Divine & Bizarre: Increasing Points to Invincibility-Chapter 852 - 233: The Great Yan Emperor’s Shock! The Lifesaver is a Wanted Criminal?_4
But at this moment, the Great Yan Emperor had to admit that he had been momentarily shaken by the imposing presence of the man before him. For a brief instant, he experienced the sensation of breathlessness.
As if it wasn’t a man standing before him, but rather a terrifyingly savage beast of the wilderness.
An existence even more horrifying than demons and devils!
Of course, such an illusory misconception only flickered through the Great Yan Emperor’s mind, and he quickly dismissed it. Taking a deep breath, the Emperor strove to calm the tumult within him. The shock and complexity in his eyes were emotions that he could not completely disguise.
By the time he approached Fan Wu, the Great Yan Emperor had adopted a different mindset. The complex expression on his face was also finally masked. Then, with a rather polite tone, he asked Fan Wu, "Thank you, sir, for saving the Great Yan Dynasty. May I ask what you are called?"
Even the Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty felt overawed when facing Fan Wu, not to mention the old eunuch standing behind the Emperor.
The eunuch now dared not utter a single word, for he could feel the oppressive dominance emanating from Fan Wu.
The eunuch feared that a wrong word on his part might anger this unknown, formidable figure.
Should that happen, neither he nor His Majesty might be able to return to the Imperial Palace.
It would be one matter if he couldn’t return, but should His Majesty be unable to...
Hiss!
That would be a grave sin indeed! Even if they flayed Eunuch Zhao a thousand times, it wouldn’t atone for such a misdeed!
Therefore, it was better for him to remain silent for now.
Should the situation turn dire, even if it cost him his life, he must take His Majesty back to the Imperial Palace. He absolutely could not allow any mishap to befall His Majesty outside.
As the old eunuch lost himself in his thoughts,
Facing the grateful question from the Great Yan Emperor, Fan Wu did not hide his identity, nor was there a need to. He answered very directly, "Fan Wu."
Fan Wu could even discern the curiosity and doubt in the other’s eyes; therefore, he added, "From the Great Zhou Dynasty, Qiulong Temple, Fan Wu."
"Great Zhou Dynasty, Qiulong Temple, Fan Wu..." The Great Yan Emperor repeated the words, never having expected this eminent person before him to hail from a place in the Great Zhou Dynasty called Qiulong Temple.
Qiulong Temple, by the sound of it, seemed like a Taoist Temple?
This high personage was actually a Taoist!
That is to say, his initial judgment wasn’t wrong after all – the man was indeed a Taoist! Only... not quite the typical kind. Well, not just a little different – quite significantly so.
The Great Yan Emperor’s heart relaxed somewhat. Although the Great Yan Dynasty had conflicts with the Great Zhou Dynasty decades ago, their relations had been passable in recent years.
Not long ago, he even sent a delegation to the Great Zhou Dynasty, hoping to discuss some issues between the two dynasties with the old Emperor of Great Zhou.
They intended to promote some trade interactions between the two dynasties... unexpectedly encountering the old Emperor’s demise.
Nor had he expected to run into internal strife within the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Thankfully, no major conflict had arisen between them.
In that case... although Daoist Fan Wu of Qiulong Temple was not currently a friend of the Great Yan Dynasty, at the very least, he was not an enemy.
Not an enemy.
That was enough!
After all, if the Great Yan Dynasty had such a terrifying enemy, then he, the Emperor, would probably have sleepless nights.
"Hm?" Suddenly, the Great Yan Emperor noticed something amiss with the old eunuch by his side; the eunuch’s face had become extremely horrified. This compelled the Great Yan Emperor to turn his head and frown, asking, "What’s wrong with you?"
The eunuch’s expression resembled someone who had seen a ghost in broad daylight! Earlier, when he heard Fan Wu state his name and identity, he had been slightly astonished, feeling it sounded familiar.
Then, a spark of recognition flashed through his mind, and he abruptly recalled exactly who Daoist Fan Wu of Qiulong Temple was!
The eunuch wished he could slap himself – why did he have to remember at this moment?
Facing the Emperor’s questioning,
He had no choice but to swallow nervously, moistening his parched throat a bit.
With a pained expression, he answered, "Your... Your Majesty, do you remember, some time ago... there was a significant incident in one location that even alarmed you? It was... in that location, many Holy Fire Guards were slain."
The Great Yan Emperor was startled, "Why are you bringing up that matter? What does it have to do with what happened today? Could it be that you’re suggesting those Holy Fire Guards were killed in relation to demons and devils?"
The eunuch shook his head and replied faintly, "It’s... it’s this Daoist Fan Wu of Qiulong Temple, this high personage... connected to that place, to the dead Holy Fire Guards."
The Great Yan Emperor’s frown deepened, "Speak plainly, man, if you have something to say, spit it out!"
Reluctantly, the eunuch said, "Your Majesty, he... this high person... is the very ’culprit’ who killed those Holy Fire Guards! The Imperial Court... the Imperial Court has even issued a bounty."
