The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Chapter 482 Danger at Baiyun Pond

If Qingzhu knew what Yupo was thinking.

I reckon Yu Po wouldn't even need to lift a finger; he'd be scared to death.

Yu Po went to see Duan Qingning and her daughter, and after finding that they were both well, she got up to say goodbye.

Back at the encampment, they assigned tasks, discussed the route for the next day, and noted important points.

Having slept all afternoon, Yu Po was not sleepy at all and was full of energy.

In Changcheng, Nanchu Valley, Bai Yunchi, who had just finished gathering information and was preparing to return, soon discovered that he was being followed.

The grueling training Qiu Tong implemented on him was quite effective.

Not only did it greatly improve his martial arts skills, but it also significantly enhanced his hearing and alertness.

Even after realizing he was being followed, Bai Yunchi remained calm.

He looked up at the terrain before him, searching for conditions that would be advantageous to him.

Regardless of who sent the person following him, Bai Yunchi decided to retaliate in kind, teach them a lesson, and let the mastermind behind it know.

Bai Yunchi is not someone to be trifled with; anyone who wants to mess with him should think carefully about the consequences.

Bai Yunchi quickly spotted a triangular intersection not far ahead.

Seeing that the opportunity had come, Bai Yunchi did not hesitate. He turned around and ran quickly toward the left intersection.

However, after Bai Yunchi entered the alley, he quickly turned and entered the courtyard of a house.

Those who were following Bai Yunchi hurriedly followed after him once he disappeared.

But once he entered the alley, there was no sign of Bai Yunchi.

The man, unwilling to give up, chased after Bai Yunchi, who jumped into the courtyard and remained perched on the wall watching the commotion outside.

Seeing the person who had been following him heading deeper into the alley, Bai Yunchi jumped out of the courtyard and chased after him.

The person following Bai Yunchi was so focused on finding him that he didn't even realize that the person he was looking for was right behind him.

The man walked until he reached the end of the alley, a dead end. Looking at the wall blocking his way, he felt extremely annoyed.

If he loses track of the person, he'll be punished when he gets back.

Before he could finish feeling annoyed, Bai Yunchi's attack came at him.

Although the martial arts skills of the person who was following Bai Yunchi were not low, he was not vigilant enough at the moment. He was only focused on blaming himself for losing the person, which gave Bai Yunchi an opportunity to take advantage of him.

When Bai Yunchi's dagger stabbed at that person, it was too late for him to dodge, so he took the blow head-on.

The person who was stabbed and felt the pain immediately went mad and turned around to launch a counterattack against Bai Yunchi.

That man's moves were all vicious, and they were all aimed at taking Bai Yunchi's life.

This left Bai Yunchi with only the ability to dodge, and no chance to fight back.

However, Bai Yunchi did not panic when faced with the opponent's attack. He simply dodged and tried his best not to get hurt.

As time went on, the man who attacked Baiyunchi felt his legs getting sore and he was getting weaker and weaker.

Bai Yunchi seized the opportunity and kicked the man in the abdomen, then stabbed him with a dagger.

With just that one strike, the man collapsed to the ground and remained motionless.

Bai Yunchi pulled the dagger from the man's body and, without hesitation, stabbed him several more times in potentially fatal spots.

Bai Yunchi only stopped after confirming that the person was truly dead.

He had no intention of hiding the body; he wanted to throw it into the most bustling and lively place in Guchang City.

At the entrance of Wanchunlou, he wanted to let those people know that they were not to be trifled with.

Before provoking them, those people should think clearly about one thing: whether they have the ability to bear the consequences after provoking them.

Bai Yunchi lifted the man off the ground and threw him into a pile of junk nearby.

It's still early, and the streets of Guchang City are full of people strolling around. If Bai Yunchi were to dump someone at the entrance of Wanchun Tower right now, he would definitely be asking for trouble.

He's not stupid, so he just wants to leave the person here first, and then send someone over later to take the person away and dump them at Wanchunlou.

This serves as a warning to those people without causing trouble for yourself, achieving two goals at once.

Bai Yunchi clapped his hands, looked down at the bloodstains on his clothes with disgust. For someone with severe mysophobia, he could tolerate other things, but being covered in blood was something he couldn't stand.

But given the current situation, he couldn't bear it, but he had to endure it for now and could only wait until he got back.

Bai Yunchi left the alley and, under the cover of night, made his way smoothly to their temporary residence.

Because it was dark, no bloodstains were found on Bai Yunchi's body.

The reason Bai Yunchi was able to kill someone whose martial arts were many times superior to his in a very short time was not because he was now terrifyingly strong.

It was simply because Bai Yunchi had ulterior motives and resorted to underhanded tactics.

Bai Yunchi knew his own abilities. He hadn't learned martial arts from a young age; he had acquired them quickly by following Qiu Tong after entering the palace.

As his master, Qiu Tong naturally had to teach him some life-saving tricks.

Ultimately, those special moves were only meant to allow Bai Yunchi to escape and save his life in dangerous situations.

If Bai Yunchi were to fight his enemy in a real battle, he would have no chance of winning.

Bai Yunchi is a very intelligent person. He knows his shortcomings and is able to accept his deficiencies. He is not an impulsive or arrogant person.

He is a very pragmatic person. Knowing that he cannot win through his own strength, he will find another way to protect himself.

Therefore, he coated his self-defense dagger with the poison given to him by Chaoyun, and he also carried many other things with him that could save his life in times of crisis.

Whether it's poison or something that can save your life, in other people's eyes it may be crooked and evil, completely low-class, and something they would disdain to use.

However, Bai Yunchi did not think there was anything wrong with his use of these things.

People have different abilities. Those with great abilities naturally disdain using assistance and external help, because their abilities are sufficient to support them in completing what they need to do and also to save their own lives.

However, for those with less ability, it is natural that they cannot compete with those who are stronger than themselves.

So, in order to survive and save one's life, one has to resort to what others call underhanded methods.

However, in Bai Yunchi's view, those so-called underhanded methods also depend on where they are used.

If it's used for murder for money or to commit immoral acts against others, then it's truly despicable, and such a person deserves to be punished by everyone.

However, if these methods are used for legitimate purposes, then they cannot be considered despicable.

Some people can fight on the battlefield and serve their country because of their high level of martial arts skills.

This is a great achievement, and also a great act of righteousness.

However, some people, like him, used these special methods to kill their enemies in order to serve their country.

It was a great achievement, and it was also a great act of righteousness.

The means used are not important; what matters is what is done with those means.

Bai Yunchi quickly returned to their temporary residence.

This place was found for them by the intelligence personnel left in Southern Chu. It's a small courtyard that isn't very big, but it's secluded and has a nice environment.

Bai Yunchi didn't knock; instead, he simply climbed over the wall and came in.

The person in charge of guarding the area today was Yu Yao. When he saw Bai Yunchi enter, he didn't react much.

This young master of the Bai family, I don't know what his quirk is, he often doesn't use the door but likes to climb over the wall.

But when Bai Yunchi got closer and Yu Yao could see him clearly, Yu Yao could no longer remain calm.

Bai Yunchi's snow-white robe was covered in bloodstains and filth, making him look like a freshly cooked dumpling that had suddenly fallen into the mud.

I don't know what words to use to describe that feeling.

"What happened? Were you beaten up outside? Are you alright? Are you hurt? And who did it?"

Tell me, and I'll avenge you.

Seeing that Bai Yunchi remained silent, Yu Yao became even more anxious, thinking that he had been beaten senseless.

"Where's my elder brother?"

Bai Yunchi ignored Yu Yao's concern; he was only thinking about how to solve that person's problem.

Although, according to his own ideas, he was determined to throw that person out at the entrance of Wanchunlou.

But on the way back, his reason prevailed over his impulse.

He came with Shen Yiyang, and there were quite a few of them. If he hadn't discussed it with Shen Yiyang and had just acted on his own whims, it would have been a problem.

This will inevitably affect the overall situation and drag everyone down with him.

It has to be said that Bai Yunchi has really grown up now. He is no longer the willful and reckless young master of General Bai's mansion who did whatever he wanted.

He has now learned how to consider the bigger picture and how to think of others.

He no longer acts solely on his own whims, but considers whether his impulsiveness might cause trouble for those around him.

Yu Yao was speechless when he heard Bai Yunchi call his master "elder brother".

What was just a temporary expedient at the time has now been taken seriously by Bai Yunchi. People who don't know the situation might think that he and his lord are having an affair.

However, judging from Bai Yunchi's condition, Yu Yao concluded that he was probably not stupid, and even if he was injured, it was not serious.

"The young master is in the study."

The courtyard they are currently renting is small, but it has everything they need.

The room has a study and a living room; it has everything you need.

Bai Yunchi got the answer he wanted and strode off to find Shen Yiyang.

Meanwhile, Shen Yiyang was reading in his study. This was a habit he had developed over the years. No matter how busy he was, he always made sure to set aside some time to read quietly by himself.

Bai Yunchi arrived at the study door and went straight in without saying hello.

This study was not only very small, but it also had no door; it was simply separated from the outside living room by a screen.

Hearing footsteps, Shen Yiyang looked up, but when he saw Bai Yunchi covered in blood, he was so shocked that he stood up from his seat.

"Achi, what happened to you?"

Bai Yunchi didn't need to look in a mirror to know how pathetic he looked.

"Brother, don't panic, I'm fine. This blood isn't mine, it's someone else's."

Upon hearing Bai Yunchi's words, Shen Yiyang immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Qishan only has one son, Bai Yunchi. If anything happens to him, how will he ever have the face to see Bai Qishan again?

"Are you being watched?"

When Bai Yunchi wanted to go out today, Shen Yiyang disagreed.

The situation in Guchang City is too complex. Until they receive accurate intelligence, their best course of action is to remain inactive.

Now, it seems that all sides are already watching them closely, and their every move is under close surveillance.

If we act rashly, it may cause unnecessary trouble.

What they fear most now is getting into unnecessary trouble.

If they get bogged down in those troubles, they won't have the energy to do anything else, anything more important.

But Bai Yunchi found countless reasons to insist on going out to see He Chen.

Before he left, he repeatedly assured Shen Yiyang that he would not cause any trouble outside, but would only go to check on the situation and come back immediately.

"Yes, on the way back, I was being watched, but I killed that person."

Bai Yunchi recalled the promise he had made to Shen Yiyang before leaving home, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"You didn't bring the guards I was told to bring?"

Shen Yiyang didn't ask Bai Yunchi how he killed the person; instead, he asked about Bai Yunchi's decision not to bring any guards with him when he went out.

Under Shen Yiyang's gaze, Bai Yunchi felt even more flustered.

Before he left today, Shen Yiyang instructed him to make sure he took two guards with him.

Although he verbally agreed, he did not follow through, finding it too troublesome to travel with guards.

So instead of listening to Shen Yiyang and going out with the guards, he secretly ran away by himself.

In retrospect, it is clear that he was rash and underestimated his opponent.

If today he is being followed not by one person, but by two, or even more.

Then he wouldn't be so lucky today, escaping from those people and returning safely to stand before Shen Yiyang.

Even without Shen Yiyang saying anything, Bai Yunchi was already filled with lingering fear just thinking about it.

At that moment, he felt his legs go weak and his back was covered in cold sweat, soaking his clothes.