FRGNM -Chapter 145 Come With Me

Nodding, the King of Eastern Capital smiled faintly and said, “You guessed right. She didn’t go back—she ran to your Evil King Island instead. If you don’t return now, the forces of Qiongyu Immortal Island will arrive sooner or later. What’s more, without you as the main force, your seven Great Protectors can only do their best to barely hold Evil King Island at their own level.”

“When did this happen?!” Luo Mingyu’s expression darkened. His hands were already clenched tightly. Having come here, he had neglected what was happening on Evil King Island.

Touching the bridge of his nose, the King of Eastern Capital chuckled softly. “A few days ago. As for whether you go back or not, that’s up to you. I won’t force you. But you’d better think carefully about the matter of Evil King Island.”

“Mm…” Quickly leaving the room, Luo Mingyu tightened his fists. He had to go talk to that woman—at the very least, he had to make things clear with her and ask her to come with him.

After all, this was not a place to stay long-term.

A cold light flashed in his eyes as Luo Mingyu reached out to push open the familiar door. But just as he raised his right hand, the person inside opened the door.

“It’s you. Come in.”

Her voice was utterly indifferent, devoid of any extra emotion. The cold, upright woman opened the door and let the man enter.

Clenching his fists, Luo Mingyu walked into the room. Watching her pour him tea, he frowned slightly and said, “Ruoxi, I have something to tell you. You—”

“I also have something to say. But you go first.” She slowly sat down, Ling Ruoxi staring ahead with indifference. Her eyes, however, had no focus as she coldly looked at Luo Mingyu.

“Come with me—back to Evil King Island. My target is Qiongyu Immortal Island. I’ll break through the island and rescue your mother. You won’t have to worry so much. Believe me—just come with me!” Unable to suppress the agitation in his heart any longer, the seated man quickly reached out and grasped her slender hands.

His dark eyes were filled with firm resolve. He believed the person before him would not disappoint him. So Luo Mingyu continued, “After we rescue your mother—my future mother-in-law—I’ll marry you properly and make you my wife in name and in fact. I won’t let anyone gossip about you again!”

“Luo Mingyu.”

“Mm.”

The man sitting there smiled faintly. If he had said this earlier, how wonderful that would have been. But now, there was no need anymore.

She did not need to rely on anyone else’s strength to gain anything. If it were before, perhaps she would have felt a little happy—like a small woman tasting the fruit of love, getting excited once in a while.

“I’m sorry.” With a faint smile, Ling Ruoxi pushed away Luo Mingyu’s hand and shook her head. “It’s already too late. I’ve decided to stay here and go nowhere. You should go back to your Evil King Island. Ever since we left Duanyun State, haven’t we already settled everything between us? What’s the point of saying these things now?”

“I know you’re angry with Sheng Ling’er. She’s just a little girl. There’s no need to argue with her. Besides, she saved my life back then. We—”

“So you two are a match made in heaven. Treat her well. She’s a… pretty good girl.” Going against her own heart to say such words, Ling Ruoxi let out a bitter smile. What a ‘good girl.’ She didn’t know who had once schemed to frame her. This man didn’t even believe her—so why should she believe him?

She had trusted him. But now, there was no need.

Only by being strong herself—strong without relying on others—could she stand firm in this world. If another woman appeared, with her own weak appearance, the man before her would be taken away by someone else again.

Bang!

The table shattered violently. Luo Mingyu’s expression turned extremely ugly. His eyes stared coldly at the woman before him as he asked in a low voice, “What did you say, Ling Ruoxi? What exactly are you thinking? Say it simply!”

“Simply put, I wish you both happiness. I think finding a man who loves me would be better—less exhausting. I plan to marry the King of Eastern Capital. That’s why I’m staying here. My mind is made up. If you want to leave, then leave!” She suddenly stood up, her cold gaze fixed on the man before her.

“Say that again!” Veins bulged on Luo Mingyu’s face. His fists crackled as he clenched them, his expression turning terrifying. He was holding himself back with all his might, afraid that he would explode at any moment.

As long as—just as long as—she said it was all a lie, that she was deceiving him, it would be enough! Say it! Say it! His black eyes were already drowned in rage.

But the woman standing there turned her back to him, took a deep breath of cold air, and said in a trembling voice with a light laugh, “I—I said I’m going to marry the King of Eastern Capital. I won’t go with you. You should leave…”

“Say that again!” Like an eagle’s talons, his hands suddenly seized her wrist. His furious eyes nearly bulged out as he gripped her tightly, his left hand clamping around her neck. He couldn’t believe it—how could she be so heartless? Why?!

“Tell me that everything you said was a lie! Come with me—come with me!” Why did she never listen to him? Why did she always go against him? Why?!

Pain!

A sharp pain shot through her wrist. Ling Ruoxi hurriedly retreated backward, but the merciless hand clamped directly around her throat. In that instant, everything went black before her eyes, as if her soul were about to leave her body.

“I’m not going with you, Luo Mingyu! I already said it—I’m going to marry the King of Eastern Capital! I won’t go with you!” Stubbornly staring at the man before her, Ling Ruoxi struggled, wishing she could escape this dangerous man right now.

Why had he changed so suddenly? His aura was far too terrifying—she was no match for him at all.

Not going. Not going!

Only those words echoed in her mind. The man restraining her let out a cold laugh and, following her words, indifferently released his hands.

The moment Ling Ruoxi drew in fresh air, a purple light suddenly enveloped the entire room, completely isolating it from the outside. Even the fallen leaves drifting outside froze in midair.

The woman standing there turned pale. She knew this barrier—this man had actually controlled time within space, setting up a separate domain?

“What are you trying to do, Luo Mingyu?!” She almost roared as Ling Ruoxi retreated again and again. The dangerous aura spread, as if it were about to swallow her whole.

Bang!

Her foot slipped, and she fell hard to the ground. Instinctively raising her hand, her fair, tender palm was already scraped raw.

Ripping off his waist sash, the standing man showed no mercy. He grabbed Ling Ruoxi by the hair and flung her toward the bed.

“It hurts—Luo Mingyu, you’re crazy!” Tears nearly fell from her eyes as she slammed into the wood. Her ankle was already bruised purple, giving her no chance to say more.

The enraged man showed not the slightest restraint. His bloodshot eyes stared at the woman beneath him as he reached out and seized her throat. “Tell me—come with me. What you just said was a lie!”

“Luo Mingyu, can you stop being so childish? I already said I’m marrying the King of Eastern Capital. I won’t go with you. Is your way of taking revenge on a woman limited to physical torment?” Ling Ruoxi gritted her teeth and shouted.

The man above her gave her no chance at all, abruptly lifting her—

“Stop! Let go, Luo Mingyu!” The pain at her scalp nearly made Ling Ruoxi pass out. Gritting her teeth, she endured it, trying to follow the pulling force to break free.

“Ah… it hurts… Luo Mingyu, you’re not human!” The pain below made her cry out. Tears slid down her face as she fiercely clawed at Luo Mingyu’s hand, trying to make him release her.

She hated this kind of coercion. She hated that he didn’t understand her. Why was he always so foolish when it came to emotions? Luo Mingyu—why could he never understand?

There was no need for any explanation. In his eyes, mercy no longer existed.

The intense pain nearly made Ling Ruoxi lose consciousness. There was no pleasure at all. Her small face turned deathly pale, cold sweat pouring down her forehead. Her bloodless lips were already bitten open.

“Why are you so cheap? I was going to marry you properly—why won’t you marry me? Why?! What’s so good about the King of Eastern Capital? What can that man give you? Why can’t you understand my heart? Do I need to tear out my heart and guts before you’ll understand what I mean?!”

He hated it—hated that the woman before him wouldn’t give him a chance, hated that she wouldn’t go with him. Why was she always so heartless, always so willful?

He could tolerate anything—except her acting alone like this. Weren’t the two of them supposed to be one? Why did she always keep everything bottled up, telling others instead of telling him?

Only pain remained. The woman, completely numb, had no strength left. Her tears had long since dried up, and she could no longer even cry out. She could only dig her nails deeply into Luo Mingyu’s back.

“Why…” With a bitter smile, Luo Mingyu looked at the woman lying unconscious on the bed. He didn’t know how dejected he felt. In just one night, stubble had grown across his face. His bloodshot eyes stared at her sleeping form, at the marks on her body that belonged to him alone.