63 Heartache (1/2)
At Princess Ling Meng’s current level of cultivation, she had difficulty distinguishing between a Sky Xuan rank and the ranks above it. The words that she had spoken earlier may have offended the mysterious expert unintentionally. Luckily, the mysterious expert was understanding and had let the matter pass. If he had not, there might have been a catastrophe caused by the infuriated expert! Hence, Ye Gu Han had understood the severity of the issue and had quickly appeased the situation for Princess Ling Meng’s sake!
If not for the sake of Princess Ling Meng, Ye Gu Han would not have even bothered to appease the mysterious expert, given his temper.
There was no sound to be heard, indicating that the mysterious and powerful Supreme Divine Xuan expert had left...
Ye Gu Han sighed disappointedly. He had expected this to happen. If he were the expert, who was a master from outside the kingdom, he would also not have bothered to answer a mere princess.
”Uncle Ye, is this… what you are talking about?” inquired a curious Princess Ling Meng.
”Meng’er, you were too careless with your words. It has offended the person who had saved you. This senior is not from our kingdom, and more so, he has a cultivation level that far surpasses mine. Actually, it would be even more accurate to say that I am incapable of comparing myself to him!” Ye Gu Han chastised the Princess sternly. ”The flying dagger is a blessing to us all! Even I could not send out something like that.”
”Oh!” cried out Princess Ling Meng, her dainty hands covering her mouth in surprise. ”That was what had happened? Since Uncle Ye is already a Sky Xuan expert, does that mean that this senior has an even higher rank than you?”
”Yes, that is absolutely correct,” confirmed Ye Gu Han.
Princess Ling Meng composed herself before turning towards the sky and saluting it respectfully. ”Princess Ling Meng is utterly grateful to senior for saving me, and for forgiving me for the offending words I said earlier. Would it be too much to ask for senior to come forth so that Ling Meng could apologize and show my sincere gratitude in person?”
Silence.
As an expert of Sky Xuan rank or higher, why would he or she care about receiving gratitude from a mere princess? And if this expert was the most powerful Supreme Divine Xuan expert, he might not even bother to show himself even if it was to the Emperor of Tian Xiang himself. Of course, Princess Ling Meng was unaware of this, but she wanted to profess her sincere gratitude regardless of whether that expert was still around or not! She believed that every single thing Uncle Ye had told her was nothing but the truth.
”What a waste, we did not get the opportunity to meet this expert!” sighed Ye Gu Han. Immediately, his expression returned to its usual aloof form and he began to move away. ”Little Meng’er, it is time for Uncle Ye to leave. It is better if you were to head back to the palace. The Imperial Army is coming.”
In the distance, the sound of thundering hooves became louder.
Princess Ling Meng looked at Ye Gu Han wistfully, ”When would Uncle Ye come back to visit Meng’er?”
Silly girl, Uncle Ye would always be here for you, sighed Ye Gu Han. He replied, ”Don’t worry, Uncle Ye would always come by to visit Meng’er. However, one of the assassins just now managed to escape, which means there may be some problems in the future. Meng’er have to be obedient and stay in the palace at all times. Be very careful!”
”Thank you,” whispered a very reluctant Princess Ling Meng.
The sound of the horses’ hooves became even louder. The army had reached the location. Ye Gu Han flew up into the air and skimmed the surroundings. Suddenly, something caught his eye and he let out an exclamation. He flew towards Jun Xie and analyzed the scene before him with his sharp eyes. He noticed that there was a small dagger inserted in the throat of the assassin and felt immensely grateful: Turns out that senior had already helped to get rid of the escaping assassin. I am truly humbled.
With that, Ye Gu Han straightened his body and left. There was a flash of blue and he was gone.