Free Web NovelChapter 2202: Chapter 2203: Uninvited Guest
The King and Xiahao Yunting were sworn brothers in the strictest sense; this wasn’t any kind of secret, it was a secret practically everyone knew, and at the same time everyone also understood that what the King said was indeed the truth.
"King, didn’t you already make a move before..."
"That was just to scare him a little." The King said blandly, "If I really wanted to kill him, don’t you think that would be absurd?"
"Or rather, do you truly think that after making several moves, I still couldn’t do anything to him?"
Everyone fell silent.
They all knew very well how strong the King was; even if all of them here joined forces and went at him together, they might not actually be able to kill the King.
If the King had really wanted Ye Xunhuan dead, then there was absolutely no way Ye Xunhuan would have had the chance to live.
So when the King said he hadn’t really intended to kill Ye Xunhuan before, no one doubted it.
Only Xiao Jiangnan knew that there had indeed been one time when the King could have killed Ye Xunhuan without anyone else knowing, but it had been ruined by the Honored One; otherwise, Ye Xunhuan would’ve long since turned into a pile of loess!
Of course, this was something Xiao Jiangnan could never say in public; some things were enough if he alone understood them, and some things simply weren’t suitable to be spoken aloud.
"I know what you mean." The King spoke again. "And I also understand what kind of blow Elder Xun’s death is to us this time."
"I’ve already written a letter of severance and had someone deliver it to the Xiahao family. If the Xiahao family can obediently bring Ye Xunhuan over and hand him to us for punishment, we will spare his life."
"If the Xiahao family doesn’t bring him over, then I’ve already done everything I can. Once I take action, I can be considered to have given the Xiahao family an explanation." The King said with a serious face. "What do you think?"
Everyone pondered for a moment and felt that what the King said did make some sense.
Setting aside the sworn brotherhood between the King and Xiahao Yunting, just judging by the Xiahao family’s status alone, things indeed should be handled this way.
Immediately, everyone voiced their support for the King’s way of handling it.
A satisfied look slowly surfaced on the King’s face. "But I’ll go to the capital first, find Ye Xunhuan and take a look at him, to prevent any further mishaps."
With the King saying that, everyone was even more unanimous in their approval.
Ye Xunhuan was now someone who could even kill Xun Wanli; if anyone else went, the effect they could have would probably be negligible.
Now that the King was going personally, Ye Xunhuan could forget about stirring up any great waves.
After chatting a bit more with the others, they all got up and left one after another, but Xiao Jiangnan did not leave; he still remained here.
Once everyone had left, Xiao Jiangnan said to the King, "King, you’re really going to the capital?"
The King nodded. "Mm, that guy has gone too far. He ignored the task I gave him, and even killed Xun Wanli for me. Does he really think I’m that tolerant of him?"
As he spoke, a gloomy killing intent slowly surfaced in the King’s eyes.
This time, he was truly angry, truly intent on killing Ye Xunhuan.
Xiao Jiangnan knew about the King’s order for Ye Xunhuan to go seek out Ye Fanchen, but from the current situation, Ye Xunhuan hadn’t taken it seriously at all.
"King, Ye Xunhuan has already stepped into the Void-Treading Realm, and he also has experts around him as protection. If you really want to kill him, when the time comes..."
Xiao Jiangnan didn’t finish his sentence, but his meaning was already very clear.
"I know, but nothing will happen. The other side absolutely understands how big a mess Ye Xunhuan has made this time." The King said heavily. "They may not make another move."
"King, I still think we should invite those unprecedented Elders out..."
The King gently shook his head. "Not for now. They are our treasures, our trump cards. If we make them all come out just to deal with one Ye Xunhuan, then the whole world will know the Guardian’s bottom line. That wouldn’t be a good thing for us."
Any organization that had existed for some years would definitely have its own trump cards, especially an existence like the Guardians, which had nearly a hundred years of history.
The heritage that had accumulated over this century was far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
Seeing the King refuse, Xiao Jiangnan couldn’t say anything more.
"Jiangnan, after I go to the capital, everything here will be left to you to handle." The King looked at Xiao Jiangnan and said very earnestly, "If anything comes up, contact me."
"Mm." Xiao Jiangnan nodded. "It’s just that, King, if it really comes to a fight this time, you..."
"This is actually an opportunity as well."
Hearing this, Xiao Jiangnan immediately understood what the King meant.
"I understand."
"Stay here and handle things properly. I’m leaving now."
With that, the King rose directly to his feet, ready to leave.
Seeing the King stand up, Xiao Jiangnan also rose and escorted the King outside, watching with his own eyes as the King leaped down from above.
"Ye Xunhuan, Ye Xunhuan, you really refuse the toast only to drink the forfeit." Xiao Jiangnan muttered to himself. "This time, you’re in for it."
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Ye Xunhuan had no idea that the King was already on his way to the capital, and no idea that this time the King was really coming for him.
But even if he knew, Ye Xunhuan might not have cared much.
After all, even if he did care, the King wouldn’t suddenly decide not to come, and wouldn’t just let this matter go. Since the outcome would be the same whether he cared or not, he might as well enjoy himself for a few carefree days.
Right now Ye Xunhuan was still together with Tang Yurou, looking very affectionate and sweet.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye night had already fallen.
The winter wind was cold and harsh, like an old person’s withered, bark-like hands caressing one’s face.
Especially in the north, this feeling was even clearer, and at night the bone-piercing north wind seemed all the more rampant.
After Ye Xunhuan and Tang Yurou finished dinner, they didn’t go anywhere else to wander, but went straight back.
The place Ye Xunhuan and Tang Yurou returned to was naturally Cloud Villa, the villa under Qin Rumeng’s name.
Qin Rumeng had gone off to do something, and even though night had already fallen, she still hadn’t come back. Of course, it was also possible that Qin Rumeng simply wasn’t planning to stay here tonight, so the villa’s front door was tightly shut and the inside was pitch-black.
Fortunately, Tang Yurou had a key, so she directly opened the door and walked in.
As soon as the two of them entered the villa and turned on the lights inside, Ye Xunhuan saw that there was a man sitting on the sofa in the villa, and this man was drinking steaming hot tea.
When Ye Xunhuan saw this man, his expression changed slightly.
"What, seeing me is a surprise?
