Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 890 477: Liu Sheng and Zhan Tian Join Forces! (Part 2)

"Uh—"

Cai Kun froze in shock for an instant.

Zhan Tian caught sight of his stunned look and erupted in laughter.

"Let's go!"

With another gentle tap on his head, he turned and departed.

Gazing at Zhan Tian's retreating figure, Cai Kun rubbed his head and grinned bitterly. "Old man... if working myself to death is my fate, then fine!"

A unique bond tied him to Zhan Tian.

As a kid, he'd been rescued by him and taken to the Three Judicial Departments.

Later on, Zhan Tian had guided his growth.

Truth be told, without Zhan Tian's influence, he wouldn't have become the man he was today.

The Three Judicial Departments held plenty like him, yet those handpicked and trained by Zhan Tian himself were rare indeed.

"Back to duty."

Cai Kun drained the last of his tea, then stepped out of the little yard.

...

After three grueling days of nonstop travel, Ye Jinghong at last reached Moran City.

"Safe at last, damn it."

Right now, though, exhaustion was written all over his face.

Staying vigilant throughout and pushing at top speed left him drained—how could it not?

Instead of heading to the Three Judicial Departments, he made a beeline for Prince Xuan's Mansion.

"I'm back!"

Full of swagger, he soared right into the skies over Prince Xuan's Mansion.

But....

"Bang!"

Suddenly, a massive palm silhouette materialized overhead, smacking him straight down to crash hard before the door of Prince Xuan's Mansion Great Hall.

"Damn!"

That blow nearly shattered every bone in his body.

"Dare pull that arrogance again, and it won't stop at a single slap."

Chen Xuan materialized in front of him, a smile playing on his lips.

"You brat, a trip to the Imperial City made you cocky, eh? Calling yourself 'the old man' now?"

"Hehe... pure misunderstanding, total mix-up!"

That grin from Chen Xuan set Ye Jinghong on edge, so he hastily owned up to his error.

"Fine if it's merely a mix-up—come inside."

Chen Xuan shot him a look before striding into the great hall.

Ye Jinghong scrambled after him without delay.

In the great hall.

They settled into seats one by one. "So, got any good tidings?"

"How'd you figure there was good news?"

Surprise flickered across Ye Jinghong's face. Had he gotten word already?

No way!

"Odd behavior always hints at hidden matters, and... nothing stays secret from me if I choose to uncover it."

Chen Xuan remarked offhandedly.

His face alone gave away the clues—no Telepathy needed.

Ye Jinghong's eyes turned sharper with wariness right then.

"Fine, you don't pique my interest, but hold back and I'll probe your mind thoroughly."

"No, no..."

Ye Jinghong blurted out fast—secrets belonged to everyone.

"Damn, feels like he can see right through me naked."

Total discomfort washed over him!

Without pause, he relayed the gist of Zhan Tian's words.

"So the Winged Swirling Dragon Beast isn't somewhere else—it's with Dark Moon, and crucial to them!"

"Pretty much."

Ye Jinghong nodded; Zhan Tian hadn't spelled it out, but his look made it obvious.

"Lastly, Elder Zhan offered to snag the Winged Swirling Dragon Beast for you, but you'd owe him a huge favor upfront."

Out came the key detail at last.

"What sort of favor?"

Zhan Tian's direct involvement tempted Chen Xuan greatly, though settling a debt with such an elder wouldn't come cheap.

Ye Jinghong shrugged helplessly. "Beats me."

Merely the go-between, he couldn't possibly know.

Chen Xuan sank into thought over the tough choice.

The Winged Swirling Dragon Beast versus Zhan Tian's favor.

Noticing the pause, Ye Jinghong thought briefly before offering, "Care for my take?"

"Spill it!"

Dead set on claiming the Winged Swirling Dragon Beast, Chen Xuan loathed incurring that favor to Zhan Tian.

Heaven knew what he'd demand later.

"I say take Elder Zhan up on it."

As Chen Xuan opened his mouth, Ye Jinghong cut in. "Let me finish."

"Elder Zhan's manner made clear: without his help, the Winged Swirling Dragon Beast stays out of reach for you. Even he'd struggle."

"If it matters that much to you, go for it."

"Or drop it."

"Merely my two cents—the decision's yours."

Chen Xuan went quiet after that.

"Meaning the Winged Swirling Dragon Beast holds massive value to Dark Moon, so no pressure I apply will make them yield it."

"Reckon so."

"Facts bear it out too. Both agencies blockade Dark Moon, rivals circle like sharks—yet if yielding was on the table, it'd be done."

"But as things stand, Dark Moon fights back hard."

"Shen Family got pulled in by them—who knows what other forces lurk."

Solemnity etched Ye Jinghong's features; Dark Moon loomed as a titanic power across the Eastern Continent for eons, its might unfathomable, schemes boundless.

Given the chance, he wished Chen Xuan would avoid clashing headlong with Dark Moon.

Endless strife benefited nobody.

Plus... higher powers might intervene eventually.

Dark Moon transcended mere commerce; its grip spanned wonders that, frankly, could sway Great Yu's very balance.

"Hmm!"

Chen Xuan offered little, merely a subtle nod.

"Right, heading out. Any decision, message me—I'll pass it to Elder Zhan."

Ye Jinghong rose, but paused at the great hall door to glance back.

"More?"

"Watch my back; death scares me!"

Shen Tong's episode still haunted him.

"Scram!"

Chen Xuan chuckled and swore.

Relief flooded Ye Jinghong. "I'm outta here!"

In the great hall.