Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 484 - 484 454 Why Can't He Take a Hit_1

484: Chapter 454 Why Can’t He Take a Hit?_1 484: Chapter 454 Why Can’t He Take a Hit?_1 Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang followed the boss into the yard.

A dozen or so people were gathered there, including a dark-skinned old man, a girl in a long dress with stunning and cold features who appeared to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, and the rest were bodyguards dressed in suits wearing sunglasses.

These bodyguards had a formidable presence, and Lu Chuan could tell at a glance that among them there were four Profound Realm Level 3 experts, three Profound Realm Level 1 experts, and although the rest had not reached the Profound Realm, their strength was top-notch within the Transcendent Realm.

Such a team, in the entire secular world, already represented an extremely terrifying force, clearly illustrating the extraordinary status of the person they were to protect.

And these bodyguards were constantly vigilant around the aloof girl; it was quite obvious that she was the target of their protection.

The boss approached the girl, bending forward with a lowered stance, squeezing a flattering smile onto his face, and said, “Miss Qi, these two are also travelers heading to the Worries Forgetting Valley.

Since our travel agency has only Old Zhuk who knows the way, we had to arrange for them to set off with you.”

After finishing, he turned his head toward Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang to introduce them: “The two of you, this lady is Miss Qi Ziwei from the reclusive aristocratic Qi family.

All these people around her are her bodyguards.

You must have noticed that Miss Qi’s identity is no ordinary one.

As you will be embarking on an adventure to the Worries Forgetting Valley with Miss Qi, you must show her due courtesy.

The valley is perilous indeed, and at a critical moment, Miss Qi’s bodyguards might just save your lives.”

Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang nodded symbolically.

Miss Qi Ziwei’s bodyguards were indeed formidable, but to the two of them, they were no big deal.

Should real danger arise, it was still undecided who would save whom.

Qi Ziwei glanced at Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and said, “Didn’t we agree that this time only Old Zhuk would take my people to Worries Forgetting Valley?

What does adding two more people at the last minute mean?”

The boss quickly clasped his hands towards Qi Ziwei, saying, “Miss Qi, I had no choice.

If our travel agency had a second guide familiar with the route to Worries Forgetting Valley, I wouldn’t have let them join you.

They are both reliable people who won’t cause you any trouble.

I request your forgiveness for them, please give them a chance.”

Qi Ziwei snorted coldly, saying, “They won’t cause trouble?

You know just how dangerous Worries Forgetting Valley can be.

Every year, countless people head out on expeditions there and never return.

If it weren’t for seeking the Worries Forgetting Plant, I wouldn’t risk taking my people to such a perilous place.

It’s already challenging enough for us to ensure our safety, let alone if we have to look after these two burdens, wouldn’t that be making light of our lives?”

The boss hadn’t expected Qi Ziwei to be so resolute and a look of annoyed helplessness spread across his face.

He figured Qi Ziwei wouldn’t agree to take Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang, so he decided to forego making the half a million from Lu Chuan.

Just then, Lu Chuan stepped forward and said, “We both have sufficient self-defense capabilities and won’t become a burden to you.

Moreover, we can assure you that we only need the guide to show us the way; we can avoid any interaction with you on the journey.

No matter what troubles we encounter, you can all stay out of it.”

Qi Ziwei pursed her lips, saying, “That sounds good in theory, but once trouble does arise, even if we don’t want to help you, we’ll have to.

You’re probably banking on that, aren’t you?”

“Uh…” Lu Chuan was a bit helpless, unsure how to persuade this girl with the difficult temperament.

At that moment, Qi Ziwei rolled her eyes, saying, “How about this then?

The two of you prove to us that you’re capable of defending yourselves.

If you truly are as capable as you claim, I’ll allow you both to join us on our journey to Worries Forgetting Valley, how about that?”

Lu Chuan asked, “How do we prove it?”

Qi Ziwei thought for a moment, then extended her hand toward one of her bodyguards and said, “This bodyguard of mine is called Awei, a Profound Realm Level 3 skillful expert.

If the two of you together can withstand fifty moves from him, I’ll agree to take you with us.”

In her opinion, Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang were just a young couple who had heard some rumors online and thus came seeking thrills.

Neither of them looked like they could be a formidable figure, and together, they wouldn’t stand a chance against Awei.

As long as she proposed a condition that was impossible for both to meet, it would be equivalent to refusing them indirectly, and it would leave them unable to retort.

Hearing this, Lu Chuan laughed, saying, “Sure, there’s no need for us to join forces; either one of us alone can meet your condition.”

Qi Ziwei immediately pursed her lips.

As the young lady of a reclusive aristocratic family, she naturally understood what being a Profound Realm skillful expert implied.

Even those geniuses on the Martial Path might find it difficult to reach this stage in their entire lives.

Awei’s strength was among the highest in all of Cathay.

Yet, Lu Chuan showed complete disdain for Awei, which clearly indicated this fellow’s lack of understanding, unaware of Awei’s terror.

She didn’t bother with further words, just said, “Awei, have a practice bout with them.”

Awei immediately nodded and stepped forward.

Lu Chuan looked at Lu Qingshuang and said, “Cousin, it’s your turn.”

“Mmm,” Lu Qingshuang walked up to Awei.

Seeing this, Qi Ziwei frowned and looked down on Lu Chuan with disdain, saying, “You’re letting a girl step up to spar for you?”

Lu Chuan shrugged, saying, “Is there a problem?”

Qi Ziwei immediately huffed in annoyance, “No problem!

But a man who hides behind a woman is the most contemptible.

I never thought I’d encounter someone like you.”

Lu Chuan instantly had a look of annoyed helplessness, thinking you’re jumping to conclusions without understanding us; isn’t that rather rash?

I’m only considering that my cousin drank a lot of milk tea, so I wanted her to move about to burn off some energy.

He didn’t bother to explain, only said, “Think whatever you want then.”

Qi Ziwei turned her head away, obviously irritated by Lu Chuan’s behavior of hiding behind a woman.

Lu Qingshuang chuckled secretly.

If she could, she’d quite like to protect Lu Chuan as if he were her own child; after all, she felt sympathy for Lu Chuan and had an impulse to protect her younger brother.

Unfortunately, with Lu Chuan’s strength being far greater than hers, she had no chance to do so.

She approached Awei and said, “Make your move.”

Awei bowed to Lu Qingshuang and said, “Please forgive me.”

He then unleashed the aura of a Profound Realm Level 3 expert.

A powerful pressure enveloped the entire courtyard, and both the travel agency owner and Old Zhuk, who lacked Martial Path cultivation, were so frightened they almost fell on their behinds.

Qi Ziwei was very satisfied with Awei’s strength and couldn’t help but curl her lips up at the corners, convinced that Lu Qingshuang, a woman, could not possibly be a match for Awei.

Awei charged directly towards Lu Qingshuang.

To avoid embarrassing Qi Ziwei, he didn’t hold back at all.

If Lu Qingshuang’s strength really couldn’t withstand his moves, he would swiftly withdraw to ensure he didn’t hurt her.

Lu Qingshuang watched Awei expressionlessly.

The moment he rushed towards her, her figure suddenly vanished from the spot.

Because of the speed, nobody present was able to clearly see how she disappeared.

Awei’s pupils contracted as well, instantly realizing that this woman’s strength was far more terrifying than he had imagined.

He hurriedly tried to sense Lu Qingshuang’s aura to determine her position but couldn’t feel it at all.

Suddenly, he sensed a trace of danger behind him, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

Without thinking, he raised his arm to block behind him.

Lu Qingshuang appeared, landing a palm on Awei’s arm, and out of a desire not to seem too overpowering, she only used ten percent of her strength.

The terrifying force exploded, causing Awei’s face to change drastically.

With his level, he simply couldn’t withstand such a level of power.

There was a crack.

Awei’s arm broke instantly, and his body was sent flying backward, crashing into the courtyard wall.

With a loud crash, the wall collapsed on top of him.

Lu Qingshuang glanced at the location of the wall and then at her own palm, muttering, “I was already holding back, why can’t he take a hit?”

Qi Ziwei, the travel agency owner, the tour guide Old Zhuk, and the remaining bodyguards were all dumbstruck, their mouths open wide enough to fit an egg.

“How is this possible…

How can a woman be so formidable?” Qi Ziwei murmured to herself.

After a while, she came to her senses and hurriedly shouted, “What are you all standing around for?

Hurry up and get Awei out!”

Only then did the bodyguards snap back to reality, quickly running towards the wall to rescue the injured Awei and bring him back to Qi Ziwei.

Qi Ziwei rushed forward to ask, “Awei, are you alright?”

Awei sighed, blaming himself, “Miss, I’ve embarrassed you.

That lady’s strength is way beyond mine.

My arm is broken, and I’m injured.

I probably can’t accompany you to Worries Forgetting Valley.”

Qi Ziwei said, “This isn’t your fault.

I’ll have someone take you to the hospital right away, and I’ll cover all medical expenses.”

Afterwards, she arranged for someone relatively weaker to take Awei away from there.

Her expression complicated, she looked towards Lu Qingshuang, having lost any previous thoughts of underestimating this woman.

“No wonder that guy was so confident.

The woman with him is so formidable.

But this still doesn’t change the fact that he’s a coward hiding behind a woman, hmph!”

Clearly, Lu Qingshuang had changed Qi Ziwei’s view, but Lu Chuan had not.

Lu Chuan approached Qi Ziwei with a smile and asked, “Can we accompany you to Worries Forgetting Valley now?”

Qi Ziwei snorted coldly and said, “Considering that sister is formidable, I agree to let you accompany us to Worries Forgetting Valley, but I must tell you, a guy who relies on a woman for protection is despicable!”

Lu Chuan shrugged, not arguing.

As long as he could follow them to Worries Forgetting Valley, he didn’t care about Qi Ziwei’s opinion.

The travel agency owner, coming back to his senses, showed Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang a polite smile he reserved for Qi Ziwei and said, “I never expected you two were also such amazing figures.

No wonder you dare to go to Worries Forgetting Valley.

Since Miss Qi has agreed to let you join, let’s consider this matter settled, and please pay the agreed price.”

Lu Chuan immediately transferred five hundred thousand to the owner.

With the Hanging Gourd Medical Hall operating normally, just relying on those few elixir pills, a tremendous amount was being deposited into Lu Chuan’s account each month.

To him, five hundred thousand was nothing.

Once everything was set, the travel agency owner turned to the sunburnt, wrinkled old man and said, “Old Zhuk, you must safely lead our guests to Worries Forgetting Valley.

Don’t let anything go wrong.”

Old Zhuk smiled and replied, “Don’t worry.

No one in town can match my expedition experience, nothing will go wrong.”

Afterward, he looked at everyone in the courtyard and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, if you’re ready, let’s set off!”

A group of people followed Old Zhuk out of the travel agency.

Lu Chuan and Lu Qingshuang followed behind the group, beginning their journey towards the depths of the Lingnan Mountain Range.

The travel agency owner watched the group depart, the smile gradually fading from his face, turning cold instead.

Soon after, he quickly left the travel agency and hurried towards a house on the edge of the town.

In a short time, he arrived at the house, confirmed no one was following him, and, after opening the door, slipped inside, then tightly closed it behind him.

He walked to the courtyard, stood in front of a room’s door, and then, to everyone’s surprise, knelt on the ground, kowtowed respectfully, and said, “Highest Immortal, today a suspicious young man and woman came looking for a guide to Worries Forgetting Valley.

The woman’s strength is extremely terrifying; with one move, she severely injured Qi Ziwei’s bodyguard.

I wonder if they are the ones you have been waiting for?”

No sooner had he finished speaking than the room’s door opened on its own, followed by a voice, heavy with boundless authority, “Come in.”