199. A Nightmare

Qing Yi felt very torn because he was always the one to suffer from the fight between the Prince and his future partner.

Qing Yi was called into the study room by Tian Yusu to see the “Princess.” He thought that the princess should be in a very bad mood, but the princess was relatively calm.

In addition, Qing Yi could tell that this young man changed a lot since last time they met.

The way he posed and spoke changed.

“The Flowing Sword Sect and the Flowing Cloud Sect have dispatched a few elders to Rock Lake Mountain. I think they must have discovered it there. The terrain of Rock Lake Mountain is special and the whereabouts of the elders are also very secret. They went from the west. Our fellowmen traced them all the way but hard to get further in. I think we should go in and see what was going over there… What are you looking at?”

Han finally frowned, because he found that Qing Yi wasn’t listening.

“Ahem,” Qing Yi suddenly coughed awkwardly and quickly came back to senses. “You got the news faster than I do. I haven’t received any news about the elders.”

Han glanced at him. “Oh.”

Qing Yi, “…” He felt like he was being despised!

“What do you think of us exploring the Mountain?” Han said as Qing Yi was silent again.

When Qing Yi heard this, he immediately became serious. “This idea is very good, but we need to come up with a good plan. How many people should we send? Do you have to assign people to continue monitoring the elders? And etc.”

Han nodded in agreement. “I have a general plan…”

As Han said his plan slowly, Qing Yi listened very seriously, and was even more surprised by how fast Han grew up!

Outside, Tian Yusu didn’t go far. He also heard the conversation inside, feeling more complicated than Qing Yi.

Two months ago, Han had no interest in these things at all, just like when he was a teenager.  However, in less than two months, Han could decide on his own and came up with a plan against those major sects.

Moreover, there were no mistakes in the general plan, but some small details needed to be perfected.

Han had learned a lot, but why did he feel unhappy?

Logically speaking, didn’t he want Han to be mature? He did not like Han for not understanding anything, right?

However, when Han really understood politics and calmed himself down, and even started to think like a real man, why did he feel like he had lost something?

He really felt like he had lost something…

Tian Yusu’s face sunk slightly. Luckily, he was wearing a mask, and it was night, so it was not easy to see his facial expression.

Han walked out a quarter of an hour later. He only said before he left. “I’ll go back and make some arrangements.”

When he got outside, he saw Tian Yusu standing not too far away. Han paused and walked towards him. “How long have you been here?”

Tian Yusu slowly looked at Han and slowly said, “I don’t know.”

Han seemed to be a little disappointed as his fist clenched slightly. “Why are you here?”

Why come here? Tian Yusu also wanted to know why he came too… Why did he come here from City of Capital? He was worried about Qing Yi for not doing his job well? No, it was definitely not…

Did he want to get back with Han? Not true either. Or… He didn’t admit this was why he came.

“Just have a look,” Tian Yusu said.

Han was silent for a while before he gently nodded. “Oh, then I’ll leave first.”

Tian Yusu didn’t say anything and Han didn’t say anything else. He quickly left.

When Tian Yusu opened his eyes, he saw Qing Yi standing at the doorway. He slowly walked over and entered the study. After hesitating for a moment, Qing Yi said, “Han has changed a lot.”

Yes, Han changed a lot! Tian Yusu was absent-minded.

Qing Yi changed the topic as Tian Yusu looked strange. He said, “The Rock Lake Mountain is special. If there is an ambush, it will be difficult for us to break in. Especially, the elders from both sects are martial art experts…”

Tian Yusu put Han aside and immediately caught the focus. “Are you worried that the Elders set up ambushes there?”

Qing Yi nodded. “That’s right. That is one of my concerns.”

Tian Yusu thought about it and then said, “There is no problem with the overall strategy you said just now… The thing should be taken care of is to adjust according to circumstances, and it is time for the Martial Art Alliance to contribute.”

The eyes of Qing Yi flashed. “Are you going to use that card?”

Tian Yusu said faintly, “We’ve trained them for a long time. It is about time.”

“Okay, then I’ll go make arrangements,” Qing Yi quickly left with the order.

Tian Yusu sat behind the desk, tapping on the table with his fingers, thinking about the young man who was in this room.

After a long time, Tian Yusu felt tired.

After saying that they should break up easily, Han did not disagree to him and left him. After thinking for two months, he still could not let go. So he came here to take a look.

However, he was not sure if he cared about Han or he regrated breaking up with him.

What Han Tingxuan said about loving one person in a lifetime sounded beautiful and dreaming.

However, he didn’t know that if he had to change who he was at the cost of his pride and ego, he would wonder if this was really what he wanted or provide.

In fact, he made some changes which were the best he could do. Therefore, if someone had to make changes, it had to be Han. He liked the innocent and pure boy in the first place. But if he kept being who he was, Tian Yusu was afraid that he would be get tired.

Especially when many things happened, Tian Yusu would be the only one to make decisions and Han would be the one to listen to orders. In that case, Han was no difference from Tian Yusu’s guards.

Therefore, he had a hope that Han could be the one who could team up with him.

Now, he had clearly seen the possibility that they could team up because Han had made changes and be mature. But…why was he unhappy?

Why did he feel like he had lost something precious due to his own decision?

This feeling made him feel a little strange, and even worse, panic.

After Han returned to Han Tingxuan’s residence, he immediately told Han Tingxuan about the matter of Rock Lake Mountain. Han Tingxuan frowned.

“Rock Lake Mountain? How much do you know about that place?”

“The terrain of Rock Lake Mountain is very special. There is a naturally formed lake on the mountaintop. Legend has it that there is a unique space under the lake. However, Rock Lake Mountain is very dangerous because it is surrounded by woods and there are many beasts and poisonous plants in the woods. It is very dangerous, but to me, as I am not afraid of poison, I can go there without worries. The elders of the two major sects went inside. I can bring some people inside to take a look. There won’t be too many people. We will just need to get to know the situation in there.”

He explained calmly, looking like he had already made a decision.

“Rock Lake Mountain…” For no reason, Han Tingxuan had a bad feeling about this place. But it was a smarter choice if they could get to know the place better before they made a move.

Moreover, Han was right. He was not afraid of poisonous creatures. So he would be safe in there.

After pondering for a moment, Han Tingxuan nodded. “Alright, bring someone with you. However, you must be careful. Also, you can’t cut off contact with the secret guards outside.”

“I see,” Han nodded before suddenly saying, “Big Brother, Tian Yusu is here.”

Han Tingxuan was shocked. “What?” Qing Yi didn’t mention it at all!

Han said, “He’s here. At Qing Yi’s place. I will team up with Qing Yi. I am not sure if Tian Yusu will go or not.”

Han Tingxuan sighed and patted Han’s shoulder. “It’s been two months. What have you got?”

Han said lightly, “I’ve  already made changes to whom he wants me to be. This is what he hopes for. Now I feel like I really don’t understand a lot in the past. It’s great now.  But I don’t know why he still doesn’t look happy. Big brother, is he waiting for my apology? Or… he really wants to break up with me?”

Han Tingxuan suddenly felt a pain in his heart when he saw this seemingly indifferent but sincere and confused young man. He smiled. “How could Seventh Uncle be willing to break up with you? He…he probably felt a little complicated because you’ve changed a lot.”

“Really?” Han chuckled. “Big Brother, I’m going to work.”

Han Tingxuan nodded. “Go ahead.”

After Han left, the smile on Han Tingxuan’s face disappeared. Tian Yusu was very patient this time. Two long months later, he appeared, although there seemed to be no progress between him and Han.

Was there a fundamental problem that they never overcame?

Han Tingxuan couldn’t help but frown. He only hoped that his Seventh Uncle would not do something that he would regret.

Han went to prepare for his work immediately after he left. A quarter of an hour later, he and other four secret guards gathered together. They went to Qing Yi’s room.

When Han arrived, Qing Yi was also ready to go with his fellowmen. There were also five of them and one of them were Tian Yusu. Instead, Qing Yi was not one of them.

Han looked at Tian Yusu, “You too?”

Tian Yusu nodded faintly. “Yes, I should take a look myself.”

Han opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but Tian Yusu left with his own people.

He glanced at his back, and caught up.

This night, Han Tingxuan had a dream. In the dream, he saw a huge mirror and his face in it. But  his face was bleeding.

Then, Han Tingxuan was startled awake. However, he did not move big, even Mo Yanzhi was not awakened.

Even though Han Tingxuan opened his eyes, he could still remember the bleeding face in the mirror.

Did it suggest something?

Han Tingxuan realized that he couldn’t calm down. Long time had passed but he still couldn’t sleep. So he looked at Mo Yanzhi beside him.

Mo Yanzhi slept well. His quiet breathing sounded very peaceful in this silent night.

Han Tingxuan reached out and touched Mo Yanzhi’s shoulder. He drew himself closer to Mo Yanzhi.

Then, a long time passed before Han Tingxuan finally fell asleep.