Chapter 862: Becoming Emperor in a Single Move!

The people of Wuji Hall only noticed Ye Qingran, their gazes gradually turning lecherous.

"Beautiful lady, what's the matter?"

Killing intent flashed in Ye Qingran's eyes, but she spoke calmly, "I'm the boss of Qin Ge."

"What?"

Upon hearing that, everyone, including the Wuji Hall members, was stunned.

"This woman, what on earth is her background, daring to claim she's the boss of Wuji Hall?"

At this moment, only the people of Qin Ge led by Zhu Laifu clenched their fists desperately, suppressing their inner excitement.

Their boss has returned!

They finally have someone to back them up!

"Are you all sure you don't want to pay the bill?"

"So what if we are? We're Wuji Hall people; we don't want to pay, what can you do about it?"

The Wuji Hall folks looked down on Ye Qingran; even though she was Qin Ge's boss, she wasn't worthy of their notice.

Ye Qingran nodded slowly, "Is that so?"

"Do you think I'm joking? Since you're Qin Ge's boss, I warn you: if Wuji Hall wishes, we can shut down your wine house at any time... but..."

That person's smile gradually turned lewd.

"But what?"

"If you could..."

That person rubbed his hands, and the others began to snicker lewdly.

"With your ugly, misshapen looks, do you even deserve it?"

The Wuji Hall members' faces instantly turned ugly.

"Since you won't leave money, then leave your lives!"

As Ye Qingran's words fell, Fu Er and Fu San struck simultaneously, killing all the Wuji Hall people!

Bang bang bang~

The Wuji Hall members collapsed one after another, not a drop of blood spilled, yet they all ceased breathing; only the leader stood there, stunned.

He threatened, "You have great gall; our Holy Lord will not let you off!"

"Luo Dongyu that idiot can't even take care of himself, how could he manage you?" Fu San sneered.

He stared in shock, "What do you mean?"

"It means the good days for Wuji Hall are over!"

Everyone looked at Ye Qingran and the others in disbelief, wondering what background they had to dare speak such treasonous words.

"Why waste words with him?" Fu Er said impatiently, and finished off the last Wuji Hall member.

"Throw them out." Ye Qingran ordered; Zhu Laifu hurriedly arranged for the corpses to be disposed of, then had Ye Qingran taken to the largest, finest private room.

In the private room, one table couldn't hold everyone, so they simply split into two tables. Upon learning these were Ye Qingran's friends, Zhu Laifu hurriedly provided fine wine and dishes.

"Zhu Laifu, what happened in Xiliang City while I was away?"

Zhu Laifu shook his head and sighed, "Miss, you don't know; during this time, various Wuji Hall sub-halls have been visited by people from the Xi Ji Grand Hall, claiming they want to oversee the ruler of a state, with the country to be administered by the sub-halls."

Upon hearing that, Xia Zhimeng sprang to her feet, indignant: "Shameless! Wuji Hall's ambition is surely too great!"

Everyone agreed with Xia Zhimeng's words.

You should know Wuji Hall has sub-halls in every country of the Central Region.

If these sub-halls took control of their respective countries, wouldn't that mean the entire Central Region belongs to Wuji Hall?

The Central Region is like that; what about the other major continents?

Especially given the relationship between Wuji Hall and the Bai Mansion of Nan Yin Zhou, it's likely that Wuji Hall and the Bai Mansion folks have long plotted to join forces and dominate Nan Yin Zhou.

"No wonder Wuji Hall people are so arrogant." Previously Wuji Hall still cared about its image when acting; now they don't even bother to pretend.

"Has Xiliang City been greatly affected?"

Zhu Laifu nodded, "Recently, a Holy Son named Lan Long came, went to the Imperial Palace during morning court, dragged the Donglin Emperor from the Dragon Throne, and sat himself down..."

Saying this, Zhu Laifu turned his gaze toward Ling Shaoyang.

The others were furious, all feeling Wuji Hall people were excessively arrogant and overbearing.

"If it weren't for Elder Ling stepping in, the lord of this state would have already been overthrown! But..."

"But what?" Ling Shaoyang stood up, anxiously asking.

He had a foreboding feeling.

Zhu Laifu glanced at Ye Qingran, saw her nod, then said, "Elder Ling has been injured, bedridden; the imperial physician said he wouldn't last three months, and now there are only three days left of that period..."

"Master, I..."

"No rush for now; let's eat well and go together."

Ling Shaoyang sat down again; this meal tasted like chewing wax.

"Anything else?"

Ye Qingran felt things shouldn't be so simple.

"Besides, Gu Dongliu made a bet with that Holy Son; they'll hold a match in three days—if Gu Dongliu wins, Wuji Hall will withdraw from Donglin Country; if he loses, he'll commit suicide on the spot!"

Xia Zhimeng widened her eyes, exclaiming lowly, "How impulsive Gu Dongliu is!"

Although she was scolding, she actually knew Gu Dongliu's conduct was a brave display, making her feel admiration.

Zhu Laifu then told Ye Qingran about recent events; after the group had a simple dinner, Zhu Laifu arranged lodging for everyone at Qin Ge.

As for Ye Qingran and Ling Shaoyang going together to the Ling Mansion, Fu Hanxiu naturally accompanied them.

In the Ling Mansion, after not seeing him for a while, Elder Ling had grown much older, perhaps due to his severe injury; he looked especially gaunt, with deep sunken eye sockets and hands.

Grandfather!

Ling Shaoyang saw the old master Ling in that state, and his heart filled with guilt.

Shaoyang? How did you come back?

Seeing Ling Shaoyang return, the old master Ling showed a look of surprise and joy.

Grandson, I have been unfilial; you have suffered!

The old master Ling shook his head and said, "Silly child, it has nothing to do with you; you need not blame yourself."

Grandfather, how are you?

The old master Ling smiled and said, "Thanks to the pills Miss Ye gave me earlier, I probably wouldn't have lasted until your return." As he spoke, he thought of something and asked, "How did you come back so quickly from your training this time? Have you found your master?"

Ling Shaoyang did not answer, but instead looked toward the door. The old master Ling followed his gaze and unexpectedly saw Ye Qingran and Fu Hanxiu at the doorway.

Miss Ye... Emperor Sovereign?!

The old master Ling was utterly stunned.

He instinctively tried to stand up, but Ye Qingran stopped him.

How did you two come back?

The old master Ling felt tremendous shock.

This is a long story; let me first check your injuries.

After obtaining the old master Ling's consent, Ye Qingran examined him.

It's fine; just take some pills.

However, a flicker of coldness passed through her eyes.

Wuji Hall is really something, using such vicious methods—if she hadn't returned, no one else could have saved the old master Ling!

Hearing Ye Qingran say that, Ling Shaoyang let out a sigh of relief.

After chatting with the old master Ling for a while, Ye Qingran and Fu Hanxiu then hurried back to Qin Ge.

On the way, Ye Qingran asked Fu Hanxiu, "Why does Wuji Hall rush to dominate so many countries in the Central Region?"

In terms of influence, Wuji Hall has already done quite well; there's no need to devote more energy to ruling so many countries in the Central Region.

An overly cumbersome institution would instead hinder Wuji Hall's development.

Fu Hanxiu's eyes flashed with a faint light, and he replied in a low voice, "That's because Luo Dongyu cultivates a forbidden art that boosts his fortune power according to the number of believers, thereby aiding his cultivation. He is so eager because he knows his opportunities are few; he wants to break through his shackles quickly and become emperor in one fell swoop!"