Chapter 1022: Chapter 632: Promise
After leaving the Xu Family, Liu Hun didn’t continue accompanying everyone to collect debts one by one. After all, with the examples of the Wang Family and the Xu Family, it’s likely that the upcoming small families won’t put up much resistance.
If they really resist, Liu Hun can always step in later.
“Liu Hun, do you really think we can collect the debts on our own?” At this moment in the car, both Wen Xiaodao and Miao Yu wore bitter smiles, somewhat helplessly asking Liu Hun.
“Don’t worry, it’s fine. With Old Ghost accompanying you, I don’t think anything major will happen. And if something does happen, just give me a call. These upcoming ones are just some small families, there’s really no need to be overly concerned.” Liu Hun nodded slightly towards the two.
“Alright then.” Wen Xiaodao smiled bitterly before nodding.
Liu Hun had already spoken up to this point, what else could they say? They can’t rely on Liu Hun forever.
After bidding farewell to Wen Xiaodao and the others, Liu Hun headed straight home. Upon returning to the Dragon Sect branch, he immediately saw Zhang Fan and Xue Lan sitting in the courtyard, looking somewhat sullen.
“Why did you two suddenly come back?” Liu Hun asked, somewhat surprised as he looked at them.
As Liu Hun’s voice fell, both Zhang Fan and Xue Lan instinctively turned their gaze towards Liu Hun.
But this time, when Xue Lan’s gaze met Liu Hun, a hint of coldness rose in her beautiful eyes, and then she turned her head away without responding to him.
On the other hand, Zhang Fan, upon seeing Liu Hun return, first showed a trace of joy in his eyes, but then immediately wore a bitter expression.
“What happened?” Liu Hun asked as he approached the two.
“Boss, you… you know what, forget it, let’s talk over there.” Zhang Fan stuttered for a while, then pulled Liu Hun to a corner, sneakily glancing at Xue Lan, and then helplessly said to Liu Hun, “Boss, I’m not saying it’s your fault, but Sister-in-law Xue Lan followed you all the way to the City of Death, and here you are, getting involved with another girl, and so openly. Now the whole city is talking about it. How could Sister-in-law Xue Lan not return?!” Zhang Fan was quite helpless.
Although he knew of Liu Hun’s flirtatious nature, regarding this matter, he indeed felt Liu Hun had gone too far.
During these days, since he was always by Xue Lan’s side, he learned a bit about Xue Lan’s family situation, which is why Zhang Fan felt some sympathy for Xue Lan.
“So it’s because of this matter. I thought it was something serious. Alright, this doesn’t concern you anymore, I’ll go talk to Xiao Lan.” Liu Hun paused for a moment, then slowly walked towards Xue Lan.
Zhang Fan watched the two for a moment, hesitated slightly, and then turned to walk inside the house.
Liu Hun approached Xue Lan, a slight smile on his lips, gently placing his hands on Xue Lan’s shoulders, softly massaging them.
At first, Xue Lan wanted to break free, but no matter how much she struggled, Liu Hun’s hands remained on her shoulders.
“Sorry for making you feel wronged these past few days.” After a while, Liu Hun finally said gently to Xue Lan.
“I don’t feel wronged at all, but someone seems to be enjoying these days quite comfortably?” Xue Lan responded coldly to Liu Hun.
“Are you jealous?” Liu Hun asked Xue Lan with a smile.
“I… I’m not jealous of you. Whatever you want to do is your business, it has nothing to do with me. I just don’t like what you’ve done. If you want to flirt with other girls, I have no complaints, but next time, don’t find a random excuse to send me away!” Xue Lan said through gritted teeth.
Hearing this, Liu Hun released Xue Lan’s shoulders and then walked closer to her, crouched down, and gently held Xue Lan’s hands, sighing, “I know, asking you to come with me was indeed unfair to you. After all, being the eldest daughter of the Xue Family, following me around like this; but this time, with Mu Xiaoqian, it was really a coincidence…”
Then, Liu Hun told Xue Lan everything about what happened with Mu Xiaoqian, not hiding anything about their past relationship. Since Liu Hun had already acknowledged in his heart that Xue Lan was his woman, he felt responsible.
“So according to you, you’re the one who’s actually wronged?” Xue Lan sarcastically remarked, still indifferent after listening to Liu Hun.
“It’s not about who wronged whom. The domestic situation is becoming increasingly serious, and I’ve been away for a long time. I’m not even fully aware of the situation outside now, but I know if I don’t become stronger soon, one day I’ll be completely swallowed up, dragging you all down with me, which is something I don’t want to see. I want to establish my own influence in the City of Death, and for that, I must depend on the Mu Family. In this world, there are many things I can’t control, and gains and losses coexist.” Concluding his words, Liu Hun looked up at the sky, revealing a tired look in his eyes.
Ever since his rebirth, Liu Hun hadn’t had a moment to rest. No matter when or where, he was always preoccupied with this matter; over time, anyone would feel a bit weary.
But Liu Hun knew he couldn’t rest, nor could he admit to feeling tired, otherwise, the responsibilities from both lives would have no one to shoulder them.
At this moment, Xue Lan originally intended to mock Liu Hun with a few words, but seeing his somewhat weary eyes, she suddenly stopped. Her brows slightly furrowed, she didn’t know what she felt; however, her expression had softened a bit.
“Aren’t you very curious about what I’ve been up to lately? I can tell you now. Previously, I went to the Ghost Doctor Clan. If I hadn’t been able to accomplish certain things, I might not have made it back alive. That’s why I arranged for you all to stay elsewhere, so at least for now, you are safe and won’t be implicated because of me,” Liu Hun said, then gently closed his eyes.
At this moment, Xue Lan gently bit her lip, and those small, white jade-like hands couldn’t help but clasp tightly onto Liu Hun’s big hands.
Opening his eyes, Liu Hun gave Xue Lan a faint smile, then said softly, “Though I initially forced you to come here, since you have become my woman, I should bear the responsibility for you.”
These words made Xue Lan’s heart tremble slightly. She had never dealt with matters of the heart before, but now, Xue Lan knew her emotions were in disarray.
She had always thought she hated Liu Hun, yet now found she no longer felt the same hatred as before.
On the contrary, there was a part of her that didn’t want Liu Hun to encounter any danger.
Neither spoke, simply gazing at each other quietly, hands tightly clasped together.
“Xiao Lan, in the future, I want you and Zhang Fan to stay here.” After a long time, Liu Hun earnestly said to Xue Lan.
“Why?” Xue Lan immediately asked in return, without thinking.
“Because once I’ve dealt with things here, I don’t know what events will unfold when I return to the world, but I can already vaguely feel that the day is near. They won’t give me much time, and for so long, they should have realized something. Even if it were me, I would eliminate this danger early in its cradle. If you and Zhang Fan stay here, you can not only help look after the situation here but also avoid some dangers.” Liu Hun said seriously to Xue Lan.
This was the first time Xue Lan saw Liu Hun speak to her so seriously, and she also sensed the seriousness in his eyes.
Evidently, this time, Liu Hun wasn’t joking with her.
“I… I can agree with you, but you must promise me one condition.” Xue Lan wanted to refuse initially, but eventually, she agreed.
Although she hadn’t spent much time with Liu Hun, Xue Lan understood that once Liu Hun decided on something, nobody could change his mind.
Since that was the case, she might as well take a step back.
“Tell me, as long as it’s within my ability, I will agree to it,” Liu Hun nodded.
In his heart, Liu Hun thought Xue Lan would refuse outright, but her reaction surprised him a bit.
“I want you to promise me you’ll come back for me, safe and sound, and I’ll wait for you in the City of Death,” Xue Lan said, her beautiful eyes clear and earnest as she gazed at Liu Hun.
Seeing the care in Xue Lan’s eyes, Liu Hun was slightly taken aback, but before he could respond, Xue Lan wryly smiled and said, “Are you wondering why I’m doing this?”
Liu Hun was silent for a moment, then nodded directly.
“At first, I truly disliked you, even hated you, but at the Xue Family, we have a rule — once attached to a man for life, you belong to him forever; since some things are already fated, I can only choose to accept it willingly,” Xue Lan candidly told Liu Hun.
After listening to Xue Lan’s words, Liu Hun fell silent once more, and after a while, he seriously nodded to Xue Lan, then said, “Don’t worry, I won’t let you become a widow. Such a beautiful girl, no man, including me, could bear that.”
“Without that last sentence, it might have been better,” Xue Lan said.