Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

Zheng Zhuhe stared in disbelief at the woman who had him so utterly mesmerized.

But Wu Yiyi paid Zheng Zhuhe no mind whatsoever. She continued to look at Cheng Yunsu, sneering relentlessly...

”Now, we are worlds apart.”

”Soon, I will become the favored concubine of Red Sword City’s Young City Lord, while you... you’ll become a cheap slut anyone can have.”

As her voice fell, Zheng Zhuhe, who stood beside her, was stunned once more.

He hurriedly asked, ”Yiyi, what on earth are you talking about? The Young City Lord’s favored concubine?”

In response, Wu Yiyi lifted her head and puffed out her chest, about to say something to Zheng Zhuhe...

The next moment... THUMP, THUMP, THUMP!

Heavy footsteps sounded from outside the gate as another group appeared—it was Vice Commander Liu and ten Red Sword Guards.

That’s right, they were only just now making their appearance.

At the sight of Vice Commander Liu’s arrival, the entire courtyard fell silent.

Wu Yiyi ignored Zheng Zhuhe and immediately rushed forward. She spoke in a delicate, sweet voice before Vice Commander Liu, ”Brother Liu, you’ve finally arrived. Did you sleep comfortably last night?”

When Vice Commander Liu saw Wu Yiyi run over, he immediately pinched her cheek and smiled with great satisfaction. ”Very comfortably. You served me quite well. Once I see the Young City Lord, I’ll recommend you to him as a favored concubine...”

As he spoke, Vice Commander Liu waved his hand dismissively. ”You may go for now.”

Wu Yiyi gave a light smile, then immediately retreated to Cheng Yunsu and Zheng Zhuhe’s side. She said to Cheng Yunsu, ”Did you hear that? Vice Commander Liu is going to present me to the Young City Lord of Red Sword City.”

At Wu Yiyi’s words, Zheng Zhuhe was left completely and utterly dumbfounded.

At that moment, Vice Commander Liu and the ten Red Sword Guards strode toward the head seat in the front courtyard. Elder Lady Su and Shen Ji had already prepared a chair there specifically for the Vice Commander.

Zheng Zhuhe’s gaze slowly shifted from Vice Commander Liu’s back to Wu Yiyi.

”Yiyi, you... you served Vice Commander Liu last night?”

”And you’re going to be the Young City Lord Red Sword’s favored concubine? Y-you... where does that leave me? I like you so much.”

Although he kept his voice down, he couldn’t stop a low, beast-like growl from escaping his throat.

It was the feeling of going mad, of being on the verge of collapse.

Wu Yiyi finally looked at him, the corner of her mouth twitching into a smirk. ”Zheng Zhuhe, do you really think you’re worthy of me now? Zheng Liling is dead, the Saint Bone Zheng Family is finished. You’re nothing but a stray dog living off scraps.”

BUZZ...

Zheng Zhuhe’s mind whirred as he stared at Wu Yiyi in utter disbelief.

”Being the woman of a stray dog is, of course, not as good as being the concubine of the Young City Lord Red Sword.”

”He’s a genius of the Cyan Sword Great Empire. How could you possibly compare to him? Even if I can’t have him, becoming Vice Commander Liu’s woman is still thousands, no, tens of thousands of times better than being with you.”

”So naturally, I had to climb into Vice Commander Liu’s bed first.”

At Wu Yiyi’s words, Zheng Zhuhe began to sway, unable to believe what he was hearing.

”You also just said you were trying to steal Lu Chao from Cheng Yunsu?” Zheng Zhuhe suddenly recalled something and asked, his voice trembling.

Shrugging, Wu Yiyi smiled again. ”That’s right.”

His teeth chattered uncontrollably. Zheng Zhuhe couldn’t help but growl again, ”Back then, Lu Chao hadn’t revealed his identity yet. He wasn’t better than me in any way. You were already thinking of stealing him away even then... What did you take me for?”

’It’s understandable now that the Saint Bone Zheng Family is finished,’ he thought, ’but what did Wu Yiyi see in Lu Chao back then?’

She blinked her eyes...

Wu Yiyi smiled and replied, ”I took you for a dog. An idiot who could provide me with a way to climb higher. And while that so-called Fake Lu Chao back then wasn’t stronger than you, he was far more... interesting.”

”Besides, can’t I play the field? Don’t you find it exciting?”

BOOM...

It was as if a bolt of lightning had struck Zheng Zhuhe’s mind. His entire face turned deathly pale.

Just as he was about to say more, Vice Commander Liu and his men took their seats. The Vice Commander’s voice was deep as he commanded, ”All of you, quiet down. Now, wife of the Azure Flame Sect disciple, why hasn’t your husband arrived?”

Cheng Yunsu’s expression was icy as she finally replied, ”He... is already on his way.”

To prevent her father from being harmed further, this was the only answer Cheng Yunsu could give, as the two-day deadline they had set was almost up.

As for the various dramas involving Elder Lady Su, Wu Yiyi, and the others, Cheng Yunsu had no heart to care.

To her, hearing any more of it was just sickening.

”Oh? While you were in the Azure Flame Sect’s Forbidden Land, did you happen to encounter our Young City Lord?”

”What happened inside the Forbidden Land?”

Vice Commander Liu questioned her again, his voice heavy, his gaze fixed on Cheng Yunsu.

A cold glint flashed in Cheng Yunsu’s eyes.

’It’s obvious. Vice Commander Liu and the others still don’t know what happened to the Young City Lord Red Sword. They don’t know that Lu Chao broke one of his fingers, and they certainly don’t know that Chang Yuan’s wife has already been rescued.’

’The announcement that the Chang Yuan couple could enter Saint Su City was just a probe.’

’In other words...’

’When they left for Saint Su City, the Young City Lord Red Sword was still trapped in the Forbidden Land.’

Realizing this, Cheng Yunsu replied in a low voice, ”If you want to know, then release my father immediately...”

The moment her words fell, Vice Commander Liu let out a scornful laugh. Shen Ji, Elder Lady Su, and the others also sneered, while Wu Yiyi, at her side, even added sarcastically, ”A fish on the chopping block dares to negotiate?”

Suddenly, Vice Commander Liu spoke coldly, ”Shen Ji, the time is up. Cut off one of this Father-in-law Lu Chao’s arms for me.”

At this command, Cheng Yunsu’s eyes flew wide open.

Before she could say a word, Shen Ji immediately accepted the order, chuckling sinisterly. ”Yes, right away.”

As he spoke, he drew a blade toward himself with some kind of power...

True Qi surged throughout Cheng Yunsu’s body as she roared frantically in her heart...

’Break through! Break through, damn it!’

At the same time, she shouted, ”Stop! I’ll tell you what happened to the Young City Lord Red Sword in the Forbidden Land right now!”

’There’s no other way. I can only stall for time.’

But it was useless. Vice Commander Liu let out another scornful laugh. ”It won’t be too late to have you talk after we’ve cut off your father’s arm.”

And just like that, Shen Ji gripped the long blade and was about to slash down at Cheng Chuming.

Suddenly... COO! COO!

A carrier pigeon landed on Vice Commander Liu’s arm. He spoke quickly, ”Hold on. A message has arrived from our Young City Lord.”

Shen Ji paused at his words. Cheng Yunsu also fell silent, staring intently at Vice Commander Liu.

The True Qi in her body continued to surge...

Vice Commander Liu took the letter from the pigeon’s leg. After a quick glance, he announced, ”Our Young City Lord has already left the Azure Flame Sect’s Forbidden Land... He also says... he wants to take the wife of the Azure Flame Sect disciple as his concubine.”

As he said this, his gaze fell upon Cheng Yunsu.

Instantly, everyone in the courtyard froze.

This letter, naturally, was the one sent by Chi Xingxun two days ago, just after he had left the Forbidden Land.

Its contents were as follows: After Vice Commander Liu arrived in Saint Su City, he was to secure the city and its people, then await the arrival of the Young City Lord. Then, the Young City Lord would take Cheng Yunsu as his concubine right in front of Lu Chao.