Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 993 - 614 Reinforcements_2

Chapter 993: Chapter 614 Reinforcements_2

Not right.

The accelerated heartbeat pushed the blood, clouding his thoughts.

Xu Yuan almost forgot—there were still two traitors of Jiatiange back at home.

Those siblings were figures from ten thousand years ago, especially Luo Xiran, the adopted sister delving into scientific research. She must know the method of engraving Transmission Formation Patterns.

Suppressing his emotions, Xu Yuan put his leg back down and reached for the black ring, casually slipping it onto his middle finger. Smiling, he said:

"Thank you, Mr. Huang. But what exactly did your earlier arrangement refer to?"

"The Secret Investigation Department uncovered some clues about the Qin Family over in Zhenxi Prefecture. Initially, I planned to handle those traitors myself."

"Traitors? From the Secret Investigation Department or the Black Scale Guards?"

"Both. However, the plan has now changed, so there’s no need for drastic methods anymore."

"What do you mean?"

"We captured a stand-in of the Qin Family’s Second Young Master on the way here."

Huang Shiwei bowed respectfully: "This matter is thanks to you, Young Master, for crippling Qin Weishu back then. Without cultivation to rely on, there is now almost no difference between the stand-in and the real one."

Hearing this, a flicker of surprise passed through Xu Yuan’s heart.

Planning a "civet cat for the Crown Prince" trick?

After a moment of silent contemplation, Xu Yuan didn’t care much about these trivial matters. With a smile, he asked:

"As long as you’re confident. Do you need cooperation from the Black Scale Guards? I do have someone reliable on this side."

Huang Shiwei smiled faintly and shook his head, speaking softly:

"Third Young Master, you’re joking. Given my unique identity, I cannot deal directly with the Black Scale Guards."

"Ah, I overlooked that detail."

Chuckling briefly, Xu Yuan sighed and casually offered advice:

"Mr. Huang, avoid leaving the city in the coming days. Even with your cultivation, the outside is extremely dangerous. Over five Saints have already gathered in this Western Desert."

"....."

Five Saints.....

The casual words sent shockwaves through Huang Shiwei’s heart.

Although years of professionalism made him trust his ears, he still felt he might have misheard—or... the Third Young Master misspoke?

Seeing Huang Shiwei’s expression, Xu Yuan, in his good mood, casually explained:

"Normally, there should only be two or three. But a family of lunatics joined the fray, so it became over five."

"Mr. Huang, there’s no need to doubt my intelligence source. I’ve personally confirmed four of them."

Huang Shiwei’s hands tightened slightly in his gesture of respect, now tinged with seriousness:

"Third Young Master, this matter must be reported to the Prime Minister."

Xu Yuan smiled lightly, his expression calm:

"I was planning to visit the Black Scale Guards before meeting you. No need to worry too much. These five Saints represent at least three separate forces; they’re not a united front."

As he stood and began to walk outside, Xu Yuan suddenly seemed to recall something and asked:

"By the way, since you’re here in Zhenxi Prefecture, who is handling the tracking of Qin Weishu?"

"The Eldest Young Master."

"....."

Hearing that name, Xu Yuan’s heart instinctively skipped a beat, his black pupils shrinking like almonds.

Xu Changge?

Doom.

His hand clenched reflexively as he turned back and stared at Huang Shiwei:

"Who did you say?"

The unexpected development left Huang Shiwei momentarily stunned, but after a brief silence, he solemnly replied:

"Young Master, it’s the Eldest Young Master tracking Qin Weishu."

"..."

The joy from moments ago instantly evaporated, replaced by creeping panic.

Standing still, Xu Yuan clenched his hand into a fist and pressed the knuckles against his brow.

His throat tightened, and the clarity of his thoughts now seemed muddled.

In "Cangyuan," the Great Desert Goddess arc, Nalan Ting—formerly the Tartar Chao King—was a relatively minor side character.

If he could be saved from the Imperial prison and sacrificed, it would offer a buff for the Qilin Wolf and the Great Desert Goddess.

But it was near useless.

To claim that buff, one would first need to breach Di’an City. If you had already breached Di’an City, you wouldn’t lack that buff anymore.

The vague details of the past were now crystallizing. Nalan Ting’s heart seemed to have become a key weapon for the Qin Family in swallowing the Tartar Royal Court.

The Qin Family’s focus on this crucial move was evident.

They would likely deploy a Saint to retrieve him.

This Saint might be the Qin Family’s still-unrevealed Saint, or... Jiantian Pavilion Master!

Before learning of Nalan Ting’s situation, Xu Yuan had always questioned Jiatiange’s role in the grand scheme.

The Tianyan Saintess, birthed for calamity, had been dispatched to the Western Desert, highlighting Jiatiange’s importance in the matter.

The Pavilion Master’s personal presence was not out of the question.

The Northern Frontier conflict was nearing its end; the Emperor’s life was hanging by a thread.

At this critical juncture, no one would hold back.

There was a flaw in the intelligence.

Should the opponent be the Pavilion Master,

Eldest Brother... would face certain death.

...

...

...

The noon sun began its westward descent, its scorching rays baking the yellow stone streets. Pedestrians sweated, and droplets instantly sizzled on the hot ground.

Exiting the slave shop, Xu Yuan glanced around briefly and quickly spotted Tianyan’s figure.

The young girl, dressed in a pale pink palace gown, squatted in the shadows of a street corner. Her wide skirt spread across the ground, her golden eyes smiled warmly as she played idly with a yellow stray dog.

A Central Plains field dog.

The girl chuckled, using her slender fingers to scratch the dog’s chin gently.

The dog’s eyes shone with foolish joy. It panted, showing its belly, and rolled contentedly on the ground.

Seeing this scene, Xu Yuan immediately realized Tian Ye had taken over.

Tianyan wouldn’t engage in such a pointless activity.

Standing behind her, Tian Ye didn’t turn around but spoke with a smile:

"Done chatting?"

"Time to go."

"Judging by your tone, things didn’t go so smoothly, huh~"

Tian Ye patted the dog’s belly and slowly stood up, glancing back at Xu Yuan’s darkened expression, which seemed ready to drip water. She pointed at the dog on the ground:

"I was joking about asking you to kick it, but clearly you’re in no mood for it now."

"...."

Xu Yuan genuinely didn’t bother acknowledging her, immediately turning and walking away.

Tian Ye bounded alongside him, hands clasped behind her back, leaning forward mischievously to study his face:

"Judging by your expression, has something happened to someone important to you?"

Xu Yuan glanced at her briefly, each step spanning over ten lengths:

"Yes."

"Let me guess—Xu Changge?"

"...." Xu Yuan frowned.

Tian Ye’s tone remained light and unconcerned, as if even the heavens collapsing couldn’t faze her:

"There are only a few people you care about. If your father were in trouble, you’d already be fleeing. As for Lou Ji, she ventured alone to Wanyao Valley earlier; even if something happened, news wouldn’t have reached here. So my guess is Xu Changge went after Qin Weishu and ran into this generation’s Jiantian Pavilion Master?"

Xu Yuan instinctively halted, staring back at Tian Ye.

For a moment, his voice carried a hint of raspiness:

"You figured this out long ago?"

"Not at all."

Tian Ye blinked her beautiful eyes innocently, speaking softly: "I only guessed Xu Changge’s predicament from your expression."

With that,

the girl’s rosy lips curled into a devilishly playful smile:

"But I have deduced what the Qin Family seeks to retrieve from the Imperial prison. After all, I know exactly why the Qilin Wolf remains loyal to the Tartar People~"

"...."

Xu Yuan showed no emotion, but a faint killing intent emanated from him.

This enchantress possessed far more knowledge than he had imagined.

"Don’t look at me like that~"

Tian Ye fluttered her delicate eyes, squinting into crescent shapes: "You’ve already said I’m merely a witness by your side, observing your joys, sorrows, triumphs, and heartbreak as they unfold."

Saying so,

the girl suddenly leaned into his ear, her breath warm as orchids:

"Xu Yuan, your father’s ambitions are far from mere child’s play. A single misstep could mean disaster, and anyone on this path could perish at any time."

"Of course, those people don’t include you."

"At least,

"not before I meet my end."