Chapter 932 Set Off For The Phoenix City (Part One)
When Matthew and Harper returned to the Dragon Pass, Zack was just about to go back to the imperial
capital as there was no need for him to stay anymore. He should be back home, fulfilling his promise to
his family.
"I thought I wouldn''t see you. I didn''t expect you toe here. You look thinner these days. It seems
that you had a hard time for the past few days," Zack said as he looked at Harper with wide smile on
his lips.
Harper smiled back, asking him, "Zack, are you going back to the imperial capital?"
"Yes. The Great Jade Kingdom is no longer a threat, and more importantly, Prince Matthew is here.
Since I''m not needed here anymore, I''m going back," Zack said as he poured Harper a warm cup of
newly brewed tea. "It seems like you have something on your mind."
"Rndo has escaped," said Harper softly before sipping from the tea.
"I knew it," Zack said, knowing that her dilemma involved none other than Rndo. "When we were
outside the Dragon Pass, Rndo fought with His Highness. It was an earth-shaking duel! Though His
Highness was able to inflict Rndo with injuries that are far more serious and devastating, he was still
injured. Taking the chance, Rndo escaped."
Harper nodded slightly. Silence followed that, but after a while, she finally revealed what happened
between her and Rndo, saying, "Rndo came to find me." She was deep in thought, idly looking at
the tea leaves that were floating in her cup. "He has the other half of the Sacred Seal, but I want to give
it up," she continued.
"You can''t give up." As soon as Zack finished his sentence, he realized that he got too excited, and that
he had to exin why he thought that. He then continued, "Felton told me that the Sacred Seal is a
matter of life and death for everyone in the Qin n, including you. Harper, you can''t give up no matter
how much you want to."
Harper knew that. She knew that she just couldn''t give it all up, because this was not only about her. If
she was under the threat of losing her life, the other members of the Qin n were as well! After
twenty years they have been struggling, should they give up now?
"Rndo is a very determined person and hard to deal with. When he became a monk, he endured
endless humiliation. He hid for five years in our country, just to get the Heavenly Book which was, back
in, in the hands of the royal family. He won''t give it to you that easily, Harper, but you don''t have to give
up. I believe that you won''t lose to Rndo." Zack''s trust in Harper''s abilities was endless. If it were
somebody else, he might worry about them not being as strong as Rndo, but when it came to
Harper, he didn''t worry about that.
"Do you trust me so much, Zack?"
"I believe in you, Harper. I believe in you more than I believe in myself. So you should not give up!
Besides, you are already so far into this. If you give up, all the efforts you''ve painstakingly done would
be for naught. So don''t give up!" Zack said seriously, looking at Harper straight in the eyes.
Harper took a deep breath, put down the cup and replied, "I see. Don''t worry. I won''t give up. No matter
how cunning or terrible Rndo is, I won''t be afraid."
"I hope you never forget that. And if you have time, remember to go back home. Anyway, General
Maxwell must be waiting for me. I should go now." As Zack said this, his eyes started to be a little
red. It was because he couldn''t help but feel that Harper was drifting farther and farther away from him.
Even though she was just in front of him and he could touch her, he still felt they were oceans away,
making him feel incredibly ufortable and emotional.
"Zack, wish you have a happy life," Harper said, as if reading his mind.
Without turning around, he paused for a second and said, "Don''t worry, Harper. By the way, you should,
too. Always take care of yourself."
Zack then left. He didn''t persuade Harper to stay in their country, nor did he ask her if she would leave,
because he knew that it would be useless. Harper wasn''t an ordinary woman who would just stay at
home—she was destined to be unusual.
Harper went to see Zack and the others off. She stood at the entrance of the city gates, looking at their
receding figures. Her eyes were deep and mysterious, and no one could see through them.
"Your Highness," Shawn saluted.
"Shawn, why are you still using honorifics? I have told you countless times that you can just call me by
name," Harper said firmly. "By the way, how is your family?"
"Great! My father has already arranged my younger sister''s marriage." Shawn looked happy. He then
looked into the distance and continued, "There was news from Marquis Pearce. Some people attacked
his mansion. Apparently they were nning on kidnapping Alexander. Fortunately, the whole ploy was
found out early and Alexander is safe."
Harper nodded. "I see. Marquis Pearce is capable indeed. By the way, General Maxwell is looking good
lately."
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"After the death of thete emperor, General Maxwell dismissed the women in his mansion silently, and
then married a woman. It is said that the couple have a good rtionship. It''s quite enviable." Shawn
had clearly realized that the country was getting better and better. The current emperor was not like his
father and wouldn''t have so many dirty tricks.
"Shawn, you have reached the age of getting married. Do you have a girl you like?" asked Harper
suddenly.
Shawn flushed and didn''t know what to say. But Harper noticed that and thought she had guessed
right.
"You have a girl? If you have one, don''t hesitate, or you won''t even have a ce to cry if someone
snatches her," Harper said knowingly.
Shawn would be alright if they didn''t talk about this matter. At the mention of this, he felt that it was so
bad. At the very beginning, he had thought that Harper was still young and he could wait for a few
years. But it turned out he made the wrong decision, as she got married while he was still waiting.