Chapter 289: Wang Haoran Scared

Wang Haoran and Zhu Nan kissed for several minutes.

When they finally separated, Zhu Nan blushed and leaned into Wang Haoran’s embrace.

He, in turn, held her tenderly.

Witnessing the entire scene, Zhu Xiwang couldn’t help but speak.

Her voice was filled with disappointment.

“Young Master Wang, I’m sorry. It seems I came at a bad time.”

“I should let you two be.”

As she tried to leave, Wang Haoran quickly grabbed her hand—

“No, you came at the right time!”

“……”

From his arms, Zhu Nan looked up angrily.

“Wang Haoran, what did you just promise me?!”

“Cough, cough, Nan Nan, listen to me. I think, even if the murderer is from the Mo family, it doesn’t mean Miss Xiwang is involved!”

“Hmph, not involved? The Zhu family had no grievances with the Mo family. If she hadn’t instigated Mo Qingyuan, would the Mo family have acted?”

Zhu Nan looked at Zhu Xiwang with disdain.

On the other side, Zhu Xiwang protested immediately.

“Zhu Nan, I’m telling you again, Mo Qingyuan and I are just friends!”

She had once encountered a beast while gathering herbs on the mountain and was saved by Mo Qingyuan, who happened to be passing by.

To repay him, after discovering his crippled legs and frail health, she began treating him.

Thanks to her treatment, Mo Qingyuan’s health improved significantly, although his legs still wouldn’t support him.

Zhu Xiwang had no idea why, and driven by her curiosity and competitive spirit as a physician, she occasionally visited Mo’s Mansion to continue her research.

She had no special relationship with Mo Qingyuan.

“If you are innocent, then why does everyone say you have a thing going on?”

“That’s… a complicated reason…”

Zhu Xiwang began to explain.

Indeed, many noblemen pursued her, but she rejected them all on the spot.

Despite their rejections, these men wouldn’t give up.

What made matters worse were the noblewomen who admired these men. Seeing their affection for Zhu Xiwang, they unjustly blamed her.

They called her a seductive vixen and frequently caused trouble.

“Those women, just like you, Zhu Nan, constantly defamed and troubled me!”

God knows how many noblewomen she’s outwitted over the years!

To avoid trouble, she stayed away from her suitors.

Except for Mo Qingyuan, who rarely left his home and was labeled a crippled short-lifer, attracting no secret admirers, therefore causing no trouble.

Perhaps this differing treatment led everyone to believe she had a special relationship with Mo Qingyuan.

She usually wouldn’t bother explaining, but now she did so honestly.

Looking at Wang Haoran, who was holding her hand, she softly said, “That’s all.”

“Let go!” At this sight, Zhu Nan angrily broke their hold.

“He’s my man!”

“…I, I know that…”

Zhu Xiwang was startled, blushing as she quickly averted her gaze from Wang Haoran’s face.

Then, she looked seriously at Zhu Nan.

“Zhu Nan, I really have nothing to do with the massacre!”

“If I had been involved, would I have specially come back to help collect the bodies?”

“…………”

“………Who knows…”

In truth, Zhu Nan was already inclined to believe Zhu Xiwang’s words.

She knew that, despite Zhu Xiwang’s constant expression of resentment, she was extremely proud and never lied.

After a long while, Zhu Nan softly asked,

“…Are they all properly buried?”

“Yes, but… I arrived the next day since the Zhu Estate was heavily damaged.”

“They’re buried in the bamboo forest outside the city…”

An anxious Zhu Nan quickly said, “Take me to see them.”

“Okay.”

Zhu Xiwang nodded and led everyone out of the Zhu Estate towards the city outskirts.

Despite the Zhu family’s mistreatment in her past life, she felt sorry seeing Zhu Nan’s determination to seek vengeance.

Sighing, Zhu Xiwang led them to the tombstones she had erected for the Zhu family.

Seeing the familiar names on the tombstones, Zhu Nan immediately knelt.

“Mom, Dad… Big Brother… Second Brother… Little Brother…”

She gently stroked the names, tears streaming down her face.

……

……

As evening approached,

Zhu Nan finally stood up, her face still stained with tears but managing a smile.

Deeply bowing to Zhu Xiwang, she said,

“Thank you! Thanks to you, everyone can rest in peace!”

“No need for thanks.”

Zhu Xiwang shook her head.

Like Wang Haoran and Ning Xueluo, she had been watching the grieving Zhu Nan and felt complex emotions.

Seeing the time, Wang Haoran took Zhu Nan’s hand and began to head back to the city.

On the way.

“All right, Nan Nan, we need to find a place to stay.”

Hearing this, Zhu Xiwang couldn’t help but speak, “There’s room at my house. If you don’t mind, you can stay…”

“Why would we go to your place?”

Zhu Nan was displeased. Zhu Xiwang’s intentions were clear!

Wang Haoran tried to persuade her.

The Zhu Estate wasn’t suitable for living now, so since Zhu Xiwang had offered, why not take her up on it?

Also, staying with her could help them learn more.

“Nan Nan, let’s stay there. It’s possible the Mo family knows you’re back and might act.”

“Tonight, I’ll visit the Mo family while Luo Luo protects you all.”

“Us? Just protect me, why protect her?!”

“She doesn’t need our protection!”

Zhu Nan, having moved past her grief, still did not like Zhu Xiwang.

Complaining, she still obediently followed Wang Haoran.

***

Arriving at Zhu Xiwang’s clinic.

In the backyard,

To clarify who exterminated the Zhu family, Zhu Xiwang explained the details she had gathered from examining their bodies.

The conclusion was, it could have been the Mo family or someone else.

Hearing this vague conclusion, Zhu Nan scolded Zhu Xiwang.

Wang Haoran, feeling exasperated, prepared to visit the Mo family.

He was puzzled—Zhu Xiwang seemed like a protagonist template, why was she a villain?

And then, who exactly was Mo Qingyuan?

As Wang Haoran prepared to leave, Ning Xueluo hugged him, “Come back soon.”

After Ning Xueluo, Zhu Nan also hugged him, “Be careful, I’ll wait for you.”

Seeing everyone hugging him, Zhu Xiwang felt she couldn’t be an exception, “Me too.”

“…You have no shame!”

Zhu Nan immediately pushed her away, ready to start a fight.

Wang Haoran quickly intervened.

“Nan Nan… don’t start a fight!”

“Are you worried I’ll hurt her?”

“…Uh… No, it’s not that, you can hit her, just don’t go too far, don’t kill or cripple her!”

“You’re sisters, don’t make irreversible mistakes over misunderstandings.”

“I’ll get the truth for you!”

“Be good!”

Though outwardly hostile towards Zhu Xiwang, Zhu Nan still cared, or she wouldn’t act so childish in front of her.

Perhaps, this was her true self…

Wang Haoran gently patted her head.

……

Then,

Wang Haoran set out and quickly arrived at the Mo family’s residence.

Confident, he didn’t expect to sense a powerful aura immediately upon arrival.

Using the “Identification” skill,

He was stunned—

[Zhao Nishang: Main Character, War God of Piao Miao Sacred Ground

Martial Strength: 1600 (late-stage Legend)

Physique: 1200 (Dragon Phoenix Emperor Physique)

Spirit: 600

Affection: 0]

“……?!!!”

“Damn! Where did you come from? War God of Piao Miao Sacred Ground!”

“Why aren’t you staying at Piao Miao Summit, coming to this remote place?!”

tln : blud woke up just to see final boss coming down.