Chapter 46: The Price of Life and Love

“Hahaha, I knew it! I knew you wouldn’t let this old man leave so easily.

No wonder, from the moment I first stepped into this room, I felt an aura of death.

The bedroom is thick with ice elements, used to freeze the deceased, ensuring his body doesn’t decay, I presume.

Not bad at all.

The divine art of resurrection is indeed not an empty boast; I admit I possess it.

However, if you wish to save a stranger, I regretfully cannot agree.

Of course, if you were to reconsider that other matter, perhaps I might not be entirely unwilling.

Enough, let’s leave this matter here for now.

I’ll observe your performance tomorrow, Xiyue; do not disappoint the hopes I place in you.”

The Pope, his back to Ouyang Xiyue, his facial expression and verbal inflections unreadable, waved a hand dismissively before departing.

Ouyang Xiyue had instinctively moved to stop him.

Yet, he knew full well that with his own strength, he stood no chance.

‘Stop deluding yourself, Ouyang Xiyue.

Who is the Pope? What is his standing?’

Ah, well, if the Pope has made himself so clear, he is effectively coercing me into marrying his beloved granddaughter.

Marriage, I’d once vowed to base my own happiness upon, but this is a matter of life and death.

Forget it, I cannot afford to overthink this.

If I am to save someone, it seems I must sacrifice myself!

Ouyang Xiyue, having made his decision, gritted his teeth and declared.

‘Tomorrow?

But tomorrow… I promised Night Xuehui I would go to her.

She said she had something to discuss with me, something mysterious too… It seems I’ll have to stand her up again.

My apologies, I should call her.’

–Doo-doo-doo…

–“Hello, is that Night Xuehui? It’s Xiyue.

I have something I need to tell you…” Ouyang Xiyue’ spoke, his voice heavy.

A moment of silence followed from the other end of the line, then a similarly low voice replied.

–“I know.

Go ahead… Is something wrong?”

–“Tomorrow… I might have some matters… so, I… I won’t be able to make it… Can I not come tomorrow?

I’ll find a way to make it up to you afterward; you can ask for anything then.” Ouyang Xiyue began hesitantly, but then gritted his teeth and finished in one breath.

–“…………” Silence, a stretch of silence…

–“Standing me up again?

Fine, I understand.” Night Xuehui uttered a brief sentence before swiftly hanging up.

Listening to the dial tone, Ouyang Xiyue’s heart thumped with unease.

‘It seems Night Xuehui is truly angry this time… I’m truly sorry.

But this is a matter of life and death; I cannot afford to delay it.’

‘Night Xuehui, I will find a way to compensate you… I will atone for my mistake.

As long as you’re not angry with me, everything will be fine…’ Ouyang Xiyue thought, a hint of frustration stirring within him.

Upon returning to his bedroom, Ouyang Xiyue gazed at the ice-sealed area.

‘Ah, Moxuan, wait for me.

I won’t make you wait too long.

Tomorrow, I will give my all.

From now on, just rest assured and leave everything to me.’

Doo-doo-doo, the phone in Ouyang Xiyue’s hand suddenly rang.

–“Hello, is that Lord Xiyue?” Shangguan Yun’s anxious voice came through the receiver.

–“Hm? Yun’er, what’s wrong?” Ouyang Xiyue inquired.

–“Something terrible has happened! Have you seen the news?

No, you must not have.

A branch family of the prominent Ye family was annihilated overnight, including their family head.

This incident has shaken the Holy Spirit Continent and even alerted the King.

He has already ordered an investigation, and we don’t know what the outcome will be,” Shangguan Yun explained urgently.

–“Oh, is that so?

It seems the perpetrator must be incredibly powerful.

After all, even a branch of the Ye family possesses considerable strength.

Perhaps the Ye family offended someone,” Ouyang Xiyue said, his tone laced with feigned confusion, as if utterly unaware of the event.

‘Hmph, how could I not know?

After all, I was the one who did it.

But speaking of that Prime Minister, Minmin brought so many people that day, yet nothing was exposed.

It seems that fellow is not simple; he possesses some real cunning.

I remember just throwing out a