Chapter 737 - 25: Intervention
"I know, but this also means..."
Ji Xin sighed, "If he wants to do something to you, we can’t handle it. After all, we can’t even find his whereabouts right now, and the Tai’e Sword... is his personal sword."
"I think he won’t mind."
Chen Lusi raised the ancient Tai’e in his hand and shook his head. "After all, the Yellow Springs over in Goryeo counts as a residual vein, right? I suppose I’m... inheriting his legacy."
"... How is that any different from deceiving yourself?"
Ji Xin seemed at a loss for words at how Chen Lusi said something so argumentative in a joking tone, looking both amused and helpless.
Chen Lusi put down the Tai’e Sword and replied, "Then it’s meaningless for you to keep worrying. There’s really no need to worry so much. You’re not my babysitter. If we’re worried now, then what do we do if he says he’s going to conquer the world next?
This Tai’e Sword was entrusted to me by him... in that case, it’s reasonable for me to borrow it. If there’s really a problem, I’ll handle it. Sooner or later, I’m going to meet him again."
"..."
Hearing this, Ji Xin was momentarily stunned, then slowly lowered her head and remained silent for a moment, "Understood."
Lin Ying saw her like this, tilted her head, and pondered thoughtfully.
Chen Lusi, however, hadn’t thought much about it. "Then please arrange for people over there to assist us."
"Hmm... Who are you planning to take with you this time?"
Ji Xin raised her head again, inquiring, "Don’t say you’re going alone."
"Then it’ll be the same group as last time, but Xia Panqiu and Wu You... I’ll confirm with them. It’s too dangerous for them to go to such a place."
Chen Lusi thought for a moment but didn’t insist on going alone. "As for Si Yujie, I’ll ask him. He just met his daughter, so I’m not sure if he’s willing to leave."
"Does that just leave Lin Ying and Li Zheng?"
Ji Xin glanced at Lin Ying standing behind Chen Lusi, "And I don’t think Li Zheng can act with you. Their Security Army has already gone ahead to investigate in Goryeo, so it just leaves Lin Ying..."
"Do you have any recommendations?"
Chen Lusi vaguely felt that Ji Xin seemed to have omitted someone but couldn’t quite remember who it was.
Ji Xin replied, "Me."
"?"
"I’m indeed not convenient."
Ji Xin noticed Chen Lusi looking over and shook her head again, "Let Shanli go with you."
"That’s fine."
Chen Lusi glanced at the expressionless Shanli and asked, "But is it okay for you to be alone?"
Ji Xin shook her head, "It’s fine. I’ll let other members temporarily take her place."
"Alright then, set off in the afternoon... since you said the sooner, the better."
After thinking for a while, Chen Lusi asked, "Have we determined our means of travel?"
...
Chen Lusi left; he needed to consult Si Yujie and others for their opinions.
As Ji Xin watched Chen Lusi leave, she looked away and was about to discuss the upcoming arrangements with Shanli.
However, Shanli spoke up first, suddenly saying, "Coward."
"..."
Ji Xin glared softly at her, "What do you mean by that?"
"Nothing, I just suddenly felt like saying that word."
Shanli repeated, "Daring to speak but going back on your word, coward."
Ji Xin took a deep breath, not bothering to argue with her, and said directly, "Remember to watch over Chen Lusi. The state of the Yellow Springs in Goryeo is indeed important. After all, it’s a tributary and could possibly affect us, especially since our intelligence personnel’s fate is uncertain.
However, this is merely a possibility. Neither the Cardinal nor the Fallen Angel understands the gap between the Yellow Springs Mainstream and its tributaries.
Moreover, we have someone here who’s essentially the creator of the Yellow Springs, and he’s come back to life. That’s why I’m willing to let Chen Lusi take the risk. I don’t believe that a great ruler who claimed that his lifelong wish was for the Yellow Springs of the Divine Land to unify would allow a tributary to tread on the mainstream he’s created.
Your main task joining this mission is insurance. The only thing to truly worry about is if Chen Lusi provokes that suddenly revived great ruler. Unless absolutely necessary, do not let Chen Lusi use the Tai’e Sword to unleash his Authority Ability. Your main goal is to investigate the state of the Yellow Springs in Goryeo and find the missing intelligence personnel, preventing a major incident at our doorstep while Celestial Strategy Mansion remains clueless. Ensuring Chen Lusi’s safety is your priority.
If ensuring this goal conflicts with the safety of the intelligence personnel... choose the former. I will bear all the responsibility."
"..."
Shanli, hearing her words, immediately lost interest in discussing any other topics, "Understood... But, why didn’t you just tell him this directly?"
"Because it’s useless. Although I haven’t known him for long, you should have noticed by now, he’s quite reserved, but in some areas, he’s quite proud, just like Xia Yue. If there’s a chance, he wouldn’t give up on saving people, even if I tell him to prioritize his safety.
After all, even when facing the great ruler, he didn’t even feel scared, and even thought of confronting him.
If that Emperor Shi truly plans to bring out those Qin Armies, he wouldn’t have said he’d be suppressed otherwise. He must have evaluated both sides’ strengths and is even prepared to act."
Ji Xin gently shook her head, "To make such a bold choice from within the Emperor’s tomb... when he’s in Goryeo, do you think he’d leave his countrymen to die without trying to save them? Just due to my worries? Just because of Emperor Shi? Impossible."
Shanli was silent for a moment, then said helplessly, "By your logic, it’s also useless to tell me... I can’t stop him either."
"No."
Ji Xin shook her head, "Ensuring Lin Ying’s safety would work... Although he’s similar to Xia Yue by nature, there’s one difference; Xia Yue was a complete free spirit, while he has concerns and they are profound."
"..."
Shanli said expressionlessly, "Are you asking me to be the villain?"
"Not being the villain, it’s for counsel. At that time, you can tell him everything I just said again."
Ji Xin shook her head, "Once we more or less figure out what happened in Goryeo... I’ll report this matter to the highest echelons immediately. They’re very concerned and are most likely arranging for Security Army members to assist you in going to Goryeo. Remember what I said and go prepare... also, remember to take the Ancient Object in my room with you."
"Understood."
Shanli sighed, "But I can’t guarantee he’ll listen to me because when the time comes, he’ll definitely take the lead. While my combat abilities are decent, I’m like a baby compared to him."
Ji Xin clearly wasn’t very satisfied with this answer, "Then just reach the level of eloquence you display in front of me, and don’t let anything happen to him."
"... Why don’t you use your eloquence."
Shanli rarely rolled her eyes at her, "After all, aren’t you quite capable of speaking in front of me?"
Ji Xin stared straight at her.
"..."
Shanli, being stared at, had no choice but to reluctantly nod in agreement.
Ten minutes later.
Ji Xin watched Shanli leave, then turned to look out the window and murmured softly, "Judgment and Angel? ... Could it be the Great Angel? If it truly is the Great Angel, then the Roman Catholic Church’s plan is calculated."
...
At the same time.
While Celestial Strategy Mansion decided to send Chen Lusi to Goryeo.
Goryeo.
Somewhere.
Amidst the misty air.
Park Haoyu’s figure slowly emerged.
But compared to before when he stood in front of Tu Shou, he now appeared especially bizarre.
His right hand held a cross-shaped scepter, one side of his face was fiendishly distorted, with a sharp, pitch-black horn sprouting from his forehead, while his left hand pointed two fingers skyward, and the remaining half of his face appeared extraordinarily sacred.
At the same time.
As he moved.
Wings, one black and one white, one sacred and one decayed, suddenly unfurled behind him, churning the mist turbulently.
"Lamar... Lamar!"
On Park Haoyu’s divided face, both fierce and gentle expressions appeared as he murmured, "This isn’t what we agreed on!"
"Isn’t it the same?"
As soon as he spoke.
Cardinal Lamar Aihai’s voice sounded.
He chuckled softly, "You’ve gained power... and the Lord’s recognition, in double measure."