The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Ah Quan reported the whole incident to Wan Yuan, who seemed very pleased with a faint smile on his face.

"Ah Quan, look, you do have abilities. In the future, you should take your work seriously and not wait until I get mad before you do a good job, got it? Look at Ah Huan, his strength isn't even as good as yours, but whenever I ask him to do something, he always manages to resolve the matters perfectly," Wan Yuan said to Ah Quan.

Inwardly, Ah Quan could only curse.

Always doing a good job, isn't it just about hiding something? In Ah Quan's view, people who are good at hiding generally have a dark and gloomy psychology.

Just look at that Ah Huan, the guy looks like a dried-up corpse with skin and bones, I don't believe for a second that he doesn't have psychological issues.

"I got it, Sect Master. I'll remember that," of course, Ah Quan was very agreeable verbally.

"Well then, if there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave," Ah Quan added, not wanting to stay any longer. What if Wan Yuan asks him to deal with Tang Rao again?

In all honesty, Ah Quan had no desire to tangle with Tang Rao and couldn't fathom why Wan Yuan insisted on antagonizing Tang Rao.

It's true that Tang Rao killed Cai Guanghui and the others, but everyone knew what those people had done. They got what they deserved.

Besides, if Tang Rao could take down Cai Guanghui and his crew, he must have other impressive skills.

Such a tough nut to crack, does it really need to be chewed on?

This is insane!

"Wait, I still have something to say." However, Wan Yuan did not agree to let Ah Quan leave.

Ah Quan felt like he was going crazy. Just let me go, will you? You said Ah Huan was capable, so let Ah Huan deal with Tang Rao. I can't do it, I'm a coward, I don't want to die.

"Now that Tang Rao's background is clear, we naturally need to take action. Ah Quan, you did a good job this time, and I think you should keep up the good work and take this momentum to capture Tang Rao directly!" Wan Yuan stated.

In Ah Quan's heart, ten thousand alpacas were screaming, so you really want to send me again.

To hell with that, I won't go!

Of course, Ah Quan couldn't outright refuse or speak his mind directly. That would displease Wan Yuan, which might end up getting himself killed.

"Sect Master, I have something to say," Ah Quan spoke, "I think, well, I've already failed last time. If I go again, I might end up with a psychological shadow, and I might fail again. It's no big deal if Tang Rao kills me, I'd sacrifice myself proudly for the sect. But this all comes back to us losing face for the Qinghe Sect. So I think we should send someone more likely to succeed, and I feel Ah Huan is quite capable, definitely able to succeed."

Wan Yuan and Ah Huan both watched Ah Quan.

Both of them clearly understood what Ah Quan was trying to say, which was just an excuse to not go. Speaking as if he's truly proud to sacrifice for the sect, don't be ridiculous.

"Ah Quan, you need to learn to overcome the fear in your heart. If you can't even get past this hurdle, I worry about your future. You need an open and unobstructed Mental Realm to break through to the next Realm. If you can successfully take down Tang Rao this time, you might even advance into the Luo Xian Realm Nine," Wan Yuan said.

"You think I'm an idiot? Save that kind of talk for the greenhorns who have no experience in the world," Ah Quan grumbled to himself.

"Sect Master, I am truly considering our Qinghe Sect. If I really get taken down by Tang Rao, it's not just about losing face for the sect, but you'll also lose a loyal subordinate!" Ah Quan continued, I just don't want to go, why can't you respect my opinion?

Ah Huan has been blowing his own trumpet, so let him go.

"I will go with you!" That's when Ah Huan spoke up, glancing at Ah Quan with what seemed to be a hint of scorn.

Ah Quan was very annoyed by Ah Huan's disdain. You're just in Luo Xian Realm Six, how dare you look down on me. If the Sect Master weren't here, I'd beat you to death.

"Then it's settled. Ah Quan, take the five people who work with you and go with Ah Huan. This time, we must capture Tang Rao. Just attack when you get there, don't worry about anything else," Wan Yuan said.

Ah Quan: "..."

Wan Yuan had made himself clear to this extent, and of course, Ah Quan was in no position to refuse anymore. If he nagged any further, Wan Yuan was sure to lose his temper.

If Wan Yuan lost his temper, the result would be a serious scolding but in the end, the mission would still have to be carried out.

"I understand, Sect Master. I'll go call the people over, and then we'll set out," Ah Quan said, and Wan Yuan nodded in response, promptly leaving the hall.

After Ah Quan left, Wan Yuan's expression darkened.

"This damn brat, now he's even learned to be sneaky!" Wan Yuan slammed his palm on the chair, evidently displeased.

"It's human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm, totally normal. It's just that you, Sect Master, have been too lenient with Ah Quan. His loyalty has its limits, be wary of that," Ah Huan spoke calmly.

Though the words were unpleasant, they hit the nail on the head.

"I know. This time when you go, primarily observe. Try your best not to make a move or reveal yourself. Of course, Tang Rao's Space Ring must be gotten directly; it can't pass through Ah Quan's hands," Wan Yuan stated, making it abundantly clear that between Ah Quan and Ah Huan, he trusted Ah Huan more.

...

Half an hour later, Ah Quan left with five people who were in coordination with him. As for Ah Huan, he still lurked in secret, completely out of sight.

"Brother Quan, you... didn't refuse?" Liu Xiangbang cautiously sent a telepathic message to Ah Quan.

Ah Quan rolled his eyes: "How did I not refuse? I was this close to throwing a tantrum on the ground saying I didn't want to go. But what's the use of refusing? They insisted on making me go, saying to have Ah Huan join for extra security."

"Security my ass..."

"I'd like to say the same."

Neither Liu Xiangbang nor Ah Quan had any interest or confidence in this so-called operation to take down Tang Rao.

If Tang Rao could completely outmaneuver them last time, why couldn't he do it again?

Moreover, the thirty men previously sent, even if not too powerful, were still thirty in number. To have vanished into thin air without a trace or message, just the thought of it spelled trouble.

"Brother Quan, I think, this time, we should hide if we can. If all else fails, we run. In the end, our own lives are what matter most. Otherwise, let's just push Ah Huan out there; if he's so capable, let him show off," Liu Xiangbang suggested.

"I'd like to, but that bastard Ah Huan is so damn cunning, there's no way to push him out," Ah Quan shook his head. It wasn't that he lacked the confidence, but that Ah Huan was too troublesome to deal with.

"Actually... that's not so difficult..." Liu Xiangbang's eyes flickered as he spoke suggestively.

Ah Quan looked at Liu Xiangbang in surprise and then gestured for him to elaborate.

"Brother Quan, I made the acquaintance of a guy in Bounty City, remember?"

"That scout named Xiao Hua?"

"Right, Xiao Hua has quite some abilities in Bounty City. If he makes contact with Tang Rao, he'll definitely get through. When the time comes, we divulge Ah Huan's information, letting Tang Rao focus on him instead. This way, we can keep out of the mess," Liu Xiangbang elaborated.

"This... put bluntly, is betraying the Sect," Ah Quan frowned.