Chapter 686: Qi Ruohua's Gentleness

The danger of spatial turbulence is such that even a Strong One would find it enough to drink a pot.

One could die at any moment; the danger of spatial turbulence is something even Chen Chuyang himself does not want to encounter, let alone the two of them.

Of course, Chen Chuyang will not encounter spatial turbulence for now; the divine ability of spatial leap has been cultivated by him to proficiency, allowing him to come and go as he wishes without error; he has already fully understood the space of this world.

Having arrived at the place where the entrance to Qihuang Bao Ku is located, it has not yet opened, but it is almost there.

After that layer of formation dissipated, he could already sense the miraculousness of this place; Li Shenghong immediately came forward to greet.

"Holy Maiden Princess, you've finally returned; these past days many people have come here, representatives of all major powers have arrived, especially those clans from Wangdu; if the entrance weren't still closed, they might have all gone in."

"The Black Dragon Guard of the Great Qi Dynasty has surrounded the area in a tight circle; ordinary people cannot approach, and many have been driven away by them."

Zhuge Ruolan saw the Black Dragon Guard; the guards around were staring at this side, or rather, at them, with more focus on Chen Chuyang; these Black Dragon Guard did not approach, obviously they had all recognized Chen Chuyang.

For others they might not care and give no face, but only Chen Chuyang—no one dares to act rashly.

"Then why haven't you been driven away?" Zhuge Ruolan questioned.

Li Shenghong thought for a moment and replied: "I don't know why; they didn't drive us away, perhaps because of the Holy Maiden Princess."

Everyone else was driven away, no matter who—members of those clans or sects—all were driven away without exception.

Only they remained, strangely left untouched in this place; Li Shenghong waited several days, but Zhuge Ruolan did not return, worrying that things were different, he continued on, fearing he could not bear the pressure and would break down.

"Is that so?" Zhuge Ruolan turned her head and glanced at Chen Chuyang.

Qi Ruohua was giving Chen Chuyang face, or rather, she did not want to offend Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang crossed his arms, observing everything around, and saw where the entrance was.

A miraculous aura emanated, twisting the surrounding space.

Behind the spatial distortion lay Qihuang Bao Ku.

Heishanyang transmitted mentally: "Kid, not bad—this is the aura of Qihuang Bao Ku; there's no mistake."

"Qihuang Bao Ku is right ahead; the entrance could open at any moment, so you must be careful."

Chen Chuyang nodded; he had seen it and also sensed it.

The entrance could open at any moment.

He looked around and saw a familiar face among the Black Dragon Guard—the White Wolf Vice Hall Master—not far away, smiling at Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang paid no mind; Jing Yuheng was absent, and Qi Ruohua had not yet arrived, but he expected her to appear soon.

His gaze fell on Li Shenghong; Li Shenghong felt tense in body and mind, as if some great terror had fixed its gaze upon him.

"Gurgle."

He dared not speak, dared not move, lowered his head, and waited for Chen Chuyang's question.

Chen Chuyang asked: "Are you Li Shenghong?"

"Yes, I am Li Shenghong."

For a moment, Li Shenghong did not know how to address Chen Chuyang.

"Fellow Daoist," he felt he lacked the qualification for.

To call him by name directly, he dared not.

"Senior?" That also seemed inappropriate.

In short, any way he addressed him felt wrong; he could only lower his head, ask a question, and answer in reply.

"This time, you've done quite well."

Li Shenghong was overcome with excitement: "This is what I should do."

"Help me with tasks; merit will be rewarded, and upon success I will grant you a fortune."

"Thank you."

Li Shenghong immediately bowed and performed a salute, excited beyond measure.

The fortune promised by Chen Chuyang is certainly genuine; these days of hardship have been worth it.

Others, filled with envy, are well aware of Chen Chuyang's strength and ability.

Look at the Holy Maiden Princess following this person—how much better off she is than before.

Their cultivation rose rapidly, their strength increased swiftly; consequently, they followed along eating meat and drinking soup—those days are incomparable to before.

Follow the right person, and your status will rise with the tide.

"You too must do your work well; as long as you put in effort, you will certainly receive rewards."

"Yes."

Zhuge Ruolan's underlings all replied in unison, their voices loud.

Their voices filled the surroundings; Chen Chuyang was very pleased with their attitude—these people are all capable seedlings for work, and he will naturally cultivate them.

When dealing with his own people, Chen Chuyang is very willing to spend.

Especially subordinates who have achieved merit must be treated well.

Winning hearts, expending some resources to reap a subordinate's loyalty—why not?

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

Qi Ruohua and Jing Yuheng swiftly landed; Jing Yuheng had returned to Wangdu a little earlier than Chen Chuyang and immediately followed along.

Upon seeing Chen Chuyang in person, Qi Ruohua and Jing Yuheng's expressions differed.

Jing Yuheng smiled, nodded, and clasped his hands in a gesture.

Qi Ruohua gave Chen Chuyang a light glance; as an emperor, her majesty now blossomed.

Exerting pressure over the surroundings, she stepped forward, and a wave of oppression came.

It was the pressure of a Female Emperor, pressing down on Zhuge Ruolan and the others.

Zhuge Ruolan and the others quickly retreated, daring not to meet her gaze.

Chen Chuyang met Qi Ruohua's eyes, reached out, and said: "Long time no see."

Qi Ruohua looked at that hand, slowly extended her own right hand, and they clasped together.

Not letting go, the two mutually sized each other up.

"Chen Chuyang, I didn't expect to alarm you as well."

Chen Chuyang laughed and said, "The Qihuang Treasury has opened; how could I not come? Do you also want to go inside?"

Qi Ruohua shook her head: "No, I won't go in; Yuheng will follow you inside."

"Jing Yuheng?"

"Indeed, she will bring some people in; at that time, I hope you can look after them well."

"Oh?"

Chen Chuyang did not immediately answer, but instead looked toward Qi Ruohua.

How could Qi Ruohua not know his meaning? She said irritably, "The benefits will definitely not be lacking for you."

"Inside the Qihuang Treasury, whatever you obtain is yours; I will not pursue it."

"If you can take away the entire Qihuang Treasury, I will not cause you trouble."

These words were transmitted via sound to Chen Chuyang; they could not be spoken face to face.

Chen Chuyang transmitted sound: "Are these words true?"

"Naturally it's true; my purpose is only one."

Qi Ruohua gazed deeply at Chen Chuyang; her eyes carried a hint of tenderness.

Well concealed, others could not notice, but Chen Chuyang saw it clearly.

This woman is interested in me, and moreover, her feeling is richer than before.

"What do you want to do?"

Qi Ruohua stepped forward, and the distance between them narrowed.

A fragrance assailed him; Chen Chuyang looked at Qi Ruohua in surprise, never expecting this woman to have started dressing up.

"Anyone who encounters the Qi Family's elders shall be killed without mercy."

"Whether it is a soul or anything else, as long as you encounter them, kill them for me—can you do that?"

Chen Chuyang understood her meaning; once the Qihuang's souls revive, they will affect her status.

Or rather, Qi Ruohua is being threatened; at that time, it is likely those people will overthrow her.

After all, she is a woman.