Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 90

Chapter 90: "I had a run-in with a wolf."

Xiang Yu emerged from the river, water streaming from his drenched robe. He walked past Han Xin oblivious to his gaze lingering on his chest, where the wet fabric clung to his frame. A slight chill crept into his bones as he made his way back to the camp.

Seeing her shiver slightly he did what he would do if it was anyone else which was to offer up his robe. Without a word, he removed his robe and draped it over her shoulders, hoping to offer some warmth to her shivering body. "Here," he said covering her up. He had so many questions, but in the end, he didn’t ask.

Xiang Yu paused, feeling the unexpected weight of the robe and the faint traces of cedarwood dancing at the tip of his nose. He glanced back at Han Xin, his expression unreadable, before shrugging his shoulders and letting the robe fall to the ground. Han Xin wasn’t surprised that she rejected his robe.

"No need," said Xiang Yu and Han Xin’s eyes narrowed as he noticed a fresh injury on her back. Earlier on, she was drenched in blood, and Han Xin thought that it all belonged to the wolf, but as it turns out, she had been hurt.

"You should see the physician as soon as you reach camp," he said, his voice firm as he bent down to pick up his fallen robe, shaking off the dirt. Xiang Yu ignored him his steps steady and his aura cold.

Han Xin watched her walk away her figure looking so pitiful from behind. It was a stark contrast to the fierce devil he had seen earlier. He wanted to dig further into her past and unveil her mysteries. Not only could she use poisons, but she fought with skilful precision like a trained mercenary.

He was sure she could fight as well as Lieutenant Yi Nuo. His brow furrowed as an idea crept up his head. He was thinking of baiting her into a fight with Yi Nuo under the guise of training for her safety to find out the level of her strength. Han Xin wasn’t the only one suspecting that something was off with Peng Xiu. A dark shadow vanished into the trees leaving no trace behind.

Xiang Yu had no idea that he was about to get exposed for being a fake. He approached the camp with the flickering fire casting long shadows. Lian and Mei, who had been frantically searching for him, spotted him first. Their faces lit up with relief, and they rushed over, calling out, "Master!"

"Master!" Lian called out again her voice tinged with panic. "Where have you been?" Xiang Yu’s knees softened but he managed to steady himself while the twins tried to help him walk.

Mei’s eyes widened at the sight of Xiang Yu’s soaked state and the injuries on his back and palm. Those were the only visible ones. She was pretty sure there were even more injuries. "What happened to you? You look terrible."

Yi Nuo, who had been assisting in the search, saw the princess and gasped. "Your Highness, you are completely drenched!" She quickly removed her outer robe, offering it to her. "Here, take this."

This was the second time he had been offered someone’s robe but his rejection was more courteous towards Yi Nuo. He gently shook his head, with a slight smile. "I am fine thank you, Sister Nuo," he said, his voice steady despite the chill. He climbed into the carriage, his movements deliberate and controlled.