Beauty and the Bodyguard Chapter 11502 - 11500: The Great Battle!
Previously on Beauty and the Bodyguard...
Chapter 11502: The Great Battle!
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“How can you be so incredibly stubborn?!” Han Niansan exclaimed, feeling completely helpless.
From his perspective, the offer was clearly beneficial to both parties. It frustrated him that because of a vague, idealistic notion, he was being forced to remain trapped here while both sides suffered losses.
In his mind, Lin Yi was acting without any common sense.
Standing outside, Mr. Gu caught every word of their exchange, and a sense of relief washed over him.
He lacked the confidence to face Han Niansan in a direct confrontation.
...
Despite being an expert from the inner court, Han Niansan was a powerful ancestor who received the incense offerings of the Han Imperial Residence. That level of Cultivation alone was enough to make Mr. Gu feel inferior.
In this predicament, his greatest fear was that Lin Yi would consent to the ancestral worship, thereby dismantling his entire scheme.
On the contrary, the longer he could stall, the more luck he could devour, giving him the upper hand in the situation.
“Keep being stubborn. Just a bit longer, and this place will become a shared grave for all of you.”
Mr. Gu let out a chilling, strange laugh.
It wasn't just Han Niansan; even Lin Yi and his companions made him feel uneasy.
He had witnessed every event that transpired in the Night Palace, after all.
Even with faith in his own strength, it would be dishonest to say he felt entirely certain of victory if he had to face Lin Yi’s group head-on.
As they watched their ancestor’s providence being drained at an accelerating pace, the hearts of those from the Han Residence plummeted.
Once more, every eye turned toward Lin Yi.
Yet, Lin Yi showed no sign of changing his mind or agreeing to the ceremony.
Han Jiechen didn't dare voice his thoughts, but internally, he was laughing hysterically.
“I’ve encountered many fools, but none as brainless as Lin Yi. You people deserve to have such a moronic teammate!”
However, before his internal mockery could finish, Lin Yi suddenly shifted.
Han Niansan and the others froze as they watched Lin Yi walk toward the exit.
What was his intention?
Then, Lin Yi simply stepped through the doorway.
The entire group was left speechless.
It wasn't just the members of the Han Imperial Residence who were stunned; even Wei Baizhan and the rest of Lin Yi's allies were shocked.
They hadn't been standing around idly. Each of them had made numerous attempts using every conceivable method to break through.
Reality had proven that the ancestral worship array was no mere bluff.
Even with their current level of power, there seemed to be no way to bypass it.
Yet, Lin Yi had just strolled out as if there were no obstacle at all.
“How... how did you manage to get out?” Han Niansan asked, his jaw dropping in disbelief.
“I never claimed I was stuck, did I?” Lin Yi countered.
“..”
The logic was irrefutable, leaving Han Niansan momentarily silent.
Mr. Gu was equally paralyzed with shock.
“Were you looking for me?” Lin Yi asked, casually sizing him up.
Mr. Gu remained dazed, his heart pounding against his ribs.
Who would be looking for you?
He found himself in an awkward position because the ancestral providence of the Han Residence was still being consumed. If he stopped the process abruptly, he would suffer a devastating backlash.
If Han Niansan managed to rush out as well, escaping without injury would be a pipe dream.
But if he continued, he had to deal with Lin Yi watching him like a predator stalking its prey.
A single ruthless strike from Lin Yi could cause him to cough up blood or suffer a permanent setback!
Forcing himself to stay calm, Mr. Gu spoke in a grave tone, “Young Master Lin, it is a pleasure. I was quite impressed by your performance yesterday. If you are interested, why don't we divide the assets of the Han Mansion between us?”
Lin Yi arched an eyebrow. “But he wants me to become the King of Han. Since I can have it all, why would I share any of it with you?”
This retort left the other man speechless.
Han Niansan was truly committed to making Lin Yi the King of Han; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths.
Mr. Gu refused to back down.
“Young Master Lin, you are unaware of the truth. These old foxes from the Han Imperial Residence are notorious for their treachery. Their promises are worthless.”
“If you trust them, you are walking straight into a trap.”
“Once they have squeezed every bit of value out of you, they will burn the bridge. They will kill you without hesitation.”
Lin Yi found the man's earnest advice quite peculiar. “You sound very experienced. What, were you victimized by them in the past?”
Mr. Gu gave a dry chuckle. “For any major power, particularly one of the Seven Great Mansions, plundering the providence of their ancestors is a massive taboo. If I didn't harbor a deep blood feud with the Han Mansion, why would I take such a monumental risk?”
“It sounds like there's a story there,” Lin Yi remarked, looking at him.
“It is a long and complicated tale...” Mr. Gu sighed, preparing to launch into an explanation.
“In that case, don't bother saying another word,” Lin Yi interrupted.
“What?”
Mr. Gu was choked up again. This was not following the script at all.
He had intended to use the story as a distraction to buy himself more time.
Since Lin Yi had already broken free, he knew he would eventually be confronted. His only option now was to stall and consume as much of the ancestor’s luck as possible.
Every bit he took was a gain for him.
After all, the more he drained, the weaker the Han Imperial Residence became, increasing his own odds of survival.
Unfortunately, Lin Yi had no intention of granting him that time.
Even though Lin Yi was just standing there, Mr. Gu already felt an immense pressure weighing down on him.
Mr. Gu was inwardly terrified.
This wasn't a physical aura or Qi pressure, but a form of invisible, psychological dread.
As a prestigious early-stage Heaven Rank Venerable, he wasn't the strongest in existence, but even in the Inner Court where geniuses were common, very few could make him feel this intimidated.
Furthermore, experts of that caliber rarely ever ventured out of the Inner Court.
It has to be an illusion! It must be!
Mr. Gu quickly steadied his nerves and re-evaluated Lin Yi’s Cultivation level.
Middle-stage Earth Rank Venerable.
Mr. Gu felt a wave of relief.
While the recorded realm is just a number, and some monsters can skip levels in combat as easily as drinking water, true combat power usually has its limits.
The recorded realm wasn't a lie; it represented the fundamental foundation of a person's power. Regardless of what secret trump cards one held, they were still bound by that basic limit.
Even if he overestimated a mid-stage Earth Rank expert by two whole levels, they would only reach the level of a late-stage Earth Rank Venerable.
Compared to a genuine early-stage Heaven Rank Venerable like himself, there was still a massive gap.
After all that worrying, it turned out this kid wasn't even as strong as his own subordinates!
Then, he watched as Lin Yi drew his sword.
“You truly intend to oppose me?” Mr. Gu’s eyes twitched. “Does being a lapdog for the Han Imperial Residence really feel that good?”
“If I’m a dog, then by your logic, everyone in this world is a dog,” Lin Yi replied calmly.
Mr. Gu was silenced once more.
He couldn't just stand by while Lin Yi prepared his strike.
Forced to endure the backlash, he continued to drain the ancestral luck of the Han Mansion with one hand while lunging toward Lin Yi with the other.