Chapter 323: News!
Chapter 323: News!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Yun Yang laughed and said, "Brother Lei is accommodating and agreeable, a great man who doesn’t stoop to recalling past wrongs. In actual fact, for these three fellows, their usual banter and sleaziness towards others are a joy to watch - as long as they don’t take aim at our own people."
Lei Dongtian chuckled dryly and said, "Indeed."
Yun Yang laughed, which made the transition of the pair into a group of five become a matter of course. At the same time, Chun Wanfeng and gang began approaching Lei Dongtian under Yun Yang’s baleful glare.
"Young Master Lei!"
"Big Brother Lei!"
"Brother Lei…"
The atmosphere gradually turned harmonious.
They would still occasionally banter amongst each other. Lei Dongtian could not be entirely rid of his sense of superiority and struck again, so Chun Wanfeng and cohorts struck up their most condescending attitude, and mocked him right back. Based solely on the skill of words, how could Lei Dongtian be the trio’s opponent? Anger simmered in him from being poked fun at but he was too embarrassed to explode in front of Yun Yang.
Finally, afternoon came.
Lei Dongtian appeared disinterested and did not approach Yun Yang to deepen their bond. He sat alone under the tree to drink tea glumly, entirely ill at ease. Obviously, the morning’s episode had made him very unhappy.
A messenger beast landed in the Residence of Yun. Lao Mei took the letter and passed it over to Yun Yang; upon scanning the letter, Yun Yang excused himself and headed towards the flower tree. The message delivered was related to Lei Dongtian.
Lei Dongtian’s curiosity was stoked.
It seemed that some news had been received.
"It seems that I need Brother Lei to give me a guarantee." Yun Yang said hesitantly, "No offense to Brother Lei. I can’t afford to offend nor provoke either you or the Four Seasons Tower. My lowly position is really limited…"
Lei Dongtian chortled. "Don’t worry, don’t worry. Leave everything to me. Our fight will never involve you, even in the slightest bit!"
The corners of Yun Yang’s lips twitched as he thought, "You’ve been coming to my house these past two days, do you think everyone else is blind? Once you and the Four Seasons Tower stand against each other, I will definitely be dragged into it. I might even be the first target!"
"The Four Seasons Tower’s tactic of going for the people closest to their target is their most popular trick. If it really were to happen, who am I supposed to go to? I wanted a guarantee and this is the only guarantee you can give me? Oh, my…"
"Do you think your words are as valuable as gold? Why don’t you become God if you’re so sure of yourself?"
"The intelligence I’ve gathered reads that there have indeed been people who have seen the two girls…" Yun Yang spread the reports on the table to look at it with Lei Dongtian as he pointed and said, "However, their whereabouts are very vague…"
"Until now, people have seen them in the east, south, and center of the city…"
Yun Yang said, "This situation seems rather abnormal."
A chilling glint flashed in Lei Dongtian’s eyes. "Such movements do indeed oppose logic. Could it be that this fellow is trying to lure me out?"
Yun Yang was taken aback for a moment before he replied, thinking, "There is a distinct possibility of this..."
Lei Dongtian snorted in anger and said, "How dare they! How dare the Four Seasons Tower be so rampant!"
Today, the elder in black robes, Old Mu, did not come with Lei Dongtian; he was sent out to find news about the Four Seasons Tower and the Nine Supremes.
In order to be safe, they had to investigate with their own efforts to verify the truth in Yun Yang’s words.
"Brother Lei, the Four Seasons Tower is the highest power in the Tianxuan Continent. The tower has always been arrogant and although it has been active these days, it has the capability to…" Yun Yang did not finish his statement. "Brother Lei, if it’s… not so important… maybe… why not… give it up?"
Lei Dongtian was immediately furious. "Do you hear what you are saying? Don’t you know what it would mean if I give up?"
Yun Yang said, "Brother Lei, please don’t be enraged. I’m thinking for your own good. The Four Seasons Tower has been a terrifying organization in Tianxuan Continent for thousands of years! Brother Lei, better be safe than sorry. Why should a great man worry about marriage?"
Lei Dongtian was upset and interrupted Yun Yang’s speech. "Brother Yun, I know you’re thinking for me and worrying for me but you really shouldn’t have said those things. What do you mean, why should a great man worry about marriage? How am I a great man if my wife has been kidnapped and I give up on her due to fear of the enemy? If I really did give up, I… Lei Dongtian, what dignity do I have to stand on in this world?"
Yun Yang sighed and said, "Brother Lei… other than the sheer size of this organization and its terrifying influence, the mastermind of the Four Seasons Tower is a very mighty one of pinnacle strength and is neck to neck with the current unrivaled expert. Brother Lei is knowledgeable with a solid family background and has amazing cultivation base but it might be inadequate compared to these cunning and scheming aged experts. This young brother is not trying to take a swing at Brother Lei’s confidence. This battle is simply too risky. Any misstep rids the chance of getting out of this alive. Instead of taking the risk, why not save yourself first? A smart man does not put himself beside a wavering wall!"
With a decisive wave of his hand, Lei Dongtian said, "There’s no need to go on about this topic. I shall save my fiancée, and that is that!"
Yun Yang sighed.
Actually, Lei Dongtian was growing increasingly anxious. Both the ladies were utterly beautiful, any one of them would be a rare beauty of their time. Captured by others, who would know if the other party was a lecher? Even if they were not, who would not change their minds if they had to guard two beauties every day?
If… If their virginities were taken, then Lei Dongtian’s plan would have been all for nothing! No more Pure Yin of Chaos… even the normal pure yin would be gone!
"Since Brother Lei insists, I won’t try to stop you anymore. I’ll help you as much as I can. However, according to the current information we have, their whereabouts are mysterious and strange, without a constant location to focus our efforts on."
Yun Yang continued by saying, "To secure the location of our target and stop them from being moved about is rather difficult.
Lei Dongtian said, "This will then need Brother Yun’s help as a local."
"Not a problem, Brother Lei. We are friends, our connection was formed so quickly. Even if there will be danger, this young brother will find these people for Brother Lei as soon as possible," Yun Yang said.
These lines were uttered with exceptional sincerity. It seemed genuine, without a tinge of pretense nor deception.
Lei Dongtian was very touched as he replied, "Brother Yun, when this affair is over, I shall take you as my sworn brother. We shall become real brothers from then on! For life!"
Yun Yang repeated the words, deeply touched, "Brothers, for life!"
Lei Dongtian chortled, "How gratifying today's events are!"
Although the messenger flying beast might have sensed the harmonious atmosphere between the two, regardless, it continued to arrive at the residence.
Any movement in Tiantang City, big or small, the locations where there were similar suspects, analyses, and other bits and pieces of information were detailed and clear. Lei Dongtian was impressed by the meticulous intelligence system, awed by the ability of Young Master Yun as a local – it was truly amazing!
"Brother Yun, I didn’t expect your connections to be so impressive. It’s worth marveling at your system in a new light!" Lei Dongtian praised the young master.
"Mine?" Yun Yang looked like he wanted to laugh and cry at the same time. "Brother Lei, you have me in overly high regard. How could I have such capabilities? I’ve used my father’s seal and deployed the royal spies… When my old man returns, a sound trashing is imminent."
Lei Dongtian was first shocked when he heard his words, but he then guffawed after some time. He stuck his thumb up. "Brother Yun is simply amazing! This older brother shall remember Brother Yun’s favor for life!"
Yun Yang maintained his neutral expression. "Those things are insignificant. It’s not too late to talk about then when it’s time to face it. What’s more important now is to find them. Brother Lei, don’t you worry. As long as they’re still in Tiantang City, I shall find them, even if they’re hidden thirty feet underground."
When the sky was about to turn dark in the afternoon, another message of significance came.
Yun Yang scanned it quickly, a grim expression that had not been there before painted his visage.
"Two people have come to stay in the Tower to Heaven Inn. One of them is thin and dressed in black with saber energy surrounding him, while another is like snow, exuding an aura of winter."
This information immediately had Yun Yang thinking of the Venerable Lord Saber! Was he the man in black? Who could the other one be?
Yun Yang sighed and closed the report. He did not immediately explain his thoughts, so Lei Dongtian did not know what was the information imparted. He watched Yun Yang dumbly, waiting for his explanation.
"No further action so far. We can only wait to see if there’s any further news tonight," Yun Yang sighed in resignation.
"Alright, we’ll wait for tonight," Lei Dongtian sighed as well.
Lei Dongtian knew that Yun Yang had given his all to help him and it was not Yun Yang’s fault that there was no further news. It was only a matter of course for the former to agree easily.
It was also at this moment that a black silhouette flashed by – Old Mu had come back.
Lei Dongtian glanced at him and was greeted by a slight nod.
"If so, I’ll return to the inn first to wait for Brother Yun’s good news." Lei Dongtian stood up.
"Most certainly." Yun Yang replied in agreement.
…
The moment Lei Dongtian and Old Mu exited the Residence of Yun, the former had asked right away, "How was it?"
"From what we intended to verify, more than a ninth of what Young Master Yun has said is true…" Old Mu answered.
Lei Dongtian was stunned for a moment. "What about the remaining ten percent?"
Old Mu replied, "The remaining ten percent is simply the differences in opinion of Tiantang’s people and Young Master Yun. Perhaps it was too obvious a comparison. All of them think that the Nine Supremes are heroes and the people killed since the reemergence of Supreme Wind are all planted spies, that they deserve death… Other than that, the aspect of timing, cultivation base and everything else, including the battle with the Four Seasons Tower, are all the same as those of Young Master Yun."
Lei Dongtian let down the last bit of his guard and chastised him with a chuckle, "Old Mu, I don’t know what I should say about you – if I really say that you’re a log, it feels like I’m scolding you. As long as everything else matches, it can completely prove that the Supreme Wind now is an impostor. The reason the citizens would believe in this wholeheartedly should be more Yutang’s imperial court's doing, other than them being willing to believe it. It’s not a wonder at all; in fact, it is terribly logical."