Chapter 136: Saving a Life Beneath the Blade

Who is Yun Fengyue?

She is, of course, first-rate at skills such as reading people's expressions.

Yang Jun had once been very concerned about Mu Nianhe.

At that time, she had indeed taken it to heart.

Mu Nianhe made a mistake, but she did not immediately cut him down with a single stroke.

Instead, she deliberately waited until now.

The main purpose of arranging this today is simply to see Yang Jun's true thoughts.

As for Mu Nianhe, whether to kill him or not, and when, Yun Fengyue didn't give it a thought, nor did she treat it as anything.

Now, being able to use Mu Nianhe to come and test Yang Jun is, for her, truly acceptable.

Anyone must have value to deserve to live; if they have no value, they certainly should not even be granted the right to survive.

"What crime did Mu Nianhe commit?"

Yang Jun asked, and Yun Fengyue remained calm-faced.

"It's a major mistake: carrying out the mission as ordered, but during the execution, the original intent to eradicate completely was abandoned because of his ridiculous kindness, letting this person go."

"You should know that any small matter could lead to total failure; we cannot let him cause all our preparations to go to waste."

Yun Fengyue spoke, her lovely eyes never leaving Yang Jun's cheeks, carefully observing his every move, expression, and demeanor.

"What about that child?"

As soon as Yun Fengyue finished speaking, Yang Jun frowned and asked.

"Kill him; Mu Nianhe is the one who erred."

A response came from outside, the voice cold and ruthless—it must be Lin Tianxing.

Yun Fengyue offered another teacup, and this time Yang Jun reached out and took it directly.

"It seems the mission is accomplished; I wonder if we could give Mu Nianhe a chance?"

Yang Jun still spoke up for Mu Nianhe.

In order to oppose the so-called Heaven's Mandate, he also decided to stake everything on this.

Perhaps the future situation will be rewritten because of Mu Nianhe.

With this thought in mind, Yang Jun looked toward Yun Fengyue.

Yun Fengyue's meaning was deep; she placed the teacup in Yang Jun's hand.

"You seem to have only met him once, yet you value him so much—could it be that you two are old acquaintances?"

Yun Fengyue asked, her eyes never leaving Yang Jun.

"It's true we've only met once, but haven't we all said we are the Elder Princess's people?"

"We are now the Elder Princess's people, so among ourselves we can show some tolerance."

"Rather than being lenient with others, it's better to treat our own well."

"Elder Princess, you say it's so, don't you?"

Yang Jun spoke in a low voice; for such matters, he also did his utmost, only doing everything he could possibly do.

"Hmm, that is indeed somewhat interesting."

After hearing Yang Jun's words, Yun Fengyue looked at him, smiled faintly, with a charming expression.

"Fine, today it's your plea; if it were someone else, I wouldn't allow it."

"Alright, let him go then."

Yun Xiyue's words made Lin Tianxing outside seem a little surprised, yet he still respectfully replied and let Mu Nianhe stay.

Yang Jun stood up directly and opened the door.

Yun Fengyue didn't think much of it, but Yang Jun valued Mu Nianhe even more; to her, it was not important.

After all, he's merely a servant; his life or death doesn't matter.

But to her, Yang Jun is far more important.

Being able to give Yang Jun a favor is enough to resolve the present situation.

Yang Jun looked at Mu Nianhe, who at that moment lay on the ground, exhaling more than inhaling.

His clothes were covered in whip marks, those bloody red stains making Yang Jun feel a chill of fear.

Yang Jun walked over and lowered his voice.

"Mercy is not wrong, indecisiveness is not a problem, for I am the same."

"But sometimes you should also think more about why you came here."

After Yang Jun's words, Mu Nianhe struggled to lift his head.

He gazed at Yang Jun, his heart even more shocked.

Yang Jun saved him, and even said such things to himself.

"Could it be that this Heir Apparent even knows my situation?"

Yang Jun took out a banknote and slipped it into Mu Nianhe's clothing.

"You can use this money to treat your wounds, and of course you can also use it to properly care for your mother."

Yang Jun's words made Mu Nianhe's body tremble slightly.

At that moment, tears welled up in him.

The gratitude in his heart cannot be expressed.

Originally, I thought those high-and-mighty nobles I encountered would only use me, making me work for their gain.

But Yang Jun's actions are completely different.

"How can this man be so different from others?"

"Why are you helping me?"

Mu Nian and Si, upon thinking of this, involuntarily opened their mouths and spoke in a low voice.

"Of course it's not because I'm kind; it's certainly not out of any good intention."

Yang Jun spoke with a smile, clapped his hands, and stood up.

"It's just because I believe that the future you is an existence that others cannot hope to reach!"

……

The autumn hunt was approaching, and Yang Jun had been training even harder these days.

His understanding of the Dragon Nurturing Divine Technique had deepened considerably.

With Mo Qingyan's assistance, Yang Jun's strength had increased considerably.

Although he was still at the fourth-rank realm, he could easily handle an ordinary fifth-rank opponent.

More importantly, the Pavilion in the Sky that Yang Jun learned from Mo Qingyan also served as a supplement, greatly boosting his strength.

As for Yang Ye's Overlord World-Sweeping Sword Technique, through his careful instruction, Yang Jun also achieved considerable development through his own comprehension.

Facing the imminent autumn hunt, Yang Jun felt no fear; he even secretly sensed that he had actually become terrifyingly strong!

Yun Xuanmo had been visiting the Prince's Mansion frequently these days; he came to practice the Imperial Dragon Holy Technique, and each time he would exchange words with Yang Jun.

After discussing with Yun Xuanmo, Yang Jun accelerated his training.

He had also reached the Sovereign Realm.

The achievements Yang Jun had reached were beyond Yun Xuanmo's ability to compare.

However, Yang Jun bore immense pressure.

I am merely a minor villain, a small supporting character.

There are too many big shots in this world; any one of them could wipe me out with a casual flick of the hand, leaving me no chance to survive.

That being the case, Yang Jun must strive.

While others practice once, I practice ten times, even hundreds of times.

Thinking that my opponent is the heaven‑mandated protagonist, I must improve in these aspects; that is the best and most proper way to deal with it!

The time of the autumn hunt finally arrived.

On the tenth day of the ninth month of the Great Xia dynasty, as the sacrifices and blessings proceeded, the autumn hunt officially opened its curtains.

A long line of troops set out from the capital, heading for the royal hunting grounds.

North of the capital, the mountains are high and the forests dense.

This is the hunting ground of the Great Xia royal family.

Every autumn hunt and spring hunt takes place here.