Chapter 949: Chapter 949: Releasing Tang Yun
Looking at Tang Yun’s bitter smile, Ye Shikai’s heart ached faintly. He couldn’t stand being betrayed by others. Any person in power would rcilessly deal with traitors to maintain their authority. Otherwise, after one day, a second “Tang Yun” would appear, then a third, countless others…
Failure isn’t terrifying, but if you lose others’ fear of you, then it’s “man is the knife and I am the fish”.
From Tang Yun’s perspective, the world of assassins is too deep, once involved, it’s not sothing you can just walk away from. Sotis, it’s beyond one’s control. In reality, everyone in society feels this way. Perhaps Tang Yun didn’t want to be an assassin. At least, she perhaps really didn’t want to assassinate Ye Shikai, but for so reason, she couldn’t refuse.
“Mr. Ye, I don’t ask for your forgiveness. You are the Netherworld King Hades, and I am an assassin. You have no reason to trust ,” Tang Yun nodded as she said.
“Go ahead, an assassin’s failed mission always requires punishnt.” Tang Yun drew a dagger from her sleeve and placed it down. Imdiately, many hidden guards rushed out from outside the car, having been pre-arranged. Seeing Tang Yun draw the dagger, they thought she was going to attack Ye Shikai.
“Stand down, all of you.” Ye Shikai shouted, and all the hidden guards imdiately stopped.
“I just want to know one thing. On my wedding day, was it you who installed firearms at the scene to attack Qingyu?” Ye Shikai turned his head, his gaze heavy and serious. He was earnest. At a heavily guarded wedding, few could achieve this, and as a friend, Tang Yun had that possibility.
“Yes, I did it; I hard her. You can kill now to vent your anger.” Tang Yun slightly raised her hands. Ye Shikai could severely injure her with just a wave of inner strength.
Tang Yun closed her eyes slightly. She understood Ye Shikai well; Su Qingyu was his scale of reverse. That shot almost took Su Qingyu’s life. Even if Ye Shikai exposed her and dismbered her here and now, it was possible.
One second, two seconds, three seconds…
No movent at all; this took Tang Yun by surprise. Why didn’t he make a move? What was he waiting for?
“Tell , who is your instigator, Tang Yun. If you feel you owe , then do this favor, how about it?” Ye Shikai didn’t make a move as expected. Instead, he took a cigarette from the drawer in front and lit it.
“If I tell you I don’t know, will you believe ?” Tang Yun gave a bitter smile, “I never et my instigators. What I receive are only mission briefs.”
“I know you won’t believe now. I have nothing to compensate you with, only my life. If my death would make you feel better, then take my life.” Tang Yun closed her eyes again, ready to face death.
“Your command this ti must have another part, right?” Ye Shikai’s tone was sowhat weary, “Assassinate Bai Jiao.”
“Yes, you’re right. She was also my assassination target, but I didn’t get a chance to approach her.”
“So that’s how it is.” Ye Shikai sighed deeply. Bai Jiao hadn’t lied to him. She had been targeted for assassination, which was why she chose to join the Netherworld Palace. But Ye Shikai hadn’t expected Tang Yun to be the one carrying out the assassination order.
Besides those clues, what prompted Ye Shikai was a “little joke” Ji Qian made that day. Ye Shikai wasn’t unguarded toward those around him. His combat prowess was strong. If one wanted to assassinate him successfully, the most crucial condition was to beco Ye Shikai’s “close one”, be it friend, family, or lover. If Tang Yun hadn’t exposed those flaws for Ye Shikai to see, perhaps one day in the future, he really would have died by Tang Yun’s hand.
“Alright, you may proceed.”
Ye Shikai opened the car door and walked out. The cigarette had almost burned out.
“Sir, we are ready. Shall we…”
“Let her go,” Ye Shikai suddenly said, turning around to face Tang Yun inside. “Go, and don’t appear before again.”
“What did you say?” Tang Yun was quite surprised.
“I said, leave and don’t show up again.”
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“You just let her leave like that.” In the base, Ji Qian loudly questioned.
“Yes, so what.”
“You’re simply crazy! An assassin talking about feelings—next ti she sees you, she will still attack you.” Ji Qian stomped her foot angrily. In her view, Ye Shikai was being too soft-hearted. If one remained slightly calm, anyone would have imdiately killed Tang Yun to eliminate future threats.
“If I say I believe her words, do you believe ?” Ye Shikai gave a faint smile. Matters of emotion are truly difficult to articulate. Perhaps his heart ward at that mont, leading him to let her go. It might also be the result of Ye Shikai’s deep contemplation after calming down. The line between calm and impulse, rationality and emotion, is very fine.
“You’re simply crazy. I think you’re enchanted by her. She’s an assassin, those words were just to confuse you.” Ji Qian was nearly shouting. Since Ye Shikai ca back, he was in a state of “confusion”, as if spellbound, making Ji Qian think Tang Yun must have used so tactics to ensnare Ye Shikai, which was why he let her go, releasing such a huge threat. Ji Qian felt imasurably regretful—if she had been present then, she would have drawn her Moon Guards to root out the threat.
“I am sober.” Ye Shikai reiterated, while Ji Qian looked at him with a fierce gaze.
“Keep quiet. She’s gone now, and you’ll have trouble later.” Ji Qian said, rubbing her temples in exasperation. She prioritized Ye Shikai’s safety above all. From her perspective, Tang Yun was a cold-blooded assassin. Today’s “deeply emotional performance” and “noble sacrifice” were all an act.
“Alright, let’s put this matter to rest. Since it’s resolved, we should find ti to return to Huaxia.” Ye Shikai stepped up to comfort her. He realized he might have made a mistake and only hoped he hasn’t misjudged.
“Hmph, let’s return tomorrow; I’ve had enough of this place. Also, you’re practically ‘targeting’ .” Ji Qian spoke a few “impulsive words” out of anger.
“Sorry, you can decide from now on.” Ye Shikai was helpless. Won do have their tantrums, and Ji Qian was no exception, especially since this matter was very important to her.
“If I had known… I shouldn’t have ddled, let you… hmph.” Ji Qian couldn’t contain her anger, directly heading back to her room. Knowing he was at fault, Ye Shikai realized he needed to properly console her.
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