Chapter 556: Ask for Help!
Chapter 556: Ask for Help!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
"All in all, for you three to seek out the Hall of Crimson Blade, provoke The Merciless Tower, and even cause the emergence of the Dictum of Death, it's a matter that you can be righteous and fervent about!"
"Whether the Bone of Ice God is on the inside or supports the three of you on the outside, the Four Seasons Tower will have to extend their help."
"It doesn't seem too hard for you to drag the Four Seasons Tower into this whirlpool, does it?" Yun Yang asked.
"When the relief troops arrive, just lead them and go through a few battles; kill a few more enemies. When the time comes and you think it's enough, leave immediately. The Four Seasons Tower won't be able to leave, they'll have to continue being tangled in this mess until one side is completely annihilated. Don't you think so?"
"Even if the three of you don't want to leave and want to complete your vendetta – as long as you don't show any evident weakness or hesitation, the Four Seasons Tower will never give up on you three!"
Yun Yang continued in disbelief, "Consequently, I really don't understand what you were thinking – why do you all think that you have no backup support? My dear Venerable Lords, you obviously have the world's most powerful relief assistance on your side!"
"In fact, why do you think the Dictum of Death is being used?" Yun Yang asked, "Could it be for the three of you? No! Of course not!"
Yun Yang cried out, willing them to understand him, "The Dictum of Death is actually being used to target the Four Seasons Tower!"
Venerable Lord Snow's eyes sparkled brighter. Exchanging a look with Venerable Lord Sword and Frost, all three of them were filled with realization.
They thought to themselves, "That's right! We didn't see ourselves as the Four Seasons Tower's men and we know all about its secret to us! But the crux lies at the fact that Mr. Nian and the others don't know about it! Just like Yun Yang said, the current case is like another Lei Dongtian battle!"
"Hmm… good idea!" Venerable Lord Snow agreed while stroking his chin.
"Not bad." Venerable Lord Sword's eyes were gleaming; his aura returning to one of ferocity and not its previous lifelessness.
"Wise and clever indeed, how impressive." Venerable Lord Frost watched Yun Yang with glee.
Obviously, the trio had already thought of what to do next and how to do it.
"Now that we're done discussing the best and second best method, let us talk about the worst one. It isn't very…"
Before Yun Yang could finish, he was cut off by Venerable Lord Snow, "No need to speak of the worst way. We'll use this second best method. It's already the best countermeasure currently available!"
Yun Yang was exasperated. "Listen to me first, this worst way…"
"We won't use it after you finish anyway, what's the use of talking about it? You'll only waste your saliva while we waste time!" Venerable Lord Sword spoke with righteous pride, "We'll fix it like this."
Yun Yang shut his mouth right away. What a decisive bunch indeed, he thought to himself sarcastically.
"Since the three of you have made your decision, I won't say any more. But I'll have to remind you again." Yun Yang continued, "When your support comes, you must watch your emotions, expressions, and other aspects. Restrain yourselves, don't reveal the truth of what you are feeling; otherwise, the three of you are finished."
Venerable Lord Snow was unhappy and replied, "How many years have we roamed this martial world? Do you really think we don't know these basic things?"
Yun Yang nodded and grinned but muttered inwardly, "I'm actually scared that you three dummies don't know about it at all…"
"Better hurry, I'll contact the tower immediately." Venerable Lord Snow stood up abruptly. "They've sent the Dictum of Death. Tianxuan Continent's notable killers aren't a small number for sure. If we act any slower, by the time the relief troops arrive, we'd already dismembered. That would be bad."
Yun Yang agreed. "That's right, the sooner the better!"
"It's decided then!"
Venerable Lord Frost looked at Yun Yang with squinted eyes, his smile meaningful. "Young Master Yun, you're Yutang's most loyal official indeed. How much effort you must have spent to find fault for the Four Seasons Tower – you must have done everything you could!"
Yun Yang was offended, saying, "What do you mean by this, Venerable Lord Frost? Firstly, I'm helping you. Secondly, the grudge between the Four Seasons Tower and Yutang is irreversible. Should I not find trouble for them? Is it not appropriate?"
"You should, you absolutely should. It is extremely appropriate indeed," Venerable Lord Frost chuckled dryly in agreement. He had never seen someone speak so directly without bothering to conceal his intentions!
"I ask all of you not to expose me." Yun Yang reminded, "I've gone the extra mile for all of you. If you sell me out, I'd die an unjust death."
"We won't!" The trio vowed.
The enemy of their enemy was really a great helper. This was just how it was!
"Ask for help right now!"
The Venerable Lords carried out their plan the moment they fixed it, in order to prevent any possible changes.
As for Yun Yang, he left feeling light and easy. It was a breeziness that he had not felt for a while now. On the way back, Yun Yang dropped this matter from his mind and shifted his thoughts to something else.
The Dictum of Death had just been executed. As long as the three Venerable Lords did not sabotage themselves, the whirlpool of the Four Seasons Tower entrapped in a battle against the world's assassins would be set. For the sake of Mr. Nian's pride and the Four Seasons Tower's fame, they would not give up on the three Venerable Lords or avoid this feud. An exciting drama like no other would definitely unfold very soon; it was foreseeable that both sides would suffer a great deal of damage and this was exactly what Yun Yang was pleased about.
The combat strength of both sides accumulated would far exceed what Yun Yang could counter.
Even a light brush against them could severely damage Yun Yang, thus it was already reaching his limit to form this conflict. He would have to leave himself out of it afterwards and watch the fight unfold from the sidelines.
Subsequently, the rest of the matters that should be done could be done now, like his father's grudge that was yet to be avenged. Since the unscrupulous Ouyang Xiaoshe left Zilong City, there was no sign of him!
Although Shui Wuyin was desperately urged by Yun Yang, even with the current scale of the Labyrinth of Nine Heavens Intelligence, no news was collected. It was as if this person had disappeared from the face of the earth.
"The emergence of the Dictum of Death might be an opportunity to look for this bastard. Ouyang Xiaoshe is a top assassin who was on par with his father last time. He might come to join in this excitement!"
Murderous resolve brimmed in Yun Yang's eyes. Mr. Nian, of course, ranked first in the list of Yun Yang's most loathed people but the second one on the list would be Ouyang Xiaoshe! Father Dugu's grudge was Yun Yang's biggest woe at the moment.
"Pay full attention to Ouyang Xiaoshe's possible whereabouts!"
Yun Yang sent his message.
Shui Wuyin who received the message looked indignant as he thought to himself, "I've never not paid full attention to the issue? Who dares take it lightly when you urge us eight times a day? The only problem is… we really can't find him…"
…
In front of the Residence of Yun's door, Yun Yang who was weighed down with problems saw a slim figure jump from under the tree just as he entered the door, like a frightened rabbit that skipped right back into the room on the west.
It was Ji Lingxi.
Yun Yang heaved a long sigh in his heart.
It was not just Yun Yang who was looking for Yue Rulan everywhere these days, Ji Lingxi was also searching for the lady but all their effort was in vain. The situation progressed to Ji Lingxi looking at Yun Yang with a face full of anticipation every time he came back from outside.
The yearning gaze was like a heavy blow to Yun Yang every time he saw it. Each time, he could only reply with silence – because there was no news to deliver.
Subsequently, Yun Yang could no longer say comforting words like no news was good news. Ji Lingxi's gaze slowly dimmed; gradually, just as she saw Yun Yang's expression, she would return to her room without another word.
The silence meant more than words. Anyone could have felt the worry and sorrow that was hidden in her heart.
In these recent days, Yun Yang did not see Ji Lingxi coming out to see him anymore. It looked like she was already hopeless about finding Yue Rulan. Yet the glimpse just now told Yun Yang enough, that it was not that Ji Lingxi didn't want to ask him, it was just that she did not want to add to his already heavy burdens, knowing instinctively that there was still no answer.
Yun Yang sighed again, walking over and knocking softly on her door.