Apocalypse Circular-Chapter 521 - 519 Interrogation 2

Lu Luo didn’t know how to continue the interrogation; he wasn’t inept at such things. It just felt somewhat wrong to him. He had slept with her this morning, and it was her first time. To coerce her with forceful measures now seemed somewhat unscrupulous.

As Lu Luo remained silent, Wu Ye Ji certainly wouldn’t keep quiet forever. She tapped on the table.

"Hey, Lu Luo, what’s the matter? You’re not still thinking about what happened this morning, are you? Why take those things so seriously? I’ve already forgotten them."

Wu Ye Ji didn’t understand what had gotten into her. She cared deeply, yet she wanted to speak those words to test Lu Luo’s reaction. But Lu Luo just slightly lifted his head to look at her and then lowered it again. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Hey, why aren’t you saying anything? Weren’t you going to interrogate me? Liu Qi’s death is going to cause quite a stir in the Imperial Capital, right?"

Lu Luo still did not speak. He had felt somewhat guilty about Wu Ye Ji previously, but by now, he had adjusted his mindset. Regarding the incident Wu Ye Ji had caused, Lu Luo began to form a different view of it.

"This incident is very similar to the previous one involving Wu Yi."

"What? What are you talking about?"

"I’m saying, this incident is a repeat of the previous incident with Wu Yi. The way they both unfolded is very similar. Both involved using your ability to create emotional devastation, ultimately leading to tragic events."

Wu Ye Ji suddenly laughed. "I don’t need you to make excuses for me. This incident arose because of me. I indeed misused my power and killed Liu Qi. There’s nothing more to say. Conduct your investigation however you must."

Wu Ye Ji was somewhat angry, but inside, she felt a bit joyful, or perhaps even a sweet sensation. Was Lu Luo making excuses for her? Although she was unsure if Lu Luo was doing this because of their relationship, just seeing him act this way made her quite happy.

But Lu Luo mercilessly burst her bubble. "Don’t get too carried away. The reason I’m investigating this isn’t because of you. It’s because the person behind this incident is extremely dangerous. He might pose a significant threat to me, so that’s why I’m conducting the investigation. Don’t flatter yourself."

Lu Luo’s cold words rapidly changed Wu Ye Ji’s expression. She wanted to argue her point, but after her mouth twitched, she ended up not retorting. In the end, she simply bowed her head again and began to sob once more. And this time, her crying was genuine.

"Hey, are you actually crying now?" Lu Luo was somewhat speechless. He didn’t like to see women cry. He’d simply told the truth, and she had started crying. She’d been so tough before, and now she was all soft. The mindset of a woman truly was hard to grasp.

However, he didn’t go over to comfort Wu Ye Ji at that moment. Wu Ye Ji wasn’t his wife. Since she wasn’t his wife, why should he comfort her?

After pondering for a while, Lu Luo gradually untangled the root of the matter. "Hey, Wu Ye Ji, I want to ask you a question, or maybe a few questions. You have to answer them properly."

Wu Ye Ji ignored him. Though she had stopped crying, she just lay there, silent.

"Hey, what’s wrong with you? I’m dealing with serious matters now. Can you not be so emotional?"

Lu Luo urged her again, but Wu Ye Ji remained unmoved.

"I’ll give you one more chance. If you remain silent, I’m leaving right now."

That was Lu Luo’s trump card, but Wu Ye Ji simply turned her head away and continued to lie there. This truly infuriated Lu Luo. He yanked a chair over and, before Wu Ye Ji could react, he pulled her up.

"Ah?"

Before Wu Ye Ji could respond, Lu Luo hoisted her up against the wall like a little chick. His hand clutched Wu Ye Ji’s neck, yet her face was full of defiance. Even in her gaze, there was a hint of provocation towards Lu Luo.

"I won’t speak! Kill me then!"

"Disobedience needs to be punished."

Lu Luo slapped Wu Ye Ji’s buttocks. The sharp pain made her scream. She looked at Lu Luo in shock.

"Lu Luo, have you lost your mind? This is the Inspection Department!"

"So what if it’s the Inspection Department? Weren’t we here in the morning?"

"But this is an interrogation room! You can’t do this."

"Didn’t I tell you earlier? This is a secret room. Nobody knows we’re here. There aren’t any listening or surveillance devices here. What’s the problem?"

Wu Ye Ji opened her mouth, at a loss for what to say. Her expression began to change from defiant to peculiar as she looked at Lu Luo. "The interrogation room of the Inspection Department... where no one can hear anything! Sounds quite thrilling."

Lu Luo was getting impatient. He didn’t want to waste too much time here; his intention was to quickly deal with Wu Ye Ji and then report back to Wu Yi. But before that, he wanted to fully understand the ins and outs of this matter. If he could gain some information and find out who was behind the earlier incident, that would be ideal. Their interaction that morning had been too strange, preventing Lu Luo from questioning Wu Ye Ji about this matter properly.

"Can you talk now?"

"Hmph. You treat me like this, and you still want me to talk?"

Wu Ye Ji maintained her stubbornness, but Lu Luo was becoming irritated. This woman. She’d better not refuse the toast, or she’ll have to drink the penalty.

"What’s a toast? And what’s a penalty?"

Lu Luo’s brow tightened. He could sense the fragrance from Wu Ye Ji spreading once again. This scent was irresistible even to the faithless. It was the natural charm and allure emanating from Wu Ye Ji. He unconsciously gulped, especially because they were very close, almost pressed against each other. She was almost touching him. This made Lu Luo somewhat unable to control his feelings.

"Forget it, I’m going to get some water."

Lu Luo put Wu Ye Ji down. As he was about to leave, Wu Ye Ji suddenly grabbed his hand.

"What are you doing?" Lu Luo asked guardedly.

"Pour me a cup too. I asked before, but you didn’t do it."

Seeing that Wu Ye Ji didn’t request anything excessive, Lu Luo nodded.

He left the room, but Wu Ye Ji wasn’t just doing nothing. She slowly closed her eyes. Because of their previous contact, she could now confirm one thing: Lu Luo had a strong resistance to the Sequence she released. But he had no such resistance to the personal allure she exuded. Well then, things will be easy from here!

「...」

When Lu Luo returned to the room with two cups of water, he instantly felt something was amiss, yet he couldn’t pinpoint what exactly was wrong. His pupils shrank slightly when he looked at Wu Ye Ji. At that moment, Wu Ye Ji had propped her legs, one on each side, on the arms of the interrogation room chair.

"Woman, what you’re doing is very dangerous."

"Are you feeling it now? I thought you had absolutely no feelings for me!"

Truth be told, Lu Luo had never seen a woman so provocative. This feeling was completely different from other women. And this intensely provocative woman actually behaved this way only in his presence, showing only a pitiable side to others. Furthermore, this woman was an Imperial Princess pursued by many. The conquest of such a woman gave Lu Luo an extraordinary sense of pleasure. He slowly walked up to Wu Ye Ji, his fist slightly clenched, as if contemplating something. After a while, he firmly grasped Wu Ye Ji.

The forty-eight hours of detention was enough for two Seventh Tier experts to contend for a long time.

「...」

This continued from a little past midnight until nine o’clock the next morning. When Wu Ye Ji, dazed and satisfied, leaned against Lu Luo’s chest, Lu Luo finally realized, in hindsight, what he had done. This woman... was really outrageous!

"Is this attractive power of yours cultivated, or is it innate?"

"Of course, it’s innate. Do you think such a power can be cultivated?"

"Indeed," Lu Luo nodded.

Wu Ye Ji stretched languidly, her firm figure unabashedly displayed before Lu Luo. Lu Luo sat in front of her, his lips twitching slightly. This woman was too much! If it weren’t for pressing matters, he’d probably continue.

"Do I look good?"

"Humph." This time it was Lu Luo’s turn to turn his head away, not answering.

"Hehe." Wu Ye Ji laughed proudly.

No matter what, she had achieved her goal; Lu Luo was indeed as she had imagined. It wasn’t that he had no feelings for her. He was just too restrained, so much so that subduing him had come at a great cost. And the sensation of being with Lu Luo was somewhat addictive for Wu Ye Ji. Lu Luo’s strong physique and his aura of power gave her an unprecedented feeling of fulfillment.

"Lu Luo, you are really good. I really like this feeling."

"It’s okay. You’re a bit better than the rickshaws at the club."

"Huh?" Wu Ye Ji didn’t quite understand what he meant by the club’s rickshaws.

"Nothing much. I used to ride those rickshaws a lot when I was young. Riding you feels kind of similar."

Lu Luo started talking nonsense, and Wu Ye Ji was somewhat lost. However, the feeling of being with Lu Luo made her a bit addicted and happy.

"Lu Luo, it would be great if you could always be with me. If we could always be together, it wouldn’t matter even if I didn’t become the Emperor."

Wu Ye Ji was dead serious, but Lu Luo didn’t want to accept this seriousness. He casually said, "It’s very easy. Why don’t you just come and be my maid?"

"You..."

Although she was angry, Wu Ye Ji still didn’t want to spoil the feeling between them at that moment. Lu Luo was too heartless towards her. Perhaps it was because he already had a wife and children. But having a wife and children wasn’t really a problem, was it? The Princes of the Imperial Family and those Ministers each had a multitude of wives and children. Why was Lu Luo so resistant to such a situation... In the end, it was still because she herself was too fond of the feeling of being intimate with Lu Luo.

"I like that kind of intimacy with you, Lu Luo..."

"You’ve never tried other men. In fact, they’re all pretty much the same."

"If I let another man sleep with me now, would you be willing?"

This question from Wu Ye Ji was a soul-searching one that suddenly silenced Lu Luo. Although he said such things, in reality, he was a man with a very strong possessive streak. If Wu Ye Ji were just some worthless pretty face, then he could indeed be completely heartless and not care at all. But Wu Ye Ji wasn’t like that. Her innocence seemed to have been taken by him at some inexplicable moment. In some ways, I do bear some responsibility! And Wu Ye Ji herself...

"Ahem, I don’t know."

"Hehe. Men who say one thing and mean another. You all like to treat the women you’ve possessed as your private property."

Wu Ye Ji grinned; she had already gotten the answer she wanted. Although Lu Luo didn’t respond directly, his reaction was enough for her.

She took the initiative to sit on Lu Luo’s lap, hugging him tightly, and pressed her face against his chest. The fascination with this feeling had caused some changes in Wu Ye Ji’s heart. These changes led her to make some decisions that she would never have considered making before. She extended the invitation again, "Be with me. If we join forces, we can definitely become the rulers of this world."

"What did you say? You’re an Imperial Princess! In the old imperial system, that’s the highest rank of princess. You’re asking me now? If the Imperial Family found out, they could kill me directly!"

Lu Luo’s scalp tingled as he waved his hands dismissively. He had just been joking earlier and hadn’t expected Wu Ye Ji, this crazy woman, to be so audacious. To think she’d dare to make such a proposal and then immediately commit to it herself!

"Are you scared? Actually, there’s no need to be so afraid. As long as we join hands, there’s nothing in this world that can stop us. Becoming the rulers of the world is not an impossible feat. In the daytime, I would be the Emperor, but at night, I would be yours. Don’t you think that’s exciting?"

It did sound exciting, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t live long enough to enjoy such a thrill, Lu Luo thought. Besides, her talk of world domination seems a bit funny. This woman has no idea what’s out there in the world. She probably hasn’t even seen any of the truly terrifying things that exist.

"The rulers of this world? Heh, stop joking. You have no idea what’s in this world or what can happen. A Seventh Tier being is just a slightly larger ant in this world."

Originally, Wu Ye Ji thought Lu Luo would come up with some strange reasons to refuse her, but he ended up saying these things instead. It seemed like he was alluding to something, yet at the same time, as if he had said nothing at all.

"So, you understand this world very well?"

"Yes, I understand the nature of this world very well. At least, better than you do."