Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 567A – Seed

Chapter 567A – Seed

When You Ya knocked on the courtyard doors, her palms were covered in a cold sweat. As the doors opened she was welcomed by the ice cold gaze of True Demon Guard One. She froze in place.

But as she thought about her older cousin’s situation, she forcefully restrained her fear and politely announced that she would like to seek a meeting. Her pale face was filled with fervent hope.

Unfortunately, it was all useless. True Demon Guard One was utterly unmoved. “Leave this place!” he lifted a hand, about to close the doors.

You Ya had no idea where the courage to block him came from. She urgently begged, “My lord, I ask you, please save my cousin!”

True Demon Guard One’s gaze immediately deepened. An ice cold aura began to emanate from his body.

Suddenly, a calm voice sounded out from within, “Let her in.”

True Demon Guard One stiffened for a moment. He turned and fell back to the side.

You Ya’s eyes brightened. She didn’t know why, but when she heard this voice she suddenly felt safer, as if all problems and difficulties would disperse into nothing.

She hurriedly walked into the courtyard. When she saw the person whom she had only seen once before but still had a deep impression of, she immediately fell to her knees, “My lord, please save my cousin!”

The doors to the rooms opened once after another. Besides the True Demon Guard that was secretly hidden away, the five others had all gathered. While they didn’t say anything, Qin Yu could sense the unhappiness in their eyes.

The solemn Holy Son of the Demonic Path had concealed his identity and placed himself in the heart of the storm. But no matter how careful they had been all this time, none of it mattered because he actually developed a sense of compassion towards a mere maid. It was truly disappointing.

You Ya looked up, her expression miserable and her eyes shining with tears. The several guards sighed. Even though they all appreciated the beauty of women, they also knew how to separate business from pleasure.

The atmosphere in the courtyard turned heavy. Qin Yu forced a smile but was unable to explain his actions. He looked at You Ya who was kneeling on the ground. The first time he had been prompted by a sudden impulse to see this girl, and today was a second time…if this was only a coincidence, it was simply far too much of one.

Qin Yu’s thoughts raced. When he looked back up, he had already come to a decision. “One of you go personally with this miss and help her bring things to an end.”

True Demon Guard One frowned. He said in a low voice, “My lord, we are only guests here. Would it not be too inappropriate to interfere in matters unrelated to us?” This was the first time he had ever spoken so much. The meaning was clear.

While the other four True Demon Guards didn’t say anything, their discontent became increasingly strong.

Qin Yu waved a hand. “Do as I say.” Since he couldn’t explain himself, he simply wouldn’t say anything at all. With his status, even if these people were the subordinates of the Demon Envoy they still couldn’t defy him.

As expected, True Demon Guard One fell silent for several breaths of time. Then, he bowed in compliance.

“Miss You Ya, please guide the way.”

You Ya was filled with gratitude as she looked at him. But right now wasn’t the time to delay. She stood up and quickly departed with True Demon Guard One in tow.

The other four True Demon Guards indifferently cupped their hands towards Qin Yu and left to their own respective places.

In this world, seeing once was better than hearing a hundred times. This was the Holy Son that was approved by the entire Demonic Path? For a time, they felt a bit of regret at taking up this mission.

Qin Yu could feel these True Demon Guards revealing a bit of cold indifference towards him. He rubbed his nose, wryly smiling. But soon he suppressed his heart and calmly waited for the situation to come to an end.

However, he was still perplexed. Who was this unknown miss from the Chu Empire to him?

As for True Demon Guard One handling the situation, Qin Yu wasn’t worried about him at all. Although this place was a military compound and those staying here were all ‘second-rate’ guests, the guests were still divided into various ranks. The cultivators of the Demonic Path were definitely amongst the best of the best.

As long as someone had a brain, they wouldn’t form a grudge with the Demonic Path over a matter like this.

However, accidents were bound to happen. It seems that Qin Yu had underestimated the national pride of Great Chu’s people. Even though those people staying in the courtyard were only related through a woman from a distant side branch, the fact that they were in the Chu Empire and also in a military compound gave them the energy to argue.

So what if you are from the Demonic Path? Do you think I would fear you!?

True Demon Guard One didn’t explain the exact process of what happened. But, the final outcome was that this relative of the Great Chu royal family lowered his head, making a bit of noise while expressing his unhappiness.

After this, Qin Yu could clearly feel that the several True Demon Guards were even more dissatisfied.

Because Qin Yu was worried that they might encounter retaliation, You Ya and her unconscious older cousin were temporarily admitted into Qin Yu’s courtyard. But, this could still be considered an explanation to those watching from the outside. Many people were suddenly enlightened. So it seemed that You Ya had managed to climb up the leg of someone from the Demonic Path; no wonder they were willing to help her.

The Deputy Envoy of the diplomatic mission dispatched some people to ask around and warn them to not be so meddlesome. But, he didn’t take this matter too seriously. Things should have ended like this, but no one expected that the Great Chu royal family in-law would actually die a horrific death later that night. When news of this spread out, the atmosphere of the military compound immediately became filled with intrigue.

A Blue Sea realm expert. Without any illness, disease, or previous injuries, how could he suddenly die? As for the Demonic Path that had just come into conflict with them, they were naturally the most suspect.

Still, those with a little bit of intelligence knew that even if the Demonic Path was unhappy, they wouldn’t immediately go and kill someone after a brief spat. At least in this present situation.

This truth was simple and the logic was without doubt. Still, because this person had died, the Demonic Path would need to bear a little bit of trouble.

True Demon Guard One revealed a dignified expression. “Someone is purposely targeting us.”

There was a nervous look in the depths of his eyes.

Before they came to Great Chu, they had made a vow to the Lord Demon Envoy that the Holy Son would not suffer any harm.

If an accident really happened, then perhaps besides dying as an apology, there was no other path they could take.

“We have been so careful, how would we be noticed…” Before True Demon Guard Two finished speaking, his complexion clouded over.

Yesterday, True Demon Guard One had come forward to ensure the safety of the two women. Then right after that, someone had died. Although it was unknown if they were suspected by someone because of this reason, this was undoubtedly the source of the chaos.

True Demon Guard Two bitterly said, “The Holy Son may be benevolent, but doesn’t he know that his life and death is related to the stability of the entire Demonic Path? This is just disappointing!”

True Demon Guard One furrowed his eyebrows together. “Silence. Who do you think His Highness is? He isn’t someone that you or I can gossip about! If there really are people that are suspecting us, then even without what happened yesterday they would still have found other ways. Be wary and sleep lightly for these next days. If an accident occurs, then begin the contingency plan.”

The Demon Envoy definitively wouldn’t have arranged only a single plan. If things proceeded smoothly then that would be the best outcome, but if an accident did occur, they would need to preserve Qin Yu’s life first.

Of course, once this contingency plan began, it was unknown whether or not Qin Yu would survive. However, what was certain was that a massive number of spies planted within the Chu Empire would have to sacrifice their lives.

This meeting ended in silence. The six True Demon Guards all had heavy hearts. They couldn’t say how many people would die and they didn’t care about this at all. Because once this contingency plan was activated, all six of them would die.