Chapter 1065: Chapter 1035:
Chapter 1035:
At the airport, the Red Robed Sect Leader and Brofei respectfully waited inside the airport. The two entered through the presidential passage, and the black Rolls Royce appeared dignified and grand, like a long box resting on the tarmac. The plane slowly docked on the tarmac, and important officials from the Government of Canada came to greet, accompanied by a salute of twenty-eight cannons as the highest form of honor.
The Old Madam wore a look of dignity and kindness. She smiled warmly at everyone. Seeing the expression on the Old Madam’s face, Brofei and the Red Robed Sect Leader couldn’t help but relax. Perhaps the Old Madam simply grew tired of staying in the Temple of the Gods and was merely planning to vacation in Ottawa, thinking they might have been overthinking the situation.
"Sister, maybe we thought too much!" Brofei showed a relaxed smile.
"Let’s hope so!" The Red Robed Sect Leader was not as relaxed, the stone in her heart had yet to be lifted.
After the Old Madam was received by the Prime Minister of Canada, she got into the Rolls Royce car. Throughout the journey, the Red Robed Sect Leader and Brofei helped the Old Madam until she boarded the car, bidding farewell to those who came to welcome her. The convoy slowly left through the presidential passage, heading towards the Canadian Parliament Building.
The Old Madam maintained a very amiable demeanor along the way, displaying kindness like a typical elderly lady. She didn’t inquire about the progress of any tasks, nor did she reprimand the Red Robed Sect Leader and Brofei for their previous mission failures. Brofei felt delighted, relieved that her earlier speculations did not come true, allowing her to chat casually with the Old Madam. Yet, none of this eased the Red Robed Sect Leader’s tension.
Among all the women in the Church Court, only the Red Robed Sect Leader understood the Old Madam best. She knew the Old Madam’s character well. There must be something significant about this visit. Although she appeared kind and amiable now, it still couldn’t hide the trace of anger lurking in her eyes.
The Red Robed Sect Leader understood that the more relaxed and kind the Old Madam appeared, the bigger the matter at hand must be. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have made a special trip to Ottawa. Because the demon barrier within her was not completely eradicated, if anything unexpected occurred, she wouldn’t have time to retreat to a place of seclusion.
If it wasn’t something major, she definitely wouldn’t be here. The Red Robed Sect Leader had prepared herself for punishment internally. Perhaps it was discovered that she repeatedly let Ye Chen go, after all, paper can’t wrap fire. If things got exposed, severe consequences would surely follow. The Red Robed Sect Leader had braced herself for the worst.
As the car slowly entered the Congress Building, the entrance of the building was immediately sealed by church guards brought by the Old Madam. Without the Old Madam’s orders, no one could enter or exit. This was unknown to the Red Robed Sect Leader and Brofei.
"Grandma, now that you’re in Ottawa, you must have a great time!" Brofei smiled warmly at the Old Madam.
"I will!" The Old Madam nodded, her face still harmonious. Suddenly, she shifted her tone and said, "But before having fun, I must settle a matter in my heart. Otherwise, with it lingering, how can I enjoy myself thoroughly?"
"Oh? What matter is troubling you, Grandma? Tell us, maybe my sister and I could help!" Brofei still hadn’t developed any suspicion about the Old Madam’s sudden visit.
The Old Madam chuckled, turning to give a meaningful glance at the Red Clothes Great Master beside her, and said with a smile, "Yanzi, what punishment do you think should befall someone who betrays the Church Court?"
"Execution!" The Red Robed Sect Leader promptly replied.
"And what if someone communicates illicitly with those outside the Church Court?" The Old Madam’s expression suddenly turned serious, revealing a hint of killing intent in her eyes. This murderous aura instantly chilled the surrounding temperature by several degrees. The Red Robed Sect Leader’s face changed rapidly, and she forced herself to calm down, respectfully saying, "The crime of illicit communication also merits execution!"
"Yanzi, do you acknowledge your mistakes?" The Old Madam harshly reprimanded.
"I... I..." The Red Robed Sect Leader was somewhat stunned, unsure what to say. She didn’t know if the Old Madam was deliberately testing or had already obtained evidence, leaving her at a loss.
"What should be made of the accusation of communicating illicitly with Ye Chen?" The Old Madam appeared calm and composed, causing both the Red Robed Sect Leader and Brofei to be terrified out of their wits. The Red Clothes Great Master was so frightened that she immediately knelt and pleaded for mercy: "Grandma, please sentence Yanzi to death!"
"Huh?" The Old Madam was surprised; she hadn’t expected the Red Clothes Great Master to plead for mercy so quickly, which caught her a bit off guard. She asked with a smiling face, "What is your crime?"
"Didn’t Grandma just say there was an illicit relationship between Yanzi and Ye Chen?" The Red Clothes Great Master looked at her grandmother in confusion.
"So, you’re admitting it?" The Old Madam looked at Yanzi with a chuckle.
"Since Grandma has already investigated, Yanzi won’t say more!" The Red Robed Sect Leader knelt on the ground, saying, "I admit those illicit matters between me and Ye Chen. Yanzi’s life is given by Grandma, and if Grandma wants to reclaim it, Yanzi is willing at any time."
The reaction of the Red Robed Sect Leader left the Old Madam unsure of what to do, as she internally didn’t want to trouble the Red Robed Sect Leader. Her main reason for coming to Ottawa was to find Ye Chen and eliminate him, thoroughly resolving an old matter in her heart. As for the Red Robed Sect Leader, keeping her was still of some use — she could attract Ye Chen, and the Church Court seemed to still have her role.
"Forget it!" The Old Madam sighed before saying, "Yanzi, I’ve raised you for over twenty years, and this is how you repay me? You truly disappoint me!"
"Grandma!" The Red Robed Sect Leader hurriedly knelt and prostrated on the ground, crying out, "It’s Yanzi who has wronged you, Yanzi is unworthy of your nurturing grace. I beseech Grandma to send me to the law court as a warning to others!"
"How could I ever bear to kill you? I’ve always treated you like my own granddaughter!" The Old Madam took a deep breath and said, "More than twenty years ago, I personally killed my foster daughter. I don’t want to make such a foolish mistake again after all these years. Alas..."
After the Old Madam finished speaking, she stood up and left. Behind her, Yanzi knelt on the ground, crying and begging the Old Madam to grant her death. The Old Madam ignored her plea and simply left the scene. She did this to make the Red Robed Sect Leader reflect on herself. Little did she know that the Red Robed Sect Leader’s heart was already filled with Ye Chen’s shadow. Making her completely forget Ye Chen was an impossible task.
After the Old Madam left, Brofei hurriedly stepped forward to help the Red Robed Sect Leader up. By now, the Red Robed Sect Leader had stopped crying. Her expression was calm and numb. She glanced at Brofei and said, "Brofei, it seems that Grandma has already investigated everything about us!"
"Yes, but Grandma is magnanimous. She didn’t hold us accountable!" Brofei said with a smile.
"No!" The Red Robed Sect Leader immediately shook her head and said, "It’s not that she’s not holding us accountable; she just doesn’t want to alert the enemy prematurely. Grandma must have her own plans."
"What plans?" Brofei was taken aback.
"She’s definitely planning to cause trouble for Ye Chen!" The Red Robed Sect Leader squinted her eyes, a trace of cold light emanating from them.
"Ah? Then... what should we do?" Brofei urgently asked.
"No, I must go and inform Ye Chen immediately!" The Red Robed Sect Leader took a deep breath.
"Sister, if you go to inform Ye Chen now, wouldn’t that be courting death?" Brofei looked anxiously at the Red Robed Sect Leader and said, "If Grandma finds out, your life will be hard to save!"
"At this point, my life is no longer important!" The Red Robed Sect Leader gritted her teeth and said, "No matter what, I must get the message to Ye Chen. Otherwise, Ye Chen won’t be able to escape Grandma’s hunt!"
"Why don’t I go instead?" Brofei said urgently.
"No, I’m the only one who can do this right!" The Red Robed Sect Leader had her own plan in mind. If Ye Chen didn’t listen to her, she would have to reveal her identity to him, allowing Ye Chen to leave Sunset City and avoid the Old Madam’s pursuit.
"Alright, I’ll try my best to deal with Grandma!" Brofei nodded.
Immediately, the Red Robed Sect Leader left the Congress Building. Shortly after she left, a seductive and alluring woman emerged from the darkness, a strange smile playing at the corners of her mouth. She then said, "Yanzi, don’t blame me for being rude. As the ancient saying goes, if people don’t look out for themselves, they’ll be condemned by heaven and earth. Humph!"
After speaking, the woman turned and left the Congress Building, then entered the Old Madam’s room to truthfully report the Red Robed Sect Leader’s departure. The Old Madam frowned and said, "Yanzi truly lives up to her name. From my actions, she could judge my intentions this time. Humph, she plans to pass the message to Ye Chen so he can save his life. But I’ll kill Ye Chen right in front of her!"
Speaking these words, a cold, sharp killing intent emanated from the Old Madam’s words. This killing aura made even the seductive and alluring Bai He take several steps back. The Old Madam was formidable, something even Bai He feared. A murderous Old Madam was indeed terrifying.
The Old Madam and Bai He quickly vanished into the darkness. The old and the young disappeared in the blink of an eye.
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Sunset City was bustling at this time, with celebrations welcoming Ye Chen’s return and the gathering of the Four Hidden Generals. Good food and wine were plentiful. In the outer city, rows of guards stood on duty patrolling. In the inner city, a bonfire party was underway, with Feng Zhixiao, Jimmy, and others gathered together. Even some idle soldiers joined in, raising several large flames in the inner city. A lamb was set up on a spit over the flames, brushed with barbecue oil and honey. As it roasted over the fire, a savory aroma sizzled up.
"Smells so good!" Feng Zhixiao couldn’t help but sniff the air.
"Hehe, just looking at it makes me want to take a big bite!" Li Tieniu, staring at the roasting lamb on the spit, couldn’t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva said, "Let me say this first, one of those lamb legs is mine. Don’t anyone try to fight me for it!"
"Get out of here, the lamb leg can’t be reserved in advance. At most, the lamb rump is yours first!" Feng Zhixiao glared at Li Tieniu and said, "Brother Chen hasn’t even spoken yet. Where do you get the right to say anything?"
"Uh..." Li Tieniu looked at Ye Chen awkwardly and said, "One lamb leg is Brother Chen’s, and the other hind leg is mine!"
"Shoo shoo..."
Immediately, everyone began to squabble over a single lamb hind leg, unwilling to let go of it. After all, only those two hind legs on the whole lamb were the most delicious and chewy, leaving people craving for more after just one bite.