625 She Can’t Be Targeted (1/2)

The leader snorted and said, ”Our aim is to kill Yun Yang. We have no grievance against Shangguan Lingxiu! Don't you get it?”

The assistant replied angrily, ”I see this even more clearly than you do, but the situation now is that brute force can't take Yun Yang down any time soon. If Shangguan Lingxiu is taken as a bargaining chip, it would certainly speed things up greatly!”

The leader sighed softly; looking at his assistant's furious gaze, he knew that he had to explain the entire scenario.

”The current situation obviously shows that Shangguan Lingxiu knows that she can't escape. At the same time, she doesn't want to either – because she knows that once she moves, whether she can actually flee or not, her movements will affect Yun Yang's focus. If she did escape, Yun Yang would not be able to confirm that she'd be safe, and he would be worried. Is this right?”

”Yes.”

”Since Shangguan Lingxiu can't escape, Yun Yang can only be assured if he keeps her within his field of vision. Then, keeping her here will instead be the main reason Yun Yang can't leave! Do you understand?”

The leader was frustrated. ”Do you think that Yun Yang really can't break free of this siege given his cultivation base? I would dare to say that if he intends to leave, he will, at most, pay the price of slight injuries. He can leave anytime he wants. Do you doubt anything I am saying?”

”Uh…”

To have reached the Dao realm, the assistant was not a foolish man. He could discern that Yun Yang would have left long ago if he wanted to break the siege, given how he was only at a disadvantage when there were a dozen men attacking him. In other words, there must be something he could not let go of here and the only plausible suggestion was none other than Shangguan Lingxiu.

”What sort of outcome do you want to create by attacking Shangguan Lingxiu? To make Yun Yang aware that there's only death should he be distracted? That one death is better than two? Then for him to resolve to break free? Will you be able to stop him if that was truly the case?” asked the leader.

”Would he really care that much?”

”Put yourself in his shoes. If it were you, of course, you would try your best to protect those around you under the premise that you can ensure your own safety. However, what if you have also fallen into a critical state of life and death? Will you protect them with your all?” The leader said furiously, ”Can't you use your brain? Is your brain only for display purposes ?”

The assistant was struck with a sudden realization. ”So Shangguan Lingxiu can't leave, neither can she die. She can only remain here. As long as she's here, Yun Yang won't flee, isn't that right?”

”Why must you state the obvious?”

”Still, what if we hold Shangguan Lingxiu hostage?”

”It looks like you're really as stupid as a pig! I've heard that even pigs can fly if the timing is right; I can see for myself today!” The leader continued in anger, ”We're clearly here to kill Yun Yang. If we were to capture Shangguan Lingxiu at this point of time, guess what Yun Yang will do immediately?”

The assistant coughed and answered, ”Escape! Only when he leaves will it be possible for him to save Shangguan Lingxiu in the future. If he falls for the bait, only death awaits the both of them.”

”That is correct. If we target Shangguan Lingxiu, with the girl's temper, she may even commit suicide upon realizing that she can't escape! By then, can you stop Yun Yang?”

”Uh…” That could very well happen.

”I see that you're clear now; do you still have questions?” The leader's eyes were on the battlefield. ”I really don't wish to be bothered about you right now.”