Thump, thump, thump...
Yao Yulou lightly knocked on Hua Lidian's door.
The latter opened it in confusion, then said in immense delight, "Brother Yulou, you're back?"
Bang...
Before his words had even faded, Yao Yulou suddenly struck, knocking Hua Lidian on the head and directly knocking him unconscious.
By the time Hua Lidian slowly came to, his entire body had been bound with ropes, and the true energy within him had been sealed. He asked in utter bewilderment, "Brother Yulou, what are you doing?"
Hua Lidian was completely dumbfounded. He had been worrying about Yao Yulou's safety, yet the moment the man returned, he kidnapped him.
That was right—Yao Yulou was now standing before Hua Lidian...
And Hua Lidian had no idea where he had been tied up. In any case, he was no longer in his own room.
Suddenly, Hua Lidian thought of something else...
He loudly promised, "Brother Yulou, I won't compete with you for Wanyou. As long as she lives happily, I'll be content."
Hua Lidian thought Yao Yulou might be worried that he wanted to steal Jiang Wanyou from him.
Yet as soon as he finished speaking, Yao Yulou abruptly raised his head. His eyes were as deathly still as two icy pools.
Then Yao Yulou gave a bitter smile and said, "Brother Hua, rest assured, I won't hurt you. I tied you up here only because I want to entrust something to you—that is... take good care of Wanyou. Don't ever let her do anything foolish."
As those words fell, Hua Lidian was dumbstruck again. What was this supposed to mean?
But he was no fool. Though his cultivation was not high, he had experienced quite a few things. At once, he thought of something and asked in a trembling voice, "Brother Yulou, what are