Rushing out of the passageway in a flurry, Chu Nuan's shining eyes locked onto the dazed criminal before rushing to give him a turning kick. Feeling a sudden pressure coming from his right abdomen, the culprit couldn't even make sense of the situation before he flew onto the wall. Lying with his back on the floor, he coughed out a few drops of blood before looking up with alarm.
Colliding into a pair of emotionless eyes, the murderer shuddered with unease before stuttering, "B,big sis...what did I- heuk!" Unable to finish his sentence because of the pain in his stomach, tears began to form at the corner of his eyes. He helplessly watched as this demoness grind her shoe against his stomach.
"Speak." Chu Nuan said coldly.
Not this again! The criminal thought in despair. "Everything. I already told you everything I know!"
"Not that. Not the killings. I want to know about that array you drew underground." She said as her foot slowly slid downwards.
Feeling an unprecedented amount of danger the criminal shouted with urgency. "I really don't know about the picture I drew! I'm not too sure why I drew it! T, The voice in my head, it told me how to draw. I really don't know what it's for!"
"Really? You sure?" Chu Nuan said stretching out each word meaningfully. Her foot continued to descend, stopping at the spot between his two legs. Pondering for a moment, her face instantly took on a devilish grin as her foot started to instill pressure.
"AHHH!!!! WAIT! WAIT! I REMEMBER! I remember something!" The culprit yelled with shuddering breath. Trembling with fear, he continued, "I remember, I, I think that drawing is for summoning. To call out some kind of devil, or something. That's what I heard the voice in my head mumble one day. That's all I know. Really! That's all!" He begged in a cracked voice.
"Oh." Chu Nuan said plainly as her grin began to dissolve, face void of all emotions. "Thanks."
The next second.
"AHH!!!"
A shriek of anguish echo beyond the forest groves.
"Haaa." Stretching her back with a pleased face, Chu Nuan bent down to take off her shoes. Throwing them off to the side, a mocking smile graced her lips as she looked at the fainted criminal. "They've soiled." She murmured.
Straightening her back with a chuckle, she looked up to a strange scene. Four grown men huddled together with their hands placed above their groin. Lips and eyes trembling, all four men took a step back as their eyes collided with Chu Nuan's.
Slowly splitting her lips into a wide grin, she took a deliberate step forward. "What's wrong?" She said, tilting her head slightly to the side. "Did you guys get injured as well?"
Purposefully, staring at Xie Luochen, Chu Nuan directly walked toward his direction. With each step she took forward, Xie Luochen took one back. This continued until she forced him against the cabin wall. Placing one hand against the wall, Chu Nuan leaned upwards, her lips a few inches from his chin. With each breath she releases, the air brushes against his skin, causing his heart to itch uncontrollably. Powerless to escape from her clutches, he turned his face to the side with his eyes closed, unwilling to look at her.
Unfazed by his rejection, Chu Nuan chuckled like a wealthy debauchee before taking on the role of a hedonistic nobleman. She laughed for a moment before poking his cheek with a finger. Opening her mouth, she continued in a slippery voice. "Beauty, show this young lord where you are injured. Don't worry. Come, remove those jaded hand of yours and let this young lord help you massa-"
Before the words finish leaving her mouth, Xie Luochen's hand clamped over them. Glaring at her with twitching lips, he managed to speak after much difficulty. "Have you no shame?"
How can you say such words without a hint of red in your cheeks. His ears are already flushed from listening to her talk.
"Not when I'm with you." Chu Nuan answered honestly, bright eyes staring straight into him.
Knowing it's time to pull back her teasing before she'd gone too far, her whole body plunged weakly into his. Taking the opportunity to wrap her arms around his neck, her face snuggled into the crook of his neck. "I'm tired." She whined. "Carry me."
Stiffening up from the sudden body contact, Xie Luochen's hand froze in midair. Glancing briefly at her bare feet, he sighed lightly before picking her up in a princess carry. Accidentally making eye contact with everyone in the room, his face reddened briefly before moving to the exit. "Let's leave first."
Snickering off to the side, Hong Wen and Lei Lin decided to hear about their findings after leaving the forest. Dragging the fainted criminal by the collar, they proceed out the door as Hong Wen informs the police. Only Feng Ling couldn't restrain his billowing emotions. Slipping stealthy behind Xie Luochen, he lightly called out to Chu Nuan. "Your Honor….."
Hearing Feng Ling's voice, Chu Nuan's fingers twitched for a moment, then, nothing.
Thinking that Chu Nuan didn't hear his call, he walked a few steps closer. "Your Honor….." This time slightly louder.
Pausing for a second, Chu Nuan slowly lifted up her head. Looking over from Xie Luochen's shoulder, her gaze pierced at him. Can't you see I'm trying to have a moment here? Her eyes seemed to say.
At the receiving end of her stare, Feng Ling immediately put on a pitiful expression. Using his eyes to communicate he instantly replied, Your Honor, you promised....my wife is still missing. How can you scatter dog food around without thinking about my feelings?
Get Lost! Chu Nuan glowered with a silent snarl. When has this Lord ever cared about the feelings of others!
Wuwuwuwu. Feng Ling's eyes watered miserably as he stared at Chu Nuan's face, lips puckering into a pout as it trembled slightly. A very cute action that can garner the consideration of many people, normally. But with such a cute motion appearing on Feng Ling's old chrysanthemum face. Instead of her heart melting, Chu Nuan felt as if her eyes were melting instead.
Wipe that expression off your face! Chu Nuan widened her eyes with a scowl. How old do you think you are? Still trying to act cute at your age. Have you no shame?!
Staring back without backing off, his eyes replied with shining confidence. Not when I'm with you!
"Hey." Xie Luochen suddenly intercepted. "My shoulders hurt." Unconsciously, Chu Nuan had been gripping onto his shoulder firmly, causing his brows to furrow.
Noticing her error, Chu Nuan immediately released her death grip while giving him a flattering smile. Seeing him return to silence, she draped her arms over his neck, making contact with Feng Ling once again.
Roll away from this Lord's side immediately!
But Your Honor…...Feng Ling stared back with a mournful expression. As if saying he won't leave until she gives him some kind of promise.
Feeling her patience dissolving, Chu Nuan waved her hands in annoyance. Pulling out a black tablet, she whispered soundlessly as it gradually glows a light purple color. Flashing a few times, the light eventually vanishes, returning to its former appearance. Putting the tablet away, Chu Nuan looked at Feng Ling dully. You happy now?
Yes! Yes! Your Honor is the best! Feng Ling replied with bright eyes. Understanding the hidden meaning in her gaze, he naturally complied. This subject will roll away right this instant! Following her intentions, he immediately took off in a hurry, leaving some space for the two, to enjoy.
Finally chasing away a troublesome follower, Chu Nuan breathed a sigh of relief. Resting her chin on Xie Luochen's shoulder, she turned her head slightly to the side, observing his solemn side profile. "Are you not going to ask?" She whispered lazily.
Aware that she is talking about the strange array found under the cabin, his steps missed a beat before continuing forward. "I believe in your abilities." Interacting with Chu Nuan for the past days, he knows, although she acts outrageously in front of him most of the time. She is, in fact, a very perceptive and rational person. She must have her own plans.
"I don't want to lie to you." She murmured. "That array is a little dangerous, it won't do you any good to know about it right now. So, forgive me for not wanting to tell you."
Under the crunching sound of fallen leaves, Xie Luochen walked through the forest path in silent pondering. After a minute or two, he hummed a gentle reply. "En," successfully ending the conversation.
A cooling breeze brushed across Chu Nuan's face as she closed her tired eyes. Listening to the sound of leaves rustling as well as the occasional panting of the man near her. Chu Nuan gave a light smile as her consciousness gradually faded.