Chapter 1490: Chapter 1488: Heaven and Earth Unresponsive to My Cries!

"Stop!"

The Divine Phoenix was truly panicked, fear evident in her eyes, her gaze wavering.

She didn’t dare glance at Lan Zhengqing standing before her.

His expression was downright terrifying!

Hideous.

Sleazy.

Sullen.

Furious.

Those scarlet eyes held a smile, looking at her menacingly, as if she were prey already in hand, ready to be humiliated and tortured in the most brutal way!

"Stop!"

The Divine Phoenix’s voice trembled slightly, still trying to break free from Lan Zhengqing’s control.

Lan Zhengqing raised his eyebrows, showing a look of annoyance.

He released his grip.

The Divine Phoenix thought Lan Zhengqing had a change of heart, intending to let her go, just as she was about to get up.

Smack!

Lan Zhengqing, without hesitation, slapped the Divine Phoenix heavily across the face, causing blood to trickle from her mouth, her face instantly swelling.

Her head hit the ground heavily, blood oozing from her injury.

"Damn it, you’re so damn annoying! Why are you shouting? Why shout?! Do you think yelling will bring someone to rescue you? Do you think struggling like this will free you from my grip?! I’m warning you, behave, don’t struggle anymore, it’s useless! If you piss me off, there will be hell to pay!"

Smack!

Lan Zhengqing was clearly still angry, looking at the Divine Phoenix collapsed, he delivered another sharp slap with the back of his hand.

Two consecutive slaps left the Divine Phoenix dazed.

Her head spun, everything seemed to whirl around her.

The Divine Phoenix’s consciousness grew hazy, her vision alternated between pitch black and blurred, only vaguely making out Lan Zhengqing’s shadow.

She felt a hand reaching toward her chest, grasping her clothing, preparing to tear it apart forcefully.

She didn’t know where the strength came from, but suddenly she extended her hand and grabbed that repulsive hand.

"Stop...stop..."

The Divine Phoenix had little strength left, her voice weak and faintly tinged with tears.

Of course, she didn’t want to show her cowardice in front of Lan Zhengqing.

But the current situation truly made her feel utterly anxious.

Calling for help was futile.

Desperate and helpless!

Lan Zhengqing angrily flung the Divine Phoenix’s hand aside. "I’ve already warned you to be obedient. Why can’t you just listen? Do you insist on opposing me? Can’t you simply enjoy this?"

"Stop...stop..."

Snap—

Lan Zhengqing lightly snapped his fingers.

Suddenly, a few ice columns sprang from the ground, instantly wrapping around the Divine Phoenix’s wrists and ankles, binding her firmly to the ground like chains, preventing any movement.

"You forced me to do this."

Lan Zhengqing chuckled coldly, the corners of his lips curling slightly, as he reached to unfasten the Divine Phoenix’s second button.

Her neck was like soft jade, her skin like snow.

Gulp!

He swallowed heavily, his eyes fixated.

The Divine Phoenix’s hands and feet were bound, unable to move. She could only allow Lan Zhengqing’s lustful gaze to scrutinize her, with no place to hide, and no way to escape.

An overwhelming sense of humiliation and shame engulfed her!

Thoughts of ending her own life even crossed her mind!

Yet.

She was unable to move, even death was a luxury beyond reach!

"You might as well kill me! Just kill me!" She suddenly roared at Lan Zhengqing, filled with anguish and rage.

"Kill you? Haha, I can’t bear that. I did want to kill you before, but now I’ve changed my mind. A stunning beauty like you is in my grasp; wouldn’t it be a waste not to enjoy you thoroughly? If you cooperate, I might even spare your life," Lan Zhengqing whispered darkly, his fingers sliding gently across her fair skin, his body trembling as he laughed sinisterly.

...

Elsewhere.

Zhu Qilue, holding Tian Lu by the arm, was quickly heading toward Wenyu City, with Lan Yunwei following behind.

"Halt!"

The city gate guards spotted Zhu Qilue, unfamiliar to them, and saw Tian Lu battered, immediately barking a stern command.

The guards approached to check, intending to block Zhu Qilue’s path, but were taken aback upon seeing Lan Yunwei behind him.

"Miss!"

The two exclaimed in unison, bending over respectfully.

"I need to bring him in."

Lan Yunwei didn’t glance at either of them, striding confidently into Wenyu City.

Zhu Qilue shrugged, quickly following in Lan Yunwei’s footsteps.

After a few steps.

Lan Yunwei suddenly halted, turning to look at the two guards. "Seen Lan Zhengqing?"

The two guards were stunned, looking at each other. "The young master? Uh..." They mumbled awkwardly, showing difficulty.

"Why are you hesitating? Speak!" Lan Yunwei sensed something amiss, shouting angrily.

The guards shuddered, their bodies tensing, stammering, "Seen...seen him...the young master returned from outside earlier..."

"Was he with anyone?"

"..."

"Do you wish to die?"

Overpowering murderous intent!

Lan Yunwei’s gaze darkened, glaring at them intently, her eye twitching fiercely.

"With...with..." Terrified, the two guards replied hastily.

Though they knew they shouldn’t disclose Lan Zhengqing’s whereabouts freely, since Lan Yunwei, the esteemed young lady, asked, they couldn’t possibly deceive her.

Therefore, they truthfully described what they had seen.

"Two women?" Lan Yunwei partially closed her eyes, flashing a cold gleam, then shifted her gaze to Zhu Qilue.

Zhu Qilue shrugged, his mouth twisted into a "told you so" expression.

"Yes... yes, two women...we didn’t missee... and they aren’t women from our Water Clan..." The guards reiterated their accounts confidently.

Lan Yunwei nodded, added no more, and quickened her pace, heading straight for Lan Zhengqing’s residence. Zhu Qilue, still holding Tian Lu, promptly followed suit.

Only after Lan Yunwei and Zhu Qilue departed did the guards straighten up, faces pale from fear, sweat covering their foreheads.

"Phew... That was terrifying..."

"The young lady’s presence truly is overwhelming; I almost passed out from a single word."

"What’s happening today, why are there so many outsiders entering Wenyu City?"

"Who knows? It’s beyond our control, just focus on guarding the place."

"The young lady and the young master might have some conflict."

"Alright, don’t say more."

"Did you see Tian Lu earlier? The young master’s follower beaten like that, the conflict must be significant. I wonder what’s going on? When the young lady heard about the young master bringing two women, her expression changed."

"Shut up already! Can’t you keep your mouth shut sometimes!"

Fear-stricken, the other hastily intervened, aware that if their gossip were overheard, they’d likely lose their heads. Openly discussing Lan Family matters could be capital offense!

With the Water Clan’s Lan Family in power, no one dared offend them, and even discussing them required utmost caution.

But.

Today’s happenings were truly peculiar.

Wenyu City, accustomed to calm, suddenly became lively, with numerous outsiders infiltrating—a situation not seen in a century or two.

The guards couldn’t help but feel uneasy, a sense of impending doom looming.

Involuntarily, they simultaneously glanced toward Lan Zhengqing’s residence, furrowing their brows tightly.

"Seems like something big is about to happen."

"Who knows..."