Her body suddenly felt sore and weak, and she fell forward as if she had lost her support, leaning softly against Zhang Luan's chest.
His chest rose and fell slightly, his breathing was rapid and disordered, and his eyes behind the glasses were slightly narrowed, with a somewhat dazed look.
Zhang Luan lowered his head, put his nose close to her neck, and gently sniffed the unique body fragrance of a young girl.
It was a mixture of milk and floral scents, fresh and sweet, making people want to indulge in it.
He pressed his lips gently against her neck, his tongue sliding slowly across her delicate skin, licking the warm flesh and feeling the slight tremors coming from her body.
Lily's breathing became more rapid, and her little hands unconsciously grasped his collar, as if seeking some support.
Her ponytail fell on her shoulders, and a few strands of hair were soaked with sweat and stuck to her cheeks, adding a touch of messy beauty.
After a while, Lily's body gradually calmed down, her breathing became steady, and the blush on her face gradually faded.
Zhang Luan stood up, patted the wrinkles on his clothes, and helped her pull up her pants. His fingertips lingered on her thigh for a moment, as if he was reluctant to let go.
The two looked at each other, a shy smile flashed in Lily's eyes, and Zhang Luan gently rubbed her hair, as if silently comforting her.
Then they dressed and packed their belongings.
Zhang Luan walked out of the room and stood on the dilapidated street. The sunlight shone through the narrow gaps in the street.
He looked back and found Lily still standing at the door of the room, her whole body trembling slightly like a frightened deer.
Her gaze lingered between the door frame and the outside world, her eyes behind her glasses filled with hesitation and fear.
"It's okay, believe me!" Zhang Luan smiled gently and took two steps towards her.
He extended his broad hand, palm facing up, as if inviting her to step out of that safe and narrow comfort zone.
"Yeah!" Lily responded softly, as if to encourage herself, and also as if to respond to Zhang Luan.
Taking a deep breath, her slender little hand reached out from the crack of the door, hesitated for a moment, and finally grasped Zhang Luan's big hand tightly.
"It doesn't seem so scary outside." Lily thought to herself, with curiosity and a little excitement flashing in her eyes behind her glasses.
She was wearing the brand new white sneakers Zhang Luan had given her, and she carefully placed her toes on the ground.
"Of course it's not scary. I'm here." Zhang Luan gently ruffled her hair. "Although this world looks shabby, it also has its beautiful side."
The ground was not as scary as I had imagined, and it was even smoother than the floor inside the house.
There was a strange smell in the air - it was sunshine, dust, and the breath of life coming from afar.
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Lily's body was still tense. She moved cautiously, sticking close to Zhang Luan, as if he was her only safe fortress.
Suddenly, she could no longer control her inner tension and jumped into Zhang Luan's arms, her little face pressed tightly against his broad chest.
"Master, I'm a little scared." She whispered softly.
Zhang Luan gently stroked her back, patting it lightly with his big hands as if soothing a frightened cub.
"Don't be afraid, I will always be by your side." He whispered comfortingly.
Lily felt his strong heartbeat and warm body temperature, and her tense body slowly relaxed.
The streets in the slums are dilapidated and narrow, with mottled walls and bumpy ground.
But in Lily's eyes, this is a whole new world.
She looked around curiously: the clothes hanging out to dry, the children playing, the stray cat in the corner, every detail fascinated her.
Gradually, she went from snuggling tightly in Zhang Luan's arms to holding his hand and skipping along the street.
"Master, it's so fun outside!" she said excitedly.
Her ponytail swung gently with her steps, and an innocent smile bloomed on her face, making her no different from the happy children around her.
Leave the slums and head straight to the castle.
When Lily saw the huge castle, she was amazed.
The castle stood majestically in the distance, its magnificent outline seemingly rising from the earth.
The sunlight shines on the huge gray-white stones, reflecting a cold and solemn luster.
"Are we going there next?" Lily asked nervously, her palms already soaked with sweat.
Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes behind the glasses were full of curiosity and uneasiness.
"Yeah!" Zhang Luan nodded briefly.
"That's great!" Lily said excitedly. "Before, I could only see this castle from afar through the gaps between the tiles on the roof of my room. I never thought people could actually live here! This must be where the most powerful people live, right?!"
She stretched out her little hand and gently stroked the huge stones of the castle's outer wall.
Each stone is much larger than the stones in her home, and the surface is hard and rough, as if telling the weight of time.
"Who is it?!" the guard at the city gate suddenly shouted.
Lily instantly withdrew her hand and burrowed into Zhang Luan's arms like a frightened kitten. Her body trembled slightly, fearing that she would accidentally damage this noble city wall.
"I am Earl Zhang Luan, and I want to see Deputy City Lord Leon!" Zhang Luan said loudly, his voice steady and powerful.
The soldier's expression instantly changed, from fierce to awed. "Zhang... Earl Zhang?!"
The legend of the slaying of Cachubis had long since spread throughout Arcadia. Now, this legendary hero stood before them, accompanied by a seemingly young girl.
The city gate slowly opened, and soldiers stood on both sides, respectfully welcoming Zhang Luan and Lily into the castle as if they were the most distinguished guests.
"Deputy City Lord Leon has ordered that as long as you come, you can go in directly without waiting for notification. We have already passed the message to the castle!" said a soldier respectfully.
"Wow, they are all so respectful to the master! The master is so awesome!" Lily whispered, her little hands tightly grasping Zhang Luan's clothes.
Looking at the burly, armored soldiers around her, who were so envious of Zhang Luan, she felt
Chapter 323
My admiration and love for Zhang Luan surged like a tide.
In her eyes, Zhang Luan is the most amazing hero in the world.
Following the soldiers' lead, Zhang Luan and Lily walked through a long corridor and arrived at the central hall of the castle. Light streamed through the stained glass windows, casting a dazzling array of colors on the marble floor.
"Zhang Luan! You're finally here!" Leon's voice came from the front.
He was dressed in luxurious aristocratic attire, and walked towards them with a group of maids and a girl who looked somewhat like Lily. The girl was Lily's sister, Lillian. She looked more mature than Lily, and her eyes were shining with surprise and complex emotions.
"Sister!" Lily exclaimed, but did not dare to leave Zhang Luan.
Zhang Luan and Leon hugged each other without hesitation, like brothers who had not seen each other for many years.
"I heard that the lizardmen broke through the city of Yellen and captured the royal city. I was worried about you!" Leon patted Zhang Luan's shoulder, his eyes full of concern.
Zhang Luan looked ashamed and said softly, "Actually... I was the one who let the lizard man in."
Leon was stunned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. The others in the hall also held their breath, quietly waiting for the next step.
"I found the imprisoned leader of the Golden Griffin Knights, Alexia, in the palace," Zhang Luan continued, explaining, "She has been held captive by the royal family for a long time."
Upon hearing the name, Leon's face flickered with realization, followed by a wave of disgust towards the royal family. As the deputy city lord, he knew the true reason the royal family imprisoned Alexia—not because of her exceptional fighting prowess, but because of her stunning beauty and perfect figure. Those corrupt royals simply sought to satisfy their own perverted desires by conquering this stunning female knight.
"Brother, I support you," Leon said solemnly, "but the lizardmen are no better than those royal families. What are your plans next?"
Zhang Luan, sensing Leon's sincerity, patted his arm, slightly moved. "I want to build a kingdom of our own," he said firmly, "a kingdom where the beast-eared tribes, humans, and orcs are completely equal."
Leon nodded, his eyes gleaming with ambition. He had only heard Zhang Luan talk about "establishing his own kingdom" and had barely registered the subsequent words about equality. He saw it as a political ploy by Zhang Luan to win the loyalty of more Beast-Ear slaves.
"I fully support you!" Leon said excitedly. "The army, the supplies, everything! Besides, the ice silk I was selling for a lot of money, which can be used to expand our military!"
Zhang Luan then remembered that he had previously commissioned Leon to sell stockings to the nobility within the empire. Judging from Leon's expression, he had clearly made a killing.
"Thank you, Leon. Before I came here, I was worried that you would misunderstand me!" Zhang Luan said sincerely, with a touch of emotion in his eyes.
Leon patted Zhang Luan's shoulder vigorously and said seriously, "In fact, I have long been dissatisfied with this royal family. If you don't kill him, I also want to accumulate strength to kill him, but..." His voice lowered, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on his face. "Hehe, I don't have that ability! Dad said that my ability is at most at the level of a city lord, so I don't have such big ambitions. Since my good brother wants to become king, I will definitely support you with all my strength!"
Zhang Luan and Leon hugged each other tightly again.
"Good brother!" Zhang Luan whispered, his voice full of gratitude.
"Good brother." Leon also patted Zhang Luan's back vigorously, his tone full of determination.
Beside them, the two girls, Lillian and Lily, were hugging each other, their heads leaning against each other and talking in low voices.
Tears glistened in Lily's eyes, while Lillian gently stroked her sister's hair, her face full of joy and concern for the long-awaited reunion.
"Sister, the world outside is so big and beautiful." Lily said in a low voice.
"Yes, I've always wanted to bring you out to see the world, but... I don't have the ability to protect you yet!" Lillian responded softly, with a hint of guilt in her eyes.
The atmosphere in the hall was warm and welcoming. The maids stood quietly by, witnessing this important meeting. The sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows added a touch of sacredness to the moment.
"Don't leave tonight, stay and let's have a good meal!" Leon said excitedly, "Starting tomorrow, I'll do whatever you want me to do!"
"Okay!" Zhang Luan nodded, feeling an indescribable sense of relief in his heart.
He didn't expect things to go so smoothly and that he could easily negotiate the city of Arcadia.
He had made various assumptions and even prepared various countermeasures before, but none of them came in handy.
It seems that true friendship is more powerful than any strategy.
Leon turned around and told the maids to prepare dinner and guest rooms, and the entire castle suddenly became busy.
Zhang Luan stood there, watching all this, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.
From an ordinary adventurer to someone about to establish his own kingdom, this journey has been full of hardships and surprises.
Chapter 330 Special Request
The dinner was lively and the castle's chefs used their best cooking skills to prepare a variety of delicious dishes.
From golden roasted wild boar, to exquisite seafood platters, to various desserts and fruits, there is everything.
As the night deepened, the atmosphere of the dinner became more and more lively.
Zhang Luan drank a lot of wine because of excitement. His cheeks were flushed and his eyes were a little blurry.
Lillian and Lily had already gone to bed with the help of the maid.
Only Zhang Luan and Leon were left in the banquet hall, along with a few maids serving behind them.
"A toast to our friendship!" Leon raised his glass, his voice a little unclear due to drunkenness.
"A toast to friendship!" Zhang Luan also raised his glass in response, and their glasses collided in the air, making a crisp sound.
Ever since he knew that Zhang Luan wanted to rescue those beast-eared girls, Leon released his beast-eared girl slaves in advance.
Now, the only ones left in the hall were the beast-eared girls and human servants who had volunteered to stay. There was no fear in their eyes, only loyalty and respect for their masters.
"But there is one thing you must agree to!" Leon said drunkenly, putting his arm around Zhang Luan's shoulders, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.
"No problem, just tell me. As long as it's something I can do, I will definitely agree!" Zhang Luan responded with a smile.
"Of course you can do this, it's not difficult at all!" Leon said, clapping his hands three times vigorously.
After a while, a maid came out cautiously with her head down, looking very nervous.
"What is this?" Zhang Luan was surprised, his eyes moving back and forth between the maid and Leon.
When Leon saw that only the maid was there, his face suddenly turned ugly. He smiled apologetically at Zhang Luan, then asked the maid, "Is she still unwilling?"
The maid nodded nervously, a hint of panic in her eyes.
"This girl!" Leon held his forehead helplessly, and his drunkenness seemed to have subsided a little because of this little episode.
"What's going on?" Zhang Luan asked in surprise, putting down the wine glass in his hand.
"Forget it, just come with me!" Leon stood up and staggered because he was drunk.
The bunny-eared maid who had been following him immediately ran over and supported him.
The movements were gentle and skillful, and the eyes were full of concern and worry, as if afraid that the owner would fall.
Zhang Luan noticed the emotion in the bunny-eared girl's eyes.
It seems that although she is always pressed on the table by Leon on various occasions, she actually likes Leon in her heart.
It turns out that slaves like their slave owners, and this happens not only to themselves, but also to others.
The complexity of human relationships is far beyond the scope of simple definitions such as slaves and slave owners.
"Let's go
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