The Steward Demonic Emperor

Chapter 1071: Insist on Leaving

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Whoosh~

Zhuo Fan’s sharp gaze met Baili Yulei’s eyes, making him shiver and feel threatened.

That the kid actually had what it took to kill him.

[How is this possible? He may be strong, but only in the Soul Harmony Stage. How can I feel danger from him?]

Baili Yulei glanced at the one-armed crown prince and his heart sank.

[Not just an average Soul Harmony expert, or the Crown Prince wouldn’t suffer so much. And this is because I came on time, or the Crown Prince would’ve left this world.] 

Baili Yulei stared back at Zhuo Fan, feeling conflicted.

[The boy is nothing like the bluffer Yuyu said he is. He is inscrutable and hard to deal with!]

Baili Yulei’s brow shook, just standing there and facing Zhuo Fan as he did the same.

The others had recovered with Zhuo Fan’s pills and could at least move now. They left this danger zone while tending to Chu Qingcheng.

Though it was now unclear if Zhuo Fan could take on a Sword King this time.

Sword Kings were the peak of power in the central area, at the level of Murong Lie and Ouyang Lingtian. Zhuo Fan was the best disciple in the lands, even making a mockery of the central area’s ten princes, but he was just that, a disciple. He still had a long way to go before facing these seasoned veterans.

The odds of getting out alive from a Sword King were practically nil.

They all worried seeing Zhuo Fan facing such a danger with a straight back. Shui Ruohua was reminded of how Zhuo Fan had the girls go ahead while he stopped five hundred people from following them, ending up fighting to death. She teared up as she pulled Chu Qingcheng harder.

[Qingcheng, today is just like that day. I just hope that this time he won’t disappear like before.]

Zhuo Fan frowned as the others just stood there and shouted, “Why are you standing here? Go!”

“Brother Zhuo, you have saved our lives. This gratitude I shall never forget!” Ouyang Changqing spoke firmly and with pride, “Now you are facing a strong enemy and I’m not about to let you do it alone. This is not right. I am no coward! We may not be of much help, but we can at least cheer and share death and life together. Don’t worry, brother Zhuo, for you have us right behind you!”

Zhuo Fan rolled his eyes, ticked off by this pompous fool, cursing, “Are you mental? You know you’re of no help, so what damn use will you have? I told you to get Qingcheng to safety and I’ll be grateful. Why would you stay to die when I’m giving my life? To hell with dying with you! Who’ll look after my wife?

“Oh, right. Brother Zhuo, I am not like Ye Lin, I’ll be sure to complete your request. I will definitely repay the favor.” Ouyang Changqing nodded and cupped his hands.

Ye Lin was annoyed, “What was that? How are you different?”

“Brother Zhuo entrusted his wife to you, and what happened? You had the enemy endanger her and take her hostage, not doing anything right. I am not so unreliable like you and will fulfill my mission. Brother Zhuo, I won’t let you down!” 

“You only know how to prance around. The only reason they stopped us is because you didn’t let us leave. Sister-in-law would’ve long been safe by now.”

“You shouldn’t cast blame so easily. How can you blame me? Think about it. If I could find you, wouldn’t the princes find you at some point as well?”

“I was saying…”

Ye Lin and Ouyang Changqing were like natural enemies, fighting even now in this serious situation. Zhuo Fan popped a vein.

[Why do these fools always argue?]

Alone they were fine, but together they ruined everything.

Baili Jingtian laughed at seeing them bickering like fools, “Don’t you even think about running now! Thunder Sword King, go! Let’s see how long you’ll last!”

Baili Jingtian pointed at them with hatred, “Kill them all! I will be sure to commend you to the Patriarch!”

The noise below instantly stopped at his order. They all turned to watch them in fear, especially Baili Yulei.

Zhuo Fan looked grave as well, calculating a way out of this.

Baili Yulei, however, was in no rush to follow his order.

Baili Jingtian started and looked in confusion, “Thunder Sword King, he is a criminal that the Patriarch wants. Why is it you’re hesitating now when you’re usually anxious to strike…”

Baili Yulei glanced at him and scratched his nose.

Baili Jingtian’s eye twitched, suspicion festering in his heart.

Whoosh~

Another person then showed up here, Bali Yuyu.

“Oh, you’re…” Ouyang Changqing cried out, but saw Zhuo Fan silent. 

[Brother Zhuo, isn’t she with you? Why is she over there?] 

Zhuo Fan only explained who she was to the leader because she stole the Heaven Sealing Sword. Ouyang Changqing, a mere disciple, was in the dark. 

Baili Yulei sighed, now finding a suitable excuse, “Crown Prince, you’re hurt now and would be best to retreat to tend your wounds. I’ll take you to safety. Let’s leave the grand merit to Yuyu, since Patriarch has been in a foul mood around her.”

“I see. Thunder Sword King is looking after Frigid Rain Sword King, ha-ha-ha…” Baili Jingtian looked at them and his eyes shone, “Alright, let Frigid Rain Sword King take the credit. But I still want to watch as she rips Zhuo Fan’s head from his corpse.”

Bali Yuyu and Baili Yulei frowned. Bali Yuyu spoke, “Crown Prince, you are a valuable talent that the Patriarch carefully raised. You need to look after yourself. With your heavy wounds, it’s best we address them sooner. Just leave it to me. Brother Yulei, hurry and take the Crown Prince to safety!”

“Alright!” Baili Yulei nodded and acted.

Baili Jingtian flicked his hand in defiance, “No, I’ll never know peace unless I see Zhuo Fan die. I must watch how he is blown apart!” 

“Your Highness, leave it to me. Or do you not trust me?”

Bali Yuyu huffed, “The Crown Prince’s health is important to the Patriarch. Endangering you just so we could earn some credit will only earn his ire and wrath. Crown Prince, please tend to your wounds at once and don’t make it harder on us, or we will have no choice but to insist on leaving.”

Baili Jingtian winced, “Frigid Rain Sword King, I appreciate your care. But I will have to insist. It has nothing to do with you. I will take full responsibility before the Patriarch.”

“Crown Prince knows very well how the Patriarch is, going after the one who faulted. You believe just owning up will be enough?”

Baili Yulei stared at him, “I hope the Crown Prince won’t make it any harder than it needs to be in taking care of yourself. We will have no choice but to insist if you delay any further. You are welcome to report us to the Patriarch, but we are doing this for your own good, which I’m sure he’ll understand.”

Bali Jingtian eyes shook, staring at the Sword King and then at Zhuo Fan, gnashing his teeth, “I shall refrain from speaking the worst, since we are all the foundation of the Baili clan and do not want to break the harmony. But Sword Kings, you need to understand, is this worth it?” 

Baili Yulei shook and sighed, “Crown Prince, after you.”

“Fine, I hope you won’t regret it later.”

Baili Jingtian flicked his lone hand and spat before flying off.

Bali Yulei gave Bali Yuyu a relieved look then followed him.

Now, only one Sword King remained, showing a peculiar smile to Zhuo Fan…