Chapter 161: Reappearance Before the Master, the Goddess Bears Guilt, but Her Secret Snack Is Exposed (1)
Su Qing didn't hide anything and directly explained the entire situation from start to finish.
"The demon sect's leader, the wife of the Heaven-Worship Demon Cult's master?"
A flash of icy killing intent swept through the Empress's eyes.
She was practically begging to die!
Once the Heavenly Dao Sect matter is settled, you're next!
Su Qing didn't know exactly what the Empress was thinking, but he could guess most of it.
He silently offered a moment of silence for Long Ye in his heart.
That witch nervously wanted to form an alliance between the demon sect and the Empress, but she got dragged down by her own useless teammate.
If she ever woke up and learned what happened, she'd probably want to cry her eyes out.
After finishing his account of the situation, night had fully settled in.
"That witch you mentioned—I'm taking her. I need to ensure there are no risks."
The Empress glanced at the time and said.
After being sealed, the witch had passed out and hadn't woken up since.
"Your Majesty..."
Su Qing paused mid-sentence, clearly hesitating.
"You really are a broad-minded traitor. I won't harm her. Does that ease your heart a bit?"
The Empress looked at Su Qing with clear dissatisfaction in her tone.
She knew this overly affectionate brat wasn't slacking in his duties, but she still felt annoyed.
"Your Majesty, how could you say that? I'm only worried that cutting off this lead might hinder your grand plans!"
Su Qing responded righteously.
"Enough. Don't think I don't know what you've been up to. You should start taking better care of your body."
"So young, and already working yourself to death between the sheets."
"Rest early tonight. Be at court tomorrow morning. It's important."
The Empress gave her instructions.
Just from being near him, she could pick up the scent of multiple women clinging to him.
As for his private life, she was convinced it was a hopeless case.
But... as long as he stayed focused and didn't lose himself, a few little hobbies weren't worth fussing over.
After agreeing, Su Qing saw off the Empress, who left in a hurry.
Even though his Empress had told him to rest early, he still had something very important to take care of.
A brother's revenge can't wait until morning.
So how should he do it?
Pour a bucket of cold water on Tang Xuan to wake him up, then beat the crap out of him? Maybe throw in some torture?
That wasn't a good idea. It could easily go too far.
If that hidden powerhouse saw it and decided to intervene, there'd be hell to pay.
So... a mental blow was the way to go.
With psychological torment, he didn't have to worry about crossing the line.
Even if Nong Ying saw the whole thing, she wouldn't find fault.
If you want to sugarcoat it, you could call it spiritual tempering!
At this point, Tang Xuan finally woke up from unconsciousness.
After getting his balls smashed so hard, his body had gone into shutdown mode from the pain.
When he came to, a sharp pain still radiated from down below.
He instinctively tried to touch the area, only to find he couldn't move at all.
Unlike the women who had been captured before, he was being treated like a true prisoner.
Because he had broken out of a seal once before, they had gone all-out this time.
His dragon bone was locked, iron restraints embedded into his body, and his cultivation was sealed—he couldn't even twitch.
In his current state, escaping was a joke—even a slight movement brought searing pain.
Right now, Tang Xuan just wished he could pass out again to escape the agony.
Unfortunately, the pain only made him more awake.
Cold night wind blew in through the iron-barred window, making him shiver hard.
The movement tugged at his injuries, and he grimaced in pain.
Strong martial artists usually didn't feel heat or cold, but he was completely sealed.
In this state, even the temperature felt like a cruel punishment.
He had to try his best to ignore the sensations in his body and focus elsewhere.
For instance... from this angle, he could clearly see the outside through the iron window.
Beyond the narrow bars, he could just make out a cozy little courtyard.
The lanterns gave off a soft, warm glow, immediately evoking a sense of comfort.
Tang Xuan saw this and felt even more miserable.
Cold, damp, possibly with bugs crawling on him...
And he couldn't even lift a finger!
At that moment, his hatred for that bastard deepened.
He knew exactly who had done this to him.
Bastard, as long as I'm still breathing, we are mortal enemies!
Gritting his teeth, that burning hatred helped dull his physical pain, if only a little.
"Heh, you think something like this could break me?"
"Don't kid yourself. What doesn't kill me only makes me stronger. I will, sooner or later..."
Just as that thought crossed his mind, a figure appeared in his line of sight.
Tang Xuan's eyes, previously filled with hatred, suddenly froze.
Because—he saw the goddess, Ye Xueyi, dressed to the nines, stepping lightly under the moon.
She wore a thin, moon-white gown that revealed just enough to make her flawless figure seem like a fantasy.
Blue hair, red eyes, porcelain skin glowing faintly under the moonlight—it all looked unreal.
Beneath her long dress, a pair of smooth, long legs stood out perfectly.
Normally never one to wear stockings, the goddess now wore a pair of shimmering ice-crystal stockings!
Her white, jade-like feet peeked out from crystal heels, flawless as if crafted from art.
And her stunning face—usually untouched by makeup—was delicately done up tonight.
This otherworldly look froze Tang Xuan in place.
Was she... here to see him?
Just as the thought formed, Ye Xueyi arrived at the little courtyard gate.
She knocked softly, then stood still, waiting quietly.
She never once looked toward his direction, let alone exchanged any glances with him.
Tang Xuan couldn't help but feel disappointed—and confused.
Who lived there? Why would the cool, holy goddess dress like this to visit someone?
And... she looked a little nervous too?
The door opened.
When Tang Xuan saw who stood behind it, his eyes went wide.
That damned bastard!