Chapter 883: Forcing Me to Take Action?

Chapter 883: Forcing Me to Take Action?

How could the passionate Su Kexin tolerate Xia Hanmo being captured? Just before, it felt like a missing person notice, and now it was like catching a criminal.

Ignoring everything else, without waiting for her father, Su Lingjiang, to arrive, she took up her sword and charged in to rescue her.

Although Su Kexin had made significant progress recently, and her surface cultivation was close to Lin Nuo’s previous record, at the fifth level initial stage, one person still couldn’t fight against many. This time, she couldn’t save anyone and ended up getting caught herself.

Such behavior was akin to cannon fodder—acting out of impulsive passion with no clarity on friend or foe. Charging in was simply a delivery to capture.

However, being the main character, Su Kexin wouldn’t end up as cannon fodder. The Dongwei side, seeing her as a Xuanyun Sect practitioner, had no intention of harming her. Yet, worried that she might seek help, they decided to detain her too.

“Let go of my aunt! What kind of heroes are you for capturing a kind-hearted weak lady? What crime has she committed for you to do this?”

Fueled by righteous indignation, Su Kexin reprimanded them, but there was nothing she could do but voice her protest.

“Stop wasting breath; this isn’t something you can interfere with. Now, let’s go back and wait for your trial!”

The Dongwei side wasn’t in a good mood, and they proceeded to take this group away to the dungeons.

Xia Hanmo felt deep sorrow and guilt; Su Kexin was so determined to save her, but who would have thought she would also end up captured?

“Miss Su… you shouldn’t have come… they won’t listen to reason…”

“Don’t worry, Aunt. We will find a way.”

Even though Su Kexin was captured, she didn’t seem too panicked; it appeared she had a plan up her sleeve.

People do grow; even a seemingly naïve protagonist like Su Kexin could evolve. Acting impulsively may easily lead to being cannon fodder, but this was something she had thought through.

If she was to forcibly rescue someone, success would be ideal, but if not, there were still backup plans.

By following Xia Hanmo into the prison, she could learn about Xia Hanmo’s situation, which would ease her mind a bit.

More importantly, she could make some markings along the way. This was something she had agreed on with Su Lingjiang; if anything happened, she would leave markers to let him know about her circumstances so he could come after her.

Su Kexin had also become someone who could think on her feet, slowly catching up to Lin Nuo, aiming to be someone worthy of him.

“What are you two chatting about? Less talking, shut up!”

Noticing Su Kexin and Xia Hanmo whispering, the Dongwei side pulled them apart, not allowing them to get close.

Gradually, they were taken back to the dungeons, where they were locked in cells.

Inside the capital’s dungeons, there were plenty of imprisoned prisoners, and the conditions were rather harsh. However, since Xia Hanmo was meant to be a bargaining chip and Su Kexin was a practitioner, they wouldn’t mistreat them; they locked them up with shackles, waiting for orders from above on how to proceed.

Though Su Kexin was restrained by shackles, she was constantly paying attention to Xia Hanmo. With Lin Nuo not present, it was her duty to keep an eye on her aunt’s safety.

“When will Dad come… hurry!”

Su Kexin was anxious; these Dongwei people were unpredictable in what dreadful deeds they might commit next.

…

“Lord, Luo Xiaoxue is leading the royal guards this way with great momentum. It seems she intends to attack the capital.”

A minister reported to the leader of Dongwei. They could detect the approach of the army.

“Attack? I don’t believe she would dare to do that.”

As the leader of Dongwei, Guo Ran stroked his long beard and stated without hesitation.

“Previously, we sent her an edict saying the emperor was critically ill, and she is just coming here. Besides, this capital is our territory, and the royal family is here. If they dare to make a move, it would surely be detrimental to them.”

Guo Ran had already calculated everything; this battle was a sure loss for Luo Xiaoxue. The royal guards and their allied forces would be under the control of Dongwei.

At that moment, another report came in:

“Report! The traitor Yu Xiu has been captured! Also, Lin Nuo’s mother, Xia Hanmo, has been caught! They’re now imprisoned, please give the order, my lord!”

“Hmm? Caught? Good. Lin Nuo is indeed a troublesome character. Now, send out an announcement in the city that Xia Hanmo and Yu Xiu are in cahoots, leaking secrets, betraying Puhan. The word will slowly spread to Lin Nuo. Secure the prison well; he will undoubtedly show up, and he will have to listen to us.”

“Yes!”

Hearing Guo Ran’s orders, his subordinates hurriedly took their leave, one side spreading the news within the city while the other reinforced the prison, waiting for Lin Nuo’s arrival.

Previously, there had been an incident where Lin Nuo infiltrated the prison to rescue a group of fox demons; that had been quite the disgrace, with them bullied helplessly.

Now, in the capital, their territory, such an incident wouldn’t happen again.

Just wait, Lin Nuo. If you dare to rush in, your mother is as good as gone.

…

Lin Nuo successfully infiltrated the capital. During this process, he left traces, giving the group of demon practitioners chasing him a chance to slip into the city as well.

At that time, Lin Nuo noticed Luo Yi and the others had also entered the city; the army was stationed outside, and she brought some people into the city.

It felt like stepping into a banquet at Hongmen, but if Luo Xiaoxue intended to attack directly, with so many common folks in the city, it would certainly lead to calamity. Besides, the royal family was at court; she couldn’t just turn a blind eye.

After all, it was Lin Nuo who encouraged her, so she believed he would help her, empowering her to act boldly.

No guts, no glory; this was indeed pretty risky.

Their entry into the city caused quite a stir. After all, Princess Luo Xiaoxue had arrived, leading the royal guards, which naturally astonished the common people, who swarmed around them.

However, the court was swiftly assembling their troops to disperse the masses. For now, they wouldn’t act against Luo Xiaoxue in front of so many people; they’d wait until they were at court before taking action.

“She really came, huh.”

Lin Nuo watched them enter the city from a distance without getting close. Things were getting lively; it was likely that Great威天龙 would encounter a conflict with Dongwei. Then the Refining Demon Sect’s group might join in, leading to an all-out brawl.

What a feast it would be! An exhilarating three-way battle, turning this capital into a hell on earth.

He would just sit back and watch the chaos unfold, feeling particularly pleased.

He loved watching dogs bite dogs, as long as Su Kexin wasn’t in the capital, this grand chaos would be no problem at all.

He suddenly recalled that the Xia family seemed to be in the city too.

But he didn’t concern himself much with the Xia family; they had little interaction and no ties, so he let it be. As long as Xia Hanmo wasn’t here, it was all right; she indeed wasn’t in the capital.

Great! Just waiting for the battle to begin.

Lin Nuo wanted to find a place to sip some tea and enjoy some snacks while watching the fight. Then he heard dreadful news.

Xia Hanmo and Yu Xiu were in cahoots, leaking secrets, and had been captured.

“What?!”

He was shocked. What was going on? Did Xia Hanmo use a transmission to send news here?

“Dammit.”

He cursed, realizing he could no longer just sit back and watch.