Chapter 653: Junior Sister, we've come to fetch you

Two palace maids, one left and one right, supported Lin Luochen.

Just before boarding the spatial spirit vessel, Lin Luochen couldn't help but turn and take a look.

This is where she grew up, but this time she likely will never have a chance to return in this lifetime.

And her master and senior brothers, she likely will never see them again in this life.

After all, the Dao Yi Sect is far in Dongzhou; even if she wanted to come to Zhongzhou, it's beyond reach.

Finally, Lin Luochen glumly entered the cabin, while on the deck a squad of Dàyuān Empire soldiers kept watch.

In the imperial court, the whole process proceeded quickly.

The Dàyuān Empire showed no regard for the Dàwǔ Empire at all, and its words were full of arrogance.

As for the Four Great Families, they consistently showed obsequious deference.

"Since that's the case, I'll take the princess and set off; His Majesty is still waiting over there."

"Envoy, take your leave slowly."

Under the personal see‑off of the Dàwǔ officials, the Dàyuān envoy boarded the spatial spirit vessel, and with his command it slowly rose into the air.

Below, Lin Jun watched all this, his hands clenched tightly together, nails digging into his flesh, blood flowing nonstop, yet he felt nothing.

At this moment, Lin Jun wished he could step in and rescue his sister.

But a voice in his heart kept telling him to endure, he must endure.

The generations of emperors poured their hearts out; they absolutely could not let it be ruined here.

Watching the vessel fly farther and farther away, eventually Lin Jun's eyes lost all luster.

Perhaps being in the Lin family is Lin Luochen's greatest mistake, and this brother of hers is truly a waste, unable even to protect his own sister.

"Your Majesty, since there's nothing else, we'll take our leave; please rest well."

At this moment, Old Zhang of the Four Great Families turned his head to look at Lin Jun, unmindful of his grim expression, and said lightly:

But Lin Jun gave no response at all.

If possible, he would gladly slaughter every member of the Four Great Families, leaving none alive.

Just as Old Zhang was speaking, the Dàyuān Empire's spatial spirit vessel above was suddenly intercepted by another spatial spirit vessel.

"Sir."

"What's wrong?"

"Our way forward is blocked."

"Who is it?"

"It seems to be the Tang family."

"The Tang family?"

Upon hearing this, the envoy went to the deck and indeed saw the Tang family's spatial spirit vessel parked sideways ahead.

The Dàyuān Empire and the Tang family had no dealings; they had only heard of each other.

Moreover, frankly speaking, the Dàyuān Empire truly looked down on merely a Spirit Chef Family.

At a glance, the envoy coldly said:

"What do you mean, Tang family?"

No response; seeing this, the envoy's face darkened further, and he told the soldier beside him:

"Shoot it down."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, the three soldiers simultaneously attacked, striking toward the Tang family's spatial spirit vessel.

A tiny Tang family dares to provoke the Dàyuān Empire; with the Empire's strength, wiping out the Tang family outright would be no difficulty, so there's no need for courtesy.

On the deck, the Dàyuān Empire's soldiers had already moved; inside the cabin, Lin Luochen naturally felt the residual spiritual power.

"What's happening?"

With a blank expression, she asked the palace maid beside her; hearing this, the maid replied respectfully:

"It seems someone has blocked the way, and the envoy is handling it."

Huh???

Who dares to block the Dàyuān Empire's road? I don't know who, but judging by the situation, it seems the envoy doesn't even regard these people.

By this point, Lin Luochen no longer hoped anyone could save her.

No one would offend the Dàyuān Empire for the sake of a single person.

Unless it is a Holy Land, but Lin Luochen has never come into contact with anyone from the Holy Land—how could the Holy Land possibly speak up for her?

She had fully resigned herself, yet in the very next second the situation suddenly reversed.

She saw that the three soldiers who had just attacked, before their strikes could land on the Tang family's spatial spirit vessel, were instantly shattered by a blade of sword qi.

Then, in the next second, another blade of sword qi shot out from the cabin, heading straight for the three soldiers.

They had no time to react; the three soldiers were killed on the spot.

Their bodies were split in two, blood mist filling the sky, falling from the heavens and sprinkling over the imperial capital.

Below, countless citizens of the imperial capital stared agape at the sky.

Someone has killed people in the imperial capital, and the victims were members of the Dàyuān Empire.

"This... this... something big is about to happen."

"This isn't just about to become a big deal; it already is a big deal."

Naturally, the imperial capital has strict orders to act, and since the other party is the Dàyuān Empire, this is absolutely trouble.

And the Dàyuān Empire's envoy, seeing his own soldiers slain, instantly flared with rage; his Dharma Appearance‑level aura shot up as he roared at the Tang family's spatial spirit vessel:

"Tang family, you're courting death."

You're the one courting death, old bastard.

But the next second, a lazy voice came, and Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, and Lu Youyou appeared on the deck.

Those two swords just now were moved by Xu Jie.

The four looked at the envoy of the Great Abyss Empire with calm expressions.

Old bastard, release my junior sister, or I'll kill you today.

Junior sister? Junior sister?

Hearing that, the envoy stared, wondering what junior sister he had in his hand; besides, who are these guys? They don't look like members of the Tang family.

I, the official, don't know what you're talking about.

Oh ho, are you giving me face?

Hearing that, Xu Jie instantly became displeased, flashed his body, and directly arrived on the Great Abyss Empire's spatial spirit vessel.

His speed was so fast that the envoy had no time to react; by the time he saw Xu Jie already within arm's reach, the envoy flailed in panic.

It's a pity that, with his Dharma Appearance realm cultivation, he couldn't stir up any waves before Xu Jie.

In just a few moves he was subdued, and the long sword was placed horizontally across the envoy's neck.

Meanwhile, Xu Jie shouted toward the cabin.

Junior sister, are you there? Your senior brother has come to fetch you.

At this moment, Lin Luochen inside the cabin was already stunned like a wooden chicken.

From the aura of those two swords just now, Lin Luochen immediately recognized it as the aura of his third senior brother.

And now, hearing that familiar voice of his third senior brother, Lin Luochen's heart was greatly shocked.

Third senior brother has come? But why would he appear here?

His mind was full of questions, but there was no time to think; after coming to his senses, Lin Luochen hurriedly got up and wanted to run to the deck.

Your Highness, you cannot go out.

Get lost.

The palace maid tried to stop him, but was sent flying by a palm strike from Lin Luochen.

Still wearing his bright red wedding robes, Lin Luochen rushed to the deck and immediately saw Xu Jie standing there.

Third senior brother.............

Yo, fourth junior sister.

Seeing Lin Luochen's red-rimmed eyes, Xu Jie smiled and waved; upon seeing his senior brother again, Lin Luochen finally couldn't hold back, and tears fell in big drops from his eyes.

Looking at Lin Luochen's tear-streaked, pear-blossom face, Xu Jie, annoyed, kicked the envoy.

Old bastard, look at what you've done, you've made my junior sister cry.