240 The Stakes of Life
Fei Yue is not dead. Xiao Hei's words really made Uccha's face change drastically.
Actually, it's not that he's not dead, but maybe he's not dead, but there's no need to make it so clear now. When Xiao Hei was trapped in the tunnels of the Hail Snow Palace, he asked Utcha about Hou Feiyue's whereabouts, but at that time, Utcha's answer was "She is dead".
However, after Xiao Hei listened to Shen Yan'er's words, he had doubts about Fei Yue's life and death. Before announcing that Fei Yue was still alive, he thought that Ucha had told him that Fei Yue was dead, because he didn't want him to find Fei Yue and bring her back to the village, but now Ucha's stunned expression told him that Ucha really didn't know Fei Yue's whereabouts, and even thought she was dead.
"Where is she?" Utza asked. He had long been unable to keep his composure, his throat choked dry, his lips trembling uncontrollably, trying to suppress the excitement in his chest.
Of course, Xiao Hei would not sue him so lightly, but put forward a condition: "Let us get out of here, and I will tell you her whereabouts." Although it was a negotiation, it came out of the mouth of Xiao Hei, who couldn't speak seriously, and this sentence became a little soft and indifferent, losing its supposed threat.
Even so, Ucha was still shocked by Xiao Hei's staring at him, swallowed his throat dryly, and couldn't speak. Shen Yan'er and Xiao Qing behind Xiao Hei didn't dare to make a sound, and watched the development of the situation nervously. That's when —
"It's not up to him to let you go, it's me who has the final say."
A voice interrupted the conversation between Blackie and Utsa. The owner of the voice was none other than Phoenix Ke, with overt contempt in his arrogant tone. His knife was always across Blackie's neck, but Blackie ignored his saga. Talking to Usa all the time has insulted his pride, so his expression is particularly gloomy and terrifying at the moment.
Suddenly! Phoenix Ke's face changed drastically, and he suddenly withdrew his sword-holding hand, and quickly took two steps back. In a panic, he almost didn't stand firm, and his body shook violently. He looked up in disbelief and glared at the motionless little black in hatred.
In fact, Xiao Hei didn't do anything, just moved his gaze over.
That's all, Phoenix Ke felt the killing intent shot out of Xiao Hei's eyes. In that moment, the instinct of fear overcame his dignity. He forgot to swing his sword. Instead, they can only dodge backwards. It wasn't until I regained my footing that I realized what a shame I had just had.
"You want to kill me?" Phoenix Ke, who quickly regained his composure, sneered. He raised his eyes to meet the dark and deep pupils of the little black. Suddenly, he asked, "Do you want to see my hostages?" ”
It was this sentence that completely reversed the situation and made Xiao Hei miserable.
"Sister in your hands?" Xiao Hei hurriedly asked, his eyes had become flustered. Can threaten Blackie's hostages. There is only one Baoyin in the entire palace. After hearing Phoenix Ke's words. Shen Yan'er also breathed a sigh of relief. The palms of his hands were covered with cold sweat.
Sure enough, Phoenix Ke sneered and nodded slightly. He turned his head and raised his chin at a man who looked like the leader of the Imperial Fleet. The man immediately raised his hand. Motioned to another team of guards blocking the palace gate to pledge people up.
In the next second, I saw that Baoyin, whose hands were tied behind his back, his hair was messily draped over his shoulders, and his clothes were stained with blood.
The Hailsnow Palace is the place where the walking corpses erupted, and Bao Yin, who escaped from the Hail Palace to the Arch, must have experienced countless battles along the way. No wonder she had a haggard countenance and dull eyes, as if she had died once. It wasn't until the guard who was holding her gave her a push on the back of her shoulder that she slowly lifted her head.
When her eyes searched for a familiar figure in the crowd, and finally fixed on Xiao Hei's face, she instantly seemed to be a different person, completely sobering up from her malaise.
"Xuanli?" Bao Yin gasped, her voice as if she was about to cry.
"Sister!" Xiao Hei shouted, wanting to rush over, but was blocked by Phoenix Ke.
The hostage is indeed Baoyin. Shen Yan'er subconsciously bit her lip.
"Are you still going out of the palace now?" Phoenix Ke, who had the chance to win, stared indifferently at the flustered Xiao Hei. He didn't bow his head, but he pointed to the ground with his finger and said viciously: "As long as you dare to take another step forward, I will send her to the Yellow Spring." ”
However, as far as he spoke, Phoenix Ke's fierce expression instantly froze on his face. Not for anything else, just for him to feel a trace of the coldness peculiar to the sword coming from his neck. The cool air quickly spread through his skin to his brain, causing his scalp to tingle.
He turned his head slightly, stared at the person holding the sword behind him in disbelief, and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth with all his might: "Utsa, you dare to betray me?" ”
That's right, the person who threatened him with his sword was the wizard he brought back to the Phoenix Dynasty from An Li, gave him high officials, gave him glory and wealth, and gave him absolute freedom and trust.
Phoenix Ke would never have dreamed that Ucha would betray him. Even if Ucha didn't kill him, the threat of drawing his sword would be a capital offense. Utza has embarked on a point of no return, and even the room for regret has been lost.
"The answer to that question is......" Ucha took a deep breath and spoke to Blackie. But in the process, his eyes have been locked on Phoenix Ke, threatening Phoenix Ke not to act rashly. "I do want atonement. If there is a chance, even if it is just a small opportunity as grit – I want to atone for my sins. ”
"He's lying to you!"
Phoenix Ke roared frantically, but Ucha remained calm. He has already made an awareness in his heart, even in the face of death, he can see death as home. He said calmly: "Even if you are lying to me, I have to bet on that possibility." ”
Neither Xiao Hei nor Shen Yan'er could prove whether Fei Yue was dead or alive, but Ucha was willing to gamble with his life. The price he paid was his rights and status in the Phoenix Dynasty, and even his life, and in exchange for only a glimmer of possibility.
"You're crazy!" The phoenix was furious and scolded angrily one after another. However, Utza took him hostage and slowly retreated in full view of everyone. Xiao Hei, Shen Yan'er, and Xiao Qing hurriedly followed behind Wu Cha and approached the palace gate step by step.
"Put Bao Yin." Shen Yan'er said to Phoenix Ke. By this time, they had come to a place only two steps away from Bao Yin. The guard holding Baoyin looked at Phoenix Ke's face, and Phoenix Ke, whose gray face was frustrated, could only nod.
The guard let go of his hand, and Bao Yin, who had regained his freedom, fell forward as soon as he took a step. Xiao Hei hurriedly stepped forward, hugged Bao Yin's fragile body, and whispered in her ear with concern, while Bao Yin choked and sobbed in Xiao Hei's arms. Shen Yan'er couldn't hear what they were talking about, but this kind of picture made her feel strange. (To be continued......)