Chapter 2398 - 2088: Don’t You Feel Even a Little Unwilling?
Pei Shuhua fell into a long silence, and the entire courtyard quieted down, only the sound of the wind rustling the leaves could be heard.
The news was truly shocking; even for people from Central State like them, it was impossible to break through to the Heavenly Realm in such a remote area. Their talent was much better than these natives.
Yet now someone told her that a native had already broken through to the Heavenly Realm.
After who knows how long, Pei Shuhua finally came back to her senses.
She spoke with a serious expression: "Behind the Zhen Nan Prince Manor, there may also be some Outer Domain force. Could it be that Tianxuan Palace is backing them?"
Since the Palace Master of Tianxuan Palace personally went to the Zhen Nan Prince Manor, it’s possible that the manor itself was supported by Tianxuan Palace.
And the Heavenly Realm at the Zhen Nan Prince Manor is the disciple sent by the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land to the Border Wilderness to search for Ancient Ruins.
Chen Min said: "According to the information I obtained, there is no special relationship between Zhen Nan Prince Manor and Tianxuan Palace."
"When Tianxuan Palace initially sent people to Guangling City, it was only to assist the Deceit Suppression Bureau in sealing several Deceit Kings, preventing the Qi Fortune of Dazhou from further damage."
Upon hearing Chen Min’s words, Pei Shuhua fell silent again.
If Tianxuan Palace had indeed reached a collaboration with Zhen Nan Prince Manor, it would not be good news for their Qionghua Holy Land.
After all, their purpose in coming to the Border Wilderness was also to search for Ancient Ruins. If a Heavenly Realm aids Tianxuan Palace, Qionghua Holy Land would have no chance in the contest for Ancient Inheritance.
After thinking for a long time, Pei Shuhua said to Chen Min: "Since Tianxuan Palace can ally with Zhen Nan Prince Manor, Qionghua Holy Land can do the same."
Upon hearing Pei Shuhua’s words, Chen Min said: "It’s probably not that easy. Tianxuan Palace must have anticipated that other Outer Domain forces would try to ally with Zhen Nan Prince Manor, so they will certainly be on guard."
"According to the information I gathered, Tianxuan Palace’s Saintess has been staying at Zhen Nan Prince Manor. As long as any other forces approach the manor, Tianxuan Palace can detect it immediately."
Pei Shuhua said: "We can’t just do nothing."
Chen Min thought for a moment and then said: "The best solution is to eliminate Tianxuan Palace."
Pei Shuhua said: "Hasn’t Tianxuan Palace already allied with Zhen Nan Prince Manor?"
"Even their Saintess is staying at Zhen Nan Prince Manor, so even if they haven’t allied completely, they’ve certainly reached some form of cooperation. If we act against Tianxuan Palace, Zhen Nan Prince Manor might dispatch that Heavenly Realm to intervene."
Chen Min said: "That’s simple; we just need to ensure Zhen Nan Prince Manor is unaware of the matter."
The location of Tianxuan Palace is somewhat distant from Guangling County. Even if Zhen Nan Prince Manor immediately receives the news of Tianxuan Palace being attacked, by the time their Heavenly Realm Strong Person arrives, Tianxuan Palace will have been annihilated.
As long as Tianxuan Palace is destroyed, Qionghua Holy Land will have a chance.
After all, Zhen Nan Prince Manor is merely a native force and doesn’t understand the Ancient Ruins. If they wish to enter the ruins, they need the help of an Outer Domain force.
Without Tianxuan Palace, Qionghua Holy Land would have an opportunity.
Of course, the idea is good, but the biggest problem now is how to obliterate Tianxuan Palace.
Behind Tianxuan Palace is the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land; even if they don’t have any Heavenly Realm Strong Persons, they always have a few Magic Treasures.
After thinking for some time, Pei Shuhua said: "Alright, let’s proceed according to your plan. Just tell me if there’s anything you need my assistance with."
Chen Min said: "Now that you have control over the Great Zhou Court, when the time comes, we will use the pretext of Tianxuan Palace disturbing Dazhou to unite local native forces in a joint siege of Tianxuan Palace."
When they entered the Border Wilderness, each force had a certain limit on the number of their members.
Every force sent to the Border Wilderness includes about ten people.
Tianxuan Palace doesn’t have many Earth Realm strong persons. As long as they unite with these local natives, Tianxuan Palace will have no chance.
Pei Shuhua said: "Alright, I know what to do."
The reason she chose to enter the Imperial Palace initially was to earn the assistance of these local native forces in the Border Wilderness.
Since she has gained control over the Great Zhou Court, it’s time to utilize the natives.
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Guangling City, Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
In Mu Yunxi’s room, Mu Yunxi was seated at the dressing table, staring at herself in the mirror absent-mindedly.
Her room was fairly simply furnished, with a pearwood table, a set of inkstone, a stack of white paper, and a brush resting on the holder.
Beside the desk was an incense burner, smoke wafting upwards, its fragrance enveloping the entire bedchamber.
Just then, there was a squeak at the door, and followed by the door slowly opening, Lu Chen’s figure appeared at the entrance.
Upon hearing movement at the entrance, Mu Yunxi’s gaze instinctively went to the door, and upon seeing Lu Chen, her heart trembled slightly.
She tried hard to keep calm, aware of what was about to happen next.
Lu Chen entered the room, his gaze immediately fixed on Mu Yunxi sitting at the dressing table.
Seeing her seemingly dressed up, Lu Chen smiled and said: "Miss Mu, did you perhaps know I was coming, so you deliberately dressed up?"
Upon hearing this question, Mu Yunxi simply replied indifferently: "Not at all."
She didn’t harbor any affection for Lu Chen, so how could she possibly dress up specifically for that kind of business with him?
Lu Chen didn’t mind, and he then closed the door and walked directly towards Mu Yunxi.
Approaching her from behind, he slightly bent over and hugged her slender waist, resting his head on her fragrant shoulder, gazing at Mu Yunxi in the mirror.
With Lu Chen holding her like this, Mu Yunxi stiffened.
Despite mentally preparing herself, her body instinctively resisted.
After all, this was her first close encounter with a man. Lu Chen whispered softly in her ear: "From today on, you will be my wife."
Mu Yunxi remained silent and said nothing.
At this moment, Lu Chen buried his head in her neck, taking a deep breath, and the subtle fragrance of a woman wafted into Lu Chen’s nostrils, making him instantly agitated.
Then, Lu Chen softly said: "My dear, it’s late, and we should rest."
Saying this, Lu Chen hugged her waist, lifting her up gently.
He then guided her towards the bed.
Mu Yunxi didn’t resist the entire time, though her body remained tense.
Soon, Lu Chen placed her on the bed, then pressed down, looking down into her eyes.
Seeing Mu Yunxi with no reaction at all, Lu Chen jokingly asked: "Aren’t you feeling even a little unwilling?"
Mu Yunxi replied expressionlessly: "In this world where strength is honored, the weak are destined to be consumed completely."
Hearing Mu Yunxi’s words, Lu Chen said: "Saying completely consumed is somewhat exaggerated."
"Perhaps, for you, becoming my woman might be a fortuitous chance."
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s words, Mu Yunxi sneered internally. A fortuitous chance?
Lu Chen, like her, is merely a native of the Border Wilderness; what could he possibly offer her that would be of use?
Even if she internally looked down on Lu Chen, Mu Yunxi didn’t say anything, staring directly at Lu Chen, waiting for his next move.