Chapter 440 (1/2)
Chapter 440
Chapter 440: Deep Dark Night
Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT, Rock
”What choice do you have? You didn't agree when I asked you to be my maid!” The brother wrung his hands with a face of helplessness . Seeing the sister ready to flip out once more, he immediately placated her, ”Alright, alright . We only got in with much difficulty, let's first find an inn to stay . I've worked myself out the last few days and finally got back in touch with society . Tonight, I'll definitely have a good sleep! My poor old bones are already tired stiff . ”
A 'puchi' sound of laughter escaped from the sister's mouth as she replied, ”Then just find any random inn that will take us in and allow you, this old man, to have a good rest . The moment someone advances in age, their movements are no longer as nimble . This point, you don't need to explain, I understand it completely! Let's go!”
”No rush, let's walk in front for a little longer . Not much farther in front will be the Yu Family's residence . We have to stay closer to the Yu Family, after all, we're considered relatives of some sorts, aren't we? Like this, there'll be more of a sense of security!”
”Is this sense of security only obtained after you annihilate the entire family?” The sister took a water skin out from her waist in an exaggerated fas.h.i.+on, and guzzled the water in a very unwomanly way as she continued walking down the street .
”Nonsense, this old man is the kind that would sweep the floor carefully for fear of harming the lives of ants and would cover the lamps for fear of burning up moths . Saving a life beats building a seven floored paG.o.da! Amitabha . ” The brother put on a benign expression as he put his palms to face each other . However, his unibrow and triangular shaped eyes completely spoiled this image, making him look disgusting!
”Pu!” The brother's face was immediately splashed with water and could only angrily use his sleeve to wipe it off .
”Cough cough cough…” The sister choked so hard on her water that she kept coughing, almost unable to breathe .
”Let's take this one . ” As the two of them raised their heads, they were greeted with the sight of the words 'Welcome Home Tavern' on a signboard . The siblings shared a glance and a laugh, before walking in together .
Just one street away was the vast and expansive number one aristocratic family in Heavenly Star, whose pavilions and lakes looked as though they originated from a painting, the Yu Family!
At this time, the lanterns were just being lit, and every household had a flickering light coming from their windows, giving the impression of a dreamy and illusory feel to Bright Jade City .
As the night deepened .
Ling Jian sat alone in his room, an extremely thorough and detailed map placed in front of him . Though his face remained deadpan, his eyes were burning with a bright light . This was a sort of look a crazed believer would have when he sacrificed himself for a just cause, and his gaze s.h.i.+fted around the map, taking in every single little detail .
The guest room, living hall, garden, backyard, martial hall followed by the Martial Pointer Pavilion, the Moon Climbing Star Picking Tower, the Elder Courtyard, the Unreturnable Pavilion, Traceless Pavilion, Colliding Heaven Pavilion, Ruler Tower, and Illusory Roaming Soul Pavilion . Even the various Jade Pavilions were not spared, clearly stated on the map . In addition, the various living quarters, along with the courtyards of the three Yu Family brothers, as well as their construction structures, was obvious in a glance .
The chilling light in Ling Jian's eyes flashed as he sat in deep thought . He could forego any sort of planning for the living hall and the guest room, but he heard that Yu ManLou typically dealt with his official matters at his private office, the Moon Climbing Star Picking Tower, and the important, secretive matters at the Martial Pointer Pavilion . These two places were definitely on Ling Jian's list of objectives . As for the rest of the Pavilions, n.o.body knew what they were for . Even for those inside the Yu Family, their knowledge was limited, and only the three Yu Family brothers could come into contact with the inner core . However, even the slightly dimwitted Yu ManTian wasn't too clear on the details as well, thus one could see how tightly guarded it was .
The Elder Pavilion was obvious from its name that it was the place for the elders of the Yu Family . This sort of place was not one that you could come into contact with easily . It was better to leave it alone! But what about the rest? Ling Jian was clear that while he did not understand their usage, every single pavilion definitely contained something that the Yu Family deemed important . Since they were in the same area, it could be inferred that their levels were the same . The moment he understood one of them, he would naturally understand the rough purpose for all of them .
However, the horizontal distance between these pavilions was a little wider, as well as more s.p.a.ced apart from each other . Based on the two-hour mark which Ling Chen gave him, Ling Jian could only laugh bitterly . Isn't she thinking too highly of me? Even if there are no obstacles, to finish exploring all of them within two hours was not something I could pull off! The Yu Family's residence spans over 100,000 squared meters, and even if one used a carriage to trace the circ.u.mference, they would still need a whole afternoon!
Let me start from the neighboring areas first! Ling Jian made his choice . The Yu Family had made him into an undignified mess six years ago . This time, would it still be they who triumph, or the number one a.s.sa.s.sin under heavens now?
In Ling Jian's eye, an intense fire lit up!
Outside, on the quiet streets, the banging of a gong sounded, followed by a weak and hoa.r.s.e voice shouting with all its might, ”Winds are strong and humidity low, careful of candles and lamps . . . ” The voice dragged on, followed by another two gongs, repeating itself as it pa.s.sed into the distance .
12 a . m . !
Ling Jian slowly let out a breath, before silently standing up from his spot . He stretched out his hand, feeling the sword at his waist, before letting out a confident and cruel smile as he donned on a black mask, before pus.h.i.+ng the door and exiting .
Standing in front of the door, Ling Jian hesitated for a while, as though he wanted to go and see his brothers for the last time . After all, if he was careless in this mission, he would leave this human realm forever! The Yu Family might not be a tiger's den or a dragon's lair, but it was far more dangerous when compared to those!
In the end, he sighed, choosing not to go . If he went over, wouldn't that mean that he wasn't confident of himself? He would definitely come back . His young n.o.ble could not do without him, Ling Jian!
The sky was cloudy tonight, without light from the stars or moon . It was the best time for a night operation! A light breeze was blowing, much like the caress of a lover .