Chapter 306 - False Allure (1/2)

Chun Hai and Monk Du transported into an alleyway by the inn, Chun Hai had intentionally brought them here so they could quietly access the situation and work out a plan before proceeding.

Prince Houyi was not expecting Chun Hai to be back for at least another three days or so. Moreover, knowing Prince Houyi he would be very skeptical of Chun Hai returning without him hearing any news of Prince Rui's death.

After a bit of thinking, they settled on the story that Chun Hai came across Monk Du as he was on his way to Jingli city. Since Prince Houyi had expressed interest in learning the transportation technique, Chun Hai decided to bring Monk Du over instead of continuing with the assassination plan.

That way Prince Houyi could learn the transportation technique himself from Monk Du and could go murder his brother or whoever he wanted himself, the Chun siblings could go free and it was a win-win for all parties involved.

Of course, Monk Du would insist that he would not agree to teach him anything until he sees that Chun Hua and Bao Zhun are safe and in good health. And once the two were brought before them, they will work out their escape.

With Monk Du there, Chun Hai was not at all worried about how things would play out so he confidently approached the inn with Monk Du in tow.

But then as they approached the inn, Chun Hai began to get a sense that things were a bit strange. He expected to be intercepted by security as he neared the entrance of the inn, but no one stopped him. It seemed as if the people on the streets were truly just random strangers going about their lives.

It was odd that but Chun Hai did not think too much of it until he entered the inn to find random strangers sat about eating, drinking, and chatting loudly.

Chun Hai stopped in tracks, confused with this scene. When he had left the inn a few days ago, Prince Houyi and his men were the only ones occupying the inn.

He was right, the situation had changed. There was no way Prince Houyi would leave himself unguarded much less share a residence with random strangers.

Prince Houyi was no longer here.

Chun Hai frowned in annoyance, he now pieced together the was the reason Prince Houyi's men instructed him to contact them once his mission was complete and he was back in Zou kingdom.

Obviously Prince Houyi truly did not trust him and so had moved locations as soon as Chun Hai had left. This way Prince Houyi could ensure Chun Hai's devotion to the cause - he would not meet his sister again until the news that Prince Rui was dead had reached Prince Houyi from a verified source.

This way, even if Chun Hai changed his mind and decided to sneakily return to grab his sister and disappear, he would find nothing. He would be left with no choice but to continue with the assassination or to forget his sister and move on with his life - And Prince Houyi knew Chun Hai would never abandon his sister.

For all Chun Hai knew, Prince Houyi could keep her as a hostage and continue to use him for more nefarious purposes even after the successful assassination of Prince Rui.

Chun Hai inwardly sighed, luckily Monk Du showed, he really was not sure how all this would play out otherwise. Most importantly, Monk Du would be able to find his sister wherever Prince Houyi was keeping her. At the very least, Prince Houyi would not have been able to predict Monk Du showing up in the nick of time.

Chun Hai sighed and walked over to the inn clerk and ordered a room. Once they were securely in the room, Chun Hai turned to Monk Du who had been quietly following him all this time and explained, ”Houyi moved her, but you can find her, right?”

Monk Du frowned and Chun Hai became a bit fearful, thinking he had overestimated the Monk's powers or perhaps Monk Du had concluded the twins were now too much trouble and was going to abandon them. So Chun Hai quickly added, ”I know you said you were on a mission and I'm sorry about all this, I should have handled things better b-”

Monk Du raised a hand up and Chun Hai went silent and waited, Monk Du then asked, ”Will we need to fight?”

Chun Hai carefully nodded, ”Houyi is very careful...and -” He paused hesitating, but then continued, ”Other than Huayan, there's someone else we need to rescue...if possible. Bao Zhun has been protecting us all this time and is only in this mess because he was looking after Huayan so-...only if we can.” He tentatively added.

”I see...” Monk Du said as he walked over to a cushion on the side and sat down, crossed his legs, ready to meditate. He then looked up at Chun Hai and said, ”You should rest. Once I've located her, I will wake you.”

Chun Hai nodded and turned the bed, but then turned back around and said, ”Thank you...for everything.”

Monk Du smiled and nodded, and then motioned to the bed and said, ”Go sleep...You are safe here.”

Chun Hai smiled back and then went over to the bed and laid down to sleep as instructed, feeling like a child again following Monk Du's lead. He was not sure if it was something Monk Du did, but his eyelids were suddenly very heavy and within a few seconds of laying his head down he was fast asleep.

Monk Du lightly let out a breath and then closed his eyes to concentrate.

{...*Grandmaster, I need more power...}

Monk Du meditated while he patiently waited for a response. After a long while, the response finally came.