Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 651 - 652 No Need to Discuss Killing

Chapter 651: Chapter 652 No Need to Discuss Killing

Today was already the sixth day, and Song Xiaodong felt he had recovered most of his strength; his mood was even better.

After taking a bath, he fixed something to eat, and sat down by the fire pit with Shui Qingyue, eating and chatting together.

"These past few days, with you being here, your family must be very worried," Song Xiaodong shook his head.

"Yeah!" Shui Qingyue suddenly looked a bit melancholic.

"I’m really sorry," Song Xiaodong didn’t know what else to say, as he was currently unable to take Shui Qingyue back home.

"Sigh, I really miss my dad and mom, my grandparents, and also..." When she spoke up to here, Shui Qingyue’s face softened, and her cheeks reddened as well.

"Missing your boyfriend?" Song Xiaodong asked with a slight smile.

"Mhm." Shui Qingyue nodded gently.

Song Xiaodong inquired, "Is it that guy who was particularly anxious that day?"

"Yes," Shui Qingyue nodded and whispered, "Our families had arranged a marriage from when we were young. He’s very impressive, a good student, capable in handling affairs, and he treats me especially well."

Song Xiaodong had always been against arranged marriages, viewing them as a form of coercion, but seeing the happiness on Shui Qingyue’s face, he felt somewhat surprised and said, "You don’t oppose arranged marriage?"

"That’s always been the way with our big families. Plus, we know each other very well. It’s not like those marriages arranged between strangers. He has always been my idol."

Song Xiaodong cracked a smile, saying, "Then it really does seem quite nice."

Apologetically, Song Xiaodong said, "He must be really worried about you right now."

"There’s nothing to be done about that. But his worry shows that he loves me. Once I get out this time, it probably won’t be long before we get married."

"Then I really should congratulate you in advance. I’ll send you a wedding gift when the time comes, but maybe it’s better if I don’t attend in person."

"Oh... that would be quite embarrassing."

"It’s necessary. I feel partially responsible for your situation, so giving you a gift will put my mind at ease a little."

Shui Qingyue flashed a mischievous smile, saying, "Well, I can’t accept it if I don’t like it."

Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly, replying, "Of course! I’ll make sure you like it."

Shui Qingyue tilted her head and asked, "By the way, what about your girlfriend? Now that you and your sister... What about your girlfriend?"

Song Xiaodong smiled and said, "They will all be with me."

"What?" Shui Qingyue’s eyes widened in surprise.

Amused, Song Xiaodong asked, "Do you think that’s too crazy?"

Shui Qingyue, frowning, said, "Yes, that’s really crazy. You’re being fickle. When you love someone, it should be wholeheartedly. How can you do that?"

"My family is a bit unusual." Song Xiaodong explained his family situation to Shui Qingyue, including Miao Qingqing, Miao Xuanxuan, and Xiao Yingying.

After listening, Shui Qingyue was somewhat flabbergasted and after a moment uttered, "This... I really don’t know what to say about this situation."

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "Yes, so they’re all together. I cannot bear to abandon any of them, and as long as they’re willing, I’ll spend my life protecting them."

Softly, Shui Qingyue said, "Thank you for telling me such personal things."

He chuckled, "Well, we’re friends, aren’t we? Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s go to sleep."

.........

On the eleventh day, Song Xiaodong had finally fully healed his wounds. Moreover, he felt not only had his injuries healed, but his condition seemed to have even improved. It appeared that this misfortune had turned into a blessing.

Looking at Song Xiaodong, who was brimming with energy and smiling, Shui Qingyue joyfully said, "You’re completely healed?"

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "We can leave today."

"Great, we can finally get out," Shui Qingyue said excitedly. Although she had the company of little rabbits here, it was inevitably dull, and besides, she missed her relatives.

"Pack up, let’s go," Song Xiaodong said.

"Okay!" Shui Qingyue replied, but hesitated for a moment before quickly adding, "Wait for me a bit more, I’ll take another bath so I don’t look disheveled."

"Okay!" Song Xiaodong agreed, having waited for over ten days, a little longer didn’t matter.

They packed some rabbit meat, which would be their food for the next few days, since they would still need to survive in the vast jungle after leaving.

After bathing, Shui Qingyue sat near the fire to dry her hair faster.

Just then, Song Xiaodong’s ears twitched twice, and he whispered, "Someone is coming."

"Ah!" Shui Qingyue gasped softly, looking around, but saw nothing.

"Let’s hide for now," Song Xiaodong said.

"Okay!" Shui Qingyue hurriedly followed Song Xiaodong to hide behind a rock next to the mountain wall.

Soon, several people crawled out of the cave, and one of them pointed below and shouted, "It looks like someone was here."

"Ah, it’s Brother Minghui!" Shui Qingyue’s face lit up with joy.

Song Xiaodong also recognized the voice as that of the man who had been most anxious when Shui Qingyue was taken hostage.

"Your boyfriend is here."

"Yes, yes," Shui Qingyue responded, then ran out excitedly, shouting, "Brother Minghui, Brother Minghui, I’m here!"

"Ah, Qingyue!" A surprised voice came from the other side as well.

Song Xiaodong smiled and stayed hidden behind the rock without going out.

Liu Minghui called out to Shui Qingyue, "Qingyue, are you all right?"

Shui Qingyue shouted back joyfully, "I’m fine, I’m very good."

Liu Minghui said, "Wait for us then, we’ll come down right away to pick you up."

Shui Qingyue waved her hands, saying, "Okay, okay, be careful."

The group, comprising five people, quickly descended using a rope, with Liu Minghui rushing over excitedly. Shui Qingyue immediately went to meet him, and they held hands, locking eyes.

The skilled fighters accompanying Liu Minghui looked around and one of them said, "Is there someone else here?"

Shui Qingyue nodded and said, "Yes, it’s Song Xiaodong, he brought me here."

"What?" Liu Minghui’s face darkened at once as he stared at Shui Qingyue and then at her damp hair, saying, "You’ve been with him here all along?"

Shui Qingyue nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, I would have starved to death if I were alone."

"You just took a bath?" Liu Minghui asked with a stern face.

"Yes... yes," Shui Qingyue finally sensed something was wrong with Liu Minghui’s expression and stammered out a response.

"Humph!" Liu Minghui suddenly let go of Shui Qingyue’s hand with a dark expression and said, "Find him for me!"

"Wait, you misunderstood Big Brother Song, he’s a good person!" Shui Qingyue shouted out urgently.

"You’re even speaking up for him?" Liu Minghui gritted his teeth furiously, then bellowed, "Kill on sight!"