It was a hotpot restaurant bustling with guests, but now it was eerily silent.
Luo Xiu paid no attention to the sudden "encouragent" from i Nu.
He focused intently on the swirling red spicy broth in the hotpot on the table, quietly waiting for the tripe he just put in to cook.
Seeing Luo Xiu acting as if no one else existed, the onlookers around couldn't help but feel anxious for him.
i Nu smiled faintly, seemingly unbothered by Luo Xiu's disregard, and suddenly said, "The Red Lion Building in Wangjian Town is splendidly located, near the mountains and water, with excellent scenery. What does Young Master Bai think?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu felt a slight heaviness in his heart, but didn't show it.
i Nu studied the changes in Luo Xiu's expression, laughed a few tis, then turned to Luo Xier, "Miss, we should go."
At that mont, Lao Ba fluttered his wings and landed on Luo Xiu's shoulder, saying, "These two bull testicles look good. I, Lao Ba, want to eat them!"
Luo Xiu chuckled, "They are yours anyway; I wouldn't eat that stuff."
i Nu's face suddenly turned a bit sullen.
Luo Xiu abruptly lifted his wine glass and said, "After tomorrow's sword duel, I will marry Her Highness the Holy Maiden. Master i, rember to co to the wedding banquet."
i Nu smiled and said, "I will definitely co."
Lao Ba arrogantly said, "I'll prepare ten plates of bull testicles for you then to give you a boost. These things taste great!"
i Nu smiled nonchalantly, turned around to leave, with a fleeting glint of murderous intent in his eyes.
Shortly after.
Once i Nu left, Luo Xier looked at Luo Xiu with worry, her lips gently pressed together, wanting to speak but hesitating.
Her heart was filled with extre helplessness at the mont.
"Just now, he suddenly brought up the Red Lion Building, clearly he has found out sothing. Bai Haoran, you must be careful."
Luo Xiu asked, "Do you have to go back?"
Luo Xier looked bitter, "Do you think I can resist now?"
Luo Xiu sighed, "Looks like I'll have to win the championship myself."
Luo Xier recalled Luo Xiu trembling with fear at Zhu Yu earlier in the day and said, "If it really doesn't work out, don't force it. Above all, you must prioritize your own safety, understand?"
"Bai Haoran, I'm leaving!"
"Go on."
"..."
Not until i Nu and his group left did the oppressive and stifling atmosphere in the hotpot restaurant finally ease up.
The patrons continued to enjoy their als, occasionally casting a glance at Luo Xiu, whispering among themselves.
Luo Xiu looked at the plate of at and vegetables yet to go into the pot and said helplessly, "We agreed you'd treat to dinner; you ordered so many dishes, yet I still have to foot the bill."
Lao Ba said, "Exactly, they didn't even settle the bill before leaving."
"Lao Ba."
"What's up, Crown Prince?"
"Plans have changed. Get ready to win the championship."
"Alright, Crown Prince!"
...
...
Heavenly Azure Imperial Capital.
King Guang's Mansion.
Gu Jianxi pulled Luo Xier into her embrace, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears.
"You silly girl, you've been away for so long, you should have thought to co ho and see us. Look how thin you've gotten."
"Grandmother... I'm sorry."
"Silly child, don't run off anymore. Stay by grandmother's side, alright?"
"..."
After a long embrace, the grandmother and granddaughter slowly separated.
Gu Jianxi held her hand indulgently, "Xi'er, tell grandma how you've been these days."
Luo Xier thought for a mont, then suddenly snorted and said, "Actually, it was quite nice. Except not long ago in Wangjian Town, I t so Red Lion Gang who dared to tease ."
Gu Jianxi softly rubbed her head, "Did our little witch suffer any grievances? Grandma will avenge you."
"No need, grandma. I've already eliminated that small gang."
"..."
Just as the grandmother and granddaughter were talking, i Nu suddenly approached and nodded to Gu Jianxi.
Gu Jianxi gently caressed Luo Xier's hair by her ear and softly said, "Xi'er, go back to your room first; grandmother will co to you later."
"Okay."
Luo Xier gave i Nu a deep look before turning to leave.
Shortly after.
Once Luo Xier left, i Nu said, "Investigations from various sources have confird that Bai Haoran is the culprit behind the massacre of the Red Lion Gang."
Gu Jianxi showed no expression, "Since it's confird, then kill him."
i Nu said, "But the Miss seems to want to protect him."
Gu Jianxi said, "Do you think such a scoundrel is worthy of the little princess of the Heaven Azure Empire?"
i Nu nodded and said, "But Bai Haoran still has a duel tomorrow. If we act now and prevent him from participating tomorrow, there will be repercussions from Heavenly Plains, and it will also stir public opinion."
"Moreover, we must also deal with the Highland Sword God."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jianxi frowned slightly and asked, "What is Master i's suggestion?"
i Nu thought for a mont and said, "In tomorrow's duel, if he loses, we can have our young master kill him."
If he wins, we'll catch him on the spot. Even if we can't capture him, it will affect his wedding with Her Highness the Holy Maiden, causing him and Her Highness not to marry.
Gu Jianxi said, "He couldn't possibly be a match for Feather, could he?"
i Nu said, "After the young master kills him, we can publicly announce evidence of his massacre of the Red Lion Building. Since he'll be dead, we can pin any cri on him."
Gu Jianxi paused for a mont and said, "I will personally attend tomorrow."
"Yes, Empress."
"Oh, by the way, Empress, today I received news — recently, those exiled in various wilderness realms have been rebelling, and most have fled to a place called Yan Huang Star."
Gu Jianxi showed no interest, and calmly said, "This matter should be reported to the Prince."
i Nu said, "However, with the wilderness tribe rebellion, the mines have also been damaged consecutively, and many Spirit Ores have been stolen by those tribes, which seriously affects your business, Empress."
"Even if the empire retrieves them, they'll only go to the National Treasury."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jianxi finally reacted and asked, "Does the Prince know about this?"
i Nu said, "I suppose the report is already on the Prince's desk by now."
Gu Jianxi lowered her eyes slightly, "Imdiately send people to that Yan Huang Star and make sure to retrieve the Spirit Ores before the Prince's n arrive."
"Understood."
Gu Jianxi slightly raised the corners of her lips, "Speaking of my business, it's about ti we moved against Li Ruiting."
i Nu said, "Evidence of Li Ruiting's cris should be available in a few days."
"That is very good."
"I shall not disturb the Empress and the Miss in their reunion and will take my leave now."
"..."
At the sa ti.
Xian Yu City.
In a hotel.
Luo Xiu said to Master Ping and Lin Tong, "After tomorrow's duel, I'll head to Saintess Palace to handle so matters. I should be there for a while; you both head directly back to Yan Huang Star. Protect Luo Yue and bring her to Yan Huang Star."
Master Ping said aningfully, "You seem to value Luo Yue a lot, but her cultivation is ordinary and without anything exceptional—are you perhaps fond of sothing like Cao?"
Luo Xiu said, "In the near future, Yan Huang Star's intelligence organization will need her."
Just then, Lin Tong said, "Big brother, how about I stay to help you, and let Master Ping return to Yan Huang Star first?"
Luo Xiu gently shook his head and said, "Yan Huang Star needs you more."
"I just received word from Qian Ye and Ying'er. They have successfully received all the Luo Clan Outer Tribe mbers. It's expected that the Heaven Azure Empire will soon take action, so Yan Huang Star needs your leadership."
"Alright, big brother, make sure you co back soon."
...
The next day.
Early in the morning, Luo Xiu left the hotel and headed to the Heavenly Speech Dojo.
The spacious dojo had already set up a Martial Combat Platform, surrounded by barriers with flashes of Spirit Light.
This was the stage for the duel.
The audience area around the dojo was already packed with people, and as soon as Luo Xiu appeared, a chorus of insults erupted.
Especially those "Feather Emperor fans," who, under Li Xiaoer's instigation, chased after Luo Xiu with taunts.
"Bai Haoran, just roll back ho and drink milk with your mom!"
"The fact that Feather Emperor's opponent in the duel is you is the greatest disgrace of his life!"
"A re petty lowlife; Feather Emperor can obliterate you with a flick of his finger!"
"..."
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Sorry, there's only one chapter today.
I was out playing all day and am too exhausted.
Happy May Day to all our readers.
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