Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 140

Chapter 140: "You are heartless.

As he examined the ripe peaches and plums, something caught his eye. It was a jade pendant carved with a delicate lotus flower. It was strikingly similar to the one he had once gifted his mother, a token of his love that she had coldly rejected. Now, he thought, he would give it to Han Xin. He purchased the pendant, tucking it safely into his cloak.

The three of them mounted their horses and rode back to camp, the rhythmic thud of hooves on the dirt a comforting sound. They arrived midmorning but the camp’s usual lively atmosphere had been replaced by a heavy, oppressive gloom. Xiang Yu glanced up at the sky, puzzled. When had the clouds gathered? The skies had been so clear just hours ago.

When Han Zhan spotted Peng Xiu he rushed over, his face a mix of relief and frustration. "Your Highness, why would you leave without telling him?" he demanded, his voice barely above a whisper as he shook her. "He was going crazy!"

Before Xiang Yu could respond, a cold voice cut through the air. "Han Zhan!"

Han Zhan froze, his grip on Peng Xiu loosening as if he had touched a hot coal. He turned to see Han Xin approaching, his expression dark and forbidding. He knew all too well that Han Xin was fiercely possessive of his things especially when it came to his person.

"Cousin, I—" he began, but Han Xin silenced him with a glare. He grabbed Xiang Yu’s hand and pulled him away, his grip firm and unyielding.

Lian and Mei exchanged worried glances. "Why is the general so mad?" Mei whispered.

"Is our master going to be okay?" Lian asked, her voice a little worried.

Han Zhan swallowed hard, recalling the chaos of the morning when Han Xin had discovered she was missing. "It was horrible," he admitted, his voice barely audible. "Han Xin was beside himself."

Han Xin suddenly stopped and stared into her eyes. Xiang Yu’s heart skipped a beat upon seeing Han Xin’s intense gaze, but he maintained a calm façade. Unbeknownst to him, his nonchalant attitude only served to fuel Han Xin’s smouldering rage.

"Where have you been?" he asked his voice low and dangerous, each word laced with restrained fury.

Xiang Yu’s lips curved into a mischievous smile, his eyes sparkling with unspoken secrets. "Oh, you know, just around. I needed some fresh air. I thought I did give you some time to miss me."

Han Xin’s eyes narrowed, his jaw clenching tightly. Without a word, he dragged her towards the carriage, his movements swift and purposeful. Xiang Yu chuckled internally, his body yielding easily to this man’s dominance. As the Demon King of the northern realm, he enjoyed playing with fire, especially when it involved messing with this immortal.

Inside the carriage, Han Xin pressed Xiang Yu against the plush seat, his body a solid wall of muscle and heat. Xiang Yu’s smile widened, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Is this how you welcome me back, General Han? With such... enthusiasm?" _{freeweɓnovēl.coɱ}