Chapter 97

  Lin Ruo Lan looked at Shui Tian Heng with a hint of sympathy, thinking that it was indeed the case; no one could choose their birth, and being born into royalty wasn't Shui Tian Heng's fault either. The mistake lay in this place having no familial affection between father and son, or brothers.

  Alas... what a poor child!

  Since I've already gotten myself into this situation today, and I've already done all the good deeds; I might as well see it through to the end, send the Buddha off to the West!

  Slender fingers drew a few strokes in the void, and a simple low-level protective shield appeared out of thin air; Lin Ruolan, Shui Tianhao, and Yun Hai master and servant were tightly protected inside.

  Shui Tianhao was extremely heartbroken and disappointed, although he had long known that the ones who wanted his life were his own incompetent brothers. However, deep down, he still held onto a glimmer of hope. Until the very end, when all hope seemed lost, Shui Tianhao's heart still retained a hint of expectation.

  It's just that now, the last wisp of thought has thoroughly dissipated, a self-mocking smile floating at the corner of Shui Tianhao's mouth; Shui Tianhao, ah Shui Tianhao! Have you still not seen through it until today? Even if you really consider him as a brother, but he doesn't think so; those few good brothers of yours are all intent on taking your life!

  A good saying goes like this: One thought can lead to evil; one thought can lead to enlightenment!

  This sentence is used to describe Shui Tianhao's best state, isn't the current Shui Tianhao exactly in this realm? After "letting go", he actually had an epiphany.

  "Hmph... Fine! Since none of you cherish brotherly love, then this prince naturally won't be polite to you either; from now on, we'll each show our skills like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, and as for who gets the last laugh, it depends on whose methods are more ruthless. The person with the most ruthless methods will be the one laughing in the end, and also the one smiling the most beautifully."

  Lin Ruo Lan looked at Shui Tian Huan's face, which was red one moment and white the next, lost in her own thoughts. She simply stood there quietly, without any intention of walking forward to disturb him.

  There are many things in this world that one must figure out for oneself; others can't help, so Lin Ruolan is waiting. No mistake, Lin Ruolan has been waiting all along; waiting for Shui Tianhao to figure it out himself.

  When she saw that relieved smile on his face, she finally spoke up and asked: "Shui Tianhao, what do you plan to do now?"

  The girl's clear voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet night, and a hint of surprise flashed across the eyes of Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai; wasn't it said that someone was just not far from themselves? How could this girl speak so loudly instead?

  Lin Ruo Lan saw the doubt in the eyes of Shui Tian Huan and Yun Hai, and smiled faintly before explaining: "You two don't need to worry, I've already set up a protective shield around us; ordinary people generally can't hear our conversation, so you can rest assured."

  What is a face shield?

  Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai's two servants stared at each other, the confusion in their eyes becoming increasingly apparent; then Lin Ruolan's next sentence made Shui Tianhao and his servant suddenly enlightened.

  "The protective cover is a kind of seal." Lin Ruolan raised an eyebrow and looked at Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai, tilting her head and finally coming up with a more suitable description: "You two should know about the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect? This protective cover should be considered a type of Xuanmen spell."

  Xuanxin Zhengzong Shu Tianhao and Yunhai Zhugong, the two people naturally knew that it was a joke; this Xuanxin Zhengzong is actually the Guardian of the National Taoist Temple. As soon as Lin Ruolan said this, Shu Tianhao and Yunhai Zhugong suddenly realized.

  However, from then on, the way Shui Tianhao and Yun Hai looked at Lin Ruolan was different; shock, admiration, and a hint of incredulity.

  The girl in front of me is actually also a member of the Mystic Sect, it's really too unbelievable.

  Lin Ruo Lan brought up the old topic again: "Shui Tian Heng, have you thought it through? What do you plan to do next? Are you going to fight to the death or temporarily avoid their sharp edge, as the saying goes 'as long as there is a green mountain, one need not worry about firewood'?"

  Lin Ruolan was not interested in getting involved in the struggle for the throne, although she intended to send Buddha to the west and then send her opponent a ride; but also didn't have the habit of being a good person.

  "Shui Tianhao, if you plan to leave first; I can safely send you off again. If you plan to stay and fight with your brother; then I won't keep you company, I'll leave first." Lin Ruolan's voice was still calm and flat.

  "You'd better make a decision quickly, they'll probably be here to kill us soon."

  This last sentence is a reminder and also a hint; hoping that the other party will not delay any longer, sometimes some things drag on for too long; it's more unfavorable to oneself, for example, the current situation is just like this.

  He had originally planned to think about it a bit, but after hearing Lin Ruolan's words, he immediately didn't have any thoughts, what? The other side would soon be coming to kill him, this was unbearable.

  Shui Tianhao knew that he and Yunhai were both injured, even if they didn't have any wounds; the two of them going up against dozens of experts was just too unscientific!

  What about Lin Ruolan?

  When Shui Tianhao heard Lin Ruolan reveal her identity, he immediately knew that there was no chance; as the future ruler of a country, Shui Tianhao had also been fortunate enough to come into contact with Chi Songzi of the Xuanxin Sect several times; knowing that the Xuanmen valued karma above all else, Lin Ruolan would naturally not help him kill someone.

  Besides, let a little girl of this age be tainted with blood; Shui Tianhao couldn't do such a thing either. So after hearing Lin Ruolan's urging, Shui Tianhao immediately made a decision.

  "Miss, then I'll trouble you to see me and my servant off." Shui Tianhao said after he stood up and bowed to Lin Ruolan.

  Lin Ruo Lan's eyebrows slightly furrowed, before she knew Water Tian Hao's true identity; she accepted his courtesy and gratitude, what's the big deal? But now that Water Tian Hao's status is clear, if she still accepts his courtesy, it would be unreasonable.

  At once Lin Ruolan's sleeves fluttered lightly, a gentle breeze blew by; Shui Tianhao was embarrassed to find that he couldn't bow down this time.

  "Shui Tianhao, you don't have to be so polite and thank me like that. Just remember that in the future, you owe me a favor." Lin Ruolan said calmly.

  Who can guarantee what tomorrow will be like? Especially here, although it is a mixed world with a mysterious fantasy style, it is still a world where imperial power is supreme.

  This guy Shui Tianhao is the future emperor, the master of this vast land; preparing for a rainy day is not necessarily a bad thing.

  This proverb also says that if a person does not think ahead, he will worry about the present; Lin Ruo Lan dislikes being timid and hesitant in everything, before taking any step; Lin Ruo Lan will consider again and again whether this move is really worth making.

  After all, in the Dream of Red Mansions, countless families were ruined and exterminated; Lin Ruo-lan's promise to Shui Tian-huang was a kind of insurance for Lin Ruohai, Madame Lin, and Old Master Lin's family in the future.

  Upon hearing Lin Ruolan say this, Shui Tianhao's face finally returned to normal: "Miss, you can rest assured that you are the lifesaver of this crown prince; not to mention just one promise, even two or three would be worth it."

  It's great, this time even the crown prince was brought out; Lin Ruolan nodded in satisfaction, precisely because Shui Tianhao changed his self-proclaimed title. This made Lin Ruolan even more convinced of Shui Tianhao's promise, absolutely worthy of being called a promise of thousands of gold and four characters.

  Teleportation symbol in hand is indeed instant thousand miles!

  It wasn't until Lin Ruolan discovered that the Instant Movement Symbol was actually a must-have for traveling at home; haha... isn't it cool?

  "Shut your eyes, both of you." Lin Ruo Lan nodded at Shui Tian Huan and Yun Hai.

  When they saw that the two people were really ready, they urged the instant movement symbol; The timing was just right, when the group of black-clothed masked men had just killed over; A silver glow flashed, and the three people who should have been standing by the fire, Lin Ruolan, Shui Tianhao, and Yun Hai, had vanished without a trace.

  Even if they were accustomed to grand scenes as a group of black-clothed masked men, as an assassin; the days that should have been spent licking blood off the knife's edge, still had their faces change color one by one.

  It wasn't long before they heard a series of startled cries rising and falling: "Ghost!"

  "Oh no! There's a ghost..."

  Normally, this group of black-clad masked men wouldn't be so terrifying; the main point is that the geographical location where everyone was located was actually a bit frightening.

  This place is just a few steps away from the chaotic burial mound, and with just one gust of wind blowing over; it actually makes people feel eerie to their core. Now Lin Ruolan has come up with another big move in her game of changing lives; no matter how brave you are, you'll be scared shitless and pee your pants; it's already far beyond what anyone could have expected.

  Especially some people who seem to be very brave in their daily lives, when things really come to a head; what they show is truly two completely different levels from usual.

  Not to mention that the ancients have always been particularly reverent towards ghostly affairs, no one would dare make fun of these things; so soon with the sound of screams and cries for help filling the air, in a short while, everyone immediately scattered like birds and beasts; in the blink of an eye, not even half a person's shadow was left.