Chapter 949: Has Bai Yanqing come yet? (2/2)

In truth, no one else besides Myriad Merchant Hall knew the details of the matter. Like Baili Qiyu’s words, Second Elder’s statement told the crowd that Han Yunxi was already here and didn’t hide away. Moreover, she was traveling together with Long Feiye, so if anything happened to her--such as going missing--then Long Feiye had the greater responsibility as the man. Furthermore, it was probing East Qin to see if they knew what had happened to the pair to keep them from showing.

However, Second Elder’s words only incensed Baili Qiyu, who shot back, “What do you mean by that?”

The scene stilled at his words, the witnesses still watching.

Second Elder noted Baili Qiyu’s exaggerated reactions as his eyes flashed calculatingly. “That’s all I meant. Could it be that the young general doesn’t understand human speech?”

If anything ugly happened to the Baili Army’s young general here, such as some extraordinary remarks or actions, the reputation of their entire army would be ruined. Han Yunxi and Long Feiye dearly wished that everything between East and West Qin all these years had all been a misunderstanding, and that things could be settled peacefully today. However, their respective factions disagreed. They were here to push the blame for the past onto each other’s shoulders. All of their members would rather use this stage to embarrass the other and turn them into a joke.

As expected, Baili Qiyu couldn’t stand being provoked. He slammed the table and demanded, “Try and say that again!”

Second Elder only scoffed and ignored him.

Baili Qiyu prepared to dash over! But he’d hardly taken a step when a familiar voice rose from the crowd. “Young Heneral, it was hard for all us friends to assemble here today. For the sake of giving everyone face, let’s speak civilly.”

Turning towards the sound of voice, Baili Qiyu saw Tianan Country’s representative, Young General Mu Qingwu! He immediately understood the meaning and felt his temper flare away, but endured it. Everyone was waiting for His Highness and the princess and nobody knew what would happen then. If he made the first move, then West Qin would definitely make a big deal out of everything. As things stood, it was better being seen as a joke by Hundred Poisons Sect than the entire world. His crime would be unforgivable then.

Mu Qingwu’s words were genius. He not only reminded Baili Qiyu of their situation, but gave him a platform for a graceful exist. Baili Qiyu put down his saber and cupped his fist at Mu Qingwu. “Alright, let the bigger picture taken precedence!”

But he’d hardly sat down when laughter ran out from amongst the guards of the Hundred Poisons Sect stationed before the gates. “Only a dog would fail to understand human speech!”

At that, a figure flew out from the crowd to land onstage. He was a man of about fifty with a short goatee. His robes were gray and understated, but didn’t obscure the noble air about him. His smile was rather carefree, like an arrogant soul who only looked upon the mortal coil with disdain. No one knew who he was beyond the fact that he hailed from the Hundred Poisons Sect.

“Heheh, I never expected the Baili Army to have such cowardly soldiers!” he laughed louder at the sight of Baili Qiyu. “But that’s fine. You’re not a bad a coward as Long Feiye!”

Baili Qiyu was beyond caring whether this man was mocking him or instigating him on purpose. He unsheathed his saber and sprang up from his seat. “What do you count for?! If you have any skills, fight me a round! We’ll see who’s the coward after that!”

“Hehe, someone like you isn’t worthy of being my opponent! There’s only two hours left. This old man will stand here and see just how much of a coward Long Feiye is! All of you can watch as well!”

As he spoke, he soared up into the air before landing on stage with his hands behind his back to wait!

The crowd was collectively stunned, while Baili Qiyu’s complexion turned ashen. This old man was planning to wait for Long Feiye to show up? In other words, he was…

“Bai Yanqing!” Mu Qingwu muttered to himself. Soon enough, the crowds quieted down. Baili Qiyu didn’t dare to raise another row, but at least he hadn’t completely lost face for Long Feiye.

He soon recovered his spirits and roared, “Bai Yanqing, just you wait. His Highness will teach you a lesson!”

Bai Yanqing didn’t bother arguing. He steadfastly stood his ground, surveyed the crowds, and finally settled his gaze on the path leading away before him.

He would wait!

Over the past few days, he’d been investigating Long Feiye and Han Yunxi’s whereabouts, but had gotten no clues. He too, was curious to know why the couple still hadn’t shown themselves. Even though Gu Beiyue was no longer in his hands, he could still make the pair suffer a horrible defeat! Last time at Blacktower was an exception and missed chance; but here was the perfect moment! He had been waiting all too long for this very day.

Silence reigned around them. Almost everyone here was seeing Bai Yanqing for the first time and were both stunned and curious. Yet they hid away their emotions, too afraid to talk.

Only two hours were left. Would Long Feiye and Han Yunxi show up?

At this moment, Han Yunxi had just opened her eyes…