn’t need to go either?

This was the first time in Long Feiye’s life to hear such words! After all, no matter what happened, everyone was always inviting him to come along and hoping he’d appear. Some would even plea!

But this woman, of all things, was telling him he didn’t have to show up. Long Feiye arched a brow and asked, “Are you sure?”

Rather than asking her, he was simply threatening her with a warning! If Han Yunxi said she was sure, then he wouldn’t be polite! But Han Yunxi didn’t catch the hint. As before, she wore a serious expression and declared, “I’m sure! That snake den is too dangerous. It’s enough if I go on my own, it’ll be too dangerous for you all to come along.”

For a second, the entire group fell silent as everyone looked towards Long Feiye. Even Baili Yuanlong felt upset. He had to admit that he still greatly admired this woman. She was too daring! She was the only person in the world who had the guts to speak to His Highness that way! It was obvious that she thought His Highness would only be a hindrance to her work if he came along.

Long Feiye lightly licked his lips as he narrowed his eyes. He wanted to speak, but didn’t make a sound. All he did was stare at Han Yunxi. When she was in work mode, she was unfailingly serious and focused, always seeking the practical and realistic. Long Feiye didn’t understand poisons, so he’d truly hold her back. Furthermore, she herself was really enough to deal with the poison den! The poison storage space was limitlessly big, so as long as she followed the poison gas to the den, she could capture it all with a bit of mental effort. It wouldn’t cost her much energy at all! She had been striving for ways to break through to the third level of the poison storage space already, which meant she was strong enough to absorb things without feeling faint or dizzy.

And yet, as the scene grew quieter and quieter with Long Feiye’s increasingly dangerous aura, Han Yunxi finally realized that the atmosphere was off. She sensed the cold scrutiny coming from his gaze. Although she hadn’t done anything guilty, she began to feel prickles at her conscience. “I, I….you, how about…”

“Mm?” Long Feiye looked at her with interest as he waited and listened.

“Actually, I can...you…. I have a way to deal with the snake swarm that’s very safe. If you all follow me, it’s actually, actually…” Han Yunxi wanted to explain things in a tactful way, but under Long Feiye’s threatening gaze, she could hardly talk straight!

Long Feiye took a step forward until he was extremely close, then loomed at her from above. Despite pressuring her, his tone was very patient. “Actually what?”

Actually, you can’t help even if you come along. Instead, you’ll distract me. Who told you to know nothing about poisons? It’s clearly your own problem, so why are you looking at me like that? Han Yunxi said mentally.

“Mm?” Long Feiye pressed even closer, forcing Han Yunxi to back away. Otherwise, he would be all over her. If she didn’t offer a clear explanation to his stance, he wouldn’t let her off even with others watching!

“Your Highness, this matter requires further thought and discussion,” Han Yunxi said matter-of-factly. In other words, they needed to go aside and talk about it in private. He’d probably give in after she whined and charmed him a bit.

“The poison gas is already spreading, so we can’t afford to delay. You’re certain you’ll go alone?” Long Feiye refused her offer and stepped forward again.

Han Yunxi continued to back away, but only feel him pressing ever closer until she found it hard to breathe. It wasn’t that she really thought he’d be a burden in the den, but that he had no need to join her. The thousand poison snakes were only the tip of the iceberg, there were likely tens of thousands more by the snake queen’s side. Even if he took antidote ahead of time, it was impossible to guard against extenuating circumstances.

She was worried for his safety!

Han Yunxi creased her brows at Long Feiye. Her heart was filled with words, but she didn’t know how to voice them. Long Feiye stared at Han Yunxi without asking anything. He was still pressing closer to her. Each step he took forward, Han Yunxi backed away. Like this, the duo kept shuffling backwards while ignoring the crowd staring at them both.

Xu Donglin and the shadow guards kept exchanging glances. They wanted to laugh, but they didn’t dare. Secretly, they made bets over who was afraid of the other more, His Highness or the princess.

“Big Bro Xu, when do you think the princess can completely turn His Highness docile and obedient?” a shadow guard muttered.

“You’re living off one while supporting another!” Xu Donglin spat back.

“Big Bro Xu, if the princess can control His Highness, wouldn’t that be better for all of us too?” the shadow guard grinned. Compared to His Highness, the princess took care of her subordinates all too well.

Hearing Xu Donglin and the others talk made Baili Mingxiang unconsciously bite her lip. Next to her, Baili Yuanlong was almost foaming at the mouth as he glared at the couple in increasing fury.

Those two, it’s really enough! Although there’s no outsiders here and Han Yunxi’s disguised as a soldier, they shouldn’t be flirting in public like this! It’s scandalous! A complete disgrace to military regulations!

“Your Highness, the situation is urgent. Please make a decision promptly!” Baili Yuanlong reminded loudly at last.

Long Feiye’s tall, broad form completely blocked Han Yunxi’s line of sight. She took a big step back and spotted Baili Yuanlong’s glare from a distance. “Long Feiye, stop making a fuss!” she murmured.

Long Feiye ignored Baili Yuanlong said coldly, “Han Yunxi, this crown prince will ask you one last time: are you certain I don’t need to go?”

Han Yunxi silently exhaled. Despite her dread, she was still going to give it her all for the sake of his safety. “I’m su--”

Long Feiye suddenly took a large stride forward, causing her to duck her head. She saw his toes literally overlapping hers. Han Yunxi tried backing away again, but hit the wall bordering the metal cage of snakes. There was no more room to run. Long Feiye took the final step and leaned an arm against the outer wall of the tent while he looked down at her. His voice dropped until Han Yunxi was the only one who could hear him.

“Han Yunxi, you’re sure you want to try?”

Han Yunxi was about to cry. Today, she’d finally realized that Long Feiye was a big scoundrel!

“You’re threatening a woman! Shameless!” she cursed back at him.