novelaction Chapter 120 Yan Huai: *kiss*
Chapter 120 Yan Huai: *kiss*
Wang Quan's gaze swept over the eight elders one by one, pausing briefly when he passed the pile of bones. He seemed about to say something, but was interrupted by a voice from outside the council hall—it was Wang Xu, one of the people who had met Yan Huai in Xisha last time.
"Master, my men have reported that that person and Black Glasses have entered the first level of the underground palace."
Upon hearing this, the people in the council hall had different expressions. How could they have reached the first floor of the underground palace?
Black Glasses is easy to understand, after all, he is the famous "Southern Blind Man". But what about the other person? What is his identity?
Judging from everyone's reaction, it was clear that they had already noticed Hei Yanjing and Xie Lianrui entering the area behind the mountain. As for letting them in without saying a word...
A sharp glint flashed in Wang Quan's eyes: "Have you found out the other person's identity?"
"Your subordinate is incompetent and has not yet found out. However, the man was wearing a Taoist robe and looked to be in his early twenties. He must be a disciple of some Taoist temple. Your subordinate has already sent people to inquire, and we should get news soon."
"Keep Wang Ming watching, don't alert them, and see how far they can go..."
"Yes!"
Wang Xu accepted the order and withdrew, while Wang Quan remained calm and composed. He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then, as if only then noticing that the eight elders in the council hall were still kneeling, he raised his hand and beckoned, "Please take your seats, everyone! Let's discuss how to deal with these two."
"Thank you, Master!"
The skeleton in the center of the council hall remained unattended, but no matter how much it was ignored, the threat was still looming over the other eight elders of the Wang family.
The bond between bloodlines can be severed, but the shackles of self-interest are dangerous yet alluring. Once trapped, it is difficult to escape. The existence of that cane seemed to tell everyone: I am just waiting for the day when someone rebels again, and then I will personally send him to his death.
But nothing in this world is absolute. There's something even harder to escape than self-interest...
Just like now, Zhang Qiling looked at Yan Huai, who was preventing him from helping Hei Yanjing, and felt helpless but resolute.
"You stay here and wait for me. I'll be back as soon as I find them!" Yan Huai squatted on a tree branch, clasped his hands together, and earnestly advised.
But Zhang Qiling held the black gold ancient sword that Yan Huai had conjured out of thin air in his hand, his face cold and stern, silently refusing.
Yan Huai was almost in tears. No matter how much his ancestors tried to persuade him, he wouldn't listen!
"Look~ Black Glasses and Xie Lianrui have been in the back mountain for two hours now. The Wang family couldn't have missed them, but they haven't made a move. What does that mean? It means that the Wang family has something else on their mind!"
"So I'll go and hold them back as Wang Jue. First, it's to buy time for Hei Yanjing and his group. Second, it's to find an opportunity to figure out the situation. Once I join forces with Hei Yanjing and his group, it will be an inside-outside attack. The Wang family won't be able to defend themselves properly, and we'll have the chance to raid their house!"
"But if things don't go according to plan, we can rest assured with you here to meet us. The signal flare is ready at any time. Just let us know if there's any emergency. But if we really can't hold back, we can still intercept the Wang family members who are trying to deliver a message here, like the one who just passed by!"
Yan Huai gestured with his chin toward the direction Wang Xu had disappeared, indicating to Zhang Qiling, but whether his real purpose was to complain or something else, only he knew: "Remember when I told you about the Wang family testing me? It was that guy who did it, so as long as you're safe, do whatever makes you happy!"
Zhang Qiling silently looked at Yan Huai for a while, and seeing the expectation and brightness in those eyes, she finally chose to lower her gaze and lean back, letting her back touch the tree trunk...
Yan Huai grinned sheepishly at the sight, but Zhang Qiling's dismissive attitude made him unconsciously touch his nose—he had come up with this plan on the way here, but it was indeed a bit unfair to tell Zhang Qiling at the last minute.
But, a backup position! What a great job! Right!
Yan Huai concealed his ulterior motives, took out a backpack from his spatial storage and hung it on a tree branch. Inside were food, water, signal flares, and tools for committing the crime... cough, some equipment that might be useful, hmm!
After preparing and giving instructions, Yan Huai hesitantly moved closer to Zhang Qiling, who was pretending to be asleep with his eyes closed.
Perhaps it was the heart-wrenching first temporary separation after their souls were bound together, or perhaps it was the swaying shadows of the leaves and the tranquil scenery that filled his eyes, but Yan Huai's thoughts drifted away, and he became somewhat lost in thought.
He squatted timidly on the tree branch, his posture resembling that of a timid young wife, and he happened to be facing Zhang Qiling's profile.
As the two drew closer and the atmosphere grew increasingly strange, Yan Huai, his Adam's apple bobbing, pressed himself against him in a daze.
With a loud pop in the air, Zhang Qiling, caught off guard, suddenly opened his eyes and gripped the knife tightly in disbelief.
But when I turned around, the wind had already carried away a dark blue shadow, leaving only the burning heat on my cheek, which ignited my pounding heart.