Chapter 1035: Before Entering the Temple
Yun Jianyue looked at Chen Chao, the emotion in his eyes unmistakable - he simply did not believe him.
Chen Chao was in no hurry to expose the truth and instead changed the subject with a smile. "After being tricked by Yu Xiyi that one time, do you feel it was an immense humiliation?"
Among the three outstanding youths of the current era, there was little difference in talent, but when it came to brains, even ten Yu Xiyis combined would not necessarily be a match for either Chen Chao or Yun Jianyue.
Yun Jianyue narrowed his eyes and smiled. "If you insist on looking at it that way, then Great Sword Immortal Yu will probably regard this as the greatest achievement of his life."
Chen Chao smiled and did not speak.
"Actually, I should have realized it sooner. In your previous condition, no matter what, you would never have risked your life. The reason you acted that way was to use the opportunity to eliminate every hidden threat that might have affected the great war in the north beforehand. So that must have been part of your plan as well."
Yun Jianyue glanced at Chen Chao. Sometimes, when he put himself in Chen Chao's shoes, he could clearly feel just how many matters this young Lord Warden Commander had to deal with. He was like Great Liang's chief steward; no matter how big or small the matter, it all seemed to require his attention.
Chen Chao smiled bitterly. "I threw myself out as bait and had Yu Xiyi play the fisherman for once, but damn it, I never imagined that fool would almost let the bait get eaten for real."
Yun Jianyue smiled faintly and said, "I heard that in Dragon Horn Commandery, countless common people stood before you and shouted, 'Protect Lord Warden Commander!' Although I didn't witness that scene myself, it must have been so stirring that it left people speechless."