Chapter 732: 732
“I don’t think… that she’s being polite . I think she’s really asking for help…” the husband reminded him with a slightly pale expression .
He’d initially intended to relish this opportunity, thus he pretended not to notice the tear in Yuna’s dress . However, he could no longer stand what he saw next .
He could not bear to see such a young and beautiful girl being treated this cruelly .
“I know that . ” The smile on Lu Sheng’s face vanished immediately . “However, this is my goodwill, she has no right to reject it . ”
Of course, he knew that he had accidentally broke the girl’s arms out of carelessness . However, he was Lu Sheng, and he was never wrong .
If he was not in the wrong, the person who was in the wrong would obviously be the other party .
When the middle-aged couple heard this, they were stunned as well . They did not know what they should say to him .
The people around them were speechless as well .
“Not bad . It’s only natural for us nobles to always be in the right . These peasants are only tools who are here to entertain us . ”
A handsome blonde man walked slowly toward them . He brought two glasses of dark red wine with him . He was looking at Lu Sheng with half a smile .
Lu Sheng removed his shirt . Yuna slumped onto the seat with her arms before herself . It was obvious that her arms were at awkward angles .
Lu Sheng adjusted her arms . After two crisp cracks and some infusion of Soil Qi to heal the injury, Yuna’s broken bones were mended after a few seconds .
“Aaah!”
Her wounds have barely healed when she screamed with a terrified look on her face . She stood up and ran . She dared not stay by Lu Sheng’s side any longer .
Her vacated seat was taken up by this blonde young man who brought wine .
Lu Sheng took his shirt back and looked at this man .
“Want a drink?” The young man placed the glass before Lu Sheng .
“You’re not afraid of me?” Lu Sheng smiled, revealing his white teeth .
“I’m Jonah . It’s always the others who are afraid of me . I’m never afraid of anyone,” the young man replied with a smile .
“You sure talk big . ” After an initial pause, Lu Sheng smiled again .
“I’m not . What I just said are facts . Are you interested in becoming one of my followers?” The young man looked at Lu Sheng . He extended the invitation in a gentle tone .
Lu Sheng did not wish to entertain him . He lifted the glass and took a sip; it was nice . The tang and sweetness reminded him of fruit juice .
No… This was a glass of fruit juice .
“Why aren’t you saying anything? Is it because you’re unsure of the price? Relax, if it’s a girl like that one, I can give you however many you want . I’m not lacking in anything as a person, but I do like to make friends,” said the young man with a smile .
Lu Sheng shook his head slightly . He did not want to entertain him . He took out another book from his sack and started reading . This time, it was a novel .
This young man did not give up . He stayed by Lu Sheng’s side .
It was obvious that the name Jonah was only an alias .
Soon after, Yuna came back with tears streaking down her face . The couple opposite her before this could not stand the pressure Lu Sheng and Jonah exuded, and they slipped away silently . Yuna decided to sit opposite the two of them .
However, she dared not look at Lu Sheng, nor did she dare look at Jonah . She merely lowered her head and curled up .
Lu Sheng minded his own business and read his book . Jonah kept blabbering on about some complex matters which made him seem elegant and awesome .
Lu Sheng did not respond, but he was not irritated by this at all . Jonah continued recounting his fun ventures .
The Kart ambled along . It started picking up speed . The beasts’ agility would dramatically increase in the plains . That was one of the characteristics of the wild beasts .
The blurry scenery kept shooting past the window .
Lu Sheng read his book and ate some food . The branch president Yuya came over and asked him some questions . Then, nobody else came by .
It was obvious that the others had been frightened by Lu Sheng’s actions just now .
Those who were able to come here were individuals with high status . The highborn would not sit directly under the eaves . They were nobles, and did not have to burden themselves with a peasant here .
Moreover, they had nothing to do with Yuna from the beginning .
After Yuna left, she was derided by the girls from the other compartments . Feeling helpless, she returned to Lu Sheng’s compartment .
After the incident just now, none of the men wanted anything to do with her . Her wish went down the drain now . She was seen as Lu Sheng’s property .
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The other man, Jonah, talked without stopping throughout the journey . He sure was talkative .
Lu Sheng did not seem interested in entertaining him . He was gaining insight on the mysteries of the natural cycle as revealed by the functioning of the Godhoods .
This completed the insight he had regarding the rules of his Heart Image World .
“Uwa… Uwa…”
Suddenly, the cries of an infant reached his ears through the window . It interrupted Lu Sheng’s thoughts .
He stopped thinking and looked out the window .
“We’re almost at Hasna . This is a famous slum in these parts . Please take care not to open your windows so that your clothes won’t be tarnished by the filthy hands of the people here . ” The branch president Yuya stood up and reminded everyone in a loud voice .
The infant’s cries came from the arms of a dirty woman covered in black clothes . She was holding an emaciated little infant who was still trying its best to cry out .
The infant’s limbs were like fried branches, but its feet were as large as balls . It had clearly contracted a disease .
“This is the famous hell on earth of Hasna…” Jonah, who had been talking nonstop, was suddenly quiet now . He looked silently at the crowd outside . There was an unexplainable gleam in his eyes .
The Kart kept moving forward . Shortly after, a waiter brought them their lunch .
However, lunch had to be bought . Lu Sheng bought his own, and Yuna somehow managed to afford a meal . Only the noble-looking Jonah waved his hand dismissively, and did not even look at the choice of food .
“We, nobles, won’t just settle for anything to fill our bellies . ”
Lu Sheng had no time for him .
After traveling for some time and having eaten their meal, the group stopped before a mansion in Hasna .
This place would serve as their lodgings . However, everyone had to pay a security deposit .
The mansion was not far from the slums . Lu Sheng could still hear the cries of the infants from afar .
“Hasna is a popular peninsular nation . The nearest city is only a day’s journey from here . This is a peripheral location . The mansion we’ll be staying in is a real estate owned by Earl Pock . There’s quite a history to this mansion . It dates back to…”
After branch president Yuya alighted from the Kart, she walked in front of everyone and began explaining about this place .
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After Lu Sheng alighted, he could not help but feel his eyes stray toward the slums .
He could feel a massive aura of death hanging upon the slums . At the same time, vitality was also mixed with the aura of death . Like sprouts growing out of the soil, they grew with all their might .
“Here, death brings peace . It’s an end to one’s suffering . ” Jonah walked beside him . He could not help but sigh .
This was a sign that he was actually a good person .
“Why’re you still following me?” Lu Sheng gave him a peculiar look . This fellow had been sticking around him after they alighted from the Kart . Yuna was also staying near him .
Jonah blushed as he tried his best to act calm, and said, “Are you really not considering joining me as a follower of the Becca Family? I’ll have you know that I, Jonah, as the fifth successor, am in line to inherit vast farmlands . I can give you everything you want!”
“You don’t have any money for food, don’t you?” Lu Sheng cut to the chase .
Jonah jumped like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on . He blushed, and could not muster any words to retort .
“You’re young, but you’re wasting your time on crossdressing,” said Lu Sheng, feeling speechless .
Jonah was stunned .
Lu Sheng brought Jonah and Yuna into the mansion . He bought dinner for three . Yuna seemed to have run out of money as well . When they asked for the bill, she did not expect dinner to be that expensive here . The money she’d brought with her was almost gone .
Lu Sheng was still feeling apologetic toward her . After all, she was Hongye’s classmate, and she nearly died after his rough treatment . It was only right for him to give her some form of compensation . Hence, he paid for her as well .
“Thank you…” Yuna lowered her head and squeaked . Her face was as red as an apple .
As for Jonah, Lu Sheng tossed some silver coins to her . The tips he gave was already enough for her to have a meal .
Then, she went to the washroom and came back in a clean white dress .
Her brilliant blonde hair fell loosely on her shoulders . Her dress extended all the way to her calves . The black form-fitting tights wrapped around her slender legs . A wide black belt with silver stripes was fastened around her waist . What caught the attention of the others were her eyes .
Her pupils were clearly of a different color than the others’ . After taking off her disguise, Jonah revealed her moving purple crystal pupils .
She was merely sitting on her seat and enjoying her meal silently . Her every move showcased the rigid and near-perfect etiquette which she was trained in .
However, the dish before her was only a plate of steamed cabbages…
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Lu Sheng glanced at her belt . He could tell that she had used this belt to disguise herself before this .
“From where I come from, cabbages are also known as luoxin . It’s a mysterious vegetable that has a long history and a place in elegant literature . ” Jonah stabbed a small chunk of cabbage lightly with her fork and brought it to her mouth . She looked as if she was enjoying the most expensive fresh steak in the world .
“I loved cabbages ever since I was a little girl . Alas, my father would always say that this is a dish only the peasants would eat . I didn’t expect to be able to enjoy this delicacy which would’ve usually been denied me . ”
Yuna was not afraid of Jonah anymore .
“Did you run away, on your own?” she asked, curious .
“No, I left the family in broad daylight . Running away is hardly a term befitting of a noble and graceful lady . You’re being too impudent, Yuna!” Jonah gave Yuna a dissatisfied glare .
“I’ve just forgotten my purse, is all,” she added .
Yuna immediately put her hands on her mouth to stifle her laughter . She could tell that Jonah was acting tough to save face . Hence, she granted her the wish . This Jonah was actually pure and kind girl .
Just like that person .
She could not help but steal a glance at Lu Sheng who sat beside her .
Lu Sheng was holding a rib on his hands and easily tore off a chunk of meat that would have been to much for a single person’s meal . Then, he chewed and swallowed it .
If looking at Jonah eating was a form of enjoyment, looking at Lu Sheng eat was torture .
In less than 30 minutes, Lu Sheng had finished a portion that would have fed a table of 10 .
The waiters could not help breaking out in a cold sweat . Some of them could tell that Jonah was a beautiful noble . When they saw this table of guests, they dared not get close . They merely talked about them from a distance .
After all, even the Beast Tribe, the elephant men, who were known for their appetite, would not be able to eat as much as Lu Sheng did in a single sitting .
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