1070 Return Back the Thing That I Owe You (1/2)
”What… What do you mean? I have to bear the responsibility?”
Nikkawa Uchu's face was drained of color.
”Heh, a mighty emperor such as yourself should not try to act dumb.” Phantom Rain said, ”I may be a US S.H.I.E.L.D agent but I'm Tenshou God's closest disciple as well! If you are unable to honor the deal between you and my Sifu, you will lose that chance forever!”
”I…”
Nikkawa Uchu's face turned a sickly green.
Green Dragon was also aware of this deal. ”Your highness, I don't think you should tell the Americans about Chen Xiaobei's death! If we keep quiet then no one will be none the wiser!”
”Yeah!” Phoenix Enigmatic Ninja said. ”What's more important now is for the crown prince to recover in time for the wedding.”
NIkkawa Uchu thought for a while and then said, ”Alright! I will not divulge Chen Xiaobei's death. But you must help me figure out a way to get the wedding going or I will bring you down with me!”
Ding ring ring!
Phantom Rain was about to reject the call when she saw the words 'Grandfather' on the screen.
They exchanged a few words after which Phantom Rain immediately took her leave.
”Something came up at home. I need to go back.”
”Wait!” Nikkawa Uchu quickly stopped her. ”How could you possibly care about other things right now?”
”My grandfather raised me. I can abandon anything else but my grandfather!”
Phantom Rain picked up the Dragon's Edge and left the hospital.
”It's so late already. What could possibly be so urgent at this hour?” Phoenix Enigmatic Ninja wondered.
Nikkawa Uchu gave it a thought and reached a decision. ”The both you, go after her! I will dispatch my troops!”
”What are you saying?” Green Dragon Enigmatic Ninja was not pleased to hear that. ”What? Do you suspect Master Phantom Rain?”
”Green Dragon, calm down! Don't you think it's strange that she was insistent on going back?” Nikkawa Uchu explained. ”This is a matter of urgency. We'll have to be very careful. We can't trust anyone but we'll make sure it is carefully verified. If my suspicions are wrong, we'll take it back. There's no harm in that! Right?”
”Green Dragon, the emperor does have a point!” Phoenix said, ”Don't forget that Master Phantom Rain has quite a distinctive rank! We have to be cautious! Remember that if the God Emperor had not poisoned her.”, Phantom Rain would not have agreed to join our Tenshou!”
Green Dragon Enimatic Ninja frowned. ”Only Uzuishi Akaihi knows this. He had been keeping his mouth shut for more than ten years already; there's no way he'd spill the beans now!” Phoenix Enigmatic Ninja said. ”This is a critical time! That old man knows that revealing this secret would put a stop to our plans! Who knows? He might have blurted it out!”
”That's not good!” Green Dragon Enigmatic Ninja had a sudden change of mind. ”Phoenix, let's go! Your highness, go and get ready. Wait for our signal before you make a move!”
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Back at Shallow Grass Temple.
Phantom Rain stepped through the temple door, set the Dragon's Edge aside, and took off her shoes.
”Where's grandfather? He asked me to come home but he disappeared…”
Phantom Rain circled the main hall and the front court then headed to the back garden.
Even though it was already in the wee hours of the morning, the old-fashioned old man would not allow his granddaughter to enter his bedroom.
The garden is the last place left.
The soft grass covered the ground like a carpet of feathers, velvety and spruced.
A 100-year-old Sakura tree was in full blossom, resembling a large pink umbrella under the pale moonlight, emitting a faint pink glow, filling the air with a romantic ambiance.
This was the perfect setting for couples to meet, and share the secrets of their hearts.
But Phantom Rain held her head in her hands, kneeling on the ground in agony.
”Argh… What is happening… Why is this golden Circlet still… ah… it hurts…”