After dealing with the affairs of the Guhe Sect, Jiang Qingluan seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood on her way back to the Yaochi Holy Land, and the music she played was also much more cheerful.
The female official beside her saw this and asked, "Palace Master, you seem to be in a pretty good mood after going to the Guhe Sect."
"Really?"
"Hehe, Palace Master, the tune you just played was Phoenix Seeking Phoenix. I haven't heard such a cheerful tune in a long time. Have you been moved by mortal emotions?"
"You little brat, you dare to make fun of this Palace Master? It seems I've been too lenient in my discipline of you all."
"Palace Master, please calm your anger, but your subordinate is genuinely happy to see you in such a joyful mood."
Hearing the female official's words, Jiang Qingluan only smiled faintly and didn't respond.
"Shen Zhao, the month I spent with you in my previous life was the most joyful time in my long cultivation journey. I thought that beautiful regret would only become a memory in my heart. Unexpectedly, the heavens gave me a chance to start over. This time, I want to understand you more."
Jiang Qingluan closed her eyes, carefully recalling every detail of her acquaintance with Shen Zhao in her previous life.
Although Jiang Qingluan didn't say it aloud, she inwardly despised the type of person who was a "yes-man" (舔狗). She considered it a sign of incompetence for someone to abandon their self-respect and grovel to love someone they couldn't influence.
If it weren't for the Heavenly Demon Sect's threats, Jiang Qingluan wouldn't have wanted anything to do with Shen Zhao, who was notorious on the Immortal Martial Continent for being a "yes-man."
However, after getting to know him, she realized that being the object of Shen Zhao's affection was a stroke of luck that one could only dream of after tens of thousands of years of cultivation.
Unlike the usual image of a pathetic and incompetent "yes-man," the aura and abilities Shen Zhao displayed were refreshing for Jiang Qingluan.
This guy was humorous and witty, and his abilities were ridiculously strong. He even solved the Tianchi water disaster that had plagued the Yaochi Holy Land for hundreds of years, not to mention the scene where he later annihilated the Heavenly Demon Sect.
It seemed that nothing could stump this amazing man.
Now that she thought about it, it still felt incredible.
After the two sides finished their cooperation, Jiang Qingluan realized that she seemed to have developed feelings, wanting to have a deeper relationship with Shen Zhao.
However, Shen Zhao rejected the many conditions she offered and, without hesitation, continued to fawn over Yu Xiyan.
The moment Yu Xiyan was mentioned, a shadow passed over Jiang Qingluan's eyes.
What was so good about that woman?
Why did she deserve to have Shen Zhao serve and take care of her like that?
The key was, they were already married, but it was just in name? Didn't she feel bad for Shen Zhao's genuine efforts?
Maintaining her virginity?
For whom are you saving yourself?
You treat such a good husband like you're guarding against wolves, truly playing both sides.
And, what infuriates her most is that on the Immortal Martial Continent, those who enter the Emperor Realm, regardless of whether they are male or female geniuses, all achieve it after enduring thousands of years of arduous training. Yet, you, Yu Xiyan, reached the Emperor Realm in a mere twenty years.
In these twenty years, you did nothing. You were forcefully "licked" to the Emperor Realm by Shen Zhao! Moreover, you are the only female Emperor in the history of the Immortal Martial Continent to enter the Emperor Realm within a hundred years.
If she had a husband like Shen Zhao by her side, someone who would accompany and care for her, with strength, ability, and a handsome appearance, she would have fallen long ago and been willing to give everything for him. Forget a mere body, even the Yaochi Holy Land could change its surname to Shen.
You, Yu Xiyan, why do you so naturally enjoy Shen Zhao's selfless devotion to you, while simultaneously putting on an arrogant act, constantly tormenting and humiliating him, and ultimately causing him to lose his life?
In her previous life, she had taken advantage of Shen Zhao's expedition to the ancient ruins to confront Yu Xiyan, hoping she would give Shen Zhao some respect.
As a result, the two of them had a huge argument over it.
Yu Xiyan's words almost damaged Jiang Qingluan's Dao heart: "What business is it of yours, an outsider, what Shen Zhao and I do? Don't think that just because you're the Yaochi Empress I have to give you face.
It's his business if he wants to sacrifice for me. I never asked him to help me. He doesn't even complain, so why are you interfering? Could it be that the esteemed Yaochi Empress has taken a fancy to Shen Zhao? If you like him so much, just take him away.
I definitely won't stop you. I'm just afraid that you won't be able to hold your head up, carrying the reputation of seducing another woman's husband, and ruining the face of the esteemed Yaochi Empress."
Is that even human?
This viperous, venomous woman doesn't deserve Shen Zhao's care at all!
Thinking of Yu Xiyan, and then of Shen Zhao appearing outside the Guhe Sect, Jiang Qingluan seemed to have sensed something.
"Xiangling."
"Yes, my lord."
"Go to Great Yin's Chang'an and inquire about the current emperor's son-in-law. Return swiftly."
"Subordinate obeys."
After Xiangling left, Jiang Qingluan's heart rate quickened.
I hope it's what I think it is. I hope, I hope so.
With a feeling of unease, Jiang Qingluan, escorted by auspicious clouds, had her seven-colored phoenix carriage spread its wings and fly three thousand miles, gradually heading towards the Yaochi Holy Land.
After coming down from the Guhe Sect, Chu Yang, with a displeased expression, hurried towards the Great Xia Kingdom.
For him, this trip was nothing short of a nightmare.
Felt like all the bad luck in his life had converged during this trip to the Fuxi Abyss.
Especially after meeting Shen Zhao, it was like living in hell.
"Just you wait, Shen Zhao. When we meet again, I will repay the humiliation tenfold, a hundredfold!"
Chu Yang muttered through gritted teeth.
However, when he thought of the two women, Shen Yue and Su Yunying, and their breathtaking beauty, his heart itched with desire.
"No, I must get those two women. Any woman Chu Yang sets his eyes on won't escape my grasp. Hehe, Shen Zhao, no matter how strong you are, you're still alone. Do you dare to go against the Great Xia Kingdom?
Just wait, I will definitely get your women. And then, I'll hehehe right in front of you, hahahaha..."
Thinking of this, Chu Yang burst into loud laughter.
"Benefactor, I am Fa Hai, and I seek alms. Please grant me this convenience."
Before the laughter could even fade, a monk appeared before Chu Yang. He wore a yellow robe, weighed at least two hundred and thirty pounds, and had a rather amiable appearance.
"Where did this wild monk come from? Get lost!"
Chu Yang, annoyed, tried to push the monk Fa Hai away, but Fa Hai didn't budge an inch.
Fa Hai clasped his hands together and said solemnly, "Benefactor, to build good karma with others is more meritorious than constructing a seven-story pagoda. I see that you have a connection with the Buddha, and thus I have come to connect with you."
Chu Yang frowned, "Monk, do you know who I am? How dare you come here and try to swindle me."
Fa Hai patiently replied, "Benefactor, we are all but specks of dust among all beings. Our status and background are merely external things. Why be so attached and give rise to false thoughts?"
Then, he took out a Buddhist amulet from his robes.
"Benefactor, this Buddha amulet has been blessed by one hundred and eight enlightened monks of the Pu Hua Temple. It is filled with the essence of Buddha. Seeing that you have a connection with our Buddha, I am willing to give this amulet to you as a gesture of goodwill."
Chu Yang took the Buddha amulet and examined it for a moment, but he couldn't see anything special about it. It was just a plain, ordinary Buddha amulet.
He initially wanted to discard it, but he was afraid the monk would pester him, so he put away the amulet and said, "Alright, I understand. I'll accept it. Thank you, Master."
He then wanted to leave.
"Benefactor, please wait."
As soon as he took a step, he was stopped by Fa Hai.
"Do you have something else?"
"Benefactor, this Buddha amulet has been reverently blessed by one hundred and eight enlightened monks. It can help you eliminate disasters and resolve difficulties, turn bad luck into good, ensure your safety when traveling, and bring you good fortune. Amitabha."
"Mm, I know."
"Since you know, that's good. One hundred and eight spirit stones."
"What? How much?"
"One hundred and eight spirit stones."
Chu Yang's eyes immediately turned red upon hearing this.
Well, they're actually trying to swindle me. This is outrageous.
One hundred and eight spirit stones weren't a big deal for Chu Yang, but if people found out that the esteemed Ninth Prince of Great Xia had spent one hundred and eight spirit stones on a wooden plaque worth only a few coins, he'd become the butt of everyone's jokes. He'd lose all face.
Chu Yang shoved the amulet back at him, "I don't want it. Take your amulet and get out of here!"
As a result, Fa Hai raised his palm to stop him, explaining slowly, "You can't return it. Returning it will bring bloodshed to you and your family."
"You dare to curse me!"
Chu Yang, who had been holding back his anger for a long time, couldn't hold back any longer. He threw the Buddhist plaque at Fa Hai's face, then raised his hand and activated the Nine Yang True Fire Technique, intending to kill this swindling, cheating, and street-peddling wild monk with one palm strike.
However, when the powerful and scorching palm struck Fa Hai, Chu Yang felt as if he had hit a golden bell, and his internal organs were immediately thrown into turmoil.
"Arhat's Golden Bell Cover?!"
Upon noticing a golden bell made of spiritual energy rapidly spinning around Fa Hai's body, Chu Yang was greatly shocked.
Fa Hai, though struck, was not angered. He still clasped his hands together and said with a sincere expression, "Benefactor, you can vent your anger on this humble monk. This humble monk will not fight back, as the benefactor has a connection with the Buddha."
After saying this, he spread his hands, "Please, benefactor, give this humble monk one hundred and eight spirit stones."
Chu Yang's face immediately contorted, his once handsome features twisting into an "S" shape, completely disfigured.
It was too tragic, truly tragic.
First, Shen Zhao had toyed with him, and he hadn't gained anything from the Fuxi Abyss, not to mention being tricked into disemboweling himself to prove his innocence.
Then, the Yaochi Empress's pressure had inflicted multiple internal injuries, and his cultivation had plummeted. He was afraid he wouldn't even be able to maintain his Soul Sea Realm. The Guhe Sect, which he had wanted to recruit, had also disbanded.
Now, a wild monk who didn't know where he came from could brazenly extort him in broad daylight.
For the first time, Chu Yang felt like he didn't want to live.
This trip to the Fuxi Abyss, it seemed like anyone who opposed him was unbeatable.
He was clearly the protagonist, so why did he feel like a background character? What kind of karma was this?
Finally, to get rid of Fa Hai quickly, Chu Yang decisively took out one hundred and eight spirit stones and tossed them to Fa Hai, then quickly ran towards the Great Xia Kingdom.
He didn't want to stay in this godforsaken place for even a second longer.
Fa Hai, on the other hand, clasped his hands together and bowed slightly towards Chu Yang's receding figure, saying, "Amitabha, benefactor is a person of great kindness, the Buddha will bring you good fortune."
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