Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 495 - 495 481 Theres a Show

Chapter 495: Chapter 481: There’s a Show Chapter 495: Chapter 481: There’s a Show Zun Yu stayed excited all night.

He was wondering whether the New City Sect would abandon Wasteland City, and how to plan for their retreat if they did.

Yet he didn’t hear any intentions of exiting from the New City Sect, which he found somewhat perplexing.

Zun Yu looked towards Wasteland City as Xiao Bai approached.

Zun Yu asked, “Xiao Bai, do you think Jiang Zhuge will abandon Wasteland City?”

“I don’t know,” replied Xiao Bai.

“Why doesn’t he choose to abandon it? Does he truly believe that he can outlast us?”

Xiao Bai said, “Jiang Zhuge, with his vision, is indeed a bookworm. He understands the importance of Wasteland City, but is stubborn and slow to react. That’s understandable. He was always like this, I know him too well. He’s probably still pondering alternatives, being the type to keep fighting until he’s at the brink of the Yellow River.”

Zun Yu laughed upon hearing this.

“Exactly, that’s who he is; a stubborn scholar who sees only the significance of Wasteland City and ignores the ancient wisdom of preserving one’s green hills for survival,” Xiao Bai responded.

“What about Can Mo and Kong Sha inside the city? Are they not clear-headed enough to see that they’re wasting their time?”

“After all, the leader is Jiang Zhuge. Maybe he’s still considering if there are other options. He won’t abandon Wasteland City without giving himself a tough fight.”

“So, it’s very likely that in the end, Jiang Zhuge will not be able to hold back Can Mo and Kong Sha and will have to give up.”

“Right, so we need to prepare quickly and secure all the entry and exit points. They won’t have a chance to regret when the time comes,” Xiao Bai said.

“Exactly, well said. I want to make these bumpkins regret ever returning to Wasteland City, dreaming of challenging our new third demon rule in broad daylight.”

“Just wait and see. I’ll turn them into rats trapped in a maze, with no exit to find.”

Zun Yu laughed heartily at this.

“I’m serious. If they had used last night to escape, we might not have been prepared. From tomorrow onwards, escape won’t be so easy for them,” Xiao Bai started to prepare for the possible retreat of Jiang Zhuge from Wasteland City.

“I knew you’d have a solution. Seems like I was right.”

“This drain is well-made, saving us some trouble. We will keep dragging them along. We have an endless supply of food. I wonder if there’s endless game on their mountain,” Xiao Bai said.

“Well said, let them eat roots!” Zun Yu declared, “We’re better off eating roasted meat.”

Xiao Bai was of course happy. As long as they could take down Wasteland City and annihilate the New City Sect in this battle, his time would come. Even if they couldn’t completely wipe them out, they had to inflict serious damage from which they couldn’t recover. Gua Zhengnie would certainly value him highly in the future. Such a golden opportunity was not to be missed.

The current situation was unfolding exactly as he had planned.

Ye Chen would be able to enter the Wastelands tomorrow.

They were facing another stretch of yellow sand, which they had to cross to officially enter the Wastelands.

One by one, everyone started to rest.

The surroundings were quiet, the flames flickering. Disguised as a camel caravan, two groups had already entered the Wastelands yesterday. They were split into three groups and Ye Chen’s group was the last to arrive.

Ling’er sat quietly, counting the stars.

Ye Chen walked over and asked, “Have you finished counting?”

Ling’er turned her head towards him.

Ye Chen asked again, “When exactly will you agree to be with me? Can you give me a timeline? My patience is wearing thin.”

“Ha, who says I want to be with you? When did I say that?” Ling’er replied coldly.

“Are you really so heartless?”

“I told you this many times, but you wouldn’t listen.”

Ye Chen pressed lightly on his not yet fully healed shoulder, saying, “My sword wound hasn’t healed yet. Other girls would have been touched and would’ve probably already agreed to marry me. You on the other hand, seem to act as if all this is expected. I was injured protecting you.”

“The crazy girl was after you, because you brought this trouble upon me.”

“Well, regardless of who brought trouble upon whom, I got injured because of you, you have to acknowledge that.” Ye Chen sat beside her on the sand dune. The wind fluttered her hair, which, like willow silk, floated in the air. He continued, “It’s already been over a month. During this time, you didn’t hold back showing your displeasure towards me, yet I have never backed down. Doesn’t that express my genuine feelings for you?”

“It’s been just over a month.” Ling’er replied coldly.

Ye Chen laughed, “What! Just over a month? Are you planning to reject me this way for the rest of your life? Do you want me to live in celibacy forever?”

Ling’er sneered disdainfully.

“Alright, you know you can’t beat me. I’m still the Sect Leader of New City, and these people follow me. They will stand by me, forever supporting me. Why risk their disapproval by continuing this fight with me? You don’t really want me to use force, do you? To grab you and make you my wife? Is that what you like?”

Ling’er yelled back, “Dare you!”

“What am I afraid of? Everyone already assumes we’re a couple. Although we’re not technically husband and wife, they’ve already accepted that we’re together.” Ye Chen continued, “You prefer violence? If so, give me a signal. I’d want nothing more than to please you.”

Someone was calling for Ye Chen. It was Li Mo, who had just received a messenger pigeon from Jiang Zhuge.

Ye Chen stood up and said, “Think it over well. I genuinely want what’s best for you. It wouldn’t be so bad, would it? We’re both decent-looking. With a child, life would be more fulfilled.”

Ling’er retorted, “Why don’t you go have children with Guo Yuyun? She’d no doubt be thrilled to give you a few.”

Chuckles, “If she really did have my children, you would be crying your heart out.” Ye Chen turned to answer Li Mo and headed towards the crowd.

Mu Wanlan came over with some food. Since Ye Chen had been injured for Ling’er, she had warmed up to him considerably, seeming to accept his intentions. Even though there were still some tensions, she believed that it wouldn’t take long before Ye Chen could win her heart, no matter how tough.

“Try these grapes,” said Mu Wanlan.

“Where did you find grapes in this wilderness?” Ling’er asked, surprised.

“From the forest ahead. They’re wild,” Mu Wanlan moved the plate towards her.

Ling’er tasted a couple and nodded, seeming pleased.

Peering toward the distant Ye Chen, Mu Wanlan said, “Ye Chen came to confess to you again, didn’t he?”

“You crazy girl, what do you know about love confession?”

“It’s the ‘I like you, you like me’ conversation, right?”

“Who in the world has time to declare love every day?”

“Exactly, I find it strange too, but you just keep refusing him! That’s why he has to do it every day.”

“Don’t think I don’t know that you two are in cahoots now.”

“It’s not just that we two are in cahoots, practically everyone here is on Ye Chen’s side,” Mu Wanlan continued, “He risked his life, even blocking a venomous sword for you. How much more do you want him to prove himself?”

Ling’er laughed softly, murmuring, “A bunch of people wearing the same pants, isn’t it crowded? As for the venomous sword, I never ask him to do that.”

“What you’re thinking isn’t hard to guess. You’re just being difficult. When you finally lose him, you’ll wail in regret. It’s been more than a month now, more than a month of ups and downs, and he’s never complained. What more can you say? If I were him, I would have given up. He could have any attractive girl he wants. Why torture yourself? Is he a masochist?”

Ling’er glared at her.

“All I’m saying is the truth. He’s excellent, good-looking, and the Sect Leader of New City. What more could you ask for? You should just accept him quickly before you let a cooked duck fly away. You really think I’ll stay with you forever? I want to get married and have kids too.”

Ling’er retorted coldly, “Ah, finally, you’ve revealed your true intentions. You just can’t wait for someone else to take over.”

“You don’t actually expect me to stay single forever, do you? To stay with you and never marry? That’s too selfish.”

Ling’er gritted her teeth.

“Here’s a man who’s devoted to you for a lifetime, and you’re refusing him. What are you really aiming for? The trial period has been over a month long now. He is ready to spend his life with you. This was proven when he was willing to risk his life for you. You’re being too stubborn! Life is not that long. Until when will you keep testing him? Just accept him and everyone will be happy.”

Ling’er suddenly fell silent, staring into the distance.

Seeing Ling’er lost in thought, Mu Wanlan felt hopeful and continued, “He doesn’t care anymore, and you’re still fretting? He loves you, and you love him too. What’s stopping you? If it continues like this, I think you’re the one being a masochist.”

“You’re the masochist here,” Ling’er replied offhandedly.

“There are so many people helping you both get back to the Wastelands. All you have to do is nod and start a new life. Everything will be beautiful. What’s not to like about just living life? It’s not easy to find someone who genuinely loves you, especially someone you also love. Cherish it.”

Ling’er was quiet, silently staring at the night sky.

Mu Wanlan added, “Ye Chen truly loves you. He turned down a gorgeous girl without any hesitation just to be with you. What more could you possibly want? Yes, you may be wheelchair-bound for the rest of your life, but something we can’t change doesn’t mean we can’t live on.

Life has to continue. Simplicity doesn’t have to be proclaimed from the rooftops to be meaningful. What’s most important is that the two of you are happy. If you really marry Ye Chen, I’d feel reassured. If it were anyone else, I genuinely wouldn’t.

“At that time, you’ll finally be able to marry without a second thought, right?”

Mu Wanlan smiled and said, “Of course. You don’t expect me to stay with you forever, do you? That would be too selfish.”

“You’ve got a crush, haven’t you? Found some man you fancy? Just go ahead and spill it,” said Ling’er.

Mu Wanlan laughed upon hearing this.

“Stop laughing. I bet that’s exactly what it is.”