Saving the Heartthrob Frenemy-Chapter 541: What did you promise him?

Qie Xieling’s gaze remained transfixed on Master Zi standing on the opposite side of the platform waiting for a response. With a smirk on his face, Master Zi chuckled softly. He was clad in a white robe with golden threads, which shimmered in the sunlight. His long hair swayed with the breeze, giving him an air of elegance and grace but his deep dark eyes clearly reflected his cunning and evil nature.

"Why prestige of course,... you can restore your family’s reputation in front of all these good people. Is that good enough for you or are you going to run away like your coward of a father?" he said and Qie Xieling’s lips curled into a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

"Then I accept your challenge but... I will need to take a short break," replied Qie Xieling and Master Zi let out haughty laughter before saying,

"Of course, of course. Take your time. I will give you thirty minutes." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Qie Xieling sheathed his sword and got off the platform. Master Zi’s eyes flashed with an ominous light. Qie Xieling’s attitude seemed too confident just now. He sneered as he turned to walk off the platform. He already had a plan B in case Qie Xieling managed to beat him but the likelihood of that was slim.

Qie Xieling sat down in the chair taking a moment. He leaned his head back and inhaled deeply. When he exhaled and opened his eyes he found a shadow towering above him.

Qie Xieling’s lips quirked into a heartwarming smile. Luo Muchen leaned down and kissed his lips in front of everyone. Such intimacy wasn’t frowned upon but did they really have to do it here and now?

Luo Muchen sat down next to him while physician Jong attended to his wounds and took out healing elixirs that would at least decrease his disadvantage.

"I am so proud of you," said Luo Muchen while looking past Qie Xieling glaring at Bi Yize who was being escorted out of the arena by Master Zi’s men. He had protested when he found out that his yield caused Qie Xieling to face off with Master Zi. He tried to fight against this injustice but he was forced out of the arena.

Qie Xieling noticed that Luo Muchen’s gaze wasn’t on him so he gently pinched Luo Muchen’s chin and forced him to look at him.

"Is it more interesting than me?" he asked in a teasing tone.

Luo Muchen moved closer as he reached out to touch Qie Xieling’s hair hanging on his forehead. He played with it in between his fingers and said, "Nothing is more interesting than you baby."

Jolie, "..."

These two were truly something else. Even in the face of danger, they were still flirting with each other. It was quite inconceivable.

Qie Xieling rested his head against Luo Muchen’s chest and complained. "Baby, I have no motivation. I just want to go home," he whispered. Luo Muchen glanced down at the top of Qie Xieling’s head which was tickling his chin. He placed his hand on Qie Xieling’s cheek and caressed his skin with his thumb.

"I know... just one more and we will be done," whispered Luo Muchen.

Qie Xieling smiled slightly having lured his prey into the trap. "But I want something to motivate me. Something that will make me want to fight," he said as he raised his head looking quite pitiful.

Luo Muchen’s brow arched. He knew he was getting played but he wanted to be played. As long as it was Qie Xieling he would be more than happy to be scammed.

"What do you want, wife?" he asked and Qie Xieling smiled slyly. He curled his finger beckoning him closer and whispered something into his ears.

The tips of Luo Muchen’s ear turned red almost dripping blood and he clenched his fist trying to chant mantras to calm himself down.

"So... do we have an agreement?" he asked and Luo Muchen nodded his head his cheeks heating up.

"We have an agreement," he said before biting his lip.

Qie Xieling showed a devilish grin before standing up and saying, "Give me a booster. I am ready to go to war."

Luo Muchen’s chrysanthemum clenched tight seeing him this enthusiastic. He was going to die on the bed after this for sure.

"Your majesty, this... you should be more watchful. This man is not to be underestimated," said Elder Xuan who had rushed down as well. They all looked concerned for him. They were worried that Qie Xieling would get hurt but they also knew that this was the only way.

Qie Xieling drank the elixirs handed to him and turned to Luo Muchen who was still staring at him wondering what he had agreed to. Qie Xieling kissed the corner of his lips and said, "You can’t change your mind on me. We have a deal."

Luo Muchen, "!!!"

Qie Xieling wiped the corner of Luo Muchen’s lip with his thumb and licked it.

Elders, "..."

Mercenaries, "..."

It seemed their King was just like the Grand King. He was a pervert of the highest order. They were suddenly afraid for Luo Muchen. Qie Xieling got up the platform and Jolie quickly sat next to Luo Muchen and asked, "What did you promise him?"

Luo Muchen turned to him and asked, "How is that any of your business?"

Jolie laughed softly before saying, "I am just trying to help you and give you some advice... Okay, no that is a lie. I just want to gossip. Whatever it is you promised him, it must be that good for him to be enthusiastic," and she pointed at Qie Xieling.

Qie Xieling stretched his good shoulder before clutching the hilt of his long sword tightly. Master Zi drew out the black sabre with an eerie smile.

The crowd was silent, waiting for the signal to start the fight. The host announced the sat of the match and the two moved towards each other. Master Zi was not strong, but he was nimble and flexible. He darted around Qie Xieling, slashing and stabbing with his sabre. As expected Qie Xieling had a hard time subduing him. He parried and blocked, but could not find an opening to counterattack.