Yang Chan watched the chase unfold, lost in thought.
From their conversation, he could guess their identities, and the woman fleeing at the front confird his suspicions.
Yang Chan had seen Princess Lan Yue before. Despite the distance between them, his senses were greatly enhanced, allowing him to see her clearly and confirm her identity.
However, their conversation gave Yang Chan a bad feeling.
A war between the two nations would have widespread repercussions. His previous hope for peace was shattered, especially since this was happening after news of a political marriage between them. This left Yang Chan feeling deeply unsettled.
If the two nations went to war, the Cyan Yuan Sect would likely be caught in the crossfire. As a Pharmacist of the Cyan Yuan Sect, he would probably be affected as well, which was precisely why Yang Chan had hoped the marriage alliance would succeed.
Unfortunately, this was now the situation, and he was in no position to influence such major international affairs.
As for the pursuit, being a low-key Pharmacist, Yang Chan naturally chose to turn a blind eye. ’What does this have to do with ? I was just taking a break. I don’t want to get involved in sothing so complicated.’
Besides, according to Princess Lan Yue, the Court might have arranged for people from the Six Gates to be involved, which would make things even more complex and troubleso. ’It’s better to stay away.’
Yang Chan was on one side of a tree, using its trunk for cover. Combined with his Concealing Breath technique, he was confident no one would discover him.
Not far away, the three drew closer. Yang Chan stopped watching, as Martial Arts Experts possessed a keen Spiritual Sense. A prolonged stare could be detected even by these External Refining Experts.
"Commandery Princess, since you refuse to be sensible, don’t bla for getting rough."
"Bone-Piercing Nail!"
Nalan Hongbo’s brow furrowed. Although he wanted to capture Princess Lan Yue unhard, that was clearly no longer an option.
He took out the Hidden Weapon he had prepared, the Bone-Piercing Nail. It was specifically designed to counter External Iron Bone Refining, capable of piercing through bones of steel. It was highly effective and even coated with a Poison to subdue enemies.
However, soone severely injured by a Bone-Piercing Nail would beco a burden during the subsequent journey. He certainly didn’t want a burden at a ti like this, which was why he hadn’t used the weapon until now.
But now, he had no choice. Their horses couldn’t match the famous steed Princess Lan Yue had prepared, the Night-Shining Jade Lion. It was far faster than the horses the Jin ng Empire had provided for them.
If they continued the chase, the Night-Shining Jade Lion would surely leave them in the dust. That wasn’t the outco they wanted, so they had to act.
As long as Princess Lan Yue served so purpose before she left the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, it would be better than letting her escape completely.
When Nalan Hongbo threw the Bone-Piercing Nails, he used the Three Talents Technique to block Princess Lan Yue’s escape routes. He was well aware that she also practiced External Iron Bone Refining; although her Cultivation was slightly lower than his, it wasn’t by much.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
As expected, Princess Lan Yue sensed the danger. A Sharp Sword appeared in her hand, and with a slight flick of her wrist, she deflected all three Bone-Piercing Nails.
Although Princess Lan Yue wasn’t struck by the Hidden Weapon, her speed slowed considerably. She had still been affected.
Seeing this, Wulan Haochuan, who was off to the side, also took out the Hidden Weapon he had prepared before coming to the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty—the Golden Armor Sleeve Arrow. This was a specially crafted Hidden Weapon capable of injuring even an Inner Master.
His Cultivation wasn’t high, so he naturally prepared more external items for his own protection.
Hidden Weapons were only one part of his arsenal. He had other Treasures, such as the Armor he wore and a Renowned Sword, all acquired with his savings over many years.
After all, since no expert of the Inner Refining Grandmaster Level was escorting them on this trip to the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, he had to be extra prepared.
Now that Nalan Hongbo had made a move, he naturally had to follow suit. He was no match for Princess Lan Yue in a direct confrontation, but he had no problem with a sneak attack from behind.
’To survive, a sneak attack is nothing to be ashad of.’
As a Prince, he was naturally ambitious, and Princess Lan Yue was ant to be the starting point for those ambitions. Unfortunately, his plans were over before they had even begun. Now, he had to use her to escape the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty. After all, only the living have a future.
Sensing the danger, Princess Lan Yue could only draw her Sharp Sword once more to block the Hidden Weapons.
Although she wore Armor, these Hidden Weapons were aid at the unprotected parts of her body—her neck, arms, and head.
Princess Lan Yue would not allow these Hidden Weapons to hit her, whether they were poisoned or not.
"Instead of tangling with , you’d be better off running in the other direction. You’re getting farther and farther away from the Jin ng Empire."
Princess Lan Yue shouted, her brow furrowed.
She had deliberately chosen this direction when she fled, hoping Nalan Hongbo and the other would give up the chase.
At the Huayun Dao crossroads, one path led back the way they ca, one led toward the Jin ng Empire, and the third led toward another border region.
Her plan was to evade these n, disguise herself using a Concealing Breath Technique and other ans of changing her appearance, hide for a while, and then make her way to the border.
With a war between the two nations about to break out, she would have more opportunities to escape.
As an Interdiate Pharmacist with nurous resources at her disposal, it wouldn’t be long before she beca an Inner Master. If things went smoothly, she could even advance to beco a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, and reaching the Martial Saint Realm was not out of the question.
After all, the inheritance she now possessed included records on reaching the Martial Saint Realm, giving her a greater chance than others.
If her Cultivation could reach the National Guardian Martial Saint Realm, she could take her revenge, ascend the throne of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, and beco its Empress.
As a chosen daughter of heaven, she was nothing if not ambitious.
Having followed her rebellious father and master, how could she possibly be so naive "white lotus" who knew nothing of the world? She was simply very good at hiding her true nature.
Even in this desperate situation, Princess Lan Yue was focused on how to escape, never once giving up hope.
"Commandery Princess, you should just give up and stay! We don’t want to hurt you. As long as you don’t run, we won’t harm you. We can even get you out of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty and give you the power to take revenge."
"Your father died at the hands of the Old Emperor. Don’t you want to avenge him?"
"The Jin ng Empire is about to move against the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty. This is your chance!"
Nalan Hongbo said with a seemingly kind expression.
He had investigated Princess Lan Yue’s situation and could guess at her inner thoughts. He was now trying to exploit those desires to achieve his own goals, or at the very least, to stall for more ti.
’If I had known it would co to this,’ he thought, ’I should have put so Poison in her food.’
It wasn’t that Nalan Hongbo hadn’t considered it. The problem was that Princess Lan Yue only ever ate the food she brought with her. She refused everything he offered, never giving him an opportunity.
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