Chapter 114: I Want to Protect Her (1/2)
The silver-haired man knew that since Ying Lan asked this question, he was giving him a chance to explain himself. He followed up quickly, “I am just an idler in society and have nothing better to do with my life. Since we went through a trial of life and death together, I want to offer my help, seeing as you need some right now.”
“Heh, I am unrelated to you but you arrive late in the night and go through so much trouble to offer your valuable assistance. If you say that you are too bored and have nothing to do, your explanation will be too preposterous. Why don’t you list out your conditions.” When Ying Lan saw that the silver-haired man was determined to get himself involved in this matter, he knew that he wouldn’t be able to stop him. In the end, Ying Lan took a step back and started to negotiate the terms.
“Very simple, I would like to seek help from your Master.” The silver-haired man spoke casually.
When Ying Lan heard those words, he assumed that this person had unfavorable intentions towards his mistress. He immediately pressed his sword down onto the silver-haired man’s neck and the line on the blood reopened again. Crimson droplets started to fall to the ground.
When the silver-haired man saw that Ying Lan was going to make a move, he quickly explained himself, “Please do not overthink things. My body is inflicted with a strange illness and after seeking treatment for many years, there have been no improvements. Seeing that Divine Physician Bai is renowned for his brilliance, I hope to be treated by Divine Physician Bai.”
“Is this true?” Ying Lan was still doubtful of the silver-haired man’s intentions.
The silver-haired man wanted to just nod without speaking, but Ying Lan’s sword was still on his neck. If he moved his head, a layer of flesh would probably be shaved off. In the end, he had no choice but to open his mouth to reply, “I swear that I’m not lying.”
When Ying Lan heard what was said, he immediately shifted his sword away and tossed it backward. The sword went back into the sheathe and the harsh aura of death in the air vanished. Ying Lan sat back down politely and poured another cup of tea for the silver-haired man. He then spoke modestly, “I was too rash earlier. I have no choice but to act prudently if the matter concerns my Master and the members of the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence. I hope for your forgiveness.” After giving his apologies, Ying Lan substituted tea with liquor and expressed his apologies by punishing himself with a toast.
The silver-haired man saw that Ying Lan had already introduced himself as part of the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence and he knew that he gained Ying Lan’s trust. According to etiquette, the silver-haired man should also introduce himself properly, but right now… it was fine to keep his identity hidden, he would introduce himself again in the future.
When the silver-haired man heard that Ying Lan was impatient to send him out, he quickly spoke of his term in a straightforward manner. “When you are establishing your faction, I will help with the construction of the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence. If you do not have enough manpower, I can be of use. In return, apart from asking Divine Physician Bai to treat me, I have another condition. You have to bring me to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range.”
“Why do you want to go to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range?” When Ying Lan heard of this additional condition, he felt somewhat suspicious.
“I am just a commoner who lives a secluded life. I wish to expand my horizons.” The excuse that the silver-haired man gave was watertight.
In the end, Ying Lan was unable to completely trust the silver-haired man. He replied in a serious tone, “This is a serious matter. I’m afraid I will have to wait until tomorrow to ask my Master before giving you an answer.”