CHAPTER 359: CHAPTER 158: HER MAJESTY THE EMPRESS, I TRULY DIDN’T MEAN IT! (6K)

Eunuch Jin’s eyes turned cold as he stared fiercely at Zhong Lihe. The Gang Force around him roared and surged, the fierce aura looming like dark clouds over a city, causing even the sky above the Heavenly Martial Arena to darken!

Zhong Lihe’s head full of white hair danced in the wind, his bent back slowly straightened, and his eyes were filled with excitement.

"So many years have passed, and you’ve lived a life of luxury, Eunuch. I wonder if your skills have dulled?"

"Hmph!"

Boom——

The two stepped forward simultaneously, their auras clashing ferociously!

It was as if thunder exploded on flat ground, a majestic surge of energy spread out, and invisible ripples swept across the entire Martial Arts Practice Square.

Crack——

The protective shield on the stage was covered in web-like cracks, and then, under the horrified gaze of the military officers, it shattered into a sky full of light and dust!

Without even making a move, the clash of auras alone created such a spectacle!

"Not bad, you’ve improved!"

Zhong Lihe’s eyes burned even brighter, unable to suppress the corners of his mouth from curling up.

However, in the next moment, Eunuch Jin withdrew his momentum, and the Gang Force dissipated instantly.

This old fellow was clearly trying to provoke him; if a real fight broke out, it would only be fulfilling his wishes.

Seeing Eunuch Jin withdraw, Zhong Lihe’s expression stiffened, then he shook his head and sighed:

"Boring, truly boring."

His figure once again became hunched, clutching a broom with sparse bristles, sweeping slowly.

In a deep voice, Eunuch Jin said, "I know you and Zhengkai have issues with me, but regarding the past, I have a clear conscience. If I were to die, wouldn’t everything else be mere empty talk?"

Zhong Lihe focused on sweeping the floor, not responding.

"All these years, I have fully supported Her Majesty the Empress without neglecting a single bit. Do you think I crave wealth and glory?"

"Consort Yu’s power is growing stronger. I suspect she already has one foot across the barrier. If she truly touches that level, the consequences would be unimaginable..."

Eunuch Jin’s tone grew increasingly somber.

Hearing this, Zhong Lihe paused in his actions, his expression grew heavier, "Touching the forbidden, she must pay a price, is she not afraid to die?"

Eunuch Jin shook his head and said, "The problem is, her price is not yet clear... To reduce the malice of heaven and earth, Daoist Venerable or Martial Saint rarely appear in the world, but she has acted repeatedly and without hesitation, which is simply unreasonable."

Zhong Lihe furrowed his brows, in deep thought.

The malice of heaven and earth, in a certain sense, is a balance and restraint to the strongest.

With Yu Youhan’s strength, if she can ignore the shackles and act freely, it will definitely be a disaster!

Eunuch Jin continued, "However, Her Majesty’s side is also prepared. The Heavenly Shadow Guards have already awakened more than half, and if the twenty-eight stars gather, she has nothing to fear from Consort Yu."

"Moreover, recently there is an interesting young man, favored by Her Majesty, with a familiar aura about him..."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lihe interjected, "Quite handsome, like a pretty boy?"

Eunuch Jin was taken aback, "You’ve met him?"

Zhong Lihe nodded toward the pavilion, "Just went in, talented enough to practice in the B Room even as a Fifth Grade Martial Artist."

"He’s currently the Qingyun Leaderboard leader. If not talented, then there are no geniuses in this world. I feel the future’s uncertainties may revolve around him..."

"Cough, cough, I’ve digressed. Remember to handle Her Majesty’s tasks well, preferably departing today."

Eunuch Jin handed a thin piece of paper to Zhong Lihe.

Zhong Lihe opened it and glanced at it, then silently put it in his bosom.

He stepped forward, his figure suddenly solidified on the spot, and then slowly faded away.

The one left behind was just an afterimage, as his true form had long since departed.

Eunuch Jin watched the towering pavilion in silence for a moment, then mockingly smiled at himself.

"A madman, a liar, and a fool, these three old bones combined aren’t even enough to fill the Demoness’s teeth gap... If one wants to support the dragon, one must first grasp the great momentum..."

...

Chen Mo walked into the pavilion and just as he reached the door of the B Room, a door suddenly opened behind him, and a white figure stepped out.

Both were stunned upon seeing each other.

"Mr. Chen?"

"Lin Catcher?"

Chen Mo looked at the woman in front of him.

A white martial robe outlined her graceful figure, her long legs reaching the sky, her waist slender and flexible, beads of sweat hung on her forehead, and Little Grapefruit was slightly heaving.

It seemed she had just finished training, her breathing was still somewhat uneven.

"It’s not even time for the dismissal yet, why has Lin Catcher come to the Heavenly Martial Arena?" Chen Mo asked.

Lin Jingzhu blinked and said, "Anyway, there are no cases recently, it’s idle time... Mr. Chen, you are..."

Chen Mo replied calmly, "My salary had already been deducted, so it doesn’t matter if I skip work."

"..."

The two slack masters exchanged a smile.

"By the way, I’m going out of town for a case tomorrow, so I can help you get rid of the Chill Toxin today, otherwise, it will be delayed again," Chen Mo suggested.

"Going out for a case?" Lin Jingzhu asked, somewhat confused, "You are already a Deputy Thousand Households, what case requires your personal involvement?"

"It’s arranged from above, I have no choice."

Chen Mo did not mention the Ten Great Demons.

This matter was related to the sect, so it’s best to act low-key. Furthermore, with Lin Jingzhu’s nature, if she heard of a big case, she would definitely clamor to join.

If something happened and he couldn’t take care of her...

Not to mention if the Empress would let him go, he wouldn’t be able to forgive himself.

Seeing that he didn’t want to say more, Lin Jingzhu didn’t press further, thought for a moment, and said, "If that’s the case, why don’t Mr. Chen come to the Lin Residence with me?"

?!

Chen Mo shivered.

The last two times at the Lin Residence, he was caught by the Empress each time.