Chapter 932 - 712: Probing (2)
Shen Tang came back to her senses, gently shook her head, "Sister is fine, I came here to find someone, but now... I don’t really know if I should continue searching."
Little Snake didn’t understand her complex thoughts, only saw that she seemed very sad, tilted its head and said, "If sister wants to find him, then find him, I’ll accompany you."
Shen Tang was comforted by its words, pressed her lips, and nodded, "Hmm, no matter what, I have to find him! At least... to ask face to face."
However, with her current identity, wanting to reach the high-ups of Sky City is almost impossible, she probably can’t even enter the Royal City.
The Royal City of Sky City is different from other places, even the spies from Star Veil Secret Place can’t infiltrate, you can imagine how strict the security is, she simply has no way to get the information she wants, she might even bring greater trouble upon herself.
But...
Isn’t there a ready-made breakthrough right in front of her?
And that is Baron.
If Baron really was ordered to protect her, then every time she’s in danger, he should appear, this is just the right opportunity to verify.
So in the next few days, Shen Tang started using all kinds of "seek death" tricks.
Whether it was encountering thugs in an alley, accidentally provoking a gang, or hunting outside the city into danger, Baron would always "just happen" to appear with his team.
Baron was almost in tears.
He’s not stupid, he could see that this lady was testing him.
It’s also his fault for being careless and let it slip.
However, it also shows that this female is indeed smart, realizing something was wrong so quickly left him defenseless.
But he had no choice, the task given by that lord was to ensure her safety.
Saving her wasn’t right, not saving her wasn’t right, in the end, he really had no solution, simply decided to "admit frankly".
"Miss, please stop torturing me! If you have any questions, just ask directly, my position can’t take this kind of trouble..." At the last moment, Baron had all his men leave, finding a remote, unpopulated corner.
Shen Tang grinned slightly, "Not avoiding me this time?"
Baron helplessly said, "I’ve indeed been protecting in the shadows, since you’ve discovered it, there’s no point in hiding it."
Shen Tang spoke calmly, "Don’t be nervous, I’m grateful for your protection these days, I only want to ask one thing."
"... Please, go ahead."
"Who sent you to protect me?" Shen Tang asked teasingly, "We are neither relatives nor acquaintances, it wouldn’t be that you fell for me at first sight and came to protect me voluntarily, would it?"
Baron lightly coughed a couple of times, a thin layer of red appeared on his handsome face, not sure if it was from choking or something else.
He quickly shook his head, "I absolutely dare not have such thoughts, I... am indeed acting on orders."
Then he said with difficulty, "But Miss, I really can’t disclose this, please don’t make it difficult for me."
"..."
Baron continued, "This should be my last appearance, in the future, if you’re in danger, I’m afraid I won’t appear, so you needn’t test anymore."
He looked at her with meaningful eyes, "If you trust me, then please leave here as soon as possible, this is also for your safety."
Shen Tang frowned deeply hearing what he said.
She could also see that no matter how she asked, she couldn’t get anything out.
Although she could use spiritual power to probe Baron’s memory, that would cause damage to his mind. Baron helped her many times, whether by order or not, she was grateful and didn’t want to use coercive means.
If it was really Lu Xiao behind it... perhaps he had his reasons for doing so.
Even if her heart had a thousand words, countless desires to meet him, Shen Tang ultimately didn’t press further, only nodded, "Alright, in that case, I’ll leave."
She originally came to find Lu Xiao.
If he doesn’t want to see her, then it seems she has no reason to stay.
Baron could sense the female’s low spirits but didn’t know what to say, dryly said, "Then I’ll escort you out of the city."
"Hmm."
This time, Baron seemed to have many concerns, didn’t escort too far, only ensured Shen Tang’s safe exit from the city, then turned and left.
Shen Tang looked up to the high sky, no Feathered Beast followed this time, it seems they really won’t appear again.
She suppressed her emotions, prepared to continue her journey.
But just a few kilometers out of the city, dozens of dark shadows suddenly emerged from the forest, instantly surrounding her.
"Who are you?"
Shen Tang looked warily at the unfriendly Beastman group.
They also wore the uniforms of Sky City’s Guard Army, but unlike Baron’s team, they exuded a bandit aura, clearly not someone to mess with.
Obviously, they weren’t the same as Baron.
This group of Beastmen surrounded her, faces with malicious smiles, "Can’t you tell who we are? We are ordered to take you!"
Shen Tang’s face turned a little white, "What do you want to do? I’ve already paid the entry fee and have a pass!"
"Don’t be afraid, we’re not going to kill you. The master just wants to invite you over."
They said "invite", yet surrounded her so tightly, giving no room for choice.
Shen Tang’s face darkened. Little Snake also hissed dangerously, body tense, ready to strike at any moment.
The System warned cautiously, [Host, be careful, these people have ill intentions!]
Shen Tang could obviously tell, though they were also Sky City’s Guard Team, they shouldn’t be sent by Lu Xiao.
But she bore no grudges against Sky City, they wouldn’t capture her for no reason.
Recalling Baron’s previous advice, and that complex look in his eyes when he left, her heart tightened, could it be something happened within Sky City?
Judging by this, they sought her most likely because they discovered her connection with Lu Xiao, thus capturing this Foreign Clan.
"We don’t want to be rough with a female, obediently come with us, it’ll save everyone trouble."
The leading Beastman urged, while taking out chains, ready to bind her.
Little Snake glared at them angrily, unable to hold back from attacking.
Shen Tang gently patted its little head, calmly spoke, "Alright, I’ll go with you, no need to tie me."
The Beastman grinned, put away the chains, "Wise choice, then please."
He made a gesture of ’please’, but the gazes from these people on her were extremely uncomfortable.
Shen Tang suppressed the chill in her heart, feigned a few parts of fearful and lost look, followed them away.