Chapter 440 (1/2)

Tianji Armour (2)

“I’m a wanted criminal but they can’t catch me. I’ll be in disguise anyway, no one will know who I am. Hehe, they won’t know who I am, it’ll be so fun,” said Ye Lang, growing excited. He couldn’t wait to pretend to be someone else in front of everyone.

“In disguise? Master, no offence but even the best disguises can be seen through…” Tigress asked another honest question.

“That’s because you know who I am! Right now, no one knows I’m returning to Soaring Sky. Even if my disguise is seen through, they wouldn’t make the connection and think it’s me. That is why it won’t be a problem. Also, I must go because I’m the only one who can open my underground lab,” he said with determination.

Ye Lang was going to retrieve the set of Tianji armour he made. The Li clan’s armour would be too difficult to retrieve. That was their family heirloom and someone’s always wearing it.

“But…” Tigress was still concerned.

“Little tiger girl, no buts. Let him go, we have a team who coincidentally needs to go to Soaring Sky anyway. Master can follow them so he has protection too,” interrupted Athena. She thought Tigress was overprotective of Ye Lang because there shouldn’t be a huge problem.

The Ye family had left Soaring Sky for many years and even the authorities thought Ye Lang was somewhere at the other end of the world. They wouldn’t imagine him coming back after all these years.

“You don’t have to cover for me. In the event my identity is revealed, you all would be in trouble too,” he shook his head rejecting Athena’s suggestion.

“...If that happens, then our protection would be even more important!”

“You don’t have too, it’s easier to run alone. It would be difficult to escape with the whole group, you all would just be a burden to me,” he said very honestly.

“...” Tigress was silent. She agreed with him. Ye Lang had a talent in running and slipping away. He would be able to escape even if he was captured.

This had been proven since he was young.

“What about this- we’ll protect you along the way, then separate once we arrive at the Imperial City. With a group so huge, no one would notice if you’re gone,” said Athena.

“Yeah, that is a must. Master, do not refuse this because you might not even be able to find the city if you go alone,” Tigress interjected before Ye Lang spoke.

“Uh, alright… Athena, why is the team going to the Imperial City anyway?” he asked after forcing himself to agree.

“We often transport goods to sell to humans, the Imperial City is one of the places we deliver to. However, this time, the queen of Soaring Sky wants to meet us. That’s why we’re sending a team over. I’ve made the decision to visit myself too, to learn how humans communicate,” smiled Athena.

You’re only going because Master’s going. You’re just going to annoy him! You’re such a fox! Hey, why am I using this expression now? thought Tigress.

Although Tigress saw through her intentions, she didn’t stop Athena because it was still a good idea for one more person to watch over him. Although they were both previously opponents, Tigress trusted in Athena’s capabilities.

“Zhao Yarou is a smart empress to know to improve ties between the empire and your tribe. Getting you on their side is more powerful than meeting other kingdoms,” Ye Lang mused.

Once you forged ties with the beastmen, they would never betray you unless you have done something inexcusable. The loyalty in them was way more valuable than any other relationship you can have with other human kingdoms.