C10 – Master! You Have to Hold on


    Zuo Shaoqing toyed with him on several asions. Noticing that bystanders began to halt and observe, he feigned a stumble, acting as though he’d been knocked down. In the process, he covertly jabbed his finger into a hole on Zuo Shaoling’s knee.


    A sharp pain in his knee overtook Zuo Shaoling, and he involuntarily dropped to his knees, triggering an eruption ofughter from the onlookers.


    At this moment, the robust ego of Zou Second Master was deeply wounded. He red at Zuo Shaoqing, his eyes burning with the desire to devour him whole.


    “Zuo, Shao, Qing!” he bellowed, fury coursing through him. “You damned scoundrel!” Enraged, Zuo Shaolingunched himself forward, fists iling.


    Zuo Shaoqing intentionally absorbed a few blows, allowing his fair, unblemished face to take on a more vivid hue.


    Zuo Shaoling’s attendant, seeing the fight intensify, attempted to intervene, but Luo Xiaoliu’s swift reflexes held him back. “Leng Sheng, intervening now is pointless. Do you have a death wish?”


    Unable to free himself, Liang Sheng yelled in frustration, “Luo Xiaoliu, that’s your master!”


    Luo Xiaoliu surreptitiously rolled his eyes. He was fully aware of his allegiance to his master, the very person who controlled his fate. Yet he was not oblivious; he could clearly see Zuo Shaoqing’s deliberate attempts to incense Zuo Second Master.


    As the pair continued their standoff, Zuo Shaoling, in a sudden move, seized a machete someone had discarded and viciously lunged at Zuo Shaoqing.


    A glint of cold determination swept through Zuo Shaoqing’s eyes. He assessed the trajectory, shifted to the left, and allowed the de to plunge into his right chest.


    Holding Zuo Shaoling’s gaze, the corners of his mouth twisted into a menacing smirk, and he deliberately leaned in closer, catching Zuo Shaoling off guard.


    “Puff…” Crimson blood spattered across Zuo Shaoling’s visage, thoroughly jolting the pampered and imperious young master.


    “Ah…” The audience, initially entertained, was stunned into silence. Even Luo Xiaoliu found himself shaking with fear.


    “Lord Third…”


    “Second Master…” Both Liang Sheng and Luo Xiaoliu rushed to the scene simultaneously. One of them offered support to Third Master Zuo, who was bleeding profusely, while the other held onto the dazed Zuo Second Master.


    “San Ye, you… You must hang in there…” Luo Xiaoliu used one hand to cover the bloody wound on Zuo Shaoqing’s chest, his eyes reddened as he implored Zuo Shaoling, “Second Master, even if you don’t care for our grandfather, you shouldn’t be so cruel. He’s your own brother!”


    The crowd erupted into chatter, with various spections circting. Some believed it was a dispute among brothers over family assets, while others spected about romantic rivalry.


    Later, when certain individuals identified the two Zuo Family elders, the conversation gradually shifted towards them.


    Zuo Shaoling dropped the machete, which hit the ground with a resounding “ng.” His face grew pale as he watched the crimson stain rapidly spreading, struggling to regain hisposure.


    Upon hearing themotion outside, students from the academy streamed out to investigate, and their expressions turned fearful when they witnessed the scene.


    “This… What was going on? What happened to Shao Qing?”


    “Shaoling… You killed people?”


    “I… I never expected…” Zuo Shaoling mumbled those feeble words and then turned and fled. Observing this, Leng Meng hastily pursued him.


    Realizing that more people were arriving, Zuo Shaoqing grew concerned about being discovered. He pinched Luo Xiaoliu’s waist and whispered into his ear, “Take me back to the city.”


    “Master, my life is on the line!” Luo Xiaoliu held the person in his arms horizontally, disregarding decorum. “At a time like this, you’re thinking of ying tricks.”


    Zuo Shaoqing feigned pain and cautioned in a hushed tone, “Lil ‘Six, are you defying fate?”


    “If you die, I won’t be able to live either.”


    Despite Luo Xiaoliu’sck of brawniness, he held an advantage over Zuo Shaoqing with his two-year seniority and servant’s strength, capable of carrying a person in his arms.


    Zuo Shaoqing insisted on a longer route back from the main road, allowing the entire Youuxi Town’s popce to witness his blood-soaked elegance.


    Luo Xiaoliu couldn’t sway him and had no choice but to hasten his steps. However, the journey from the Academy to the Zuo Family still consumed half an hour,pelling him to frequently nce down every few steps to ensure his master’s survival.


    Zuo Shaoqing donned a simple white cotton robe today. Crimson blood cascaded down from his shoulders, imparting a frightful appearance.


    As they entered the yard, Luo Xiaoliu didn’t pause to catch his breath before calling out, “Nanny Liu…” “Nanny Liu…”


    Zuo Shaoqing scrutinized Luo Xiaoliu’s anxious countenance with a furrowed brow. He remained uncertain whether Luo Xiaoliu fretted more for his well-being or the antidote.


    Nanny Liu dashed in and beheld Zuo Shaoqing, drenched in blood. Her eyes darkened, and she swayed momentarily before regaining herposure.


    “Oh my goodness…” What has happened to you? “Who could have done this?”


    Of course, Zuo Shaoqing couldn’t respond. Luo Xiaoliu ced him on the bed and dered, “I’ll fetch a doctor.”


    Tears welled in Nanny Liu’s eyes. Her hands trembled as she moved to extract the knife lodged in Zuo Shaoqing. Zuo Shaoqing promptly restrained her, exining that he was waiting for the doctor.


    “Right, right…” My apologies, I was momentarily confused. Just to be safe… Poor child, Lady Ruan suffered a simr injury a few days after she left…”


    Zuo Shaoqing exerted his utmost control over the feeble inner energy within him, causing his pallor to deepen due to substantial blood loss. He offered reassurances to Nanny Liu a few times andter dismissed two individuals from the room when the doctor arrived.