It was evening.
The sun would leave the sky in a few hours, and the market would slowly begin to calm down.
The sellers and vendors would leave for their homes, and the entourage hiding among them would also have to head back empty-handed.
After more than six hours of waiting, it didn't seem like the Wu Kingdom people wanted to leave this city.
"What are those bastards doing?" Jun Xie frowned, "It will be night soon."
Ye Tian Yun nodded his head.
"Kai Yang," Jun Xie called him while keeping an eye on the Ao Ba Clan's gate, "Where are Yuan Shuchun and Xiao Ming?"
Ye Tian Yun shrugged, "I know as much as you know."
Earlier today, when they had secretly left the tavern, Yuan Shuchun and Xiao Ming had gone a different path, saying that they were going to prepare for the ambush.
As for the remaining four, they divided themselves into two groups. One included Jun Xie and Kai Yang, who were vendors in the market, while the other pair of Qing Shen and Fu Kai was acting as scrap sellers on the other side of the road.
All four of them were waiting for the ambush to begin, and then at the right moment, they would strike and abduct the princess.
But even after another hour of wait, it didn't seem like the Wu Kingdom had any plans to leave before sunset.
The sun had already half-drowned in the western horizon.
"Looks like it was just a waste of ti…." Jun Xie's voice suddenly trailed off at the end.
Ye Tian Yun raised his head and looked at him in confusion.
'What happened?'
'Where's he looking?'
'Hm? Ao Ba Clan? This…'
The gates were slowly opening!
Ye Tian Yun narrowed his eyes and slowly clenched his left fist.
He was ready to take out his sword at a moment's notice.
Beside him, Jun Xie also took a deep breath and prepared for the confrontation that they had been waiting for all this time.
As the gates were finally open, a carriage appeared inside the clan.
Surrounding it were three guards sitting on the Ferghana horses.
Two of them moved forward and stood at each side of the gate, and began to inspect the surroundings.
Near the carriage, a middle-aged man with a long mustache was standing beside the carriage and was talking to someone inside the clan.
"That man's Clan Head of Ao Ba Clan, Ao Ba Pa." Jun Xie whispered while not glancing at the clan gates and acting nonchalant.
Ye Tian Yun gave a light nod and continued to act normal.
….
In the Ao Ba Clan
"Third Princess, we won't be able to return to the Wu Kingdom. However, if you ever need our help, just send us a letter. No need to trouble yourself." Ao Ba Pa said in a respectful tone.
"It wasn't big trouble, Clan Head Ao Ba pa. You're like my uncle, and it's my pleasure that I visit you at least once."
A young lady's voice replied.
It had an immaculate charm that attracted anyone who heard her.
Clan Head Ao Ba Pa let out a sigh, "Third Princess, you call me uncle, and yet you won't stay in my humble abode even for a day."
"I am sorry, Clan Head Ao Ba Pa, even if I want to, I can't stay here longer. Things are getting complicated in the Clan, and I have already been away for about a month now."
"Alright," Clan Head Ao Ba Pa didn't insist anymore, "Please have a safe journey, Third Princess."
"Thank you, Clan Head Ao Ba Pa."
As the words drifted across the gate, the maid sitting outside the carriage gestured to the driver to start their journey.
The guard nodded his head and whipped the Ferghana horses, making the carriage move forward.
Seeing them leave, Clan Head Ao Ba Pa let out a sigh.
Behind the carriage was the third guard on his Ferghana horse, and he was none other than the Head Guard.
As the carriage passed by, the Head Guard came closer to the Clan Head.
The Clan Head cupped his fists as their eyes met and said, "I hope to see you soon, Uncle."
The Head Guard nodded, "You will see me every day if you come back home."
"Uncle, this is my home now." Clan Head Ao Ba Pa smiled.
The Head Guard shook his head and moved ahead.
…
As the carriage passed through the gate, Jun Xie gulped and tightened his fists, ready to take out the sword as soon as the ambush began.
Suddenly he felt an arm on his shoulder, almost making him flinch.
"Calm down. You will make them suspicious," Ye Tian Yun's voice entered his ears.
Jun Xie took a deep breath and took hold of himself.
"I think the last guard is the Core Formation Realm cultivator," After a moment, Jun Xie whispered.
Ye Tian Yun frowned at the guards and tried to sense their cultivation once more.
He had already done this earlier when they passed, but he failed.
This time too, it was a failure.
'Well, I just need to get the Peak Master Duan busy so that I can attack Xiao Ming.'
Ye Tian Yun marked his objective.
'But even then, I need to get a backup plan at least and try not to have Jun Xie killed. Sigh, I really don't wish to meddle too much.'
Everyone got ready to pounce as the carriage came closer with every passing moment.
Suddenly the carriage came to a halt for a moment, making everyone at the scene confused.
*whip*
The driver whipped once and forced the Ferghana horses to move.
Suddenly the driver made an angry expression and kicked the maid beside him out of the carriage!
The maid flew out and banged right on the wall, dropping unconscious.
This move confused everyone; however, in the next moment, the driver gritted his teeth and called out, "Assassi-!"
Before he could finish, his head fell down from his body, and the horses in front of him were also cut into two.