Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228: Couple fight

Xiang Yu turned around, his eyes catching the last burst of fireworks painting the night sky in vibrant hues. The silhouette of Han Xin’s retreating figure atop the hill was unmistakable. Rising to his feet, he heard Mei’s concerned voice, "Master, where are you going?"

Lian chimed in, "Yeah, the display isn’t done."

"You can continue watching it with Little Bai," Xiang Yu replied, his tone calm but resolute. "I have to go talk to Han Xin." He beckoned Little Bai over, who eagerly took his place.

Han Zhan, following closely behind, paused as he passed Xiang Yu. "Han Xin wants to see you in his office," he said, his voice low.

Xiang Yu nodded, a sense of foreboding settling in his chest. He had a feeling he had been found out, but he regretted nothing. Entering the villa, he walked with purpose towards Han Xin’s office. The door was open, and Han Xin sat at his desk, a serious expression clouding his features. The air in the room was thick with tension, almost palpable, making Xiang Yu hesitate for a moment.

He knocked softly. "Come in," Han Xin’s voice was cold, not even glancing up. Xiang Yu stepped inside but kept his distance. Han Xin finally looked up, his brows furrowed. "Close the door."

Xiang Yu pursed his lips, resisting the urge to retort. He closed the door and sat on the nearby couch, crossing one leg over the other in a show of calm. "What’s the matter?" he asked, his voice steady.

Han Xin stood, tossing a folder onto the coffee table with a resounding thud. He coolly placed his hands in his pockets. "Open it and take a look."

Xiang Yu’s lips curled into a knowing smile. He didn’t need to open the folder to know its contents. Instead, he ran his fingers through his hair and said, "You investigated me."

Han Xin’s jaw tightened. "The incident today was your doing, wasn’t it?"

Xiang Yu didn’t deny it. "Why are you asking me when you already know the answer?"

Han Xin hadn’t expected such honesty. Xiang Yu continued, "If they had only messed with me, I could have held back. But they dared to lay a finger on the girls. That is my bottom line."

Han Xin knew this, but the implications were dire. "Do you realize the consequences of crossing the seven clans? If they find out, they will demand you be handed over. If we refuse, the Han clan will be destroyed."

A flicker of doubt crossed Han Xin’s mind. Was this Xiang Yu’s plan all along? To use the Han clan for his own agenda? He finally realized that Xiang Yu never intended to serve the Han clan like his father. He had his own goals, ones he would achieve even if it meant betrayal.

Xiang Yu, unaware of Han Xin’s thoughts, felt a pang of frustration. He would never betray Han Xin. Han Xin was the reason he was here, and everything he did was to protect him.

Han Xin smiled a self-deprecating twist to his lips. He had seen Xiang Yu in action, a force of nature, an untamed beast that seemed well-behaved but would bite without restraint when provoked. How foolish he had been to think he could tame this person and have him work peacefully beneath him.