Chapter 130: I’m Too Good At My Job As An Underling, Okay?
"Afterwards, I waited for you two to return from the third challenge on the platforms. But then, the disaster I had been fearful of actually struck!
"Qian Yun and the rest of those cultivators became puppets of that villain Zhao Weiqing. I had to buy some time to ensure that Zhanxian would reach the poor idiots waiting outside the portal. So I acted along with the situation, performing according to their expectations..."
Han Xuhan concluded his story with a weak smile, hiding the victorious glow from his face.
Giving Mu Ran and Xuanyuan Zhou a satisfactory answer was important. But even more important was to amend and advance the relationship he had with these two. Fortifying their trust in his character, his role, and his innocence was Han Xuhan’s true goal.
And this new explanation was targeting just that!
"When you say performed..." Mu Ran didn’t finish his sentence and stared at him with his eyes narrowed. Han Xuhan didn’t need to sweat over wondering about what he meant. So he immediately exclaimed in a voice dripping with heartache.
"Indeed, Boss, don’t tell me you thought I really used you as a meat shield when I was carrying you and you were unconscious?! Why would I have taken such a huge risk when I was perfectly safe within the circle of laws I made for myself? I gave up my protection just for a chance to snatch you away from Zhao Weiqing’s claws!"
Mu Ran’s eyes widened, shocked by Han Xuhan’s answer. The observation gave him the lead he needed. It was time to lay down the finishing touch.
"I, your underling, would never betray you like that! Check the upper right pocket of your robe if you doubt my sincerity!" Han Xuhan’s finger was pointed at Mu Ran’s chest as he made the declaration.