The Best Policy Is to Leave (4)

"Not bad, Li Yue, your swordsmanship is becoming more and more exquisite! In the future, with you here, I won't have to be afraid of danger."

How dare you say that? I never imagined people could be so shameless! If I were you, I would have slunk away with my tail between my legs long ago!

"Thank you!" Li Yue blushed again, enjoying Ye Lang's praise.

Love can be so blinding! Even after something like this happened, you're still like this. You should have left this useless pretty boy sooner!

Everyone shook their heads at Li Yue's attitude. They all felt that Li Yue was blinded by love. But who could know what had happened between Li Yue and Ye Lang? How could she not know whether Ye Lang was a weak person or not?

If he were a weak person, how could he have fought against the son of the Sword Saint, risking his life in the forest to save himself? If he were a weak person, how could he have remained calm in a situation like the water chamber and still managed to save people?

He had his reasons for doing this; perhaps it was because he disdained to take action!

Li Yue was unaware that Ye Lang could not make a move, as doing so would expose his identity. He usually used alchemy and martial arts techniques from the Martial Arts Treasury.

Originally, not many people knew about the martial arts techniques in the Martial Arts Treasury, but what was wrong with not knowing the moves? Those who had seen his skills knew that only Ye Lang knew this style, and if he made a move, he would be recognized immediately.

Quite a few people here have witnessed Ye Lang's skills!

Therefore, since Ye Lang couldn't take action himself, he chose what he considered a very normal option: to let Li Yue take action while he provided support from behind.

Yes, it's about providing support, not hiding behind her!

"Pretty boy, do you think you can just hide behind a woman?" The scoundrel, blocked by Li Yue, roared at Ye Lang. He didn't dare to go past Li Yue, not only because Li Yue was much stronger than him, but also because he didn't want to fall out with Li Yue.

"No, I can do other things too!" Ye Lang said.

"For example?" the beast in human clothing asked.

"For example... leaving is the best option! Li Yue, your Li Family doesn't welcome me, and I don't like this occasion either, it's so annoying! Goodbye, see you tomorrow!!" Ye Lang said to Li Yue, and then left.

There's no point in staying here anymore. Being entangled with these people won't lead to anything. It's better to leave it for tomorrow.

"Okay! See you tomorrow!" Li Yue nodded.

"Ah..."

No one expected that Ye Lang would leave so decisively. This was quite unexpected. By the time someone realized what was happening and tried to chase after him, he had already disappeared.

"Hmph! What a coward!!" Li Yan and the others said with disdain.

"Li Yue, how could you be with someone like that? He's awful! He's just a pretty face with no substance!" Many people surrounded Li Yue, including some noble ladies who had just been infatuated with him.

Although Ye Lang is extremely handsome, his behavior disappoints these noble ladies. They cannot see the heroic spirit in Ye Lang, but instead think that Ye Lang is like a coward.

"Really?" Li Yue simply smiled and replied, "I'm a little tired, I want to go inside and rest. Sorry everyone!"

At this moment, Li Yue suddenly realized how clever Ye Lang was. This kind of situation was indeed too tiring and completely meaningless!

Seeing Li Yue like this, everyone had no choice but to part on bad terms. Of course, this only applies to those who came specifically for Li Yue.

The banquet continued even after Ye Lang and Li Yue left, and it went on for quite some time until they roughly figured out how to handle Zhao Yarou's birthday party.

Don't forget, this is their real purpose!

However, Ye Lang also became a little more famous because of this incident. The news spread throughout the noble circles of the entire Soaring Sky Imperial City, and almost all the nobles knew of Ye Lang, a pretty boy who would hide behind women.

Ye Lang's reputation is already ruined here—no, it's the name Ford Focus that's Ford!

"Young Master, how could you do this? This will ruin your standing in Li Yue's heart. Look, she hasn't shown up for the past few days. It looks like things are going to fall apart this time!"

Athena was quite resentful, feeling that Ye Lang had ruined the plan and that it was bound to fail. They had spent almost a month on it, and she was somewhat unwilling to accept it.

Li Yue's continued absence over the past few days has led Athena to believe that the mission has failed!

"It's nothing, things have changed, that's fine, it saves me from feeling guilty!" Ye Lang said. "Lying is bad, especially deceiving people's feelings..."

What's the point of you saying this now?

"It's meaningless. I was just saying it. We'll continue doing what we need to do."

"..."

"What should we do now? Li Yue hasn't shown up for the past few days. Are we really going to Zhao Yarou's birthday party?" Athena said, frowning. This was the outcome she didn't want to see.

Entering the Imperial Palace was like entering a dragon's den or a tiger's lair for Ye Lang; it was extremely dangerous!

"At most I won't go, what's the big deal? I'm not pursuing Zhao Yarou, and besides, I never agreed to go," Ye Lang said nonchalantly.

"Oh right, I forgot! You don't have to go!" Athena slapped her forehead, lamenting how she could have forgotten something so important.

Although Zhao Yarou extended an invitation, Ye Lang didn't have to go. It wouldn't affect his plans, and Li Yue wouldn't change anything just because Ye Lang didn't go.

Of course, there are advantages to going, at least one more opportunity to contact Li Yue. However, if it is too dangerous, Ye Lang will give up the idea. Even if he doesn't give up, Athena and the others will make him give up.

"Yes, I just don't know what's wrong with Li Yue, she hasn't been out lately..." Ye Lang said, "Go and find out about this!"

"I understand, you don't need to tell me that. I'm sure we'll hear from you soon!" Athena replied.

"By the way, how are your negotiations going? What are Soaring Sky Empire's demands?" Ye Lang asked casually. He wasn't particularly concerned about this question, but it didn't hurt to ask.

"Soaring Sky Empire's offer is very generous, and we don't think we will refuse it. Their demands are not many; they just want to form an alliance with us," Athena said. In the past few days, besides dealing with Ye Lang's affairs, she has also spent a lot of time negotiating with the Soaring Sky Empire's representatives.