Return to the City: The Strongest King

"Who?" Qingluan first asked, then pointed to the window, indicating for Song Xiaodong to go out immediately.

Instead, Song Xiaodong shrank his body directly and curled up under the covers, hugging her legs.

"Princess, it's me," Lucy's voice came from outside.

"What's the matter, I'm still bathing," Qingluan replied.

"Princess, Elder Mis said earlier that it seems someone has snuck in here, and they are currently investigating," Lucy said.

Qingluan said, "Let Elder Mis continue investigating, report back to me if there's anything new."

"Okay," Lucy replied and retreated.

Song Xiaodong poked his head out from under the covers, and Qingluan frowned as she said, "Now that Elder Mis has discovered, let's see how you plan to escape."

Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly and said, "Why would I want to escape? It took so much to see you again, shouldn't we enjoy some warmth? I'm staying with you here tonight."

Qingluan said urgently, "No, it's too dangerous."

Song Xiaodong mischievously stroked Qingluan and said, "Do you think there's anything more dangerous than me leaving now?"

"This..."

Earlier Qingluan only wanted Song Xiaodong to leave out of concern. Now thinking about it, leaving at this moment is indeed risky.

"You're really bold," Qingluan regained her calm, pulling Song Xiaodong's mischievous hand away, whispering, "Don't tell me, you got here on your own. Is Dragon Gate planning something? I'll tell you now, I'm okay with our personal affairs, but if you exploit me against the Dark Night Sect, I won't bend the rules."

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "I just wanted to see you, talk to you. I'm alone here."

"Really?" Qingluan's eyes briefly showed joy before hiding it, feigning anger, "Don't think you can fool me, I don't believe your nonsense. Dragon Gate has been investigating my activities, using so many resources; tell me you're just here to see me?"

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "You're right, I just wanted to see you. Your intelligence system should know, none of our Dragon Gate experts came here. I claimed to deal with you, so your Dark Night Sect placed forces around you, and then made moves elsewhere, making it seem like I'm using you to divert attention. But my goal is only you, not to harm you, just to see you."

What Song Xiaodong said was true; he just wanted to see Qingluan, though not merely to express farewell sentiments. The most important was for Qingluan to know her identity as the Dragon Gate Princess.

The number of people Dragon Gate sent was irrelevant; the priority was he could meet Qingluan.

The Dragon Gate elders initially wanted to send manpower to take Qingluan away, but Song Xiaodong opposed them and decided to come alone.

A risky move, surprising the Dark Night Sect. They never expected Song Xiaodong's true aim was to meet Qingluan, nor expected his audacity as Dragon Gate Young Master.

They focused on how many people entered Australia from Dragon Gate, allowing Song Xiaodong to sneak in successfully using a pseudonym.

Qingluan looked at Song Xiaodong, pursed her lips and said, "If I say I believe you, I deeply question your leadership. As Dragon Gate Young Master, creating such a fuss for a woman, you're simply a foolish Sect Leader."

Song Xiaodong smiled and asked, "And as a woman, how do you feel?"

"As a woman..." Qingluan's lips twitched again, and her gaze on Song Xiaodong slowly softened until finally she sighed, "Alright, I admit, I'm really touched. You risked everything to see me; how could I not be moved? But on the condition, you're truly not lying."

"Rest assured, even if I exhaust all means against Dark Night Sect, I won't exploit your feelings for me; that would ruin our pure love."

"Humph, I have no love with you. You take advantage and got used to it."

"I think between men and women, it's natural to become second nature, don't you agree?" As Song Xiaodong spoke, he began undressing.

"No undressing!" Qingluan pushed Song Xiaodong and spoke somewhat nervously, "What...are you planning?"

"You tell me," Song Xiaodong squinted at Qingluan, already undressed.

Qingluan looked at him, suddenly reached out and embraced him, kissing passionately.

The kiss was full of fervor, lasting over twenty minutes. Then Qingluan turned her head away from Song Xiaodong's lips and whispered, "Come on."

Qingluan had made a decision; she absolutely could not be with Song Xiaodong, so today she'd do everything with him, leaving behind the best memories, then part ways with Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong squinted at Qingluan and said, "Are you thinking that after this we won't meet again?"

"Don't ruin the mood, okay?" Qingluan scolded and glanced at him, then straightened her slender waist.

Song Xiaodong whispered near Qingluan's ear, "You'll never escape me; you're destined to be with me for life."

"Dongzi, don't be so naïve, okay? We're from two opposing camps; do you really think we can betray our sects for love?"

Song Xiaodong looked at Qingluan and slowly said, "You're wrong; we're not in separate camps. You've always belonged to Dragon Gate."

"You...even if I've done this, I won't betray the Dark Night Sect. Dongzi..." Qingluan became serious and said, "If you really love me, give me dignity, or I'll truly resent you."

Song Xiaodong earnestly replied, "I say you're Dragon Gate not because of our current relationship, but because from the moment you were born, you were Dragon Gate."

"What?" Qingluan felt Song Xiaodong had deeper meaning.

Song Xiaodong turned away from Qingluan's body, hugged her tightly and whispered, "Because...your parents are the Vice Sect Leader of Dragon Gate."