The stalemate continued for half an hour before Zhu Zhuqing sighed and stepped forward to check on Lu Yu's condition.
Zhu Zhuqing crouched down, her cat tail swaying uneasily behind her. One hand slowly touched Lu Yu's neck, trying to see if he still had a heartbeat, while her other hand remained on the hilt of her knife.
Feeling the warmth on her neck, Lu Yu nervously held her breath. Having come this far, the slightest mishap could ruin everything.
Holy crap, you finally arrived!
At the same time, Lu Yu was secretly delighted, having completed the first step.
Feeling Lu Yu's slow and weak heartbeat, Zhu Zhuqing breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he was not an assassin in disguise. Her hand on the hilt of the knife gradually loosened.
Lu Yu lifted Lu Yu's shoulders with both hands and turned him over. Looking at the knife wounds on Lu Yu's arms and ribs where the skin and flesh were turned outwards, Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly.
I can't move around freely in my current situation, but the injury is indeed serious, and I have to treat it myself if I don't go to a hospital.
After thinking for a long time, Zhu Zhuqing finally reached out and picked up Lu Yu, but as soon as she exerted force, Zhu Zhuqing almost lost her balance and fell.
"How come this person is so heavy!?"
Lu Yu appears slender, but over the past six years of cultivation, he has focused on tempering his physical body, resulting in a density of skin, flesh, and bones far exceeding that of ordinary people.
"Oh no, oh no, I hope she won't abandon me because I'm too heavy! I should have known better than to train so hard..."
Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat; she felt a little panicked!
If you don't save me, how will the story unfold?
After Zhu Zhuqing looked around to make sure no one was there, she gritted her teeth, bent down, and lifted Lu Yu up. Feeling the change in body angle, Lu Yu really wanted to open her eyes and see.
Lu Yu hung helplessly upside down on Zhu Zhuqing's back, the alluring fragrance wafting into his nostrils, momentarily easing the pain in his body.
Suddenly, a fluffy tail brushed against Lu Yu's cheek. Lu Yu froze and her fingers curled slightly. She really wanted to reach out and touch it right now.
Who wouldn't want a cat-eared, long-tailed girl to appear out of nowhere!
" Lu Yu, you have to hold back. You can only touch me once now. If you can hold back this time, you can touch me countless times later. Little Lu Yu, you have to persevere..."
Lu Yu tried to control her blood flow, but the more she tried to suppress the thought, the more her mind was filled with the soft touch of the cat's tail.
Just as Lu Yu was about to stand on one leg, Zhu Zhuqing finally walked to the window and put Lu Yu down.
"Phew, thank goodness! Any later and we would have been exposed!"
Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief and continued to pretend to be a critically injured person on the verge of death.
After putting Lu Yu down, Zhu Zhuqing did not immediately treat Lu Yu, but instead turned around, closed the door, and left the room.
Hearing rustling sounds coming from the courtyard, it seemed that Zhu Zhuqing was cleaning up the bloodstains on the ground.
"Quite cautious..."
Lu Yu didn't take it seriously. He had expected this scene long ago. He had deliberately left some bloodstains on his way here, which extended all the way to the outside of the Zhu Family mansion.
The sweet fragrance emanating from the bed sheets made Lu Yu, who had been tense all along, feel a little dizzy. Having been single for two lifetimes, he had never seen anything like this before, and his mind was momentarily confused.
"Damn, why am I feeling so dizzy? Looks like I've really gone too far with this charade..."
Lu Yu went to great lengths to avoid being exposed. Although the wound didn't look deep, he made it appear larger. He hadn't expected Lu Yu Zhu Zhuqing to hold out for so long. Now that she had lost so much blood, her mind was about to give out.
The success of the first step of the plan, the unique fragrance of the girl's room, and the excessive blood loss combined to make Lu Yu's mind go blank, and her head gradually tilted to the side.
Of course he didn't die, he just fell asleep!
After an unknown amount of time, Lu Yu slowly opened her eyes. Just as she was about to get up to get a drink of water, a sharp pain shot through her stomach and arm.
Hiss~
Lu Yu gasped in pain, only then realizing where she was. She looked around but couldn't see Zhu Zhuqing.
"Hmm? Where's the kitten...?"
Lu Yu rubbed his temples. He remembered that Zhu Zhuqing had carried him back to his room last night—no, she had carried him there—but he couldn't remember anything else.
So, how far have we come?
Lu Yu propped himself up and slowly leaned against the headboard, the pulling pain from his wound making him afraid to move too much.
He secretly calculated: He acted convincingly last night, so Zhu Zhuqing should have let her guard down. As long as he maintained his persona, he could slowly build up her favorability.
Just then, the door was gently pushed open.
Zhu Zhuqing walked in carrying a bowl of water and a bottle of healing ointment. Her expression was still aloof, but she was less wary than the night before.
She looked up at Lu Yu, who had just woken up, and said calmly, "You're awake."
Lu Yu feigned weakness, her voice hoarse and feeble. "Thank you, young lady... for saving my life."
Zhu Zhuqing placed the water and ointment on the table, her tone calm. "Last night you broke into my courtyard, I should have reported it directly to the guards."
A hint of guilt flickered in Lu Yu's eyes as she said softly, "It was my presumption. I had no other choice but to intrude unintentionally, and I've dragged you into this mess."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the blood-stained bandages on Lu Yu's body and said calmly, "I've already treated you briefly. This is the Zhu Family family residence; I can't keep you here for too long."
Lu Yu's face showed bitterness. "I have been ambushed and have nowhere to go. I wonder if you could allow me to hide for a few days. Once my injuries have healed, I will leave on my own and will not implicate you."
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent for a moment, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.
Living in the Zhu Family, she was constantly suppressed by her older sister Zhu Zhuyun and had become accustomed to scheming and intrigue. It was rare for her to meet someone so pure and without malice.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly. "I can let you stay for a few days, but you must stay indoors, don't make a sound, and don't go out. If anyone finds out, I can't protect you."
Lu Yu was overjoyed, but still looked weak. She sincerely thanked her, saying, "Thank you, young lady. I will definitely behave myself and not cause you any trouble."
"The ointment is here. Now that you're awake, use it yourself." With that, Zhu Zhuqing turned to leave.
Lu Yu quickly spoke up, asking softly, "My name is Lu Yu. May I ask your name, young lady? I am deeply grateful and will repay your kindness a hundredfold in the future."
Zhu Zhuqing paused, turned her back to him, and softly uttered three words.
Zhu Zhuqing.
As soon as she finished speaking, she pushed open the door, walked out of the room, and gently closed the door behind her.
The room fell silent again.
Lu Yu leaned against the headboard, a slight smile involuntarily appearing on her lips.
Little kitty, once I've set my sights on you, you're not getting away!
Lu Yu didn't get out of bed to get the medicine. The injuries looked terrible, but they were all intentional on Lu Yu's part. With Lu Yu's current physical strength, they could heal in a day if he wanted to.
The most crucial thing now is how to get closer to Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuqing is an independent, strong, and self-isolated person.
Simply trying to please her won't work; it will only make Zhu Zhuqing more disgusted.
Lu Yu was immediately overwhelmed with frustration. "Damn it, I was so focused on practicing martial arts in my past life, why didn't I go and pick up a few girls? I have absolutely no experience now!"