Chapter 27 Part2 (2/2)

On stage, Aliya felt like she had entered the enemy’s ambush. Her previous move met a dead end; her next move couldn’t be made. A wolf on her left, a tiger on her right. She started to take a longer time to make her moves. Yun Ge just calmly, coolly made her next move, with a smile still on her face.

Unknowingly, Aliya had already pa.s.sed the time limit of three water droplets, but she was trapped, only feeling like death was looming over her, unable to care about anything else.

Yu An, Liu Bing Yi, Meng Jue, all the warriors seated below were completely absorbed in Yun Ge’s moves, or on the edge of their seats. They only felt that Yun Ge’s moves got more brilliant than the last, just when they thought it would be hard for her to top that, her next move blew everyone away, then they just wanted to clap and cheer. As they waited with bated breath for Yun Ge’s next brilliant move, they couldn’t be bothered with who won or lost.

Aliya was forced into a dead end by the knife, she felt like she was about to be killed, her body growing cold, as she stood there terrified. With a scream, her whip fell out of her hands. Her face was as white as a sheet, cold sweat dripping down her forehead, her body swaying like it was about to topple.

Everyone was still completely engrossed in this battle, the thought to cheer and celebrate Yun Ge’s win didn’t even cross their minds. Yu An even drew a long sigh, disappointed that Aliya couldn’t hang on longer, cutting Yun Ge’s impressive display short. Many people who loved martial arts would issue a challenge even in the face of death just for a glimpse of this set of knife skills. He could only count himself lucky to be a spectator, watching without any fear for his life. Just as he was still lamenting, Yu An suddenly remembered that Yun Ge stayed in Xuan s.h.i.+ Hall, and his eyes brightened once more.

Ke’er Dada was very dispirited after his duel with Meng Jue, and couldn’t be bothered with his sister’s duel with Yun Ge. Later on, he did realize that Yun Ge’s moves were unusual, but he felt contented to have witnessed such an amazing display of skill.

As he a.s.sisted Aliya off the stage, he bowed deeply to Liu Fu Ling, saying respectfully. “Respectable Emperor of Heaven, please forgive this ignorant hunter! An eagle only folds its wings so as to soar even higher next time; a strong horse rests so as to run even further next time. Thank you, my Han brothers, for treating us so cordially, we will sing of your heroism and magnanimity across every corner of the gra.s.slands, praying that our friends.h.i.+p will be as sacred as the snow on the celestial mountain.”

Ke’er Dada presented with both hands the curved knife his father had given to Liu Fu Ling, and Liu Fu Ling presented a precious sword in return, as well as many fine silk, tea leaves and salt. Liu Fu Ling then praised the bravery of Liu Fu Ling and Meng Jue, bestowing 300 taels of gold to Liu Bing Yi, 100 taels of gold to Meng Jue, specially adding a “should be raised to an important position” at the end; but Yun Ge was hastily brushed off after Liu Bing Yi and Meng Jue were commended.

This unexpected interlude ended with much fanfare, then the scheduled dance performance continued as planned. Everything was just like before, except that amba.s.sadors from neighbouring countries regarded the Han with a lot more respect, more careful in their words than ever.

After kowtowing to thank this majesty for his grace, Liu Bing Yi, Meng Jue and Yun Ge slowly walked down the stairs of the stage. Once they got off the stage, they were just about to return to their seats when Ke’er Dada suddenly came out from a side corridor, telling Meng Jue “I wish to speak to you in private.” Meng Jue didn’t even lift his eyes, still minding his own way. “Your highness, please return to your seat” His face not revealing an ounce of interest in what Ke’er Dada had to say.

Ke’er Dada hesitated before moving to block Meng Jue’s way. “I just want to know why you spared my life, risking your own?” “I don’t know what your highness is talking about.” As he said that, Meng Jue moved to step around Ke’er Dada’s side. Ke’er Dada wanted to block him, but when he saw Meng Jue’s icy cold eyes, staring coldly at him, he s.h.i.+vered, thinking he looked like a dead creature in Meng Jue’s ice and slowly lowered his arm, allowing Meng Jue to walk away from his side.

When Liu Bing Yi and Yun Ge pa.s.sed Ke’er Dada, they both smiled and bowed. All sorts of thoughts were running through Yun Ge’s head, her confusion no less than Ke’er Dada. Meng Jue definitely isn’t such a person. But Ke’er Dada wouldn’t talk nonsense either………

Suddenly Ke’er Dada’s voice rang out from behind her. “Meng Jue, when I become the King of central Qiang in future, as long as you serve Han, central Qiang will not touch any part of Han.”

Liu Bing Yi stopped abruptly, and turned to look at Ke’er Dada, but Meng Jue only froze for a bit before continuing to move forward.

Ke’er Dada continued, talking to Meng Jue’s back. “Although you have spared my life, this is just between you and me. I wouldn’t use my tribe to repay your kindness. I’m only making this promise because as the king of central Qiang, I am sent by the G.o.ds to protect my people; therefore I cannot send them to you, allowing you to ma.s.sacre them. If you ever come to the gra.s.slands to play, please remember there is a Ke’er Dada who owes you his life.”

Once he finished, he bowed to Meng Jue’s back and strode off. Meng Jue was already far away, back in his seat.

Liu Bing Yi was deep in thought, not even noticing when Yun Ge said goodbye to him, only nodding absent mindedly.

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