264 Get Someone Else to Do One’s Dirty Work? (1/2)
Jun Mo Xie wouldn't have agreed irrespective of what his uncle would've said — except that he mentioned that incident. And this moved the Young Master Jun deeply.
Jun Mo Xie's heart shook. He suddenly remembered the manner in which Jun Zhan Tian had issued a call to war; the manner in which his grandfather had led his troops to commit that purge in the capital. This memory suddenly warmed his heart.
This memory moved Jun Mo Xie the most.
Hit-man Jun was aware that his third uncle's decision was based more on sentiment than reason. However, it would result in a lot of harm to the Jun Family if Jun Wu Yi truly undertook that task — regardless of his success in saving the Princess. However, the heavens find a way when a man of noble character sets out on a righteous task.
It would be difficult to cover-up his uncle's involvement if the well-known general was to get involved in the matter. However, if Jun Mo Xie himself undertook the task, then…
”Fine then; I'll go! Damn!” Jun Mo Xie took a deep breath. Then, he quickly transferred the pure Xuan Qi into Ye Gu Han's dry meridians to keep him alive for the time-being. ”But you need not accompany me, Uncle — I alone will be more than sufficient. So, you first return home. But ensure that his body doesn't sway much on the way back…”
”I understand these rescue operations; unlike you,” Jun Wu Yi interrupted him. ”But I will unwillingly step back.”
”You're correct to have faith in me… however; those are five Sky Xuan experts,” Jun Mo Xie smiled bitterly. He got up and mounted his horse. Then, he pressed his legs to the horse's side, and prepared to speed away.
”You… scoundrel! You… be careful!” Dugu Xiao Yi's heart was suddenly seized by her affection for Jun Mo Xie. She was 'very well aware' of the Jun Scoundrel's strength. She felt like blocking his way to prevent him from leaving. Dugu Xiao Yi was extremely anxious. So much so, that she temporarily harbored a selfish thought… [its better to keep this scoundrel safe than rescue the Princess.]
Jun Mo Xie mounted his horse and paused for a moment. He decided that he wouldn't look back since he had chosen a course of action. His horse neighed and raised its hooves. It then galloped-off at great speed.
Dugu Xiao Yi's delicate body trembled. Sun Xiao Mei slowly came up beside her, and held her hand. She then said, ”Don't worry; nothing will happen to him.”
”Elder sister Xiao Mei, I was too much… compelling him like this… what would I do if something happened to him?” Dugu Xiao Yi asked hesitatingly. She was worried out of her wits.
”He won't; relax!” Sun Xiao Mei thought, [How did you force him? It was the Third Master Jun's words. He probably wouldn't have listened if you had tried to force him ten thousand times. You couldn't have forced him. I'm afraid that the present 'you' in incapable of compelling him to do anything…]
However, these words would've left Dugu Xiao Yi heartbroken. Therefore, Sun Xiao Mei could only think about it.
As chance has it… the attack on Princess Ling Meng, Ye Gu Han's arrival, his fierce battle, him getting seriously injured and finally, Lei Jian Hong grabbing the Princess and leaving — all of it had been observed by an individual hidden in the darkness.
This person was none other than Mr. Wen. He had followed Princess Ling Meng into the Aristocratic hall as the second black-clothed man. The Aristocratic Hall allowed each invitee to have two companions. The Emperor had taken one place in Princess Ling Meng's party. Mr. Wen had then become her second guest, and had filled the last spot.
Besides his status, Mr. Wen possessed enormous strength. So much so, that even Hai Chen Feng wouldn't be able to deal with him. Things would've naturally been very different in case he had decided to lend a helping hand.
It was a pity that he didn't.
Mr. Wen admired the loyalty and affection which Ye Gu Han had displayed. He felt the urge to assist Ye Gu Han several times during the battle. However, he unfortunately could not. The Emperor had made a plan to draw out that mysterious Master, and this plan would've come to naught if he had attacked.
That Sky Xuan expert had become a nightmare for Tian Xiang's Emperor after he had saved Princess Ling Meng! The Emperor simply couldn't allow such powerful and unknown Sky Xuan experts in his Empire; especially when he couldn't keep an eye on them.
It wouldn't have mattered if this man were just a hermit. However, he had some connection to Princess Ling Meng and could get involved in Imperial disputes. The possibility of such a powerful entity's involvement in Imperial matters wasn't good news to the Emperor's ears. Therefore, the Emperor couldn't tolerate his existence.
His intentions may have been good. But it was still important to understand this man. The Emperor wouldn't be at ease until this man's position was clear to him.
This mysterious Sky Xuan expert was one matter. But the mysterious man behind the Aristocratic Hall had also turned into a nightmare for the Emperor.
Mr. Wen felt a sense of contradiction within himself… for the first time since his birth.
He had helplessly looked-on at Ye Gu Han as he fell to the ground, and lay there in silence. Mr. Wen was usually a calm man… however, he had grinded his teeth so hard that they almost snapped off. [He's a great man! He burned every bit of his energy in order to help the Princess. And the person who could've actually helped the Princess is being forced to sit and watch from the sidelines!]
[Conscience? What conscience? Ah!]
However, Princess Ling Meng had been captured. [That mysterious Sky Xuan Peak expert must be drawn out. And nothing should happen to the Princess!]
The Emperor had entrusted him with this task.
[What to do with Ye Gu Han? He's breathing his last breaths!]
Mr. Wen didn't have a choice. He didn't have the heart to ignore this. However, he couldn't do anything about it. Therefore, he looked-on with regret as Ye Gu Han's body fell on the ground, and sighed with remorse. Then, he shot-off in the direction where those assailants had escaped with the Princess, and started to give them a chase.