Free Web NovelChapter 66: Chrysanthemum Scripture
"We are risking our lives outside the city, while he enjoys himself inside! I can’t accept this!"
"Damn it, this guy! I’ll beat him to death!"
"Um, do you think Sword Wind has his own reasons?"
"What reasons? It’s just for more resources, and now he’s in league with that tyrant Dong Zhuo!"
"This is outrageous! To climb the ranks, he’s resorting to anything! Your Majesty, you’re in a pitiful state!"
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In short, Long Chen’s reputation among the player community was thoroughly ruined. It’s unclear who spread the news—perhaps someone overheard it and spread it intentionally, or maybe Dong Zhuo deliberately leaked the information. The purpose was to tightly bind Long Chen to his warship. The wickedness of this scheme was heinous and deserving of condemnation!
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The pitch-black night gradually enveloped the sky, casting darkness over Luoyang. If it weren’t for the lights, one could hardly see their own fingers in some places.
A tranquil atmosphere shrouded the entire city.
Long Chen moved like a ghost, drifting through Luoyang. His movements were swift, akin to the wind and thunder.
In just a few moments, he traversed the densely packed residential buildings and arrived outside the imperial palace.
By his side was a robust man resembling a wild beast—his personal guard captain, Xu Chu!
"My lord, why are we sneaking into the palace so late?" Xu Chu asked in a low voice.
"Hush! Zhongkang, what we’re doing today is for the benefit of the state!" Long Chen raised his index finger to his lips, whispering.
"Alright! I, as your lord, will follow your lead!" Xu Chu scratched his head, speaking in a simple and honest manner.
Although this was Long Chen’s first time outside the city, his memory was excellent. He quickly found the location of the Yong’an Palace.
Then, he rushed towards it.
As they approached, a shadow-like figure gracefully descended.
With an extremely delicate face, Long Chen immediately recognized the person as Xiaoguizi, the eunuch and trusted aide of Empress Dowager He!
"Xiaoguizi, it’s me, Long Jue Ming! Hurry, take me to see the Empress Dowager!"
Long Chen whispered.
Unexpectedly, Xiaoguizi fixed his sharp phoenix eyes on Long Chen, angrily saying, "Long Chen, you scoundrel! Still want to see the Empress Dowager! Dream on! I heard that you, this villain, have a close relationship with that Dong Zhuo, and now you want to see the Empress Dowager!"
"Speak! Are you trying to harm the Empress Dowager?"
Xiaoguizi sternly questioned, holding a silver needle in his hand, cold and piercing!
Long Chen frowned.
This was a bit troublesome!
Although he had kept the news of wanting to save the Empress Dowager and the Emperor from spreading, it seemed to have aroused suspicions about collusion with Dong Zhuo.
Tonight’s plan is facing some trouble!
Long Chen raised his head earnestly and said, "Eunuch, my loyalty is as clear as the sun and the moon! At this critical moment, please let me see the Empress Dowager!"
It was getting late, and Long Chen was worried that Lu Bu might take action soon. After Ding Yuan was killed, the Wolf Cavalry of Bingzhou in Luoyang would surely descend into chaos. This would be the best opportunity for him to escape the city. That’s why Long Chen was so anxious to see Empress Dowager He; tonight was the best time to break free.
Previously, for the sake of secrecy in the plan, he hadn’t even informed Empress Dowager He. Because since leaving Dong Zhuo’s mansion, he had sensed that soldiers of the Xiliang forces were tailing him. If his speculation was correct, it was likely that Li Ru or someone sent by Dong Zhuo was monitoring him.
If he were to reveal tonight’s plan to Empress Dowager He, he and his five thousand elite soldiers would be ruthlessly slaughtered by tens of thousands of Xiliang cavalry!
Due to this sense of crisis, Long Chen had endured until now.
However, Xiaoguizi was also very protective of his master. No matter how Long Chen tried to persuade, he refused to let him pass. Moreover, the ice-cold silver needle in Xiaoguizi’s hand flew towards Long Chen’s chest like a deadly iron lock.
Fortunately, by his side, Xu Chu roared, and a phantom of a blood-colored fierce tiger appeared in front of Long Chen. With a single slap, he knocked away the ice-cold silver needle.
Long Chen lowered his eyelids.
"Check the attribute panel!" he silently prayed in his mind.
"Ding! Currently checking the attribute panel of the eunuch Xiaoguizi..."
[Name]: Xiaoguizi
[Rank]: Four-star Eunuch
[Official Position]: Royal Eunuch (First Rank)
[Level]: Level 78 (Maximum Level: 100)
[Strength]: 73 (Limit: 80)
[Strategy]: 67 (Limit: 72)
[Endurance]: 41 (Limit: 50)
[Charm]: 51
[Equipment]: Ice Soul Silver Needle (Orange Epic) (The silver needle is derived from the Nine Heavens Profound Ice, an extremely cold and yin ice. Carries cold poison; if stabbed, the whole body freezes like ice, life force withers away...) (Attack +80...) Royal Eunuch Set (Orange Epic) (Defense +102...)
[Skills]: Demon Art (S-rank) (Summon evil spirit puppets to assist, damage +120%, affected by Strategy value)
[Martial Arts]: Chrysanthemum Scripture (S-rank) (Requires the practitioner to be castrated, with four realms in total. After mastering the demonic art, condense a mysterious blood chrysanthemum into the body, unpredictable!) (Greatly enhances physical fitness and spiritual power)
[Talent]: Soul Devour (S-rank) (Can be used for coercion and torture, increasing the enemy’s sense of fear by +200%, coercion probability +50%)
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"My goodness, are eunuchs all this powerful?!"
Although Long Chen had thought that Xiaoguizi was extraordinary, he didn’t expect his attributes to be so impressive! It seemed that the eunuch profession allowed for both physical and magical cultivation, as demonstrated by Xiaoguizi’s high strength and strategy values.
Furthermore, Xiaoguizi was adorned in luxurious equipment, all of which were orange epic-grade. Long Chen couldn’t help but marvel at the wealth of the royal family. Such equipment was freely given.
However, it was understandable since Xiaoguizi was Empress Dowager He’s confidant, deserving such treatment.
With Xiaoguizi by his side, even if Empress Dowager He was surrounded by thousands of troops, there was a chance to break free, unless encountering a stronger opponent.
Time was running out, and Long Chen couldn’t afford to be more lenient. He clasped his hands and said, "Eunuch, I must offend you."
Without hesitation, he gave instructions to Xu Chu beside him, "Zhongkang, take him down! Remember, leave him alive!"
Xu Chu grinned, lips curling into a smile. "Sure thing, my lord! I’ve long found this effeminate little eunuch irritating. Watch me!" ƒгeewebnovёl.com
Xu Chu stepped forward. Currently at level 62, he was naturally far below Xiaoguizi in terms of level. However, being a five-star general made up for this level difference.
Moreover, Xu Chu’s strength had reached a terrifying value of 86, comparable to a top-notch second-tier general. He easily surpassed Xiaoguizi in terms of strength, with the only concerns being the equipment disparity and the gap in strategy! ƒгeewebnovёl.com
Fortunately, Xu Chu engaged Xiaoguizi in close combat from the beginning, seizing the initiative and not allowing him the opportunity to use the Ice Soul Silver Needle for long-range attacks.
This Zhongkang, usually simple-minded, turned out to be so clever when fighting for his life.
