Nightmare Apostle

Chapter 1801: Chapter 1031: The Strongest Assault

At a slightly distant position from the two, Yang Xiao and Jiu Shan Sha Yue were currently discussing the next plan, while also analyzing the current situation. freewёbnoνel.com

"You don’t need to worry. Our last operation might not necessarily be a bad thing. Whether it was to startle the snake or invite the enemy into a trap is still unknown." Noticing Jiu Shan Sha Yue’s emotional fluctuation, Yang Xiao comforted in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Shan Sha Yue slightly shook her head, "I’m not thinking about that. The previous operation was essentially a success. Although we didn’t intercept Qingshui Cangjie, our joint action will give him an illusion, making him more convinced of the authenticity of the intelligence Beiyu Ye brought back. The coast is fake, the so-called cave temple ruins are the only way out. Otherwise, we wouldn’t need to take risks and fight desperately."

"You’re right. So now we just need to wait quietly." Yang Xiao leaned against the door, moving his body to make himself more comfortable, "People always need a bit of luck, Miss Jiu Shan. I believe our luck isn’t bad this time."

Jiu Shan Sha Yue then withdrew her gaze and looked towards the bed. From her angle, she could only see the foot of the bed, where the feet of Sato Shouta and Nishimura Yuna were almost motionless, as if they were asleep.

"Once the problem with Qingshui Cangjie and Heize Lin is dealt with, it’s their turn. What do you plan to do?" Jiu Shan Sha Yue asked decisively.

After a moment of silence, Yang Xiao slowly exhaled a turbid breath, "I haven’t decided yet."

"Is it that you haven’t decided or can’t bring yourself to do it?" Jiu Shan Sha Yue hit the nail on the head. She didn’t like indecisive people, as such people would only mess things up.

"If you can’t do it, I can take over. Tomorrow you find an excuse to leave. After the matter is done, I’ll call you." Jiu Shan Sha Yue was not inclined to waste words on such matters.

"No need." A trace of impatience appeared on Yang Xiao’s face.

"Heh, is this all the so-called Extremely Fierce Tiger of Rongcheng amounts to? Yang Xiao, to be honest, you’re a bit of a disappointment. You’re smart and skilled, but not ruthless enough."

"People like us shouldn’t have emotions. We must be the king’s blade, hiding our edge when not unsheathed, and sealing the throat with blood when drawn." Jiu Shan Sha Yue was taught this way from a young age. She and Yang Xiao were two completely different people, leading two different lives.

"When are you Japan people going to stop with this middle school talk, or Extremely Fierce Tiger, king’s blade? Can speaking properly kill you?" Yang Xiao was really fed up with these guys; they talked about saving the world as if they had déjà vu, otherwise they would commit seppuku, turning good kids into something brainwashed by the Samurai Way.

"I understand the importance of the situation; it’s not your place to teach me. I will personally send Sato Shouta on his way, but before that, you’re not allowed to lay a finger on him." Yang Xiao said coldly, "Threats and intimidation are also off the table."

"Suit yourself, as long as you don’t disrupt the Family Head’s arrangements, that’s my bottom line too." Jiu Shan Sha Yue wasn’t one to argue, as long as Yang Xiao understood the situation and didn’t disrupt their plan.

Jiu Shan Sha Yue knew in her heart how much effort the Ju Mountain Family had put into this plan, something that an outsider like Yang Xiao could not understand.

She certainly wasn’t going to explain it to him either. Some secrets in this world are meant to be buried forever.

"Miss Jiu Shan, don’t always act like you’re carrying a deep grudge, putting on a cold face, thinking that as long as your expression is cold enough and your words are harsh enough, you’ll be a big shot. You’re not a cold-blooded person, otherwise, you wouldn’t have searched heaven and earth just to find that female ninja from Japan."

"You also have people you care about, like the girl named Xingzi. She’s your friend, isn’t she?" Yang Xiao said.

"How dare you compare Sato Shouta with my Xingzi? Is he even worthy?" In an instant, Jiu Shan Sha Yue was angered. Even a dragon has a reverse scale; touch it, and it kills. Xingzi was Jiu Shan Sha Yue’s reverse scale.

With a slight creaking sound, both Jiu Shan Sha Yue and Yang Xiao fell silent. It was the sound of the bed; Sato Shouta’s leg moved a bit.

The room returned to silence once more, so quiet that breathing could be heard. After a long moment, Jiu Shan Sha Yue slowly spoke, "Tong Han suffered backlash from the Magic Artifact, she’s reached her limit, hasn’t she?"

"Yes, that’s also why I insisted on bringing her along." There was no need for Yang Xiao to hide such things, and even if he wanted to, he couldn’t.

"Tong Han is a very capable person; the first clue was brought back by her, confirming the existence of a second Ghost." Jiu Shan Sha Yue recalled.

"We’ve known each other for many years. She’s always been a reliable friend and has helped me a lot." Mentioning Tong Han, the atmosphere on site slightly eased.

"This mission can’t completely resolve the hidden dangers on her. If possible, I’d like you to leave her with us; I want to invite her to be my Sword and Sword Servant."

Perhaps worried that Yang Xiao would oppose it, Jiu Shan Sha Yue’s speech naturally quickened, "Rest assured, a Sword and Sword Servant isn’t a maid; she won’t do low-level tasks like serving tea. I also won’t force her to do anything against her will. This way, she can justifiably stay, making it easier for the family to treat her chronic conditions."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao’s first reaction was to suspect the Ju Mountain Family, doubting that they had their eyes on the ring Tong Han possessed.

That ring housed a superlative expert from the Church Court, a person revered as the Empire Countess, who had an inseparable relationship with that unparalleled master, the Female Pope. Whoever controlled this person gained the bargaining rights with the Church Court in the future, making it a significant bargaining chip.