Chapter 1454: Chapter 1454: The Counter-Question That Turns the Tables

Here it comes!

Yang Yu didn’t respond to Tian Hanxue immediately, instead, he scanned the surroundings, using the panel to check if there were any other Demon Clan members around.

Behind the twisted Ice Cone, several green Blood Bars were faintly visible.

Apart from Tian Hanxue, quite a few Demon Clan cadres were present.

Lightly tugging on the fur of Lotcar’s back, Yang Yu signaled Lotcar to take a few steps back.

Yang Yu’s command seemed to be to distance from Tian Hanxue, but in reality, he was using the gaps between the Ice Cones to assess the strength of the Demon Clan outside the Ice Cone.

Each Demon Clan cadre was extraordinarily powerful, standing like ice statues, motionless, ready for action at any moment.

Sensing Yang Yu’s intention, Tian Hanxue spoke again:

"As expected of the man I fancy.

The moment I appeared, you didn’t focus your full attention on me but confirmed the surrounding situation.

Though I wanted to come alone to see you, for safety’s sake, I brought a few people along.

Each of you possesses formidable strength, as does your powerful S-Class adventure group. If you cooperate properly, perhaps I might meet my end at your hands.

To converse better with you, I brought them, not for any other reason.

I think a smart person like you knows the consequences if we fail to reach an agreement.

But please, don’t be overly tense.

I brought these people only to make you more cautious in making your choice."

"You say it’s to let me make a choice, but this is pure coercion and enticement!"

Yang Yu gave a helpless smile,

"It seems you’ve suddenly gained some understanding of me. Where did you get this information?

Perhaps I don’t need to ask; you should know if you’ve bothered to investigate."

Tian Hanxue’s smile widened: "Of course.

To avoid making a regretful choice, I seriously thought it over and thoroughly investigated everything about you.

I did this while working elsewhere at the same time.

This sufficiently proves my extraordinary capability.

The more I investigate, the more incredible I find it, and the more resolute I am in my thoughts.

Indeed, none but you."

Compared to last time, Tian Hanxue had closed her open shoulders, dressing more like a dainty girl.

Yet somehow, the current Tian Hanxue appeared more alluring than when they first met.

Bai Jin’s heart unearthed a slight unease, feeling that Tian Hanxue’s gaze towards Yang Yu seemed peculiar, wishing to take Yang Yu away from her side for herself.

Tian Hanxue unhesitatingly revealed the greed hidden in her eyes.

What exactly is going on? Could it be... could it be... this Snow Woman also towards Yang Yu....

Sitting behind Yang Yu, Bai Jin felt a hint of crisis, instinctively reaching out to Yang Yu in front of her, worried someone might take Yang Yu away from her, clinging to his clothes.

Bai Jin’s small gesture was caught by Tian Hanxue, whose face involuntarily showed disgust.

Previously uncertain about who Tian Hanxue truly favored, she now had a definitive answer deep in her heart.

Tian Hanxue’s thoughts remained as before; Bai Jin was just an ordinary girl, whereas she excelled in every aspect. Bai Jin got her position simply by arriving a few years earlier, winning Yang Yu’s affection; otherwise, there was no way she couldn’t outshine her.

"No need to hurry, take your time thinking it over.

If you could agree to the conditions I previously offered you.

You wouldn’t have to painstakingly roam around seeking a slim chance of victory.

Your companions will all survive.

A figure like you surrendering to us would lead other groups worldwide to follow suit.

If they surrender, the credit will surely fall on you, and you’ll live far more comfortably." Tian Hanxue advised earnestly, patiently urging.

Yang Yu focused his gaze, dismissive: "I see. So, you’ve come to persuade us to surrender?"

"No! Absolutely not!"

Before Yang Yu finished, Tian Hanxue burst into a slightly cute voice akin to a misunderstood teenager.

The atmosphere froze instantly.

Yang Yu was torn between laughter and tears, and his companions showed slightly awkward expressions.

Realizing her lapse, Tian Hanxue coughed gently and carried on indifferently:

"This is just a win-win solution, nothing more.

As for my thoughts..... Do you wish to know?

If you want to know, surrender to our side, and I can share all my thoughts with you at any moment.

Think it over.

You and I have all the time in the world; I’ll be waiting here for your decision."

It seemed inevitable to avoid.

Yang Yu let out a long sigh, making a bold decision and reaching out to Tian Hanxue before him:

"You’ve been persuading me to join your side.

Now, I’ll turn the tables and formally invite you!

If you seem to like me so much, how about joining us?

Abandon the Demon King who seeks to conquer the world, abandon your father, abandon all your past!

Come to my side, what do you say?

If you accept everything on our side, then I’ll accept you!"

Faced with Yang Yu’s outstretched hand, Tian Hanxue was stunned; she never expected this turn of events.

She had only reconsidered all the questions Yang Yu had previously asked, without considering this direction.

Equally astonished was Bai Jin, who slowly lowered her head, the light swirling in her eyes.

Yang Yu’s choice was understandable.

They now knew very little about the Demon Clan, yet the Demon King’s attack speed was too rapid...

Bai Jin had been by Yang Yu’s side for a very long time, witnessing numerous battles and experiencing two nations’ wars, having strategized the Hall of History with Yang Yu and the others...

Originally believing herself desensitized to bloodied scenarios, Bai Jin found herself moved by recent gruesome scenes.

If Tian Hanxue could be tolerated to join their team, and if she could be allowed to share a part of Yang Yu’s affection, perhaps Tian Hanxue could provide ample information, aiding in defeating the Demon King, thereby saving numerous innocent lives.

Yet....

Did Bai Jin’s desire truly align with this outcome?

Torn between righteousness and selfishness, Bai Jin vacillated.

She looked at Yang Yu, who reached out to Tian Hanxue, wondering if Yang Yu’s hand was extended out of some lofty sense of justice or some other intent...