126 Consider A Brother (1/2)

”Sun!”

After hearing An Sun had regained consciousness, Manchu didn't hesitate to drop his bearings and storm to the tent. Seeing An Sun propped against the headboard on the bed and the color back in his frosty face, Manchu sighed a breath of relief.

”What is it you wanted to discuss?”

Legs crossed on the bed and his arms folded against his bandaged chest, An Sun looked at the two standing in front of him.

”The reason my father summoned me was to command orders regarding canceling our trade with Jilin province.” After a slight pause, his expression contorted into one of ice. ”And for me to kill and deliver him Governor Duyi's head. However, I have a feeling this wasn't thought of by my father alone.”

Manchu's eyes filled with a rare, venomous and dangerous expression. ”An Ruo…that bastard.”

Rin indifferently shot the distressed Manchu a glance before retracting her gaze and looking back at An Sun. She furrowed her brows slightly but did not say much on the matter.

Truthfully, Rin was stunned. She never imagined the An Clan leader would propose such a thing.

But the more important question was…

”What does Lord An plan to do?” Rin opened her mouth to ask calmly.

An Sun stared at her and firmly locked his eyes on her.

”I do not plan on killing Duyi Zhong.” He said slowly as if confirming with her he had no intention of harming the governor.

Rin's eyebrow raised. She gave a light laugh and she tilted her head slightly to look at the stern-faced An Sun. ”I know.”

At this moment, the shock, confusion, and astonishment in An Sun's heart intertwined. Those pair of eyes stared at him with clear steadiness. There was no falter in their words or gaze. He meant what he said.

An Sun couldn't help but laugh mockingly. He'd felt the boy before him was an idiot. But considering his strategies and martial abilities, he knew that was not so. He trusted him that was all.

Trust…

Something he had threatened and baited the boy with since day one. An Sun had always treated Bai Lan as if he was testing him, determining his true motives - making it unclear on whether or not he believed in the boy's words.

However, despite that, they were getting closer and closer. And soon, An Sun found himself relying on the boy more than he originally planned.

Bai Lan had completely gained his trust. For this reason, he knew what he had to do. An Sun drew in a deep breath and elevated his head to stare at the two.

”This matter could blow up to epic proportions which is why Ino longer need your help.I started this battle, I don't want to drag either of you down unless you're willing. So, you two have the chance to leave for safety.”

The inside of the tent grew silent. An Sun's words caused both Rin and Manchu to be stunned. Manchu stared at the man on the bed and roughly scratched the back of his head, a loud sigh escaping him.