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Ning Fengzhi turned to the royal enshriners and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, tonight's matter is of grave importance. I must enter the palace immediately to meet Emperor Xue Ye!"
He knew now was not the time for sorrow.
The Royal Treasury had been robbed, and Bone Douluo had been severely wounded by a single strike from a mysterious powerhouse. The hidden crisis behind this was enough to overturn the entire Heaven Dou Empire!
He had to immediately confer with Emperor Xue Ye to discuss counter-measures.
At the same time, he needed to mobilize all intelligence networks of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to find Granny Ye Ci's whereabouts at all costs!
...
Of course, the chaotic and gloom-ridden scene outside Heaven Dou City had absolutely nothing to do with Luo Nan right now.
Late at night, inside the top-floor attic of the Moon Pavilion, all was quiet and cozy.
Like a phantom, Luo Nan silently slipped past the Moon Pavilion's heavy defenses and returned to his room unnoticed.
Inside the room, the lamps cast a dim, warm glow. Tang Yuehua was wearing a silk nightgown, leaning against the bed and reading a book.
Hearing the movement, she raised her head. Seeing Luo Nan return safely, a flash of surprise and joy instantly glinted in her eyes, which were as clear as autumnal waters.
"Husband, you're back."
Tang Yuehua set down her book, stepped forward lightly, and naturally helped Luo Nan take off his black outer robe, which was slightly damp with night dew.
She was very sensible and did not ask where Luo Nan had gone tonight, nor what he had done.
She merely keenly noticed that Luo Nan's mood seemed exceptionally good tonight, with the corners of his lips slightly upturned.
"Mhm, just took care of a small matter. It went very smoothly."
Luo Nan looked at the gentle and charming Tang Yuehua before him, smelling the faint fragrance emanating from her.
He scooped up her slender waist, pulled her into his embrace, and leaned down to lightly kiss her forehead.
"Yuehua, the night is so lovely tonight. Shouldn't we do something meaningful?"
Tang Yuehua's pretty face flushed slightly. She naturally understood the hint in Luo Nan's words, but still feigned ignorance and asked softly:
"What does husband want to do?"
Luo Nan leaned close to Tang Yuehua's ear, his warm breath fanning against her earlobe. Lowering his voice, he spoke with a mischievous smile:
"Tonight, I'm planning to introduce you to a few new things. I guarantee it'll open your eyes."
"New things? What things?"
Tang Yuehua felt tickled by Luo Nan and couldn't help shrinking her neck, a glint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.
"These two new things—one is called 'Maglev,' and the other is called 'The Sun Never Sets.'"
Luo Nan picked Tang Yuehua up in a princess carry and strode toward the bed.
"Maglev? The Sun Never Sets? Are those Spirit Abilities?"
Tang Yuehua gasped in surprise, her hands unconsciously wrapping around Luo Nan's neck, her face full of confusion.
"That's right, they're Spirit Abilities!"
"And very powerful Spirit Abilities at that!"
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The next day.
By the time sunlight streamed through the window, the sun was already high in the sky.
Luo Nan stretched lazily and woke from his sleep.
He turned to look; Tang Yuehua was curled up in his arms like a docile kitten. Her gorgeous face still bore a lingering blush, her breathing steady and long—she was clearly exhausted from last night.
Luo Nan didn't wake her. Instead, he got up quietly, dressed, walked over to the window, and looked down at the bustling Heaven Dou City, a contemplative look gleaming in his eyes.
The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was now in hand. Next, it was time to deal with that blind old codger from last night.
Gu Rong had actually dared to intercept him halfway. If his own strength hadn't been formidable enough, he would have really needed to exert some effort last night.
This grudge was now completely forged.
Luo Nan was no saint. Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect dared to cross him, they would have to pay a painful price!
It wasn't until around noon that Tang Yuehua slowly woke up.
After the two washed up and had lunch, Luo Nan sat in a grand armchair, sipping tea while asking Tang Yuehua:
"Yuehua, with the Moon Pavilion's intelligence network, can you obtain a detailed terrain map of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's headquarters?"
"Preferably one that includes sentry distributions, pillbox locations, and core building layouts."
On the surface, the Moon Pavilion was a place to learn noble etiquette.
In truth, it was also an intelligence center.
Hearing Luo Nan's question, Tang Yuehua paused slightly as she adjusted her clothes.
She turned her head and looked at Luo Nan in some surprise. Brows slightly furrowed, she pondered for a moment before answering cautiously:
"Husband, as one of the Upper Three Sects in the world, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's defense security is by no means inferior to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace."
"They have extremely strict internal vetting procedures; outsiders can't get close to their core areas at all."
"Although the Moon Pavilion has some influence within Heaven Dou City and has made connections with many nobles..."
"Trying to get such a detailed defense map of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is immensely difficult. If we investigate forcefully, it's very easy to startle the snake in the grass."
"I can try using some deeply hidden secret operatives to collect it, but it will take a long time."
"At least several months, and even then, absolute accuracy of the intelligence cannot be guaranteed."
After hearing Tang Yuehua's analysis, Luo Nan stroked his chin and nodded thoughtfully.
"Several months? That's too long."
Luo Nan waved his hand and dismissed the thought directly: "Since it's so troublesome, forget it. No need to look into it, lest we expose the Moon Pavilion."
"Husband, why are you asking about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's defense map? Could it be..."
Tang Yuehua looked at Luo Nan with some worry. Although she didn't know what had happened last night...
But Luo Nan suddenly taking an interest in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was definitely not a good omen.
"It's nothing, just asking casually."
Luo Nan gave Tang Yuehua a reassuring smile, not telling her about severely wounding Gu Rong last night.
Seeing that Luo Nan was unwilling to say more, Tang Yuehua tactfully refrained from questioning further.
Luo Nan raised his teacup and took a gentle sip, a chilling gleam flashing across his deep eyes.
"Since I can't get a map, I'll just have to do the 'casing' in person."
Luo Nan sneered inwardly:
"That old guy Gu Rong took a hit from my hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ability, the Dark Heaven-Rending Claw, last night. Even if he didn't die, he must have lost a layer of skin."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is definitely in utter chaos right now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect claims to be the wealthiest Sect in the world; there must be plenty of good stuff in their treasury."
"Since you dared to provoke me, then I'll just drop by to collect this mental distress fee myself!"
Luo Nan set down his teacup, a bold plan already forming in his mind.
In a few days, after the heat dies down a bit, he would have to make a personal trip to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
He wanted to see how the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, having lost Bone Douluo—their strongest defense—would stop his footsteps!
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