World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 993 - 456: Yuwen Gai Captured! Fang Qingyi Arrested!_3

Chapter 993: 456: Yuwen Gai Captured! Fang Qingyi Arrested!_3

He had long heard of Yuwen Gai’s valiant prowess, rumored to be the third strongest in the military, only behind Count Suo Long and Duke Turing Tuo, stronger than Count Jian Ze and Earl Chu Ye, and even surpassing the Great Commander Hei Ningqi of the Forbidden Army.

Viscount Ye Jin didn’t believe it, because he had never seen Yuwen Gai take action over the years.

Now it seems that he truly is an invincible general. No wonder Count Suo Long favored him so much back then.

But what good is martial prowess?

Jian Ze, despite his might, knelt without resistance before Suo Lun’s beheading order and had his head chopped off.

Duke Turing Tuo, hailed as the strongest in the military, didn’t even get a chance to strike before he took poison and committed suicide.

...

After killing all his subordinates, Yuwen Gai approached Viscount Ye Jin and asked, "My dear ally, tell me honestly, is there any chance that someone else knows about this secret base of yours?"

Viscount Ye Jin closed his eyes and recalled that before coming here last night, he took the keys and went to see his daughter Ye Feidie for the last time.

But even if his daughter Ye Feidie saw his keys, she wouldn’t know about this place, would she?

Viscount Ye Jin shook his head and said, "Commander, nobody really knows about it."

Yuwen Gai shook his head in pain and said, "Everything is too late now."

Then, he came in front of Fang Qingyi with an exceedingly complex look in his eyes.

Why did Yuwen Gai betray Count Suo Long? Why did he betray King Zibian?

The Hidden Yuan Association played a very important role.

Yuwen Gai, who came from a commoner background, was promoted to the position of the Great Commander of the City Defense Army by Count Suo Long.

But his roots were too shallow, and though his salary was decent, he could only afford a small courtyard in the exorbitantly expensive royal city.

His wife and family were still looked down upon as poor. In the upper echelons of royal society—where everyone was either rich or noble— they had no place to stand.

Women are all vain. Who doesn’t want to be decked in gold and silver?

Little by little, the Hidden Yuan Association infiltrated the minds of Yuwen Gai’s mother, wife, and daughter.

All men are lecherous by nature. When he was young, due to his family’s circumstances, Yuwen Gai never had the chance to encounter very beautiful women and had only known his wife.

His wife’s looks were just passable, and as she aged, she became even less attractive.

And, at this moment, the women sent by the Hidden Yuan Association, one more beautiful than the next, their beauty, their figures, their skin was so tender it seemed water would squeeze out if pinched.

Wealth and glory, a beauty beyond compare—who doesn’t love that?

And by then, Count Suo Long was already paralyzed in bed, and Duke Turing Tuo had already betrayed the King.

With the two mighty mountains fallen, Zhi Li His Highness reigned supreme, and Yuwen Gai felt that staying loyal to the King had lost its meaning.

Moreover, fortuitously, Zhi Li His Highness, despite his ascendancy, lacked true loyal kinfolk.

Yuwen Gai was quite different from Jian Ze; whereas Jian Ze suffered in silence for the sake of appearance, stubbornly making Zhi Li pay him three respectful visits to solicit his service,

Yuwen Gai was much more sensible. From the moment Zhi Li showed a gesture of soliciting scholars and talents, Yuwen Gai immediately kneeled down, presenting himself as if he had finally found his true sovereign.

So, Yuwen Gai became Zhi Li’s number one confidant in the military, constantly guarding the royal city for him, and securing the home front.

When Zhi Li forcibly ascended to the throne, Yuwen Gai didn’t even appear inside the palace; instead, he led the City Defense Army to maintain order in the royal city, guaranteeing safe passage for Zhi Li’s claim to power.

Of course, after Zhi Li’s great defeat, the assassination of the King, and his forceful enthronement, Yuwen Gai began to doubt his prospects, though he still provided clandestine support, he was already cautiously distancing himself.

As for Suo Lun’s entry into the royal city, Yuwen Gai never went to meet him.

The thoughts behind this were far too complex to be articulated to others. But one thing was certain, he, more than anyone, eagerly awaited the royal family’s casting aside of Suo Lun once he outlived his usefulness.

But no matter what was right or wrong, it no longer has any significance.

The situation has developed to this point, and it is beyond redemption. Whether regret or self-consolation, none of it has any value now.

...

With a deep sigh, Yuwen Gai seemed to have made a certain decision. He saluted Fang Qingyi with a cupped fist: "Young Master Fang, please take care."

Fang Qingyi didn’t pay him any attention. Before, he treated Yuwen Gai courteously because he needed him. Now that all plans had gone up in smoke, why should he show a good face to these inferior people?

"Son, follow me!" Yuwen Gai said.

Yuwen Fa immediately followed behind him.

Yuwen Gai raised his hands high and slowly walked out.

Upon seeing the father and son emerge, suddenly thousands of arrows were aimed squarely at them.

Yuwen Gai shouted loudly: "General Hei Ningqi, I wish to surrender!"

The Commander of the Imperial Guards was taken aback. Yuwen Gai still wanted to surrender? This was somewhat unexpected; he had thought that a fierce general like Yuwen Gai would choose suicide on the spot, right?

Surrender? Not even the last shred of dignity remained!

However, since Yuwen Gai was willing to surrender, Hei Ningqi couldn’t stop him. The fate of everything had to be left to Lord Suo Lun to decide.

With a wave of his hand from Hei Ningqi, two Shadow Cabinet Warriors stepped forward and securely bound Yuwen Gai with the Sky Demon Silk.

Sky Demon Silk is actually made by stretching platinum into fine threads.

Platinum itself is one of the world’s toughest secret metals, second only to dragon gold. Wearing a platinum soft armor could render one invulnerable to blades and spears, and Suo Lun wore one at all times.

Once any master is bound by the Sky Demon Silk, no matter how formidable their skills, they would be unable to break free.

Of course, the reason they can’t break free is not due to a lack of strength but because these platinum threads are incredibly tough and sharp. If you try to break free forcefully, they will just cut into your body. Thus, no matter how strong, it is futile; you can only be gruesomely severed, limbs and body alike.

"General Hei Ningqi, I request an audience with Lord Suo Lun," said Yuwen Gai.

Forbidden Army’s Commander Hei Ningqi said: "I can relay your request, but whether Duke His Excellency will see you is not guaranteed."

Then, he shouted loudly: "Come, put Yuwen Gai and his son into the prison cart!"

And just like that, once ranked number six in the military, the mighty and unbeatable Great Commander of the City Defense Army Yuwen Gai, became a prisoner.

"Me too, me too..." Viscount Ye Jin quickly rushed out and knelt on the ground with his hands raised high: "I also surrender, I also surrender, my daughter Ye Feidie was once a lover of the regent Duke."

A Shadow Cabinet Warrior stepped forward and shoved him into the prison cart, not even bothering to tie him with ordinary rope, showing complete disregard for Viscount Ye Jin’s pathetic martial prowess.

At this point, only the young master of Yin Zhou, Fang Qingyi, and his four bodyguards remained inside the ruins of the estate.

Hei Ningqi asked: "There are still five people inside, who are they?"

Although his spiritual power wasn’t supreme, he could still sense that there were five powerful entities inside.

Viscount Ye Jin hastily said: "It’s the young master of Yin Zhou, Fang Qingyi, and his four bodyguards!"

Hei Ningqi’s eyes blazed with excitement.

He didn’t expect this; he came to capture Yuwen Gai and his son, but ended up netting a big fish!

"Hahahaha..." Hei Ningqi said loudly: "Young Master Fang Qingyi, will you come out on your own and surrender, or should we come in and kill you?"

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