Chapter 715 - Cliff Edge
What happens in Chapter 715 of "Red Heart Patrols the Sky"? Jiang Wang triggered the forbidden mechanism of the bronze mirror and fell into the splendid... Read on to find out!
Jiang Wang triggered the forbidden mechanism of the bronze mirror and fell into the splendid underwater mansion of Qing River.His eyes were filled with sparkling and colorful lights, surrounded by precious and rare treasures.
Before he had the chance to observe his surroundings clearly, he found himself face to face with a figure that had just turned around.
It was a delicate-looking woman of the Water Race, who was likely tidying the room before Jiang Wangâs appearance.
She was close to a harp, using a fine jade-encrusted brush to dust it off.
The sudden noise startled her, and she swiftly turned her head around to see a stranger.
Her hand trembled, causing the strings to quiver, and her mouth opened as if she was about to scream.
Jiang Wang rushed forward with swift steps, one hand stopping the harp from trembling and silencing the sound, the other hand covering her lips.
He whispered, âForgive my intrusion, please stay silent!â
The situation was tense at that moment.
Having just changed location, his Hidden clothes had not yet had the chance to establish a connection with the surroundings before he was seen.
And this was inside Qing Riverâs underwater mansion; if he alarmed the powerful warriors of the Water Race, he would not be able to escape even with several lives to spare.
Therefore, Jiang Wangâs reaction was very urgent, as he immediately suppressed the womanâs Path Origin to prevent her from sounding the alarm.
The woman blinked her eyes, obediently indicating her agreement.
On her long eyelashes hung a few droplets of water, a product of her sudden fright, which gently fell as she blinked.
There was something pitiable about her.
âKill her, dispose of her quickly!â Jiang Yan, far more intense than Jiang Wang, shouted directly from within the Tongtian Palace.
Jiang Wang acted as if he heard nothing, only looking at the Water Race woman and spoke in a gentle voice, âYou agreed, didnât you?â
The woman blinked again.
Thereupon, Jiang Wang slowly released his hand, âI donât want to harm you.
Iâm just passing by, and I wonât cause any harm to the underwater mansion.
Iâll leave soon.
Can you pretend as if you never saw me?â
The Water Race woman didnât speak, just looked at him fixedly, very seriously, making Jiang Wang somewhat perplexed, wondering if he had appeared too fierce and scared her silly.
But then, after a careful look, she spoke with slight hesitation, âMy savior?â
That call of âmy saviorâ awakened his memories.
Jiang Wang almost immediately recalled the time by the banks of Qing River when Bai Lian, aiming to reshape his moral compass, demanded him to save the kidnapped Water Race member as the second task.
The shell woman he had saved at that time seemed to be the one before him now, seeminglyâŚ
her name was Xiao Shuang.
Jiang Wang subconsciously looked down at the shells on her chest and saw her face turn crimson with embarrassment, the redness extending to her neck.
He then realized his impoliteness, âSorry, I didnât mean toâŚâ
âItâs okayâŚâ The shell woman murmured with her head slightly lowered, her voice as faint as a mosquitoâs.
She had always held the memory of that graceful young man she saw upon awakening from her unconscious state close to her heart.
After the fall of Maple Forest City Region, she had secretly cried several times.
However, Jiang Wang had gone through so many experiences during the past year that his demeanor had undergone significant changes, appearing more resolute, more decisive, and more confident than before, which was why she hadnât been able to recognize him immediately.
The joy of their unexpected reunion had already dispersed her fear.
Just at that moment, a rough female voice came from outside, âXiao Shuang, what are you clumsily doing there!
Thatâs Princess Gao Xianâs room.
If you break anything by accident, watch out for your skin!â
âAy!â Xiao Shuang quickly responded, âI just accidentally touched the strings, nothing else happened!â
âHonestly, open your eyes wide!â The rough female voice grumbled as it faded away.
Xiao Shuang stuck out her tongue, looked at Jiang Wang and whispered, âMaâam is actually very nice, sheâs just giving me a reminder!
Itâs just that her voice is a bit loudâŚâ
âOh, I see,â Jiang Wang replied, somewhat distracted.
He was discussing his next move with Jiang Yan within the Tongtian Palace.
âMy lord, what brings you to the Water MansionâŚ
is there something you need?â Xiao Shuang asked softly, shaking her head as she spoke, âIf itâs inconvenient, you donât have to say.â
She stole a glance at Jiang Wang, âWhat I mean to ask is, is there anything I can do to help you?â
âHave her take you to find Song Qingzhi, the little friend of Anâan.
You should remember her,â Jiang Yan once again offered his cunning advice, âSheâs the apple of Song Hengjiangâs eye, and we can use her to protect ourselves.â
âDonât mention Anâan to me,â Jiang Wang replied coldly from Tongtian Palace, âAnd I would not stoop so low as to use a little girl to threaten Song Hengjiang.â
Throughout their journey, he had been very cooperative with Jiang Yan, almost blindly following his counsel.
His rejection now marked a clear line in the sand.
The girl he had once saved without a second thought, he had almost completely forgotten about by now, his memory more vividly marked by the escape while carrying Bai Lian on his back, the bravery and fervor of that life-or-death moment.
As for the gratitude Xiao Shuang showed, Jiang Wang had no expectations, but he felt quite warm inside.
After a momentâs thought, he spoke up, âI wonât lie to you, Iâm hiding in the Water Mansion to escape disaster.
My enemies are trying to kill me.
Once things have died down, I will slip away quietly.â
âThis is the old palace of Princess Chuan,â Xiao Shuang whispered, âOther than the young master who occasionally visits, no one comes here on normal days.
You can hide in here.
If there is any news on the outside, I can keep an eye out for you.â
Jiang Wang smiled warmly, âI appreciate it, you are truly kind.â
Xiao Shuang blushed, fidgeting for a while, before saying, âYour enemyâŚ
what does he look like?
Iâll go check if he is still at Qing River.
With the Water King and the young master at home, Iâm not afraid.â
She clearly was unaware of the confrontation between Du Ruhui and Song Hengjiang in front of the Water Mansion.
âHeâs an old man with black hair,â Jiang Wang replied, not declining her offer but reminding her, âYou must be very careful when you go to scout around.â
âI will beâŚ
Iâm going now.â
Xiao Shuang spoke quietly, then turned and tiptoed out of the room.
Almost as soon as she had left, Jiang Wang took the opportunity to move, planning to sneak out of the Qing River Water Mansion.
âWhy are you leaving?â Jiang Yan obviously disapproved of Jiang Wangâs decision, making a cutting remark from Tongtian Palace, âDidnât she tell you to hide here?â
âWhy bother with such sarcastic remarks?â
Thousands of Soul Stealth Snakes roamed the depths of the Inner Mansion, exploring the unknown and concealing thoughts.
Jiang Wangâs spiritual essence still resided in Tongtian Palace, conversing with Jiang Yan, âThe most pressing thing right now is to survive.â
It wasnât that he didnât trust Xiao Shuang, but he wouldnât entrust his safety to a trust he didnât deeply understand.
Staying alive wasnât easy, and required an abundance of caution.
âDo you think that by leaving the Water Mansion now, youâll be able to get away?â Jiang Yan asked again.
The current situation left Jiang Wang with no choice but to flee to the Qing River Water Mansion via the bronze mirror, as Du Ruhui and Song Hengjiang entered the Demon Grotto.
For some reason, Jiang Yan had withheld the fact that Zhuang Gaoxian was there too.
But even with just Du Ruhui, Jiang Wang was already at his witâs end.
âSo what do you suggest I do?â Jiang Wang asked irritably.
But this irritability was mostly feigned.
In truth, he also recognized Jiang Yanâs judgment.
Du Ruhui clearly had a way to track him down, and it wasnât likely that he had a second Qing River Water Mansion to take refuge in.
Therefore, leaving the Qing River Water Mansion was indeed risky, yet staying and waiting for Song Hengjiangâs return would be equally perilous.
âBecause you are too weak, we actually have no choiceâŚ
donât we?â
Jiang Yan said, âReturn to the Demon Grotto!â
It was a crazy idea.
To slip back and forth under the watchful eyes of a Dongzhen and two Tongtian gods.
Moving back and forthâŚ
as if on the edge of a cliff!