Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 1661: Chapter 1654: You Have No Choice

”Judge, aren’t you going too far?” Avril said with a grim expression. If Charles enters the Yanhuang Group, it’s akin to handing over his life to them.

”Too far? Avril, don’t you find that statement laughable? In this world, it’s the victor who writes history. If I lost this time and said you were being excessive, would you spare me?”

Lu Tianxing’s face showed a hint of mockery as his gaze fell on Charles: ”Charles, you can choose now: either go to the Yanhuang Group for a while, or we can continue our little game. Although we may not be able to kill you, we can certainly delay you. I believe other Beijing families wouldn’t mind beating a dog when it’s down, don’t you think?”

Charles remained silent, his eyes chillingly scanning the surroundings, a formidable air exuding from him. He awaited Avril’s command, prepared to act immediately, determined to send Avril safely back to the Church, even at the cost of his life.

Listening to Lu Tianxing, Avril fell into silence, deep in thought. Charles absolutely couldn’t die, but once he entered the Yanhuang Group, he might be controlled by them. If she didn’t agree, Lu Tianxing would undoubtedly act, ensuring Charles wouldn’t leave alive. Cangwu and others might not be able to kill Charles, but they only need to hold him until the Yanhuang Group reinforcements arrive, sealing his fate.

Lu Tianxing didn’t urge anything, instead scanning the surroundings with indifference.

At this moment, the entire Great Wall had become a living hell, with corpses everywhere. The thick scent of blood suffused the air, giving the sensation of soaking in a bloody pit, with the taste of blood filling the mouth and nose.

Lu Haoyue, Han Zifeng, and others stood by Lu Tianxing’s side, coldly staring at Charles, not hesitating to assault this peak of late-stage mythical power if necessary.

The atmosphere atop the Great Wall was intensely oppressive, with nobody speaking, all awaiting Charles’s choice.

Meanwhile, in another direction, Lin Yafei and Situ Feng stood, observing the unfolding drama atop the Great Wall.

”Hall Master, it seems the matter has nearly been resolved. Should we leave?” Situ Feng asked Lin Yafei.

”Have our people outside sent any messages back?” Lin Yafei took a deep breath, turning her head to look at Situ Feng.

”Messages have arrived. Several of those who slipped through have been killed; the remaining are being hunted down. News should arrive soon. Additionally, Lu Family Guards are also pursuing these individuals,” Situ Feng quickly replied.

”Understood.”

Lin Yafei nodded, slowly saying: ”Since things here are settled, nothing significant remains. Let’s go! Oh, and have those guys we caught three days ago talked? Have we discovered their identities?”

”No.”

Situ Feng shook his head and said: ”Their identities are shrouded in darkness; there’s no way to trace them. Moreover, these three seem trained against interrogation, so they haven’t spoken at all.”

”Not talking? Hmph, since they’re refusing a toast only to drink punishment, they can’t blame me for being ruthless. Not long ago, we recruited a martial artist, remember? Didn’t he say his ancestors made a living from prisons? And they left a specialized book on the subject? Let him try. Not talking? I’m curious to see whose resolve is stronger, theirs or the knife in my hand.”

With that, Lin Yafei turned and walked outside. She’d come to watch a spectacle, and now that the show was over and hidden threats couldn’t harm Lu Tianxing, there was no need for her to stay.

On the Great Wall.

After a long pause, Avril slowly spoke: ”Alright, Judge, I can agree to your request on behalf of Bishop Charles, but I have a condition. You must agree, or I’ll never compromise, even if it means mutual destruction.”

”What condition?” Lu Tianxing immediately asked.

”Bishop Charles can visit Yanhuang Group as a guest until you leave Beijing, but you can’t seal his abilities. I promise he won’t leave Yanhuang Group before your departure from Beijing....”

”That’s impossible.”

Before Avril could finish, Lu Tianxing interrupted her, saying: ”Your guarantee is worthless to me.”

”You...”

Avril’s eyes flashed with anger at Lu Tianxing’s blunt words, taking a deep breath before saying: ”I can act as a hostage, staying by your side.”

”Avril, you are my hostage right now; this condition is neither here nor there for me.”

Lu Tianxing said indifferently, ”Of course, it’s not impossible not to seal his power, as long as he takes this poison.”

As he spoke, Lu Tianxing flipped his palm, and a brown pill appeared in his hand: ”This is a poison made from the Six-winged Golden Cicada, and I believe you’ve heard of its name, the Soul Devouring Pill. Once ingested, there’s no antidote, and it will erupt once a year, leaving one wishing for death rather than life. If Charles takes this Soul Devouring Pill, then I won’t seal his power, and before I leave Beijing, I will give him the complete antidote.”

”That’s impossible, you’re dreaming.”

Before Lu Tianxing’s words had finished, Avril refused without a second thought. During her time in Beijing, she had also heard of the notorious reputation of the Soul Devouring Pill. If Charles ingested it, his life would be entirely controlled by Lu Tianxing.

Lu Tianxing ignored Avril and instead focused his gaze on Charles: ”Charles, what do you choose, to perish together with Avril or take the Soul Devouring Pill to bet on whether I will keep my promise.”

Charles did not speak, he merely gave Lu Tianxing a deep look and said in a serious tone: ”I choose to take the Soul Devouring Pill, but I hope you’ll remember to ensure the Holy Daughter’s safety. Otherwise, with my strength, killing you would be just a matter of moments. I hope you understand.”

”Rest assured, I don’t want Avril to die, just as you don’t want Avril to die in China.”

Lu Tianxing smiled faintly, flicked his fingers, and the Soul Devouring Pill flew towards Charles like lightning.

Charles reached out and caught the Soul Devouring Pill directly in his hand, hesitated slightly, and then tilted his head back and swallowed the Soul Devouring Pill.

”Bishop Charles....”

Upon seeing this scene, Avril cried out loudly and struggled desperately, wanting to rush to Charles, but Lu Tianxing held her shoulders tightly, preventing her from moving even an inch.

”Holy Daughter, I’m fine, it’s just a poison, nothing serious. As long as you’re safe and sound, that’s enough. After all, he promised to give me the antidote when he leaves Beijing, so it’s okay.”

Charles looked at Avril, a gentle, kind expression flashing across his aged face, devoid of any blame toward Avril, but rather showing a faint smile.

Actually, the reason Charles was so determined to help Avril was not only because she was the Holy Daughter of the Church, but also because he was the one who raised Avril from a young age. Although Avril was not his blood relative, she was dearer to him than a blood relative, akin to his granddaughter. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen to assist Avril so tirelessly, despite knowing that a Female Pope had never existed in the Church. It was simply because, to him, Avril was his granddaughter, not just the so-called Holy Daughter.

”Charles....”

Upon hearing Charles’ words, Avril’s delicate body trembled fiercely, unable to control her inner tumult, crystalline tears sliding down from her cheeks.

She had lost her parents at a young age, and it was Pope Edward who brought her back to the Church from outside. Once in the Church, it was Charles who raised her. Every time she was mischievous, Charles would always smile at her and never blame her, sometimes even indulging her playfulness. In her heart, Charles was her only family in this world. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have chosen to bring Charles to China and even let him know her secret. After all, in the eyes of the Church, a woman wanting to become a Pope was an absolute disgrace.

”I’ve done as you said, and I hope you will fulfill your part.”

Charles focused his gaze on Lu Tianxing, speaking in a solemn tone.

”Rest assured.”

Lu Tianxing nodded, his gaze falling upon Sima Lingyun: ”Sima Lingyun, I’ll leave the rest to you.”

”No problem, I can assure you that Charles won’t leave the Yanhuang Group before you leave Beijing.”

Sima Lingyun took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and said: ”Judge, what do you plan to do with Avril, why not...?”

”Sima Lingyun, don’t even think about it.”

Before Sima Lingyun could finish speaking, Lu Tianxing had unceremoniously interrupted him: ”Handing Avril over to your Yanhuang Group? Do you think she isn’t dying quickly enough? Once in your Yanhuang Group, forget about everyday life, she’d even have to worry if the air she breathes has been poisoned. I don’t want another Great Wall battle.”

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Sima Lingyun’s face showed a wry smile, but he said nothing further. Indeed, leaving Avril with Lu Tianxing was far safer than leaving her with the Yanhuang Group.

Sima Lingyun took a long breath and looked at Lu Tianxing, saying: ”Since that’s the case, I won’t say more, her safety is in your hands.”

”No problem.”

Lu Tianxing nodded and said, ”Sima Lingyun, thank you for today. I’ll invite you for a drink sometime, and also, I’m planning to visit your master tomorrow. I wonder if your master is available.”