Apocalypse Circular-Chapter 512 - 510 Night Princess

Watching Wu Yi’s shocked expression, Lu Luo scratched his nose.

"Hey, hey, stop the flattery and eat. Although Second Prince Wu Qi is quite nonsensical, he did say one thing right. The food here is really good."

As Lu Luo spoke, he began to eat heartily. It was obvious he really liked the food here.

Meanwhile, Wu Yi stared blankly at the center of the venue, lost in thought. She had a feeling that choosing Lu Luo, aligning with Lu Luo, would be the most correct decision she’d ever made in her life.

"I feel like I’ve come alive again," she said.

"What?"

"It feels like you can energize the whole event, carry me with you."

Hearing Wu Yi say this, Lu Luo smiled. "Indeed. Wait for me to carry you."

The two exchanged a smile, their alliance and cooperation deepening unconsciously.

「...」

Their earlier encounter with the Second Prince had also been noticed by some observant individuals: The Third Prince, Wei; the Fourth Princess, Yue. Princes and princesses ranked fifth through eighth also saw the Second Prince’s interaction with Lu Luo.

Despite not knowing the content of their conversation, it was clear from Wu Qi’s hearty laughter at the end and Lu Luo accepting the business card that the negotiation had been favorable for Second Prince Wu Qi. This would undoubtedly give Wu Qi’s competitors something to think about.

Just as these individuals were contemplating their next moves, a somewhat solitary figure approached Lu Luo and Wu Yi.

"Twelfth Imperial Sister."

"You are... Fifty-first Sister?" Wu Yi asked.

Fifty-one? Isn’t that a rank even lower than Wu Liji and Wu Handing? Lu Luo thought. He looked at this princess. She appeared pitiful, exuding an air that stirred feelings of compassion in others. This kind of aura would attract not just men; women could hardly resist it either.

[Observer: Sequence S Unknown, Sequence A - Pity. This person is extremely dangerous, possessing dual Sequences, a high-Sequence expert, Seventh Tier, with concealed strength.]

Reading the prompt, Lu Luo’s eyes narrowed slightly. This woman’s abilities were beyond his expectations; it was the first time he had encountered a Grade S Sequence in the Empire. Other than himself, he had only come across three Grade S Sequences from the beginning: the Healer, the Judge, and the S-rank individual currently before him. It was evident that this woman possessed extremely powerful concealment abilities, capable of even shielding against the Observer’s perception.

Undoubtedly on par! Sequence A, Pity! But the effect of this single Sequence alone is already somewhat overpowered!

Lu Luo had encountered similar Sequences before, like Charm, Seduction, and the like. However, this Pity was still somewhat different from Charm. First, Charm had almost no effect on individuals of the same gender. But Pity was different; its effect was equally potent on females. For both men and women, the effects were almost exactly the same, giving this woman enormous room to maneuver.

However... Lu Luo was an exception. Of course, he was a normal man, so any issues with his sexual orientation were ruled out. What really made Lu Luo immune to such effects was his Sequence 0, No Believer. Its description read: "You are very superstitious; all control effects on you are weakened by 90%."

A 100% Pity effect is strong, but at 10%, the Pity effect is just so-so.

"Twelfth Sister, how have you been recently?" the princess asked.

"Uh, is there something you need?" Wu Yi replied.

Wu Yi subconsciously wanted to reject the request of her Fifty-first Sister, Wu Ye Ji, but the other’s piteous look still made Wu Yi’s heart soften. This was the effect of Pity; even for a woman like Wu Yi, who had an iron will, it was still effective.

"Twelfth Sister, recently... things have been going badly for me. They keep bullying me... they just want my body..." Wu Ye Ji said, her words becoming more and more suggestive.

Lu Luo didn’t look at her, but at Wu Yi, who was opposite her. True to Lu Luo’s expectations, Wu Yi’s gaze had started to sway with Wu Ye Ji’s expressions.

In such a public place, using a Sequence on an Imperial Princess... shouldn’t that be forbidden? If such behavior could be forgiven, the entire Imperial Family would probably descend into chaos. Many members of the Imperial Family indulged themselves in their private lives. Wu Ye Ji’s Sequence effect, if she were positioned among the princes and princesses, would easily influence them. Even someone as self-disciplined as Wu Yi couldn’t resist, let alone those others. If something really did happen, it would be the biggest scandal of the entire Imperial Family. After all, incest was something no one could accept.

"Wu Yi!" Lu Luo suddenly called out, placing a hand on Wu Yi’s back. A strand of Netherflame power flowed through Wu Yi’s body and into her eyes. Her eyes flashed with a hint of purple; the Netherflame flared in her pupils for a moment, then extinguished.

This brief intervention was enough to free Wu Yi from the Pity effect. She turned her head sharply, looking at Lu Luo. "Lu Luo, just now I...?"

Lu Luo didn’t speak, just nodded slightly, frowning.

Seeing Lu Luo’s expression, Wu Yi realized she had been unknowingly influenced, silently and stealthily. If Lu Luo hadn’t been behind me to help, I might have ended up in some man’s bed.

"This... is unforgivable," she muttered. Wu Yi suddenly spun around and slapped Wu Ye Ji’s face.

SMACK!

The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the hall. Many people heard it. Some only looked over upon hearing the slap, but others had already fixed their gazes on Lu Luo and Wu Yi. So, everything happening now was under the watchful eyes of certain interested parties.

"Twelfth Sister, why did you hit me? Boohoo!" Wu Ye Ji’s tears fell like shattered crystal beads, her appearance only provoking endless pity from those around her, and with it, boundless anger towards Wu Yi.

After striking Wu Ye Ji, Wu Yi realized that something was very wrong. This situation was definitely arranged! Someone is targeting me!

"Lu Luo, I... this woman..." Wu Yi began.

"Don’t worry about that now. Take a look around," Lu Luo said, gesturing at their surroundings. Many people had already started to glare angrily at Wu Yi.

"Hey, Twelfth Sister, even if you have some status, isn’t this a bit much for Ye Ji? She’s just an ordinary woman, aren’t you being too harsh?" one person called out.

"Yeah, Wu Yi! Don’t you just rely on your position in the Inspection Department? If Wu Handing hadn’t disappeared, you wouldn’t have had the chance to rise to power in the Inspection Department! You’re just a fox exploiting the tiger’s might!" another added.

"That’s right! That’s right!"

A crowd began to furiously accuse Wu Yi. At this moment, Wu Yi didn’t defend herself; she knew that under the influence of the Pity effect, these people were nearly irrational. The wisest thing to do now is to leave this place with Lu Luo.

"Lu Luo, let’s go!" Wu Yi urged.

"I’m afraid we can’t leave now," Lu Luo replied.

As soon as he said this, several bodyguards in black suits subtly took positions at the corners. If Lu Luo and Wu Yi tried to leave now, they would definitely be intercepted.

Who exactly are these guys? Wu Yi wondered, still searching for the mastermind.

Lu Luo, however, had already fixed his gaze on Wu Ye Ji.

[Observer: A most perfect disguise. A true Seventh-Tier expert. Her potential is no less than Wu Handing, who had a breakthrough on the battlefield. Wu Handing made his breakthrough over two years ago. Even if this woman didn’t achieve her breakthrough earlier than Wu Handing, it couldn’t have been much later.]

Upon seeing the Observer’s prompt, Lu Luo nodded heavily.

This is truly the most deeply hidden character! Because her rank wasn’t high enough, and her own family couldn’t give her absolute support, she could only navigate among everyone. Moreover, she concealed her greatest trump card: Seventh-Tier strength. In a sense, Wu Ye Ji’s potential and capabilities are countless times greater than someone like Wu Handing, who only knows how to charge blindly ahead.

Lu Luo gradually became wary of this woman.

"Well played!" he said admiringly.

"Isn’t Mr. Lu Luo the same?" Wu Ye Ji responded, slowly standing up. "Everyone else is captivated by Ye Ji’s appearance, including Seventh-Tier experts, and even women are no exception. But only Mr. Lu Luo remains unaffected. Is it remarkable willpower, or could it be, Mr. Lu Luo, that you possess a Sequence that counters mine?"

At this moment, she should have been the center of attention, yet even with such a conspicuous action, the people around seemed oblivious to her, their gazes mostly still fixed on Wu Yi.

"Your ability not only attracts others but also allows you to be overlooked by them. Impressive," Lu Luo commented.

"It’s truly remarkable for Mr. Lu Luo to deduce Ye Ji’s abilities in such a short time," Wu Ye Ji said. "Would Mr. Lu Luo be interested in having dinner with me?"

"It’s only noon. Isn’t it a bit premature to talk about dinner?" Lu Luo countered. He instinctively wanted to refuse but realized the woman had already approached him.

She touched his chest with her finger and whispered, "Please don’t be in a hurry to reject me, Mr. Lu Luo. Rejecting me now could lead to a lot of trouble. These righteous and indignant folks might lose their sanity due to my provocation. They might even resort to violence in public. Although Mr. Lu Luo is very strong, facing several Seventh-Tiers would likely be too much, wouldn’t it? Even if Mr. Lu Luo could hold them off, what about Twelfth Sister? She’s just an ordinary Sixth Tier. If these people swarm her, Twelfth Sister could be in danger. Is that really what Mr. Lu Luo wants to see?" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Wu Ye Ji stood pitifully before Lu Luo, teasingly tracing his chest with her finger while uttering the type of threat Lu Luo hated most.

Lu Luo lifted his head slightly, then suddenly grasped Wu Ye Ji’s breast and squeezed it hard.

"Threatening me? Do you know what I do?" he growled.

"Ugh? That hurts!" Wu Ye Ji cried out. She hadn’t expected Lu Luo to maintain his composure, let alone strike back.

What exactly is he? This question had been troubling Wu Ye Ji for a long time; despite her investigations, she had no clear answer.

As the pressure from Lu Luo’s fingers increased, the pain in Wu Ye Ji’s chest intensified. Under his brute force, she finally found it hard to bear. "It hurts, Lu Luo! Can you let go first?"

"If I’m not mistaken, no one else can perceive you right now, correct? Even I have been shielded by your ability. If I were to force myself on you now, would they discover it?" Lu Luo retorted. He did not yield to Wu Ye Ji’s distress; instead, he began to threaten her.

Seeing Lu Luo’s fierce demeanor, Wu Ye Ji subconsciously wanted to step back. But as she did, the breast he was grabbing hurt even more. This was becoming unbearable for her, and her voice took on a genuinely aggrieved and tearful tone. "Can you please let go first? This is really uncomfortable for me."

Watching Wu Ye Ji look so aggrieved, Lu Luo felt a strange sense of satisfaction. He said with a faint smile, "A Seventh-Tier expert who cannot even endure such physical pain is unable to pursue higher realms. Only through the dual trials of body and mind can one possibly reach the pinnacle of humanity! You can threaten me, so why can’t I threaten you?"

As he spoke, Lu Luo continued to squeeze.

Wu Ye Ji’s face turned crimson, and her body tensed unnaturally. Although her abilities were Pity and Seduction, she had always relied on them to perfectly protect and conceal her body. Lu Luo’s audacious violation of her personal space was what she found unacceptable.

"Let go!" Wu Ye Ji exclaimed loudly. ’Coincidentally,’ just as she raised her voice, Lu Luo released his fingers.

As Wu Ye Ji’s voice rang out, the surrounding people finally seemed to snap back to awareness. They looked at Wu Yi, then at Wu Ye Ji and Lu Luo, somewhat bewildered, unsure of what had just transpired between the three.

"What... what happened just now?" an official’s son cautiously inquired.

"We seemed to be denouncing the Twelfth Imperial Princess just now."

"You’re full of it! I would never do such a stupid thing," another official’s son said, sounding a bit guilty. Denouncing and threatening the Twelfth Imperial Princess was not something to admit to; the consequences during a purge were no joke.

"But the Twelfth Imperial Princess really did hit Princess Ye Ji!"

"This..."

The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward. Lu Luo pulled Wu Yi behind him. Looking at Lu Luo’s back, Wu Yi immediately felt relieved.

"Lu Luo, thanks," she said.

"No need for thanks. They weren’t all here for you," Lu Luo replied, then looked towards Wu Ye Ji again.

Although the Observer couldn’t determine her exact ability, it could sense the Sequence particle fluctuations forming a Sequence field around them. While she was talking to him, a layer of Sequence particles had enveloped the two of them. Based on Lu Luo’s guess, the effect of this layer of particles was likely concealment.