Thinking of this, many things that had always puzzled Ye Shikai suddenly beca clear. Why did Mona ntion that "General Ye" owed her a wedding? Why did he feel a sense of familiarity with Bai Qi’s relics in Chang’an? And when he encountered Senior Xiang Qi on the Holy Mountain last ti, could it be that... all of this was predestined, and this ti-travel was inevitable.
"Ahem, what are you thinking about, kid?" Shangguan Jian noticed Ye Shikai not speaking for a while, and assuming he was being ignored, he impatiently said.
"Mr. Ye, quickly thank the officer!" The woman urgently tugged on Ye Shikai’s hand, urging him. According to Qin Law, if soone didn’t have an identity card, they would be treated as a spy, a cri punishable by death. Ye Shikai’s strange attire drew suspicion. Even if Shangguan Jian had killed him on the spot, no one would have been able to say anything. But now, he had given Ye Shikai a chance to live, and perhaps even to achieve rit and fa.
"Oh, oh, thank you, thank you." Ye Shikai nodded repeatedly.
"Alright, when we return to Shangshui Village, co to report to ," Shangguan Jian waved his whip, and after speaking, he rode away on his horse.
"Young hero, I truly thank you for your help earlier. If it weren’t for your heroic intervention, I would’ve been killed by that band of robbers by now," the old man whom Ye Shikai had saved earlier slowly walked towards him to express his gratitude.
This woman had previously ntioned that the old man was her grandfather; honestly, when Ye Shikai saved him, acting out of chivalry was only part of the reason. The most significant reason was probably this woman’s grandfather.
Soone who traversed ti to the Qin Dynasty, unfamiliar with the place, feeling empty within, suddenly encountered soone who bore such a resemblance to Su Qingyu, Ye Shikai was truly excited at that mont, almost calling out her na.
"Yes, Mr. Ye, thank you for saving my grandfather. I am extrely grateful."
"Ahem, I should be thanking the lady instead. If you hadn’t spoken up for earlier, I would’ve likely been arrested by that officer by now," Ye Shikai nodded and said, "I haven’t yet asked for the lady’s na."
"He Linghan."
"So you’re not Su Qingyu." A flash of disappointnt crossed Ye Shikai’s eyes. How much he wanted to hear that na again. But he quickly realized that he had traveled through ti, so none of the people here were the ones he knew, no matter how similar they looked, they were destined to be different people.
"Sir, what did you say?"
"Ahem, nothing." Ye Shikai hurriedly shook his head.
"Hero Ye, if you don’t mind, this old man would like to invite you back for a simple al, what do you think?"
"This... might not be appropriate." Ye Shikai initially intended to refuse, but the villagers behind him also urged him to stay.
"This brave man acted heroically, saving many village elders; we ought to show our hospitality," one young man stepped forward, cupping his hands in thanks to Ye Shikai.
"Yes, brave man, please stay."
"Stay with us."
Everyone chid in, and seeing how enthusiastic they were, Ye Shikai found it hard to refuse.
"You should stay; besides, didn’t you agree to join Village Chief Shangguan? Naturally, you have to return to the village first," He Linghan also advised.
"In that case, I will impose upon you."
.....................
Modern day.
"Nightmare, what happened to you?" Soul Destroyer Demoness approached. At that mont, Nightmare was covered in blood, riddled with wounds, and the gash on his arm was particularly deep, looking terribly frightening.
"I... I’m fine." Nightmare lay weakly on the ground, gasping lightly. He had just raided the werewolves’ lair, fought his way out of the cave, exhausting much of his inner strength, and after a day without eating or drinking, his physical strength was seriously depleted. Soul Destroyer and Demoness quickly had the Hidden Guard bring water. After delivering Ji Qian to the Worm Sect, they imdiately mobilized all available personnel, prepared a fifteen-day supply, and entered the Holy Mountain. This was in Europe, on the Netherworld Palace’s territory, gathering forces was not difficult. So this ti, the two brought a hundred people back into the relics, and this ti, they even brought Illusion Fox with them.
Just as they entered the relics, they encountered the wounded Nightmare staggering on the road.
Half an hour later.
"I didn’t expect to see you here too." Nightmare, upon reuniting with Illusion Fox, imdiately forgot about his injuries.
"If I hadn’t co, and you died here, who would give you a proper funeral?" Illusion Fox was both happy and upset, but being able to see Nightmare again was already the best outco. The wounds could be slowly treated, but the main goal this ti was to find Ye Shikai and, while they’re at it, take out Aphrodite and Doris, those two won.
With so many Hidden Guards at their side, even if it were a battle of attrition, they could wear them out. Illusion Fox was incensed, swearing to take down the two won in revenge for Nightmare’s injuries.
"But where do we find them now?" The biggest issue they faced was finding no trace of Ye Shikai and the others. According to the plan, they should have already left the Holy Mountain, right? Could it be that the ambushes on the Plain Road were too many, leading to failure?
Without further ado, everyone headed swiftly toward Plain Road but only found a scene filled with corpses. Of course, these bodies were all Aphrodite’s n; there was no sign of Ye Shikai, Wang Kai, or Athena, which ant they were still alive.
"Great, they should be fine, Boss has great fortune; I absolutely refuse to believe sothing has happened to him," Soul Destroyer said loudly, reviving everyone’s confidence. The most crucial point was that Doris and Aphrodite had not yet left the ruins, which explained what? It explained that they were still searching for traces of Ye Shikai; otherwise, if they had succeeded, they would have left the Holy Mountain ruins imdiately.
Holy Mountain summit.
"We have arrived." Athena gasped for breath, being the first to arrive, but besides the scorched earth, there was nothing else of note here, except for the giant beast sunbathing nearby.
"Is that the giant beast you spoke of?" Athena didn’t show fear; she turned and asked instead.
"Yes, that’s it." Wang Kai spoke excitedly; it had been a long ti since he’d seen this giant beast. It seed unchanged, and despite the trio’s arrival, the beast showed indifference, as if ignoring them like air.
"Hades was brought here by it; you have to believe ," Emily still felt concerned that the two might doubt her, so she kept explaining.
"Alright, alright, I believe you, okay?" Athena, feeling sowhat irritated, replied directly to her.
"But where is Old Ye?" Wang Kai walked toward the giant beast, shouting loudly.
"Hey, where did you take my friend?"
Upon hearing Wang Kai’s shout, the giant beast, which had been squinting, finally stood up, raised its head to the sky, and let out a roar.
User Comments
0 comments from readers