CHAPTER 398: CHAPTER 352: YOUNG MASTER XIAO, ARE YOU WILLING?

Treasures are tempting; this statement is true in any era, any place, and for any person. Humanity is inherently drawn to wealth.

It’s just that some people don’t have such a strong desire, whereas others’ greed often surpasses their capabilities.

In Wanggang Village, the latter is evidently more common.

Upon hearing of the treasure, especially that within the Left General’s Tomb, the followers who had been aggressively targeting Yu Wenye and Shen Wuzheng all showed eyes filled with greed, with some even turning to look at Xiao Yuansui beside them.

At that moment, Xiao Yuansui’s face had darkened completely.

After a pause, he spoke, his tone filled with a gritty intensity: "So, it’s you——"

Though he did not finish his sentence, it was unnecessary among the three. Xiao Yuansui clearly understood why Wang Quyi had urgently summoned him from Luoyang this time, even ambushing with bladesmen within the village, as if he intended to fight him desperately——even though two tigers could not coexist on the same mountain.

It was because of the "treasure" in the Left General’s Tomb that his greed could no longer be restrained.

Hence, it was essential for him to take down Xiao Yuansui.

Although Xiao Yuansui managed to slain Wang Quyi strategically and seize Wanggang Village, the thought that his actions were entirely within someone else’s calculations fueled an unexplainable rage in his heart, especially when facing this man who seemed to have everything under control.

He stared coldly at Yu Wenye and said, "Aren’t you afraid of a point of no return?"

As soon as these threatening words were spoken, the surrounding people seemed to have received a command, as they uniformly reached for their swords and knives. Although the weapons were yet unsheathed, the murderous aura seemed to materialize, targeting Yu Wenye and Shen Wuzheng.

Even the fresh breeze mixed with earth and foliage carried a tinge of bloodiness at this moment.

There were already over a hundred people gathering at the gate.

Moreover, they could not see inside the village, uncertain of how many soldiers lay in ambush. If they all charged at once, there was no escape even if the two men immediately turned around.

However, both Yu Wenye and Shen Wuzheng remained unwavering, not even the hand holding the reins trembled.

Yu Wenye calmly smiled as he glanced at the group of followers behind Xiao Yuansui, saying, "Young Master Xiao has crossed paths with me before, so you must have some understanding of me."

Xiao Yuansui replied, "Naturally."

"Then, you must have heard of my achievements in Yanmen County and, most recently, in Jiangdu Palace."

"..."

Xiao Yuansui did not speak, but his brows gradually furrowed.

Yu Wenye observed his sinister gaze, then looked down at the Mo Blade calmly in his hand, stating, "I, Yu Wenye, alone cannot withstand a thousand troops, but to take the head of a general amidst those thousands——"

Here, his gaze shifted from the blade to Xiao Yuansui’s face, the sharpness seemingly reflected in his eyes.

He then emphasized, word by word: "Easy, as, flipping, palm."

"...!"

Xiao Yuansui’s face turned grim.

He certainly understood this was Yu Wenye’s threat, a blatant threat without any euphemism or concealment.

Because Yu Wenye indeed possessed such prowess.

Not just from his past in Yanmen County, where he injured Ashina Shali with a single arrow among thousands of troops, repelling them, and during the recent battle in Jiangdu Palace, even though Wang Shaoji and his brothers announced to the world focusing on the Young Madam Yu Wen’s regicide, those with military knowledge knew that Yu Wenye had rescued Shang Ruyi from the well-equipped, valiant Imperial Guard’s encirclement.

Thus, if he was determined to kill in Wanggang Village, it would not be difficult.

Absolute strength, at times, becomes an undeniable threat—moments after he spoke, Xiao Yuansui did not immediately react, nor did those around him, feeling an invisible oppression; despite weapons in hand, they suddenly felt immensely heavier.

After a long silence, Xiao Yuansui replied with a cold smile, "Yu Wen, Second Young Master, are you willing to die here?"

He stressed "Yu Wen," as if reminding Yu Wenye that as a young master of the Yu Wen Family, with Yu Wenquan already in control of Daxing City and a new emperor enthroned, the next step was well understood by many, even without being spoken.