Third Date

For the next two weeks, Shen Yue stayed at home trying to get into the inner circle of his family. As expected from the storyline, he heard snippets of conversations of a million monsters attack. He went to the city square the next day to see if Zi Yun is there. When he was about to leave after waiting for a while, he heard a small voice calling his name.

"Shen Yue, I am here. Sorry I couldn't come the last two weeks. I was travelling to Abyss Prison Realm with Nie Li." She seemed anxious as she said this. She wanted him to understand that she was incapable of meeting him due to a reason.

"OK. I understand. Let's walk around the park." Shen Yue said with a smile. He then offered his arm which Zi Yun took with a smile and started walking towards the garden path. As usual, they sat down on a park bench in a secluded part of the park.

"Were you safe during your visit?"

"Yes, we were. Nie Li protected us." Zi Yun was hesitant because her father has not authorized her to tell Shen Yue about her findings inside the realm. She thought her father was too cautious as Shen Yue had already proven his trustworthiness. Shen Yue understood her silence and quickly delved into the serious topic he had prepared.

"Zi Yun. I have important information today. There will be a million monsters attack from south gate in two days. Tell City Lord to prepare since there is two more days. Maybe ask some alchemists to make something useful." Chen Yue added the last part to make sure City lord tell Nie Li about the attack. In the story, Nie Li was able to reduce casualties due to his innovative techniques using alchemy but couldn't do enough because they found out about the attack in only about four hours in advance.

Zi Yun was shocked but she understood how important this is. Each moment was crucial since they had this knowledge ahead of time.

"The purpose of this attack is to divert City lord's attention from my family. Your father has changed out all the guards at the north gate which my family is responsible for. He has also tried to suppress my family in economic dealings and it's working. Our family's influence is growing weaker day by day."

"Also, Zi Yun, tell your father." Here Chen Yue grabbed Zi Yun's arm as if to stress the severity of what he will say next. Zi Yun tensed at first then relaxed as she looked eagerly.

"My father Shen Hong will join the counterattack against the monsters and will find a chance to assassinate your father." As Shen Yue felt Zi Yun tremble through her arm he is holding, he let go and placed his hand on her shoulder. As she was about to speak, Chen Yue interrupted.

"There is one more thing. Your half-brother Ye Han has joined our family. If my father failed to assassinate your father during the monsters attack, he will come to see your father and try to kill him. Although he is no match for your father, if your father let down his guard he will able to take advantage. I also heard he will using a poison called Draconic Tongue Herb which is extremely lethal against people with dragon bloodline or dragon type demon spirit like your father."

Zi Yun was now extremely pale at this point. She was scared by all the information being relayed to her.

"I know you must be overwhelmed. Please take a few breaths to calm yourself. As soon as you are calm, we will go back immediately since time is of the essence this time." Shen Yue said in a gentle voice as he placed both his hands on each of her shoulder. After about twenty breaths, Zi Yun seemed to calmed down and Shen Yue retracted his hands.

"Shen Yue, thank you. I am okay now. We must go quickly." Zi Yun stood up abruptly and started walking back arm in arm with Shen Yue towards her home. No words were exchanged during their walk back as each was involved in their own thoughts.