Untouchable Lovers

Chapter 192: Chapter 174 I Am His Enemy Chapter 192 -174 I Am His Enemy I am his enemy.

When Canghai Guest uttered those words, Chu Yu was completely stunned on the spot.

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She really wanted to faint delicately as darkness encroached her vision, but unfortunately, given her recent good nutrition and excellent mental state, she sat there firmly despite such a blow, not to mention seeing darkness in front of her eyes, she didn’t even catch a glimpse of a shadow.

If Rong Zhi were by her side at this moment, she would definitely not be able to help herself and would pounce on him and bite him.

It’s just not fair to mess with someone like this!

Chu Yu had originally thought that since Rong Zhi was willing to entrust his personal token to Canghai Guest at this critical juncture, Canghai Guest must be at least a confidante if not one of his close aides.

But she never expected that their relationship would turn out to be that of enemies.

Who would entrust important matters to an enemy before dying? He clearly had so many… err, subordinates, so why insist on finding an enemy to carry out the task?

After being stunned for a long while, Chu Yu angrily bit her lip and forcefully thumped her knee: That guy’s thought process was definitely on an alien level, incomprehensible to her!

Canghai Guest smiled at her, then calmly turned back to continue fishing. Only then did Chu Yu notice that his fishhook had no bait. Whenever a fish swam near the hook, he would just move the rod slightly, stirring the water’s iron hook, accurately snagging the fish by the gill or mouth before pulling it ashore.

Rather than fishing, it was more accurate to say he was hooking fish.

Although he was blind, his precision in control and discernment were nonetheless not to be underestimated.

Casually hooking another fish, Canghai Guest flung it into the bamboo basket. The fish he caught were not very large, the biggest being only about two fingers wide, and the smallest only as thick as a finger; yet, several dozen piled together made for a considerable amount.

“Only after Rong Zhi’s death and our grudges are erased in one stroke would I agree to his request,” said Canghai Guest as he flicked the fishhook. “But as long as he remains in this world, I absolutely will not make a move.”

Chu Yu fell silent for a while: Indeed, that was the case. What Rong Zhi had said meant that if he hadn’t gotten free in two months, they should consider him already dead, which was essentially instructions for after his demise. The person he was entrusting the task to would only fulfill the request upon his death.

This seemingly casual entrustment concealed such intricate and tightly knit secrets that no margin for error was allowed. Acting of her own accord like she did, she was easily exposed and detected.

Canghai Guest said no more, allowing Chu Yu to wallow in her frustration. After a while, as he hooked another fish, he found it odd and asked, “Why don’t you leave? I am Rong Zhi’s enemy, aren’t you afraid I will take action and torture you?”

Chu Yu glanced at him and a small smile flew to her lips, “I was thinking of running, but now I don’t want to.” Initially, upon hearing Canghai Guest admit to being at odds with Rong Zhi, she was astonished and impulsively wanted to flee, fearing this man would take out his anger on her because of Rong Zhi. But in an instant, she changed her mind.

If Canghai Guest wanted to deal with her, he would have done so already, so why bother being so calm and conversational with her?

If he had wanted to, with his martial skills, she wouldn’t have been able to escape from here anyway. Since it was all futile anyway, why bother?

Even after witnessing Canghai Guest’s unmatched martial skills and realizing his exceptional wisdom, Chu Yu somehow just couldn’t bring herself to be wary of him, but instead, she felt he was like a good friend she had known for years, comforting and reassuring.

Since it was all settled, she might as well face it calmly.

However, there was one thing she still wanted to give a try.

Chu Yu thought for a moment, then suggested excitedly, “Don’t you have a grudge against Rong Zhi? If he were to die silently in a corner you can’t see, wouldn’t you feel somewhat unwilling?”

The Canghai Guest laughed, “Are you about to suggest that I find Rong Zhi and kill him with my own hands to relieve the hatred in my heart? And while I deal with the horse thieves, you can follow and try to rescue him? Young lady, to save your lover, you really spare no effort.” He refused to be tricked.

Chu Yu’s cheeks reddened as she realized that the little thoughts whirling in her mind couldn’t escape the other’s sharp detection. Although the Canghai Guest was blind, his heart was like a bright mirror. Despite this, she couldn’t help but murmur in her defense, “He’s not my lover.”

She had only intended to defend herself, but after speaking, she couldn’t help but feel a bit dejected: she had been sincere toward Rong Zhi, but what were his feelings toward her?

Sensing her emotional shift, the Canghai Guest spoke slowly, “Although I am Rong Zhi’s enemy, I have always admired his abilities. The reason I don’t seek revenge on him is partly because I know I’m not his match, and partly because being blind might not be necessarily a disadvantage to me. Although I cannot see the mortal world, I can see the human heart more clearly. Young lady, let me advise you, Rong Zhi is not a good man. With someone like him, you can’t be sure when he might betray you. It’s best to stay away from him sooner rather than later.”

Chu Yu bowed her head and stared at her crossed legs; the tips of her shoes were covered with a lot of mud, and there were a few withered leaves wedged in. The coldness of the ground seeped through her clothes and gradually permeated her body, making her feel the chill of autumn more acutely.

Autumn had come, and the weather was gradually getting colder.

Repeating the simple words that would only appear in elementary school textbooks over and over in her mind, Chu Yu’s expression alternated between sadness and pleasure, and finally settled into a faint smile. She calmly touched the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, “Thank you for your advice. I should take my leave now.”

The Canghai Guest turned around, jumping off the rock. He bent down to pick up his fish basket and smiled at Chu Yu, “Won’t you have dinner before you go? I caught these fish especially for you.”

The sky was already dimming; it was dinnertime.

Chu Yu smiled in understanding, took the fishing rod he had left aside, and said with a laugh, “Then I shall accept your kind invitation.” It was rare for her to encounter such an extraordinary person, and she did want to interact more, even with Rong Zhi in the picture. But since the Canghai Guest didn’t care, neither did Chu Yu.

Rong Zhi was Rong Zhi, and the Canghai Guest was the Canghai Guest.

And she, Chu Yu, was Chu Yu.

Whether it was love or hate, it was best not to interfere with one another.

The two chatted and laughed as if they were old friends who hadn’t seen each other for many years, walking together toward the bamboo forest.

Yu Wen, meanwhile, was still waiting desperately by the carriage at the edge of the forest. Although he was curious about what the mysterious Canghai Guest and Chu Yu had discussed, he also knew that the Canghai Guest was incredibly powerful and even a slight approach would lead to detection.

He looked at the sky, frowning in continued wait, thinking that the Canghai Guest surely wouldn’t keep someone for dinner, would he?

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When Chu Yu returned to the side of the carriage, the moon had already risen to the treetops, and Yu Wen was squatting beside the carriage, counting ants. Smelling the aroma of roasted fish on Chu Yu, he couldn’t help but darken his face, thinking that if he had known earlier, he would have been better off going back to have a meal before coming to pick her up.

However, where to have dinner and with whom was truly someone else’s freedom; Yu Wen, despite his complaints, had to silently accept it.

As the carriage drove back, passing by Huashan Mountain, Chu Yu glanced out the window, only to see the bright moon casting its glow in the night, and the mountain’s silhouette truly resembled a painted fan, distant and exquisite.

“It turns out that Huashan Mountain looks beautiful only when viewed at night.” Chu Yu turned her body to look, smiling, a smile that puzzled Yu Wen.