Chapter 47: This Young Master Makes A Break

Chapter 47: This Young Master Makes A Break

Chen Haoran thought he had heard wrong. What did you say?

There is no investigation, Song Yuelin repeated.

Do you expect me to believe that? he laughed. Inside though he was feeling sick with emotion. All the stress and negativity was bundling up into an angry core that Chen Haoran struggled to keep down.

I understand why you would think so but it is the truth Young Master Chen.

Manager Lin reported me to the Chen family, Chen Haoran said, shaking his head. I know he did, its why you came here. Its why you were so obsessed with staying by my side.

Manager Lin did send a report, Song Yuelin said, nodding. I was the only one who read it.

The ball of feelings that had been building up in Chen Haoran sputtered and fizzled out. What?

I was the only one who saw the report.

Are you telling me this whole time the Chen family has had no idea whats been going on?

That is correct.

Chen Haoran took a step back, then another. What are you doing here?

As I told the City Lord, I came here on my own accord.

Am I supposed to believe that from my fathers personal assassin?

Even dogs are allowed to rest, Young Master Chen.

Youre avoiding the question. He took another step back.

Song Yuelin sighed. What is there to avoid? I came here on a whim because I thought you were doing something interesting. He humorlessly smiled. And I was right.

A storm whirled in his mind. Was Song Yuelin here for the source of his changes? Did he desire it? He hadnt wanted to be alone with Song Yuelin but he didnt think hed be so quick to turn on him. Chen Haoran stepped back again and breathed. His paranoia was threatening to overwhelm him. Hed already made so many misjudgments because of ignorance, he couldnt rush into another because of panic.

Song Yuelin was still not telling him everything, that much could be seen. He doubted he would get a straight answer out of the man. Did he want one though? What would he do with it? What would it change?

Nothing.

The thought sprung like clear water through his murky mind. Nothing would change. It didnt matter. Nothing mattered. He looked around the mountains. Were they always this big? The air was damp, the foliage around them a lush green, high above them obscured by a blanket of clouds were towering peaks. His ears pricked, sweet bird song and the distant roars of beasts filled the air. Underneath it all was a low, constant rumbling.

Did you have fun? Chen Haoran asked.

Excuse me?

He smiled. Fucking around with me. I asked if you enjoyed it.

Young Master Chen-

Chen Haoran spun on his foot and raced off.

Song Yuelin was by his side in an instant. Why are you running Young Master Chen?

Canyon Carving Sword

Blue sword energy cut like a river through the air. Liquid shadow spilled from Song Yuelins sleeve and the sword energy disappeared in its depths.

Would you even be hurt if that hit you? Chen Haoran asked while cycling qi to his legs and rocketing forward.

I would live, Song Yuelin answered, covering his hand in liquid shadow and batting away Chen Haorans blade. If you were to reach my level then you wouldnt have a scratch. He sidestepped an overhead slash and slapped the side of Chen Haorans helmet. Did your hardiness come from a spirit herb? I know you came into contact with a powerful one.

His Profound-rank armor proved its worth and absorbed the stunning blow, he fell with the force and stabbed at Song Yuelins leg. You even found out about that? He rolled out of the way as Song Yuelin jumped over his sword and brought his leg down where his head used to be, his foot sinking into the earth.

The whole training ground stank of it, I spent the whole night cleaning its traces Song Yuelin yanked his foot out of the ground.

So thats what you were doing in the outer training ground. That cleared up another mystery at least. He paced backward until he felt the back of his heel hit open air. I thought it would air out on its own.

You cant be careless with resources of that magnitude, Song Yuelin chided. Are we done now?

Chen Haoran balanced on the edge of the drop, the waterfall rumbled behind him. I dont really want to go anywhere with you. Im tired of walking on eggshells and I dont need whatever crap the Chen family will give me.

It wont be that bad Young Master Chen. Song Yuelin casually approached.

Ill fall if you take another step, Chen Haoran warned him.

What did I say about bluffing? Song Yuelin shook his head.

Chen Haoran tipped over the edge and felt the brief thrill of freefall. Song Yuelin instantly arrived and grasped him by his sword arm, halting his fall.

Some of the stuff youve done makes some more sense now, Chen Haoran mused.

For what its worth Young Master Chen I enjoyed our time together as well. Song Yuelin almost looked sad as he said it.

This sucks, Chen Haoran sighed.

Are you finished?

Not until I see you squirm.

You shouldnt ask for the impossible, Young Master Chen.

Chen Haoran madly grinned and placed his hand on Song Yuelins chest. Everything about me is impossible.

Ever since he came to this world hed been constantly lacking in both power and knowledge. When it came to money, however, he had more than he knew what to do with.

In a space far too small to hold it bloomed the golden glint of 100 million gold taels. It erupted into existence as if from some invisible geyser. Song Yuelin could scarcely look down in shock before he was swept away in the avalanche of metal. The rush of gold carried Chen Haoran off the edge and down into the river below.

Wind whistled in his ears and he laughed as he fell. His sword glowed blue. Above him, liquid shadow erupted and swept away the rain of taels. Song Yuelin hurtled out of its curtain like a diving falcon.

Right into a volleyball-sized brown core that radiated power. The Liquid Meridian realm bear core that Song Yuelin had given him, improved a hundred times over. Song Yuelins eyes widened.

Canyon Carving Sword

A river of sword energy arced up and split the core. A light flashed and Chen Haoran closed his eyes and braced for impact. The shockwave was hot on his back as he hit the water.

Liquid darkness claimed him.