The temple was silent, with no outsiders present.
Brother Yue slowly sat down, letting out a faint sigh, appearing somewhat worn.
Although he had seemingly escaped effortlessly from Niannu Pass, in truth, he had not lowered his guard for even a moment, especially when dealing with Shen Yue.
"Han Shizhong has fought many battles in the northwest, and Liang Hongyu holds her own as a hero. Both are upright people. How can I involve them in the murky waters I now find myself in?"
Yue Fei murmured, "For now, all I wish is to rescue Yinping and act with a clear conscience. Yet…"
He pondered deeply. The enemy had captured Yinping through unscrupulous means to coerce him into action. How could he then act with integrity?
Thinking of this, Yue Fei scrutinized the bronze statue in his hand, recalling Shen Yue's deliberate throw earlier. It seemed more like a test rather than an attack, devoid of hostility, which puzzled him.
