Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 301

Chapter 301: Who bullied you?

The twins, Lian and Mei, clung to him as if their lives depended on it. Lian’s arms were wrapped tightly around his neck, nearly choking him, while Mei latched onto his thigh, her grip unyielding. Their wails echoed through the hall, a symphony of desperation and relief.

Xiang Yu’s eyes scanned the passageway, noticing the curious glances from the staff. His voice, deep and authoritative, cut through the air. "Have you seen enough?" he demanded, his tone leaving no room for argument. The staff who where in disbelief when they saw the twins’ antics, scattered like leaves in the wind.

They knew all too well the twins’ reputation for causing a stir, especially when it came to the crown prince. The blogs and gossip columns were filled with stories of how the twins had publicly snubbed Xiang Yu, ignoring his attempts to engage with them at various high-profile events. And if the event was hosted by the crown prince they didnt even bother showing their faces yet here they were, clinging to him as if he were their lifeline.

The steward, on the other end, couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride. He imagined the look on the faces of those who had mocked Xiang Yu when they saw this scene. With a satisfied nod, he walked away briskly, leaving the three of them alone.

"You can let go now," Xiang Yu said gently, a warm smile spreading across his face. Lian and Mei released their grips, stepping back slightly but still close enough to touch. Mei’s eyes were wide with concern. "Master, we were so worried about you. We wanted to find you."

Lian nodded vigorously. "Yeah, we would have come sooner, but there was an mum... incident." By incident, she meant the fierce sparring match in their home training arena that had left them both injured and subsequently grounded.

Xiang Yu’s sharp eyes didn’t miss the signs of their recent injuries. He examined them closely, his expression shifting to one of fatherly concern. "Who did this to you? Tell me who bullied you," he demanded, his voice softening.

The twins pointed at each other simultaneously, their voices overlapping. "She did it!" Mei accused. "She dislocated my jaw."

Lian countered, "She broke my legs. Look, Master!"

Xiang Yu sighed, rubbing his forehead as the twins began to bicker. "You started it," Mei insisted. "You hit too hard."

Lian defended herself, "Nuh-uh, you hit hard first. Master, she bullied me."

Seeing no end to their argument, Xiang Yu decided to employ his tried-and-true method of diffusing the situation. "Would you like to eat something?" he asked, his tone light.

The mention of food had an immediate effect. The twins’ eyes lit up, their quarrel forgotten. "Of course, Master! We would love to eat something yummy," they chorused, their faces bright with anticipation.

Mei nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we have you, Brother Xin, Brother Zhan, and Brother Bai." _{freewebnøvel.com}