Chapter 2597: Chapter 2597: Don’t Mess with Him
After being exposed to smoke for too long, Jian Yufei felt her eyes stinging and her body utterly exhausted.
Ruan Tianling noticed her condition.
He held her body close, letting her lean against him.
"Close your eyes and rest for a while. Since you’ve just been smoked, if you don’t rest properly, it will be harmful to your eyes."
Jian Yufei looked up at him, "What about you?"
"I rested a bit earlier, I’m fine. You rest first, and when you’ve had enough rest, it’ll be my turn."
With his words, Jian Yufei felt at ease and rested.
She leaned against his body and closed her eyes, but two tears inexplicably slipped down.
Ruan Tianling frowned, about to ask something.
Then he saw Jian Yufei wiping them away with a towel, her expression without a trace of sadness.
It should be because of the smoke, and in this case, crying might actually be good for her eyes.
Tears, after all, have a protective effect on the eyes.
Breathing in Ruan Tianling’s scent, Jian Yufei found she couldn’t fall asleep.
"Ruan Tianling..."
"Hmm?"
Jian Yufei didn’t speak further; she just instinctively felt like calling out his name.
Ruan Tianling held her as they reclined on the sofa, his demeanor considerably calmer.
Not long after, Jian Yufei finally fell asleep.
Ruan Tianling also occasionally closed his eyes for a few seconds of rest.
Though he seemed leisurely, he was actually keenly observing the surroundings.
At the slightest presence, he would become immediately aware.
...
Meanwhile, hiding in a room, a few people seemed like mice cowering in holes, not daring to step outside.
A man cracked the door open, sneaking a peek outside.
Seeing Ruan Tianling and Jian Yufei appearing asleep, he couldn’t help but smile quietly.
He shut the door, turned back, and said, "They seem to be asleep, should we make a move now?"
"Could this be a deliberate ruse to lull us?" someone asked cautiously.
"Probably not, I’ve been watching them like this for a while."
Standing by the window with his back to them, Nangong Yi turned and said, "Don’t provoke him anymore; none of us can match him."
"Nangong Yi, isn’t there a saying that the newborn calf is unafraid of the tiger? Your attitude is far too timid," someone scoffed.
Nangong Yi didn’t get angry, "I’m just stating the facts. We are indeed no match for him."
Thinking of Ruan Tianling’s skills, everyone felt somewhat guilty.
They really weren’t a match for him.
But they couldn’t do nothing either; compared to Ruan Tianling, Nangong Xu was the one they truly couldn’t contend against.
If they killed Ruan Tianling, Nangong Xu would let them off; how could they pass up such an opportunity?
"If we’re no match for him, can we rely on cunning?"
A trace of ridicule flashed through Nangong Yi’s heart.
Previously, they tried cunning, but what advantage did they gain?
This was obviously Nangong Xu pitting them against each other.
Since these people were determined to walk to their deaths, he wasn’t going to bother.
Nangong Yi no longer spoke.
Others began to discuss strategies again, yet none dared to actually venture out.
Overall, they remained very wary of Ruan Tianling.
Thus, their strategies were only cautious, and then more cautious.
...
The time slowly passed—
Jian Yufei unknowingly slept for over an hour.
She opened her eyes, finding herself nestled in Ruan Tianling’s embrace, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist.
"Awake?" Ruan Tianling’s deep and pleasant voice sounded from above.
Jian Yufei rubbed against his chest, "Hmm, how long did I sleep?"
Ruan Tianling gently stroked her body.
"Over an hour, I’d say."
Jian Yufei lifted her head, looking around, "Where are those people?"
