Free Web NovelChapter 1829: Chapter 600: A Grand Gesture
Its eyes were fierce, casting a cold glance at the two people before transforming into a cloud of blood-colored mist that dispersed into the air.
"Is this, Qiong Qi’s blood?"
Lu Luanti was taken aback, struggling to get up from Chu Xisheng.
Qiong Qi is one of the Four Great Evil Beasts, mentioned alongside Chaos, representing disorder. It shares a two-faced relationship with the ’Bi’an’ of the Nine Dragon Sons, also known as the ’Charter.’
It resembles a tiger with wings that enable it to fly, devouring people, understanding human speech, skilled at manipulating hearts, fond of fighting and contention, yet averse to consuming the dead.
This is a fierce beast that loves to incite people’s hearts, recklessly stirring chaos and strife, and drawing power from such chaos and conflict.
Lu Luanti felt secretly terrified, a chill creeping over her.
When was it that Qiong Qi’s blood and power invaded her body, and when did it seep into the depths of her Divine Soul?
If it weren’t for Chu Xisheng’s timely detection, her thoughts would have been influenced by Qiong Qi in the future.
However, did he really need to use such an intimate method to extract Qiong Qi’s power earlier? Did he really have to use his mouth?
This notion flashed through Lu Luanti’s mind, but she temporarily disregarded it.
Suddenly, Lu Luanti thought of something and took out a note from her sleeve.
Yet just as her hand touched the note, it turned into specks of dust, dispersing right inside her sleeve.
Lu Luanti’s brows furrowed instantly, a sharp glint appearing in her eyes.
"Did you learn about your background?" Chu Xisheng considered how Lu Luanti’s Primordial Spirit could be easily invaded.
This girl practiced the Illusion Power and Disorder Technique!
She must have been shocked by something, allowing Qiong Qi’s power to exploit the gap.
Chu Xisheng thought of the recent rumors among the court and observed Lu Luanti’s expression, guessing a general idea.
He immediately laughed and pinched Lu Luanti’s cheek, teasingly saying, "Silly girl, I really don’t know what nonsense you’re thinking about, being possessed by a Qiong Qi, isn’t it embarrassing! Listen carefully, I don’t know what words that Qiong Qi used to manipulate you. But in my eyes, you are my Li’er, and I truly like you and want to marry you. If you have any concerns, you must clearly express them to me, understood?"
As he spoke, he pinched Lu Luanti’s cheek half-circle around.
Lu Luanti was in pain, quickly swatting his hand away.
Yet she felt a slight tremor in her heart, a warm surge of emotions bubbling up.
Lu Luanti found Chu Xisheng’s words more moving than any sweet talk he’d ever uttered before.
Lu Luanti promptly laughed at herself, reflecting on her foolishness.
Chu Xisheng surely knew her background long ago; otherwise, he wouldn’t have repeatedly reminded her to treat Sister Qianqian well.
Besides, though he had plenty of tricks up his sleeve, he wouldn’t plot about such matters.
If he cared about the bloodline of Emperor Jianyuan within her, he would openly discuss it with her.
Chu Xisheng had no reason to bother about the old followers and surrendered officials of the Daning Dynasty.
He could subdue the world with a single blade, without needing to resort to marriage to win them over.
Have I really been so foolish, worrying over these things all day?
She said gravely, "I don’t know whether this Qiong Qi belongs to the Jumen Star Lord or the Master of Thousands of Deceptions. Its power of All Gods leaves people unprepared."
If even she fell prey to the scheme, what about others?
"The methods of the Deceiving Heaven Master are not this crude; as for the Jumen Star Lord, I’m not sure."
Chu Xisheng snorted, looking up with his vengeful eyes piercing through the top of the hall, gazing at the starry sky: "Actually, it’s easy to deal with. Their powers are not without trace. The most difficult to counter is indeed an open conspiracy."
People say a visible spear is easy to dodge, while a well-hidden arrow is hard to fend off.
Yet in Chu Xisheng’s eyes, it’s the visible spear that’s hardest to guard against.
The internal conflicts of the Dalv Dynasty are right there open.
If not handled properly, there’s no need for others to instigate; trouble will arise naturally.
Adding the power of the Master of Thousands of Deceptions makes it all the more terrifying.
Originally, Lu Luanti felt heavy-hearted.
Until she noticed that, as Chu Xisheng spoke, he placed his hand in a position he shouldn’t have before her.
Only then did Lu Luanti realize she was still seated on Chu Xisheng’s lap.
She couldn’t help but grit her teeth, immediately jumping up, then stepping hard on Chu Xisheng’s toe.
But there was no response, Chu Xisheng’s Protective Gang Power was as unyielding as a rock.
Helpless, Lu Luanti sullenly made her way toward the back door of the hall.
Chu Xisheng chuckled at this, his expression smug: "Li’er, where are you going? We haven’t consummated yet. Today is a grand day for us, and you, as the Vice Empress, how can you leave me to guard an empty room alone?"
Lu Luanti’s pretty face flushed slightly red.
She sneered, thinking if he didn’t want to guard an empty room alone, he could go find Chu Yunyun!
Not that he’d have the guts.
Chu Xisheng’s gaze shifted towards the tightly closed outer doors of the grand hall.
There stood a slender figure clad in armor, waiting at the bottom of the steps, fists clasped.
"Qianqian?"
Ji Qianqian saw that Chu Xisheng was ’available’ and immediately made her way into the hall.
Seeing Lu Luanti looking at her from a distance as she headed to the back door, she nodded to her in acknowledgement.
——After all, she is her cousin, the closest blood relative in this world.
Ji Qianqian then bowed to Chu Xisheng: "Your Majesty, there’s news from Wang’an City."
She presented a token while bowing before Chu Xisheng.
Chu Xisheng took the token, glanced at it, and immediately inhaled sharply with a hiss.
Using a Dream Technique to hypnotize the entire 1.7 billion citizens of the Heluo Two States in one move, adding half the Yong State, that’s over 500 million people.
This Zhe Dragon truly has a grand scheme!
"Luanyi, wait a moment!"
Chu Xisheng called out to Lu Luanti, then ordered towards the hall’s exterior: "Relay to the Northern front line to be cautious in warfare from today. Also, urgently summon the State Preceptor of the Luo Han Sect and the Three Yards Commander, Uncle Shen Huan, to the palace!"
Uncle Shen Huan is none other than Lu Chen, Sword and Dream.
For reasons unknown, perhaps for Luanyi, or maybe to take revenge against Emperor Jianyuan, he accepted the position Chu Xisheng offered.
Chu Xisheng pondered that for the Dream Technique, an expert’s consultation was necessary.
He then looked at Ji Qianqian: "Where is Chu Rulai? Has Emperor Jianyuan sent him over?"
Ji Qianqian’s eyes immediately narrowed.
