Chapter 345: A Place Worthy of Its Name
Once everyone landed on the ground, they were stunned by the scenery in front of their eyes .
The Desolate Region was indeed worthy of its name as a barren wasteland stood before their eyes . The only plants growing out of the ground were weeds so withered, ‘dry’ would be an understatement . The ground was so dry it cracked and a baby would be able to fit into the cracks . The most terrifying part was that the soil was filled with dried up bloodstains and eerie bones of the dead . There were even severed limbs and remains that had yet to completely decay . It was obvious that an intense battle had just broken out here .
“The Desolate Region is indeed the land of the savage . This is just the border region and there are already so many dead bodies . Furthermore, it seems like this territory isn’t governed by any law . Murders and killings seem to be normal occurrences . ” Bai Luochu couldn’t help but sigh at the sight before her .
“It is good that you know . ” Pei Rumo grumbled, “This is why I didn’t want you to summon the Green Flame Eagle . The people here plunder and steal without batting an eyelid . In fact, they can’t even be considered humans . As long as you expose your wealth, they will definitely plunder and steal . Once you expose any wealth or treasure, you will turn into a target in the eyes of everyone in the Desolate Region . ”
“Whatever . Since things are already at this point, there is nothing else I can do . I’ll just send the Green Flame Eagle back . ” Bai Luochu spoke and prepared to ask the Green Flame Eagle to return to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range .
The Green Flame Eagle seemed as though it understood Bai Luochu’s thoughts and it immediately laid down on the ground . It was clear that it wasn’t going to listen to Bai Luochu’s instructions . The Green Flame Eagle was determined to stay behind to assist Bai Luochu in case she ran into some trouble . In any case, it was able to pick her up and fly away if the situation turned sour .
Bai Luochu shook her head helplessly and persuaded, “You’re too eye-catching and if you stay, I might really be in danger . ”
The Green Flame Eagle seemed to be moved by Bai Luochu’s words but it still insisted on staying .
Without a choice, Bai Luochu had to convince the Green Flame Eagle patiently . After a long time, the Green Flame Eagle was still unwilling to give in . In the end, Bai Luochu took a step back . “Why don’t you hide somewhere safe . If anything happens to me, I shall call on you to assist me . If you turn into a target, it will greatly inconvenience me…”
After hearing Bai Luochu’s proposal, the Green Flame Eagle was finally willing to give in . However, it was still reluctant to leave and it only left unwillingly after rubbing its head on Bai Luochu’s cheeks .
When Pei Rumo saw a human and an eagle so reluctant to part, he suddenly chucked and lamented, “Haha, I didn’t know that humans can form such a deep connection with spirit beasts . ”
When Lu Wenshu heard Pei Rumo’s comment, he responded with disdain, “She has a rather deep relationship with the Green Flame Eagle . Why can’t they behave intimately?”
Pei Rumo became suspicious after hearing Lu Wenshu’s response . His attitude towards Luo Chu has been somewhat weird . After falling down the cliff, his first reaction was to hug her . Moreover, he addressed her intimately when we were attacked by the demonic beasts .
If they were still in the capital city, Pei Rumo was willing to overlook such small details . However, there were too many odd occurrences and Pei Rumo felt that something was off .
Whenever anything concerned Bai Luochu, Pei Rumo would behave differently . He quickly asked, “It seems like Young Master Lu has a deep relationship with Luo Chu . You really know her too well…”
Lu Wenshu’s heart thumped as he silently thought that his mouth had slipped . He exposed himself in front of this old fox and if he didn’t think of a proper excuse, he would be in trouble .
Deep relationship with her? Their relationship was deep indeed . The ties between them ran deep and they were even separated after the death of one party . They were lovers once and Lu Wenshu thought that she would come back to his side after clearing things up . Never did he expect . . .
Lu Wenshu shook his head inwardly and threw out increasingly agonized emotions . After all, nothing else mattered to him . The pain of losing her had been carved into his heart and it was a scar he vowed never to touch again .
Lu Wenshu wanted to keep this matter hidden forever . After all, reincarnation was an abstract concept and no one would ever believe him . Even if anyone did, he would be seen as a heartless rat who killed his lover in her past life . How could he even think of forgiveness after his filthy betrayal?!
“I don’t have . . . too many ties with Divine Physician Bai . ” Lu Wenshu stuttered when he spoke . No one knew if he was hesitating because of the pain in his heart or because he didn’t wish to hide his relationship with Bai Luochu .
“Then why would Young Master Lu say that Luo Chu has a deep relationship with the Green Flame Eagle?” Pei Rumo carried on asking and from the looks of it, he was obviously not going to rest until he got an answer .
Lu Wenshu reacted extremely quickly, “Looking at how the Green Flame Eagle gave up its children to keep her safe, we can conclude that their bond is extremely strong . After that, the Phoenix King Valley Elder lost the Green Flame Eagle’s youngling before he returned to his sect . In Your First Highness’s opinion, who do you think is the culprit for the incident?”
Pei Rumo was silently shocked after hearing Lu Wenshu’s question . He knew the culprit behind the incident as he had been following behind her the whole time . He was safeguarding the secret for her and he never told a soul as he was afraid someone might rat her out . Why would Lu Wenshu speak of this matter all of a sudden?
“Did Young Master Lu witness it personally? Can you speak without thinking? Do you know what will happen if rumors of this get out?!” Pei Rumo was obviously enraged .
How can a person that I have been protecting, fall into the hands of others?!
Lu Wenshu laughed, “Please relax . I will never spread groundless rumors and I understand the severity of the situation . There is no need for you to worry . ”
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