Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 554

Chapter 554: A mouse in a cat’s cage.

Xiang Yu slid into the back seat of the sleek black car, the leather cool against his skin. Lian and Mei followed, their laughter muted by the thrum of the engine.

He had expected Han Xin to join them, but instead, he watched with a flicker of confusion as his dear husband chose the car behind.

Through the side mirror, Xiang Yu caught sight of Han Xin. His expression was icy, a mix of frustration and determination as he hot into the car. Da Hei passed by heading towards the car Xiang Yu was in but Han Zhan reached out, grabbing Da Hei by the collar and pulling him inside with a swift yank, almost like a parent scolding a child.

The tension was palpable, and Han Zhan shot Xiang Yu a questioning look. Their eyes locked through the glass, a silent exchange of discontent. Without breaking the gaze, Han Zhan opened the front passenger door, stepping in with a purposeful stride.

Xiang Yu sighed seeing that he had also offended Han Zhan. "Isn’t Da Hei coming?" Lian asked, glancing back at the other car.

Mei craned her neck toward the other car, confusion etched on her face. "I can’t see him."

"He won’t be riding with us," Xiang Yu said flatly, trying to keep his voice steady.

Lian furrowed her brow. "Oh, then what about Big Brother?"

"He will be riding with Da Hei," Xiang Yu replied.

Both Lian and Mei gasped, eyebrows raised in disbelief. Just then, the driver’s door opened, and Kai Wang slid into the seat beside Xiang Yu. A momentary hush enveloped the car.

"That’s like putting a mouse inside a cat’s cage," Lian exclaimed, her eyes wide.

"More like a lamb in a den of wolves," Mei added, glancing back curiously.

Xiang Yu rubbed his forehead, frustration bubbling beneath his calm exterior. Was this their first major fight as a couple? He doubted it could get any more complicated.

"What’s wrong?" Kai Wang asked, concern flickering across his face.

"Nothing," Xiang Yu replied, forcing a smile.

At that moment, the car behind them cranked into gear and slowly pulled up beside theirs. Han Zhan, his window rolled down, leaned out slightly. "We will take the lead. Stay vigilant," he instructed, his tone leaving no room for argument.