Chapter 967: 657: What's wrong, Xian'er?

Chapter 967: Chapter 657: What’s wrong, Xian’er?

After arriving at Black Dragon City, Yun Xianxian had been pondering one question, which was that if she kept following Lu Chen, she would inevitably bring him trouble sooner or later.

In her heart, she didn’t want to add any trouble to Lu Chen’s life, so she had already prepared herself to leave this world and leave Lu Chen.

Even though she knew it would be difficult to leave Lu Chen, she still thought about separation, with her main goal naturally being not to let Lu Chen get hurt.

Now, Lu Chen had told her that he was the son of a Great Emperor, moreover, the child of Emperor Shenwu.

It seemed that it was no longer a case of her bringing trouble to Lu Chen, but rather Lu Chen bringing trouble to her.

When Lu Chen heard Yun Xianxian say this, he smiled slightly, then caressed Yun Xianxian’s hair, gazing into her purple eyes as he asked, “Then, Honored Master, would you leave me because you are afraid of being implicated by me?”

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Facing this question from Lu Chen, Yun Xianxian did not immediately answer; she could no longer make sense of her own thoughts.

If it were before, she would try to avoid anyone or anything that could pose a danger to her, seeking benefits and avoiding harm was human instinct.

However, she now lacked such intentions, and even had the notion of staying by Lu Chen’s side forever. This man must have given her some kind of enchanting potion, for she had completely fallen in love with him.

Seeing Yun Xianxian did not respond for a while, Lu Chen wrapped his arms around Yun Xianxian’s jade back, laid her body back down on the bed, and then continued what he was doing.

After Yun Xianxian let out two moans, she finally spoke, “Hmm… I can choose not to leave you, but… um…”

Lu Chen asked, “But what?”

Yun Xianxian said, “It’s nothing…”

Lu Chen said, “Honored Master, if you have something to say, just say it.”

Yun Xianxian then said, “I… hmm… have fallen into your hands, and since you are the child of Emperor Shenwu, I… ah… can’t escape from your… your palm in this lifetime. There’s nothing more to say… be gentle…”

Lu Chen burst into laughter, then said, “So, Honored Master likes this kind of tone.”

As his words faded, Lu Chen continued on his conquest.

At this moment, Yun Xianxian also figured things out. Since Lu Chen was already troubled and was also in competition with Lu Yanghua, there was no need for her to leave Lu Chen.

Whether she left Lu Chen or not, he and Lu Yanghua were at odds. Thus, even if she left Lu Chen, Lu Yanghua would still clash with Lu Chen, not because of her.

And indeed, deep down she did not want to leave this ‘rebellious disciple’; she now considered herself cursed by Lu Chen, completely under his control.

In the following half month, Lu Chen stayed in Black Dragon City, helping Yun Xianxian cultivate the Mysterious Female Technique every day. With Lu Chen’s assistance, the seal within Yun Xianxian’s body gradually began to loosen, and signs of her previous strength returning appeared.

If the two of them continued to practice like this, it was not impossible for Yun Xianxian to return to her realm in Tianyuan World.

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Qianyuan World.

The Shenyue Dynasty, Imperial Capital.

A woman in a Phoenix Robe stood on the pavilion, looking towards the distant buildings. At that moment, a figure in a black robe appeared on the pavilion.

The figure in the black robe knelt and saluted, saying, “Greetings to the Empress!”

The Empress Shenwu asked coldly, “What is it?”

The figure in the black robe spoke, “The Fifth Prince wishes to use the Sky Evolution Stone to locate the position of Tianchen World.”

Hearing this, Empress Shenwu’s brows slightly furrowed, then she asked icily, “What does he want with Tianchen World?”

The figure in the black robe answered, “The people of the Fifth Prince did not say, but I estimate that they must know of Prince Lu Chen’s presence in Tianchen World.”

Upon hearing the black-robed figure’s response, Empress Shenwu’s face grew even colder, and an intense aura of chaos seemed to emanate from her, as a cloud of black mist spread out from her body.

It seemed she understood something. Lu Chen had been among the most outstanding of Emperor Shenwu’s children, as well as the most significant rival for the throne.

Now that the Fifth Prince was the first to complete the trial and emerge from the trial world, he naturally thought of disrupting someone else’s trial.

For Empress Shenwu, Lu Yanghua was most likely aiming to find Tianchen World and then sabotage Lu Chen’s trial, ensuring that Lu Chen could never rise again.

Although Lu Yanghua was also Lu Chen’s rival or enemy, in the eyes of Empress Shenwu, the enemy of her enemy was not necessarily a friend.

Lu Chen, as an enemy, was hers to harm. No one else, except her, was allowed to touch Lu Chen.

Empress Shenwu then instructed the black-robed figure, “Tell the people of the Fifth Prince that only His Majesty can use the Sky Evolution Stone, I have already returned it to His Majesty.”

The black-robed figure said, “Understood, I will take my leave now.”

“I shall take my leave.”

As the words fell, the figure in the black robe turned into a cloud of black mist and vanished on the spot.

After the black-robed figure left, Empress Shenwu looked up at the sky of Qianyuan World and muttered to herself, “Only I am qualified to do anything to him!”

…

Qianyuan World.

King Jin’s domain.

The cultivation chamber.

Lu Yanghua was cultivating when suddenly a shadow appeared inside the room, “My Lord, there’s news from Empress Shenwu.”

Without even opening his eyes, Lu Yanghua indifferently asked, “What’s the situation?”

The kneeling shadow before him answered, “The Empress says that the Sky Evolution Stone has been returned to Your Majesty.”

Hearing this, Lu Yanghua snorted coldly, “She probably doesn’t want anyone to harm Prince Lu Chen, after all, in the entire Qianyuan World, who doesn’t know about her affair with him.”

“She’s married to our father emperor yet has another man in her heart. If the Emperor knew she still harbors feelings for Prince Lu Chen, I wonder what he would think.”

“Enough, since she’s unwilling to help, then we’ll send someone ourselves to find the Tianchen World.”

Although Xuan Yue Palace is considered a significant force in the Tianyuan World, compared to the Shenyue Dynasty, Xuan Yue Palace is almost inconsequential. Even if the entire Xuan Yue Palace were mobilized to find the Tianchen World, the probability of success would still be meager.

However, as the son of the Great Emperor, Lu Yanghua is different; he has access to resources a million times greater than Xuan Yue Palace. Although it may also take a lot of time, it would undoubtedly be faster than having Xuan Yue Palace look for it.

Just as Lu Yanghua decided to send out his own men to search for the Tianchen World, another shadow suddenly appeared in the room.

“My Lord, good news, the Tianchen World has been found!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yanghua was startled. He was still preparing to search for the Tianchen World when someone told him it had already been found.

So quick?

Lu Yanghua then opened his eyes and, looking at his two subordinates, asked, “Who found it?”

He hadn’t yet dispatched anyone to search, and Empress Shenwu had also declined his request, so who could have found the Tianchen World?

It couldn’t possibly be Xuan Yue Palace, could it?

As Lu Yanghua was thinking this, the subordinate who had just entered replied, “It’s Xuan Yue Palace. Our spies have reported that the Palace Master of Xuan Yue Palace has received messages from the palace’s disciples; they have discovered the exact location of Tianchen World, but Xuan Yue Palace hasn’t reported this immediately.”

When Lu Yanghua left the Tianyuan World, to prevent such a situation where Xuan Yue Palace might hide Yun Xianxian, he left numerous spies in Xuan Yue Palace.

After hearing the subordinate’s report, Lu Yanghua sneered, “It seems I have been away from Tianyuan World for too long, Xuan Yue Palace dares to conceal such crucial information.”

“Send someone to Xuan Yue Palace immediately, and demand that the Palace Master hand over the star chart location of Tianchen World.”

The two people before Lu Yanghua immediately responded in unison, “Yes, Your Highness!”

As their voices fell, the two figures vanished on the spot, leaving Lu Yanghua alone in the cultivation chamber once more.

At that moment, the corners of Lu Yanghua’s mouth slightly lifted, and he chuckled to himself, “Oh Prince Lu Chen, since this is a trial, the more challenging it is, the better it’ll forge a person. Your brother is just adding a little difficulty for you, surely you won’t blame me.”

Lu Yanghua believed that their imperial father would not intervene. According to his father’s temperament, as long as he didn’t lay hands on Lu Chen himself, even if his followers incapacitated Lu Chen, their father would not care. Instead, he would think that Lu Chen was useless.

Moreover, their father had already given up on Lu Chen; even if Lu Chen died, his father would probably have no reaction.

A worthless Prince, dead or alive, it mattered not.

…

After being wrapped up in tender affection with Yun Xianxian for half a month, Yun Xianxian finally remembered the affairs of Xuan Yue Palace. Lu Chen, that rebellious disciple, had made her forget nearly everything with his distractions.

Black Dragon City, inside the Hundred Flowers Tower.

Lu Chen was planning to continue, but Yun Xianxian suddenly raised her delicate hand and pushed against Lu Chen’s chest.

Seeing Yun Xianxian stop him, Lu Chen asked confusedly, “What’s wrong, Xian’er?”

Hearing Lu Chen’s endearment, Yun Xianxian’s cheeks flushed even redder as she said, “There’s something I forgot to tell you.”

Lu Chen responded, “What is it?”

Yun Xianxian answered, “Not long ago, I sensed the Spiritual Power released by the Disciples of Xuan Yue Palace.”

Hearing this, Lu Chen slightly furrowed his brows.

“Does that mean the Disciples of Xuan Yue Palace have already found the Tianchen World?”

Yun Xianxian said, “It’s very likely they have reached the Misty World. But they have Immortal Boats, and the Misty World’s restrictions probably can’t stop them. If they haven’t entered Tianchen World after such a long time, it’s likely they’ve encountered some trouble.”

“However, I’m afraid the news of me being in Tianchen World has already been relayed back to Xuan Yue Palace, and it probably won’t be long before Xuan Yue Palace sends someone here to capture me.”

As Yun Xianxian spoke, her slender fingers gently caressed Lu Chen’s chest. After spending time together, Yun Xianxian had shed her usual aloofness. Although her demeanor remained cold, her attitude towards Lu Chen had changed dramatically, appearing now as a tender woman.