605 Two More People! (1/2)
Despite the scathing glares that Venerable Lord Frost and Snow threw at him, Venerable Lord Sword eventually spilled the beans, saying, ”I know that Young Master Yun won't be happy to hear this from me, someone who has a conflict with you; it truly sounds as if I am instigating something between you and your brother. Nonetheless, I have to speak my mind. I hope that Young Master Yun does not take offense.”
Yun Yang was silent for a long time after that, finally nodding softly, and said, ”I understand your kind intentions, but… the first thing about getting along with someone is serendipity; it is difficult to speak of the past. Besides, can anyone in this world truly be free of personal intentions? Who can guarantee that they have no ulterior motive of their own? If not now, then in the future?”
He nodded with some difficulty and said, ”I will be careful… and I will try to manage my expectations.”
”That would be best. You are certainly cultivated and dignified. We aretruly impressed.” The trio smiled.
”Now that you have obtained revenge, what are your subsequent plans?” asked Yun Yang.
Venerable Lord Sword spat hatefully, ”Hong Zhan isn't dead yet. How can the grudge be considered avenged?”
”Going beyond the limit is as bad as falling short. I think you have achieved enough. Also, three Venerable Lords should feel that it's about done.” Yun Yang chuckled.
Venerable Lord Snow questioned, ”What do you mean, Young Master Yun?”
”It would make sense for the three of you to take revenge for Venerable Lord Ice, but there are more than ten thousand people who have already lost their lives here in Tiantang City since you began plotting your revenge. I honestly think that you can now put a stop to things. Even if the three of you are still reluctant, still think that the grudge lingers, you would have completed most of it by now. The wise move would be to stop now,” Yun Yang answered seriously.
”If you continue to entangle yourselves, there can only be one consequence. The three of you will lose your lives here as well. Next time, I believe there won't be any more lucky chances.”
Yun Yang spoke with empathy, ”If the three Venerable Lords are willing to listen to my humble opinion, why not retire from the martial world from here on? Isn't this also one way of fulfilling your brother's wish and the goal you've been wanting to achieve?”
Hearing Yun Yang's words, the trio could not help chuckling humorlessly. Retire in seclusion?
'Oh, how we would like to retire from the martial world and live the rest of our lives in peace… however, what could you possibly know of the Four Seasons Tower's terror?'
'How will we be able to retire to seclusion? Today's chance only happens today; after this day, other than facing The Merciless Tower and Hall of Crimson Blade's pursuit, we will also wait for the wrath of the Four Seasons Tower to descend upon us!'
”Retire? We won't be able to do that…”
Venerable Lord Snow's gaze towards Yun Yang was friendly and so was that of Venerable Lord Sword and Frost.
The youth had saved them and did not have any further demands. Instead, he had advised them kindly to retire in seclusion and spend the rest of their lives in serenity. Everything that had transpired was evidence that Yun Yang had no ill intentions towards them; he was sincere in caring for them! Furthermore, Yun Yang words were genuine, uttered after putting himself in their shoes. The trio were martial world veterans. They were able to discern the truth in his words.
Since knowing Yun Yang, they had gone from expending their all to take each other down with their initial opposing stances, to compromising afterward and later, admiring each other. That progressed to the favors owed today until the total acknowledgment which was taking place right now... It was truly a longwinded process.
Prior to this, the three Venerable Lords would never have dreamed of experiencing so many psychological changes towards a youth, let alone changing their minds so many times about a person.
”There are only methods not thought of in this world, never things that can't be done. If the three of you do intend to retire in seclusion, it doesn't mean that there is only one way to achieve that end.”
Yun Yang spoke seriously, ”A simple one can go like this. Being a local here in Tiantang City, I have the utmost confidence that I can find three absolutely heinous criminals and disguise them to resemble the three of you before killing them. In addition, we can even let The Merciless Tower and Hall of Crimson Blade do the deed. As long as the preparations are adequate, this substitution tactic is foolproof. Not only could the three of you leave in grace without any consequences, there'll hardly be any accidents even if you want them to happen, as long as you are careful in the future.”