Chapter 224 - 112: Zhao Ci’s Point-Blank Ultimate, Little Auntie’s Careless First Kiss

Chapter 224: Chapter 112: Zhao Ci’s Point-Blank Ultimate, Little Auntie’s Careless First Kiss

When he left the Imperial Study, his face was tinged with anger, yet he was brimming with ambition.

But as he stepped into Wangshu Palace, his expression was filled with numbness and sorrow.

A light was on in Gu Xiangzhu’s study.

He walked up and knocked gently on the door.

"Come in!"

Gu Xiangzhu’s voice was as charming and pleasant as ever, with the distinct allure of a mature, sophisticated woman.

CREAK...

Zhao Ci pushed the door open and entered.

Inside the study, Gu Xiangzhu was reclining on a lounge chair, reading a book.

Her dress, as light as gossamer, perfectly outlined her graceful and exquisite figure.

She didn’t move her gaze, seemingly focused on the contents of her book. Pointing to a nearby chair, she said with a smile, "Have a seat!"

"Mm..."

Zhao Ci grunted sullenly and sat down across from her.

Gu Xiangzhu hadn’t intended to speak first, but after waiting a long time for Zhao Ci to say something, she couldn’t help but look up, curious.

Seeing his listless expression, she was surprised and suspicious. "You got what you wanted today. Why do you still look like this?"

"It’s nothing..."

Zhao Ci shook his head. He stared into space for a long while before his eyes regained their clarity, but then he asked a different question. "That Huangfu Song... he didn’t seem to show up today."

The change in topic was a bit abrupt.

Gu Xiangzhu found his mood strange, but she had to answer the question. "He didn’t appear, that’s true. However, given his condition, he must have used a possession technique. Be more observant of the people around you recently, and be extremely careful. But you don’t need to worry too much. The threat he poses to you is limited."

Indeed, a frighteningly powerful person had appeared today and become Zhao Ci’s new Mansion Official.

But this person was Kan Tianji’s granddaughter.

Although the Kan Family had little influence, Kan Tianji was undoubtedly one of the top experts in Lingge City.

Huangfu Song wouldn’t have that kind of pull.

"If he dares to make a move on me, I’ll make him pay the price!"

A hostile glint flickered in Zhao Ci’s eyes, but it vanished when he looked at Gu Xiangzhu. He only said in a low voice, "You said before that this wasn’t consistent with your understanding of Huangfu Song, but it did happen. Could it be that something you don’t know about has occurred within your sect?"

The smile in Gu Xiangzhu’s eyes faded slightly. She hadn’t told Zhao Ci about the Demon Monarch revealing his whereabouts.

But the Demon Monarch merely revealing his location wouldn’t be enough to cause Huangfu Song’s abnormal behavior.

’The Demon Monarch has definitely revealed himself.’

’But the way he did it might be quite different from what I imagined.’

"I have that feeling too. But don’t you worry. I’ll make a trip back to the Main Altar in a few days. I will definitely help you eliminate this hidden threat."

"Thank you..."

Zhao Ci nodded and fell silent again.

He also felt that Huangfu Song’s strange actions could have a significant impact on him.

But with Gu Xiangzhu stepping in to handle it, he should be able to rest a little easier.

’As for now... I’ll just fish for information first.’

Gu Xiangzhu waited for quite a while, but he showed no intention of speaking, lapsing back into that listless state. Growing more curious, she asked, "Where did you just come from?"

"Where did I come from..."

Zhao Ci muttered the words, finally snapping out of his daze. His expression turned downcast as he changed the subject. "The accomplice from the incident in the Northern Three Prefectures has been caught."

"Hm?"

Gu Xiangzhu was taken aback. She knew that Huangfu Song alone could not have orchestrated something so precise last time; there had to be an accomplice.

She just never thought they would be caught so quickly.

"Who was it!"

"Zhao Yong!"

Zhao Ci hesitated for a moment before recounting what had happened in the Imperial Study. But in addition to what he had personally seen and heard, he added one more thing: "Father Emperor said that the Immortal Martial Dynasty is inevitable."

After Zhao Ci finished his story, Gu Xiangzhu couldn’t help but furrow her brows.

She knew all too well the impact those words would have on Zhao Ci.

If the Immortal Martial Dynasty were established, unifying the entire realm would be inevitable. Unless Zhao Ci became one of the Absolute Peak Powerhouses, there would be nowhere for him to run.

She could feel that sense of despair.

She even felt that Zhao Ci had already given up.

’This resignation... is completely reasonable.’

He knew Zhao Yong was the accomplice who had tried to have him killed, but Zhao Huan had saved Zhao Yong by making a strategic concession.

’That halo of a loving father... it must be shattered beyond recognition by now, right?’

Gu Xiangzhu stared at him for a moment, then said gently, "If you want to escape, I’ll help you!"

"No need!"

Zhao Ci shook his head and said dejectedly, "Actually, I feel like I have nothing to fear. Father Emperor is an emperor for the ages. If he really does re-establish the Immortal Martial Dynasty, even the Grand Ancestor Emperor would pale in comparison to him.

So many people have suffered in the Great Yu over the years. One more won’t make a difference.

I am a man of the Zhao Clan. It’s my duty to sacrifice for my family and country.

Having my Kidney Water Divine Treasure taken just means being a cripple for the rest of my life.

At least I’ll be able to live a peaceful life in Lingge.

That’s... pretty good, too!"

His voice was despondent and his eyes were dim, as if he had already accepted his fate.

Gu Xiangzhu was utterly baffled.

’Wait! Have you been brainwashed too?’

She felt the situation was incredibly thorny, but she had to admit that Zhao Huan’s words were indeed incredibly rousing.

Although she was certain that after the incident with the organ swap, Zhao Huan was no longer a loving father in Zhao Ci’s mind, how could years of dependence disappear so easily?

Especially since Zhao Huan’s image as an emperor for the ages was already deeply ingrained in people’s hearts. Just a few words of guidance at the Martial Arts Competition could send countless young people into a frenzy, to say nothing of his own son, Zhao Ci.

More than Zhao Ci’s distrust of her, she feared him resigning himself to his fate.

She took a deep breath. "After the organ swap, the five elements in your body will be out of balance. With your Kidney Water Divine Treasure replaced, in particular, you might not even be able to have children. The Kan Family has already acknowledged this marriage. Kan Luotang, adored by countless talented young men in Lingge, is bound to be your wife sooner or later. Are you really willing to give up like this?"