Chapter 160 - 96: Kill Them All, Then Shove the Great Yu Human Emperor Seal in My Mouth

Chapter 160: Chapter 96: Kill Them All, Then Shove the Great Yu Human Emperor Seal in My Mouth

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"Please give me a chance to prove I’m a real man!"

Kan Luotang didn’t know if Zhao Ci’s performance lived up to his definition of a "real man."

But she felt that having such a passionate and righteous person still alive was a wonderful thing.

Zhao Ci turned his head. "Why do you keep staring at me?"

"I..."

Kan Luotang paused, then said with a serious expression, "I’m observing your complexion and aura. Many people seem to have recovered from a serious illness, but they’re actually hiding underlying health problems. I need to double-check."

Zhao Ci was stunned. "You can tell just by looking at my complexion and aura?"

Kan Luotang nodded. "I’ve read many medical texts. I wouldn’t lie to you!"

Zhao Ci was speechless.

CREAK!

The two of them pushed open the courtyard gate.

In doing so, they startled a group of guarding soldiers.

And... a Prince covered in blood.

Zhao Yong’s eyes immediately fell on Kan Luotang. Seeing her alive, his heart filled with joy, and the exhausted, dejected look on his face was instantly swept away.

He had heard last night that Kan Luotang used a Secret Skill to force her way into the Black Fog Space where Zhao Ci was trapped, and he’d nearly fainted on the spot. He knew just how terrifying the Demon Sect’s methods were, even if they were aimed at Zhao Ci.

But Kan Luotang had clearly gone to protect Zhao Ci. If she had been caught in the crossfire at all, it would have been a near-certain death sentence.

He never thought she would actually survive.

"Miss Luotang, you..."

He stopped mid-sentence.

Because he was looking at her.

But she was looking at *him*.

Her gaze was glued to Zhao Ci’s face, showing no sign of moving away.

Zhao Yong’s heart ached!

But soon, he noticed something was wrong.

’Something’s not right!’

’Zhao Ci... how is he still alive?’

Zhao Yong hadn’t slept at all the previous night, caught between excitement and anxiety.

He had cooperated with the Demon Sect, and they hadn’t asked him to do much. It all boiled down to two things.

First, delay the Dan Granting Team’s departure from Qingyang County. Then, at a specific time, ensure Zhao Ci was in a specific location to make it easier for them to set up their Array and firmly pin the blame on a scapegoat.

Second, get swallowed by a different Black Fog than Zhao Ci, forcing the expert sent by the Imperial Clan Court into a dilemma and making him abandon any thought of forcing his way into the Black Fog Space.

He had prepared many ways to stall for time. If necessary, he planned to hint that Zhao Ci had distributed the wrong pills, causing him to get into a furious dispute with Zhang Delv. He never expected, however, that none of those plans would be needed.

Zhao Ci stalled for time all by himself. His angry confrontation with Zhang Delv dragged on just long enough for the ruin entrance to appear near Qingyang County.

His task had been cut by more than half, just like that.

Before the entrance appeared, he had also set the stage by going to the latrine. This moved him away from the core area affected by the giant eye. With his cultivation, he resisted its pull for a moment and was successfully drawn into a different Black Fog from Zhao Ci.

To wash away any suspicion, he had even gone so far as to be caught with his pants down.

That latrine was right next to the sentry tower for the armory. Since the Dan Granting Team had taken over the armory, the original guards had all been moved over to this side.

One must understand that those tasked with guarding the armory were the best of the Military Officials.

Therefore, many people were sucked up along with him. Most of them died protecting him, and he himself sustained serious injuries.

’This way, I’ll be completely free of suspicion.’

’All I have to do is wait for news of Zhao Ci’s death.’

But who would have thought? When he got out, he asked around and learned that Zhao Ci had also made it out alive. Although his condition was dire, he had been taken back to Qingyang County by Princess Consort Jing via Sword Control to be healed.

’This...’

He didn’t understand. No one knew better than him how freakishly strong those puppets controlled by the strange Gu Insects were. How on earth did Zhao Ci and Kan Luotang survive?

He later asked around and found out that Princess Consort Jing had been in a state of fury when she arrived, ordering everyone to stay out of the courtyard.

According to eyewitnesses, Zhao Ci’s body was like a pile of mud, practically indistinguishable from a corpse. Kan Luotang was also bound so tightly it was impossible to tell if she was dead or alive.

So, for the entire night, Zhao Yong had been waiting for two things: news that Zhao Ci had succumbed to his injuries, and a miracle for Kan Luotang, allowing her to walk out of that courtyard alive.

In the end, his wish came half true.

Kan Luotang was alive.

But somehow, Zhao Ci was alive too.

And from the looks of it, they were being all lovey-dovey; their relationship had clearly grown much closer.

’What in the world is going on?’

’Did something go wrong on the Demon Sect’s end?’

’This is bad!’

’This isn’t how it was written in the script!’

"Why, if it isn’t Brother Huang? You made it back alive too!"

"Lao Shi, it’s wonderful that you’re alright!"

Zhao Yong put on a look of immense relief. "I heard you returned yesterday with grave injuries. I was so worried I couldn’t sleep a wink all night!"

At that moment, Kan Luotang also snapped back to reality and tore her gaze away from Zhao Ci’s face. After observing him for a long time, she found his complexion to be perfectly normal, and even his breathing was full and vigorous. She could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

She bowed to Zhao Yong. "Greetings, Ninth Prince."

Zhao Yong’s expression stiffened slightly, his tone tinged with jealousy. "Last night, I heard from Steward Qing that Miss Luotang braved mortal danger alone, forcing her way into the Black Fog to rescue Lao Shi. I never thought you’d actually manage to bring him out unscathed. On behalf of the Imperial Family, I thank you."

"It was my duty."

Kan Luotang gave a faint smile and fell silent, standing slightly behind Zhao Ci.

Zhao Ci, however, was staring at Zhao Yong’s forehead, and his pupils couldn’t help but constrict.

[Zhao Yong’s Current Wish]: For the Imperial Clan Court not to discover my involvement in this matter. Reward for Completion: Insight +1000, Heavenly Concealment Talisman x1.

’Well now.’

’Well, well, well!’

Zhao Ci was truly shocked. He never thought this incident was actually related to Yongzi.

At first, Yongzi had indeed been on his list of suspects, but after thinking it over, he had dismissed it as impossible.