After parting ways with Jian Jiu Yang, Luo Xiu went out alone to find sothing to eat. He returned to the inn after his al, planning to comfort Luo Yue. After what had happened the previous night, he couldn't help but feel a lingering sense of guilt toward her.
"Luo Yue, about this incident... I'm very sorry."
"Your Majesty, why are you apologizing?" Luo Yue looked up at Luo Xiu, her face full of confusion.
Her eyes were red and swollen; she had obviously just been crying.
"If it weren't for my negligence, you wouldn't have suffered..."
"Your Majesty, please don't say that! It has nothing to do with you. If anyone's to bla, it's for my own lack of strength, which allowed to fall into the hands of those scoundrels."
Luo Xiu walked over and sat beside her, patting her shoulder reassuringly.
Luo Yue was montarily taken aback, a little overwheld by the gesture. She had always considered her relationship with Luo Xiu to be that of a sovereign and her subject, but he seed to treat her as a friend.
"I promise, nothing like this will ever happen again."
"Yes..." Luo Yue nodded softly, but then suddenly burst into tears.
"Alright, no more crying. I've already killed that bunch of scum to let you vent your anger."
"Mhm... By the way, Your Majesty, what are your plans now?"
"What plans?"
Luo Yue explained, "The sword competition won't start for about another month. The young talents have a one-month ti limit to erge from the Sword Forest. All told, there are about twenty-five days left."
After so careful thought, Luo Xiu replied, "Then I'll just wander around. I have other things to do here on the Lingtian Plateau anyway, so this should be enough ti. Luo Yue, you stay at the inn. I'll arrange for people to protect you."
Luo Yue looked puzzled. "But where would Your Majesty find people to send right now?"
Just as she finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Luo Xiu's left eye, and a spatial portal quietly materialized. A mont later, Hua Muyan and Immortal appeared in the guest room.
Immortal bounced over and threw her arms around Luo Xiu's waist, demanding in a domineering tone, "Little Mule, take this young lady out to have so fun!"
***
「Heavenly Azure Imperial Capital. King Guang's Mansion.」
Gu Jianxi's face grew increasingly grim as she stared at the Sword Mandate in her hand. It was from the Highland Sword God.
She never expected that the annihilation of the Red Lion Gang was Jian Jiu Yang's doing. Of course, she didn't actually believe he did it. A man of Jian Jiu Yang's status and standing wouldn't bother himself with a minor power like the Red Lion Gang. However, Jian Jiu Yang's intention was made perfectly clear in the mandate: he was obviously taking the fall for this. As such, Gu Jianxi had to grant him this face. At least, she had to on the surface.
"Attendant!"
"Present."
"Recall the personnel from the Shadow Tower. Also, find soone from the Royal Mansion to go to Wangjian Town and investigate secretly. Do not alert our target. Report imdiately if you find anything."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
***
「In the blink of an eye, night fell, and the city lights began to glow.」
The moon was large and round tonight. Perhaps it was too dazzling, as few stars were visible in the sky.
「Wangjian Inn.」
Luo Xiu pushed open the window and leapt into the darkness. A silent streak of lightning flashed across the sky above the town. With Hua Muyan and Immortal staying behind at the inn, Luo Xiu wasn't worried about the safety of Luo Yue and the others.
Before long, he once again arrived at the bustling tropolis.
He had only learned today that the vibrant city he had visited the previous night while searching for Lin Xiyue was, in fact, the Imperial Capital of the Heaven Azure Empire.
However, he hadn't co to the Imperial Capital tonight for the Li Family Manor, nor for Lin Xiyue. He was heading to the Heavenly Azure Imperial Palace to et the Heavenly Azure Empress.
***
The Heavenly Azure Imperial Palace was heavily guarded, with Emperor Realm Experts stationed at every palace gate, large and small. For Luo Xiu, however, these defenses were practically nonexistent.
He soon arrived at the Central Brightness Palace, where Wei Qingkuang resided. Out of a basic sense of respect, he didn't use his Divine Sense to locate her directly. Instead, he landed lightly on the roof of the Empress's bedchambers.
However, he froze the mont his feet touched the tiles. On the curved eaves ahead, a young man in white robes was sitting there, holding several pieces of won's lingerie to his nose with a look of pure bliss...
Holy hell... this guy's sothing else. Even a pervert like thinks he's a pervert. Luo Xiu mused, then realized the young man with his back to him was none other than Zhu Yu.
"Hm?"
Just then, Zhu Yu also sensed soone behind him.
"Who's there?"
He instinctively stuffed the lingerie into his robes and spun around, but he was t with a fist to the face.
***
「Central Brightness Palace. Inside the bedchambers.」
Wei Qingkuang stepped out from the luxurious, swimming-pool-sized bath, completely nude. Her fair skin was as smooth and flawless as mutton-fat jade. Fragrant flower petals slid down her delicate skin with the trickling water, though a few still clung stubbornly to the strands of her hair, refusing to let go.
Suddenly, Luo Xiu pushed the window open and strode in, tossing the unconscious Zhu Yu onto the floor in front of Wei Qingkuang.
The empress's beautiful face paled in alarm. With a wave of her delicate hand, a swirl of light enveloped her, and in an instant, a white dress draped over her stunning, blood-stirring figure.
"Who are you? Why have you barged into my chambers at night—"
Before she could finish, she froze. Luo Xiu had reverted to his original appearance.
"Heaven... Heavenly Brother?"
Luo Xiu shrugged. "Who else could it be?" Pointing to Zhu Yu on the floor, he asked curiously, "By the way, what's this guy's deal? Were those pieces of your lingerie he was holding?"
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