266 I Will Withdraw When the Task Is Completed (1/2)
How could the experienced Mr. Wen not understand the situation he was in?
He had been planning to save the Princess. However, this person had then appeared very inconveniently. Moreover, it was evident that this person had the strength to rescue the Princess. But, he had tossed the Princess into his arms as soon as he had escaped outside. [But… how was this man certain that I've come to save her?]
[This hateful man! He framed me for his actions to cover his tracks… now what do I do?]
[This is very problematic!]
He had initially decided to follow them in secrecy. It would've been a case of a mantis hunting a cicada unaware of the oriole behind it. Or perhaps it was like an elderly fisherman taking advantage of the fight between two cranes. However, not only was the elderly fisherman unable to take the advantage — he had been made a scapegoat! This was ridiculous.
His presence had been exposed. He would no longer be able investigate the mysterious Sky Xuan expert anymore… Moreover, he had been rendered incapable of capturing each of the kidnappers since the Princess was in his arms now. And his plan to interrogate them individually had obviously gone down the drain as well. This had obviously turned into a big problem for him since he had no one to look for help. Hence, he was left staring at the kidnappers with a stupefied expression on his face.
He analyzed the situation, [I won't be able to investigate anything since these young kidnappers have spotted me…]
Mr. Wen was obviously much more powerful than Lei Jian Hong and his companions. However, his mood was still very regretful.
[That mysterious man had come to save the Princess… but then why would he bring her here? And why would you leave her mid-way; especially with these three in pursuit? They could've captured her back again! Let's say your plot worked… how could you call yourself a 'man' even if you were to succeed like this?]
Princess Ling Meng was still struggling and pleading non-stop, ”Senior, I beg you to kill these people and avenge my uncle Ye…”
Princess Ling Meng hadn't been able to see the mysterious 'senior' properly — despite the fact that she had been in his arms. However, she had still felt safe. [He is very much like Uncle Ye. I'll be in no danger as long as he's here.] Hence, her mind had subconsciously shifted to Ye Gu Han's well-being.
Then, that towering person had tossed her away. She had then been caught by another person. The young girl had been born with a keen sensing ability. She could tell from his person's odor that he was the Imperial Palace's honored guest; the Emperor's mysterious friend — Mr. Wen.
[He has also arrived here! Now these two extremely skilled people can join hands! No one can escape their combined strength. They'll be able to avenge Uncle Ye! And such skilled people can also save Uncle Ye's life…]
Mr. Wen's arms were also warm. But they lacked that inner-warmth which gives rise to a sense of security…
Princess Ling Meng's thought process was wonderful. However, it was also naïve and fantastical. How could life ever move according to one's wishes? The reality of this matter was as different as from her wishes as it could've been. In fact, there were no similarities between them…
Mr. Wen had already been angered by the way things had turned out. Naturally, he was more than brimming with a desire to fight. He secured Princess Ling Meng with one hand — the other he positioned in front to fight with. That hand didn't bear any weapon. Yet, it looked like he held a huge cleaver in it. He seemed so formidable that he had already secured an advantage. He fiercely looked at the three individuals from his younger generation; it seemed as if he would cut them up to pieces.
Mr. Wen had figured that the man had somehow managed to follow their trail without getting discovered. He was sure that the mysterious expert had saved the princess, and had then choreographed this ridiculous scene to protect his own identity. He could tell that this mysterious man didn't wish to expose his identity since it could've meant a great deal to him. Hence, this highly skilled person had shifted the blame on Mr. Wen. — The person who stands up first is always considered superior; such was the thought process of this world. Naturally, Mr. Wen was somewhat embarrassed to be the 'second'. However, what pinched Mr. Wen the most was the fact that he hadn't been able to catch a single glimpse of that mysterious expert.
He had been left with a sense of gloom and inferiority, and had hence remained silent. This was the main reason behind his enraged state of mind. He was a man of extraordinary self. But Mr. Wen had never felt so inferior in his entire life. Mr. Wen's strength was unpredictable. No one could ever consider him a mere peak Sky Xuan expert. In fact, even the Eight Great Masters wouldn't find him an easy opponent.
However, Mr. Wen had been caught up in a tricky play here. But he was an experienced man, and was quickly able to assess the variables involved. He jumped out of the circle and spoke with a solemn expression on his face, ”So, you guys are the Supreme Cold Blooded Master's disciples? I am not aware of the Supreme Master Lei's well-being of late. And I certainly don't know how my Tian Xiang Empire has offended the Supreme Master Lei! What could have we possibly done for him to take an action such as this… sending his disciples to capture our Imperial Princess? Has the honored senior forgotten the treaty we have as allies?”
”Supreme Master? What do you speak of Old Man? Come here and die by your father's hands!” Lei Jian Hong denied and abused. Though, he was rather amazed by these turn of events.
[Who is this old man? His strength is barely at the peak Sky Xuan realm. He's alone, and surrounded by enemies on all sides… but he's so calm in this situation… His strength is nowhere near my father's… and what's more… he even knows about the 'treaty of alliance' that was signed all those years ago! How did such a high-level personality arrive here at this critical juncture? This matter just got harder to get over with!]
[However, this old bastard's Xuan level must be very high. He had managed to kill four of my brother disciples with those throwing knives… But such an enmity cannot be recompensed very easily!] ”Old fool, have the guts to tell us your name! We have a deep-seated blood feud with you, and it is important to settle that debt!”
Mr. Wen snorted. He knew that he had been unjustly implicated. He was aware that it wouldn't be worthwhile to explain his true status to these argumentative youngsters. And even if he did try to explain… would he be able to do it properly?