Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137: “So, will you be mine?”

Han Xin and Xiang Yu continued walking one smiling like they had won a million dollars while the other was silent. Naturally, it was easy to tell who was grinning like a fool and who wasn’t.

The sound of water rushing down grew louder with each step, echoing off the damp walls. The exit seemed to be just ahead. Soon they would return to reality and leave this isolated world behind.

As they approached a pile of rocks, Han Xin noticed they were wet and slippery, glistening under the faint light. He entwined his fingers together, offering a boost. "Yu Yu, here, let me give you a lift," he said, his voice steady despite the pain in his broken arm.

Xiang Yu glanced at Han Xin’s injured arm, raising an eyebrow. "Really? You are almost a half-cripple, yet you want to put weight on your arm? Do you really want to lose it completely?" his tone was sharp, but there was a hint of concern in his eyes. How was he supposed to protect the country in the future with no arm?

Han Xin realised his mistake and let out a soft "oh," his ears flushing with embarrassment. He was about to ask if she would manage the climb when Xiang Yu started climbing without warning. "Be careful," he murmured feeling his heart in his throat. He stood right beneath her, ready to catch her if she fell, but his eyes darted away quickly when he caught a glimpse under her skirt, feeling a rush of heat despite knowing she wore pants underneath. If she happened to see him staring, wouldn’t she think he was a pervert?

Xiang Yu was unaware of what this man was thinking. If anything, he wouldn’t think Han Xin was a pervert; he would be worried that the General would faint having seen his glow stick. He reached the top and looked down, noticing Han Xin’s flushed face. "Why is your face so red? Are you in pain?" he asked, genuine worry lacing his words.

Han Xin waved his hand dismissively. "I am fine," he replied, though his heart was pounding hard in his chest that he was so afraid she would hear it.

Xiang Yu lay down and extended his hands. "Come on, I will pull you up."

Han Xin, a seasoned general who had endured far worse pain, could have climbed up without help. But he couldn’t resist the opportunity to hold her hands. He leapt up and grasped her strong, slender hands and felt a surge of admiration for her strength. Despite her skinny frame, she seemed incredibly powerful. He couldn’t help but wonder what she had been through for her to be this strong.