Protect Our Clan Leader
Chapter 1089 - 74 First Sever Both Arms! The Grand Assembly Approaches (Please Subscribe, Request Monthly Ticket)

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Wang Shouzhe and his companions appeared relaxed and at ease.

However, Zhao Zhikun and his wife were shaking with fear. Once captured and taken back, they probably wouldn't even have the chance to atone for their sins on the battlefield beyond the realm.

Furthermore, it was questionable whether Gong Yang Ce would even allow him the chance to return alive.

Because if Zhao Zhikun saw no way out, he might no longer be willing to protect the Kang Commandery Prince. And if he turned against him, it would pose a tremendous threat to the Kang Commandery Prince.

This was a very likely scenario. Otherwise, why would Gong Yang Ce choose to show up neither earlier nor later, but precisely when the Yunyao Flying Boat had left the jurisdiction of Return to Dragon City and the Thirty-Six Guards?

Upon closer reflection, a chill ran down Zhao Zhikun's spine, and cold sweat slid down his forehead.

Outside the Yunyao Flying Boat.

Gong Yang Ce stood with his arms folded behind his back on a Level Six Spirit Bird "Gold Winged Stork," gliding at an unhurried pace behind the Yunyao Flying Boat and simultaneously issuing a warning for the flying boat to accept inspection.

The powerful Tempest Layer brushed past him, yet it couldn't disturb his protective true qi, merely causing his clothing to flutter slightly.

This time returning to the Sacred Land, he had received a portion of Master Lang Ya's legacy, noticeably advancing his strength and feeling even more poised and confident.

If it hadn't been for the urgent summons from the Kang Commandery Prince to handle affairs, he could have gained even more from this trip.

At Yao Chengchao's behest, the Yunyao Flying Boat slowed down and opened a door to let Gong Yang Ce in.

Gong Yang Ce entered the boat with a cold chuckle, arms still folded. Confident in his strength, he believed that Yao Chengchao wouldn't dare to make a reckless move against him. After all, this was still within Da Qian's sphere of influence, barely five or six thousand li from the main urban area of Dragon City.

As he stepped onto the flying boat.

Yao Chengchao greeted him with a beaming smile, clasping his hands in greeting, "I have long admired the great reputation of Young Master Ce. To see your elegance today, Chengchao is thrice fortunate indeed."

Though the Yao family was of First Grade status in the Immortal Dynasty, their origin as merchants meant they were naturally predisposed to greet everyone with a smile, attracting endless streams of wealth.

"Brother Chengchao," Gong Yang Ce returned the courtesy with impeccable grace, "I must first thank Brother Chengchao for his cooperation."

"Oh no, it's nothing. We at Yao's Air Transport simply conduct the transport business, so cooperating with inspections is a matter of course," Yao Chengchao responded with pleasantries.

"Then I am truly thankful to Brother Chengchao. Please, take the trouble to hand over the individuals yourself," Gong Yang Ce said lightly, "As long as you cooperate willingly, considering this is your first offense, I can let it go this once."

The strength of Yao's Air Transport was indeed formidable, and Da Qian also relied on this air transport route to maintain contact with the Immortal Dynasty and for the exchange of materials. Naturally, they couldn't afford to directly sever this route.

"This…" Yao Chengchao frowned slightly, "The couple, Zhao Zhikun and his wife, also seem quite pitiable. How about Young Master Ce shows magnanimity this time? Yao's will have a token of thanks ready."

"Brother Chengchao, you are harboring fugitives and assisting in their escape. I am already willing to overlook this," Gong Yang Ce's expression turned icy, "If you truly refuse to see reason, don't blame me for using martial power. Even if this matter is taken to the Great Emperor, or to the Sacred Land, the Yao family will be in the wrong."

"Fine, then I will immediately turn the Yunyao Flying Boat around and deliver Zhao Zhikun and his wife to the presence of your sovereign," Yao Chengchao spoke with firmness, "I will admit my guilt of harboring and assisting the fugitives to the Great Emperor myself."

A sharp glint flashed in Gong Yang Ce's eyes as an invisible threat enveloped Yao Chengchao, "Brother Chengchao, do you truly wish to oppose the Kang Commandery Prince? He is the future Great Emperor, and even your Yao family cannot afford to offend him."

With those words.

Zhao Zhikun, hiding in the dark cabin, was doused with a bucket of cold water, chilling him from head to toe. If Gong Yang Ce insisted on having him face the Sacred, he would be taking the route of impartial judgment, giving Zhao Zhikun no reason to argue.

But now, Gong Yang Ce's words, implicit and explicit, suggested a refusal to let Zhao Zhikun face the Sacred... What did this mean? It meant they would no longer give him any chances.

His heart bled, and the muscles on his face continuously twitched. The Kang Commandery Prince wanted him dead!

Only by silencing him forever could they ensure that secret would remain undiscovered, not affecting his battle for the role of the Emperor's son.

Just as Zhao Zhikun fell into despair.

A resonant voice, both broad and stern, spoke up, "Gong Yang Ce, mind your words. The Kang Commandery Prince is merely one of the Quasi Emperor's Sons. How can you be so sure that he will be the future Great Emperor?"

That voice... sounded somewhat familiar...

Zhao Zhikun paused.

Wait... that's An Commandery Prince Wu Mingyuan! How... how could he be on the Yunyao Flying Boat?

"An Commandery Prince!"

At the same time, Gong Yang Ce also saw the elegantly dressed young man stepping out from the cabin. His pupils constricted as he inwardly cursed his bad luck.

Could this be a trap set for him?

"Your Highness Commandery Prince, Brother Shouzhe, your timing is impeccable," Yao Chengchao quickly changed his tune, "Gong Yang Ce is threatening me, he won't even allow me to confess to the Great Emperor."

Brother Shouzhe?

Gong Yang Ce tensed up upon hearing this name, his eyes shifting toward the newcomers.

Behind An Commandery Prince, there followed a young man with an elegant and gentle demeanor.

His presence wasn't overwhelming or domineering, but rather it was like a gentle spring breeze, devoid of any aggression, yet carried an assuring confidence and composure that was naturally convincing.

His bearing was exceptional as well; even beside the royal-born An Commandery Prince, he didn't seem the least bit inferior.

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