Chapter 541: Register of the Martial World (7)
Ban Mu-il, an outer disciple of Zhongnan Sect.
One of the attackers who ambushed Jeong Hye was slain by the Plum Blossom Sword. The other two were petrified on the spot by a blood seal and dragged off by the Embroidered Guards—without even having their pressure points sealed.
“You're all mistaken! I willingly became an informant for this country’s Jianghu! I swear I never defected!”
“I as well! It was merely unfortunate timing—I'm more than willing to divulge everything I know about the north...!”
Each made their case like flowing spring water. But no one was listening. The seasoned tact of Jianghu veterans meant nothing before the eyes of Beijing’s elite.
A royal martial master, identifiable by her long ears—a trait of imperial blood—muttered coldly.
“Lies.”
Her voice was firm as the night sky looming over everyone’s heads.
The boy who had taken the lead in rescuing Jeong Hye silently sheathed his sword. Clack. The milky-white blade vanished into its scabbard. The sword, also known as the Azure River Divine Blade, belonged to the leader of Mount Hua.
And of course, its wielder was Yu Hyeon, who had become the acting leader of Mount Hua Sect far earlier than expected.
“...I’m glad. Yeon-shin’s life is already full of hardship.”
He gently ruffled Jeong Hye’s hair once before vanishing into the night air without another word.