Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 385: Let Me Go

Hearing Gu Ningyue’s words, Lin Ruixian’s heart raced, as if it was about to jump out of his throat at any moment. His voice trembled as he spoke, "You, what nonsense are you talking? I’m just curious, okay? Why would I like you? Don’t say such nonsense!"

Seeing Lin Ruixian’s stuttering reaction, Gu Ningyue lowered her head and laughed, "Why are you so nervous? I was just casually asking! But... there’s something I need to seriously discuss with you about you."

She had no intention of exposing Lin Ruixian. If she did, the two of them might not even be able to be friends.

Not to mention, there were many things ahead where she would need Lin Ruixian’s help.

Just based on Lin Ruixian’s relationship with her master, she wouldn’t foolishly uncover this matter at this time.

So, she prepared to give Lin Ruixian a way out.

Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue half-believingly and asked, "What is it?"

Gu Ningyue smiled lightly, "Last time you snatched the Blood Jade, it’s a conflict you’ll have with Lu Qingqing. Before coming to the U Country, Lu Qingqing called me, it seems the Lin Family is also involved. Are you afraid?"

Though she was smiling, the concern in her eyes remained unchanged.

This matter started because of her, causing Lin Ruixian to leave his home, which already made her feel very guilty. If it involved the Lin Family too, she’d probably feel guilty for a lifetime.

"Not afraid." Lin Ruixian frowned slightly, realizing this matter wasn’t as simple as he thought. Even if he never returned to A City, it wouldn’t help.

"It’d be nice if fear could help."

Gu Ningyue looked at Lin Ruixian, "I will help you, whenever you need."

Lin Ruixian glanced at her, "You help me? By finding Ling Tianyou?"

Gu Ningyue rolled her eyes, "Do you look down on me that much? Before coming to the U Country, Lu Qingqing needed some medicinal herbs, which Ling Tianyou happened to grow. Lu Qingqing took the flowers, and if my master can ask Shangguan Wuyue for a chance to save someone, I’ll say... it was you who did it! That way, Lu Qingqing might not dwell on the past! If she does, then use your skills. Handling a Lu Qingqing shouldn’t be a problem, right?"

Lin Ruixian originally thought that after those matters were resolved, Gu Ningyue didn’t care much about the grudge between him and Lu Qingqing. But he realized he was thinking too little.

I have to admit, Gu Ningyue’s words moved Lin Ruixian deeply.

After the moment of emotion, Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue and said, "There’s quite a chance you’ll get Shangguan Wuyue to save the person this time."

Gu Ningyue was puzzled, "Why? Has Shangguan Wuyue also come to the U Country?"

Lin Ruixian coughed, "Do you remember how you asked me many times before why I hadn’t told your master anything when introducing you?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, a bad premonition rising in her heart, "You wouldn’t have said I have some strange ailment, would you?"

Lin Ruixian touched his nose, "I said you had some mental issues due to being drugged, so I wanted Shangguan Wuyue to help take a look."

"You!" Gu Ningyue looked at Lin Ruixian, "You really are something!"

Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue, "Don’t be mad! Everyone in A City said the eldest lady of the Gu Family had mental issues, so when your master asked me, I had to have a plausible reason to introduce you to her!"

Gu Ningyue: "...why didn’t you just say I wanted to become an apprentice?"

Lin Ruixian slapped his forehead, "Ah, I forgot!"

Gu Ningyue: "...You did it on purpose!"

Lin Ruixian waved his hand, "Honest to God, it wasn’t on purpose."

Gu Ningyue rolled her eyes, "If Shangguan Wuyue examines me, that chance will be wasted. I have no mental issues!"

Lin Ruixian thought for a while, "Well, actually, there is a way. But it might be a bit of a hassle at the time."

Gu Ningyue: "What’s the plan? Tell me about it."

Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue and said, "As long as we can meet Shangguan Wuyue, I can get him to help Ji Qianqian instead. The condition being... no one else can be around Shangguan Wuyue, just the few of us."

Gu Ningyue nodded, "But Shangguan Wuyue will be treating Ji Qianqian, right? After prescribing, even if all the medicines are easy to find, what about the method of using them, or if there are any issues later on?"

Lin Ruixian smiled, "It’ll just be a matter of some effort on my part. As long as there’s no outside interference, I can make Shangguan Wuyue believe that the person he needs to save is Ji Qianqian. Let’s call Lu Qingqing and discuss this together!"

Gu Ningyue gave Lin Ruixian a sidelong glance, "You dare to call Lu Qingqing? I’m afraid if you appear in front of her, she might chop you with a knife immediately."

Lin Ruixian suddenly became serious, "Would you help collect my remains then?"

Gu Ningyue was momentarily stunned, then picked up the half-filled fruit juice beside her and cursed, "You’re dead, talking nonsense! Even if collecting remains, it’d be you collecting mine first. Sooner or later, you’ll drive me to death!"

Lin Ruixian laughed heartily and didn’t continue the topic.

Having wandered outside for so long, it was only with Gu Ningyue that he felt the sense of stability.

But unfortunately, the girl he’d kept deep in his heart was already with another man.

And it seemed she only saw him as a friend. Or, just a good friend.

But that’s alright, the future is long; who knows what might happen then?

Meanwhile, in a hospital back in the country. Gu Wanwan looked at Li Jing sitting by the bedside, terror in her eyes almost consuming him.

"I’ve told you, I don’t like the way you look at me like that."

Gu Wanwan’s lips trembled, yet her gaze was still like looking at a devil, "When will you stop tormenting me? Please stop, alright? I beg you! Whatever you want, I can give you. Please let me go!"

Ever since Li Jing ’rescued’ her last time, he returned to this ward, and within just one day, she had been tortured like hell.

Li Jing would always inject her with some unknown syringes, making her body react strangely, either in pain or itchy.

Just half an hour ago, when she almost scratched open her own stomach, Li Jing finally appeared in front of her again.

"Let you go?" Li Jing chuckled lightly, "Looks like, you really started to hate me now, huh!"

Gu Wanwan stared at the scars under her hospital gown, tears welling up in her eyes, "What will it take for you to stop torturing me...""You want to know?" Li Jing suddenly leaned down, his warm breath brushing against her ear, "Just..."