Chapter 359 - Do You Trust Me? (2/2)

Especially since he could force Wu Hanning to call him out as a heartbreaker in front of so many people…

The elders dared not think any further. ‘If this punk so much as dare to abandon the imperial family, we shall eliminate him, regardless of his immense talent and potential!’

The elders’ gazes s.h.i.+fted to the Supreme Great Ancestors who were gathered on-site, and suddenly, anxiety plagued their hearts.

Wu Xuanji cleared his throat and snorted. “What are you guys lingering around for? Are you guys planning to revolt?”

Woo Lejia and the others immediately bowed and dispersed like a flock of wild animals.

However, their hearts were at ease. After all, it seemed that they had plenty more to expect from Master Ou and Her Royal Highness.

Ou Yangming sprinted forward non-stop. Naturally, although he could detect Wu Hanning’s overwhelming aura, he could also tell that there was no malicious intent.

Moreover, upon recalling how Wu Hanning had stood up for him back when he had accidentally barged into her room, his heart went soft, and he could no longer muster the will to fight her to the death.

Although they moved at breakneck speeds, they did not stir up any commotions while they ran through the city.

Suddenly, Ou Yangming’s heart froze, as he could “hear” a voice in his mind.

“Let’s stop, Brother Ou.”

Ou Yangming flinched. He was certain that it was one of the imperial family’s ultimate techniques, usable only by those who possessed an extraordinary amount of talent. Although Wu Hanning’s mental power was inferior to Ou Yangming’s, compared to the average martial artist, it was far superior.

However, that was not the part that surprised Ou Yangming. Rather, it was her calm “voice” that had caught him off guard. There was no anger to be found within it.

Nas

As such, after giving it some thought, Ou Yangming decided to stop. After all, he was also curious as to what grave sin he had committed that prompted Wu Hanning to chase after him so shamelessly.

A moment later, Wu Hanning caught up to him. There was a complex look in her eyes, and it looked as if she still harbored some hate towards Ou Yangming.

Ou Yangming cleared his throat. Upon noticing how conflicted she looked, every ounce of anger within him evaporated.

“Your Royal Highness… You scared me earlier.” Ou Yangming chuckled.

Wu Hanning calmly replied, “Brother Ou, let me ask you something. Had I not appeared earlier, how would you have dealt with the situation?”

Ou Yangming thought long and hard. “I don’t think the decision lies with me, but rather, the five Imperial Elders, no?”

Wu Hanning responded without an ounce of hesitation, “To preserve the imperial family’s honor and dignity, the elders would never have backed down in that situation.” She then turned serious and continued, “Should the standstill proceed any further, humanity would have lost several a.s.sets.”

Ou Yangming snorted. “Had it not been for His Majesty’s decree, none of this would have happened in the first place! Heh, although I might not be strong, I shan’t allow anyone to restrict me!”

Wu Hanning responded, “I understand, I’ll make sure this never happens again.”

Ou Yangming raised his brow in surprise. In his heart, the imperial family was a powerful force that was not to be reckoned with. As such, the moment he heard Wu Hanning’s apologetic-like words, he was caught off guard.

Wu Hanning continued, “Brother Ou, since you’re so adamant about leaving, I’ll try to convince my father to retract his decree. However…” She raised her head and looked into Ou Yangming’s eyes. “Do you trust me, Brother Ou?”

Ou Yangming stared into her eyes that glittered like the stars and realized he was unable to say no.

Furthermore, he could also feel the sincerity and warmth within those eyes, as there was not an ounce of malicious intent to be found from it.

It was in that instant that Ou Yangming felt truly connected to the lady’s heart. It was to the extent that he could even feel a connection between their mental conceptions.

He believed in her wholeheartedly, and there was no rationality behind his trust.

It was a situation where only those with immense mental power and who had voluntarily put down their mental barriers could trigger.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Ou Yangming declared, “I trust you!”

Wu Hanning narrowed her eyes and grinned. “Follow me then.”

Ou Yangming followed along, and together, they headed towards the palace.

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