"This is more complicated than I thought." Jun Xie frowned.
"Indeed," Ye Tian Yun agreed, "I thought it was a simply alarming array, but it also shoots poison and traps the legs of the enemy. It's not something we can solve."
Jun Xie let out a sigh, "Looks like we gotta wait for others."
Ye Tian Yun shook his head, "No, we can't. I want to get back the Fang Clan."
"Why? Is there an emergency?" Jun Xie asked.
"Yes." Fang Chen nodded, "Do you remember the Gao Clan carriages? Prime Minister Fang might call me out to meet Clan Head Gao Kang."
"Ah," Jun Xie exhaled, "Let's go then. I suggest we risk it and leave through the gates."
Ye Tian Yun nodded, "Let's do it.
Just as they were about to move, they heard a few pairs of footsteps approaching them.
"It's Ling Yun and Feng Yun." Jun Xie said.
Ye Tian Yun nodded, "These are two we followed inside."
"Yes and… never mind," Jun Xie frowned, "I guess luck is on our side. Let's follow them and leave."
…
"Brother Feng, what happened?" Ling Yun was confused.
After Jun Xie had left, Feng Yun had also requested that they head back to the Ling Clan.
Ling Yun, who wanted Feng Yun to meet with more of his friends, had no other choice but to comply and head for the exit with his new friend.
Feng Yun paused, "I am not feeling well."
"Hm? Was it the burger?" Ling Yun frowned, "I will have Gao Clan held responsible for this. Just say a word!"
"No, it's just an old illness," Ling Feng'er made an excuse, "It has nothing to with what I eat."
"Sigh, alright."
As they stepped closer to the gate, Ling Feng'er asked, "Where is the Fang Clan?"
Ling Yun was taken aback by her words. Even the two young men hiding under an illusion were surprised.
'Why does he want to go to the Fang Clan?'
Ye Tian Yun and Jun Xie frowned.
"It's not far from here," Ling Yun replied to Feng Yun, "I can take you there, but do you mind telling me why?"
"Nothing," Feng Yun smiled, "I was just curious about the disciples from the Gracious Sword Sect. Last I heard, the Fang Clan and the Gracious Sword Sect were at each other's throats."
Ling Yun shrugged, "Hm, I find that a bit odd too. Well, they were Fang Chen's friends, and he had always been the black sheep of the Fang clan. His actions don't reflect the thoughts of the whole clan."
"Oh," Ling Feng'er slightly nodded, "I understand."
The gate was opened, and both of them exited the Purple Spring Garden.
Behind them, Ye Tian Yun and Jun Xie also stepped outside.
"The carriage will be here in a minute," Ling Yun said, "I have already informed him."
Ling Feng'er slightly nodded.
Suddenly, her eyes landed on the file on the table beside one of the guards.
"Is this the record of everyone who visits the garden?" She asked.
"Yes, Young Master." The guard replied with a smile.
"Oh?" Ling Feng'er thought for a moment and asked, "Can you show me the names of the disciples from the Gracious Sword Sect?"
"Disciples from the Gracious Sword Sect?" The Guard bowed, "Young Master, we're not allowed to reveal the details of the visitors."
"Oh…" Ling Feng'er let out a sigh.
"Show him the list." Ling Yun frowned, "It's no big deal."
"But Young Master Ling…"
"Show it." Ling Yun's mood was already down because of Feng Yun's abrupt leave and now he was getting irritated by the guard.
"This…" The Guard turned towards the huge man who was sitting on the other side of the gate.
The huge man exhaled, "Young Master Ling, no one is allowed to reveal the details of the visits. It's the order from His Majesty."
"What?" Ling Yun was a bit taken aback, "Really?"
"Yes." The huge man nodded, "I have no reason to lie to you."
"Ah, I wouldn't doubt you, Uncle Lou."
"Hmm, then you better get going." Uncle Lou hmphed, "Your carriage is ready."
Ling Yun took a deep breath, suppressing his frustration, he gestured at Feng Yun to enter the carriage and then he too followed him.
As the carriage left, two more young men also left the scene.
However, both of them had serious expressions on their faces.
"I didn't expect them to record who comes and who goes." Jun Xie sighed.
Ye Tian Yun smiled, "That was normal. But I am more curious about this Feng Yun guy. Why was he curious about us?"
"Well, he told us himself, remember?" Jun Xie shrugged, "He was confused why Gracious Sword Sect and Fang Clan were together."
Ye Tian Yun let out a sigh, "I hope this is the case. I don't want any more trouble. Also, if someone asks you where the other disciple with you is, just tell them I am stationed somewhere else. Don't tell them I am in the Fang Clan."
"I will keep that in mind." Jun Xie nodded.
Soon both of them disappeared in the crowd of disciples.
…
About five minutes after they had left, the gates of Purple Spring Garden opened once again and an ordinary-looking young woman stepped out.
This was none other than Princess Xin Xue Qing.
"Miss." Uncle Lou stood up from his seat, and glancing at one of the guards, he ordered, "Bring the carriage."
"Yes, General."
As the guard left, Princess Xin stepped towards Uncle Lou and asked, "Uncle Lou, in the last ten minutes, who else came out of the Garden?"
"Only two people, Young Miss. Ling Yun from the Ling Clan and his friend with the name Feng Yun."
"Only these two?" Princess Xin frowned, "There was another pair of boys who headed for the exit before Ling Yun and his friend."
"But they haven't come out yet." Uncle Lou shrugged.
'He's still inside?' Princess Xin frowned.
'But I saw him heading for the exit…'
Just then -
"Miss," Uncle Lou said, "Let's go. The carriage is here."
Princess Xin nodded and entered the carriage, though her mind wanted her to go back to the garden and find that mysterious young man.
'No, I am not that desperate!'
She took a deep breath, and removing unnecessary thoughts; she sat down in the carriage.
The carriage then headed in an unknown direction.