Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1788: Chapter 147: Master! Please Take a Risk!_2

“Su Yun offers her gratitude to the True Monarch.” Upon hearing this, Princess Su Yun hurriedly expressed her thanks.

“Your Highness is too courteous.” The Hundred Refinements True Monarch quickly presented the Dao-level garment, saying, “Your Highness, please inspect your garment once more. I have endeavored to repair the hidden damages from before.”

Compared to when it was sent over, the Dao-level garment now appeared completely renewed, the spiritual aura flowing smoothly across its surface, restoring its past elegance, and its aura even seemed more harmonious.

Clearly, the Hundred Refinements True Monarch had put in much effort.

This moved the Eldest Princess Su Yun, prompting her to rise and bow respectfully, “It seems I have misunderstood you, True Monarch. I humbly ask for your forgiveness.”

“Misunderstood?” The Hundred Refinements True Monarch scratched his graying hair, puzzled, “What did Your Highness misunderstand? I do not understand.”

“Well…” Princess Su Yun felt a bit embarrassed but after a moment’s hesitation, she decided to be truthful, “Previously, I heard rumors suggesting that the True Monarch was unwilling to repair my Dao items and repeatedly made various unreasonable demands.”

“Such was indeed the case,” admitted the Hundred Refinements True Monarch frankly. “We technicians are straightforward people. We’re quite direct; if we’re happy, we’re happy, and if not, we’re not. Initially, I indeed did not wish to repair these Dao items.”

“But…?” Su Yun Princess furrowed her brows, “Have I somehow offended you?”

“Alas, this matter does not concern Your Highness,” the Hundred Refinements True Monarch candidly explained, “it was merely a personal grievance between myself and Commandant Liu. That fool knows nothing, yet likes to give orders all day. My disciple, Pei Xin’an, is even more straightforward than I am, having offended Commandant Liu several times, and as a result, he was ostracized and assigned to that remote place in Dongqian.”

“This incident led to a grievance between me and Commandant Liu. I was initially intent on refusing this task out of spite. However, upon deeper reflection, I realized my fault. The damage to Your Highness’s Dao items was caused by the intensity of that last great battle. I heard Your Highness sustained severe injuries, which compelled you to retreat from the battlefield to recuperate.”

“I thought, since Your Highness can fight valiantly on the frontline against those demons to guard the Human race, how can I, an old fool, be the one to hold you back?”

The Eldest Princess Su Yun bowed deeply once again, “The True Monarch is indeed noble.”

As they spoke, she recalled that final battle before she withdrew. It was a magnificent victory, yet the Human race paid an immensely painful price.

The bright and vivid phoenix eyes of hers glistened subtly with a misty sheen, and her expression dimmed.

“Do not worry, I will thoroughly investigate this matter,” Princess Su Yun resolved firmly after collecting herself, “and I shall provide the True Monarch with an explanation.”

She couldn’t help but remember Commandant Liu’s words when he approached her, which were quite unlike what he had previously conveyed. Clearly, compared to Commandant Liu, the True Monarch’s words seemed more trustworthy.

Regardless of the truth, she would investigate thoroughly before making a decision.

“Your Highness is burdened with many affairs of state, and I heard you will soon be departing for the external battlefield again, so do not fret over such trivial matters,” the Hundred Refinements True Monarch said magnanimously, “Besides, my disciple Pei Xin’an is reportedly doing well in Dongqian, where the atmosphere is said to be much better than in our Immortal Soldier Department. If I get a chance, I would like to visit and see for myself.”

Dongqian, always Dongqian.

The Eldest Princess Su Yun frowned slightly.

During her few years of rest, she had heard about Dongqian countless times, more than she had in the previous centuries combined.

It was said that Dongqian has been developing rapidly in recent years, related to the newly appointed Emperor Zi’an and a seemingly ordinary but in reality not-so-ordinary Prominent Family.

If her vacation time hadn’t almost run out, she would have wanted to visit Dongqian and see the territory of that Prominent Family for herself.

Perhaps next time~

Currently, the external battlefield’s situation is too dire; everyone shoulders a heavy burden without much time for her to recover slowly. Once she returns victorious next time, she plans to visit East Qian Country to relax and witness the changes in Dongqian~

“The True Monarch is indeed magnanimous.” Su Yun put away the two Dao items, “I will remember this kindness. Thus, I shall not disturb your artifact refining any longer, Su Yun will take her leave first.”

“Your Highness, allow me to see you off.” As the Hundred Refinements True Monarch escorted her, he earnestly advised, “Your Highness, judging by the damage to those two Dao items, your battle must have been extremely fierce. You are a figure of utmost importance and the future hope of the Human race; you must not place yourself in such danger on the battlefield.”

“Thank you for the reminder, True Monarch,” Princess Su Yun nodded, “Su Yun will try to avoid getting into perilous battles.”

In just a few words, both had already struck up a pleasant conversation, like old friends who hadn’t met for years.

The series of maneuvers by the Hundred Refinements True Monarch left his disciples in awe.

The saying goes that with age comes wisdom. Not only did he expertly flatter Princess Su Yun, which she clearly appreciated, but he also subtly undermined Commandant Liu.

Indeed, when an honest man resolves to act, they can be more formidable than any schemer.

With such musings, the Hundred Refinements True Monarch had already escorted Princess Su Yun to the door, about to see her off.

Suddenly.

A deep voice echoed outside the Hundred Refinement Hall, “Master, Master, are you home? Your disciple Xin’an has come to see you.”

Pei Xin’an?

The disciples immediately realized and rushed forward, “Senior Brother Pei has returned.”

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