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Who knows if he might possess some other powerful abilities that would be enough to kill the Emperor?
Furthermore, the fact that he talked so much with Keqing about how Liyue should be governed if the gods no longer protect it is now very suspicious!
It's as if he knew all along that something would happen to the Emperor!
Now that he has appeared at Yujingtai and rescued the blond traveler from the Thousand Rock Army, his actions are even more suspicious!
She had a good personal relationship with Jean, the leader of the Knights of Favonius, and they had been corresponding. Therefore, she knew Ying quite well and did not believe that she would be the murderer who assassinated the Emperor.
But she couldn't believe Lu Lin.
"Hey, you don't really think I did it, do you? If I were that capable, I would have single-handedly slaughtered my way through the Guizhong Ruins back then. Why would I have had to risk my life so many times?"
"Who knows if that was just a performance to cover up your true feelings?"
"Hey, why can't you be reasonable when I try to talk to you properly?" Lu Lin was speechless, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.
The two were in a rather secluded location, with a hidden alley nearby. Lu Lin simply grabbed her hand and pulled her into the alley.
Because she was to preside over the ceremony, Ningguang wore a gorgeous gown made of precious materials, with an exquisite design and intricate embroidery, exuding a noble temperament. She truly deserves to be called the most beautiful and wealthy flower in Liyue.
Suddenly attacked, she instinctively wanted to fight back, but when she met Lu Lin's angry eyes, for some reason, the strength she had gathered dissipated, and she let him pull her into the alley.
Although the alley was secluded, it didn't look dirty or messy. Lu Lin pressed her against the wall and kissed her without saying a word!
"What are you doing? Don't touch me! Mmm~" Ningguang turned her head to try to dodge, but she was clearly no match for Lu Lin's strength, and in the end, her mouth was covered.
Because he was also angry, the kiss was very aggressive; he forcefully pried open her teeth, giving her no chance to breathe.
Ningguang initially struggled, but under Lu Lin's suppression and erosion, she quickly gave in.
Noticing that she was slowly giving in, Lu Lin's hand slipped open her clothes and slid inside along a perfect curve, trying to grasp her but unable to fully control her.
"Ugh~ Lu Lin!" Ning Guang's body stiffened, and an angry sound escaped her lips, but her voice sounded somewhat coquettish.
The soft, fluffy texture gave Lu Lin an ultimate experience. It truly lived up to its reputation as a product a level above Gan Yu, making it irresistible.
Lu Lin was having a great time, while Ning Guang felt that familiar feeling of pleasure from last night rising in her heart, and her breathing became heavier and heavier.
This feeling came from within her, and it penetrated deeper into her bones than anything others could convey. She slowly softened and nestled into Lu Lin's arms.
After playing with it for a while, he grabbed a red plum blossom on the snow-capped mountain, released his lips, and a crystal-clear thread broke, dripping onto Ningguang's luxurious dress.
"Do you still believe that I assassinated the Rock King Emperor?" Lu Lin asked, staring at her.
Ningguang turned her head away, biting her lip and remaining silent.
"Hmm~"
Lu Lin didn't pull his hand back. Seeing that she ignored him, he gently squeezed her hand, accompanied by a soft hum.
"Fine, since you think I'm so bad, then I might as well be even worse!" Lu Lin was inexplicably accused of something serious, and he was also in a bad mood, making a move to completely tear open his clothes.
Realizing Lu Lin's intention, Ning Guang finally stopped pretending and said softly through gritted teeth, "No."
"What did you say? I didn't hear you." Lu Lin revealed a mischievous smile.
"It wasn't you!" Her voice rose a few decibels.
Upon hearing this, Lu Lin smiled with satisfaction. He realized that, without him noticing, he had already broken through the solid shell that Ning Guang was wearing.
She was about to give in.
Of course, this was also because Ningguang realized that Lu Lin could not possibly be the murderer; Lu Lin's words reminded her.
Although Lu Lin is a lecherous scoundrel, he is not a bad person at heart.
He deserves the greatest credit for the monster incident at Guili Plains, saving many Liyue people from the monsters.
Gan Yu and Hu Tao are not ordinary girls; they are intelligent and have their own opinions, and Gan Yu has thousands of years of experience.
The people they both admire are unlikely to have problems on major issues of principle.
and......
Although he had been bullying me and using a lot of tricks, he never resorted to force... so I guess he had some bottom line?
Ningguang also realized that her attitude towards Lu Lin had unknowingly changed drastically, from deep hatred at the beginning to now...
What's wrong with you?
She couldn't understand her own changes, but Lu Lin understood a bit about them.
Although Ningguang is strong-willed and proud, she is still human and has many negative emotions.
She can also feel discouraged and lost when faced with difficulties, but she has a strong ability to adjust and a firm will. In the past, she has always been able to adjust her mindset and regroup when she encountered difficulties.
But this time was different. She was not facing a business rival, but someone like Lu Lin who wanted to conquer her emotionally. His methods were completely beyond her comprehension, gradually eroding her defenses.
Just when her defenses crumbled, the Emperor was assassinated, a devastating event that suddenly placed the entire burden of Liyue on her shoulders, leaving her bewildered and at a loss.
Otherwise, if she suspected Lu Lin was the murderer, she should have mobilized the Thousand Rock Army and the experts of Liyue Harbor to surround and kill Lu Lin, instead of coming alone to deliver herself to the enemy.
Thinking of this, Lu Lin sighed inwardly and felt a little sorry for her, but on the surface, he still maintained his strong demeanor.
"Since Lady Ningguang says it wasn't me, then there's nothing more for me to do. May I leave now?"
Even Ningguang, whose defenses were shattered, couldn't help but roll her eyes at this moment.
You're holding someone in your arms, kissing and pinching them, and now you're asking me if you can leave? Do you think I can control you?
Let me go and leave!
Ningguang understood what Lu Lin meant; since he had asked that question, he definitely wouldn't leave.
He wanted to hear me beg him!
This was also another reason why she came to him alone. If she could confirm that Lu Lin was not the murderer, then the mysterious and insightful man would be an ideal helper.
She needs help now!
Lu Lin had also thought of this, so he said it on purpose, hoping to hear Ningguang beg him.
The two locked eyes, Ningguang biting her lip tightly, staring at each other for a full two minutes.
Finally, she sighed softly and asked, "Lu Lin, can you help me?"
"Hmm? Can I take that as you're asking me for a favor? But your attitude doesn't seem like you're asking for a favor."
Chapter 43 The Contract with Ningguang
A hint of grievance flickered in Ningguang's eyes. She had worked her way up to this position through hard work and had never begged anyone for help.
She had already found it difficult to say those words, and it took a lot of determination for her to say them, yet he still insisted on pressing her!
Lu Lin glanced at her expression and felt that he was being quite a beast, acting like a spoiled brat who bullies men and women.
But he knew he couldn't afford to be soft-hearted now. The vulnerability in Ningguang's mental defenses was the result of a combination of factors. Such an opportunity might not come again; he couldn't let Zhongli die again, could he?
Therefore, we must seize the opportunity and break through this thick protective shell in one go!
Lu Lin hadn't withdrawn his hand yet; he rubbed and pinched it a few more times, his smile widening.
"What's wrong? Lady Ningguang holds a high position, yet no one comes to ask you for help? What do you think they would say?"
Ningguang clenched her teeth, her stunningly beautiful face flashing with struggle. Finally, she took a deep breath, her voice high-pitched, and pleaded softly, "Lu Lin, please help me, okay?"
This sound was a bit too affected, like something out of a business deal; it was too deliberate.
However, Ningguang had a great voice, and the stark contrast in their social status made Lu Lin feel really good!
"Hmm~ That's more like asking for help, but it's not enough~"
"Don't go too far, what else do you want?" Ningguang glared, but she lost her authoritative aura and instead looked rather cute.
"Think about it carefully, when others come to you for help, don't they pay a price?"
Liyue is a nation of commerce, and the Geo Archon places great importance on contracts and fairness; all transactions are based on equality.
If you want my help, you have to offer something in return!
Hearing that he wanted something in return, Ningguang's heart jumped again.
She wasn't afraid of him asking for money or things; money was the last thing she lacked. If only it were that simple.
But based on her understanding of this pervert, she knew he definitely didn't want money.
"what do you want?"
"I don't know, it depends on what you can give me! But I do know that in this crisis, I can play a bigger role than you imagine, and any price you pay will be well worth it."
Lu Lin was full of confidence and complacent.
Ningguang pursed her lips. Both of them knew what Lu Lin wanted, but he deliberately didn't say it.
They just want to be offered up on their own initiative.
Oh well, I came to find him alone. Isn't this the worst possible outcome? Actually, I had expected this all along.
Even so, this isn't the worst outcome; it's still better than him being the murderer.
She pursed her lips, her mind in turmoil, hesitating again and again. This was the first time she had ever found it so difficult to make a decision.
Finally, this woman, who could be considered the most noble in Liyue, raised her head, her gaze gradually hardening.
"Didn't you say a few days ago that you wanted my heart? If you can help Liyue overcome this crisis, I... I'll give myself to you and let you do whatever you want with me!"
After saying this, Ningguang let out a long breath, relaxed completely, and leaned against Lu Lin's chest.
It was a petite, ethereal beauty I'd never seen before!
Lu Lin couldn't help but pinch her twice more; teasing her was just too much fun!
"Hmm, I'm fairly satisfied with these conditions. Therefore, according to Liyue's rules, the contract is complete—"
"Those who break their promises shall be punished by being devoured by the rocks!" Ningguang's red lips parted slightly.
Watching her rosy lips open and close, Lu Lin couldn't help but kiss her again.
This time, Ningguang didn't struggle at all. Instead, she subconsciously began to cooperate. In the secluded alley, the two were entangled together and refused to separate for a long time.
......
Hu Tao at Wangshengtang actually has a pretty good attitude.
As someone who walks on the boundary between Yin and Yang, she has always taken a detached view of life and death. Although she was shocked by the murder of the Rock King Emperor, she was not that sad.
Gan Yu, who was working at Yuehaiting, was not sad at all.
As an immortal who had fought alongside the Emperor since the War of Demons and Gods, she knew all too well how powerful the Emperor was.
The world may have the power to kill him, but no one can kill him silently.
Of course, on the surface, Gan Yu also had to pretend to be sad and heartbroken. Who knew what the Emperor was planning? She just had to play along.
However, this performance was a bit difficult, mainly because as I was performing, a familiar sense of joy suddenly arose in my heart.
That scoundrel Lu Lin, why is he still messing with others at a time like this? I wonder if it's Hu Tao or...
The feeling grew stronger and stronger, and with Gan Yu's "Double Happiness" buff, he suddenly couldn't hold back anymore.
Fortunately, although the feeling of pleasure was very clear, it was kept within reasonable limits and did not intensify further. It should not have reached the final step, otherwise Gan Yu would really have to go back to Chen Ge Hu to hide for a while.
In the alley, Lu Lin, having had his fill of taking advantage, finally released Ning Guang, whose face was flushed and whose eyes were full of affection, and reluctantly withdrew his hand from inside her clothes.
He kindly tidied her disheveled clothes and then said, "Let's go back to Qunyu Pavilion. Call all your capable subordinates over; I need to start assigning tasks."
Qunyu Pavilion.
Ke Qing looked at Ning Guang and Lu Lin walking back side by side, her feelings were complicated.
When she woke up, she felt like the sky had fallen.
For two consecutive days, I actually listened to other people's voices and did it myself, and even fainted and fell asleep twice!
This is so embarrassing!
And they're all related to this guy named Lu Lin!
I wonder if Ningguang will tell him about her outrageous behavior last night. She's not that big of a mouth, is she?
She had suspected yesterday that the two had a close relationship, and now seeing them walking back side by side, with Ningguang not showing that aloofness she usually displayed towards others, she became even more certain of her guess.
Ningguang was a little confused as to why she acted that way yesterday, but she knew it couldn't be as simple as just comforting herself. Who could comfort themselves for more than three hours straight?
Ke Qing gazed at Lu Lin's handsome face, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and said softly, "Lu Lin, I didn't expect your words from yesterday to come true so quickly. Li Yue has truly lost the Emperor's guidance..."
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