The Dragon Warrior Pair
DWP 234 - Surveillance Group
Toramasa explained that the Three Eternal Skulls had three core members. Each of these core members each of them had subordinates. Like Sian Jun and Tan Huan, both of them were also subordinates of the core members of the Three Eternal Skulls.
The Three Eternal Skulls were formed directly by Demon King Guo Wu. There was no information regarding Demon King Guo Wu, but Toramasa assumed that one of the Three Eternal Skulls residing in the Ma Empire had greater abilities than Tang Mu.
“The name of the core members of the Three Immortal Skulls residing in the Ma Empire is named Hong Yanlan. While the other two are in the Qing Empire.” Toramasa.
Hearing Toramasa allude to the Qing Empire certainly attracted Jing Yang's attention. He still remembered Ye Xiaoya who had left in the middle of the journey and headed towards the Qing Empire.
“Emperor, information about the Three Skulls is very little. If you give us a task to find information about them, we will look for it.”
Jing Yang shook his head hearing Toramasa's submission. Right now he wanted to focus his attention on the Skull Demon Island. The matter of the Three Eternal Skulls could not be ignored, but Jing Yang could not casually act considering that he held an important role.
Toramasa explained to Jing Yang that the Demon Skull Island was a large island in the middle of the sea. The Demon Skull Island was directly adjacent to the Yun Empire and the Jiang Empire.
The island surrounded by these mountains only has two entrance accesses. First the front gate or better known as the Tiger Mouth Gate. The second is the back gate or better known as the Gate of Death.
It was only fitting that the Demon Skull Island was called the strongest fortress because it was surrounded by high mountains. Besides that Jing Yang realized that the distance from Huaran Capital and the Demon Skull Island was very far.
“Maybe I can get there in three days, but they all need time.” Jing Yang clicked his tongue slowly.
“Emperor, every Fire Festival, security on the Devil Island Skull tightened. But that festival is the only chance we all have to finish off the entire Skull Demon Island members. If on another day, then the higher-ups of the Demon Skull Island will return to their respective territories.” Toramasa.
“This is useful information, Toramasa. Looks like your abilities are very useful.” Jing Yang smiled then stood up.
“Shen Mi, can they work under my command?” Jing Yang intended to form a special reconnaissance team under his command.
Shen Mi smiled at her inner Jing Yang question, “Emperor Yang, did you forget? The Five Color House was formed because of you and I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I formed the Dragon Treasure Tower also using your money, you could say all of this is yours. I only took care of it for you.”
Jing Yang had just recalled regarding the Dragon Treasure Tower which was now the largest trade association group in the Jiang Empire. Jing Yang had not expected Shen Mi to form the Dragon Treasure Tower without her knowledge.
“Shen Mi, there's not much I do for you. But you did a lot for me.” Jing Yang as much as possible wanted to repay Shen Mi's kindness in the future.
“Emperor Yang, I did this because of the decision and determination of my heart. Emperor Yang need not think of anything.” Shen Mi replied.
“Alright, from today you will work under my command...” Jing Yang formed a special scout group working under his orders.
The first task that Jing Yang gave to Toramasa and the Shinobi was to figure out the plans of the Ma Empire and Shi Empire.
Before leaving, Toramasa told Jing Yang that the martial world situation in the Jiang Empire was already very volatile. Arguably the battle on the Demon Skull Island was the biggest war in the history of the Jiang Empire.
The War of the Demon Skull Island would make some groups make moves to attack the weakened Jiang Empire.
Jing Yang already knew this and he would not allow people from the Ma Empire or Shi Empire to invade his country.
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After Toramasa's departure, Jing Yang and Shen Mi returned to chatting lightly. Shen Mi told Jing Yang that she had feelings for him all along. Shen Mi did not ask Jing Yang to reply to her now, yet she only wanted Jing Yang to understand.
“Emperor Yang, forgive me for my sassness. But I just want you to know. Since meeting you, I've set my heart. You are young, but you are special. I'm not asking for anything from you right now. If one day you've turned seventeen and become aware of a woman's feelings, you can reciprocate my feelings. At that time I will prepare my heart to receive the biggest decision of my life.”
Even as Shen Mi expressed her feelings, Jing Yang simply smiled and nodded his head at the confusion of what to answer.
‘I know Jing Yang is only thirteen years old, but I want him to know. Forgive me, Jing Yang if my confession weighs on you.’ Inner Shen Mi felt guilty seeing Jing Yang's tired face.
Finally Jing Yang said goodbye to Shen Mi for wanting to see Xue Bingyue. According to him, the appointment of the Moon Snow Island Matriarch event has been completed.
“Can I come?” Shen Mi reflexively stood up and volunteered.
“Bby." Jing Yang replied and extended his hand. Shen Mi looked puzzled as Jing Yang suddenly hugged her body and directly carried her flying.
“Eh?” Shen Mi blushed her face and was shocked as her body suddenly hugged Jing Yang.
Jing Yang carried Shen Mi's body casually as if the girl had no weight on her body. Another case with Shen Mi who felt worried if her weight was too heavy.
“Jing Yang, am I not too heavy for you?” Shen Mi asked and suddenly buried her head on Jing Yang's neck.
Jing Yang is relaxed and looks ordinary, “No. I think you're light Shen Mi.” Jing Yang accelerated his footsteps into the air before landing on Moon Snow Island and lowering Shen Mi's body.
Although short but Shen Mi really enjoyed Jing Yang's gentle treatment. Arriving at the Moon Snow Island, Jing Yang and Shen Mi walked towards the Lonely Cliff.
There Jing Yang was silent for a long time and stood staring into the cliff. While Shen Mi stood beside him observing the expression on Jing Yang's face that seemed to harbor all her sadness.
“Time so quickly passed..” Jing Yang muttered softly before smiling at Shen Mi who was watching her, “Areally not Shen Mi?”
“Eh?” Shen Mi awakens from her daydream as she watches Jing Yang's face, “I-Iya.”
Shen Mi knows Jing Yang's past. The different thing after not meeting Jing Yang for so long was this moment. Shen Mi had only first seen Jing Yang's facial expression and eye gaze like this.
“Somewhat awaits ahead there. But I have to face it. This battle involved many people. Among them have a family and people waiting for his arrival at home.” Jing Yang stared blankly at the depths of the Lonely Cliff as he said so.
The heavy weight on his shoulders was too great. For a thirteen-year-old boy, Jing Yang had borne this heavy burden all by himself. Jing Yang looks more mature because of the mysterious vision of the King of Hell who always remembers him about the future.
Yep, yeah, in the future the King of Hell once told Jing Yang to go through a mysterious vision through the boy's dream if in the future Jing Yang would do anything to protect the people he loved even if he had to dirty his hands.
Gradually Jing Yang actually moved away and became a cold-blooded killer who unconsciously began to hurt those closest to him.
Jing Yang looked at Shen Mi. This was not the first time Jing Yang showed his facial expression while being sad to women and Shen Mi was one of them.
Jing Yang hoped that someone could find him. Finding the part of her that was caught in the current of anxiety and despair.
As Jing Yang was speechless staring at the depths of the Lonely Gorge. Suddenly Xue Bingyue came over to him.
“Yang?” Xue Bingyue who had intended to go to the Lonely Cliff after the appointment of the Moon Snow Island Matriarch was over actually met with Jing Yang.
Xue Bingyue's gaze turned to a beautiful and graceful-looking girl standing beside Jing Yang.
‘If not mistakenly named Shen Mi?’ Inner Xue Bingyue.