Chapter 74: Taking Leave (1/2)

Chapter 74: Taking Leave

The mood suddenly became heavy, as if someone had suppressed it with a large stone.

The words that had been secretly spoken in the woods reverberated in his ear.

So they had made a move in the end?

In order to successfully implement their plan, they had brazenly killed Yue Wuti.

Every person had their own point of view that was restricted and directed by the circumstances under which they lived.

When Su Chen was cooperating with the Immortal Temple, he had encountered their humorous, easy-going side. As time went on, he began to overlook the “fear” attribute of the Immortal Temple. Indeed, he viewed them as a harmless organization that was currently evolving. But to Yue Longsha, she saw an organization that would use any means necessary, underhanded or not, to achieve their goals. They were a frightening organization that even dared to assassinate the head commander of the Secret Task Force.

There was no “real” or “fake” involved here. Both of them had encountered a genuine characteristic of the organization.

They could scheme, they could compromise, and they could retreat, but they could also ruthlessly kill anyone who blocked their path forwards regardless of what status that person had.

Upon seeing Su Chen’s expression, Yue Longsha suddenly understood something.

She said, “The secret you overheard…… Did it have to do with my father?”

Su Chen nodded his head gravely. “I originally could have warned him, but after discovering that he was the head commander of the Secret Task Force, I felt that there was no need to do so. After all, he probably faced this kind of matter every day, and he definitely would have some protective measures, so……”

“So you overlooked everything that happened, allowing them to kill my father?” Yue Longsha’s voice trembled.

“I……” Su Chen wanted to say that he hadn’t overlooked it, and that he hadn’t expected them to actually follow through with it, but he couldn’t say anything.

There was nothing he could say to defend himself. That was the truth!

In order to protect himself and to use them, he had truly overlooked it.

When faced with Yue Longsha’s anger and pain-filled gaze, Su Chen couldn’t find the right words to say.

Large tears began to roll down Yue Longsha’s face.

She wanted to curse at him, to blame him, but there was nothing she could say.

Yue Longsha wasn’t an unreasonable woman. She understood Su Chen’s situation, and before she knew that the secret he had overheard had to do with her father, she was even applauding him. There was nothing wrong with the decision that Su Chen had made at that point in time.

Because of this, however, the pain in her heart was even greater.

She had no way of hating him, and the anger in her had no outlet. The pain in her heart was hard to endure, and she couldn’t let it out. All she could do was repress it and prevent it from escaping.

uddenly, Yue Longsha spit out a mouthful of blood.

Su Chen was startled. He hurried over to help her up, but Yue Longsha pushed him aside.

All Su Chen could do was say in a low voice, “I’m sorry.”

Yue Longsha shook her head, unwilling to look at him.

Su Chen felt even more guilty upon looking at her pale face.

He thought for a moment, then pulled out the ring, placing it in front of Yue Longsha along with a vial of medicine. “The ring is yours. I left everything inside as is. This medicine can neutralize the effects of the Qi Obstructing Powder as well as a few other substances. Keep it for yourself. I really am sorry about your father. If possible, I wish to never have any dealings with them in the future.”

As Su Chen spoke, he turned around and left.

Yue Longsha gazed at his disappearing back, a complicated expression on her face.

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After leaving Yue Longsha behind, Su Chen returned to Reflection Rock.

It was already evening by the time Su Chen returned. Almost everyone had already left, and only a few people remained, waiting.