My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 465 - 462: Rushing to the Imperial City

"...In the current world, there is only one person who can save me, and that is His Majesty, the Emperor of the Human Race." Bai Daqing said with a grave voice, "His Majesty personally promoted me, and he has a good impression of me..."

Gao Fei was taken aback, "Hasn't the Emperor secluded himself?"

"Exactly because His Majesty has secluded himself, the East Spirit King dares to be so arrogant and lawless." Bai Daqing said hatefully, "If His Majesty had not secluded himself, the East Spirit King would never dare to treat me like this."

"Where has the Emperor secluded himself? I'll go find him! Tell him about your misfortune!" Gao Fei said.

"I don't know." Bai Daqing shook his head, "I have no idea where His Majesty has secluded himself."

"Ah?" Gao Fei furrowed his brows, "Then it's going to be difficult."

"However..." Bai Daqing hesitated, "I guess... it's very possible that His Majesty secludes himself within the Imperial City..."

"The Imperial City?"

"Yes, the Imperial City was built by His Majesty himself, it's the largest and most prosperous city in the Human Territory, and someone once said this: 'The scale of the Imperial City is equivalent to a small country.'"

"Alright, I'll take a trip to the Imperial City and see if I can find His Majesty."

"Are you really going?"

"Of course, I am!" Gao Fei said without hesitation, "As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will not give up."

Bai Daqing sighed deeply, "I never expected... really never expected..."

Gao Fei asked with confusion, "Never expected what?"

"Since I was captured, those friends I used to know all keep their distance from me, some even kick me while I'm down, making me incredibly disheartened." Bai Daqing paused for a moment, "Only you! You came to see me from thousands of miles away, and are even willing to go to the Imperial City to find His Majesty... I really... don't know what to say..."

Gao Fei smiled faintly, "You bestowed a favor upon me, it's only right for me to repay you."

"Thank you! I truly thank you!" Gao Fei's appearance had brought Bai Daqing warmth and hope, "Gao Fei, there's one more thing I need your help with."

"Please tell me, my lord."

"If... I'm talking about if... If I can't escape this disaster, please take care of my daughter."

"Where is she?"

"She's hidden, in a very safe place..." Bai Daqing leaned forward and whispered a location in a low voice.

Gao Fei nodded, "Rest assured, my lord, I will do my utmost to take care of your daughter."

"With your word, I can be at peace." Bai Daqing slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, "My daughter is my only concern in this world, as long as she is well, I ask for nothing more."

"My lord, you'll be alright."

"There's no need to comfort me! I am very aware of my own situation, and the East Spirit King is certain not to let me go," Bai Daqing said, shaking his head with a wry smile.

Seeing Bai Daqing's sorrowful appearance, Gao Fei felt a heavy heart as well.

"My lord, I must take my leave, please take good care of yourself," Gao Fei stood up and walked out with heavy steps.

...

It wasn't long before Gao Fei walked out from the iron gate.

"Did you see him?" Liu Zhenhai asked.

Gao Fei nodded, "I did."

"Let's go then, time to leave," Liu Zhenhai greeted the old jailer and then led Gao Fei and the fortune-teller away.

On the way, Gao Fei bowed his head, silent and wordless.

"Try to cheer up," the fortune-teller said, "Bai Daqing offended the East Spirit King, no one can save him."

Gao Fei didn't speak.

After coming out from the prison, the three split ways, and Gao Fei returned to the inn alone.

"My lord, how did it go? Did you meet City Lord Bai?" Chen San and Liu Qing asked eagerly.

"I met him." Gao Fei walked over, pulled out a chair to sit down, and then picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"How is it? Is City Lord Bai doing okay?"

"Not so good, City Lord Bai looks haggard and very weak."

"It's really too unjust for City Lord Bai..."

"Snap!"

Gao Fei placed the teacup on the table, "City Lord Bai told me that there's someone who can save him."

"Who?" Chen San and Liu Qing asked in unison.

"The Human Emperor." Gao Fei uttered two words.

"The Human Emperor?" Chen San was stunned, "The Human Emperor could save City Lord Bai, but I've heard... a long time ago, the Human Emperor went into seclusion and no longer interferes with affairs in the Human Territory."

"Right, the Human Emperor has gone into seclusion." Liu Qing said.

"I plan to go to the Imperial City to find the Human Emperor," Gao Fei said softly.

"To the Imperial City?" Chen San blinked, "How do you know the Human Emperor is in the Imperial City?"

Gao Fei shook his head, "I'm guessing."

"What? Guessing?" Chen San and Liu Qing were stunned. How could one guess on such matters? A wrong guess could cost lives.

"I can only try my luck," Gao Fei shrugged, speaking rather helplessly, "I hope to find the Human Emperor."

"Even if you find the Human Emperor, will he definitely save City Lord Bai?" Chen San asked, "Compared with the Eastern Spirit King, surely the Eastern Spirit King has a higher status in the eyes of the Human Emperor."

"I don't know," Gao Fei shook his head, "I'm just doing the humanly possible and leaving the rest to fate. As for the outcome, that's not within my control."

The three of them fell silent; the atmosphere quickly turned oppressive.

After a while, Gao Fei spoke up, "You guys stay here. I'll go to the Imperial City alone."

"We'll go with you..."

"It's not necessary, it's easier for me to act alone."

"Then you must be careful on the road."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

"When do you plan to leave?"

"Now."

"Now?"

"Time waits for no one! I must find the Human Emperor before City Lord Bai is beheaded."

And so, Gao Fei hurriedly left the inn and set off towards the Imperial City, while Chen San and Liu Qing stayed behind in the Eastern Spirit King's area, waiting for news.

...

Inside the prison.

Suddenly, Bai Daqing began to yell loudly, "I want to see the Eastern Spirit King! I want to see the Eastern Spirit King!!!"

"What's all this yelling about!" a jailer came over, scolding, "Do you want to die!"

A mere jailer daring to glare at him like this, Bai Daqing, was indeed like a tiger that had fallen to the plains and was being bullied by a dog! Holding back his anger, Bai Daqing said, "I want to see the Eastern Spirit King. I have something very important to tell him."

"The Eastern Spirit King doesn't have time to see you," the jailer said with annoyance.

"How do you know the Eastern Spirit King doesn't have time to see me?" Bai Daqing glared, "Let me tell you, what I have to say is extremely important. If you cause a delay, beware the Eastern Spirit King chops off your head."

"You're trying to scare me?" the jailer's face changed.

"You figure it out," Bai Daqing snorted, "If you really cause delay to the Eastern Spirit King's important matters, even ten heads won't save you."

The jailer hesitated for a moment, "I'm scared of you! I'll go relay the message right now!" The jailer turned and left.

"Little guy, trying to fight with me! You're still too green!" Bai Daqing cursed.