Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1562: Chapter 1542: A Hundred Faces of a Delicate Person

Yan and Mo kept a tacit silence about what was happening inside the house; since Luo Qianqian hadn’t expressed her stance yet, they decided to give her some time. After all, the outcome was already determined.

If Luo Qianqian disagreed, their family might come and extract the Gu directly.

Even if Luo Shufan survives, he will lose again because of it, and Luo Qianqian would never do that.

But they were well aware of the position that the man named Tang Tianyi held in Luo Qianqian’s heart; they could only rely on time to change this, and ultimately, they had plenty of time.

But...

Luo Qianqian looked at Luo Shufan and fell silent. She was willing to do it for her brother.

Moreover, she wasn’t without options; she could still choose one of the two, right?

Perhaps because the Golden Core’s efficacy was so significant, Luo Qianqian no longer had any problems, except for the physical pain, which was still within the tolerable range. Her brother’s revenge would be avenged!

Upon arriving at the competition zone, her face transformed from calm to icy, fully revealing her inner real thoughts, especially the gaze she cast toward the Blessed Land Cave Heaven, which was filled with overwhelming hatred.

Mo did not appear in the VIP area this time; instead, he replaced Yan and sat in the Nine Heavens Pavilion’s preparation area, causing curious speculation among the VIPs.

Yan stayed home to care for the two patients, with Luo Shufan still unconscious, and Luo Yanhai heavily injured and mostly sleeping.

If it weren’t for Luo Qianqian’s greater concern, not a single person from the Nine Heavens Pavilion would appear in the VIP area this time. However, this time, the two elders and two uncles were forcibly kept in the courtyard by Luo Qianqian, not permitted to go.

Taking their place was Lin Jiayou.

That night, the number of visitors was countless, but few were allowed into the small courtyard, not even Sky Inquiry Tower or Ten Thousand Swords Sect people were granted entry.

Fortunately, they understood that the Nine Heavens Pavilion was in no mood to entertain them now, rather than feeling looked down upon, hence they didn’t mind too much.

”Today our two families won’t encounter each other.” He Wenyu looked at Luo Qianqian with worry, she knew precisely how upsetting Luo Qianqian’s nighttime cries were, more so she knew Luo Qianqian’s heart-wrenching words were not fake. If something happened to Luo Shufan, she’d truly follow through.

”I know, but that doesn’t affect my observations.” Luo Qianqian calmly grasped He Wenyu’s hand: ”If you can’t oppose them, just concede. Points and the development of Nine Heavens Pavilion aren’t as important as your safety, protect yourselves well.”

”I know, I won’t make you worry.” He Wenyu quickly nodded, understanding that Luo Qianqian couldn’t be further agitated, and Grandma Luo had earlier advised her to directly concede upon encountering Blessed Land Cave Heaven people and avoid confronting them.

Not just Luo Qianqian, but no elder in this courtyard could tolerate stimulation.

Luo Qianqian’s eyes ignited with anger as she felt the provoking gaze upon her, yet fearlessly gestured with her hand across her neck, smirked, her lips silently mouthed: ”I wait for you.”

If in other circumstances, observing this scene would suggest an interaction between lovers.

But every contestant understood this was the trumpet of a life-or-death duel.

Nine Heavens Pavilion and Blessed Land Cave Heaven would not reconcile; since yesterday reconciliation was impossible.

Sharing the same competition region with them, it’s uncertain whether to feel joyous or sorrowful.

Blessed Land Cave Heaven showed no mercy, heavy injuries inflicted without leaving the opponent unscathed, regardless of which sect they faced, whereas Nine Heavens Pavilion wasn’t like this.

Rivals of Nine Heavens Pavilion unanimously stated that even with injuries, they could recover within days, unlike Blessed Land Cave Heaven inflicting deadly hits, severely wounding instead of lightly injuring, preventing opponents from getting away intact.

Even knowing this world operates by survival of the fittest, even acknowledging such actions would provoke public outrage, nevertheless, they did it.

To stand on the finals stage, they can be said to have exhausted all means.

Luo Qianqian sat calmly in her seat, watching intently, they drew Huangfu Yihui only once today, whereas Wang Mazi seemed favored like a lottery winner, drawn for every match.

”Are the Silver Needles ready?” Luo Qianqian quietly watched the arena, without glancing at anyone beside her, but Mo knew this question was directed at him by Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian was still trembling even now, enduring Luo Shufan’s agony, dividing the pain with her so he suffered less, but observing Luo Qianqian’s strained appearance, clearly relying solely on willpower to hold on.

Her lips devoid of color, tightly bitten by her teeth, her hands clenched tightly together, pale fingertips testifying to her exertion. Her breath trembled slightly, contrary to her usual complaints over minor pain, she endured immense suffering bravely this moment.

”I prepared them yesterday, today Yan is also watching.” Mo said in a deep voice.

Witnessing the vivacious Luo Qianqian, also calm and composed, gentle and endearing, yet now silently enduring alone all the pain, resolutely strong, it left him somewhat dazed, questioning if this was truly good for a child.

Indeed, no other options existed then, Yan watched Luo Shufan near death, almost no intact bones in his body, internal organs severely damaged, his face bloodied from ground contact.

Fortunately, they were there, with Flesh Regeneration Ointment preventing worse disfigurement for Luo Shufan.

Even using poison to counter poison, it might alleviate falling blood pressure but offered no solution to restart his failing organs, seemingly leaving this as the only option.

Even given time to return to Nine Heavens Pavilion, hospitals would likely be unable to help.

He knew this was the only way, though witnessing Luo Qianqian now made him feel as if he had erred.

Besides Luo Qianqian, the Gu matter was known only to the two brothers; even the other involved person Luo Shufan, facing imminent death, unaware of what they were discussing.

Luo Qianqian watched the final group end in the arena, stood calmly, and said: ”Let’s go, returning late will worry grandpa and grandma.”

Both her blood-related brothers were injured, returning a bit later might provoke unnecessary suspicions at home.

Back at home, Luo Qianqian forced a smile: ”How is brother? Is elder brother better?”

Luo Xisi quickly surveyed them, relaxing only after confirming no anomalies.

”Your elder brother is fine, drank soup and then slept, didn’t move much, your brother...” Luo Xisi hesitated, but Luo Qianqian smiled faintly.

Seeing the perplexed expressions, she finally said: ”For now, no news from brother is good news.”

Such severe injuries couldn’t easily improve; news now might likely be bad news.

”I’ll go check on brother.”

Seeing Luo Qianqian’s frail figure, both elders couldn’t help shedding tears.