Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 589 - 589 549 Lure the Enemy Deeper_1

589: Chapter 549 Lure the Enemy Deeper_1 589: Chapter 549 Lure the Enemy Deeper_1 Lu Tianming looked down at Yuan Gangquan with a cold voice and asked, “You are the City Lord of Carefree City?”

“Indeed, I am!”

“You should recognize Lu Jue, correct?”

“Yes…

I know him…”

Yuan Gangquan replied, trembling with fear.

“He died within your city.

You should take responsibility for this.”

Yuan Gangquan’s whole body trembled, immediately so nervous that his lips quivered.

“I…

I should take responsibility?”

“Although the murderer isn’t you, as the City Lord, it’s your duty to find the perpetrator.”

Lu Tianming looked down at Yuan Gangquan and asked coldly, “So, please tell me, who killed Lu Jue?”

“I think you have the answer in your heart.

As the City Lord, even if a fly were to fly by in Carefree City, you’d be able to see it clearly!”

Yuan Gangquan’s heartbeat accelerated, and his body broke out in a cold sweat, so nervous that he was spitting out his words.

“I…”

He swallowed hard again, unsure how to respond.

Should he directly mention Lu Chuan’s name and reveal that he’s currently staying with the Gu family?

Lu Chuan was his lifesaver; selling out his benefactor so casually would be completely immoral, wouldn’t it?

As he was internally conflicted, Lu Tianming seemed to see through something and sneered disdainfully.

“If you know and don’t tell, when I find the murderer, you will also be killed along with them!”

“I will not only kill you, but I’ll also execute your entire household.

Defying the Lu family’s orders means seeking death.”

“Think carefully, to speak or not to speak!”

Yuan Gangquan’s heart was incredibly tense.

His lips quivered, and he was close to saying Lu Chuan’s name.

Seeing him drenched in sweat, Lu Tianming sneered coldly, “You clearly know something, but for some reason, you dare not speak, right?”

“I don’t want to waste too much time on a useless person like you.

Guards, prepare the torture!”

At Lu Tianming’s command, soldiers came forward with two thin needles in hand, ready to stab them towards Yuan Gangquan.

Yuan Gangquan, kneeling on the ground, had his psychological defenses completely shattered; he had to speak!

“General Lu, I’ll speak!

I’ll speak, the murderer is…”

Just as he was about to reveal Lu Chuan’s situation, suddenly a voice appeared, interrupting him.

“General Lu, what a coincidence to meet you here.”

Hua Qianwu came out, looking at Lu Tianming.

Lu Tianming turned his head to look at Hua Qianwu by the side of the street, and his eyes lit up.

He was accustomed to killing enemies on the battlefield and seldom saw such a purely beautiful girl.

Her looks and figure were quite rare even in the Lu family.

Noticing the floral-style clothing she wore, Lu Tianming immediately guessed, “Could you be from Flower City?”

“Seeing your stunning beauty, could you also be a dancer from Flower City?”

A smile appeared on Lu Tianming’s face, and his eyes filled with desire as he looked at Hua Qianwu.

“Correct, I am the younger daughter of the Hua family from Flower City, performing outside, and just happened to pass through Carefree City.”

Lu Tianming nodded with a smile, “Good, good.

When you have time, we can have a couple of drinks here in Carefree City, and enjoy a bit of pleasure.

How about that?”

The implication in his suggestion was quite obvious, and Hua Qianwu, no fool, naturally understood what he meant.

“No problem at all.

I certainly won’t refuse an invitation from General Lu.”

Lu Tianming laughed heartily, “I suppose you also dare not refuse, right?”

Upon hearing this, Hua Qianwu’s mouth twitched, and her expression turned somewhat ugly.

This man was just too domineering.

If she hadn’t gone along with the conversation, who knows what kind of face he would have shown.

However, she quickly put on a smile again.

“However, I would like to invite you first to appreciate my dance, to see how well I perform.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Tianming’s spirits lifted, his face showing even more delight.

“No problem, but I have some matters to attend to first.”

He turned his head to look at Yuan Gangquan again and demanded, “Tell me, who is the person that killed Lu Jue?”

“General, it was…

it was someone named Lu Chuan.”

“Lu Chuan…”

Lu Tianming frowned slightly, “Indeed, that bastard born of the Lu family traitor, daring to strike here, he’s really courting death!”

“Where is he now?

I must find him and tear him to pieces!”

Lu Tianming clenched his fists, grinding his teeth as he spoke.

“He…

he’s right now at…”

At this moment, Hua Qianwu hastily interrupted Yuan Gangquan.

“General Lu, it’s already late.

If you do not wish to watch my dance, I will have to return to Flower City tomorrow.”

At that, Lu Tianming hurriedly turned his head to look at Hua Qianwu, “Why the rush?

Isn’t it nice to stay another day?”

“The Hua family gave me permission to stay in Carefree City for only two days.

After two days, I must return.

I cannot delay.”

“So, if you do not watch tonight, it would be such a pity.

Who knows when we might meet again.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Tianming felt an itchy feeling in his heart, not wanting to miss this opportunity.

The sight of such a charming woman sending him amorous glances—how could he not seize the chance?

It would be unmanly not to!

“That bastard Lu Chuan, let’s ignore him for now, grant him one night’s chance of survival!”

“All men, seal the city gates, do not let anyone out!”

“Yes, sir!”

Immediately afterward, the cluster of cavalry spread out behind Lu Tianming, heading towards the four city gates.

Lu Tianming was confident in his elite soldiers surrounding the city; not even a fly could escape from the city!

In Lu Tianming’s eyes, this Lu Chuan was as good as a turtle in a jar—easy to capture, with no chance for any accidents!

“My beauty, where shall you perform the dance for me?

Lead the way.”

“If you get tired from dancing, feel free to rest in my arms.

The scent of flowers on you is simply captivating.”

Upon hearing this, Hua Qianwu gritted her teeth, her stomach churning.

This General, who appeared brave and valiant on the surface, was unexpectedly so disgusting and greasy when he spoke.

If she weren’t weaker than him, Hua Qianwu would certainly have snapped back at him.

“Please follow me.”

She now just prayed that Lu Chuan would take action to deal with this guy.

Otherwise, she feared she might have to offend the Lu family alongside the Hua family to escape this predator’s clutches.

Quickly, Hua Qianwu led him to a small plaza.

The various shops around them closed their doors tightly, and passers-by scattered, clearing a space in the center of the square for Hua Qianwu to perform.

Lu Tianming dismounted from his warhorse, leading the horse as he followed her to the plaza.

Looking at Hua Qianwu’s enchanting figure, Lu Tianming felt a fiery passion in his heart.

He urged her hastily, “Begin your performance quickly, I can hardly wait.”

Hua Qianwu walked towards Lu Tianming and said softly, “General Lu, before I start dancing, I would like to give you a special gift.”

“What kind of treasured gift?

It’s not yourself, is it?”

Lu Tianming chuckled smugly.

Hua Qianwu shook her head slightly, suppressing her internal disgust, and took out a flower from her bosom.

“Cut your finger and let your blood drip onto this flower.

You will then smell a unique fragrance that refreshes the mind and spirit.

With that, watching the performance will feel even more extraordinary.”

Without much thought, Lu Tianming took out a dagger from his waist.