“I refuse to accept this!” At that moment, Lin Ruo shouted loudly, “This match doesn’t count. Let’s fight again!”
He had calculated everything but never imagined Chu Feng would pull something like that!?
“Chu Feng! Do you dare fight me again?”
Lin Ruo pointed his trident at Chu Feng as he spoke.
Upon hearing Lin Ruo’s words, Chu Feng simply rolled his eyes. Just because you want a rematch, I should give you one? You think I’m that obedient?
Toward someone like that, Chu Feng fully demonstrated the spirit of Zu’an-style trash talk.
“Idiot.”
Chu Feng didn’t speak loudly, but his words were clear enough for Lin Ruo to hear.
After speaking, Chu Feng turned around and was about to step down from the platform when he suddenly sensed a surge of true qi behind him.
Chu Feng immediately turned, seeing the qi swirling around Lin Ruo. In the next instant, Little Bai was already in his hand.
Up in the high seat.
Ji Yuhuang’s expression turned cold at the sight.
Seeing Her Majesty’s face change, Zhao Shoucheng immediately dashed down himself.
“How dare you, you brat!”
With a furious roar, Chu Feng saw a figure shoot down from the high seat, then slap Lin Ruo with a palm.
Boom!
A massive true qi palm slammed Lin Ruo hard into the ground.
“Guards! Get this man out of my sight!”
In an instant, two guards came forward and dragged Lin Ruo out.
“I refuse! Chu Feng! I refuse to accept this!”
Chu Feng watched as Lin Ruo was dragged away by the guards, waving his arms and legs around. The scene, how should one put it… It was downright comical.
Before Chu Feng could watch any longer, an elderly man had already come up right in front of him.
“Ahhh, Young Master Chu Feng! I’ve long heard of your great name! Meeting you again, you’re truly striking and extraordinary. An outstanding talent with unmatched presence!”
Zhao Shoucheng launched straight into flattery. If Chu Feng really were the main character, he might’ve bought into it. “Am I really as amazing as he says?”
Wait a second….this guy! He looked familiar.
Chu Feng remembered that after his first match, this very man had come up and handed him a whole bunch of medicinal herbs before leaving.
“And you are…?”
“Haha! I’m Zhao Shoucheng. You must remember this name, Young Friend Chu Feng!”
Zhao Shoucheng immediately started frantically trying to make his presence known. Joking aside, this young man might very well become His Majesty’s imperial consort someday!
Faced with such an enthusiastic introduction, Chu Feng felt a bit overwhelmed.
Hey, hey! You’re practically spitting in my face here!
“Of course, of course. I’ll definitely remember you, Senior.”
Up in the high seat.
Ji Yuhuang was very pleased with the outcome. Next…
She glanced at the Dragon-Phoenix Guard beside her, who silently slipped away without a sound.
***
Bai Yuyan, seeing the old man make a move, quietly put away the Crimson Jade she had already drawn.
Right now, she was thinking about how to surprise her junior brother.
Should she leave the gift box in his room, dress up beautifully, and hide herself inside the box?
Or should she take a bath, wrap herself in a towel, and when he returned, say with a sultry look,
“Junior Brother… tonight, will you eat dinner first… or eat… your senior sister?”
No matter which option she imagined, a blush had already crept up on Bai Yuyan’s cheeks.
Just then, Bai Yuyan suddenly sensed a wave of killing intent. It was undisguised and chilling.
Who?!
Her eyes scanned the area and eventually locked onto a shadow lurking in a dark corner. It looked like someone was preparing to strike at her junior brother.
Hah! What nerve!
The shadow seemed to have noticed Bai Yuyan and glanced in her direction, then quickly turned to flee.
Trying to run?
Bai Yuyan’s gaze turned icy as she looked in the direction the shadow had fled. A cold smile curved on her lips.
In the next moment, her figure vanished from where she stood.
***
Up in the high seat.
Ji Yuhuang saw Bai Yuyan’s figure disappear, and her seductive red lips curled into a smile.
Alright… time to carry out the next step of the plan.
I wonder what kind of expression my husband will have when he sees me?
After that, Ji Yuhuang slowly rose to her feet and instructed the officials beside her,
“To celebrate the birth of our champion, I will host a banquet at the palace tonight. Spread the word.”
The officials immediately responded in unison,
“As you command!”
Then, Ji Yuhuang took her leave.
On the high platform.
While Chu Feng was still busy dealing with Zhao Shoucheng, he suddenly had a strange feeling and looked toward the high seat.
Just now… a familiar sensation had welled up inside him.
After the duel ended, Chu Feng went to the audience stands to search but couldn’t find that familiar figure.
Strange…? Where did Senior Sister Yuyan go?
***
Outskirts of the imperial capital.
A shadowy figure darted swiftly through the forest, silent and stealthy.
But at this moment, the figure seemed somewhat panicked, glancing behind every so often.
Behind the shadow, a woman in white pursued closely without letting up.
Bai Yuyan flicked her finger, and Crimson Jade instantly shot forward.
Whoosh—
Crimson Jade gleamed like a streak of light, piercing toward the shadow.
Facing the strike, the shadow drew a blade from his waist and slashed at the flying sword.
Clang—
Sparks scattered. The force of the impact knocked the shadow to the ground.
Bai Yuyan approached the fallen figure, with Crimson Jade floating beside her.
“Who are you?”
Her voice carried a trace of icy coldness.
The shadow gave no reply and instead gripped the blade at his waist. He was clearly preparing to fight Bai Yuyan.
“Not talking? Fine by me. I just hope your mouth stays this tough later.”
As her words fell, a terrifying surge of spiritual power suddenly erupted from Bai Yuyan.
The shadow’s eyes widened instantly. This was a sixth-rank level of spirit power!
Just as Her Majesty had said, this woman’s strength was not to be underestimated.
Even so, the shadow showed no signs of panic. Though he couldn’t defeat her, he was confident he could stall her long enough.
***
By nightfall, Chu Feng still hadn’t seen Senior Sister Yuyan.
“How strange…”
Scratching his head, Chu Feng noted that the message he’d sent to Senior Sister Yuyan’s communication token hadn’t gotten any response.
Word was that the Empress was hosting a banquet at the imperial palace for the tournament participants, so all the disciples and elders of the Heaven’s Pinnacle Sect had gone to the palace.
Could it be that Senior Sister Yuyan was at the palace?
With that possibility in mind, Chu Feng decided to head there himself and take the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the legendary Empress of Great Yan.
But to Chu Feng’s surprise, transportation to the palace was actually arranged!
As soon as he gave his name, the attendants politely arranged a carriage just for him.
The service was impressive. It was definitely worth a good review.
As he stepped into the imperial palace, Chu Feng looked around at the towering, majestic buildings and couldn’t help but marvel. As expected of a cultivation world….compared to this, the palaces before he transmigrated were downright pathetic.
Suddenly, the carriage came to a stop.
“Young Master Chu Feng, we’ve arrived.”
The driver’s voice echoed.
“Oh, oh…. alright,” Chu Feng replied before quickly stepping out of the carriage.
But the moment he got down, he realized there wasn’t a single person in sight. Wasn’t there supposed to be a banquet? Where was everyone?
“Wait a second… did I come to the wrong place?”
Chu Feng stared at the carriage that had already sped off into the distance, nearly out of sight, and couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.
What was going on? Did he just ride in a shady carriage?
Gazing up at the towering palace walls around him, Chu Feng had no idea where to go next.
Just then, a figure in red appeared before him.
Perfect. He could ask for directions.
Chu Feng jogged up behind the woman in red and asked, “Excuse me, sister, could you tell me where Her Majesty’s banquet is being held tonight?”
The woman in red slowly turned around, and a familiar, breathtaking face came into view. Her phoenix eyes were bright yet cool, and the noble, elegant aura she exuded was unforgettable.
Chu Feng froze in place as if stunned….and before he could stop himself, the words slipped from his mouth—
“Wife!?”
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