Chapter 656: One Wave After Another

When Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge joined hands to slay Manager Pei Hao, the battle between the two marquises above House Luolan Mansion had also begun to show results. Because after Niu Niu Biaobiao slashed out that heaven-shaking, earth-shattering blade, all matter and energy seemed to be annihilated beneath the blade light. Even Zhu Zhu Qinghuo's glazed-like Divine Fire Hand Seal, at the moment of contact, was

easily sliced apart.

An indescribable destructive blade light swept past, and even the void seemed to be split apart. As the giant glazed hand transformed into a skyful of flowing light and scattered, Zhu Zhu Qinghuo's figure stood rigid in the void. After a few breaths, he suddenly began coughing violently, blood traces overflowing from the corner of his mouth. At the same time, a hideous blood scar abruptly appeared from

between his palms, then swiftly sliced diagonally upward, cutting across his chest.

This blade nearly cut Zhu Zhu Qinghuo's body in two.

But a marquis-level powerhouse clearly possessed terrifying vitality. At the severed spot, it seemed as if scorching lava was flowing out, tightly pulling the body together so that it would not split apart.

But regardless, the injuries caused by this blade had still gravely wounded Zhu Zhu Qinghuo.

His face was overcast with gloom, his gaze fixed intently on Niu Niu Biaobiao's figure, and his voice somewhat hoarse as he said: "Worthy of being a marquis-grade technique of the Divine Derivative tier."

"It's also fortunate that I'm not in my peak state right now, otherwise with this blade, you should have died on the spot." Niu Niu Biaobiao spoke indifferently.

"However, in your current state, you shouldn't have any strength left to fight. Get lost, House Luolan Mansion doesn't welcome you." Zhu Zhu Qinghuo's eyes were grimly cold. He glanced at the headquarters, where Manager Pei Hao had already been slain, which made the fury in his heart surge even more. That Shen Shen Jinxiao, what on earth is he doing? He always had that look of everything in his grasp before,

so how is it that now he can't even deal with two juniors?

As it stood, their joint attack had almost been completely repelled.

At this moment, the various top powerhouses within Daxia City were all watching this side. Their defeat here would undoubtedly draw much ridicule.

But even though he was unwilling in his heart, his and Shen Shen Jinxiao's strike had ultimately failed.

Golden Dragon Bank, conference hall.

A light mirror floated in midair, reflecting the battle scene at House Luolan Mansion within it.

The high-ranking members of Golden Dragon Bank present were all staring at it.

And when they saw that both Manager Pei Hao and Zhu Zhu Qinghuo had failed, some commotion and exclamations also rose from the conference hall. Clearly, this outcome was somewhat beyond their expectations.

"Tch, truly unexpected. House Luolan Mansion actually has such a powerful marquis-level powerhouse hidden away. That blade just now didn't even get blocked by Zhu Zhu Qinghuo, a Fourth-Grade Marquis." "Those two juniors, Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge, are also remarkable. The aura on Manager Pei Hao earlier must have been borrowed from some marquis-level powerhouse's power—that was already at the level of a False Marquis realm, yet they still managed to defeat him together."

"..."

"Indeed, truly worthy of being the bloodline and disciples of Li Taixuan and Dantai Lan. These two can be considered top-tier prodigies of the younger generation."

"..." Low murmurs of discussion rose in the hall, but most of Golden Dragon Bank's high-ranking members held an attitude of it being none of their business. After all, Golden Dragon Bank had always maintained a neutral stance. In their view, whether it was the Extreme Flame Mansion or Luo

Lan Mansion, they were merely business partners. The struggle between the two mansions, even if it turned into a brawl, had nothing to do with them.

Lu Qing'er quietly loosened her tightly clenched jade hands, and an irrepressible smile surfaced on her exquisitely beautiful cheeks. The great stone in her heart dropped, and she giggled softly in her heart: "Li Luo, you're amazing!"

Yu Yu Hongxi watched the scene in the light mirror with a calm expression, but cast more solemn gazes toward Niu Niu Biaobiao.

This person is indeed deeply hidden. It seems Li Taixuan and Dantai Lan still left some contingencies behind. Then Yu Yu Hongxi's gaze swept toward Vice President Ning Que. The latter showed no other emotions, but the frequency of his fingers tapping the chair back had slightly quickened, clearly indicating his heart was not as calm on the inside as it appeared on the surface.

Perhaps he was still waiting for the appearance of that Elder Han Long. With a cold laugh in her heart, Yu Yu Hongxi looked again at Li Luo's figure in the light mirror, a hint of satisfaction flashing through her eyes. This kid truly does have the bearing of his father. Given time, he might even be more

Perhaps he was still waiting for the appearance of Elder Han Long. Sneering inwardly, Yu Yu Hongxi looked again at Li Luo's figure in the light mirror, a flash of satisfaction crossing her eyes. This boy truly does have his father's bearing; given time, he might even surpass Li Taixuan.

Qing'er's eye for people isn't bad, but the only trouble is the engagement between Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge.

Yu Yu Hongxi's gaze flickered slightly. This Jiang Jiang Qinge was clearly the wife that woman Dantai Lan had internally chosen for her son.

Just thinking of that woman Dantai Lan, the usually rational Yu Yu Hongxi felt a strange sense of defiance rise in her heart. I couldn't win against you back then, but in this younger generation, I can't let my daughter lose again.

The mere thought of that woman Dantai Lan stirred an inexplicable defiance in the usually rational Yu Yu Hongxi. I couldn't win against you back then, but in this younger generation, I absolutely cannot let my daughter lose again.

Before the Eldest Princess, dressed in splendid finery that radiated an aura of nobility, floated a crystal orb, within which the situation in House Luolan Mansion was likewise reflected.

"It seems my bet this time was the right one." A smile bloomed on the Eldest Princess's breathtakingly beautiful face, carrying a charm of a smile that could topple a city. "Is this the method Jiang Jiang Qinge has hidden for years? Truly terrifying. If she had revealed such a method earlier, I'm afraid even I and Gong Gong Shenjun wouldn't have been her match." She murmured to herself, clearly the power Jiang Jiang Qinge

"It seems my bet this time was the right one." A smile bloomed on the Eldest Princess's breathtakingly beautiful face, carrying a charm that could topple a city with a single smile. "Is this the method Jiang Jiang Qinge has hidden for all these years? It's truly terrifying. If she had revealed such a method earlier, I'm afraid even I and Gong Gong Shenjun would not have been her match." She muttered to herself, clearly Jiang Jiang Qinge

Although that method required no small price, as long as they could win this battle, any price was worth it.

"And this kid Li Luo, he truly keeps bringing surprises." The Eldest Princess's phoenix eyes flickered as she watched Li Luo's figure with great interest. Jiang Jiang Qinge hiding a marquis-grade technique wasn't too unexpected to her, but when on earth did this fellow Li Luo cultivate a marquis-grade technique? He clearly only had

the strength of the Evil Palace realm. A marquis-grade technique should still be quite distant for him, shouldn't it?

This Li Luo truly has been creating miracles nonstop ever since entering the Saint Mystic Star Academy.

In the past, everyone said House Luolan Mansion was entirely propped up by Jiang Jiang Qinge, but no one expected that this once-overlooked young mansion master would also possess a brilliance no less than Jiang Jiang Qinge's.

In the future, he would surely become a top-tier powerhouse in this Daxia.

This made the Eldest Princess chuckle softly, satisfied with her own judgment and this investment.

This made the Eldest Princess chuckle softly, satisfied with her own judgment and this investment.

Although the trouble with Zhu Zhu Qinghuo and Manager Pei Hao was resolved, would today's matter truly end here? The smile on the Eldest Princess's cheeks slightly faded. The Steward Qin she had dispatched hadn't appeared outside House Luolan Mansion, which clearly meant Steward Qin must have been intercepted. And to be able to so precisely control the movements on her side...

and then send a powerhouse to block them—actually, as to who that person was, she already had some guesses in her heart.

But this wasn't too unexpected. As the Eldest Princess of the royal court, she had actually long guessed the answer from certain clues.

And if it really was that one person coveting House Luolan Mansion, then he certainly wouldn't give up easily.

Zhu Zhu Qinghuo and Manager Pei Hao were merely the prelude.

After they both failed, that one person should resort to more aggressive measures.

Regent's Mansion, on the pavilion.

The atmosphere was slightly oppressive. The Regent stood with his hands behind his back, falling into a moment of silence.

The gold-and-silver heterochromatic man beside him chuckled to himself: "What a pity, they actually lost."

"Indeed unexpected. I originally thought that between Zhu Zhu Qinghuo and Shen Shen Jinxiao, at least one would be able to break the deadlock." The Regent said indifferently.

"What do we do now? Give up? Or do you need me to step in and help? As your allies, we are still happy to assist." The gold-and-silver heterochromatic man said with a smile.

The Regent shook his head and said: "If you were exposed, I would immediately become the target of everyone. For the coronation ceremony afterward, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have the qualification to participate."

"Forget it, we've already come this far. There's no need to hide and cover up. I must get my hands on the things in House Luolan Mansion. Even if it's somewhat against the rules, for the sake of my grand plan, I can't be bothered with these things."

The Regent let out a slightly helpless sigh, but his eyes were filled with an icy coldness. Then he stepped forward, and his figure vanished into thin air.

The Regent let out a slightly helpless sigh, yet his eyes were filled with an icy, frost-like indifference. Then he took a single step forward, and his figure vanished into thin air.