Asking For a Beating! 1

As they walked along the alley, there were a few times when Ouyang Xueqing had almost bashed Ling Xiaochen's head against the wall.

The girl had acted all jittery ever since they walked out. Her face was flustered as it was imbued with a pink hue, making her almond colored eyes stood out brighter. There were traces of sweat on her forehead, yet it still made her look like a troubled beauty, making people wished to help her.

Even though she had freckled on some part of her face, yet it didn't diminish her beauty. She was surely going be a devastating beauty when she grew up.

It was all okay, if not for her irritating mumble. "Do I look okay? Can you smell me please? Do I smell weird? What should I say later? What if I messed up? Could you practice with me, you will be An Zhengnan, okay?"

Ouyang Xueqing seethed as her temple throbbed in pain. "Shut up!"

She kinda regretted it now. She shouldn't ask her to come. What was she thinking ah? Oh right, she was trying to pair the two of them. She thought it will be interesting for An Zhengnan to meet Ling Xiaochen.

She had it all planned in her head as she chuckled evilly.

Ling Xiaochen shuddered. She rubbed her arms as she stepped a little far away. "Why…are you smiling suspiciously like that?"

"Nothing." She said cheerfully, the matter of demonic beasts and whatnot had been thrown to the back of her mind.

Ling Wenfu was right, it was just an information. Better not tell anyone about it lest it created panic and confusion.

Even though they didn't know anything, the fact was they had been living peacefully for the last thousands years couldn't be refuted.

So, even if Ouyang Xueqing kept this secret and planned to bury it forever in her heart, it was okay right? She was acting for the benefit of everyone's.

Her good mood lasted for a mere seconds when suddenly, her ears caught a sudden movement not far from the mouth of the alley. They were currently still strolling through the dark alley where they had came from just now.

Just a few steps more and they would arrive on the main street where Ouyang Xueqing could easily find Ren Yupei and An Zhengnan.

Yet, this last few steps were not meant to be taken this night.

Of course, Ling Xiaochen as the daughter of the underground black market's boss had also realized that something was wrong. She slowed her speed down as she discreetly pulled Ouyang Xueqing behind her back.

Ouyang Xueqing was stunned for a second as she watched the slender back.

It was the first time for her to be protected by a stranger.

Should she say that Ling Xiaochen was kind or plain stupid?

Ling Xiaochen had left her back defenseless for her. Did she really trust her that much?

Ouyang Xueqing lowered her head as her eyes glinted. Her heart warmed slightly. She would always remember people's kindness toward her no matter what or who. This act of hers today, she would repay it in the future a thousand folds!

The person that blocked them was none other than Zhang Qianqian, the lady that had lead a group of bullies to surround Ouyang Xueqing before.

If not for Ling Xiaochen interfering, Ouyang Xueqing was certain that she would have made all their family perished from that moment onward.

She had considered them lucky and let them go because she was a magnanimous person.

Yet, Zhang Qianqian had still kept that stupid brain of hers and came looking for her.

Not just her alone, she had brought along with her a dozen of people wearing all black with masks covering their faces. Their bodies emitted strong power and intimidating pressure.

Alas, in front of the two girls with supreme backing, one had the underground black market on her back, the other had the Imperial Family on her feet, Zhang Qianqian's behavior was no more than that of a clown.

Ling Xiaochen herself, upon seeing that the one emerged was Zhang Qianqian, lowered her guard instantly and her lazy manner returned in full force. She even checked her nails in a bored manner "Oh, so it was none other than the lady of Zhang family."

Looking at the fearless Ling Xiaochen, Zhang Qianqian didn't dare to show any defiance. She said coldy: "Ling Xiaochen, this doesn't concern you at all. Leave at once and pretend that you never saw me."

"Pft!" Ling Xiaochen burst out in a fit of giggles. "Who are you acting for? Scared of me yet you dared order me to scram?"

Zhang Qianqian's face flushed in the face of blatant insult. "Ling Xiaochen!"

She picked her ear and said dully: "What?"

Zhang Qianqian was so infuriated that she almost fainted. Yet she couldn't refute because she was indeed scared of offending Ling Xiaochen but it was different if it's the other one. Her eyes fell on the small figure with flower mask.

Her face was half hidden in the dark so Zhang Qianqian couldn't make out her expression. But she was sure that the little shrimp must be terrified now. Look, she was hiding behind Ling Xiaochen frozenly!

Zhang Qianqian's mouth lifted into a smug smile as she pointed at Ouyang Xueqing that was smiling in amusement as if the girl's arrogant act was a mere performance. "Give her to me." She ordered.

She totally didn't realize that Ling Xiaochen's expression grew weirder with each passing second.

Who was she? Pointing a finger at the princess and ordered her around? Did she not want her life anymore? Did she know who the princess' protector was?

It was the strongest knight in the entire mainland, An Zhengnan, and the most cunning minister, Ren Yupei!

"Hey." Ling Xiaochen spoke with a slightly serious tone to prevent any accident. "I warn you to back off now."

"Ha." Zhang Qianqian snorted. "Why are you so adamant in protecting her? She's nothing but a countryside bumpkin! It was fortunate for her that the Zhang family wanted to receive her as my personal servant!"

Ling Xiaochen screamed internally as she heard a faint chuckle behind her back. Even if it was such a small and soft voice, it was nonetheless frightening her until she felt her knees buckle.