A strange, unprecedented sensation came from the spot on my chest where I had been struck, and instantly spread throughout my entire body.
A tingling, trembling sensation.
Qian Renxue's delicate body, hidden beneath her gorgeous clothes, trembled slightly involuntarily at that moment.
This man...
How dare he!
As the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall and the future Angel God, she had never been touched so lightly by a man before!
What's more, it's such a sensitive area.
A blush of shame and indignation spread uncontrollably from her snow-white neck to her ears, but she kept her head down, not daring to let anyone notice her unusual state.
Fortunately, the hand that had thrown her into a state of panic quickly let go.
Tang Qing acted as if he had done something completely ordinary, withdrawing his hand and extending an invitation to Xue Qinghe.
"Come, Your Highness, it's windy outside."
"Come in and have some wine!"
Xue Qinghe suddenly raised his head and looked at Tang Qing's smiling face, not knowing how to react for a moment.
This man just killed her younger brother right in front of her, and now he wants to invite her in for a drink?
Is there anything more absurd than this in the world?
But looking into Tang Qing's unfathomable eyes, she couldn't bring herself to say "no."
She had a gut feeling that if she refused, the consequences might be no better than an avalanche.
"...good."
Finally, she managed to squeeze out a single word through gritted teeth.
...
Inside the main hall of the city lord's mansion.
Tang Qing sat imposingly in the main seat, with Dugu Bo and Zhu Zhuqing standing on either side.
Xue Qinghe was "invited" to a guest seat, while her guards were kept outside the door, their faces tense, yet they dared not make the slightest move.
The atmosphere in the hall was eerily quiet.
Tang Qing raised his wine cup and offered a toast to Xue Qinghe from afar.
"Your Highness, I know that you are not a fool like Xue Beng."
He took a sip of his drink, his voice flat.
"You are an ambitious person."
Xue Qinghe's hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly, causing ripples to spread across the glass.
She looked up at Tang Qing, her expression calm.
"Blue Silver King is joking. As the Crown Prince, Qinghe's only wish is to assist his father and stabilize the country. How can he be said to have any ambition?"
"Hahaha!" Tang Qing laughed loudly, "Your Highness, we are both smart people, why bother with these polite words?"
He put down his wine glass, leaned forward slightly, and fixed his eyes on Xue Qinghe like a hawk.
"The Heavenly Dou Empire is rotten to the core."
"That old fellow on the snowy night is muddle-headed and incompetent; the entire court is full of good-for-nothings."
"As for your brothers, what can they do besides fighting for power and profit? Just like the one who died just now, all they can do is shout and make noise."
Tang Qing's words were like daggers to the heart.
These words were none other than Qian Renxue's truest thoughts after years of lurking in the shadows.
But when these words came out of Tang Qing's mouth, they carried a sense of oppression that made her heart pound.
"You want this world, don't you?" Tang Qing's voice was full of seduction.
Xue Qinghe's heart clenched.
Looking at the man before her, she felt for the first time that all her pretense and schemes were as transparent as could be in front of him.
This feeling of being seen through made her extremely uncomfortable, yet... it also gave rise to a strange excitement.
This man is terrifying.
But it is precisely because of this that it is even more worthwhile to conquer!
She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, her voice still gentle.
"Blue Silver King, be careful what you say."
Tang Qing smiled and stopped pressing for answers, changing the subject instead.
"My military campaign this time is solely for the Four Sects, not for the Imperial City. Your Highness, you are a wise man and should know how to respond to Xueye."
Xue Qinghe understood that Tang Qing was giving her a way out, and also setting a precedent for her.
"Qinghe understands." She nodded.
"very good."
Tang Qing leaned back in his chair with satisfaction and winked at Zhu Zhuqing beside him.
Zhu Zhuqing understood and stepped forward with elegant cat-like steps, carrying the wine pot.
The black dress she wore today revealed glimpses of her long, slender, and flawless legs as she walked, sparking the imagination.
She came to Xue Qinghe's side and bent down to pour him wine.
As she bent over, her breathtaking curves appeared before Xue Qinghe's eyes, and a faint fragrance wafted into his nostrils.
Even Qian Renxue, a woman herself, couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart and secretly exclaimed, "What a beauty!"
She also understood Tang Qing's intention.
This was him showing her his spoils, demonstrating his authority.
Even the most outstanding noblewoman in the Star Luo Empire can now only serve as a wine-pouring maid by his side.
This man is domineering to the core.
Zhu Zhuqing poured a full glass of wine, bowed slightly to Xue Qinghe, and then retreated behind Tang Qing. Her movements were fluid and graceful, without the slightest unnecessary movement.
Xue Qinghe picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
She looked at Tang Qing, and deep in her eyes, the flame of "conquest" burned even more fiercely.
Tang Qing...you wait.
...
Outside Tiandou City.
Tang Clan, Council Hall.
The atmosphere inside the hall was somber.
Tang Hao and his son Tang San, along with the patriarchs of the four major sects of Strength, Breakthrough, Defense, and Agility—Titan, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He—were all present.
Bai He's granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang, also stood gracefully to the side.
"Breaking news."
As the intelligence chief, Bai He was the first to speak, breaking the silence.
"The army of 100,000 men, personally led by Blue Silver King Tang Qing, arrived in Tianshui City this morning."
As soon as he finished speaking, a collective gasp filled the hall.
Tang San frowned, his face filled with shock.
"So fast!"
"I've calculated that the journey from Blue Silver City in the North to Skywater City is long and fraught with obstacles. Even with a light cavalry force marching at full speed, it would take at least five days. Yet he led an army of 100,000 and arrived in just two days!"
Tang Hao's expression also became extremely serious.
"This man's military strategy is indeed extraordinary."
"An army of 100,000 moved silently, yet with lightning speed. Such military command ability is rare in this world."
Bai Chenxiang, standing to the side, also looked surprised in her bright, lively eyes.
"Yes, it's too fast."
"Even for us Swift Spirit Masters, flying at full speed without sleep to cover such a long distance would take a considerable amount of time. Let alone an army of 100,000!"
"Rumor has it that the Blue Silver King once conquered eighteen cities in a single day. Seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved."
Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Po clan, stroked his long beard and said in a deep voice.
Bai He nodded and continued, "There's another piece of news."
"The imperial city has already reacted. Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and Fourth Prince Xue Beng have personally gone to Tianshui City to deliver an imperial edict, ordering the Blue Silver King to withdraw his troops immediately."
Upon hearing this news, the atmosphere in the hall immediately relaxed.
Bai Chenxiang asked curiously, "So what was the result? Did the Blue Silver King retreat?"
Without a second thought, Tang San said decisively, "Is there any need to ask? Of course, we should obediently retreat."
He analyzed, "Although Tang Qing is powerful, he is ultimately a king of a different surname in the Heavenly Dou Empire, and his power comes from the imperial family's appointment."
The presence of the Crown Prince and the other princes represents the will of Emperor Xueye; any disobedience would constitute open rebellion.
Titan, the patriarch of the Power Clan, nodded in a deep, resonant voice.
"Young Master is right!"
The Crown Prince and other princes of Tiandou personally went to persuade him to withdraw his troops, giving him tremendous face. The Blue Silver King will definitely retreat obediently.
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