“Lady, there’s trouble ahead. Shall we detour back to the palace?”
The palace buzzed with commotion, and the palanquin that had just passed through the main gate involuntarily came to a halt.
“Your Highness, there’s trouble ahead. Shall we take a detour back to the palace?”
The commotion within the palace grew louder, and the sedan chair that had just passed through the main gate came to an abrupt halt.
“Hmm, make it quick. I don’t want any complications!” The voice from inside the sedan was melodious, with a hint of magnetic laziness.
“Your servant obeys!” Though separated by the sedan curtain, the old eunuch’s respectful bow was a perfect ninety degrees. As he turned, a sudden gust of wind and sand blew in, causing everyone to instinctively raise their sleeves to shield their faces, turning away and closing their eyes.
“Ah!” Amid the howling wind and swirling sand, a faint cry of surprise came from within the sedan.
“Your Highness, any further instructions?” A servant must be sharp-eyed and quick-eared. The old eunuch, while returning to the sedan, had already signaled to the guards on either side.
“I’m fine, Chief Wang. Let’s proceed back to the palace!” The woman’s voice inside the sedan remained soft and smooth, showing no signs of panic or anger.
The sedan chair swiftly moved through the narrow palace pathways, and the sudden sandstorm quickly faded from everyone’s memory.
Moments later, an ethereal figure appeared where the sedan had previously stopped.
The Mystic Maiden’s delicate bare feet lightly touched the void, her gaze as calm as a deep pool, following the direction in which the sedan had disappeared.
“Giggle, giggle…” Suddenly, a petite and graceful figure, like a falling star, crashed into the Mystic Maiden’s line of sight, abruptly cutting off her view. “Sister Mystic Maiden, let me play with you, giggle, giggle…”
Petite, delicate, and exquisitely beautiful, she held a white jade fan, her face radiant like a blooming flower—this was none other than the First Beauty of the Earth Realm, the Demon Clan’s Princess Jade Fan!
Absolute power always secures absolute authority. Times had changed, and now it was the Mystic Maiden’s turn to retreat without a fight. She had the crucial task of saving her master and couldn’t afford to engage in a fierce battle with Jade Fan.
Princess Jade Fan did not pursue. She gently waved her white jade fan, enjoying the cool autumn breeze. A thoughtful gleam flashed in her peerless demonic eyes, and her willow-like jade face moved slightly. The Princess of Ten Thousand Demons, having discovered a monumental secret, immediately put the Mystic Maiden out of her mind.
With a graceful wave of her hand, a small bird formed by demonic arts swiftly flew into the clouds, heading towards the Nine Nether Palace of the Earth Realm’s Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, where change was eagerly awaited.
The Ten Suns Body still lives! It turns out the Ten Suns Pearl has successfully merged with a mortal. The Earth Realm now has hope!
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“Aren’t you afraid of me? I’m an assassin.” In the gently swaying confined space, Qiao San, covered in blood and leaning against the sedan wall, looked somewhat surprised at the stunningly beautiful woman before him.
Cornered and with no way out, the rogue Qiao San had hidden inside the sedan, taking the woman from the inner palace hostage.
Her eyebrows arched slightly, and the beautiful woman smiled softly. Not only was she unafraid, but she also looked at Qiao San with great interest, saying, “So you’re the assassin? I’ve never seen one before in my life. This is quite an eye-opener!”
“You really aren’t afraid of me?!”
Qiao San leaned forward, his eyes blazing with killing intent, closely watching the woman’s expression for any change.
The beautiful woman’s smiling gaze showed no fear. She spoke softly, as if to herself or as an explanation, “You’re a hero, a great knight, and I’m just a defenseless woman. A great knight would never harm the innocent!”
“A great knight?! Hmm!”
Flattery always sounds sweet, especially when it comes from a beautiful woman. Qiao San, emboldened, instinctively puffed out his chest, striking a heroic pose. “Don’t worry, as long as you stay quiet, I won’t harm you. A man of honor keeps his word!”
“Giggle, giggle…” The beautiful woman covered her mouth with her sleeve, her laughter both alluring and innocent, making the “great knight” across from her feel a surge of heat in his throat, almost revealing his rogue nature.
“Great knight, you haven’t told me your name yet. I’m a poor woman from the inner palace, my humble name is Qiao Fei!” The beautiful woman smiled charmingly, her slightly pointed jade face showing a hint of melancholy, reflecting the sorrow of a lonely palace woman.
Qiao San, feeling embarrassed, could no longer look directly into her phoenix-like eyes. He shifted his gaze, and the assassin found himself comforting his hostage instead. “Don’t be afraid. Once we reach a less crowded place, I’ll leave. By the way, you can call me… Bold Qiao!”
Perhaps it was the influence of the “great knight’s aura,” or perhaps it was the reflection of the woman’s soft tears, but Qiao San, as if possessed, blurted out his nickname.
“Your Highness, we’ve arrived. Your servant will help you alight.” A moment later, the sedan came to a stop, and the old eunuch’s high-pitched voice interrupted the harmonious atmosphere between the two.
“This…” Seeing the sedan curtain move slightly, Qiao San’s expression turned troubled. In his current state, severely injured, the only logical course of action was to take Qiao Fei hostage. However, the woman’s gentleness, kindness, and stunning beauty made it impossible for him to harden his heart.
What to do? If the pursuing forces discovered him, his severely injured self would surely meet his end!
A myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Qiao Fei, understanding his dilemma, spoke first, “Chief Wang, no need to assist. I’ll alight myself. You may leave.”
After dismissing the old eunuch, Qiao Fei stood up to leave the sedan, whispering to Bold Qiao, “Wait a moment before coming out. I’ll send them all away. Great knight, until we meet again!”
As she stepped out of the sedan, the woman turned back with a smile, her affectionate gaze making Qiao San even more infatuated, floating on cloud nine.
Heh, heh… Being handsome sure has its perks. Wherever I go, there’s always a beauty to help me!
The sedan curtain rose and fell, and Qiao Fei’s departing footsteps were soft and melodious. The man inside the sedan was so entranced that his spirit seemed to leave his body, following the beautiful figure step by step.
“Wait, something’s wrong. Why are there so many breathing sounds around the sedan?” A sense of foreboding jolted Qiao San awake from his trance, but it was already too late!
“Fire the arrows!” The woman’s voice reached Qiao San’s ears again, still melodious and soft, but to him, it now sounded like the hiss of a venomous snake, the roar of a wild beast!
A storm of arrows rained down, and the sedan in the center of the courtyard was instantly filled with arrows. Not even a moth could have escaped such a deadly barrage!
“Your servant greets Your Highness. Your servant is incompetent. Please punish me!” With the assassin eliminated, the old eunuch, despite having accomplished his task, knelt at the woman’s feet, trembling with fear.
“Chief Li, you’ve done well. Rise. Burn the sedan and the body together.” Her words paused slightly, as if the act of destroying evidence was a trivial matter. She gently waved her sleeve. “Hmm, it’s late. Prepare my carriage. I shall return to my chambers.”
Only then did the old eunuch’s tension dissipate. He quickly turned and ordered the other eunuchs, “Quickly, bring the phoenix carriage to escort Her Highness Jade Consort back to the palace!”
Jade Consort?! So the woman wasn’t Qiao Fei at all, but the foremost favored consort of the inner palace, Jade Consort. And the old eunuch wasn’t Chief Wang, but Jade Consort’s Chief Li. A simple change of surname had led Bold Qiao into a deadly trap without him even realizing it!
Incredible—what an incredible woman!
Ruthless—what a ruthless Jade Consort!
“At once, my Lady!” Although separated by the curtain, the old eunuch bent his back respectfully to a ninety-degree bow. As he turned around, a sudden gust of wind and sand blew over, causing everyone to instinctively raise their sleeves to cover their faces and shield their eyes.
“Ahh!” Amidst the fierce wind and swirling sand, a faint cry came from inside the palanquin.
“Is there anything else you command, my Lady?” A good servant must be sharp and attentive. The old eunuch returned to the palanquin while discreetly signaling the guards on both sides.
“I’m fine. Head back to the palace, Wang, the Chief Eunuch!” The lady’s voice remained soft and sweet, showing no sign of panic or anger.
The palanquin swiftly glided through the narrow palace alleys, and the sudden gust of wind and sand soon faded from everyone’s memory.
Moments later, an ethereal figure gracefully descended at the very spot where the palanquin had paused.
The Xuan Maiden lightly stepped on the air with her delicate bare feet, her gaze as still as a deep pond, following the direction where the palanquin had vanished.
“Giggles…” Suddenly, a petite figure fell like a shooting star, directly landing within Xuan Maiden’s vision, forcefully interrupting her sight. “Dear Xuan Maiden, let me play with you for a while, hehehe…”
Petite and graceful, holding a white jade fan, and wearing a smile as radiant as a blooming flower—this was none other than Princess Yu Shan, the most beautiful woman in the mortal realm and the Demon King’s consort!
Absolute power always leads to absolute authority. With the change of time and circumstances, it was now Xuan Maiden’s turn to retreat without hesitation. She had the heavy responsibility of rescuing her master and naturally could not afford to fight recklessly with Yu Shan.
“Your Highness, there’s trouble ahead. Shall we take a detour back to the palace?”
The commotion within the palace grew louder, and the sedan chair that had just passed the main gate came to a halt.
“Hmm, be quick about it. I don’t want any complications!” The voice from inside the sedan was melodious, with a hint of magnetism in its laziness.
“Your servant obeys!” Though separated by the sedan’s curtain, the old eunuch bowed deeply, his back forming a perfect right angle. As he turned, a sudden gust of wind and sand blew in, causing everyone to instinctively cover their faces with their sleeves and turn away, closing their eyes.
“Ah!” Amid the howling wind and swirling sand, a faint cry of surprise came from within the sedan.
“Your Highness, is there anything else you require?” A servant must always be sharp-eyed and quick-eared. The old eunuch returned to the front of the sedan while subtly signaling to the guards on either side.
“I’m fine, Chief Eunuch Wang. Let’s proceed back to the palace!” The woman’s voice inside the sedan remained soft and sweet, showing no signs of panic or anger.
The sedan chair moved swiftly through the narrow paths between the palace walls, and the sudden sandstorm quickly faded from everyone’s memory.
Moments later, an ethereal figure appeared where the sedan had previously stopped.
The Mystic Maiden’s delicate bare feet lightly touched the void, her gaze as calm as a deep pool, following the direction in which the sedan had disappeared.
“Giggle, giggle…” Suddenly, a petite, graceful figure descended like a shooting star, directly entering the Mystic Maiden’s line of sight and abruptly cutting off her view. “Sister Mystic Maiden, let me play with you for a while, giggle, giggle…”
Petite, delicate, and exquisitely beautiful, she held a white jade fan, her face radiant like a blooming flower—this was none other than the First Beauty of the Earth Realm, the Demon Clan’s Princess Jade Fan!
Absolute power always commands absolute authority. Times had changed, and now it was the Mystic Maiden’s turn to flee without daring to engage in battle. She had the crucial task of saving her master and couldn’t afford to recklessly fight Jade Fan.
Princess Jade Fan did not pursue her. Instead, she gently waved her white jade fan, enjoying the cool autumn breeze. A thoughtful gleam flashed in her eyes, and as her long, willow-like face moved, she seemed to have discovered a great secret, immediately casting the Mystic Maiden from her mind.
With a graceful wave of her hand, a small bird formed by demonic arts swiftly flew into the clouds, heading towards the Nine Nether Palace of the Earth Realm’s Demon Kingdom, where change was eagerly awaited.
The Ten Suns Body still lives! It turns out the Ten Suns Pearl has successfully merged with a mortal. The Earth Realm now has hope!
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“Aren’t you afraid of me? I’m an assassin.” In the narrow, swaying space of the sedan, Qiao San, covered in blood, leaned against the sedan wall, gazing in surprise at the stunningly beautiful woman before him.
Cornered and with nowhere else to go, the rogue Qiao San had hidden inside the sedan, taking the woman from the inner palace hostage.
Her eyebrows arched slightly, and the beautiful woman smiled softly, not only unafraid but also looking at Qiao San with great interest. “You’re the assassin? I’ve never seen one before in all my years. This is quite an eye-opener!”
“You really aren’t afraid of me?!”
Qiao San leaned forward, his eyes radiating killing intent, closely watching the woman’s expression for any sign of fear.
The beautiful woman’s smile remained calm and unafraid, as if speaking to herself or explaining softly, “You’re a hero, a great knight. I’m just a defenseless woman. A hero like you would never harm the innocent!”
“A hero?! Hmm!”
Flattery always sounds sweet, especially when it comes from a beautiful woman. Qiao San couldn’t help but puff out his chest, striking a heroic pose. “Don’t worry, as long as you stay quiet, this hero won’t harm you. A man’s word is his bond!”
“Giggle, giggle…” The beautiful woman covered her mouth with her sleeve, her laughter both alluring and innocent, making the “hero” across from her feel a surge of heat in his throat, almost revealing his rogue nature.
“Hero, you haven’t told me your name yet. I’m a poor soul from the inner palace, my humble name is Qiao Fei!” The beautiful woman smiled charmingly, her slightly pointed jade-like face showing a hint of melancholy, fully revealing the sorrow of a lonely woman in the depths of the palace.
Qiao San could no longer bear to stare into her phoenix-like eyes. He shifted his gaze, and in an unexpected turn, the assassin found himself comforting his hostage. “Don’t be afraid. Once we reach a less crowded place, I’ll leave. By the way, you can call me… Bold San!”
Perhaps it was the influence of the “hero’s aura,” or perhaps it was the reflection of the woman’s soft tears, but for some reason, Qiao San blurted out his nickname.
“Your Highness, we’ve arrived. Your servant will help you out of the sedan.” Moments later, the sedan came to a stop, and the old eunuch’s shrill voice interrupted the harmonious atmosphere between the two.
“This…” Seeing the sedan’s curtain move slightly, Qiao San couldn’t help but feel conflicted. In his current state, severely injured, the only logical course of action was to take Qiao Fei hostage. But the woman’s gentleness, kindness, and stunning beauty made it impossible for him to harden his heart.
What to do? If the pursuing factions discovered him, his already severe injuries would surely be the death of him!
A thousand thoughts raced through his mind in an instant, but Qiao Fei, ever perceptive, spoke first. “Chief Eunuch Wang, no need to assist. I’ll get out myself. You may leave.”
After dismissing the old eunuch, Qiao Fei rose to exit the sedan, whispering to Bold San as she did so, “Wait a moment before coming out. I’ll send them all away. Hero, until we meet again!”
As she stepped out of the sedan, the woman turned back with a smile, her affectionate gaze leaving Qiao San utterly enchanted, floating on a cloud of self-satisfaction.
Heh, heh… Being handsome sure has its perks. Wherever I go, there’s always a beauty to help me out!
The sedan’s curtain rose and fell, and Qiao Fei’s departing footsteps were as soft and pleasing as a melody. The man inside the sedan was so entranced that his spirit seemed to leave his body, following step by step behind the woman’s beautiful figure.
“Wait, something’s not right. Why are there so many breathing sounds around the sedan?” A sense of foreboding jolted Qiao San awake from his trance, but it was already too late!
“Fire the arrows!” The woman’s voice reached Qiao San’s ears once more, still sweet and melodious, but to him, it now sounded like the hiss of a venomous snake, the roar of a wild beast!
A storm of arrows rained down, and the sedan in the center of the courtyard was instantly filled with arrows. Not even a moth could have escaped such a deadly barrage!
“Your servant greets Your Highness. Your servant is incompetent and begs for punishment!” With the assassin eliminated, the old eunuch, despite having accomplished his task, knelt at the woman’s feet, trembling with fear.
“Chief Eunuch Li, you’ve done well. Rise. Burn the sedan and the body together.” Her words paused slightly, as if the act of destroying evidence was a trivial matter. “Hmm, it’s late. Escort me back to my chambers.”
Only then did the tension on the old eunuch’s face dissipate. He quickly turned and ordered the other eunuchs, “Quickly, bring the phoenix carriage and escort Her Highness Jade Concubine back to the palace!”
Jade Concubine?! So, the woman wasn’t Qiao Fei at all, but the foremost favored concubine of the inner palace, Jade Concubine. And the old eunuch wasn’t Chief Eunuch Wang, but Chief Eunuch Li of Jade Concubine’s palace. A simple change of surname had led Bold San into a deadly trap without him even realizing it!
Impressive—what a formidable woman!
Ruthless—what a ruthless Jade Concubine!
“Your Highness, there’s trouble ahead. Shall we take a detour back to the palace?”
The commotion within the palace grew louder, and the sedan chair that had just passed through the main gate came to a halt.
“Hmm, make it quick. I don’t want any complications!” The voice from inside the sedan was melodious, with a hint of magnetism in its laziness.
“Your servant obeys!” Though separated by the sedan curtain, the old eunuch’s respectful posture bent to a perfect ninety degrees. As he turned, a sudden gust of wind and sand blew in, causing everyone to instinctively raise their sleeves to shield their faces, turning away and closing their eyes.
“Ah!” Amid the howling wind and swirling sand, a faint cry of surprise came from within the sedan.
“Your Highness, is there anything else you require?” A servant must be sharp-eared and keen-eyed. As the old eunuch returned to the front of the sedan, he discreetly signaled to the guards on either side.
“I’m fine, Chief Steward Wang. Let’s proceed back to the palace!” The woman’s voice inside the sedan remained soft and sweet, showing no signs of panic or anger.
The sedan chair moved swiftly through the narrow palace corridors, and the sudden sandstorm quickly faded from everyone’s memory.
Moments later, an ethereal figure appeared where the sedan had previously stopped.
The Mystic Maiden’s delicate bare feet lightly touched the void, her gaze as calm as a deep pool, following the direction in which the sedan had disappeared.
“Giggle, giggle…” Suddenly, a petite figure descended like a shooting star, directly entering the Mystic Maiden’s line of sight, abruptly cutting off her view. “Sister Mystic Maiden, let me play with you for a while, giggle, giggle…”
Petite and exquisitely beautiful, holding a white jade fan, her face radiant like a blooming flower—it was none other than the First Beauty of the Earth Realm, the Demon Clan’s Princess Jade Fan!
Absolute power always secures absolute authority. Times had changed, and now it was the Mystic Maiden’s turn to retreat without hesitation. She had the crucial task of saving her master and couldn’t afford to engage in a fierce battle with Jade Fan.
Princess Jade Fan did not pursue her, gently swaying her white jade fan to enjoy the cool autumn breeze. A thoughtful gleam flashed in the eyes of the unparalleled enchantress, and as her willow-like jade face moved, the Princess of Ten Thousand Demons, having discovered a great secret, immediately cast the Mystic Maiden from her mind.
With a graceful wave of her hand, a small bird formed by demonic arts swiftly flew into the clouds, heading towards the Nine Nether Palace of the Earth Realm’s Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, where change was eagerly awaited.
The Ten Suns Body still lives! It turns out the Ten Suns Pearl has successfully merged with a mortal. The Earth Realm now has hope!
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“Aren’t you afraid of me? I’m an assassin!” In the gently swaying confined space, Qiao San, covered in blood and leaning against the sedan wall, gazed with some surprise at the stunningly beautiful woman before him.
Cornered and with no way out, the rogue San had hidden inside the sedan, taking the woman from the inner palace hostage.
Her eyebrows arched slightly, and the beautiful woman smiled softly, not only unafraid but also looking at Qiao San with great interest. “So you’re the assassin? I’ve never seen one before in all my years. This is quite an eye-opener!”
“You really aren’t afraid of me?!”
Qiao San leaned forward, his eyes blazing with killing intent, intently watching for any change in the woman’s expression.
The beautiful woman’s smiling eyes showed no fear, as if speaking to herself or explaining softly, “You’re a hero, a great knight, and I’m just a defenseless woman. A knight would never harm the innocent!”
“A great knight?! Hmm!”
Flattery is always pleasing to the ear, especially when it comes from a beautiful woman. Bold San couldn’t help but puff out his chest, striking a heroic pose. “Don’t worry, as long as you stay quiet, this great knight won’t harm you. A man’s word is his bond!”
“Giggle, giggle…” The beautiful woman covered her mouth with her sleeve, her laughter both enchanting and innocent, making the “great knight” across from her feel a surge of heat in his throat, nearly revealing his rogue nature.
“Great knight, you haven’t told me your name yet. I’m a poor soul from the inner palace, my humble name is Qiao Fei!” The beautiful woman smiled sweetly, her slightly pointed jade face showing a hint of sorrow, fully revealing the lonely heart of a palace lady.
Qiao San could no longer bear to stare into her phoenix-like eyes. Shifting his gaze, the assassin found himself comforting his hostage instead. “Don’t be afraid. Once we reach a less crowded place, I’ll leave. By the way, you can call me… Bold San!”
Perhaps influenced by the “knight’s aura,” or perhaps by the woman’s soft tears, Qiao San, as if bewitched, revealed his nickname.
“Your Highness, we’ve arrived. Your servant will help you alight!” A moment later, the sedan came to a stop, and the old eunuch’s shrill voice interrupted the harmonious atmosphere between the two.
“This…” Seeing the sedan curtain move slightly, Qiao San couldn’t help but feel troubled. In the current situation, the only correct move for his severely wounded self was to take Qiao Fei hostage. However, the woman’s gentleness, kindness, and stunning beauty made it impossible for him to harden his heart.
What to do? If the pursuing factions discovered him, his hundred lives wouldn’t be enough to save him!
A myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, but Qiao Fei, ever considerate, spoke first. “Chief Steward Wang, no need to assist. I’ll alight myself. You may step back.”
After dismissing the old eunuch, Qiao Fei rose to leave the sedan, whispering to Bold San, “Wait a moment before coming out. I’ll send them all away. Great knight, until we meet again!”
As she stepped out of the sedan, the woman turned back with a smile, her affectionate gaze making Qiao San’s heart race, leaving him floating on air, smug and self-satisfied.
Heh, heh… Being handsome sure has its perks. Wherever I go, there’s always a beauty to help me!
The sedan curtain rose and fell, and Qiao Fei’s departing footsteps were so soft and melodious that the man inside the sedan felt as if his soul had left his body, following step by step behind the woman’s beautiful figure.
“Wait, something’s wrong. Why are there so many breathing sounds around the sedan?” A sense of foreboding jolted Qiao San awake from his trance, but alas, it was too late!
“Fire the arrows!” The woman’s voice reached Qiao San’s ears once more, still sweet and gentle, but to him, it now sounded like the hiss of a venomous snake, the roar of a beast!
A storm of arrows rained down, and the sedan in the center of the courtyard was instantly filled with arrows. Not even a moth could have escaped such a deadly barrage!
“Your servant greets Your Highness. Your servant is incompetent and begs for punishment!” With the assassin eliminated, the old eunuch, despite having achieved a great feat, knelt in fear at the woman’s feet.
“Chief Steward Li, you’ve done well. Rise. Burn the sedan and the body together.” Her words paused slightly, as if the act of destroying evidence was a trivial matter. “Hmm, it’s late. Escort me back to my chambers.”
Only then did the tension on the old eunuch’s face dissipate. He quickly turned and ordered the other eunuchs, “Come, bring the phoenix carriage and escort Her Highness Jade Consort back to the palace!”
Jade Consort?! So the woman was not Qiao Fei at all, but the most favored consort of the inner palace, Jade Consort. And the old eunuch was not Chief Steward Wang, but Chief Steward Li of Jade Consort’s palace. A simple change of surname had led Bold San into a deadly trap without him even realizing it!
Impressive—what a formidable woman!
Ruthless—what a ruthless Jade Consort!
The Ten-Sun Body is still alive! The Ten-Sun Pearl has successfully fused with a mortal. The mortal world now has hope!
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“Aren’t you afraid of me? I’m an assassin!” In the gently swaying confined space, Qiao San, covered in blood and leaning against the palanquin wall, gazed in surprise at the stunning beauty before him.
It turned out that the desperate rogue had slipped into the palanquin and taken hostage of a palace woman.
Her eyebrows arched slightly, the beautiful woman smiled—not frightened at all—but instead with interest, she examined Qiao San up and down: “You’re the assassin? This is the first time in my life I’ve met one. What an experience!”
“You’re really not afraid of me?!”
Qiao San leaned forward, his eyes flashing with killing intent, staring intently at the subtle changes in her eyes.
The beauty’s smiling gaze showed no fear. As if talking to herself or explaining, she softly said, “You’re a hero and chivalrous knight. I’m just a helpless woman with no weapon in hand. A noble knight would never harm the innocent!”
“A knight?! Hmph!”
Flattery always sounds pleasant, especially when coming from a beautiful woman. Bold San couldn’t help puffing out his chest instinctively, striking a heroic pose with his head held high. “Don’t worry, as long as you don’t cry out, I, the great knight, won’t harm you. A real man’s word is as good as gold!”
“Hehehe…” The beauty covered her mouth and giggled, her charm mixed with a touch of innocence. The “knight” facing her felt a sudden warmth in his throat, almost revealing his rogue nature on the spot.
“Knight, you haven’t told this humble woman your name yet. I’m just a poor soul trapped in the deep palace, my unworthy name is Qiao Concubine!” Her smile was charming, yet a hint of sadness flickered across her delicate face, revealing the sorrowful heart of a palace woman trapped in loneliness.
Qiao San could no longer bear to stare into her phoenix-like eyes. He shifted his gaze and, ironically, the assassin began comforting the hostage. “Don’t worry. I’ll leave as soon as we reach a less crowded place. Oh, just call me Da Gan San!”
Perhaps it was the “hero’s aura,” or maybe the woman’s gentle tears, but somehow, Qiao San ended up revealing his nickname.
“Lady, we’ve arrived. Let this servant help you out of the palanquin!” Soon after, the palanquin came to a stop, and the old eunuch’s shrill voice interrupted their harmonious moment.
“This…” Seeing the curtain stir slightly, Qiao San couldn’t help but look troubled. In his current condition, the only right move for the wounded rogue was to take Qiao Concubine hostage. However, her gentleness, kindness, and stunning beauty made it impossible for him to harden his heart.
What should he do? If discovered by the pursuing martial sects, even if he had a hundred lives, he would surely perish!
In the blink of an eye, amidst countless conflicting thoughts, Qiao Concubine, considerate as ever, spoke first: “Chief Eunuch Wang, there’s no need to assist me. I can get down by myself. You may step aside now!”
After dismissing the old eunuch, Qiao Concubine quietly said to Da Gan San while getting out of the palanquin: “You come out later. I’ll send them all away. Farewell for now, noble knight!”
As she stepped out, she turned her head for one last smile, her affectionate face making Qiao San even more enchanted, feeling light-headed with self-satisfaction.
“Hehehe… Being handsome sure has its advantages. Beautiful women always come to my aid wherever I go!”
As the palanquin curtain lifted and fell, the gentle sound of Qiao Concubine’s footsteps gradually faded, while the man inside, mesmerized, followed her beautiful shadow step by step, his soul seemingly leaving his body.
“Wait a minute, something’s wrong. Why do I hear so many breathing sounds around the palanquin?” A sense of impending danger startled Qiao San, abruptly snapping him out of his enchantment. Unfortunately, it was already too late!
“Fire the arrows!” Her voice reached Qiao San’s ears again—still melodious and soft, yet to him, it now sounded like the hiss of a venomous snake or the roar of a ferocious beast!
A storm of arrows rained down like a hurricane, instantly covering the palanquin in the courtyard with countless shafts. Not even a fly could escape death in such a hail of death!
“Your humble servant greets you, my Lady. I have failed, please punish me!” Although the old eunuch had succeeded in eliminating the assassin, he still knelt before the woman with a face full of fear.
“Your Majesty, there’s trouble ahead. Shall we take a detour back to the palace?”
The palace was in an uproar, and the sedan chair that had just passed through the main gate came to an abrupt halt.
“Hmm, make it quick. I don’t want any complications!” The voice from inside the sedan was melodious, with a hint of magnetism in its laziness.
“Your servant obeys!” Though separated by the sedan curtain, the old eunuch bowed respectfully at a ninety-degree angle. As he turned, a sudden gust of wind and sand blew in, causing everyone to instinctively raise their sleeves to shield their faces and close their eyes.
“Ah!” Amid the howling wind and swirling sand, a faint cry of surprise came from within the sedan.
“Your Majesty, any further instructions?” A servant must be sharp-eared and keen-eyed. The old eunuch returned to the front of the sedan while subtly signaling to the guards on either side.
“I’m fine, Chief Eunuch Wang. Let’s proceed back to the palace!” The woman’s voice inside remained soft and smooth, showing no signs of panic or anger.
The sedan chair moved swiftly through the narrow palace pathways, and the sudden sandstorm quickly faded from everyone’s memory.
Moments later, an ethereal figure appeared where the sedan had previously stopped.
The Mystic Maiden’s delicate bare feet lightly touched the void, her gaze as calm as a deep pool, following the direction in which the sedan had disappeared.
“Giggle, giggle…” Suddenly, a petite and graceful figure descended like a shooting star, directly entering the Mystic Maiden’s line of sight and abruptly cutting off her view. “Sister Mystic Maiden, let me play with you, giggle, giggle…”
Petite, delicate, and exquisitely beautiful, she held a white jade fan and wore a radiant smile—this was none other than the Princess Jade Fan, the most beautiful woman in the underworld and the consort of the Demon King!
Absolute power always commands absolute authority. Times had changed, and now it was the Mystic Maiden’s turn to flee without hesitation. She had the crucial task of saving her master and couldn’t afford to engage in a fierce battle with Jade Fan.
Princess Jade Fan did not pursue her. Instead, she gently waved her white jade fan, enjoying the cool autumn breeze. A thoughtful gleam flashed in the eyes of this unparalleled enchantress, and as her willow-like face moved, she immediately forgot about the Mystic Maiden upon discovering a great secret.
With a graceful wave of her hand, a bird conjured by demonic arts swiftly flew into the clouds, heading toward the Nine Nether Palace of the underworld’s Demon Kingdom, where change was eagerly anticipated.
The Ten Sun Body still lives! It turns out the Ten Sun Pearl has successfully merged with a mortal. The underworld now has hope!
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“Aren’t you afraid of me? I’m an assassin.” In the narrow, swaying space, Qiao San, covered in blood, leaned against the sedan wall, gazing in surprise at the stunningly beautiful woman before him.
Cornered and with no way out, the rogue had hidden inside the sedan, taking the woman from the harem hostage.
Her eyebrows arched slightly, and the beautiful woman smiled softly. Far from being afraid, she looked at Qiao San with interest, saying, “So you’re the assassin? I’ve never seen one before in all my years. This is quite an eye-opener!”
“You really aren’t afraid of me?!”
Qiao San leaned forward, his eyes radiating killing intent, closely watching for any change in the woman’s expression.
The beautiful woman’s smiling eyes showed no fear. She spoke softly, as if to herself or as an explanation, “You’re a hero, a great knight. I’m just a defenseless woman. A knight would never harm the innocent!”
“A great knight?! Hmm!”
Flattery always sounds sweet, especially when it comes from a beautiful woman. Without realizing it, Qiao San puffed out his chest, striking a heroic pose. “Don’t worry, as long as you stay quiet, I won’t harm you. A man of honor keeps his word!”
“Giggle, giggle…” The woman covered her mouth with her sleeve, her laughter both alluring and innocent, making the “knight” across from her feel a surge of heat in his throat, nearly revealing his rogue nature.
“Great knight, you haven’t told me your name yet. I’m a poor soul from the deep palace, my humble name is Qiao Fei!” The woman smiled sweetly, her slightly pointed jade-like face showing a hint of melancholy, fully revealing the sorrow of a neglected woman in the palace.
Qiao San could no longer bear to stare into her phoenix-like eyes. He shifted his gaze, and the assassin found himself comforting his hostage instead. “Don’t be afraid. Once we reach a less crowded place, I’ll leave. By the way, you can call me… Bold Third!”
Perhaps it was the influence of the “knight’s aura,” or perhaps it was the reflection of the woman’s soft tears, but Qiao San, as if possessed, blurted out his nickname.
“Your Majesty, we’ve arrived. Your servant will help you alight.” Moments later, the sedan came to a stop, and the old eunuch’s shrill voice interrupted the harmonious atmosphere between the two.
“This…” Seeing the sedan curtain move slightly, Qiao San’s eyes showed hesitation. In his current state, severely injured, the only correct course of action was to take Qiao Fei hostage. But the woman’s gentleness, kindness, and stunning beauty made it impossible for him to harden his heart.
What to do? If the pursuing soldiers found him, his hundred lives wouldn’t be enough to save him!
A myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, but Qiao Fei, ever considerate, spoke first. “Chief Eunuch Wang, no need to assist. I’ll alight myself. You may leave.”
After dismissing the old eunuch, Qiao Fei rose to exit the sedan, whispering to Bold Third, “Wait a moment before coming out. I’ll send them all away. Farewell, great knight!”
As she stepped out, the woman turned back with a smile, her affectionate gaze leaving Qiao San utterly captivated, floating on cloud nine.
Heh, heh… Being handsome sure has its perks. Wherever I go, there’s always a beauty to help me!
The sedan curtain rose and fell, and the sound of Qiao Fei’s departing footsteps was soft and melodious. The man inside the sedan was so entranced that his spirit seemed to leave his body, following closely behind the woman’s beautiful figure.
“Wait, something’s wrong. Why are there so many breathing sounds around the sedan?” A sense of foreboding jolted Qiao San awake from his trance, but it was already too late!
“Fire the arrows!” The woman’s voice reached Qiao San’s ears once more, still sweet and gentle, but to him, it now sounded like the hiss of a venomous snake or the roar of a beast.
A storm of arrows rained down, and the sedan in the center of the courtyard was instantly filled with arrows. Not even a moth could have escaped such a deadly barrage!
“Your servant greets Your Majesty. Your servant is incompetent and begs for punishment!” With the assassin eliminated, the old eunuch, despite his success, knelt in fear at the woman’s feet.
“Chief Eunuch Li, well done. Rise, and burn the sedan along with the body.” Her words paused slightly, as if the act of destroying evidence was a trivial matter. She gently waved her sleeve. “Hmm, it’s late. Prepare my carriage for the return to the palace.”
The tension on the old eunuch’s face finally dissipated, and he quickly turned to command the younger eunuchs, “Hurry, bring the phoenix carriage! Escort Consort Jade back to the palace!”
Consort Jade?! So, the woman wasn’t Qiao Fei at all, but the most favored consort of the harem, Consort Jade. And the old eunuch wasn’t Chief Eunuch Wang, but Chief Eunuch Li of Consort Jade’s palace. A simple change of surname had led Bold Third into a fatal trap without him even realizing it!
Impressive—what a formidable woman!
Ruthless—what a ruthless Consort Jade!
Only then did the old eunuch’s tension ease. He quickly turned and ordered the junior eunuchs: “Come, quickly bring the imperial palanquin and escort Lady Yu back to her palace!”
Lady Yu?! Oh, the woman was never “Qiao Concubine” at all, but rather Lady Yu, the emperor’s favorite concubine. And the old eunuch wasn’t “Wang, the Chief Eunuch,” but “Li, the Chief Eunuch” of Lady Yu’s palace. Just a simple change of surname had unknowingly led the reckless Da Gan San into a deadly trap!
Brilliant—what a brilliant woman!
Cruel—what a ruthless Lady Yu!
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