The Worst Possible Move

Shen Yunlou froze, then immediately shook his head with a bitter smile. He was certainly not as outstanding as Chu Han, but he was by no means stupid. Shangguan Rong's words had sounded like sincere guidance, but they had actually been a subtle reminder.

Even Shangguan Rong's daughter, Shangguan Yuxin—a frail young woman without the strength to truss a chicken and utterly lacking in decisiveness—could infer whether Chu Han was safe just by observing Lu Bingze's expression.

Yet he, Shen Yunlou, had failed to notice it!

Now he could not even compare to Shangguan Yuxin, much less Chu Han. With a soft sigh, Shen Yunlou curled his lips. "I actually brought a message from my uncle when I came here."

"Hm?" Shangguan Rong immediately pricked up his ears. Shen Yunlou's uncle was likewise a fierce general of China. His words were worth hearing.

"He said a marriage alliance is impossible for me." Shen Yunlou's expression was calm, neither fighting nor competing as he spoke lightly. "This time, I should do my best to build a good relationship with you, General Shangguan, and General Chu Han."

A sharp gleam flashed through Shangguan Rong's eyes, and he smiled faintly. "Sure enough, the old are wiser. Elder Wen is as formidable as ever!"

Shen Yunlou smiled shyly. "You flatter me."

The exchange between Shen Yunlou and Shangguan Rong was quiet and swift. No one besides the two of them noticed it, because everyone had been drawn in by Lu Bingze's exaggerated voice ahead.

By now, the group attacking Lu Bingze had grown from two New Humans to five. Yet just as before, compared to the Tier 5 Evolver he had killed, these people's movements and speed were child's play in Lu Bingze's eyes.

Zhong Kui stood outside the circle, unable to get in,