Everyone had seen his strength. If he could cleave Yuan Se to death with a single stroke, he could surely bluff Wu Chang long enough for Yun Ji to escape with Niu Youdao.
"Fish you out?" Lü Wushuang flew into a rage. "Fish out what? At this point, try falling into Wu Chang's hands again. No one will be able to save you!"
Yuan Gang glanced at her and ignored her.
That dismissive reaction infuriated Lü Wushuang. Her good intentions had been treated like donkey liver and lungs; she wished she could stab him to death with one slash.
Niu Youdao remained silent, weighing the gains and losses. After a long while, he raised his eyes and stared into Yuan Gang's. "She's right. If anything truly goes wrong, I'm afraid no one will be able to fish you out."
Yuan Gang said, "Then avenge me. Better than having everyone's boat capsize together."
Niu Youdao turned to Yun Ji and decisively said, "We'll do as he says. You'll go too. There shouldn't be any trouble; consider it a precaution against the unexpected."
"Alright." Yun Ji nodded. She understood that, by Yuan Gang's own account, he was the one in the greatest danger.
She knew Yuan Gang well enough. Since he had said this, when the time came, he would certainly fight to the death to protect their escape.
Niu Youdao looked around at everyone. "Make your preparations. Pick a suitable time to set out in the next few days."
Lü Wushuang was angry—truly angry. She flicked her sleeve and left...
That night, on one bed, man and woman each occupied half. Yuan Gang lay on his side facing outward.
Lü Wushuang lay flat on her back, staring blankly at the ceiling for a long time before suddenly asking, "Can you listen