Chapter 0162 – Hidden Killing Opportunity – Absolute Return

by GreatBrother(위대한 다오 형제)

"That hill up ahead should have a nice view."

Under Jian Wuji’s leadership, they arrived at the top of the mountain, and looking at the scenery in front of them, Qin Xia Ling couldn’t help but let out a gasp.

"It’s beautiful!"

Standing here, the whole East Lake has a breathtaking view.

"How did you find this place?"

"One of the duties of a squire is to find the best viewing position for his master."

Hearing his reply, Qin Xia Ling was even more puzzled in her heart, this guy, he was really inscrutable.

The two of them just stood quietly, letting the breeze brush their faces and enjoying a moment of peace.

"I’ve heard that your family’s son will soon be joining the Martial Arts Alliance, are you going to stay as well?" After a long period of silence, Qin Xia Ling finally couldn’t help but ask.

"Why are you always thinking of kicking me out? I said that I want to be with Gongzi." Jian Wuji turned his head to look at her and said in a firm tone, "On that day, you had already admitted our relationship in front of everyone, you had already done a good job. Next, it’s my turn to make a choice."

"But it’s dangerous."

"Back then, when your grandfather forced you to marry Zhao Xin, how did you feel?"

"Of course not."

"So do I. I don’t like to be manipulated."

"But I won’t be in danger of losing my life, at least."

"Sometimes it’s better to die in pain than to live in a mess."

"……"

"I haven’t gotten married yet." After a moment of silence, Qin Xia Ling said quietly.

"I’ve seen people in agony over bad marriages, you don’t have to worry about me."

"I really can’t figure out why you would willingly be a squire."

"And what should I be in your eyes?"

"Friends, friends of the granddaughter of the Alliance Master. Let’s, let’s be friends."

Even she herself was surprised after saying those words. How could I develop such a deep bond with a humble servant?

"Would that be too much of a loss for you?"

"Between friends, where is the loss and advantage? Could it be that you don’t want to be friends with me?"

"Of course I want to!" Jian Wuji held her hand tightly, "It’s an honor to be friends with the granddaughter of the Alliance Master."

"It’s also an honor to be friends with a different kind of squire."

The two men smiled at each other and shook hands vigorously.

"If anyone dares to bully you in the future, you report my name! Got it?"

"Good."

"I’m also going to tell everyone later that I have the most special squire friend in the world."

"If you ever need my help, just ask. Perhaps I can help you with something you wouldn’t expect."

"You ah ……" Qin Xia Ling looked at him fixedly, with mixed feelings in her heart.

For some reason, she had a hunch that this man, would not die or give in easily. Am I doing this right or wrong? If one day, he really dies at the hands of Zhao Xin, how can I live with myself?

The two of them bid farewell, and in order to avoid people’s ears, they purposely chose a remote path to return to the city.

Just as Jian Wuji was walking alone on his way back to the inn, a grim voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Having fun?"

The one who spoke, was none other than Zhao Xin, who was like a poisonous snake that was spitting out its letters and coldly staring at its prey.

In the face of Zhao Xin’s appearance, Jian Wuji deliberately put on a look of panic. Before figuring out his true purpose for approaching Qin Xia Ling and whether there was a connection between him and the Heavenly Fate Society, he decided to wait and see what happened.

"What? Wasn’t it quite a formidable company in front of Ms. Qin, how come you’re afraid of being alone like this now?"

"If you dare to touch me, Miss Qin won’t let you go!"

Seeing his colorful appearance, Zhao Xin couldn’t help but sneer.

"What a loser who only hides behind women!"

He approached step by step, grabbing Sword Wuji’s collar and lifting him up.

"It’s because of goods like you that you’ve defiled Miss Qin’s innocence!"

With that, he raised his right hand in a gesture to strike. Jian Wuji closed his eyes tightly, portraying fear to the fullest.

"Do you think that, by hiding in front of the Alliance Master, I can’t do anything about you?"

"Have mercy!"

Zhao Xin’s hand, in the end, did not fall.

"Killing you would be too cheap. I want you to see with your own eyes how Miss Qin regrets it, I want her to see your true colors, I want her to come around and beg me on her knees to marry her!"

Zhao Xin’s words were not entirely from his heart. He knew that if Sword Wuji died or disappeared, Qin Xia Ling would never agree to this marriage.

He claimed that I had defiled Qin Xia Ling’s innocence, yet he tried to force her to marry himself, so it was clear that he didn’t have Qin Xia Ling in his sights at all, and didn’t care about her feelings at all.

"From now on, you’d better be good and listen to me, or I’ll skin you and throw you in the salt! Is that clear?"

"I hear you!"

"Tonight, I’ll invite all the players who have advanced to the top eight to a banquet, and you’ll come along. Remember, shave your hair and beard, and then, with that money, go buy the most expensive outfit you can find."

Zhao Xin thought that the reason why Qin Xia Ling fell in love with this guard was because his unkempt appearance gave her an illusion of "returning to the basics". It’s ridiculous. Women always like to lie to themselves. Today, I’ll let her see clearly, this man, and those hypocritical and pretentious gentleman, there is no difference!

I’m going to make her realize reality once and for all and shatter all the illusions in her mind!

"As long as you cooperate obediently, I can spare your life, and I’ll even give you a large sum of money when it’s done."

"How much?"

"One hundred thousand taels."

Hearing this figure, a glint of greed flashed through Jian Wuji’s eyes.

"You mean what you say?"

"I, Zhao Xin, am a man of my word and will never go back on my word! You just have to do what I say."

Looking at Jian Wuji’s unseen appearance, Zhao Xin laughed coldly.

"What a loser!"

People like that are best controlled.

As he watched Zhao Xin leave, Sword Wuji, who was still shivering, suddenly had a mocking smile on his face.

"It looks like he wants to kill people after using me."

Although he was talking to himself, he knew that the one who was secretly protecting him would be able to hear him.

"I trouble you to tell Lord Allied Lord for me, to tell him word for word about the conversation between Zhao Xin and me. This matter is very important to both Miss Qin and Lord Alliance Master."

I believe that once he hears these words, the Martial Arts Alliance will be able to understand Zhao Xin’s true colors.

"Also, please tell Lord Alliance Leader that I can help him get rid of Zhao Xin after this is accomplished. A ruthless person like Zhao Xin is ultimately a scourge to keep. However, with his status and position, it’s not easy for the Martial Arts Alliance to move him easily. Instead of letting him get away with it, why don’t you let me take care of him."

However, no matter what Jian Wuji said, the person who was secretly protecting him never made any response.

As night fell and the lights came on, Qin Xia Ling arrived at the Zhao Family Manor accompanied by her maidservant.

At this moment, the manor was brightly lit with guests, and all the players who had advanced to the top eight had already arrived. Qin Xia Ling originally didn’t want to come to this banquet, but when Zhao Xin invited her, he made a point of saying, "I’ve already invited that guard friend of yours, so I hope that Miss Qin can also enjoy her presence."

Since Jian Wuji will come, then I must come as well. He is no longer my retainer, but my friend, and I can’t let him face danger alone.

"Miss Qin, you’re here." Seeing Qin Xiaoling appear, Zhao Xin hurriedly greeted her with a smile.

"Today, I purposely invited the two of you to come here because I want to apologize to you."

"Apologize?"

"That’s right, I was too impulsive that day, I said and did a lot of things I shouldn’t have said or done, I hope you two can forgive me for my rudeness."

Facing Zhao Xin’s sudden apology, Qin Xia Ling’s heart was filled with doubts, but she didn’t show it and just quietly watched him perform. Today’s Zhao Xin looked harmless, not at all like that sinister and poisonous viper.

"Since he’s apologized, let’s forget about it."

For the sake of Sword Wuji, there’s no need for me to tear my face off with him.

Just then, a sudden commotion came from the doorway, and Qin Xia Ling and Zhao Xin turned their heads in unison to look.

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