Chapter 264: Lu Yin And Ming Yan (1/2)

“Scammed?” Ming Zhaoshu’s eyes flashed.

Arikar nodded and then recounted how Lu Yin had ripped off Craynor and all the other students.

Ming Zhaoshu muttered, “I understand now. Take him away, but don’t let him die.”

Not long after Arikar was taken away, Tang Si entered the office.

“My King, the matter about the princess has been leaked and cannot be covered up anymore.”

Ming Zhaoshu was furious. “Those people whom Ming Hao planted in my home are too brazen! They are definitely acting on his word to smear Yan’er’s reputation. They are taking this too far!”

Tang Si had cold eyes as well. “Our top priority is to capture the alien, Lu Yin, and use his death to prove our princess’s innocence.”

Ming Zhaoshu’s eyes flickered as he sank into deep thought. Tang Si remained silent.

“You can retire first and then continue looking for that Lu Yin. But remember, do not ever endanger his life,” Ming Zhaoshu ordered.

Tang Si immediately acknowledged his orders and withdrew.

Ming Zhaoshu thought to himself for a while before walking out of his office and heading towards Ming Yan’s room. “Yan’er, may I come in?”

“Please enter,” Ming Yan said softly.

Ming Zhaoshu opened the door and saw his daughter staring blankly into the mirror. The Shenwu Continent placed great importance on a woman’s purity. If a girl’s body was seen by anyone before marriage, then there would be severe ramifications and impede their ability to get married. This was a custom of the Shenwu Continent.

Ming Zhaoshu was furious when his thoughts reached this point. That foreigner just had to choose Yan’er’s bath to appear of all places! And now, the news was already being spread far and wide by Ming Hao’s subordinates. This matter had not only caused Ming Zhaoshu’s house to lose face, but it could even destroy Yan’er’s life.

“Yan’er, are you alright?” Ming Zhaoshu tenderly asked as he walked behind her.

Ming Yan shook her head sadly. “Father, what happened to that person?”

“He escaped, but rest assured. I will definitely capture him and make him pay the price.”

Ming Yan fell silent, but it seemed like she was considering things.

Ming Zhaoshu looked at the side of her pale face and sighed. “Yan’er, do you remember that person’s appearance?”

Ming Yan’s body trembled and then she shook her head.

But Ming Zhaoshu remained unconvinced. “Father knows that you have had an excellent memory ever since you were young as you are skilled in the arts. How could you not remember his face?”

Ming Zhaoshu looked at his daughter and nodded. “Alright, it will be fine. Rest well and don’t overthink things.”

“Okay,” Ming Yan agreed as she watched her father leave. The scene of Lu Yin standing in her bath and looking at her floated up in her mind, as well as when he wrapped her up in her clothes. It was embarrassing, but he was very interesting, although he also seemed a bit foolish. Ming Yan smiled involuntarily, but she quickly restrained herself. What was happening to her? She touched her fingers to her lips, as that was where he had touched her.

She had resided in the Reverent King's estate since birth and rarely seen anyone from the outside. The schemes of the royal descendants had left her friendless, and the Reverent King was her only relative. She did not have any deep understanding of the outside world and had only ever had the arts to accompany her. Lu Yin had been the first man to ever get that close to her, and he was actually the first man to ever see her. Ming Yan could not erase the stain that he had left on her heart.

The next day, everyone from the Reverent King's household set out on the journey towards Qiong Island.

Lu Yin remained in a distant forest, as all the soldiers from the Reverent King's estate were combing through the countryside for him. Still, it was all in vain. Even if the Reverent King Ming Zhaoshu, who was a powerhouse in the Martial Emperor realm, personally came out, he would not be able to deal with Lu Yin, let alone the lower ranked soldiers. However, Lu Yin had still already run into an expert at the Limiteer realm who could rival the Astral Combat Academy’s student leaders, causing him to be both shocked and impressed.

Information flowed both ways, and since the Reverent King's estate was looking for Lu Yin, he was naturally also able to learn some things about the Reverent King's estate from those who were searching for him. Lu Yin learned that Arikar had been captured, and thus, his abilities must have been exposed as well since he did not believe that someone from the Blaze Realm would cover for him.

“How strange—no one has shown up since yesterday. Did they leave?” Lu Yin muttered to himself as he looked in the direction of the estate. He was somewhat disappointed by this outcome, and he once again started reminiscing about that girl with the ravishing face. She was too beautiful, and although Bai Xue was also very beautiful, Bai Xue could not move Lu Yin’s heart the same way. This girl was different, and her purity was unforgettable. It was so impactful that he had been emotionally affected.

He shook his head and told himself not to overthink things. This was the Shenwu Continent, a great power that could rival the entire Darkmist Weave. If he was not cautious enough, then death would inevitably take him. Some feelings could not be allowed to bud, as they were fated to never bloom. Forget it, he told himself as he refocused on his own matters and continued to loot martial crystals.

Coincidentally, a convoy arrived at that very moment.

Qiong Island was right next to Ming Island, at the very center of the Shenwu Continent. Out of the thirty six islands, at least seven of them required one to pass through Qiong Island to reach Ming Island, and how many cities did these seven islands hold? Lu Yin did not know, but the number should be quite large. He was planning on watching over this place for a few more days and carrying out some more robberies. With his power, as long as he did not run into a Martial Emperor powerhouse, he should be fine. Throughout the entire Shenwu Empire, most of the Martial Emperor powerhouses were gathered on the five sealing planets, so he should be safe as long as he acted cautiously.

More than ten days later, when the Qiong Island troops completely sealed off the border, Lu Yin left. He knew that he couldn’t wait any longer. By this point, he had plundered five separate shipments of tribute and drawn a decent chunk of attention to himself. If he stayed any longer, then the people from the Daming Court might be drawn out.

Taicang City was the gate to Qiong Island, so entering Taicang City was the same as entering Qiong Island.