Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 712 - 712 698 Ronger Speaks Her Heart

Chapter 712: Chapter 698: Rong’er Speaks Her Heart Chapter 712: Chapter 698: Rong’er Speaks Her Heart “I’m not a foolish girl. I’ve been quite happy lately, especially since meeting you.” Rong’er looked up at the bright moon above.

“Happy to go from a young miss to a maid, it must be some form of masochism!” Ye Chen laughed.

“I genuinely have a fondness for you. Being with you makes me happy, though I’m not sure if this is love.”

Ye Chen looked startled, as if he had suddenly been electrocuted.

“Don’t worry, I won’t cling to you, but don’t reject my feelings for you either.” Perhaps, people are more likely to express their true feelings given the right setting and atmosphere, and she had just spoken her heart out.

Ye Chen laughed, “What’s so good about me? Following me is dangerous. I talk nonsense all day and even confuse myself at times. Plus, I’m quite wicked.”

“You’re not that bad.”

“Everything I said is true. Look, no one who has been kind to me has ended well.” He was, of course, referring to Ling’er and Feng Niang.

“Hey, how can you think like that, blaming all the misfortunes on yourself.”

“But it’s genuinely because of me. If I hadn’t defeated the Dragon Slaying Clan, the Wastelands wouldn’t have been burned a second time, and Ling’er would not have died. Longhun rushed into the Wastelands for revenge, likely because of me. Also, Feng Niang’s accident quite evidently has a connection with me.”

Acknowledging his remorse, Rong’er said, “You can’t keep dwelling on these things. Even if it wasn’t for you, Longhun, being your biological brother, would have sought revenge against the New City Sect. It’s not solely your problem. As for Feng Niang’s accident, it was purely a coincidence. If you continue to blame yourself for everything, one day you will drive yourself mad.”

This young lady did have a point.

“You need to learn to let go. What’s past is past. There’s no telling what we might encounter in a lifetime, and if you carry the weight of everything on your mind, it will surely crush you.”

Ye Chen offered a faint smile.

“You don’t have to worry. I won’t pester you or force a relationship, but don’t expect to deny me either.”

“What’s so great about a bloke like me anyway? I even have bad breath!”

Rong’er laughed after hearing this. She replied, “You’re amusing; that makes me happy. The other aspects don’t seem to matter as much.”

“You must be quite naive, can’t you see that other things also matter? I’m a flirtatious carrot, born to love around, doesn’t this matter to you?”

“You’re not as dreadful as you portray.” Seeing how Ye Chen treated Yun’er in the past, she remarked, “In fact, you treat Yun’er quite well. You may bicker, but I know you like her and really care about her. You’re quite dedicated to her.”

“No way, you must be cross-eyed. How could you see me as being dedicated to her?”

“After Ling’er left, you need to start a new life, and not let another Ling’er happen.” She clearly saw the feelings Guo Yuyun held for him.

When she said those words, Ye Chen seemed as if he’d been struck by lightning. He was suddenly overwhelmed.

“When she found out about Ling’er’s accident, she rushed into the Wastelands without hesitating. She cares for you so much, is so deeply concerned about you, you must be aware of it.”

“It’s not care, it’s foolishness. Her head must be full of water to do such a thing.”

“You’re just refusing to admit it. It’s clear that you care about her. It’s perhaps because of this that you’re trying to clarify our relationship. I understand, truly, I do.”

Looking back at her, Ye Chen was speechless for the moment.

“Am I right?”

Ye Chen gave a forced laugh. He said, “Once things are settled tomorrow, let me help you rebuild the Wan Residence. You should return and continue being a young miss.”

“I can’t. Once certain things have happened, it’s impossible to return to the way they were. The dead will not be brought back to life, like my father and Feng Niang; those who are gone will not return, just like you and Guo Yuyun’s sister.”

As she spoke, Ye Chen stared back at her, shouting, “That hellcat also mentioned my situation with her sister!”

“Just small talk.”

“How much of my secrets did that chit let loose?”

“Not too much, probably all there is to tell.”

“Such an indiscreet girl.”

Rong’er fell silent for a moment. She then spoke, “So much has happened in these past two-plus months. Things can’t go back the way they were. Honestly, I want to travel, see the world. I don’t want to stay at Wan Residence anymore.”

“Are you afraid of reliving the traumatic events if you stay at Wan Residence?”

“Possibly, but I also want to take advantage of my youth and travel around.”

“You can’t handle peace, can you? Once you become restless as I am, and feel life is meaningless, you’ll regret it.”

“Do you find life meaningless?”

“Absolutely. It’s nothing but a cycle of killings. Becoming a monk seems much more peaceful.”

“How could Yun’er let you become a monk?”

“Ha! If I made up my mind to become a monk, she couldn’t stop me.”

“Then the world would certainly have one more nun.” Rong’er laughed.

Ye Chen also smiled subtly.

Rong’er then became serious again, and said, “Most times, people regret, not because they did something that messed up their lives, but because they had the chance to do something and didn’t. That’s why I don’t want to regret, so I need to get on with the relevant things.”

“Are you dead set on becoming a wandering gypsy?”

“I’ll wander for a while and see how it goes. Perhaps it will allow me to see the world more clearly, understand life more, and mature a bit.”

“Is there anything you don’t understand?”

“Of course, there is. I feel that I know too little.”

“I’m afraid you might get lost, and come back with a belly bump, regretting it.”

“If that happens, it would definitely be your doing.”

“Hey, don’t make me sound so bad, I wouldn’t dare.”

Rong’er chuckled, and said, “It’s getting late. We should get some sleep. We have a lot to do tomorrow.”

“Alright, let’s go to bed early.” Ye Chen also stood up, not realizing that it was already midnight.

Shi Mu had already received news from Ye Chen’s side. It was almost certain that Gui Lang would collude with Yuan Menhai and betray the No. One Heroes completely.

At this late hour of the night, they were hurrying towards the Sky Domain City, aiming to get there before dawn. Then they’d rest for four hours and get ready for battle.

Behind them, a man suddenly appeared. It was Li Yue.

Li Yue did not trust Gui Lang, especially since Gui Lang had betrayed the No. One Heroes by taking Bishui City. This time Gui Lang agreed with the No. One Heroes verbally, but who knew whether he would betray the No. One Heroes for the second time.

If that happened, the ones who would die wouldn’t just be him, Li Yue, but also these over one thousand disciples of the No. One Heroes.

He decided to warn Shi Mu, “City Master, I think we should be cautious of Gui Lang.”

Shi Mu looked at him and asked with a smile, “Why?”

“Even though Gui Lang has promised us, he once betrayed us, the No. One Heroes. Who can guarantee that this man won’t collude with the Third Demon, leaving us to confront a betrayal in Sky Domain City. We may be in danger then. This man cannot be trusted,” Li Yue said.

Upon hearing this, Shi Mu paused, wondering if he should tell Li Yue about his real plans.

Li Yue continued, “We are indeed offering them good conditions, but who can guarantee that this guy won’t be double-dealing. We must stay guarded. We can’t leave our lives in their hands.”

It seems that Shi Mu had no choice but to tell Li Yue the truth. Tomorrow was the day of the great battle; the sooner he knew, the better, especially under these circumstances. Shi Mu said, “Okay, there’s no point hiding it. I’ll tell you the truth. They will definitely betray us and collude with Yuan Menhai.”

Upon hearing this, Li Yue was shocked, as if he had been on the receiving end of a sudden scare.

“We have got wind that Gui Lang will collude with Yuan Menhai and stab us in the back. Yuan Menhai has already gathered a group of people outside the city who will team up with Gui Lang to form a triangle and surround us,” Shi Mu said.

Li Yue was shocked and perplexed. “Then why are we still going to the city?” he asked.

“Because I want to use their plotting against them.”

“Outsmart them,” Li Yue was thoroughly puzzled, “By relying on us? We, who have to deal with the Third Demon and Gui Lang?”

“Of course, it’s not just us. We only have over one thousand people, which is just slightly more than half the combined forces of Gui Lang and Yuan Menhai.”

Li Yue was stunned, “Do we have others on our side?”

“Shen Bai, Zhao Kun and the Xue brothers have already shown up. They will help us,” Shi Mu said.

Shi Mu had never heard of the No. One Heroes having any connection with the people from the dark regions, so he was partially unconvinced.

“I won’t hide it from you anymore. Actually, I’m from the New City Sect,” Shi Mu said.

Li Yue was taken aback, saying, “You’re from the New City Sect?”

“Yes, my quick ascension in the No. One Heroes was due to the help of the New City Sect,” Shi Mu said, as he knew what kind of person Li Yue was. He now had control over the No. One Heroes, so he did not have to worry about anything else.

Li Yue looked at him attentively.

“You may be angry to find out that I am from the New City Sect, but the New City Sect and us don’t really have any deep-seated enmity.”

After Yang Jing’s death, it seemed that there was no serious feud between the No. One Heroes and the New City Sect.

Shi Mu continued, “It’s certain now that Gui Lang and Yuan Menhai will collude and conspire against us. If we think we can handle them on our own, we are wrong. We are not their match. Considering the bigger picture, at such times, we should cooperate with the New City Sect. Otherwise, there would only be a dead end for us, and the No. One Heroes would cease to exist.”

Li Yue was speechless at hearing this, but he knew Shi Mu was right. It would be impossible for the No. One Heroes to tackle Gui Lang and Yuan Menhai if they colluded and formed an alliance.

“I intended to tell you this earlier, but I was afraid you wouldn’t be able to accept it, so I didn’t tell you beforehand. That was my mistake,” Shi Mu said.