Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 391

Chapter 391: Where is the fun in that?

"Who, them? Nah," Xiang Yu replied with a dismissive wave. "They will stop fighting and get up to some mischief very soon."

Han Xin held up Xiang Yu’s leg, helping him slide on the boot. He tied the shoelace carefully, his brow furrowing with concern. "If you feel any discomfort, just stop. I will avenge you in the future."

Xiang Yu chuckled softly. "Don’t worry. I won’t push myself too far."

Han Xin finished tying the laces and looked up, searching Xiang Yu’s eyes for assurance. "You promise?"

Xiang Yu caressed Han Xin’s chin, his touch gentle. "I promise."

Just as Xiang Yu had predicted, the twins stopped fooling around and were already up to no good. Lian looked at him with a bright smile. "Master, we will put money on you."

Mei chimed in, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes! You will win against that bastard, and we will be rich!"

Xiang Yu raised an eyebrow. "Are you short of money? I can transfer some to you so you will stop gambling."

Mei shook her head, a playful pout on her lips. "Where is the fun in that?"

Lian nodded, her arms crossed. "We like earning our own money by taking it from stupid people."

Xiang Yu chuckled, a warm smile spreading across his face. "Fine, I will win to fill up your pockets." He stood up, and Han Xin reached out, holding his hand. Han Xin rubbed his thumb gently on the back of Xiang Yu’s hand.

"Remember what you promised?" Han Xin asked, concern flickering in his eyes.

"I will," Xiang Yu replied confidently. Just then, they heard a soft click.

Mei had just taken a picture of them holding hands. "Oh no!" she swore, realizing she had been caught.

Lian rolled her eyes. "You idiot! Why didn’t you mute the shutter sound?"

"How was I supposed to know it was on?" Mei shot back, defensively.

Xiang Yu laughed, while Han Xin felt his face flush, unsure where to put his eyes. He wasn’t worried that Lian and Mei would post the pictures on Star Net. He was more concerned about how to ask them to send them to him privately.

"Here, take another one," Xiang Yu said, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Before Han Xin could react, Xiang Yu leaned in and kissed him. Mei captured that moment with her camera, while Lian squealed in excitement. Christmas came too early for them.

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The four of them left the private room, their spirits high. As they walked down the hallway to the arena entrance, they encountered Sirius. He looked far from serious, a sly smirk dancing on his lips. His attendant adjusted the zipper near his neck while he turned to Xiang Yu.

"I thought you would have changed your mind and let your guard dog fight for you," he taunted.

Lian and Mei, who already disliked Sirius, immediately shifted into fight mode. They stepped in front of Xiang Yu, their expressions fierce, like loyal dogs ready to protect their master. To Sirius, they looked less like fierce dogs and more like little puppies throwing a tantrum.

A flicker of surprise crossed Sirius’s face. He hadn’t realized that Xiang Yu had become so close to the former Marshal’s granddaughters. He had to admire Xiang Yu’s skills in forging such strong bonds.