After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 721: What Does His Effort Count For?

Chapter 721: Chapter 721: What Does His Effort Count For?

Zhao Muze awoke twenty years ago.

In just twenty years, he had spent considerable effort just on strategizing.

Accumulating wealth was actually not of much interest to him anymore.

The treasures he had amassed over the years barely equaled half of what was contained in the Golden Throne Hall.

How was Shi Yaoguang doing, you ask?

With but a word, she demanded a gift of a Space Button.

Where was he to find such a thing?

If Quan Jinbei were here, he would surely express deep empathy.

He too had been pursued by Shi Yaoguang for gifts.

Honestly, it was unbearable.

No matter how wronged Zhao Muze felt,

he had to do what needed to be done.

And he could not skimp on any gift he was supposed to give.

Because...

Shi Yaoguang had very openly threatened him.

Just as he was pondering whether he should quietly try to pass off something inferior as quality,

or perhaps...

just outright claim he had nothing, basically anything to avoid giving the gift,

Shi Yaoguang formed a spiritual energy ball the size of a fingernail.

The energy ball did not hit him but dropped "accidentally" onto the ground by her.

The spiritual energy upon touching the earth instantly corroded the soil, and the green grass that had covered the surroundings all died.

And Shi Yaoguang still put on an innocent face, "Oops, how did my ball fall to the ground? I’m so sorry, should I apologize properly? Or would you like a gift in return? I’ll make it up to you, eh?"

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Muze nearly failed to control his temper.

Did Shi Yaoguang really think he couldn’t see through her little scheme?

He could see it!

He could see it crystal clear.

Shi Yaoguang was being too much.

Don’t think he would succumb!

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west, do not presume the National Master is forever in distress!

Of course, these thoughts were just that—thoughts.

Directly challenging Shi Yaoguang was absolutely out of the question.

After all, the most important thing for a person was to stay alive.

There’s hope as long as the green hills remain; it’s not a problem to find no firewood.

Considering this, the State Preceptor successfully brainwashed himself.

Immediately, he wasn’t angry anymore. After all, everything he had was obtained thanks to Zhao Muze.

If he gave it away, it wouldn’t be a loss.

Thinking this way, Zhao Muze didn’t feel the sting as much.

Heavenly Dao watched as Zhao Muze was bullied by Shi Yaoguang to such an extent he didn’t even dare to utter a complaint, and couldn’t help but despise Zhao Muze while feeling secretly pleased.

Watching Zhao Muze pack away all the items Shi Yaoguang desired, he wanted to continue watching but realized his energy was almost drained.

He felt somewhat unwilling to let go.

He even covertly tried to make a deal with Shi Yaoguang, "Yaoguang~"

Shi Yaoguang felt goosebumps upon hearing Heavenly Dao address her in such a manner.

"Heavenly Dao, can’t you be normal for once?"

Heavenly Dao replied weakly, "I need support..."

"Support?" Shi Yaoguang glanced disdainfully at Heavenly Dao’s weakened Divine Sense, unimpressed, "I don’t think you do."

Heavenly Dao still wanted to struggle, "We’re on the same side, aren’t we? You can’t just leave me to die."

"Who’s on the same side as you?" Shi Yaoguang rolled her eyes, "Don’t forget, before your true self went to sleep, you deliberately meddled with my memories and Quan Jinbei’s."

"Having done that, you surely don’t believe that I wouldn’t hold it against you, let alone help you, do you?"

Heavenly Dao: "..."

Suddenly, he felt a bit resentful towards himself.

Why had he succumbed to a moment of anger and meddled with Shi Yaoguang just before his true self went into slumber?

If he hadn’t schemed, perhaps Shi Yaoguang might have even given him a bit of energy.

Now, no matter what, Shi Yaoguang would not help him.

Thinking like this, Heavenly Dao felt an urge to cry but found no tears to shed.

What was he showing off for?

Shi Yaoguang couldn’t care less about how frustrated Heavenly Dao felt, as long as she was happy herself.

Clutching a space button brimming with energy, Shi Yaoguang felt extremely satisfied.

The matters that she had dealt with recently had not been in vain.

While she was joyful, Zhao Muze felt stifled.

Because of Shi Yaoguang, all the treasures he had painstakingly gathered for twenty years amounted to nothing.

It felt like cutting out one’s own heart.

"Do you think I shouldn’t take so many things from you?"

As Zhao Muze stared at Shi Yaoguang filled with resentment, she uttered those words.

Zhao Muze was slightly excited in his heart.

Why did Shi Yaoguang ask this? Could it be that she had a change of conscience and wanted to leave something for him?

No sooner had he thought this than he heard Shi Yaoguang say, "If you have any objections, just hold it in."

Zhao Muze: "..."

If there were a reporter interviewing him now, asking who he hated the most, he would definitely answer that it was Shi Yaoguang!

Because of this woman, his dream of unifying the world had shattered before it even began.

Originally, he had planned to first conquer the domestic nations.

Then, he would take over the overseas kingdoms as well.

By then, he would definitely be an unparalleled emperor renowned through the ages.

Achieving that level, he would certainly attain even greater accomplishments.

Transforming into an immortal or something, that might have been possible too.

All these dreams, once within reach, had completely dissipated into thin air after Shi Yaoguang appeared.

How could he accept this?

Shi Yaoguang couldn’t care less whether he could accept it or not.

If he was upset, he could just stew in it.

Quan Jinbei truly loved her carefree demeanor.

Zhao Muze, watching Quan Jinbei’s expression, felt extremely jealous.

He truly couldn’t understand Quan Jinbei’s thoughts.

"Do you really not mind at all that she’s more powerful than you?"

Before Quan Jinbei could speak, Shi Yaoguang interjected, "National Master, are you misunderstanding something about my husband? Who told you that I’m more powerful?"

Zhao Muze was stunned, "What, what do you mean?"

"Exactly what it sounds like," she answered, wrapping her arm around Quan Jinbei’s, "My husband is much more powerful than me. Otherwise, why do you think we are together?"

Zhao Muze was incredulous, "I don’t believe it!"

"His soul was sacrificed by me long ago, how could he possibly be more powerful than you?"

If what Shi Yaoguang said was true, what had all his efforts amounted to?

He had first proposed sealing the Little Prince of Zhao Country, banking on his age and having discovered the prince’s potential early on.

He knew that if he allowed the Little Prince to grow, he would pose a huge threat to him.

If among the royal offspring, a powerful State Preceptor could emerge, then his time as State Preceptor would have come to an end.

Thus, he had to think of a way to preserve his own position.

Later on, when he predicted the downfall of Zhao Country, he proposed the idea of restoration, compelled by the circumstances.

Even if he didn’t want to admit it, he had to acknowledge one thing.

And that was, he harbored jealousy towards the Little Prince of Zhao Country.

With extreme vigilance, he plotted for a millennium.

In the end, the Little Prince didn’t lose anything because of his schemes.

On the contrary, the prince was more powerful than he had ever anticipated!

Just the thought alone was enough to take one’s breath away.

Shi Yaoguang could guess some of Zhao Muze’s thoughts, and that’s why she deliberately provoked him with her words.

How could Quan Jinbei, her man, be calculated against by a treacherous petty man?