Chapter 448

But Yuan Shoucheng did not refute this, and instead said,

"What this old man wants to find is that person of the Tong clan—originally named Tong Yin Zhong—who killed everyone in the Imperial Sword Shanzhuang!"

Sure enough, Yuan Shoucheng's eye was sharp!

At a glance he had spotted the most findable person of the Tong clan,

only he did not know that the Yin Zhong in whom he placed his hope had, not long ago, nearly been beaten to death by Ximen Wudi's Sword Jade.

Nor did he know to what nook and cranny that mysterious figure behind the scenes had rescued him to.

"That's right! Wan'er, dispatch the Lanyi Guard and find this Yin Zhong!"

Wu Zetian found it reasonable and immediately gave the order.

"As you command! Your Majesty, the operation against Great Sui has already been set in motion; we are now only awaiting your final order."

The Great Yuan dealt with the Great Ming, and what the Great Tang dealt with was the Great Sui!

Only, unlike the Great Yuan's swift and decisive style, on the Great Tang's side Shangguan Wan'er had laid her plans for a long time and had already incited quite a few unrelated factions.

But Wu Zetian had not given the final order these past days.

"This, ah! Then let's make a move!"

Wu Zetian seemed rather unenthused, yet still confirmed,

"But remember not to overdo it. I don't want the Qinglong Society to come knocking on our door again."

"Your focus should still be placed on the Sunflower Palace side!"

"Just get hold of the Bright Jade Art and that'll do."

No one knew whether Wu Zetian had been scared off by the Qinglong Society's last retaliation or what, but this time she was extraordinarily mild.

The entire court of civil and military officials, upon hearing this, collectively heaved a sigh of relief.

They did not fear Wu Zetian taking action; they feared her taking action too far!

……

Great Ming, Mount Wudang!

Looking at Mu Wanqing in the sky, Li Taibai could not help curling his lip.

"Sigh! Why is it that mine is only Matchless Beauty, while any random girl beside the Great Dragon Head can make it onto the Hundred Flowers Ranking?"

"Heaven's way, this isn't fair…"

Li Taibai raised his eyes to the heavens, and in his gaze there seemed to glisten a trace of tears.

Matchless Beauty was the eternal ache in his heart.

"Fifth Dragon Head?"

Ye Gucheng naturally had not heard Li Taibai's inner monologue, and stepped forward respectfully,

"There's a little girl down the mountain holding your token, saying she wants to see you."

"Oh? A little girl?"

Li Taibai's eyes lit up,

"Is she pretty?"

Ye Gucheng, seeing him in this state, could not help a twitch at the corner of his mouth,

"Mm! How should I put it! She's quite pretty, it's just that…"

"Just what, hurry up and bring her over for me."

Li Taibai cut Ye Gucheng off directly,

his body leaping up to land on the roof of the Zhenwu Grand Hall, striking a pose of a fallen immortal in a troubled world, drinking fine wine alone.

So long as it wasn't someone like Matchless Beauty, when was a little girl ever not pretty?

Ye Gucheng felt even more speechless—comparing oneself to others really could infuriate one to death!

This Fifth Dragon Head's character of loving to show off before others and chase girls—

not even a fraction of it had been placed on cultivation.

As for himself, he had nearly reached the point of severing emotion and love, throwing his whole heart onto the sword's path.

In theory, even if his cultivation was not as good as the Fifth Dragon Head's, it shouldn't be that far apart, right?

But reality was just this realistic!

The gap in strength between the Fifth Dragon Head and himself was truly like the difference between clouds and mud.

When he cut people down, at most he took on eight or ten at once.

Looking at the Fifth Dragon Head, however, one strike meant the suppression and killing of over a thousand people, among them even a Mythical Realm expert—Guiguzi!

It really was comparing people that killed one with anger!

Ye Gucheng ranted wildly inside, accepted the order, and turned to leave.

Li Taibai, curled up atop the Zhenwu Grand Hall, had no idea of Ye Gucheng's thoughts.

He was now simply curious—what manner of appearance did this little girl requesting an audience have?

She absolutely had to be prettier than Matchless Beauty!

Otherwise all this performance of his would be wasted!

Just as he was letting his thoughts run wild, a youthful, lively, and adorable beautiful girl made her entrance.

"You zhe is the Great Dragon Head?"

The beautiful girl's accent carried a strong Sichuan flavor.

Li Taibai in his younger years had once traveled through Western Sichuan, so he could actually understand it.

This voice—couldn't be better!

Only, wasn't she here to see him?

"No! I am the Fifth Dragon Head of the Naiqinglong Society, Li Taibai!"

Li Taibai turned around, feigning composure, and got a clear look at this beautiful young girl.

Indeed!

Far more outstanding than a nation-toppling beauty, and even compared to Mu Wanqing who had just started her shift, this little Miss could come out on top.

"Who are you? What business do you have with the Great Dragon Head?"

"Oh? You don't seem like the Great Dragon Head, huh! This 'Fifth' of the Fifth Dragon Head, looks like it's far worse than the Great Dragon Head…"

The newcomer was naturally Chimeng, who held the token of the Sixth Dragon Head Zhang Daoling, here to request an audience with the Great Dragon Head.

"Pfft…"

Li Taibai spat out a mouthful of wine.

Although, well, the little girl Chimeng had a point.

Compared to the Great Dragon Head, he was far inferior.

But!

You, you—do you really have to say it right in front of people like that?

"What's up? Am I wrong?"

Chimeng asked, looking at Li Taibai in confusion.

"Right, right, right, you're right!"

"But not entirely right…"

Li Taibai really felt like Chimeng had given him internal injuries.

It was certainly true that his cultivation was far inferior to the Great Dragon Head's.

Compared to his luck with women, he was also far behind.

When it came to showing off in front of others, he was also far behind.

However!

He was the Fifth Dragon Head!

If he couldn't compare to the Great Dragon Head, could some other crooked melons and cracked dates even compare to him?

"What now! What's this right and not right…"

Chimeng pouted, seemingly not understanding Li Taibai's words.

Ye Gucheng, off to the side, had been holding back his laughter, and at this point really couldn't hold it in any longer,

"Fifth Dragon Head, I still have matters to attend to, I'll take my leave first."