Apocalypse Circular-Chapter 516 - 514: What Will You Do if Your Wife Finds Out?
BOOM!
The shock dispersed the mist. Wu Ye Ji, who had been holding her breath, finally couldn’t take it anymore and gasped fiercely after the punch’s impact.
Lu Luo’s attack was too quick, too explosive.
She didn’t even have time to react or think; she could only struggle to deal with Lu Luo’s subsequent attacks.
"Wait, wait a minute!"
BANG!
Another punch landed on Wu Ye Ji’s arm, which was already bruised and purple.
Although she blocked almost all of Lu Luo’s attacks, Wu Ye Ji felt like she was about to reach her limit.
In the mist, she couldn’t hear Lu Luo’s movements, nor could she see his figure clearly.
But Wu Ye Ji had a feeling that Lu Luo’s next attack would be even more ferocious!
"Just a moment!"
Wu Ye Ji’s call for a pause did not actually make Lu Luo stop. What greeted her was Lu Luo’s iron fist.
BOOM!
The fierce fist struck Wu Ye Ji’s abdomen.
The intense pain and impact almost made her lose her combat strength instantly.
But her Seventh Tier physical condition and willpower allowed her to quickly adapt to the pain.
Today, she was the one who had come to find Lu Luo. If he didn’t want to stop now, she was utterly helpless and had no choice but to passively take the hits.
"Wait a minute, Lu Luo, I don’t want things to become so stiff."
Wu Ye Ji shouted for a pause again, but by this point, Lu Luo seemed to have lost all interest in talking.
His only interest now was to beat up this beautiful woman.
Beating an Imperial Princess of the Empire—what a refreshingly satisfying thing to do!
BANG!
Lu Luo landed a punch directly on Wu Ye Ji’s cheek.
She had never expected that Lu Luo’s attack would be so... reckless?
My face, my figure—these are the things I value most. Pity might make me endearing; Charm might draw people to me. But what truly captivates people is me, myself! And what is Lu Luo doing? He’s hitting me, hitting my face!
"Enough! Lu Luo, stop."
No sooner had Wu Ye Ji spoken than Lu Luo grabbed her arm in an instant and then violently threw her against the wall.
BOOM! BANG! BANG!
After being thrown against the wall three times in succession, Lu Luo then lifted her up with one hand.
It was only after this series of battles that Lu Luo slowly spoke, "Having fun?"
Wu Ye Ji made muffled sounds, wanting to speak, but her neck was completely constricted by Lu Luo. At that moment, she couldn’t utter a word!
"Oh, I forgot you can’t speak!"
Only then did Lu Luo loosen his grip. Wu Ye Ji, sitting slumped on the ground, gasped for air.
She hadn’t expected her rash actions to lead to such consequences.
The most critical issue was still Lu Luo’s own strength.
How could someone of this age be stronger than me, and by so much?
"Lu Luo, do you know how severe the punishment is for beating an Imperial Princess? Hey? No, please!"
Before Wu Ye Ji had finished speaking, Lu Luo lifted her up again.
The woman before him was making him quite angry. There was no helping it; she was simply too tempting. The power of the Sequence subtly influenced him. The longer Lu Luo stayed with her, the stronger this influence became. Even nonbelievers couldn’t completely evade it. Even during the fight, Lu Luo was suppressing desires in his heart. This is where Wu Ye Ji is truly terrifying!
"If the crime of beating an Imperial Princess is a capital offense, one that results in beheading, then I might as well kill you now. Dead is dead; there’s no difference."
Lu Luo said calmly. At this moment, he was genuinely considering whether or not to kill Wu Ye Ji.
This woman’s ability was just too outrageous!
Her existence could influence far too many people around her: Princes and Imperial Princesses, a multitude of officials, and their offspring. It could even affect Lu Luo himself. Lu Luo was someone who didn’t like being influenced by others. So, a hidden danger like Wu Ye Ji should indeed be dealt with early!
"Don’t, don’t do this, Lu Luo! I just came here today to test you. You made me look like that during the day, so I wanted to teach you a lesson, nothing more! We don’t have any deep-seated grudges. It shouldn’t have come to this, should it?"
At this moment, Wu Ye Ji displayed that pitiful look again. Moreover, this time, she didn’t use her Sequence. But precisely because she didn’t use the power of the Sequence, this pitiable look had an even stronger impact on Lu Luo. This feeling is more authentic and effective than anything the Sequence could create.
The mist around them had completely soaked Wu Ye Ji’s clothes, her curvaceous figure almost completely exposed at such close range.
Lu Luo slightly contained the anger in his heart and spoke again, "Everyone must pay a price for their actions. If I didn’t have the ability to resist you, wouldn’t I be at your complete mercy? Wouldn’t I become one of your hidden slaves, just like those people from earlier today? You talk about it so light-heartedly now—’testing me’—but if I weren’t strong enough, what would this ’test’ ultimately become?"
As Lu Luo spoke, he tightened his fingers, his powerful grip leaving five imprints on Wu Ye Ji’s neck.
Wu Ye Ji’s legs flailed about. She felt that Lu Luo wouldn’t kill her at this point, but he wouldn’t make it easy for her either.
If I were to unleash my power now, my identity and strength would be utterly revealed. The effectiveness of my disguise couldn’t possibly extend that far. A reasonable environment is the best disguise, but if I were to unleash my power here, I would definitely become the center of attention, and there would be no escape afterward, she thought.
"Lu Luo... what must I do for you to let go?"
Lu Luo’s fingers loosened slightly, allowing Wu Ye Ji to breathe a bit easier.
"How about this: you answer a few questions for me first. Whether or not I’ll let you go depends on how you perform."
"A few questions? Exactly how many?"
Wu Ye Ji still wanted to haggle, but Lu Luo wasn’t going to indulge her. He immediately tightened his grip.
"Fine, fine, fine, I’ll keep quiet! Just ask!"
Wu Ye Ji dared not continue to resist Lu Luo at this time. Her strength was indeed formidable, but her character was relatively soft. This softness wasn’t just about being weak, nor was it a flaw.
If she had a tougher personality, like Lu Xiaotian’s—daring to fight and struggle—she would, after negotiating with Lu Luo, dare to venture into the Inner Ring alone. In battle, she would also be unyielding and uncompromising; that type of personality is what’s called tough-minded.
But what about Wu Ye Ji? Her personality was shrewd, manipulating people’s hearts, weaving through crowds. She was very soft: her body was soft, her speech was soft, and even her personality was soft. This allowed her to attract others to the fullest extent. She needed to use this softness to maximize her interests; this was her advantage, so being soft was not a flaw.
But this kind of personality did not fare well against someone like Lu Luo.
Lu Luo’s approach was unorthodox. He could also be very soft, such as when he faced Meiqi. Because his power was inferior to Meiqi’s, if he had acted as uncompromisingly as Lu Xiaotian, Lu Luo would have died at Meiqi’s fangs long ago. But when facing Wu Ye Ji, Lu Luo could become very tough. His strength and abilities allowed him to completely suppress and lock down Wu Ye Ji.
Moreover, Lu Luo was certain that Wu Ye Ji would not fully expose herself under such circumstances.
While their physical battle ensued, another layer of psychological gamesmanship was at play. Clearly, Lu Luo was the winner of this contest.
"Good. I also hope you’ll cooperate nicely and give me a reason to let you go. I don’t have many questions. First of all, let’s talk about what happened earlier today."
"Ask away."
"During the day, were you specifically targeting Wu Yi?"
"It seems you care deeply about your partner, huh? Twelve isn’t even that pretty. Do you like that type of... OUCH! It hurts! Let go, Lu Luo! Let go of me!"
Wu Ye Ji really was quite unruly; she attempted to divert Lu Luo’s attention the moment she began to speak.
But Lu Luo didn’t give Wu Ye Ji any chance to change the subject. He gripped Wu Ye Ji’s neck with one hand and pinched her breast with the other—the same spot as earlier in the day. And this time, he used even more force!
"This is just a warning. You’d better not speak nonsense or do anything meaningless in front of me. That will only make things worse for you. Understand?"
"I understand, I understand!" Wu Ye Ji cried from the pain, tears streaming down her face. Lu Luo was too harsh. She felt like her nipples were about to be torn off! This man is just too much!
Lu Luo’s mindset was somewhat different. The Wu Ye Ji in front of him evoked a sensation he had never felt before. Tormenting her at this moment provided Lu Luo with a pleasure he had not previously experienced, a pleasure he found immensely enjoyable. For some reason... I want to continue torturing Wu Ye Ji, he thought.
"Good that you understand. Just talk nicely, answer my questions properly, and you won’t get hit."
Having said that, Lu Luo pinched her again. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Wu Ye Ji furrowed her brow and looked pleadingly at Lu Luo. "The matter during the day... it wasn’t me. I did target her, but my main focus was on you."
"Me? Elaborate."
"My goal at today’s tea party was only to gather some intelligence, because someone handed me your information. A young Seventh Tier master... so I wanted you!"
"Wanting me? You mean that literally?" Lu Luo questioned.
"Yes, I mean I wanted *you*, the person. A young Seventh Tier master with absolutely boundless potential. Even if you had exhausted that potential, a Seventh Tier is inherently a valuable asset worth cultivating. So I really wanted you—to snatch you away from Wu Yi. Even tonight’s event had the same objective."
Wu Ye Ji spilled the beans, recounting her specific purpose during the day.
However, her response surprised Lu Luo.
If that’s true, then the cause of all this was me, not Wu Yi? Something’s off!
"Then why did you target Wu Yi at that time?"
"I didn’t. I didn’t target her. Or rather, I targeted her only to get to you. I didn’t mean anything else. After all, she is the Twelfth Imperial Princess; I had no intention of harming her."
"The situation at that time was very dangerous. If you had incited those officials’ children to riot, Wu Yi could have easily died at the hands of some hidden force."
Lu Luo shared some of his thoughts, partly questioning Wu Ye Ji, partly testing her.
Upon hearing Lu Luo’s speculation, Wu Ye Ji looked somewhat astonished.
"Lu Luo, what are you thinking? Kill an Imperial Princess in public, especially the Twelfth Imperial Princess? Even if the status of Imperial Princesses isn’t that high nowadays, it would still be a major event that would shake the Imperial Capital. Countless people would be investigated, and a large number would die. I, too, would be implicated. I simply wanted to recruit you, not to get myself killed in the process. Do you really think I’m that foolish? AH!"
"Stop your nonsense!" Lu Luo pinched her again.
"You said you wouldn’t hit me! How can you be so awful?"
"Still talking back?"
"AH!"
Wu Ye Ji contorted her face and finally fell silent.
After contemplating briefly, Lu Luo surprisingly let Wu Ye Ji down. She looked at him, puzzled.
"Eh? Lu Luo, you...?"
"Don’t speak for a moment; let me think."
Lu Luo didn’t let Wu Ye Ji interrupt him. He already had a preliminary grasp of the situation, though he hadn’t yet figured out the specific reasons.
After being released by Lu Luo, Wu Ye Ji surprisingly had no intention of running away.
She just watched Lu Luo in deep thought. To be honest, this is the first time I’ve observed a man thinking from such a close distance.
Only when she was close enough did Wu Ye Ji notice how truly handsome Lu Luo was. This kind of handsomeness can’t be summed up by merely writing ’good-looking’ in a personnel report. The closer she was, the more she could feel his charm.
This guy... if he weren’t so overbearing, he wouldn’t be too bad. He’s very strong in combat and has outstanding qualities, but his temperament is just too volatile. If I were to marry such a person, I wonder if I’d suffer domestic violence!
"What are you looking at?"
"Ah, nothing, nothing at all."
Wu Ye Ji quickly waved her hands, her head lowered guiltily. She didn’t know why such bizarre thoughts had crossed her mind.
"Was everything you just said true?"
"Of course, it’s true! I wouldn’t lie to you..."
Seeing that Lu Luo had momentarily spared her, and having no intention of running away herself, Wu Ye Ji immediately started to play to her strengths.
She had discovered that Lu Luo seemed able to sense the fluctuations of her Sequence particles. Whenever she used her Sequence, Lu Luo would show a look of disgust. But as long as she didn’t use the Sequence and simply feigned a pitiful look, Lu Luo wouldn’t be so hostile and would, at least, not hit her. Charm is ineffective... what a strange man, she mused.
"Can you not make that sickening expression when you talk?"
"Sickening? I think it’s fine, don’t you, Brother Lu Luo? Brother, if your wife found out about us... about you being like this with me, what would she do?"
Wu Ye Ji switched back to that cloyingly sweet manner of speaking, causing Lu Luo, who had just calmed down, to frown again.
But he didn’t react further; he had more important things to consider at the moment.
