Above the Galaxy

Chapter 411 You're Also Useless Huh!


Because Phoenix and Sheng Xinhua visited, Nine Heavy Purple's flagship store had been cleared out.

Aside from the founder, who is also the chief designer, Li Hongyu, there were only four corresponding female attendants.

Li Hongyu knew that Phoenix and Sheng Xinhua did not like unfamiliar men loitering under their watchful eyes, occasionally flashing those obsequious smiles, reeking of plastic and grease.

But this did not mean they hadn't taken any security precautions.

In addition to the store's own security staff, a detachment of the Imperial Guard was responsible for the Princess's personal safety when she was out.

They were stationed at the entrance at that very moment...

Since this man had so brazenly barged in, it was proof that all the security personnel and Court Guards had been utterly breached.

Why hadn't there been any signs of trouble?

Li Hongyu's reaction was swift; she rushed in front of Phoenix immediately, shouting angrily, "Who are you? How did you get in here?"

Although they shared a sisterly bond, it was not strong enough for her to risk her life to protect another person.

Mainly because Phoenix's identity was too special.

If something happened to Phoenix in her store, she might as well close up shop.

Because she didn't know if she'd even be alive to run it...

So, if possible, she was willing to sacrifice herself to buy Phoenix a bit of time.

And besides, this man was so handsome...

His features were delicate, his eyebrows and eyes were clear, and his clothing was snow-white.

It was as if a beautiful man had stepped out of an ancient painting.

He wouldn't possibly be cruel enough to destroy beauty, would he?

Li Hongyu had a clear understanding of herself.

Though she did not possess the elegance of Phoenix or the blazing beauty of Sheng Xinhua, she had her own intellect and gentleness...

She was also considered a top beauty in Phoenix City, with countless admirers.

In her presence, other men couldn't help but soften their voices.

This man...

As long as he wasn't blind, he wouldn't be heavy-handed with her, right?

Bai Wuxin raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Li Hongyu with some annoyance.

If possible, he really wanted to strike her down with his sword.

That would settle it all.

Unfortunately, he had promised someone he wouldn't kill the innocent.

So, with a flick of his sleeves, Bai Wuxin sent Li Hongyu flying as if she had been hit by a powerful hurricane.

Crack!

Her body landed on a designer coffee table, and the pain brought tears to her eyes, leaving her unable to stand up for a long time.

To someone like Bai Wuxin, women like her were as easy to handle as if he fought a thousand, or ten thousand...

No matter how many there were, he could handle them.

Not drawing his sword was the last bit of mercy he would show.

Mainly because her "crime" didn't warrant death.

As Li Hongyu was blown away, Sheng Xinhua had already grabbed a bottle of champagne from the ice bucket.

She was ready to smash Bai Wuxin's head at any moment should he dare to come closer.

Phoenix patted Sheng Xinhua on the shoulder, gesturing her to put down the bottle.

Sheng Xinhua glared, but Phoenix shook her head gently at her.

The two didn't need to speak; a few subtle expressions were enough to understand what the other was thinking.

Reluctantly, Sheng Xinhua placed the bottle on the table.

Phoenix then turned her gaze to Bai Wuxin and said, "Shall we talk? I presume, given the risks you've taken to find us, there must be something I can help with, right?"

Phoenix was also a Cultivator, and her strength was quite formidable.

It was for this reason that she was acutely aware of the gap between herself and this man in white.

An expert would reveal their capability the moment they made a move.

Resistance would only lead to one outcome: death.

Not only would she die, but everyone present would perish.

She could feel the chill emanating from him.

It was natural yet omnipresent.

That was the intent to kill!

"Come with me to a place, there's a matter I need your cooperation with," Bai Wuxin said, emotionless.

He did not give any special treatment to Phoenix because of her noble status or her beauty, on the contrary, because she was the daughter of Zhong Daolong, it sparked more resentment in his heart.

How good it would be to end her with one stroke.

"Where are you taking her?" Phoenix inquired.

She lightly brushed the hair from her forehead, maintaining composure and confidence to the very end.

As if the man before her wasn't a top Assassin but merely a business partner coming to negotiate a deal.

Calming presence in the face of a significant event.

These were her father's words to her, which she had always kept in mind.

"I know you don't want to answer my question," Phoenix said to Bai Wuxin, "but to me, dying here or elsewhere makes no difference..."

"So, I'm willing to help you, and in return, you need to ensure the safety of myself and my friends. Does that sound fair?"

Bai Wuxin's brow furrowed even more.

Why did he like such a woman?

Too clever, not good.

He looked at Phoenix with earnestness and said, "I won't kill you."

Phoenix looked into Bai Wuxin's eyes, nodded, and said, "I believe you. I'll go with you."

"Phoenix..."

Sheng Xinhua held onto Phoenix's hand, preventing her from leaving.

Phoenix patted Sheng Xinhua's hand, whispering comfortingly, "Before the bodyguards arrive, he could easily kill every single one of us..."

"But if you leave with him…"

"It's okay," Phoenix replied with a smile. "He needs my help; I doubt he'll treat me poorly."

"That still doesn't make it all right..." Sheng Xinhua looked at Bai Wuxin and said, "I'll go with you. My father is the Imperial Finance Minister..."

"No," Bai Wuxin refused.

The task he had in mind could only be helped by Phoenix.

The Finance Minister was simply not significant enough.

"Then I'll go with her," Sheng Xinhua gripped Phoenix's hand firmly, saying without hesitation. "Now you have two hostages."

"No."

Bai Wuxin refused again.

"You only have two choices," said Sheng Xinhua. "Either let me go in her place, or let us both go..."

"I have a third choice."

Bai Wuxin clapped his hands, and a massive gust of wind swept through.

Sheng Xinhua grunted and passed out.

In front of a Grandmaster, Sheng Xinhua, who knew no Martial Arts, was as weak as a leaf in the wind.

Peace at last.

This was the world Bai Wuxin preferred.

"Please," Bai Wuxin gestured invitingly.

After checking that Sheng Xinhua was unharmed, Phoenix rose and followed Bai Wuxin outside.

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Phoenix Palace.

Zhong Daolong was kneeling in front of the statue of Buddha, praying for the souls soon to depart this life.

He did not forgive them, but he hoped the Buddha would.

Let them have a next life, where they could be good people.

Ultimately, he was still too kind.

Just then, the thick rosewood doors of the temple were pushed open.

Chen Fenglei walked up to Zhong Daolong, crouched down, and whispered, "Monarch, Princess has been kidnapped."

Snap!

The incense stick in Zhong Daolong's hand broke.

He looked up at the Buddha with half-closed eyes, sighed softly, and said, "You're not effective either."

He got up and started walking towards the outside, with Chen Fenglei quickly following.

"What happened, exactly? How could Phoenix be kidnapped?"

"The Princess and Miss Sheng were at the Nine Heavy Purples selecting clothes when someone burst in and took the Princess. Miss Sheng was knocked out. Li Hongyu, the owner of Nine Heavy Purples, made the emergency call..."

"What about the bodyguards? What is the Imperial Guard for?"

"The Princess did have a group following her on her outing... but the person was too powerful, they didn't have time to sound the alarm before they were all taken down."

"A bunch of useless..."

"..."

Chen Fenglei had no way to respond to that.

He knew he was one of those 'useless' ones.

"What are their demands?" Zhong Daolong asked.

"They haven't contacted us yet."

"They will contact you..." Zhong Daolong's face was gloomy as still water, "Soon."

No sooner had he spoken than Chen Fenglei's phone on his wrist began to ring.

Chen Fenglei saw an unfamiliar number on the caller ID and immediately pressed the answer button in front of Zhong Daolong.

"Who is this?"

"Manager Chen..." It was Phoenix's voice, "They want to make a deal with my dad."

Zhong Daolong heard Phoenix's voice, very calm, suggesting she was temporarily safe, and he let out a sigh of relief before asking, "What deal?"

"The Princess's life in exchange for those people's lives," a cold voice came through.

"Who are you?"

No response.

"You should understand... the consequences of harming Phoenix."

Still no response.

Zhong Daolong knew that it was pointless to argue with these desperados.

Even threats from a Monarch had no meaning to them.

If they dared to do something like this, they had long since put their lives at risk.

"I agree to this trade," Zhong Daolong said, "I can release them... but how can I be sure you will guarantee my daughter's safety?"

"Our integrity," the icy voice returned.

"..."

"Personnel confirmed."

"Headcount confirmed."

"Time confirmed..."

Staff from various departments reported in.

Shen Wuxiang looked to Guo Nu by his side and asked, "It's about time, right?"

"Yes," Guo Nu replied respectfully, "We can start promptly at six o'clock."

Shen Wuxiang glanced at his watch. There were three minutes left before the time announced to the public.

Since they had already informed the citizens, he had no intention of starting early.

It was possible.

But it would be 'presumptuous.'

It would discomfort many.

"The last two minutes..." a member of the Military Committee sighed heavily, "It's been a very long time since we had an execution of criminals on such a large scale..."

"Indeed, we're witnessing history again."

"Hehe, I didn't have the chance to witness the last one... what a pity."

Shen Wuxiang's face was stormy.

He was not fond of speaking, and very few could tell what he was thinking.

The final minute.

Shen Wuxiang glanced at the time on his watch, cleared his throat, ready to issue the execution order.

It was at this moment that his confidential secretary came running over quickly with a phone in hand.

"Military Minister..."

"What is it?" Shen Wuxiang asked.

An interruption at this time for a phone call?

Have they lost their minds?

"It's a call from the Monarch."

Shen Wuxiang's expression tensed slightly, and he immediately took the phone from the secretary's hand.

Zhong Daolong calling now, and personally at that...

The possibility of an unforeseen event.

Or rather, the event had already occurred.

In some aspect unknown to him.

"Monarch..."

"Cancel the execution," Zhong Daolong commanded with an austere voice.

"Monarch..." Shen Wuxiang's eyes turned sharp, urgently saying, "The verdict has been announced, the public notice has been issued, the square is packed with people, the entire country is waiting..."

"Canceling it now, wouldn't that undermine the law and Monarch's authority? Wouldn't it give those with ulterior motives the chance to spread harmful rumors?"

He was the overall in charge of the trial and execution.

Canceling now would make him the biggest joke.

It would also damage his prestige and shake the public's trust in him.

"Phoenix has been taken by them," Zhong Daolong said.

"..."

Shen Wuxiang was left speechless.

He was the Military Minister, but also a subject.

He couldn't suggest that Zhong Daolong prioritize state affairs over the life of the Princess... to rescue her later.

Such a suggestion was unthinkable.

Zhong Daolong would hate you, the Royal Family would hate you, and the Princess would most of all hate you.

Shen Wuxiang wouldn't make such a foolish mistake.

Dang!

Six o'clock.

The time had arrived.

Shen Wuxiang sighed heavily and asked, "What reason shall I use?"

"Just say that while I was praying just now, I gained insight from a Buddhist verse... 'Building a Hundred Buddha Temples is not as good as saving one person. Saving all the people under the heavens.'"

"To save a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda."

"..."

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