Chapter 2233 - 2234: Prologue
Although Ye Xunhuan is almost driven to a desperate situation now, he doesn’t feel despair because of this. On the contrary, the fighting spirit to never give up has been completely ignited within him.
The king wants him dead, then he’s willing to risk his own life and dare to pull the emperor down from his horse!
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, the king laughed, a very pleased and natural laugh: "You truly resemble your mother!"
"Especially this temperament, you’ve completely inherited it from her!"
"Daughters resemble their fathers, sons resemble their mothers, it’s very normal!" Ye Xunhuan said indifferently.
The king laughed freely: "Would you like to hear my last words?"
"Yes!"
"Actually, I don’t know what my last words are now since I haven’t been forced into desperation, so naturally, I can’t consider any last words!" The king said casually, "Of course, if you can successfully drive me into desperation, then I will surely have last words, and will say them to you!"
"Whether you will help me fulfill my last words or not, it’s better to speak them than to depart still holding them inside, in case someone helps you fulfill them?"
Ye Xunhuan’s gaze swept back and forth over the king’s body, directly telling Ye Xunhuan that the king wasn’t lying, what he said was the truth!
Then, Ye Xunhuan exhaled quietly, saying neither lightly nor heavily: "You’re right, actually I don’t have any last words either since I’m not yet at the brink of life and death!"
"And didn’t you say before that what you want now is my trump card, so I think I still have some time to live." Ye Xunhuan said softly, "Perhaps during my final days alive, I will carefully consider what my last words could be and then tell you!"
"Alright!" The king didn’t continue to press the matter, directly changing the topic: "You came to Southeast City to avoid your wife and aunt, right?"
Ye Xunhuan didn’t conceal this, directly nodding in admission.
The king’s character is something Ye Xunhuan knows very well, and even if he didn’t admit it, the king definitely wouldn’t believe him. Rather than that, it’s better to admit openly.
"Exactly, a man’s issues should be resolved by men, not making women suffer alongside." Ye Xunhuan said powerfully: "I can’t give them splendid years, so I must do my best to lessen their pain."
"In some sense, you’re considered a good man." The king suddenly said with emotion, "And you are also considered loyal to the king and love your country."
"Really?"
"I know how much blood you’ve shed for this country, so rest assured, even after you die, your name will be celebrated for generations." The king said calmly, "And you did something beautiful in Southeast City a few days ago!"
"The underground boxing ring?"
"Yes!"
"You really know a lot!"
"I am the king, head of the national defenders, I naturally can’t be unaware of such things."
"Then why don’t you send someone to stop it?"
"Do you think a deity would stoop to confront an ant?"
Ye Xunhuan fell silent, he could understand the king’s meaning, which merely implied that he was the deity while that Sato was the ant.
Although the king’s metaphor was somewhat arrogant, it must be admitted, that’s the truth!
Then the king seemed to notice something and suddenly spoke again: "The people are coming!"
Just as the king’s words fell, a rustling of footsteps immediately echoed around.
The next moment, over a dozen people, including both men and women, strode over from not far away!
"Is this the first batch?"
"Yes!" The king nodded, "There will be many more coming shortly."
"Looks like you’ve summoned quite a few people?"
"You are a marshal, a conqueror, you should possess your own dignity and honor, all of which I give to you." The king said lightly, "I will let you finish everything with your dignity and glory."
"Looks like I need to thank you properly!"
"No need, this is my respect for you, also my respect for a strong man."
Few can be called strong by the king, after all, the king’s prowess is formidable. Now, acknowledging Ye Xunhuan as a strong man means the king has certainly acknowledged Ye Xunhuan’s strength from the heart.
The next moment, before Ye Xunhuan could speak, the king said again: "You haven’t eaten yet, have you?"
"Not yet?"
"There’s still some time, let’s have a meal together, eat well, you need enough strength to contend with me!"
It’s unclear whether the king is arrogant or he genuinely wants to give Ye Xunhuan a chance, now it’s almost like nurturing a tiger to its detriment.
Faced with the king’s invitation, Ye Xunhuan didn’t refuse, directly accepting.
Perhaps because the king had prepared ahead of time, these people not only came with murderous intent but also brought some wine and dishes, as well as simple tables and chairs!
This allows Ye Xunhuan to sit down directly with the king and eat together.
Ye Xunhuan was not polite, once the king’s people set everything up, he sat down.
After sitting down, the king poured Ye Xunhuan a glass of wine.
"In all these years, it’s probably your first time pouring wine for someone else?"
"Indeed!" The king nodded, "Respecting you!"
"Thank you!"
"You’re welcome." The king said softly, "Ye Xunhuan, there is something I don’t understand, haven’t been able to figure out, I wonder if you could explain it to me!"
"Go ahead!"
"Why did Ke Qinghong seek you?"
Ye Xunhuan went to pay his respects to the Evil Lord, and his people were almost killed by Ke Qinghong. The king can’t be unaware of this incident, but he can’t figure out why Ke Qinghong would seek out Ye Xunhuan.
Or does Ke Qinghong really think that joining forces with Ye Xunhuan could turn the tables!
"He sought me to join forces against you." Ye Xunhuan said calmly, "He said he was forced by you, and he was a national defender before!"
"Yes, Xun Wanli’s position was originally his." The king admitted, "And in terms of strength among the national defenders, his prowess is quite formidable, I can suppress him by a head!"
"I know." Ye Xunhuan drank a sip of wine, "What happened between you two?"
"It’s old news, no need to mention." The king didn’t intend to tell Ye Xunhuan, "But do you think Ke Qinghong and you can really turn the tables?"
"Anything hasn’t happened yet, so it’s hard to say." Ye Xunhuan smiled, "After all, you’re not invincible, nor are you immune to death."
"Besides, I have many skilled individuals on my side, when it truly comes to life-or-death struggle, it’s yet uncertain who will lose or win!"
"Makes sense." The king nodded, "Then today, let me see your abilities, your network, and let me show you my strength and the depth of the national defenders!"