[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start":3,"chapter-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1348":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Starting by Shocking the Empress",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1938812,2671,"Chapter 1348","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1348",1348,"\u003Cp>For some reason, at this moment, Rose always felt that Ximen Wudi's image in her mind was becoming taller and more majestic, as if he were a man standing tall between Heaven and Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you are thinking.\" Ximen Wudi shook his head, \"Actually, Karagounis is not the person I first saw. When he had just broken through the shackles and ascended to the God King realm, he was indeed very strong and domineering, but now, this strength has vanished completely. I think he has another face now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing for a moment, Ximen Wudi said: \"Perhaps, this is his true face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's chewing motion stiffened for a moment, then she sighed softly: \"Perhaps, he is a very talented actor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand your thoughts.\" Ximen Wudi shook his head: \"You Americans don't understand the Dark World, but I know very clearly that Karagounis's name once resounded throughout the entire Dark World; he was a super big shot. Such a person cannot hide his name for a lifetime, so I conclude that your father must also be a super big shot of the Dark World; there is no doubt about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what exactly happened to him now?\" Rose asked: \"Do you have a way to find him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you Americans have a word called 'immigration'?\" Ximen Wudi smiled: \"Your father is clearly avoiding hatred. After all, if he chose to return to the Dark World, then his enemies would definitely be numerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, on what basis do you conclude that he would hide in Africa?\" Rose's beautiful eyes stared at Ximen Wudi, asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has a bright future now, and he has money and power himself, so why would he risk returning to the Dark World? Wouldn't that be digging his own grave?\" Ximen Wudi shook his head: \"So, this matter is very simple; you just need to dig down along this line of thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing for a moment, a sharp light flashed in the depths of Ximen Wudi's eyes: \"The reason Karagounis went to Africa, there are only two possibilities, one is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's brows furrowed: \"What possibility?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second possibility is... he went to investigate a matter, but this possibility is too low. It is highly likely he went for a certain woman, and the identity of this woman might be even more sensitive.\" Ximen Wudi said with a smile: \"Of course, this is just my guess; the specific situation is still unknown, and the two of us can only wait for the result for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care if your guess is right or not, I just know that if you can help me find him, then you are the person I respect the most, and I will always remember your kindness.\" Rose looked at Ximen Wudi, her eyes full of expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi gave a bitter smile: \"Actually, you don't need to be like this at all, because my relationship with Apollo is much closer than yours. I belong to Atlantis along with the Strategist; if you are willing, you can call me brother in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose heard this, smiled, then shook her head: \"Sorry, Ximen Wudi, although you saved me, I did not acknowledge you as my brother, and your age seems to be a bit younger than mine. If you are sincerely willing to be my brother, then please be a bit more humble in this regard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi laughed: \"Alright, my little sister Rose, you win, I admit defeat, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up his cup, took a sip of water, and continued eating breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Ximen Wudi did not bring up anything like \"Are you not going to tell me your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, it wasn't that he hadn't probed Rose's intentions, it was just that the latter's performance was so satisfying to Ximen Wudi; this girl didn't have the slightest sign of lying, which made the latter look at Rose with new eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose looked at Ximen Wudi: \"By the way, where are you staying tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she asked this, a faint blush appeared on her pretty face, and it was unknown if it was from the heat or from shyness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I'm staying at the hotel in Xinaweisi.\" Ximen Wudi pointed to the sign next to them, \"Isn't it already written here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you can just stay here.\" Rose stood up and said: \"You slept in my bed yesterday, so I'll just sleep on the sofa with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, this tall, leggy beauty took off her slippers, jumped onto the sofa, and curled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi looked at Rose's alluring appearance and almost sprayed a nosebleed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, we can't do this, this is very inappropriate, very unsuitable.\" Ximen Wudi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, don't you want to sleep in the same bed with me?\" Rose blinked her eyes, her tone full of charm; this woman was like a different person in front of Ximen Wudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... after all, we two aren't very familiar...\" Ximen Wudi coughed twice and said: \"I'm afraid that after sleeping together, some relationship beyond friendship will occur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be no relationship beyond friendship between us.\" Rose said: \"You are a normal man, and I am a normal woman, so the development between us should not be restricted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, she closed her eyes, lying on her side with her back to Ximen Wudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That slender curve was still clearly visible in the morning light, making one unable to help but let their imagination run wild, full of endless reverie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi stared at Rose's back, and after a minute of silence, he finally gathered the courage to shout: \"Hey, you haven't taken a shower yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shout of his was comparable to a thunderclap on flat ground, almost deafening Rose's eardrums!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter covered her ears with both hands, turned her face abruptly, and looked at Ximen Wudi, looking disbelieving: \"What did you just say? Say it again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said... I suggest you go take a shower first, otherwise, it will affect the aesthetics...\" Ximen Wudi swallowed with difficulty and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, he suddenly became a bit worried; if he said something wrong, how would he end it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's pretty face turned completely red! She hurriedly jumped off the sofa and rushed into the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi leaned on the dining table with his arms and laughed, but immediately after, his smile came to an abrupt end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no! I forgot to tell Rose! Her clothes and passport are all in the room!\" Ximen Wudi slapped his forehead hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after he slapped himself so hard, no pain came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that Rose had poked her head out from the bathroom, and in her hand, she held a set of brand-new women's clothing, which she threw into Ximen Wudi's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Rose.\" Ximen Wudi grinned and said: \"In this way, I feel a little more at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he walked into the bedroom to wash up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ximen Wudi was already twenty-five years old, because his talent was extremely high and he was diligent and hardworking, he kept his figure very well, so even in this foreign land on the other side of the ocean, he could become the object of pursuit for many young girls—as long as he was handsome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, of course, except for those of Rose's caliber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ximen Wudi finished washing up and walked back to the living room, he found that Rose was already sitting on the edge of the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wearing a pair of black short, slim-fit leather pants, with a white knitted sweater on her upper body, plus a white wool coat, which outlined her entire figure to be even more exquisite and curvy, looking very sexy and alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose originally belonged to the category of Eastern beauties, with skin like jade; at this moment, dressed up like this, it seemed as if her whole body was emitting a moving luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've made breakfast, go eat.\" Rose said, her voice soft, like a spring breeze brushing against one's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi did not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose had truly made breakfast: milk, fried eggs, sandwiches, and a bowl of French thick soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your cooking skills could probably catch up to a Michelin-starred chef.\" Ximen Wudi said while holding the plate, praising: \"However, what I like most is beef noodles; I think these noodles are cooked more authentically than a Michelin-starred chef.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's pretty face was also full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the night, who exactly was coming to the door? And Rose was a single dog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that group of Rose's friends?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, this thought flashed through Ximen Wudi's mind again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go open the door first.\" Rose said, struggling down from Ximen Wudi's arms, then wrapped in a bath towel, she ran to the living room and turned on the surveillance video.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Rose discovered that the people who came were a man and a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was wearing a peaked cap, had an ordinary appearance, and was wearing a white tracksuit; the woman was in a black tight-fitting outfit, wearing high heels, with a graceful figure and beautiful facial features, looking quite heroic and spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after Rose saw the woman's face clearly, she couldn't help but show a look of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rubbed her eyes, confirmed it carefully again, and then shouted out: \"Aixilinda?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man and woman were none other than Rose's former comrades-in-arms and current mortal enemies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn't they already been captured by the U.S. government?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Ximen Wudi immediately sat up and asked: \"You know this Aixilinda?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know her, I have fought with her.\" Rose nodded, her brows furrowed slightly: \"But she shouldn't appear here; this is Africa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this, she shook her head and said: \"Wait for me, I'll change my clothes first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Rose finished speaking, she untied the bath towel, then attracted Ximen Wudi's gaze, then she pulled the bath towel away, walked into the bathroom, and slammed the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the scene behind the bathroom glass door, a thick sense of amazement surged in Ximen Wudi's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Rose did not go in 'au naturel', the scene at this moment was also filled with extreme temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Rose did not take all of her intimate clothing away, but chose to leave them behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if they were really going to do certain things, these items would not be convenient to carry, and it would be safer instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This silly girl, why would she do this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi shook his head, then folded the set of white underwear into a paper airplane and stuffed it under the pillow; subsequently, he left Rose's bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi, Rose, this is my room.\" Ximen Wudi opened the guest room door and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought the other party would immediately hide in the bathroom or go to the wardrobe, but Rose stood in front of Ximen Wudi without moving an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you still standing there for? Come in.\" Ximen Wudi said with a chuckle: \"This is the most beautiful hotel suite I've ever stayed in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose looked at Ximen Wudi's smiling face, her eyes flowing: \"Do you mind if I go in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mind what? We two don't have a blood relationship.\" Ximen Wudi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what, I still want to express my gratitude to you; you saved me.\" Rose said: \"At that time in the mountain forest, if it weren't for you, I would have fallen to my death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are my friend, isn't protecting a friend my duty?\" Ximen Wudi said with a smile: \"However, to tell the truth, I really didn't expect that such explosive power was contained within your thin, small body...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose heard this sentence and couldn't help but feel very embarrassed; she said: \"I drank alcohol that time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, no wonder.\" Ximen Wudi laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>",1987,"2026-06-15T03:02:23.300Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3bb307871e810840d380cdd8b4dbed8979ae76cd5cc68a41135e760a4db54367","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1349","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1347",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]