Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 520

Chapter 520: A kiss goodluck

Xiang Yu stepped out first, the car door closing with a soft click. Han Xin followed, his face unreadable. The air was heavy with a metallic scent, and the cracked earth stretched endlessly before them. Han Zhan approached, worry etched into his features.

"What happened in there?" he asked, his voice tinged with unease.

"Nothing," Han Xin replied curtly. "Send in the drones. We need air readings from the cracks."

Han Zhan hesitated for a moment before nodding. His gaze flickered to Xiang Yu, but he said nothing. Together, they set up the drones. The small machines with radiation sensors gleamed in the fading sunlight. One by one, seven drones took to the sky, a synchronized ascent that held an unexpected beauty.

As the machines disappeared into the valley’s depths, Su Jing approached Xiang Yu, her steps light as shadows. She leaned in close, her voice barely audible. "What’s your plan, exactly? Once the drones bring back the readings, they will expose your lies." Who didn’t know that death valley was extremely hostile that a lot of mutated beast suffocated in there.

Xiang Yu smirked, his expression unperturbed. "And what then? Your lord can put a bullet in my heart... it’s simple."

Su Jing stared at him, stunned by his calm acceptance. The man who had clashed with Han Xin several times in the past now seemed eerily resigned. Her thoughts swirled, confusion thick in the air.

Han Xin’s sharp voice cut through. "Xiang Yu! Come here."

Both turned toward him, Xiang Yu’s smirk lingering. He strolled over, his stride relaxed, his bright demeanour contrasting with the heavy atmosphere. "What’s wrong?" he asked, eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Nothing," Han Xin replied tersely, forcing down the irritation that bubbled just below the surface.

Han Zhan interjected, trying to cut through the tension. "We just need to prepare you to get inside Death Valley."

Xiang Yu shrugged, confidence radiating from him. "No need. Like I said, the air in there is safe."

Han Xin frowned. He much preferred that Xiang Yu wore full protective gear and a gas mask but Xiang Yu seemed pretty confident. "Get him a safety harness."

They quickly strapped a harness around Xiang Yu’s waist. As they finished, the driver, who had been silent until now, stepped forward with the final piece. "Raise your arms," he instructed.

Xiang Yu complied, his demeanour cheerful. "Sure, sorry to trouble you," he said, flashing a smile so charming the driver had to do a double take, momentarily caught off guard.

Just then, Han Xin emerged from the side, his presence commanding attention. "I will do it," he declared, the sternness in his voice cutting through the moment.

Terrified by Han Xin’s aura, the driver immediately handed over the harness. Han Xin moved in, lowering his head to concentrate, his expression serious as he began to fasten the safety harness. At that moment, he felt Xiang Yu’s gaze piercing through him, an almost tangible weight that made his skin prickle.

"If you run away..." Han Xin said, raising his head to meet Xiang Yu’s before continuing to say, "I will kill you."

Xiang Yu smirked and said, "And if I don’t run away you can kill me... in bed."

Han Xin’s eyes darkened before tightening the harness. His fingers brushed against Xiang Yu’s waist making him uncomfortable. He quickly retracted his hand his breath caught in his throat. Xiang Yu said, "Do we have an agreement."

Han Xin said, "Don’t mess around."

Xiang Yu chuckled softly. He wasn’t done messing with him. He lowered his head his gaze meeting Han Xin’s eyelashes. Xiang Yu said, "Then how about a kiss for good luck." Han Xin raised his head abruptly and said will you stop.

Xiang Yu looked into those eyes for a second the tension between them intense. Xiang Yu smiled slightly and said okay, I will stop his face, leaning a little closer, his warm breath tickling Han Xin’s skin. It was then Han Xin realised that they way were too close.