roccoschili Chapter 986 - 986 232 Shocking News
Chapter 986 - 986 232 Shocking News
986: Chapter 232 Shocking News 986: Chapter 232 Shocking News Jiang Wang actually knew that a paranoid person like Lin Youxie wouldn’t feel that her investigation of him had been mistaken, so her apology wasn’t about that.What she apologized for was the rudeness of her uninvited visit today—she was not here to investigate, but to seek help.
It might not be easy for ordinary people to understand this sentiment.
For what she believed to be “justice,” she would never feel sorry about anything she did.
Outside of “justice,” her pride would take over.
Blindly seeking help and facing rejection could greatly hurt her pride.
But…
what did that have to do with Jiang Wang?
His reason for helping her was simple.
The phrase “considering we are both holders of the Green Badge” might seem clichéd, but it truly reflected his thoughts.
He received the Qi title, enjoyed Qi benefits, and accepted Qi protection, and was willing to give something in return.
He would not accept rewards without merit nor occupy a position without contributing.
His status as a Fourth Grade Green Badge brought him numerous conveniences and subtle protections.
Protecting his colleagues when reasonably possible was also a proper duty.
Moreover…
whether tending one cow or two doesn’t change the task.
Hiding one Fan Qingqing was the same as hiding two people.
So, in the end, he nodded.
A gentleman does not accept charity uncalled, and according to Lin Youxie’s nature, she was still inclined to leave with dignity.
But after one glance at the silvery-haired old man, she couldn’t follow through with her pride.
This elder had cared for her, protected her, and provided familial warmth to her.
Though he looked unscathed at the moment, she knew of the injuries he bore.
“Thank you, Sir Jiang…
for the help!” she said.
“You also said we all hold the Green Badge.
However…” Jiang Wang said, “I think I should know what dangers you are facing.
Who is after you.”
He glanced at the crowded cabin a few times: “After all, we are all in the same boat.”
This phrase, used at this moment, truly meant being in the same boat!
Lin Youxie and Wu Lie exchanged looks, not speaking immediately.
Jiang Wang wasn’t in a hurry, waiting silently.
In fact, he should have thought earlier—if it had been Zhongxuan Sheng, he certainly would have thought immediately—that Lin Youxie, despite suspecting him of having some connection with Hell Has No Door, would seek his help to hide from the very same group.
Wasn’t that placing herself in danger?
And given their identities, why would they stoop to seek Jiang Wang?
Although the Near Sea Archipelago wasn’t part of the Qi Boundary, Jueming Island was one of the three major powers at sea, only second to Diao Hai Building!
If they really mobilized, what was Hell Has No Door worth?
Just one Qi Xiao alone would be enough to annihilate Hell Has No Door!
Unless…
Wu Lie couldn’t seek assistance from Qi Ting.
The reasons for this could be complex, and Jiang Wang couldn’t speculate.
But after calming down, he immediately thought that the people chasing Wu Lie were likely…
not from Hell Has No Door.
Things were getting complicated.
He needed to sort out the timeline.
Hell Has No Door had annihilated the Five Immortal Sect, Wu Lie and Lin Youxie suddenly appeared for unknown reasons, resisted several Yamas, and Fan Qingqing escaped in the commotion.
Then, inexplicably, Wu Lie himself was injured and pursued by unknown people…
Jiang Wang, who had originally planned to go to Binghuang Island to thank Li Fengyao in person but then decided to return directly to Qi Country, had unexpectedly become entangled in this murky situation.
What kind of person could force Wu Lie, a significant figure in the Green Plate System, into a corner?
Unless, the enemy was also within the Qi Country system.
Going to Jueming Island rashly would not be safe either!
Thinking of this, Jiang Wang suddenly felt a headache coming on.
The two uninvited guests fell silent for a while, until Wu Lie finally spoke, “Young friend, since you consider camaraderie, I too should show sincerity.”
He turned to look at Fan Qingqing, “If I remember correctly, this person is from the Five Immortal Sect?”
It seemed that during the battle on Youxia Island, he had also noticed Fan Qingqing escaping.
Naturally, this was not a question for Jiang Wang to answer.
Fan Qingqing said, “I am a remnant survivor, fortunate to have received the pity of my master, sheltering me under his command, sparing me from wandering to the ends of the earth.”
What Jiang Wang caught from this was another piece of information: Fan Qingqing had already entered Wu Lie’s sights, and so, she must have also entered the sights of Yin Guan.
Being able to run far away under these circumstances, taking refuge outside Eternal Winter Island, could not be explained merely by Wu Lie’s intervention; Fan Qingqing must have had some secrets!
However, everyone had their secrets, and Jiang Wang was not at the point of demanding his subordinates be completely transparent.
Such individuals could never earn any genuine loyalty.
Wu Lie looked at Jiang Wang, “The matter I want to discuss with you is an internal affair of the Green Plate System, a state secret of Qi Country.”
He didn’t specify outright, but his attitude was clear, Fan Qingqing shouldn’t be eavesdropping.
Fan Qingqing didn’t stir, nor did she show any intention of leaving.
She was very clear-headed, knowing on whom she now relied and whose orders she should follow.
If Jiang Wang didn’t speak, she would stay forever.
No matter how terrifying the old man before her, she wouldn’t falter.
Jiang Wang was very pleased with Fan Qingqing’s performance, his right hand blooming like a flower then closing.
Then he said, “Now we can speak.”
The sound near Fan Qingqing had been isolated.
Fan Qingqing was shocked!
Isolating the sounds within the cabin to prevent those outside from hearing was not a difficult task, and anyone who had a basic grasp of the Five Immortal Dream Order sound division could do it.
But who was she?
She was an elder of the Five Immortal Sect, had also cultivated the Five Immortal Dream Order, and considered her accomplishments quite profound.
To what extent must one master this to isolate her hearing?
Although, judging by the strength of the isolation, she could break it fairly easily if she concentrated, but how long had she cultivated the Five Immortal Dream Order?
How long had Jiang Wang been exposed to it?
Truly cultivated, has it been a day?
Could this truly be the talent of an exceptional genius?
She didn’t know that Jiang Wang’s spirit and soul power was far superior to that of his fellow cultivators at the same level, and that he had experience in cultivating Immortal Techniques.
In her mind, she vastly overestimated Jiang Wang’s talent, imprinting a mark of immense admiration.
And not to mention how Fan Qingqing was scaring herself, Wu Lie had already started to speak, “I accompanied Evil Presence to Youxia Island, following the tracks of Wang the Coroner.
But coincidentally, we stumbled upon Hell Has No Door massacring at the Five Immortal Sect.
As a member of the Green Plate System, apprehending criminals is my duty.
Even though I had retired, I had not forgotten my integrity.
Hence, I struck out in anger.”
Regarding Hell Has No Door, Wu Lie mentioned duty and integrity with emphasis, seeming to imply something.
It appeared he was blaming Jiang Wang for being ambiguously involved with Hell Has No Door.
But Jiang Wang’s expression remained calm, maintaining only a listening posture.
Wu Lie continued, “Their leader is indeed extraordinary; he had only recently ascended to ‘God Arrives,’ yet I couldn’t easily suppress him.
Those two underlings—Yama—also had peculiar cultivation techniques with astonishing killing power.
I tried to kill one forcefully but failed, instead giving King Guang of Qin an opportunity to exchange blows with me.
Since Evil Presence was by my side, I couldn’t recklessly fight to the death, and after a great battle, I had no choice but to let them go.”
“To avoid further trouble, I and Evil Presence immediately left the scene.
But not far from Youxia Island, we encountered an attack.”
The wrinkles at the corners of Wu Lie’s eyes were deep, perhaps the reason for his apparent age, “The attack was sudden and the assailant was powerful.
Having just gone through a major battle, I was at a disadvantage.
I had to resort to some measures to escape with Evil Presence.”
“The attacker was meticulously concealed, and deliberately avoided using common techniques.
But I know…”
Wu Lie looked straight into Jiang Wang’s eyes, “That person was Tian Huanwen!
He can’t escape my eye.”
Da Ze Tian Clan, Tian Huanwen!
One of Qi Country’s top prestigious clans, the Da Ze Tian Clan, has two God Arrives experts.
One is the current Clan Leader, Tian Xili, who is also the father of Tian Anping.
The other is Tian Huanwen, uncle to Tian Xili and the cousin of Tian Huanzhang who had previously guarded Seven Stars Valley.
Being an elder of the Da Ze Tian Clan, had Tian Huanwen also gone to sea, and had he attacked the now retired renowned captor, Wu Lie?