785 Why ask the Holy Emperor II before I kill you?

She sold herself to bury her family. The pretty woman was dressed in tattered clothes. The two dead people were probably father and son. They were covered with tattered grass, indicating that they died from internal injuries.

The woman sobbed softly, tears streaming down her pale and haggard face. Her voice trembled as she whispered, "I beg you kind souls, I'm willing to sell myself to bury my father, I'm willing to be a slave or a servant, just so my father can rest in peace."

Despair and helplessness, just like what I saw back then, were everywhere!

Emperor Ye remained silent.

The onlookers whispered amongst themselves, some muttering, "This woman is truly pitiful, but she's offended the Tong family. Who dares to stand up for her? They might just get themselves into trouble!"

A touch of sadness and helplessness!

With a flicker of his eyes, he glanced sideways, his gaze fixed on the black-clad servant with a sword standing three steps to the left of the girl!

The servant had a ferocious face, a burly build, skin as rough as tree bark, and deep-set eyes, exuding a cold and terrifying aura.

He wore a sharp, long sword that gleamed with a cold light.

His wide eyes were like two burning embers, his gaze sharp as a knife, sweeping over the crowd as if to see who had the guts to stand up for this matter.

The woman slightly raised her head, her pitiful eyes filled with tears falling like pearls!

Those eyes were filled with helplessness and pleading, like the faintest starlight in the night sky, struggling to shine in the darkness, yet unable to illuminate the road ahead.

Helpless, helpless!

Stunned, stunned!

Emperor Ye Wu's gaze froze instantly, and he stood there dumbfounded. The scene before him was as if time had reversed, taking him back to the years of his escape.

The woman's face was as familiar as if he had just seen her yesterday; every contour and every detail was deeply imprinted in his memory.

I once thought I had forgotten, but now I realize I had only buried it deep within. I can no longer live, and I can hardly believe it!

That was the face I could never forget, the most beautiful vision in my heart.

Seeing it again now fills me with an indescribable sense of surprise and disbelief, as if everything before me were just a dream.

As he saw the tears falling, that familiar smile and those clear eyes made him unable to deny that it was all real.

Emperor Ye Wu could not believe it. The dead cannot be brought back to life, but at this moment it did not hinder him from doing what he wanted!

He took two steps forward, his gaze tenderly fixed on the woman, and said softly, "I'll handle this for you, please don't cry, young lady!"

His voice was deep and powerful, as if it had a soothing magic that made the woman stop crying involuntarily.

The woman's eyes were red-rimmed, and she whispered, "Thank you, thank you!"

People around immediately stepped back, making way for each other!

He couldn't help but catch a glimpse of the servant in black, and his expression instantly turned to fear.

The servant's sinister gaze swept over Emperor Ye Wu like sharp arrows, as if scrutinizing and identifying him carefully. Finally, he concluded that he had never seen this person before and figured he was just some country bumpkin who had come here to stand up for Mei!

From the crowd, another person emerged, dressed in black, with a fierce-looking face. The two walked out one after the other.

The servant in black, his face grim and eyes flashing with a fierce light, stepped forward without the slightest worry and threatened in a cold tone, "This young lady owes our young master Tong a thousand taels of silver. If you intend to take her away like this, you'll be breaking our rules!"

Paying back debts is a matter of course; if you have no money, then naturally you'll sell yourself into slavery!

The cold blade seemed poised to strike down Emperor Ye Wu at any moment!

Emperor Ye Wu remained silent, only shaking his head slightly, as if he disdained to pay attention to the threat before him.

At this moment, all I see is the person before me, a familiar face that I will never forget!

While everyone was still immersed in fear, worry, and unable to bear to look!

Emperor Ye Wu casually murmured, "The Tong family? The Tong family of the royal city, perhaps?"

The servant lowered his voice slightly, continuing his boast, "Of course, my Tong family and..."

Suddenly, I felt like I couldn't utter a word, as if a terrifying force had gripped my throat!

The two servants were suddenly enveloped by an invisible force, their bodies feeling as if they were being crushed by a thousand-foot boulder. In the blink of an eye, they slowly cracked open, and blood mist scattered and shot out, turning into countless fragments, like blood mist!

This scene stunned everyone present; they couldn't believe their eyes.

Those two servants were so easily defeated, as if they were just two insignificant ants.

Coming to their senses, the onlookers were suddenly filled with fervor; some were even moved to tears of joy, as if to say, 'Good riddance! Those two lackeys should have died long ago!'

Some people were terrified, knowing that the Tong family was behind these two, and they all hurriedly fled!

Many others felt extremely relieved and exhilarated.

A feeling of indescribable awe welled up in my heart.

The woman kowtowed deeply in gratitude, her forehead striking the hard ground with a dull thud.

I couldn't believe it, and my body trembled slightly, as if from gratitude and excitement, or perhaps from fear of the impending consequences.

With his head bowed, his voice urgent and pleading, "Great hero, thank you so much! I will remember your kindness, but this place is not safe to stay any longer. You should leave quickly to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Behind the Tong family are the Wang family connections; hero, you'd better hurry and leave!

The onlookers around also hurriedly reminded and urged them, knowing full well that the Tong family had a huge influence in the area and that no one person could resist them.

Many people shouted, their voices filled with worry and admonition, "Hero, you should leave now!"

The officials and yamen runners will be here soon. They are from the Tong family, who have connections in the imperial court and wield immense power. You alone cannot contend with them.

Today's events have already put you in danger; if you don't leave now, you'll likely face even greater trouble.

Emperor Ye remained silent until the woman bowed in gratitude, then said softly, 'You don't need to be afraid, young lady. Let me bury your family.'

He turned slightly, took out ten taels of silver, and said softly, "Which of you go and buy two fine coffins to give the young lady's family a proper burial?"

The heavy ten taels of silver immediately silenced the people around.

Suddenly, a young, barefoot man, dressed in patched coarse cloth, with a dark face and upper body, hurriedly stepped forward, displaying a hint of boldness and a madness born of seeking fortune in danger. "Sir, I'm willing to come!"

Emperor Ye Wu nodded slightly.

The barefoot young man accepted the ten taels of silver from Emperor Ye Wu with both hands, bowed respectfully, and said, "My lord, leave this matter to me!"

I will definitely buy two fine coffins as soon as possible and give the girl's family a proper burial. Please rest assured!

Emperor Ye Wu nodded slightly.

Suddenly, the clatter of hooves, like rapid drumbeats, came fast and fiercely from afar.