Chapter 19: The Threat of the Rizhao Envoy

Prince Pingxi's mansion, the dungeon.

At this moment, Leng Qingyue's clothes were disheveled; she curled her legs, tightly hugging her knees with both hands, sitting in a corner.

Leng Qingyue looked miserable, feeling utterly wronged.

She simply couldn't believe that such a thing would actually happen to her.

Meanwhile, Yang Jun sat cross-legged in front of Leng Qingyue.

The recent battle had let Yang Jun reap all the benefits.

Yang Jun was meditating and regulating his breath; the power within his body surged, forming invisible waves all around him.

Although Leng Qingyue was unwilling, she also felt the tumult of that powerful strength within Yang Jun's body.

From this alone, she understood that Yang Jun was using the Dragon Nurturing Divine Technique to obtain her Ziyang Holy Body, thereby greatly enhancing his power!

It's over; the Ziyang Holy Body I had guarded for so many years has now fallen into this person's hands.

Most importantly, he has thereby increased his power; trying to deal with him again will only be even harder!

"Yang Jun, wait for me; one day I will wash away today's humiliation in blood!"

Leng Qingyue gritted her teeth, furious beyond measure, speaking repeatedly.

She simply could not accept such a thing.

"Good, I'll be waiting for you."

"But, avenging yourself is a matter for the future."

"But right now, I feel like you still need me."

Yang Jun gave a slight smile, saying it dismissively.

He looked at Leng Qingyue; the hint of evil in his eyes grew even stronger.

"Don't, you're not allowed to come over, you bastard—you just tormented me; can't you just leave me alone?"

Leng Qingyue looked panicked, repeatedly stopping him.

【What's wrong with this woman? Oh right, it's all like that.】

【She says no with her mouth, but her body is quite honest.】

【Otherwise, how could her body have just released the holy body's power so recklessly? These must not be wasted.】

Hearing Yang Jun's thoughts again, Leng Qingyue felt both ashamed and anxious; she instinctively pulled her legs back, curling up, tightening her body as much as possible to avoid exposing too much before him.

Yang Jun looked at Leng Qingyue and gave another evil smile.

Never mind whether you're shy or worried.

Using the holy body to nourish oneself and increase one's strength is what matters most.

"Heir Apparent, emissaries from Rizhao State have come to see you; they're waiting outside the mansion!"

Just then, Deng Jian hurried over and interrupted Yang Jun.

Yang Jun straightened his waist, his face showing surprise at this.

【Has Sang Jieguiyi come? No way, what does this woman want to do?】

【She just lost to me, didn't she? Now she comes again, still thinking the humiliation isn't enough?】

【Or does she really not take me seriously, coming to cause a scene?】

Yang Jun snorted coldly, without turning his head, shouting outward.

"I'm busy; tell them to get lost!"

……

Outside Prince Pingxi's mansion at this moment, Sang Jieguiyi's face showed unease.

Earlier, Sang Jieguiyi had briefly met Yang Jun in the Imperial Palace hall, and the impression he left had already been etched into her heart.

"Sang Jun, they all say Yang Jun is a foppish good-for-nothing; he surely wouldn't dare to see you and hide, would he?"

The deputy head of the envoy stood beside Sang Jieguiyi, speaking with some dissatisfaction.

"No, he won't refuse to see me; whether he's a coward or not, he must consider it carefully."

"The master of Prince Pingxi's mansion, Prince Pingxi, is gone; the throne has declined, and Yang Jun must find a reliance for the future of his mansion!"

"Before our Rizhao Empire, a mere Yang Jun wouldn't dare to stir up any waves!"

Sang Jieguiyi also let out a cold snort, likewise wearing a look of disdain.

At this point, however, she could not help but consider what had happened in the hall earlier.

Yang Jun was aggressive and overbearing, his domineering appearance appearing again before Sang Jieguiyi's eyes; this person seemed quite contradictory.

Just then, a sound came from the gate of Prince Pingxi's mansion.

Sang Jieguiyi couldn't help but straighten her clothes, preparing to face Yang Jun.

But who appeared was not Yang Jun, but Deng Jian.

"My young master said, tell you all to get lost!"

Deng Jian glanced at these people from Rizhao State and immediately threw out a sentence.

Upon hearing those words, Sang Jieguiyi stood frozen on the spot.

The hand that had been straightening her clothes stopped there.

The deputy widened his eyes, furious beyond restraint.

They all widened their eyes, sizing up Deng Jian.

The masters of Prince Pingxi's mansion are all gone; this already-declined mansion—how dare they speak like that? Dare to oppose the Rizhao Empire?

"Seek death!"

The deputy had a blackened face and shouted angrily.

Sang Jieguiyi glanced back at the deputy; in that instant, he hastily shut his mouth.

However, Sang Jie Guiyi felt quite embarrassed, the words they had just spoken still echoing in their ears.

The embarrassment came too quickly; likely everyone in the envoy was secretly laughing at themselves.

Sang Jie Guiyi took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled.

At the same time, she stepped forward.

As she straightened her back and tugged at her pure white robe, she instantly appeared upright and unobstructed, becoming even more conspicuous.

"Go ask the Heir Apparent again: is Prince Pingxi's corpse not something he wishes to take back?"

Sang Jie Guiyi's words left Deng Jian also stunned.

Prince Pingxi's death on the battlefield is bad news known to everyone.

But more importantly, even now, Prince Pingxi's corpse has still not been seen!

The Sunshine envoy's words left Deng Jian utterly shocked.

Deng Jian took a deep breath; this matter was of great importance, and he could not casually make a decision.

This matter also had to be reported to the Heir Apparent.

Deng Jian glanced at the Sunshine Country's envoys, then turned and entered the Prince's Mansion.

Given the importance, even if the Heir Apparent is busy, I must go disturb him; this matter must be reported to him for him to decide.

Things proceeded quickly; Deng Jian soon went and returned.

Seeing Deng Jian come out, Sang Jie Guiyi let out a long sigh.

"It seems the Heir of Prince Pingxi already knows that Prince Pingxi's corpse is in our hands? If so, hurry and open the gates of the Prince's Mansion to welcome us in."

Seeing this, Sang Jie Guiyi immediately spoke arrogantly.

Now such a matter has finally been resolved, allowing me to sweep away my earlier disadvantage.

"Enter the mansion?"

Deng Jian heard Sang Jie Guiyi's words, he gave a quiet laugh, facing this situation, laughing he shook his head; not to mention the door being wide open, Deng Jian instead stood inside the door, slowly closing it, only exposing his head outside.