Chapter 106: Most Powerful Killer (1/2)

“And it looks like Long Yin has yet to detected anything. A woman like you, who managed to pull everything off flawlessly, really earns Wuchen’s respect. The so-called Northern Empire, who were already defeated and had concealed their whereabouts, might have already penetrated another nation secretly. Is it the Kui Shui Nation, or the Cang Lan Nation? Gale Nation has Feng Chaoyang, so it is difficult to penetrate. Cang Lan Nation has nasty weather, so an outsider wouldn’t be able to adapt in such a short time. They might be hiding in Kui Shui Nation.”

Shui Mengchan, “!!!!”

“Let’s discuss some of the conditions of the transaction. For the sake of the sword of Southern Empire, we are willing to invest everything.” Shui Mengchan said with a slightly powerless voice. The more Ye Wuchen explained, the stronger the worry in Shui Mengchan’s heart became. She had never thought a person who could frighten her with just a few words would exist before now. And the person in question was even younger than her.

“My condition is very easily achieved. Simply, within the next three years, the people of your Southern Empire should protect certain people. And they are the people of the Ye Family: Ye Nu, Ye Wei, Wang Wenshu, Ye Shuiyao, as well as the Hua Family’s Hua Zhentian and Hua Shuirou. Remember, it’s only to protect, and not to interfere. In normal circumstances, they shouldn’t be alarmed. If within these three years, any one of them were to experience any mishap, then your Southern Empire will never obtain the sword. If you are able to protect them within three years and they are able to live in harmony, then I will let you have the sword of the Southern Empire. Your Southern Empire has already been looking for it for a thousand, maybe even ten thousand years, so you can surely wait for another three years.” Ye Wuchen said every word clearly.

“That’s all?” this condition was very simple for the Southern Empire. Shui Mengchan believes that even without their protection, these people would not encounter any mishaps. Their only regret was not getting the sword right away and needed to wait three years. She did not attempt to fight for it because she could clearly feel that no one would be able to change Ye Wuchen mind once the decision was made.

“That’s all.” Ye Wuchen answered plainly, “If I break my promise, the worst case, you can take their lives.”

“Okay! We will thoroughly protect them in secret.” Shui Mengchan said softly.

“Then Wuchen thanks Lady Shui.”

“One takes what one needs; no need for thanks.”

“Hahaha! Then Wuchen has already achieved his purpose of coming here. I’ll take my leave.”

Ye Wuchen did not linger as he grabbed Ning Xue’s hand and headed out. The moment he opened the door, a thought came to him. Inclining his head, he said, “After a few days, the Empress Yang Xiu will contract a very serious illness when the imperial physicians are helpless to cure her, the Emperor will seek help from your Southern Empire. If you are willing give assistance, you must summon the greatest physician of your Empire or a Light Wizard, else you would have wasted my time.”

After that, he closed the door behind him and departed at once.

The room had suddenly gone silent. After a short duration, those hidden in the dark exposed themselves one by one, and gathered in front of Shui Mengchan. Their ages averaged above the thirties, but two among them already had half a head full of white hairs. But without a doubt, every one of them, who were bound to protect the princess of the Southern Empire, were extremely powerful.

“Princess, that person…”

“A very horrible person.”

“Princess, is it really the sword of the Southern Empire?” one of the elder women asked.

“That’s right. All the distinctive features matched perfectly with our records. These features are only known to me and my relatives. For him to be able to paint the sword of the Southern Empire, only means that he has seen it. In any case, he had said that if he were to go back on his word, we can take the lives of his relatives. This is enough to know that he is not fooling us.”

“Then why shouldn’t we capture either him or his relatives, then force them to tell us the whereabouts of the sword? Many things can happen in three years.”

Shui Mengchan shook her head, “No. Based on his attitude, how could he not have anticipated that kind of situation? If the sword of Southern Empire were to fall into the hands of the Northern Empire, can you imagine the outcome? Whether or not he has made those preparations, we cannot risk it; we can’t afford to risk.”

“Then what should we do now? The appearance of sword of Southern Empire is the most significant event since the beginning of our Southern Empire!” a middle aged woman said in excitement.

Shui Mengchan carefully rolled up the painting and placed it in the hands of the eldest woman as she spoke gravely, “Every word he said to me a while ago, do you remember them all?”

“I remember.” The woman calmly nodded.

“Take this painting. Use the fastest means of transportation, travel day and night. Go to my father and relay every word to him. Then await his decision. Also…” Shui Mengchan pondered for a moment regarding Ye Wuchen’s strange parting words, “On your way home, invite Grandpa Yao Xian over. I want to know what else Ye Wuchen can do. You must leave now.”

“Yes!”

“Lei Shi, quickly assign somebody to secretly protect the Ye Family. Yun Shi, assign people to protect Hua Family. The faster the better.”

“Yes.” Lei and Yun, the two quickly left.

After a short silence, she lightly knitted her brows and asked, “Ling-er, you mentioned a few days ago that Long Yin hired the mercenary, Tao BaiBai, to kill Ye Wuchen. When will Tao BaiBai arrive?”