Chapter 785 - 278: Confession

Chapter 785: Chapter 278: Confession

Gu Feng had been lurking in the East Bright Temple for several days, and with great difficulty, finally waited until Donghuang Lingling arrived. Alas, the woman he saw was adorned like another man’s wife; Gu Feng watched from the side, his heart aching.

Yet, he remained unyielding, and only when the night grew deep and quiet, assuring himself that Donghuang Lingling was alone, did he stealthily enter.

Donghuang Lingling heard the noise and turned her head mechanically.

She looked at Gu Feng, her eyes showing utter calm without a trace of excitement, her gaze upon Gu Feng as if he were a stranger.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into this Princess’s dwelling in the dead of night?"

"Lingling, what’s wrong with you? It’s me, Gu Feng," Gu Feng said desperately, wanting to step forward and explain.

"Do not come closer, or I will call for help," Donghuang Lingling said, as skittish as a frightened bird, her face full of wariness.

"Lingling, don’t be alarmed, what’s happened to you? I came to find you. You can’t marry the Prince of Later Qin, that man is no good," Gu Feng also noticed that something was off with Donghuang Lingling.

Yet looking at her, she was indeed the Lingling he’d been longing for day and night.

Gu Feng had yet to notice the strangeness in Donghuang Lingling and assumed she was pretending not to recognize him out of necessity.

Gu Feng had been disguising himself as a little monk in the East Bright Temple, and when Dugu Xiu and Donghuang Lingling’s carriage arrived at the temple earlier, he had seen Prince Dugu Xiu in the crowd.

Gu Feng had also been intimidated by the sheer presence of Dugu Xiu, privately thinking that Dugu Xiu was the most suitable match for Donghuang Lingling.

Just as Gu Feng was about to give up and bid Donghuang Lingling farewell for the last time, he unexpectedly saw Lady Chi Bi entering Dugu Xiu’s room.

Before long, ambiguous sounds came from the room.

Although Gu Feng was unversed in the affairs of men and women, hearing that sound, he knew what was happening inside.

Dugu Xiu was actually carrying on an affair with another woman on the eve of his wedding to Lingling.

How could such a man possibly be a worthy match for Donghuang Lingling?

At that moment, Gu Feng was infuriated. If it weren’t for a shred of reason, he would have nearly barged in and confronted Dugu Xiu.

Fortunately, over the years, Gu Feng’s maturity had increased, and he knew that rashness was to be avoided.

His mind was filled with the thought of telling Donghuang Lingling everything, taking her away from there.

"Nonsense. Prince Dugu is an outstanding talent, a dragon among men, a match made in heaven with me," Donghuang Lingling said, hollowly.

"Lingling, wake up, don’t be deceived by that boy’s flowery words," in desperation, Gu Feng stepped forward and grabbed Donghuang Lingling.

However, Donghuang Lingling recoiled, her expression one of extreme disgust: "Help! There’s an assassin."

The temple was tranquil and Donghuang Lingling’s cry echoed for miles around.

Just at that moment, Dugu Xiu, accompanied by Lady Chi Bi, arrived outside the dwelling. Hearing the disturbance, they both hurriedly kicked the door open and entered.

"How audacious, where did this assassin come from, daring to break into the Princess’s chamber by night," Dugu Xiu focused his gaze and saw a simple-looking man holding Donghuang Lingling.

"I am not an assassin, I am Lingling’s senior brother Gu Feng, a trainee at the Mainland Magic Elite Camp," Gu Feng, flushed with embarrassment, still wanted to explain, "If you don’t believe it, you can ask Lingling."

"Princess, do you recognize this person?" Lady Chi Bi asked with a smirk on her lips.

Gu Feng, wasn’t that the love-struck young lad who had written a letter to Donghuang Lingling before?

Alas, he was devoted but to no avail. At this moment, Donghuang Lingling wouldn’t recognize him even if he were her own father, much less a fool head over heels for her.

"I don’t know him," Donghuang Lingling’s cold words sent Gu Feng into the depths of despair.

"Lingling," Gu Feng cried out in agony.

"Drag him out and kill him," Dugu Xiu ordered sternly.

At the word "kill", a hint of hesitation flashed across the void in Donghuang Lingling’s eyes.

"Wait..."

Donghuang Lingling looked at Gu Feng, not recognizing the man before her, but when Dugu Xiu ordered his death, a sharp pain in her head made her involuntarily clutch at it.

"Don’t kill him, my head... it hurts so much," Donghuang Lingling’s face turned pale, trembling incessantly.

Seeing this, Dugu Xiu gave Lady Chi Bi a look. Comprehending the signal, she stepped forward with feigned concern, "Princess, what’s wrong with you? Come quickly, someone! It must be the assassin who has frightened the Princess; drag him out and kill him."

Listening to the chaotic sounds around her, Donghuang Lingling’s heart became more panicked. She wanted to say something, but Lady Chi Bi by her side held her hand tightly.

"Lingling, what on earth have you done to Lingling," Gu Feng also realized that something was seriously wrong with Lingling.

Hou Qin’s soldiers, ferocious as wolves, pounced on Gu Feng.

Only then did Gu Feng snap back to reality. In this critical moment, his experience honed in the Sky Wings Arena came into play.

Realizing he was a trainee from the Mainland Magic Elite Camp, Gu Feng chanted and unleashed his most proficient Bright Celestial Sphere.

When the Bright Celestial Sphere activated, the Martial Artists were repelled as if hitting an invisible wall, bouncing back.

"Tsk, turns out he’s a Light Mage, indeed from the Magic Elite Camp of the continent," Dugu Xiu showed a hint of interest.

He looked thoughtfully at Donghuang Lingling, then at Gu Feng, who stood defiant and fearless.

"Good to know. I’m telling you, be smart and release Lingling. The Mainland Magic Elite Camp is not to be messed with. My mentor and peers will soon be here," Gu Feng was quick-witted in a pinch, unlike his usual slow self.

Gu Feng was full of regret.

If he had known he would face such a predicament tonight, he would not have left the Magic Elite Camp alone for the world.

Right now, he truly wished Yun Sheng or Qi were by his side; their cleverness would surely have found a way to escape with Lingling.

"Giggle, Crown Prince, this young wizard is quite amusing. Clearly scared stiff, he’s still putting up a stubborn front," Lady Chi Bi laughed heartily, having seen through Gu Feng’s bluff long ago.

Yet, Dugu Xiu shook his head and sighed.

"Boy, your name is Gu Feng, right? Your Light Magic isn’t bad, but unfortunately, it’s worthless in my eyes. Since you are the Princess’s senior brother, I’ll spare your life. Leave East Bright Temple, and I’ll pretend tonight’s incident never happened."

A Sky Level Light Mage, even in the Mainland Magic Elite Camp, is extremely rare.

Killing Gu Feng was of little consequence, but offending the Mainland Magic Elite Camp over it was unnecessary.

Moreover, East Bright Temple is a holy land of Eastern Capital Buddhism. Committing murder here, would surely result in the ears of the old-fashioned Right Minister of Eastern Capital and would inevitably give them a handle against him.

"If you want me to leave, fine, hand over Lingling. You already have a woman, why cling to Lingling?" Gu Feng glanced at Lady Chi Bi beside him, considering her alluring figure, realizing Lingling would surely fall out of favor if she married into their family.

With this in mind, Gu Feng became even more determined to take Lingling away.