Capítulo 2379: Chapter 62: Facing Heaven’s Gate
Suddenly, it seed like the light of the dawn stretched across thousands of miles, and thunder roared across the sky.
Truly making heaven’s might unpredictable.
The Emperor Qi posed a question with calmness, while Marquis Wu’an listened in shock.
His first thought was—on the journey to the grassland, he secretly left the group and the matter of him going to the You Nation to kill the turtle was exposed!
As for this particular affair, he did not regret it. He would still attempt it even if given another chance. Being born a human and possessing ability, those who feed on humans must be slain.
This matter was no different from his battles in the Lost World and the Border Wilderness.
But the issue lay with the people he collaborated with…
The forr City Lord of Lower City in You Nation, now King of Qin Guang, Yin Guan, who is also a wanted criminal in Qi Country.
The infamous battle of Hell Has No Door was their acceptance of a mission to assassinate Zhao Xuan, Minister of Rites from Yang Court, outside Linzi.
Furthermore, Jiang Wang even facilitated Yin Guan’s entry into the city.
Though with or without his assistance, Hell Has No Door’s operation would have been successful, Yin Guan’s request for help was more of a spontaneous impulse after being saved.
But the fact that he engaged in this matter, and its nature, was undoubtedly a blemish in Qi Country.
Even though at that ti, he felt no attachnt to Qi Country…
Lin Youxie clung to him during that period due to the basic sense of duty of a Qing brand catcher.
Later, he remained silent about it, even proactively helping erase certain traces, which was a different story.
Today.
No need to discuss Zhao Xuan’s character, nor how he betrayed the Yang Court as a person from Yang Country. The crucial point was Hell Has No Door’s conduct was an affront to the Great Qi Empire.
The few Yamas involved in that operation ended up dead, leaving only two. But the Imperial City Inspection Bureau’s warrants had not been revoked.
And he, Jiang Wang, a Marquis of Wu’an from Great Qi, with a Qing card from the Imperial City Inspection Bureau at his waist, how could he associate with Qi Country’s wanted criminals?
Even… he had accepted King of Bian Cheng’s mask.
Though later he agreed to continue collaborating with Yin Guan, mainly for the aftermath of the turtle killing incident, wanting to deal with those like Ji Yanyue who feed people to pets, was to eliminate such phenona and simultaneously regulate Yin Guan’s behavior.
But could Emperor Qi accept this reason?
He could not deny, even with his identity here, he could never see Yin Guan as a mortal enemy.
He could not deny the mutual sympathy he felt towards Yin Guan, wishing to guide this assassin organization leader onto the right path.
He even admired Yin Guan’s abilities and considered him as one of the targets to chase all along.
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How should he respond today?
“Yin Guan once saved my life; that day outside Linzi City, had he not intervened…”
“Befriending the enemy, I have no excuse, willing to receive punishnt…”
Jiang Wang quickly considered several answers—either admitting guilt, accepting punishnt, or self-reflection.
Finally, he bent slightly further at the waist and steeled his heart: “I…”
But just as he was about to begin, Emperor Qi’s voice interrupted again—
“I heard that, upon returning to Qi, you let the envoy team go ahead and secretly stayed on the grassland, sneaking into the military fortress daily, associating ambiguously with Jingguo’s Yellow Sheri. Is there such a matter?”
“Ah?” Jiang Wang’s head shot up in astonishnt.
Emperor Qi looked at him with a faint smile, rely asking: “Is there?”
“I am innocent of any misconduct with Yellow Sheri!” Jiang Wang proclaid loudly: “During those days, I purely discussed cultivation with Yellow Sheri, with absolutely no other intention. Such rumors, unbeknownst from whom, are truly detestable! They harm Miss Huang’s reputation and were not my intention of seeking guidance!”
The Emperor said: “This cultivation can be discussed openly, why did Marquis Wu’an have to do it clandestinely?”
“I was dealing with the Church of Lifeless!” Jiang Wang promptly recounted the incident of exterminating the Church of Lifeless division on the grassland.
Honestly telling the Emperor of his enmity with the Unborn Sect Founder and that he kept a low profile to handle the matter without alerting them.
“Church of Lifeless?” The Emperor gave a chuckle: “You are a Marquis of Wu’an from Great Qi, what need have you to act so furtively against a re small cult? Are you unaware of the dignity of a Hegemony Country or the honor of princes and marquises?”
Jiang Wang replied: “I am foolish.”
“If foolish, then think more.” The Emperor said no more and casually moved on from the topic, leisurely stating: “Heroes having difficulty passing the beauty barrier is a frequent occurrence in history. Marquis Wu’an, young and renowned, should not be misguided.”
“Rest assured, Your Majesty, I am wholly devoted to cultivation and have no interest in affairs of the heart, capable of overcoming any barrier!” Jiang Wang asserted firmly.
The Emperor gave him a deep look: “It was also here, when you were just eighteen, still a naive youth, stripped to reveal nurous scars on your body, that I rembered the na Jiang Wang. Behind you lies no millennial aristocratic family, nor does a benevolent elder stand by your side, yet you journeyed thus far alone with a single sword, not an easy feat. I trust you are one who knows the essentials.”
Though each experience was clear and profound, when reviewing it all again, it leaves a sowhat hazy feeling.
Those monts of genuine feeling and sense seem unreal now…
A few years of ti, genuinely resembling the snap of fingers.
Jiang Wang sincerely bowed: “All thanks to Your Majesty’s cultivation.”
“Good.” The Emperor swung his wide sleeves: “Official matters are done; I will not keep you for a al.”
Jiang Wang clasped his hands together: “I take my leave!”
He straightened up and turned to walk out.
“By the way.” The Emperor’s voice rose behind him again: “You haven’t told what you saw in the painting?”
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