At those words, Yao Yuzhi froze completely on the spot, all her former sharpness gone. If she did not leave and hide as her brother said, would she truly end up getting their parents killed?
"Remember, do as I say. You must not tell anyone—not even A-Jing."
Yao Yulou emphasized it heavily once more, then turned to leave. But immediately, his entire body began to tremble violently, and he stopped.
He suddenly turned back and fiercely pulled Yao Yuzhi into an embrace. "Little sister, I'm begging you."
After whispering something softly into Yao Yuzhi's ear, he turned away again with resolute determination and flashed out of the Teng Residence at high speed.
He was going to Tyrant Nether Tavern to see Qian Ta.
On the street outside the Teng Residence...
Yao Yulou muttered, "Yuzhi, I absolutely cannot let you bear the same fate as me. And I can never assassinate A-Jing, so the task Pei Kuang gave me is destined to fail."
"So you must flee. You must go far, far away, where no one can ever find you."
"I can't let Thousand Kings Holy Tower use Father and Mother—or even my life—to threaten you anymore..."
"You must live well."
As he spoke, Yao Yulou walked on, swaying every three steps like a drunkard.
He continued murmuring to himself, "A-Jing, I know you're formidable, and I believe that one day you'll be able to break the Thousand Prison Tower. But for now, you can't solve my situation."
"So I'm sorry. I have to bear this myself, because my parents are still inside the Thousand Prison Tower!"
Pei Kuang had given him only three days. In such a short span, three days were not enough to accomplish anything.
No matter how miraculous Sikong Jing was, he could not possibly stop Pei