Chapter 634 - 630: Identity Exposed

Chapter 634: Chapter 630: Identity Exposed

Hong Yu’s eyes flew wide open.

Having just woken from a deep slumber, his vision was still a little blurry.

The scene before him was hazy, as if a thin veil of gauze covered his eyes.

Despite the haze, Hong Yu couldn’t help but gulp. He realized that a delicate and graceful figure stood before him, her back turned to him. One by one, layers of a gauzy dress slipped from her body, fluttering to the ground as softly as goose down.

It was a flawless, pale back, with a slender waist he could have encircled with one hand.

*GULP!*

Hong Yu couldn’t help but blink. He muttered, ’My god, have I been a virgin for so long that I’m getting desperate? Why am I having this kind of dream?’

As he was marveling at this...

Suddenly, the graceful woman seemed to hear his voice and froze as if struck by lightning.

A shrill "AHH!" immediately followed.

"What’s wrong? What’s wrong? What happened?"

Hong Yu shot bolt upright, looking around in a daze.

As he did, his vision finally cleared up—and that’s when the problem started.

Once he saw the scene clearly, Hong Yu finally confirmed that he wasn’t dreaming. The graceful figure before him was none other than the Peacock King’s youngest daughter, Kong Jie.

It turned out...

after Kong Jie had brought Hong Yu back yesterday, she had cared for him diligently, staying up all night.

Just moments ago, she had confirmed his injuries were stable. Since Hong Yu was still unconscious and she hadn’t changed her clothes all night, she felt sticky and uncomfortable, so she decided to change right there in the room.

Who would have thought that Hong Yu would wake up at that exact moment!

...

Lines of exasperation formed on Hong Yu’s forehead as cold sweat dripped down his face. He forced a bitter smile. "S-Sorry, I-I thought I was dreaming!"

If he hadn’t tried to explain, it might have been better. His explanation immediately made Kong Jie realize that he had likely seen everything.

But Kong Jie had a quiet and gentle nature. Plus, Hong Yu had once helped cure her of Soul Poison, making him her savior. She understood that he hadn’t peeked on purpose, so all she could do was blush, crouch down, and say, "Th-Th-Then you can’t tell anyone about this!"

Hong Yu nodded vigorously. "I won’t. I promise I’ll take this secret to my grave!"

’Tell anyone?’

’What kind of joke is that? Go around telling people I watched the Peacock King’s daughter change? If the Peacock King found out, wouldn’t he have me castrated?’

Kong Jie let out a sigh of relief at Hong Yu’s promise. Her pretty face was bright red, like a ripe peach. She hesitated, "Th-Th-Then turn around first. I-I need to put my clothes on!"

"Okay, I’ll turn around right now!"

As Hong Yu spoke, he started to turn, but then something went wrong. "Ouch!" he yelped, quickly turning back around.

At that exact moment, Kong Jie, not suspecting a thing, swiftly stood up to get dressed, directly facing Hong Yu. And at this moment, she was completely bare!

And so...

"AHH! You liar, you tricked me..."

Kong Jie quickly covered her chest and squatted down.

Her eyes filled with tears; she clearly felt wronged and deceived by Hong Yu.

Hong Yu looked mortified and quickly explained, "No, listen to me... There’s a mirror on the wall this bed is against. When I turned around just now, I... well, you know..."

"A mirror?"

Kong Jie froze.

Looking up, her bright eyes did indeed see a mirror on the wall. She remembered that she had specifically asked someone to put it there.

The anger on her face subsided a little. Looking pitiful and wronged, she said, "Then close your eyes... no, cover your head with the blanket. You absolutely cannot peek!"

"Okay!"

Hong Yu dove headfirst under the covers.

The rustling sound of clothes being put on followed. After a while, he felt someone pat the blanket. "You can come out now. I-I’m dressed!"

"Huh? Finally? Good grief, I almost suffocated in here!"

Hong Yu threw off the blanket, gasping for a few frustrated breaths before looking at Kong Jie.

The sight made him stare blankly for a moment.

Kong Jie had changed into a sky-blue dress. The soft, form-fitting material outlined her delicate figure. Her long, shapely legs were faintly visible beneath the thin gauze of the skirt, leaving much to the imagination.

"What are you looking at? My father said it’s impolite to stare at a girl like that!" Kong Jie said in a clear voice.

"Ah, haha!"

Hong Yu laughed awkwardly and scratched the back of his head. "Right, how long was I out?"

"A full day and night! I was the one taking care of you. Everyone on Peacock Mountain went out with my father, so I had no choice but to bring you back to my room..." Kong Jie sounded a little aggrieved as she spoke. She was a precious young lady of high birth, extremely delicate.

Normally, aside from occasionally cooking a small dish for the Peacock King, she had never even drawn water to wash her own face.

But yesterday, she had managed to carry Hong Yu all the way back to her room.

And she had cared for him all night.

Looking at Kong Jie pouting with her small lips, Hong Yu felt a bit awkward. He thought for a moment and took a hairpin from his clothes.

It was something he had found in the Storage Ring left behind by Bai Luoxue. It was a Fifth-Grade Primordial Weapon accessory—not only beautiful but also functional for self-defense. He smiled and handed it to Kong Jie. "Here, this is for you. Thank you for taking care of me!"

"What a beautiful hairpin!"

A hint of delight flashed in Kong Jie’s eyes, but she hesitated. "But my father said I shouldn’t casually accept things from others!"

"Heh heh..."

Hong Yu chuckled to himself. ’Another naive little girl sheltered by her father.’ He then pressed it into Kong Jie’s hand. "Don’t worry. You saved me yesterday. This is a thank-you gift!"

"Okay!"

Kong Jie beamed, placed the hairpin in her hair, and looked in the mirror. She raised her lovely eyebrows and smiled happily. "Does it look good?"

"Absolutely stunning!"

Hong Yu gave her a thumbs-up.

He looked around, confirming that this was indeed Kong Jie’s room, then asked, "By the way, where is your father and the others?"

"My father and the Xishang King led their men to fight the Lion Tribe and the Great Ape Tribe all night!"

Kong Jie said, tilting her head.

There was a trace of distaste in her expression; she clearly disliked all the fighting and killing.

"Oh, right!"

Kong Jie suddenly held up a finger, blinked, and said to Hong Yu, "Father had someone send me a message earlier. He said that if you woke up, you should go see the Xishang King. It seems they have something they want to talk to you about!"

"The Xishang King? Alright, I’ll go right now!"

Hong Yu nodded.

He was about to leave when he noticed Kong Jie looking at him as if she wanted to say something but was holding back. He couldn’t help but ask, "What is it? Is there something you want to say to me?"

"Huh? N-No..."

Like a startled fawn, Kong Jie clasped her hands behind her back and quickly shook her head, her silky hair swaying behind her like a waterfall.

Hong Yu chuckled. "Then I’ll be on my way!"

With that, he turned and left.

Watching Hong Yu’s retreating back, Kong Jie blinked, a trace of sorrow in her eyes. She kicked lightly at the ground with the tip of her toe. "Actually... actually, I wanted to ask you... if I’ll be able to see you again..."

Of course, Hong Yu was completely unaware of Kong Jie’s budding affections.

He flew all the way, seeing that the once-bustling Nanshan Collection had become desolate, with many shops damaged in yesterday’s battle.

The experts of the Nanshan Collection were working intensely on repairs.

Although it seemed the Nanshan Collection’s strength had been greatly diminished by this battle, Hong Yu knew that a unified Nanshan Collection would soon be able to reclaim its former glory, and even surpass it!

However, none of this had anything to do with him.

The most pressing matter now was to find the Peacock King. With the Lion Tribe and the Great Ape Tribe annihilated, the War God Arena must have fallen into the hands of the Peacock King and the Xishang King.

The Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit that he, the Hundred Victory War God, so desired was most likely in their possession as well.

Hong Yu rushed all the way to the Xishang Tribe’s residence.

The guard presence at the gates of the Xishang Tribe’s residence had tripled today. This was clearly because the Xishang King was worried about remnants from the other two tribes. However, the guards all recognized Hong Yu. They knew he had earned the title of Hundred Victory War God and were aware of the bloody massacre he had carried out in the final battlefield.

Their attitude toward him was incredibly respectful as they welcomed him inside.

He was led all the way to the Xishang King’s study.

"Junior Beichen requests an audience with Senior Peacock King and Senior Xishang King!" Hong Yu announced, standing outside the door. He took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.

Just by reaching the doorway, he could already sense two heavy auras within the room.

These auras were even more formidable and intimidating than the Lion King’s. He figured it could only be the Peacock King and the Xishang King inside, and no one else.

"Come in!"

The Xishang King’s voice came from within.

Hong Yu entered. The Peacock King and the Xishang King were seated in the main chairs, looking at him with unreadable smiles.

Hong Yu’s heart skipped a beat. ’Their smiles are a bit strange!’

He frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Junior Beichen greets you, Seniors!"

"Our Hundred Victory War God has finally arrived!"

The Peacock King said with a smile.

The Xishang King also chuckled. "I’m just not sure if we should call you Beichen... or Hong Yu?"

*VMMM!*

The color drained from Hong Yu’s face.

The moment he saw their strange smiles, he’d had a bad feeling.

Now, hearing the Xishang King’s words, he knew his identity had been exposed.

Deciding there was no point in pretending anymore, he straightened his back and said, neither servile nor overbearing, "Junior Hong Yu greets you, Seniors!"

"Hahaha, excellent, excellent. You certainly have some nerve. However..."

The smile on the Xishang King’s face suddenly vanished, replaced by a flash of fury. "How audacious, Hong Yu! Do you have any idea that the entire True Dragon Battlefield is after you? All the powerful experts are hunting you down, searching for your whereabouts, yet you’ve walked right into the lion’s den? Aren’t you afraid that I’ll capture you right now?"

"If you wish to make a move on me, Seniors, then do it! I, Hong Yu, may not be your match, but I am no pushover either!"

Hong Yu said proudly.

The Xishang King stared intently at Hong Yu, a peculiar look in his eyes.

"Alright, Second Brother, stop teasing the little guy."

The Peacock King, who was beside him, waved a hand dismissively. His expression was still as serene as a calm wind and a light cloud. He smiled and said, "Hong Yu? Not bad, not bad at all. No wonder you’ve even stirred up those old geezers in the core region."

"Hm?"

Hong Yu was taken aback. ’From the looks of it, they don’t seem to want to cause trouble for me?’

The Xishang King glared. "What are you looking at? Do you think I’m some ungrateful bastard? You saved me, so you think I’m going to turn around and rob you?"

"Er... that’s not what I meant, heh heh..."

Hong Yu scratched his head awkwardly with a sheepish laugh.

The Peacock King smiled, shook his head, and said, "Hong Yu, do you realize how dangerous your current situation is?"

"Hm?"

Hong Yu looked at the Peacock King. ’Could it be that they really don’t intend to act against me?’

He quickly understood the meaning behind the Peacock King’s words.

The Peacock King took a deep breath, his expression turning solemn as he slowly began to speak...