Heart Protection (Back from the Brink)

CHAPTER 40

Feng Ming silently looked at Feng Qian Shuo for a period. Suddenly he gave a weird laugh: "Alright, alright. Since the elders and Clan Master are both worried, then in any case, I should not continue."

Feng Ming turned his head and ordered his men standing off to the side: "Go kill all the fox demons imprisoned in the courtyard."

Yan Hui was stunned by what she heard. Her mouth was even hanging open. Feng Qian Shuo calmly snatched the chance to speak first: "I'm afraid that wouldn't be proper."

"Oh?" Feng Ming narrowed his eyes. "In the great lands of Central Plains, it's not proper for me to kill a few demons? Group Master, I'm afraid you're over thinking things."

"Ordinarily, I naturally wouldn't hinder the deaths of a few demons, but Uncle......" Feng Qian Shuo advanced a few steps. His expression looked very awkward.

"The demons of Qing Qiu indeed shouldn't be provoked. You are occupied with Yong Zhou City matters and haven't gotten around to inquiring Qing Qiu's border matters. I've been keeping track of intelligence reports from our spies. There are many small xian sects at the border. Because of the disappearance of Qing Qiu's princess, they have all been met with disaster. If you kill that many fox demons right now, it would be fine if you can keep it from Qing Qiu's spies. But if it unfortunately gets found out......." Feng Qian Shuo shook his head. His expression was grave. He sighed, "Then I'm afraid it would be extremely improper."

Feng Ming listened to those words and laughed, shoulders shaking. However, his expression was extremely frosty: "Then I will listen to my nephew's words. What should I do?"

"It would be better if I escort them outside of the city and leave them there. These demons no longer have their neidans and can't fight back. The xian sects' disciples will naturally take care of them. Then, the ones who killed the fox demons will be the disciples, completely unrelated to Qi Jue Group. Even if the demon race does find out, they can't place the blame on us even if they wanted to." Feng Qian Shuo tapped the fan in his palm. His words were careless like he was playing around.

Feng Ming muttered to himself for a bit: "Then I will have to trouble my nephew to help escort these demons out."

Feng Qing Shuo smiled: "Uncle and I are family and in the same sect. It is no trouble for me to help Uncle out with a few matters." He turned and automatically ordered the person standing behind Feng Ming, "Go check how many fox demons are in the courtyard. When I leave, I'll take them all away."

The servant glanced at Feng Ming. Only then did Feng Ming nod his head. He waved his hand and said: "Go." The servant then bowed and left.

"I have agreed to all of your requests. When you return, explain it well to the elders, so they won't worry about Qi Jue Group's matters. I will whole-heartedly assist you."

A smile, so phony that the cheeks would become sore, was paired with even more phony words. Yan Hui felt goosebumps rising after hearing those words. Fortunately, Feng Qian Shuo was able to keep a surface politeness with Feng Ming: "I understand Uncle's kind regards. Then I will leave now."

Done speaking, Feng Qian Shuo saluted with clasped hands and turned to leave.

Yan Hui briefly thought over the situation. Both Tian Yao and her had been found out and even seen by Feng Ming. They wanted to retrieve the dragon horns today but it wouldn't be easy. They might as well first leave with Feng Qing Shuo. This young master seemed like he had a bag full of sinister tricks. If they talked to him, then maybe they could create a bulletproof scheme.

Yan Hui tugged on Tian Yao's sleeve, hinting at him to join her in retreat.

Who would've thought that Yan Hui had only taken one step when Feng Ming called out with a steady voice: "Halt."