“Does your daughter know about this?” Yang Kai asked solemnly.
“As for marriage, this Queen can decide for herself. What does it matter if she know about it?”
“What about Protector Tong? Do you think so too?” Yang Kai turned to look at Tong Yuquan.
Tong Yuquan’s face became gloomy, but he didn’t say anything. Looking at his expression, Yang Kai knew that he didn’t have much say in this matter, so he immediately ignored him and turned to Shangguan Long, “If I refuse, does Madam want to order the ambushers outside to rush in and kill me?”
In just a short time, there were already many Open Heaven Stage masters outside, none of them concealing their auras. It was obviously Shangguan Long’s arrangement.
She also knew that Lu Xue’s Fifth Order Open Heaven Stage was not much worse than hers, but this was after all the Flying Flower Boat's territory. This time, in order to pursue Black Feather Old Ancestor, they had sent out all of their elites, so even if Yang Kai had wings, he would not be able to escape.
Shangguan Long said, “That’s not necessary, we don’t have any deep grievances, why would we need to fight to the death?”
Her tone suddenly changed as she said lightly, “However, the road ahead is long. I believe that before we reach the Void Land, you should have plenty of time to consider and give me a satisfactory answer. I can wait!”
“There’s no need to wait,” Yang Kai said decisively, “Madam is scheming, not even caring about her own daughter’s thoughts. Forgive me for being unable to agree with such a ruthless heart. Although I have let your daughter down, at least I haven’t made a big mistake, so I won’t agree to this.”
Not giving Shangguan Long any more time to speak, Yang Kai said, “Madam, please make way, I want to leave.”
Shangguan Long frowned, “Is Yu’er very ugly that it actually made you so unhappy? Even if you don’t have any feelings for her, you won’t suffer a loss if you marry her, so why must you refuse so decisively?”
Yang Kai slowly shook his head, “Junior Sister Yu’s looks are outstanding and she is a top-class beauty. Which man would think she is ugly? It’s just that the two of us are in love with each other, it has nothing to do with beauty or ugliness, it’s only in the hearts!”
Shangguan Long stared at him deeply, as if she wanted to peer into the depths of his soul. After a long time, she sighed heavily and said, “Very well, it’s rare for a man like you to appear in this world. This Queen has misjudged you and shouldn’t have acted so rashly. Let’s just forget about today’s matter. Since you’re unwilling, I won’t force you. Let Yu’er go and I’ll let you leave!”
Hearing this, Tong Yuquan couldn’t help letting out a sigh of relief.
Yang Kai said, “Madam wouldn’t be so naive as to think I’m young and gullible, right? If I let Junior Sister Yu go, how could I have the chance to leave?”
Tong Yuquan’s complexion changed as he grit his teeth and asked, “Boy, what do you mean?”
Yang Kai glanced at him, “Protector Tong, please forgive me. You should know better than anyone what kind of temperament your wife has. I’m afraid that if I really listen to her and let Junior Sister Yu go, I won’t be able to see the sun tomorrow, so I’ll have to make Junior Sister Yu suffer for a while.”
“You dare!” Tong Yuquan flew into a rage, his aura bursting out like mercury.
“I had no choice!” Yang Kai pinched Shangguan Yu’s neck, causing the unconscious Shangguan Yu to let out a soft moan, causing Tong Yuquan’s expression to change drastically as he froze on the spot and turned to look at Shangguan Long, his face filled with anger.
Shangguan Long’s expression was also quite ugly. When she and Tong Yuquan rushed in and discovered that Yang Kai had already captured her daughter, she felt that the situation had gone beyond her control.
In her mind, when she and her husband rushed in, they should have seen an unbearable scene. If that was the case, no matter what request she made, it would not be excessive.
However, Yang Kai was still able to maintain a clear mind and answer her questions smoothly.
Staring at Yang Kai, Shangguan Long’s expression slowly became gloomy, feeling a great sense of pity in her heart. Before, she had only planned this out on the spur of the moment, but now it seemed that she had made the right choice. This young man in front of her was many times better than Wei Wushuang, and being able to suppress his desires under such circumstances, how could he be an ordinary person? His future achievements would not be small.
If her daughter were to follow him, not only would she be able to escape the blow of this kidnapping incident, but the Flying Flower Boat would also get a great help. It would be even better if she could use this opportunity to annex the Void Land.
Unfortunately, not only would she not be able to use it for herself, she might even become enemies with it.
As their eyes met, Shangguan Long’s expression became gloomy. Yang Kai’s grip on Shangguan Yu’s body tightened slightly, and the unconscious Shangguan Yu’s face became even uglier.
“Madam, please make way!” Yang Kai grit his teeth and shouted.
Shangguan Long suddenly smiled, “What if I don’t? From my observations over the past few days, you are not a ruthless person, I don’t believe you will really do anything to Yu’er. Moreover, if you really kill Yu’er, the three of you can forget about leaving here!”
Just as Shangguan Long’s voice fell, Yang Kai suddenly stretched out his hand and snatched the Ice Water Sword from Lu Xue’s hand. Under her horrified gaze, this sword pierced through Shangguan Yu’s back and out of her chest!
A sword pierced through her body!
With a [Chi] sound, blood splashed out and Shangguan Yu let out a muffled groan as the blood drained from her face.
Tong Yuquan’s pupils shrank to the size of a needle at this moment, his vision filled with a blood-red color, as if the entire world had become blood-red.
“Madam,” Yang Kai’s cold voice rang out from behind Shangguan Yu, “There’s a saying that one may know a man’s face but not his heart. You and I have just met for the first time, how could you dare to judge my character so recklessly? Aren’t you afraid that your cleverness will backfire on you?”
Ignoring Shangguan Long’s ashen face, Yang Kai turned to look at Tong Yuquan, “Don’t worry, this sword strike isn’t fatal. I managed to avoid Junior Sister Yu’s vital points, if Protector Tong is willing to save his daughter, I can guarantee Junior Sister Yu’s safety.”
These words were like a nail, directly pinning Tong Yuquan to the ground.
“Madam!” Yang Kai looked towards Shangguan Long, “I’ll say it one last time, please let us leave!”
Shangguan Long grit her teeth, her body trembling as a look of struggle appeared in her beautiful eyes. She had never thought that Yang Kai, who had always appeared graceful and elegant, would actually be so ruthless, attacking Shangguan Yu at the slightest disagreement. Could it be that all his previous kindness was just a disguise? If that was the case, then his disguise was simply too good.
“Why aren’t you getting lost? Are you really trying to kill Yu’er?” Tong Yuquan’s voice exploded in her ears like thunder.
Turning her head, she saw Tong Yuquan staring at her with bloodshot eyes, as if he was looking at an enemy who had killed his father and taken her wife. The unfamiliar look in his eyes made her heart tremble.
Without a doubt, if she didn’t give way, the first person to attack her would definitely not be Yang Kai and the others, but the person who had accompanied her for hundreds of years!
Shangguan Long’s heart sank as she took a deep breath and grit her teeth, “Good, this Queen can let you leave, but you must not harm Yu’er again!”
“Don’t worry, if you don’t act recklessly, I won’t,” Yang Kai nodded.
“After you leave, you must release Yu’er!”
“Impossible!” Yang Kai shook his head, “When I return to the Void Land, I will naturally release Junior Sister Yu. If you are worried, you can follow me.”
Shangguan Long’s chest heaved up and down as she thought about it for a moment before gently nodding and separating from Tong Yuquan to make a path.
Yang Kai signaled to Lu Xue and Guo Ziyan with his eyes, and the two of them, one in front and one behind, escorted him out.
There were indeed many ambushes outside the house, but when they saw Yang Kai holding Shangguan Yu, and Shangguan Yu being stabbed in the chest by a long sword, they were both surprised and angry.
In truth, they didn’t know what had happened. Shangguan Long had schemed against Yang Kai and her daughter, so naturally she wouldn’t explain the situation clearly. She had only mobilized them just in case.
If everything had gone according to her plan, it would naturally have been a happy ending, but she hadn’t expected it to end up like this. As the pairs of questioning eyes turned towards her, her expression became increasingly gloomy and ugly.
Not long after, Yang Kai and the others left the Lotus Flower Artifact. Lu Xue summoned her own Flying Artifact and Yang Kai rushed in with Shangguan Yu in tow, followed closely by Guo Ziyan. Lu Xue glanced at the Open Heaven Stage cultivators on the Flying Flower Boat vigilantly before diving into the Artifact and controlling her strength, transforming into a streak of light and flying deeper into the void.
Flying Flower Boat’s giant lotus flower followed behind at a leisurely pace, each Open Heaven Stage cultivator standing atop the lotus flower’s petals staring coldly towards them.
Inside the Windmill Carriage, Yang Kai summoned Lu Xue and pointed to the unconscious Shangguan Yu, “Heal her.”
Lu Xue nodded. After Yang Kai left, she immediately got busy.
Yang Kai’s sword strike seemed decisive, but in reality, he had controlled it well. Although it had pierced through her chest, it was not a serious injury. Lu Xue untied Shangguan Yu’s clothes and used a spell to suppress her wound while carefully pulling out her long sword. She then applied some healing medicine on her wound and took a healing pill.
Shangguan Yu was also an Emperor Realm master, so her cultivation wasn’t too weak. Such an injury would only take a few days to heal.
Yang Kai returned to investigate and after confirming that there was nothing wrong, he let out a sigh of relief.
Looking at the sleeping Shangguan Yu, Yang Kai couldn’t help feeling a bit guilty. At that time, he really didn’t have any other choice. If he didn’t quickly show his firm stance, Shangguan Long definitely wouldn’t have compromised so quickly. If they really fought, even if it's not imposibble to escape, Lu Xue and Guo Ziyan would definitely be injured or even killed.
With no other choice, Yang Kai could only resort to this method.
At this moment, Lu Xue’s voice rang out, “Sir, Tong Yuquan is flying over.”
Yang Kai released his Divine Sense and found that Tong Yuquan was indeed rapidly approaching, but he was alone. The giant lotus flower of the Flying Flower Boat was still several hundred kilometers away.
“Should we stop him?” Lu Xue asked.
Yang Kai hesitated for a moment before saying, “No need, let him come over.”
Lu Xue understood and slowed down. A moment later, Tong Yuquan’s voice rang out, “Little Brother Yang, I want to see how Yu’er’s injuries are, so please make an exception.”
Originally, he doesn't think he would receive any response, he didn’t expect that the windmill carriage would immediately open up. Tong Yuquan didn’t hesitate and immediately entered the windmill.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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