Imperial Treasure-Chapter 745 - 456: London, Junshi Titan

Back then, she didn’t kill her, letting her remain in that human hell—was it really a mistake?

Sui Yi lowered her head, subconsciously glancing at the Demon Que hanging on the wall...

The feeling from that sword stroke lingered, fearing it’d be unforgettable for a lifetime.

On the eve of her departure for the United Kingdom, a guest arrived.

That night, amidst a torrential downpour, Yue Beiqing, holding an umbrella, entered the main hall, handed the umbrella to the butler, and walked into the warmth of the indoors, seeing Sui Yi in ivory slippers and floor-length trousers.

Her thin V-neck linen shirt laid bare her frailty and slender figure.

"Miss Sui looks much weaker than she did three months ago," Yue Beiqing took off her coat, walking towards Sui Yi.

"Considering your severe injuries haven’t healed, why trouble yourself with another messy trip to the United Kingdom?"

Sui Yi turned to look at her, turning the brazier in her hand in a circle, and spoke indifferently, "The Imperial Guards were gratified in eradicating White Blade’s numerous bases within the nation, uprooting its power almost entirely—is that satisfaction enough, or is there another scheme?"

Yue Beiqing cracked a slight smile, not answering directly, "Shouldn’t you be putting me to death on the spot for being an inside agent for White Blade? How can you remain so calm?"

"The Imperial Guards relied on Miss Yueh’s endurance of humiliation to infiltrate deep into Enemy Camp; although my killing intent towards White Blade was kindled, I necessarily do not confuse right and wrong,"

Smiling with crescent-moon eyes, Yue Beiqing said, "You don’t sound like you’re praising me..." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

With her hands clapped together, she bowed in apology, "Although I was unaware that White Blade chose your friend, I had knowledge of this plan. In hopes of luring the enemy deeper, in convincing them of my allegiance, I could only turn a deaf ear and even added fuel to the flames. Only after they moved their entire operation to retreat did it expose many of their people... Ultimately, I too hold responsibility."

Looking at her, Sui Yi’s voice came out a bit hoarse, "You don’t seem to be apologizing... and you should know that I don’t care about these things... Your true intentions in coming here don’t stop there."

Yue Beiqing stood up straight, her eyes narrow, murmuring, "The Hua Sha banquet is hosted by the Gordon-Lennox family; they have deep ties with the Northern Ice Wolf Clan. With the killing of Sherlock, you are indeed in conflict with the other party. To say this banquet is for you a trap wouldn’t be an exaggeration."

Without a word, Sui Yi circled the brazier once more and continued, "Still, you have not told me why it is dangerous, have you? Besides, Miss Yueh, in what capacity are you here to warn me..."

"Speaking from the Imperial Guards’ stance, I am merely attending in a personal capacity; it doesn’t hinder the nation’s interests in the slightest, and life or death rests solely in one’s own hands,"

Yue Beiqing responded with a smile, "Do you really need me to admit that I am here to express my personal concern for you? Although it is unrequited, I’ve wanted to befriend you."

Turning her head, Sui Yi looked at her; the other’s face was unguarded...

It was only when Sui Yi suddenly smiled, a cool and elegantly detached smile, that Yue Beiqing relaxed and heard what Sui Yi had to say.

"So, you will also be attending the Hua Sha banquet, right?"

With resignation, Yue Beiqing waved her hand, "Since you have seen through me, there’s no point in hiding it anymore... Yes, indeed I am representing my family there... it’s a private visit for official business... as you know, some international matters can’t be directly intervened by the state... and personally, I’d rather you not attend such a dangerous banquet given your current condition..."

"And what about officially?"

"Officially, they are hoping for your assistance."

"..."

What a contradiction... Sui Yi tilted her head, looking out the window, where the rain grew heavier, pounding noisily.

After a moment of silence, Sui Yi said, "Then I can only disappoint you."

"This time, I must go."

"And, I won’t back down for anyone."

After all, it was the price that Wu Jue asked for.

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The next day, after a night of torrential rain, the weather in Capital City, which had not been great, suddenly cleared up, with a clear blue sky and white clouds, fresh air... giving the entire Capital City’s appearance a rejuvenated look. Sui Yi and Fatty Gao arrived at the airport, checking in...

Fatty Gao spotted someone ahead; that person stood there, facing him directly.

Fatty Gao was taken aback.

"Hey, Master, it’s you!"

Ye Zixu glanced at him, extending a hand, "I’ll carry that."