CHAPTER 458: CHAPTER 328: THE IMAGINED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FENG XUN AND WU ZHONG

Ye Lingyue suddenly turned her head, and for a moment, she thought she saw Wu Zhong.

But that was only for an instant.

Although the person was wearing a mask nearly identical to Wu Zhong’s, theirs was made of silver and did not carry the same heavy murderous aura that Wu Zhong had.

"I am Yan Jiu, the City Lord of Yan City No.9."

Even though his face couldn’t be seen, this seemingly amiable voice made it hard for Ye Lingyue to associate the dreadful Yan City and Yan Jiu together.

Ever since Yan Jiu entered, Jin Wu Old Monster’s expression turned quite strange, as if he had seen something terrifying.

In fact, Yan Jiu’s unusual enthusiasm, especially his almost panicked urgency to have someone heal Ye Lingyue immediately,

made Jin Wu Old Monster’s eyes nearly pop out of their sockets.

Yan Jiu claimed to be the City Lord of Yan City No.9, but Jin Wu Old Monster knew that his true identity was the City Lord over all eighteen Yan Cities.

In the Underworld Yama Palace, his real position was as the third most powerful figure, second only to Wu Zhong and an unknown Vice Hall Master of Underworld Yama Palace.

"City Lord Yan, if you’re waiting for me to wake up to pursue a matter with your subordinates, you might as well be straightforward," said Ye Lingyue, not forgetting that she had just killed one of his subordinates, despite Yan Jiu’s friendliness.

Despite her serious injuries, Ye Lingyue’s swift and calm reaction surprised Yan Jiu.

Ye Lingyue’s injury was severe, and it was inflicted by his subordinate.

Just based on this fact alone, neither the person from Beiqing nor that lawless "one" would likely let this slide easily.

Yan Jiu had thought that upon learning of her disfigured appearance, this young woman would make a fuss—at the very least, she wouldn’t be using such a businesslike tone.

Heh, it seems that the woman who moved Feng San’s stony heart is indeed no ordinary person.

"Miss Ye, I have thoroughly investigated the entire incident. Zhan Gang has been executed, and I’ve ordered the killing of Zhan Feng’s wife and child. Are you satisfied with this outcome?" Yan Jiu’s words caused everyone in the room to be moved.

Talking about eradicating the roots as if it were as insignificant as commenting on the pleasant weather today—it’s exactly the way of Underworld Yama Palace, showing no mercy.

Underworld Yama Palace, indeed it is the Underworld Yama Palace.

Ye Lingyue was slightly stunned; she killed Zhan Feng in a moment of pleasure, and it seemed that after the mutation of the Qian Cauldron, she had developed a bit of a bloodthirst.

She had even prepared for the worst, ready to face the pursuit from Yan City No.9, but this result was obviously beyond her expectations.

Although not obviously so, Yan Jiu’s tone was friendly enough to border on flattery.

Ye Lingyue certainly didn’t think there was anything about her status as a minor powerless Princess of Daxia worth sucking up to by Yan Jiu.

As if reading Ye Lingyue’s doubts, Yan Jiu said with a smile.

"Miss Ye, you don’t have to be so distant with me. In fact, I have another identity—I am the brother of Feng San. As for your identity, I only recognized it after seeing this Phoenix Token."

"Feng Xun’s brother? Then, is it because of you that Wu Zhong protected Feng Xun, and he is Feng Xun’s Hidden Guard?"

Too many coincidences forced Ye Lingyue to doubt.

Counting from the events in Li City, and then to the involvement of the Mountain and Sea Gang, Wu Zhong always made his mysterious appearances.

Especially the last time, in Black Valley, when Feng Xun was rescued by the so-called Hidden Guard, it wasn’t long before Wu Zhong appeared.

Yet Feng Xun claimed he had never seen Wu Zhong, this contradiction had puzzled Ye Lingyue, who was deep in thought and meditation, until today, when Yan Jiu’s words finally enlightened her.

That was also why Feng Xun, despite being Prince Feng and the wealthy Feng Residence Master, only brought Old Sir Mu and Sword Slave with him, coming alone to Daxia.

With the protection of the mysteriously appearing Ghost Emperor, Feng Xun could truly travel the world without fear.

No wonder, even those private matters between her and Feng Xun were known to that man.

Thinking this, Ye Lingyue couldn’t help but feel her ears burn with embarrassment.

Fortunately, her face was currently wrapped in bandages, so no one could see her blushing.

Hearing Ye Lingyue call out Wu Zhong’s name directly, Jin Wu Old Monster’s face turned pale with fright, and with a twitching motion, he blinked rapidly at Ye Lingyue.

"The Hidden Guard, heh, about this, you should ask him yourself when you meet him in a few days," Yan Jiu said with a look of surprise, as he hadn’t expected Ye Lingyue to have met Wu Zhong, and from her tone, it seemed she was quite familiar with him.

But with Wu Zhong’s temperament, since when did he bother with young girls like her?

Yan Jiu remembered that Wu Zhong’s preferred type was always fiery beauties, it seemed his tastes had recently become more subdued.

"Feng Xun is coming?" Subconsciously, Ye Lingyue was somewhat reluctant.

Looking at her own dignified appearance, she was disgusted with herself, let alone Feng Xun. Compared to Feng Xun, who was always dazzling like the bright moon, her own ghostly appearance...

Moreover, a place like Yan City was not suitable for Feng Xun.

In Ye Lingyue’s view, Feng Xun was pure white, his body probably couldn’t even bear the scent of blood.

"Feng San probably won’t come... He might send someone to deliver medicine," Yan Jiu paused, deliberately omitting who exactly would send the medicine.

In his heart, Yan Jiu thought to himself, it wasn’t that he didn’t tell Ye Lingyue, it was that she didn’t ask.

To be honest, Yan Jiu also didn’t want to see "that person" come to Yan City.

"The man" had an incident on his turf, and it was such a grave matter like disfigurement; that guy would go mad if he didn’t.

Yan Jiu glanced at Ye Lingyue again, feeling the difference between them—as if they were not family, not sharing the same door.

These past days in Yan City, he had seen all of Ye Lingyue’s actions; Miss Ye was truly a second "Feng San."

"If it’s just because of my face, there’s no need to trouble Feng Xun further. Although Daxia’s national strength may not compare to Beiqing, in terms of Alchemists, we are no less inferior," said Ye Lingyue. With the medical knowledge from Hong Meng Fang Immortal and the Poison Scripture from Jade Hand Poison Master, as long as she could collect enough medicinal ingredients, it wasn’t just healing her face that was possible—rebirth was not out of the question.

There was a sense of pride in Ye Lingyue’s words.

Such arrogance, coming from anyone else, Yan Jiu would have scorned, considering her overly proud.

Yet for some reason, when Ye Lingyue said it, it was compellingly credible.

"The injuries of Miss Ye, having originated from Yan City, naturally we bear responsibility. As for Beiqing... I’m afraid after Miss Ye has recovered, you will still need to make a trip personally. If I’m not mistaken, Miss Ye and your party have come to the Xixia Plain to deal with the Hei Wu. Since you are an acquaintance of Feng San, I can tell you that the method to completely eradicate Hei Wu is in Beiqing," Yan Jiu’s words attracted the sideways glances of Ye Lingyue and her companions.