Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 378: Chapter 375 Threat

As Chu Zhiyuan completely disappeared, Zhu Caifu breathed a sigh of relief and slumped against the round column of the small pavilion.

Cheng Miaozhen smiled and said, ”Auntie, what do you think?”

”For some reason, even though this guy is obviously very deceitful, having him provide ideas feels like a relief, it’s not so nerve-wracking.”

Cheng Miaozhen said, ”Perhaps it’s because he’s more meticulous and reliable in his actions.”

Zhu Caifu said, ”This guy is a formidable character, meticulous in everything he does, otherwise Da Lie and Da Meng wouldn’t have suffered such great losses.”

Cheng Miaozhen gently nodded.

Previously only heard of him, but now experiencing it firsthand, he is indeed extraordinary.

A dragon among men.

Such a person as the Princely Heir of Da Jing is destined to shine and influence the grand scheme of things.

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but think of Da Zhen and then lightly shook her head.

She had already been abandoned, and Da Zhen wouldn’t think of her.

So there’s no need to be self-indulgent.

Better to think about herself first, how to get through this difficult time, and how to live the rest of her life.

Now her reputation is well-known, probably no one would dare to marry her, destined to be lonely for life.

But this suits her well.

The Miracle Technique she practiced requires not marrying before becoming a Great Grandmaster, or else all her powers would be lost.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have reacted so strongly.

”Actually, truly becoming his Heir’s Wife, you might hope to become an Empress in the future,” Zhu Caifu laughed, ”Won’t you regret it then?”

”What about being an Empress?” Cheng Miaozhen smiled, ”Auntie, do you want to be an Empress?”

”I don’t want to!” Zhu Caifu snorted, ”The title of Empress sounds nice, but being cooped up in the palace all day is suffocating.”

”I don’t want to, either,” Cheng Miaozhen said.

Zhu Caifu laughed, ”You won’t regret it, I feel that he will definitely regret it in the future.”

”He is a man of singular devotion.”

”Hmph, no man is truly devoted!” Zhu Caifu disdainfully pursed her lips, ”Devotion is because he lacks the ability to marry more women. Every man wishes to gather all the beauties in the world into his arms, it is their nature.”

”I don’t think he’s like that.”

Zhu Caifu said, ”Miaozhen, this guy is full of schemes, don’t be deceived by him.”

Cheng Miaozhen said, ”Deceived about what, after this, I probably won’t see him again in my lifetime.”

”That’s true,” Zhu Caifu laughed, ”Once both sides’ marriage is called off, then I can go back.”

Cheng Miaozhen looked towards the direction of Da Zhen.

Although disheartened about Da Zhen, her mother, her elder brother, and her home were on that side.

——

Chu Zhiyuan left the embassy of Da Zhen and looked up at the sky.

He was preparing to leave the Four Directions Pavilion and go back to ponder how to draft a letter of apology.

A Da Meng Stepping Cloud Iron Cavalry appeared not far away and cupped his hands, ”Greetings to the Fourth Prince, my lord requests your presence.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

”The lord says there is news about the blade.”

”Alright then.”

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand.

He guessed that Li Hongzhao was most likely deceiving him.

Insisting on bringing him over was surely to seize the opportunity to ridicule him, venting some malicious pleasure.

Li Hongzhao was absolutely capable of doing such a thing.

He glanced at the Bright Moon Saber, thought of the Glazed Blade Scripture, and decided he should still go.

Li Hongzhao sat lazily by the stone table in the small pavilion, her graceful figure mostly hidden under a red palace dress.

Fiery red lips, snow-white teeth, a beautiful face, and her oblique, sparkling eyes still captivated the heart.

He walked directly into the pavilion, looked around and asked, ”Where is Mr. Su again?”

”Why are you so concerned about Mr. Su?” Li Hongzhao snorted.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”A Great Grandmaster naturally requires attention, elusive and unpredictable.”

”Don’t worry, Mr. Su would not kill you.”

”I’m not afraid of Mr. Su killing me, I’m worried about him communicating with spies,” Chu Zhiyuan said.

”Hmph!” Li Hongzhao said irritably, ”If Mr. Su hears this, he’ll definitely teach you a lesson.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”I guessed right.”

Li Hongzhao didn’t dwell on this subject, replacing it with a charming smile, ”I heard the Eighteenth Prince was disfigured?”

”Hmm.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

”Disfigured in what way?”

”Are you taking pleasure in others’ misfortune?”

”I’m not that bad, I only pity the Eighteenth Prince’s unfortunate fate.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and smiled.

There’s no way Li Hongzhao pitied the Eighteenth Princess, eager for her demise and for Da Zhen and Da Jing’s marriage alliance to fail.

She could very well have acted secretly to sabotage this alliance.

Su Qiuyan might even be busy with this matter.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Rest assured, her beauty is intact.”

”So, you’re still going to marry her?” Li Hongzhao asked.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Do you think I would refuse her because of this, disdain her for being disfigured?”

He didn’t disdain her, but she committed suicide to declare her intentions not to marry him.

So what he said was not a lie.

”Tch, tch.” Li Hongzhao clicked her crimson lips, shaking her head, ”Chu Zhiyuan, you are utterly hypocritical!”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”But I reached the Ninth Layer Heaven.”

”...” Li Hongzhao’s face flushed.

Chu Zhiyuan’s smile faded, ”Is there news of the Golden Saber Sect’s blade? Such news so quickly?”

”...Indeed there is,” Li Hongzhao snorted, ”But don’t you think it’s odd?”

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Where is the blade? I won’t take just any blade of a common Great Grandmaster.”

”Assassinating a princess, only an Evil Sect’s Great Grandmaster would dare such a thing, right?” Li Hongzhao curled her lips, ”What’s the Eighteenth Prince’s Great Grandmaster doing? Eating idle food?”

She smirked, ”I’ve also heard, she has more than just one Great Grandmaster beside her, so she won’t be lured away.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”There’s always someone better, even Great Grandmasters aren’t invincible... Where’s the blade?”

”The blade is on the way, what’s the rush?”

”You dragged me here under false pretenses, right?” Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”There’s no news of any blade.”

”Rest assured, we’ve found one. The Golden Saber Sect really does have someone who continued Sword Training even after becoming a Great Grandmaster, that’s a blade enthusiast for you.”

She didn’t see the point in continuing Sword Training after becoming a Great Grandmaster, just a waste of time.

But some Great Grandmasters stubbornly do as they please, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.

There happens to be such a Great Grandmaster in the Golden Saber Sect.

However, Great Grandmasters like this have become increasingly rare, virtually extinct.

This blade was left by a Great Grandmaster from the Golden Saber Sect five hundred years ago.

Were it not for her own reputation, the Golden Saber Sect wouldn’t take out this blade.

Even though it’s just a remnant blade.

Yet, Chu Zhiyuan didn’t insist on a complete blade.

She laughed inwardly but maintained a solemn expression, ”However, I must tell you first, it’s a broken blade.”

Chu Zhiyuan’s expression changed slightly.

”That’s the only one we’ve found,” Li Hongzhao quickly said.

Chu Zhiyuan stared at her.

Li Hongzhao met his gaze calmly, their eyes clashed in the air.

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, ”I’ll take a look first then.”

”Even if it doesn’t work, it’s fulfilling our agreement,” Li Hongzhao said.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and smiled, ”Where’s the good in that, if it doesn’t work, you’ll have to find another.”

Li Hongzhao snorted, ”There are no others.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”I’m sure there will be.”

”...Fine, let’s look at this first,” Seeing his determination, Li Hongzhao knew he wouldn’t compromise, so she couldn’t be bothered to argue anymore, snorting, ”This assassination is strange.”

Chu Zhiyuan stood up and was about to leave.

Li Hongzhao said, ”What do you think would happen if I spread the word that this assassination is fake?”