Chapter 18

"Thump, thump, thump~"

The sound of knocking on the door rang out.

Luo Xing remained calm and composed, opened the door, and feigned surprise: "Miss Komurasaki, visiting so late at night, may I ask what brings you here?"

Seeing that Luo Xing’s gaze was not as sharp as it had been during the day, Komurasaki felt a weight lift from her heart and smiled enchantingly:

"My lord, please do not take offense. I saw that you were so imposing and extraordinary during the day, and I was quite taken with you. I happened to obtain a pot of fine wine, so I wished to share a drink with you."

Who doesn't know what drinking late at night implies?

Coupled with Komurasaki’s flower-like face, her large, watery eyes, and her soft, alluring voice, even an iron man would be three-tenths melted.

However, Luo Xing, who had long been on guard and knew Komurasaki’s true identity, felt only amusement in his heart, while his face put on an expression of infatuation.

"For a beauty to show such kindness, I am truly flattered!"

He took the opportunity to grab Komurasaki’s jade-like hands, half-embraced her, and they entered the room together.

Komurasaki offered half-hearted resistance as she nestled into Luo Xing’s arms.

The two walked straight to the side of the bed.

Komurasaki said in a delicate voice: "My lord, no need to rush. Let us first share a cup of nuptial wine."

She then broke free and poured two cups of wine.

One for her, one for Luo Xing.

"This wine definitely has a problem!"

Luo Xing appeared infatuated, but deep within his pupils, he was perfectly clear-headed.

He did not refuse; he wanted to see exactly what Kozuki Hiyori was planning.

The two crossed arms and drank the nuptial wine.

Komurasaki’s face flushed red, looking shy and hesitant to speak.

Luo Xing moved to embrace Komurasaki, but suddenly touched his forehead and said: "My head is so dizzy."

Then, he collapsed onto the bed.

Komurasaki’s beautiful red lips curled as she glanced at the "unconscious" Luo Xing:

"I thought you were so extraordinary during the day, but it turns out you’re no different from those other stinking men!"

"But this is good; it makes things easier for me."

Komurasaki stood up and went to rummage through Luo Xing’s luggage.

After searching for a long time, she did not find what she was looking for.

"It’s not here. How could it not be here? Could the Monster Cells not be with the Beasts' Imperial Son-in-Law, but with Plague Queen instead?"

Komurasaki was very confused.

That shouldn't be right.

The Monster Cells were invented by the Beasts' Imperial Son-in-Law, and his status was clearly higher than Queen’s.

Reasonably and logically, the Monster Cells should be with Luo Xing.

Suddenly.

A voice behind her, sounding half-smiling, made Komurasaki’s face turn pale with fright!

"So, Miss Hiyori, you came looking for the Monster Cells. I’m truly sorry, I didn't bring them at all."

21. Luo Xing’s Strength, the Canary in the Cage (Seeking flowers, ratings, and monthly tickets)

The voice in her ear was like a thunderclap, leaving Komurasaki’s mind blank for an instant.

After a long while, she turned around with a trembling body, looked at the man who was hugging his chest and smiling half-heartedly, and said bitterly:

"You... were you just pretending earlier?"

"When... when was I exposed?"

Komurasaki was very puzzled.

Just now, she definitely hadn't shown any flaws.

After all, she had been doing this for over a decade. From a very young age, she had mastered exquisite acting skills.

Luo Xing shrugged, but his words made Komurasaki feel as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Before you even walked into this room, I knew you were trouble, Miss Hiyori."

Komurasaki’s legs went weak, and she almost couldn't stand steady; her exquisite, flawless face turned frighteningly pale.

"You know my identity too. Orochi, Kaido—do you know about them as well?"

"Not exactly. Currently, only I know your true identity."

Luo Xing paced over to stand in front of Komurasaki.

He extended a finger and hooked the beauty’s delicate chin.

Kozuki Hiyori was like a lonely little beast, trembling, completely unable to resist.

But the next moment, she bit her lip hard, actually gathered her courage, and dodged Luo Xing’s finger.

Luo Xing gave a light "Oh," and said with surprise:

"As expected of a woman who dared to infiltrate the enemy’s base for over a decade; you truly have some guts."

Komurasaki replied word by word: "Because I am the daughter of the Kozuki family!"

A trace of admiration flashed in Luo Xing’s eyes, but he immediately mocked:

"Well said. However, it’s a pity that without sufficient strength to back it up, all the courage in the world is in vain."

Komurasaki bit her lower lip tightly, her whole body filled with a sense of powerlessness.

She already knew that in front of this man, deception, courage, and charm were all completely meaningless.

"Before you kill me, can I ask you a question?" Komurasaki said after a moment of silence.

"Ask away." Luo Xing was indifferent.

"You just said you didn't bring the Monster Cells at all. Can I take that to mean you are deceiving Orochi?"

"Very smart!"

Luo Xing snapped his fingers and laughed:

"I admire you more and more. In this situation, you still have the mood to think about other things."

"Why are you doing this? Aren't your Beasts Pirates and Orochi in a cooperative relationship?" Komurasaki pressed.

"No, no, no, it’s not a cooperative relationship. Kurozumi Orochi is just a dog under my father-in-law. If a dog doesn't listen, of course, it must be slaughtered."

Luo Xing’s tone was casual, as if he were talking about some trivial matter.

Komurasaki’s body shook violently.

She never expected that Luo Xing’s goal was actually to kill Kurozumi Orochi!

But another problem arose.

Since he wanted to kill Kurozumi Orochi, why hold a ceremony, invite famous figures from all over Wano, and even broadcast it nationwide using video Den Den Mushi?

Before Komurasaki could ask, a loud crash suddenly occurred; the door was shattered, and a figure rushed in.

"Miss Hiyori, run!"

The figure’s voice was urgent. While speaking, he drew his sword and slashed toward Luo Xing.

"Denjiro!"

Komurasaki recognized the figure as Denjiro.

Clearly, Denjiro had seen that she hadn't returned for so long, realized something had happened to her, and came to save her.

Komurasaki took a step, intending to run; she could not let Denjiro’s sacrifice go to waste.

But the next second, she froze.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with horror!

She saw.

The man named Luo Xing suddenly turned his palm black, casually swatted Denjiro’s sword aside, then leaned in and delivered a palm-blade strike across Denjiro’s shoulder.

"Ah!!"

Denjiro let out a miserable scream as his entire right arm, which was holding the sword, was sliced off!

Afterward, that palm, which was like a demon’s, moved upward and fiercely gripped Denjiro’s neck, making it so the latter couldn't even let out a scream!

Luo Xing’s voice said calmly:

"It seems I’ve never shown my strength, so now any stray cat or dog dares to attack me."

Dead silence.

A hellish dead silence.