The rage in his heart was indescribable, but he couldn't do anything to Niu Youde with his current strength. He could only swear to himself that once he recovered his peak strength, he would make Niu Youde suffer a fate worse than death!
This time, Xiong Qi and the others had lost their lives! Zuo 'er sighed and asked, "Senior, does Niu Youde have the antidote?"
Nan Bo said hatefully, "This poison has never fallen into anyone's hands. It's not really a poison. Even an antidote artifact won't be able to cure it. How could there be an antidote? I'm the only one in the world who knows about it. This bastard must be hoping to use Yan Xiu's cultivation to find out the whereabouts of the antidote from Xiong Qi. Immediately inform the person with the antidote to destroy it! "
Zuo 'er blinked. She wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, she silently took out her starbell and did as she was told.
Nan Bo also realized that the antidote would be destroyed if the deal didn't go smoothly. Could it be that Xiong Qi didn't explain things clearly to Niu Youde? Or did Niu Youde not care about Lin Aoxue's life? Or did Niu Youde really have the antidote?
"Senior, we can't stay here for long. I'm afraid the southern soldiers will find us soon," Zuo 'er reminded him as she put away her starbell.
"Gather your men and retreat. We'll leave through the other stargate. We'll find a chance to settle this score with him …" Nan Bo gritted his teeth.
On Bull King Planet, the female members of the residence had all moved into the prince's residence, and new people had moved in.
In the courtyard, Miao Yi and Yun Zhiqiu turned around to see Lin Aoxue walking out from behind the creaking door. She was dressed in a new set of gorgeous clothes and was accompanied by her daughter. Lin Aoxue walked up to them and bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Your Highness and Her Highness, for saving my life!"
Yun Zhiqiu quickly helped her up with a smile. "Fei Hong and I are like sisters. We're all family. There's no such thing as gratitude. We're just doing what we should."
While the two of them were chatting away, Fei Hong looked at Miao Yi with a gaze filled with tenderness and gratitude. Actually, she had been secretly worried all this while. Would this man disregard his own ambitions for her sake? Reality proved that she was right. This man didn't disappoint her!
Miao Yi blinked at her and gave her a strange expression. Fei Hong was well aware of his expression, and couldn't help but blush as she stole a glance at Yun Zhiqiu.
When the two women were almost done exchanging pleasantries, Miao Yi interrupted, "Mother-in-law, let bygones be bygones. Don't take it to heart. However, there are some things that I need to let you be mentally prepared for. Although you're safe now, you were snatched from the hands of the Heavenly Court after all. Nominally, you're still a criminal. It's not the time for me to shed all pretense of cordiality with the Heavenly Court, so it's not appropriate for me to let you show your face in public. Otherwise, whether it's in terms of morality or rules, you won't be able to stand. Therefore, I'm preparing to send you to a safe place where you can live freely. I'll let Fei Hong visit you regularly. "
Lin Aoxue looked at his daughter and nodded: "I understand. Xiao Xue has already told me Prince's intentions. How can I not appreciate Prince's painstaking efforts?"
Miao Yi smiled bitterly and said, "You and your daughter have only just reunited, and now you have to be separated. It must be hard on you."
Lin Aoxue smiled and said, "Now that Xiao Xue has someone to rely on for the rest of her life, as her mother, I'm relieved. What else do I have to be dissatisfied with?" She turned around and pulled Fei Hong's hand, reminding her, "His Highness and Her Ladyship have treated you well. Since you're now His Highness's woman, you must serve His Highness well from now on. Listen to Her Ladyship and do your part. Do you understand?"
She had already talked to her daughter and asked about the situation here. She knew how important Yun Zhiqiu was in the Prince's Residence, and understood that her daughter didn't have much of a background. She came from a rich and powerful family, so how could she not know the twists and turns of the inner residence? She had already told Fei Hong to stick close to Yun Zhiqiu and not try to challenge her for Yun Zhiqiu's favor. Her words were actually meant for Miao Yi and Yun Zhiqiu to hear.
"I understand." Fei Hong nodded.
Lin Aoxue then asked Miao Yi worriedly, "Prince saved me from the hands of the Heavenly Court. Will the Heavenly Court harm Xiao Xue?"
Miao Yi chuckled. "You don't have to worry about that. If there's a chance, I'll have Fei Hong take a stroll around the Imperial Garden. I'd like to see who dares to touch her!"
Lin Aoxue felt much more at ease when she heard the confidence in his words. She nodded and said, "That's good. That's good!"
Yun Zhiqiu smiled and said, "Since we're already here, we don't mind staying for a few more days. Fei Hong, stay here and keep your mother company for the next few days. If there's anything you need, just let me know. Or you can ask the Steward directly. His Highness still has some official business to attend to, so we won't disturb the two of you any longer. We'll take our leave first. "
Mother and daughter sent them off politely. After watching the couple leave, Lin Aoxue couldn't help but sigh, "To become the Commanding Heavenly King of the Southern Army at such a young age, he doesn't even care about the Heavenly Court, and even dares to compete with the demonic monk Nan Bo. Xiao Xue, you're quite a formidable man!"
Fei Hong said proudly, "Of course His Highness is no ordinary man!"
Lin Aoxue couldn't help but giggle when she saw her daughter's expression. She patted Fei Hong's hand and lamented, "My Xiao Xue has really grown up. You're starting to speak more shamelessly now."
"Mother!" Fei Hong whined coquettishly. She was a little embarrassed from being called out like a little girl after a long time.
Inside the Exquisite Treasure Pagoda, there was a world of its own. Miao Yi sat cross-legged behind Wu Ning, his palms pressed against Wu Ning's back. After a long time, he released his hands and let out a long sigh, then stood up and walked away. Yan Xiu then walked over to Wu Ning's side and removed the seals on her body, allowing her to wake up.
As she slowly opened her eyes, Wu Ning saw Miao Yi standing not too far away with his hands behind his back. She also noticed that the seals controlling the transcendence energy in her body had been removed. She quickly stood up and clenched her fists, feeling the surging transcendence energy in her body.
Miao Yi calmly said, "I've already removed the seven emotions and six desires from your body just now. You can check it yourself."
"..." Wu Ning frowned, but he still invoked his transcendence energy to check and found that the seven emotions and six desires in her body had indeed been removed. She couldn't help but look at Miao Yi in shock, her heart filled with uncertainty. Miao Yi could actually do it!
He was still a little skeptical. He quickly calculated the cycles of his body's circulation and found that he had only been unconscious for two hours after being brought here. In other words, Miao Yi only needed two hours to remove the seven emotions and six desires in his body. Wu Ning couldn't help but fall silent as he recalled what Miao Yi had said to him before. 'My power is greater than you can imagine!'
Miao Yi quietly looked at him, waiting for his reply …
In a quiet manor in the mountains, Huangfu Duanrong and Huangfu Jun. Y were holding each other's arms as they strolled around the garden like sisters, occasionally chatting. The worry between their brows was difficult to dispel.
The Huangfu Clan was pressuring them to return. However, Miao Yi wouldn't let them go. He said that once they returned, the Huangfu Clan would definitely kill them to give the Heavenly Court an explanation. He also said that he would let them go once the matter was settled.
The one the mother and daughter were truly worried about was Wu Ning. There was no news from Wu Ning, and they didn't know where he went.
The sound of the manor's gate opening attracted the mother and daughter's attention, only to see the silent Wu Ning slowly walking in.
Both mother and daughter wore expressions of disbelief. 'How did Wu Ning find his way here?' They quickly guessed what was going on. Although it was a small manor, there were troops stationed all around. Without Niu Youde's permission, no outsider could enter.
Niu Youde was the one who found him! 'Huangfu Jun?' Y's face lit up when she understood. She rushed over and grabbed Wu Ning's arm. "Father!"
Wu Ning smiled bitterly. His gaze finally fell on Huangfu Duanrong's face as she slowly walked over. The husband and wife looked at each other for a while, then Wu Ning said with difficulty, "The Heavenly Court can no longer control me. I'll stand on your side!"
Huangfu Duanrong instantly revealed a knowing smile and threw herself into his arms. The two of them hugged each other.
'Huangfu Jun?' Y happily covered her mouth. She could imagine that Niu Youde must have dealt with her father. Their family could now live in harmony. Niu Youde's words of comfort had been fulfilled. She was really happy …
Huangfu Family Residence. Under the guidance of the steward, the disguised Xu Tangran swaggered into the Huangfu Family's inner residence with his hands behind his back. His steps were splayed out, giving off an air of arrogance. He had a condescending look on his face.
Even though he entered the Huangfu Family Residence alone, he didn't care about the Huangfu Family at all, let alone fear them. He felt that as one of the Heavenly Court's 72 Marquises, he was already giving the Huangfu Family enough face by coming here in person.
It was one thing to bow and scrape in front of Miao Yi, but it was another matter in the outside world. Wasn't bowing and scrape in front of Miao Yi for the sake of glory in the outside world?
In the deep courtyard of an old residence, the steward invited Xu Tangran into the main hall and retreated.
The white-haired Huangfu Liankong stared coldly at Xu Tangran. He was extremely annoyed. 'Annoying!'
Xu Tangran walked straight to the Patriarch's seat and sat down. Leaning back, he crossed his legs and joked, "It seems like the Old Patriarch doesn't welcome me! There isn't even someone to serve me tea! "
Huangfu Liankong turned around and sneered, "Lord Marquis came uninvited. Would you care about this?"
Xu Tangran chuckled, "It seems like I'm really not welcome!"
Huangfu Liankong replied, "What's the point of not welcoming me? Lord Marquis, just tell me, when are you going to stop with the black market? "
Huangfu Liankong indeed didn't want to see Xu Tangran. Xu Tangran had come here once not too long ago, and the second time he came, he was given the cold shoulder. Hence, Xu Tangran didn't hold back anymore. He began to designate a few shops in the black market and had Virtuous Assembly Hall's men secretly sweep through dozens of shops every day. He had a good grasp of the situation. The shops that were swept through were actually all part of the Hero Assembly. No matter how well they hid, there wouldn't be a single mistake. Most importantly, Huangfu Liankong was well aware of Xu Tangran's background. Who knew how many southern troops Xu Tangran had prepared? The Hero Assembly didn't dare to retaliate at all. Huangfu Liankong couldn't hold it in any longer and finally agreed to meet Miao Yi.
Xu Tangran said playfully, "That depends on whether the old mister is sincere about making peace."
Huangfu Liankong snorted, "Lord Marquis, I'm warning you, don't go too far!"
Xu Tangran was surprised, "You think I'm going too far? There's more to come. Isn't the Heavenly Palace behind the Hero Assembly? Just report it to your superiors. There's no need to hide it for me. If the Heavenly Palace blames me, I'll bear the consequences. I still have that bit of backbone! "
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