267: Be gentle

Chapter 267: Be Gentle With Me

Upon hearing this, Lu Ran's eyes widened instantly.

"What did you say?" Lu Ran retorted.

To dare to provoke him after doing such a disgusting thing?

Lu Ran was about to show them what's what right then and there!

But at the crucial moment, Nanasheng pulled him back.

Nanasheng shook her head at Lu Ran and pulled him away.

The Blood Alliance member pouted and said, "If it weren't for acting according to the plan, I'd throw you into the Forbidden Sea right now, damn it, just you wait, I'll remember you!"

Lu Ran and the others, who had been pulled away, were now not far, but away from those wooden barrels.

"Why did you pull me?" Lu Ran frowned.

"The matter hasn't been thoroughly investigated yet. Don't be impulsive. Let's observe the situation first," Nanasheng told Lu Ran.

"What else needs to be investigated? It's clear the Blood Alliance is up to something. As a Guoshi, these are ordinary Dragon Xia professionals. How can I not intervene?" Lu Ran asked.

Currently, Lu Ran was quite self-aware.

Honestly, before he had this identity, Lu Ran's sense of belonging wasn't very strong.

Of course, his hatred for Little Japan was set in stone.

No matter which country Lu Ran belonged to, Little Japan had to be annihilated!

But now, with the Guoshi identity, the nation backing him, the Four Great Guilds' selfless acceptance, and Liu Xinxin and others' meticulous care for him, Lu Ran suddenly felt something added to him, and his shoulders seemed to become heavier.

Was it responsibility? Perhaps.

But Lu Ran didn't reject this feeling; instead, he grew excited for the upcoming National War.

Now, even though he sensed something was wrong, Lu Ran wanted to intervene, but Nanasheng wouldn't let him, which made Lu Ran somewhat displeased.

"I know you're a Guoshi, and I know you want to save these people, but it's not time yet, understand?" Nanasheng said.

Lu Ran wasn't dense.

Almost instantly, he understood Nanasheng's meaning.

At this moment, Lu Ran even felt Shen Man and Liu Xinxin's peculiar thoughts from Nanasheng.

Moreover, the situation hadn't been fully investigated yet, so there was no rush.

With Lu Ran's ability, once the investigation was clear and the Blood Alliance members were fully exposed, he could take them all in one swoop—perfect!

"Alright, then let's observe the situation," Lu Ran nodded.

Nanasheng also breathed a sigh of relief.

She said, "You don't need to be hostile towards me. I can't hide anything from you now. I'm not someone who passively accepts things. I need to change, and I must change. I want to live, and it has nothing to do with Sakura. Since I'm with you, I naturally have to consider things for you. You should know that what I'm saying is true."

No concealment whatsoever! She couldn't conceal anything.

Because if she lied, Yamata no Orochi would intervene.

Don't forget, Nanasheng's soul was still in Yamata no Orochi's hands!

Lu Ran stared at Nanasheng for a long time.

He said, "Your performance is indeed good. What's your objective? To escape Yamata no Orochi's control? With my current authority, I can order Yamata no Orochi to release your reverse contract, but it depends on your future performance."

Subconsciously, Nanasheng's eyes suddenly lit up, but then quickly dimmed.

She shook her head and said, "No need. You're different from what I originally imagined, and also different from others. If Yamata no Orochi released the contract, you wouldn't trust me as much. This way is best; I feel at ease, and there's nothing bad about it."

After speaking, she shrugged.

The logic was simple: she just needed to be obedient, consider Lu Ran, and serve him, and everything would be fine.

There was nothing difficult, no pain, no need for forbearance.

Anyway, no thoughts could be hidden from Yamata no Orochi.

As things were now, Lu Ran could completely control Nanasheng's thoughts, which was actually most beneficial to Nanasheng.

"You're quite open-minded. By the way, what was your original impression of me like?" Lu Ran asked curiously.

He was genuinely curious, not just asking casually.

Upon hearing this, Nanasheng's cheeks suddenly flushed.

She stammered, "Do I have to say it?"

Lu Ran shrugged and said, "I'm curious, it doesn't hurt to say. Because even if you don't say it, Yamata no Orochi can know your thoughts."

That was true.

Nanasheng gave Lu Ran a resentful look, then slowly said, "When I was in Sakura, one thing really bothered me. I had never been in a relationship, and my body had never been touched by anyone else, but I'm a normal woman. Sometimes I would think about those things. Many people coveted my body—Shintoism, various shrines, countless of them. I was always unwilling to yield because I didn't trust anyone."

Lu Ran nodded.

That was true.

Putting everything else aside, Nanasheng's appearance and figure were absolutely stunning!

Any normal man would have some thoughts.

Lu Ran subconsciously glanced at Nanasheng's body, but unfortunately, it was covered by a cloak, so he couldn't see anything.

But...

What does any of this have to do with me? Didn't I ask what kind of person you used to think I was?

Nanasheng then continued, "Originally, I also thought you were that kind of person. After all, too many people coveted my body, and you could completely control my actions, will, and even life and death. In front of you, I couldn't even commit suicide; Yamata no Orochi would stop me. That would be a hellish life!"

Huh? Lu Ran's eyes widened, but he immediately reacted.

He said in astonishment, "So that's it. No wonder what you said at first was so strange. But don't think I'm a monk with no lust at all. I just thought it wasn't appropriate. Forcing it is no fun. I really didn't think about it that way, but now that you mention it, hey-hey... it's a good idea."

Nanasheng gave Lu Ran a speechless look.

She said, "You're not that kind of person; I can tell. During the time I've spent with you, actually... actually, if you want to, it's not impossible for me either. It's just that I've never experienced it before, so you need to be gentle."

Holy crap! Who could resist this!

Especially with Nanasheng's cheeks flushed, looking at Lu Ran, and speaking those words in a soft voice.

No normal person could resist that.

Lu Ran swallowed hard.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly caught sight of Qin Wuyao glaring at him with fiery eyes.

Lu Ran suddenly felt guilty, like a thief caught in the act.

He quickly coughed twice and said, "Forget it, forget it, nothing of the sort."

Nanasheng froze, her eyes showing a hint of disappointment.

But the next second, she glanced at Qin Wuyao, then smiled, no longer dwelling on the topic.

Lu Ran took a deep breath, avoiding Qin Wuyao's gaze.

He said, "I don't know where we are now. This ship is quite fast."

His original intention was to change the subject.

But as a result, Song Chao checked his map and used a skill to determine their position.

He said in confusion, "Strange, we've directly gone off course."