Chapter 220 - 219: If You Think It’s Too Dark, It’s Just Not Beautiful Enough

Chapter 220: Chapter 219: If You Think It’s Too Dark, It’s Just Not Beautiful Enough

For some reason, even though Lu Tianming had already been captured, the feeling of being watched still clung to him like a shadow—and it was even worse than before.

It seemed their every move was being observed. Whenever they discovered anything of value, the trail would go cold.

Yet Sun Wuyang had carefully observed the Divine Constables, elite Imperial Guards, and Shadow Guard experts assisting him, and none of them seemed suspicious. Still, that prickling sensation of being watched constantly weighed on his mind.

’Is my perception failing me? Or does the enemy possess some unfathomable, supernatural means?’

At this, Sun Wuyang gave a wry laugh and stopped his wild speculation, lest he frighten himself. After all, he had three powerful organizations assisting him. ’It’s not as if all three could be compromised, right?’

What Sun Wuyang didn’t know was that his suspicion was correct. The Divine Capture Sect, the Shadow Guard, and the Imperial Guard... all of them were indeed compromised, and the rot started at the very top.

Not only that, but his perception was also flawless. The area was teeming with Xia Wuyang’s spies: birds, fish, kittens, foxes... They were everywhere, scattered all around Celestial Eye Sun Wuyang and his men.

Even without the intelligence provided by Zheng Zhicang and Tantai Zhan, Xia Wuyang knew their every move like the back of his hand.

With these two intelligence streams working in tandem, Celestial Eye Sun Wuyang and his team had practically nowhere to hide from him. Under such conditions, how could they possibly uncover anything?

Still, Xia Wuyang had to admire Celestial Eye Sun Wuyang’s sharp instincts. ’Worthy of being called the greatest Divine Constable of the last century,’ he thought. ’He really has some skill.’

But what did such skill matter in the face of absolute Power?

While Celestial Eye Sun Wuyang gloomily searched for the culprit, the underfloor heating in the Warm Pavilion of Wenhua Pavilion burned brightly. Xia Wuyang, draped in a fox fur cloak, reclined on a soft couch covered in brocade.

He devoted a fraction of his attention to the chirping birds, gleaning from them the goings-on within the Imperial Palace, including news of Celestial Eye Sun Wuyang.

They reported that Sun Wuyang had secretly dispatched men to monitor the various private and secret vaults in White Jade City, paying special attention to the families and Gangs that were in the process of moving theirs.

He appeared to have given up on tracking these vaults, but in reality, he had dispatched another team to investigate in secret. Their primary focus was on the private and secret vaults from which resources and treasures were being transferred.

Many of the resources and treasures Xia Wuyang had acquired from the Inner Treasury and the National Treasury, along with quite a few valuables he had procured from the other Princes and Princesses, were hidden in the private and secret vaults of the Shadow Guard Chief, Zheng Zhicang.

For the time being, they remained completely untouched, lest they fall into one of Celestial Eye Sun Wuyang’s schemes.

Unless Celestial Eye Sun Wuyang actually traced the investigation to those specific vaults, Xia Wuyang had no intention of moving them.

Besides, while the vaults technically belonged to Shadow Guard Chief Zheng Zhicang, they were obscured by several layers of misdirection and hidden extremely well. Even if they were discovered, the trail wouldn’t lead back to him.

In that case, tracing them back to Xia Wuyang was out of the question.

’In that case, I’ll just continue my peaceful, decadent days, keep cultivating and improving my strength. That way, I can give all my enemies a big surprise.’

Beside him, Su Ling’Er played the zither, its music flowing like a gentle stream. Hanik’s Heart performed the Hu Xuan Dance of the Western Regions, the Golden Bells on her costume jingling with every step. Jin Xiuya quietly brewed tea, its fragrance mingling with the incense to create a delightful, soul-soothing aroma, and from time to time, she would offer him a cup of imported fragrant tea.

The newcomer, Ah Yuela, was a beauty of mixed heritage who embodied the finest features of several different peoples. She was currently kneeling by Xia Wuyang’s side, carefully massaging his legs.

Though her skin was on the darker side, her features were undeniably exquisite, and she possessed a passionate air that gave her a unique charm.

’So it wasn’t that I disliked dark-skinned beauties in my past life,’ he mused, ’I just never met one who was truly beautiful.’

’If the famous Liu Tianxian from my past life had been a dark-skinned beauty, I’m sure she still would have had plenty of admirers. And Ah Yuela’s beauty and aura surpass hers by more than tenfold.’

’Under these circumstances, how could a man not be smitten?’

"Your Highness, is this pressure acceptable?" Ah Yuela asked cautiously, her formal speech still a bit stiff.

Xia Wuyang’s eyes were half-closed, his fingers weaving through her golden curls. "Good. Very good. I like it."

He appeared to be lost in a paradise of beautiful women, but in reality, various insights were intertwining within his Sea of Consciousness. He was ceaselessly comprehending a variety of Cultivation Techniques, Combat Techniques, and Secret Techniques. At the same time, the Qi Blood within his body circulated constantly, solidifying his foundation with every passing moment.

’I’ve advanced too quickly these past few days. I need to properly consolidate my foundation.’

A new Palace Maid came in to make a report. Seeing the amorous scene within the hall, she couldn’t stop her young face from blushing. "Your Highness, the Imperial Physician is here for your routine wellness check."

"Have him wait. Tell him after I’ve had my pleasure with Beauty Cha. You, come here," Xia Wuyang said, waving his hand lazily and pulling the new Palace Maid into his embrace. "You have a pretty face and a delicate air. I like that. You will attend to me in bed later as well."

"Y-Yes, Your Highness." The new Palace Maid’s face flushed so red it seemed it might start bleeding. Though she was reluctant, how could a lowly Palace Maid like her possibly defy the Crown Prince—even if this Crown Prince was already decrepit and seemingly not far from death’s door?

She could only sit obediently beside him, allowing Xia Wuyang to take liberties with her.

Seeing Xia Wuyang’s behavior, some of the other beauties nearby shook their heads slightly. ’He falls for every new face. These new Palace Maids won’t be spared for long; he’ll have his way with all of them soon enough.’

’Besides, the elder Crown Prince craves novelty. Every few days, he summons new Palace Maids—some from the north, some from the south, Jiangnan Beauties, Qiuci Dancers, Demon Fox Girls, Shou Liji... He’s growing more muddle-headed and lecherous by the day, earning more and more contempt.’

But the beauties around him had no idea that at this very moment, an immense reserve of Dragon and Tiger Qi Blood was surging violently within Xia Wuyang’s body, cleansing out ever-increasing amounts of impurities and filth.

A terrifying Power churned within him, ready to erupt at any moment with the destructive force of twenty million kilograms. To him, the great Wenhua Hall was as fragile as tofu.

A single punch would be enough to reduce the entire Wenhua Hall to dust.

Before long, he would be able to begin Sensing the Power of Heaven and Earth, condense a True Qi Seed, and step into the True Monarch Realm.

At that point, forget Wenhua Hall—even the entire Eastern Palace would fall with a single punch.

"Your Highness, it is time for your medicine."

Just then, seeing that he was preparing to have his way with the new Palace Maid, Su Ling’Er hurriedly brought over the Dragon and Tiger Elixir.

Xia Wuyang lazily took the bowl from her delicate hands and drank the Old Ginseng Soup. It had been fortified with numerous ingredients meant to boost virility—priceless treasures that an ordinary person could only dream of stumbling upon.

’With my true strength, I naturally have no need for this,’ Xia Wuyang thought. ’Unfortunately, the role I’m playing right now requires it.’

After finishing the Dragon and Tiger Elixir, Xia Wuyang pulled Su Ling’Er into his arms as well. "My dear consort, you’ve worked hard. You will stay and accompany me too. After Ah Yuela, it’s your turn."

He couldn’t go for too many rounds in a day, but he could certainly handle multiple partners in one round.