Chapter 1778: Chapter 1779: Bowing Only to the Emperor

“That man, although it’s my first time seeing him, I can sense his aversion towards Chengyu. When I was in the Luo Clan, I’ve seen countless people around me show this kind of emotion, so no matter how well it’s hidden, I can sense it.”

“When he was saving you, he indeed fell into the open trap set by Su Chengyu specifically for him, not just once. This time, it’s using his own ways against him. It seems like a deliberate act of revenge.”

Bai Qiu spoke from the side.

Ling Xiao, who was by the side, scoffed upon hearing this and said disdainfully, “Isn’t this a bit too petty?”

Xu Nanzhi chuckled softly and then said lightly, “Perhaps humans are such a petty species. Those emotions that may seem trivial to others appear so important in some people’s eyes.”

Everyone was silent.

Because of Xu Nanzhi’s words, they all, more or less, felt it.

“So Lady Saintess, are you really going with them?”

Xu Nanzhi nodded, then continued, “Don’t worry, it will be fine. In my mind, I have the entire legacy of the Luo Clan. Compared to my life, these things are what they truly want. After all, they will soon find out that the true legacy of the Luo Clan isn’t much covered in those ancient books.”

Luo Changping fell into silence upon hearing this. He knew Xu Nanzhi was telling the truth, but even so, he was still uneasy about letting Xu Nanzhi leave with them just like that.

Secrets are bound to be exhausted one day, and once that day comes and Su Chengyu has not returned, Xu Nanzhi would become a worthless threat.

More importantly, for Luo Changping, Su Chengyu’s stance, life and death, compared to Xu Nanzhi, are too negligible. He couldn’t bear to just hand Xu Nanzhi over to the people of the Heaven Punishment Department.

“It seems everyone understands, so I must entrust the matters thereafter to all of you.”

Having said that, Xu Nanzhi bowed to everyone again and turned around, walking towards Han Xiaotian.

Han Xiaotian was somewhat surprised to see that the people had changed their stance; in his design, directly clashing with these people was undoubtedly the best scenario.

This way, whether Su Chengyu could return or not in the future, he was confident he could completely pin Su Chengyu on the traitor’s pillar of shame.

If he didn’t return, so be it, but if he did, he would definitely make Su Chengyu regret being his enemy.

“This woman has some skills.”

The compliment carried a hint of coldness, and for the first time, there was a murderous intent in Han Xiaotian’s gaze at Xu Nanzhi.

Since he acknowledged Xu Nanzhi’s abilities, he couldn’t let this threat continue to survive.

After all, once she enters the Heaven Punishment Department, Han Xiaotian could find ten thousand ways to make Xu Nanzhi die inside without dirtying his own hands.

Of course, these matters, as the Tianzi Third-Rank Secret Envoy of the Heaven Punishment Department, Zigui would absolutely not know.

“Secret Envoy Zigui, I’ll leave it to you.”

Zigui, although surprised that Xu Nanzhi actually persuaded the others, confirmed that no one intended to act, so he sheathed his battle intent and nodded.

“Thank you for your cooperation.”

With that, Zigui began to use the Heaven Punishment Department’s secret technique, preparing to bind Xu Nanzhi’s hands and feet first.

However, just as the secret technique formed and shackled Xu Nanzhi’s hands.

A flash of sword light fell from the sky, instantly severing the shackles on Xu Nanzhi’s hands.

The sudden change made Secret Envoy Zigui look up and shout coldly.

“Who dares obstruct the Heaven Punishment Department’s enforcement!”

“Me.”

The indifferent voice came from above; Ye Qingci, who had just emerged from the Shattered Cave Heaven, landed directly in front of everyone.

“Cold Moon Envoy?”

Zigui looked at Ye Qingci, slightly frowning, clearly finding her appearance troublesome.

“Cold Moon Envoy, are you also going to obstruct our Heaven Punishment Department’s enforcement?”

The one speaking was Han Xiaotian, his words carrying a hint of danger.

However, just as Han Xiaotian finished his words, he sensed several presences appearing beside him.

Before Han Xiaotian could react, these presences slapped him, one on the left and one on the right, directly on his face.

Slap!

The solid slap left Han Xiaotian stunned; as he barely steadied himself, he glared angrily at Ye Qingci and said.

“Ye Qingci! You…”

Slap!

Before Han Xiaotian could finish, Ye Qingci slapped him again, cutting him off coldly.

“What are you to call my name directly!”

“You…”

Han Xiaotian instinctively tried to speak, but sensing the presence ready to condense beside him again, he quickly shut his mouth, covering his cheeks with both hands, but his eyes glaring at Ye Qingci were filled with unabated hatred.

Ye Qingci looked at this scene, snorted coldly, knowing that killing him now would bring many troubles, and she did not continue to humiliate Han Xiaotian but turned to Zigui and said.

“I will escort this person to the capital, and everything will proceed as Su Chengyu promised before.”

“But…”

“You believed in a promise from Su Chengyu, what doubts do you have about my words?”

Ye Qingci directly interrupted Zigui’s words.

Zigui then said, “Cold Moon Envoy, there’s a misunderstanding; I didn’t mean it like that, I just worry she might not cooperate with your actions.”

“If she doesn’t cooperate with me, will she cooperate with you? Tianzi Third-Rank, don’t think that just because you Secret Envoys have powers almost equal to the Demon Slayer Saint, you can speak to me as equals. Don’t forget the rules personally set by the former emperor back then! You are not qualified to lecture me!”

As Ye Qingci’s voice fell, the pressure unique to an Earth Immortal spread mightily in all directions.

Even Han Xiaotian, who couldn’t accept it, had to lower his head at this moment, not daring to look Ye Qingci directly in the eye as if in submission.

Seeing the silence, Ye Qingci snorted coldly, “Hurry up and leave the Luo Clan’s Blessed Realm, if that Cave Heaven collapses and causes any disturbances affecting your people, I can’t guarantee your safety.”

Before was a threat, and her words were blatant intimidation.

Zigui understood Ye Qingci’s implication, nodded, and said nothing further, leaving with Han Xiaotian.

On the way, Han Xiaotian used mana to heal his cheeks but found that Ye Qingci’s slaps had used some special technique, which, though not causing internal injury, would keep his swollen cheeks from subsiding for weeks.

“That bitch is vicious.”

Zigui eyed Han Xiaotian coldly and replied, “Watch your mouth; you can’t imagine an Earth Immortal’s hearing.”

“What if she hears! Does she really dare to kill me?”

“That can’t be said.”

Zigui calmly replied, making Han Xiaotian quiver and instinctively ask.

“Are you serious?”

“If she killed you and me, the Cold Moon Envoy would indeed face some trouble. But don’t forget what the former emperor once said to you.”

On the land of Xia Country, those who achieve Earth Immortal, regardless of background, regardless of position, are second only to the emperor.