Heavy tension seemed to be brewing in the air, everyone from both sides clenching their fists ready to jump into a fight at any moment.
Despite Tian Shan's warning Yuan Fang, Tian Lan, and others in their felt their blood boiling. It was a mixture of two feelings, it was very complicated. They were naturally fearful of the consequences yet somewhat excited at the same moment.
They had been itching to give a good beating and teach those betrayers a life-long lesson.
Since they dared to stab them in the back then don't expect them to be merciful.
All those years of friendship came to an end the moment the other party betrayed them. Since they chose to side with their enemy then they could only be considered enemies just like them from now on.
Yes....let's fight!
The heat rose in the surrounding seemingly as a sign of an upcoming battle.
Jiang Ying Mei, who had her ears plugged couldn't hear a thing, still, her keen senses manage to sniff the changes in the air.
Those clenched fists and those furious glares were all enough to tell what was going on.
Jiang Ying Mei's little, soft hands clenched into small fists the size of a bun. She was all heated up.
Yes, let's fight!
She could already see battling herself heroically just like how her elder sister did. Hehe...
However, a glare from Jiang Ying Yue made Jiang Ying Mei's shoulder droop.
' Don't-even-bother-thinking-about-it! Not-happening-today!'
That was what the glare said.
Jiang Ying Yue understood she had somehow gone nuts today. And what was that it couldn't be helped? By looking at the current situation she knew she was a goner today, there were so many on the opposite side. It would be a miracle if they could manage to leave with their limbs and heads intact.
Since it was going to be this way she at least had to make sure this troublesome foolish trio remained safe and out of trouble.
This was her responsibility.
Receiving that fierce glare Jiang Ying Mei could only sigh and take a few steps back with Qiu and Niu.
Jiang Ying Yue (Still glaring): ' Yes...keep going..'
Jiang Ying Mei: '....'
A big pout appeared on Jiang Ying Mei's face as she kept walking backwards under her elder sister's strict supervision until her sister was satisfied with the distance.
Finally satisfied Jiang Ying Yue retrieved her gaze and tugged at the sleeves that were hanging by her side.
As if getting the signal the person bowed his head just like before to reach Jiang Ying Yue's level. There was no resistance, no unwillingness his action was smooth and fluid. Like he didn't mind it at all as if he find it shameful to bow his head to a little girl.
In a society that favoured men, especially those who were powerful cultivators just like this man. This was unacceptable. Talented cultivators were born to be haughty and above all and refused to submit to others easily.
That was also another reason why many cultivators chose to run instead of being tamed by others, acting as their servants.
On the other hand, Jiang Ying Yue, who was an alien from a different planet had no idea what privilege she was entitled to just by saving a stranger of unknown origin.
If it was described in terms of a lottery then Jiang Ying Yue could be considered to have won a ten million dollar lottery in one go.
This was insane!
Moreover, what was even more unbelievable was that.....Jiang Ying Yue seemed even frustrated by this.
She was frustrated at her small build. She was just sixteen so it was only natural. She had years to grow ahead. And Jiang Ying Yue also understood this.
However, when she stood beside the man she only felt more miserable. In comparison to her tiny body, the man had a massive and towering build.
...And Jiang Ying Yue hated it so much. Especially whenever she had to crane her head to talk to him.
From that angle that damned lust-arousing face looked so perfect and tempting that it made her have an illusion that she was drooling over a certain delicacy.....
For the first time, she realized how dirty her mind could be.
Hence, she refused to look up.
Although, it didn't change anything at least now her neck didn't hurt like before.
The man didn't know what she was thinking. He stood in there just like that patiently waiting for her to whisper.
That gesture wasn't anything intimate or romantic like the flowery romance of Xiao Tingfei and Bai Ya. However, it was uniquely touching.
There was a slight ripple in Jiang Ying Yue's clear eyes which came and went like an illusion then she was back to her normal self again.
Commanding the Man to protect her sister and two maids...oh and also two other girls came along with them. They were Tian Lan's junior and would be no match for those seniors. So they better stay behind and not get in their way.
" Is he going?..." Tian Lan whispered to Jiang Ying Yue from the side as she pointed her chin toward the Man.
" No...Wei can't fight....he's here to babysit." Jiang Ying Yue finally uttered his name and in her response, her intent couldn't be more clear she didn't want to take out her Trump card called 'Wei'.
Wei's ears perked up when he heard her call him by his name. It was very rare for her to do that. Usually, she would hey, you damned man, or dead man if she was very irritated.
" What?...." Tian Lan blurted out with a dumb look.
Helpless, Jiang Ying Yue could not explain, " His going to keep watch on these kids....what if these cheap people were shameless enough to do something to these kids?" With that, she pointed her gaze at Xiao Tingfei's side. Her gaze was quite meaningful.
Tian Lan heard this and looked at the man with a complicated gaze.
Such a good man with such a good face and good body was useless.....what a pity!...
The others who heard this also had the same thought. Oh....No wonder...
Throughout the journey, they hadn't encountered anything dangerous. After all, it was the official road, the only road that connected the four great nations to the rest of the world. They were many caravans going and coming and it was quite safe. Besides they passed many bustling towns along the way. So, they never got the chance to show their moves along the way.
Especially, Wei who was acting like a driver-cum-nanny
So, others misunderstood her.
However, even if others misunderstood it was also her intention. She wanted to keep Wei as her ultimate card. If it was possible it was better not to reveal him.