I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse
Chapter 253: Who Exactly is Zhao’er_1

Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Who Exactly is Zhao’er_1

"Such paltry tricks from the insignificant nation of Japan, daring to show off in front of the Emperor and Empress, are simply courting death!"

Shangguan Wan’er was a well-known female Prime Minister who had followed Wu Zetian for many years. Over time, she naturally developed a strong and authoritative temperament.

Her eyes widened fiercely, and a tornado-like cyclone swept towards the Saintess, who, already wounded, staggered backwards repeatedly. As the fierce tornado bore down on her, the Saintess suddenly turned to look at Huang Mao beside her. Without a second thought, she grabbed him and flung his body towards the oncoming cyclone!

"Saintess..."

Huang Mao never imagined that the Saintess would use him as a shield!

"Ahh!!"

The intense cyclone instantly became countless blades, slicing through Huang Mao’s body, reducing him to a mist of blood in a mere moment!

Seeing the gruesome end of Huang Mao, the Saintess dared not linger any longer. She hurriedly pulled out the Jade Flute she had obtained from the Zhao Family’s Underground Mausoleum. The sound of the flute was akin to weeping, and as it mourned, a red, humanoid monster holding a pitchfork materialized behind the Saintess. The monster placed the Saintess on its shoulder and quickly took to the air, fleeing the scene!

Watching the Saintess escape, your heart could not help but relax significantly, and you turned to Shangguan Wan’er to ask, "May I ask you a question?"

"Your Majesty, this servant knows not," she replied.

You didn’t expect Shangguan Wan’er to respond like that and immediately asked, "I haven’t even asked my question yet, how could you know what I’m going to ask?"

"Your Majesty must be curious about the origin of the vessel used to store the Empress’ soul."

You nodded in agreement and said to Shangguan Wan’er, "Yes, that’s exactly what I want to know. What is her real name, her identity, where did Wu Qiuyue find her from? Why has she been in a deep sleep all this time? And... "

Before you could continue, Shangguan Wan’er calmly said, "Your Majesty, this servant only knows one thing. That body was specifically prepared by the Heavenly Empress for the Empress. The Heavenly Empress once left a silk book for the Empress, which I presume she has already examined?"

"You knew the Empress has awakened?"

"If Your Majesty and the Heavenly Empress have arrived here, it indicates that the Empress has indeed awakened, otherwise she wouldn’t have sent the Japanese scum to probe the Dragon Breath at Qian Ling Mausoleum."

"The Saintess is under the Empress?"

Upon hearing Shangguan Wan’er’s words, you felt an inexplicable sting in your heart, raising a question in your mind: "The Empress wants to kill me? Why?"

You continued to question Shangguan Wan’er, "You said that body was left to the Empress by the Heavenly Empress?"

Shangguan Wan’er glanced at Wu Qiyi beside you and nodded slowly, "Indeed, but as to where the body came from, its identity, this servant does not know."

With a soft sigh, you realized that this lead too had reached another dead end.

However, you quickly lifted your head and looked towards Shangguan Wan’er, knowing that what came next was the main purpose of your visit to Qian Ling.

"We have come here to find a way to cure her ailment. Do you have a method?"

Shangguan Wan’er smiled faintly, and from her sleeve, she presented a Silk book, handing it over to you, "This Silk book is to be passed to Your Majesty by the command of the Heavenly Empress," she said.

The Silk book was rolled up, wrapped in a layer of deep purple silk, and also tied with a silk ribbon.

With that, Shangguan Wan’er bowed deeply to both you and Wu Qiyi.

"The task entrusted by the Heavenly Empress is complete. This servant now takes her leave," she declared.

Shangguan Wan’er took two steps back, and as you watched on, her body gently sank into the floor tiles and disappeared.

"Wait!"

You rushed forward, trying to stop her, but even with the use of the Sen Luo Eye, you could not find any trace of her—she had vanished.

Holding the Silk book in your hand, you couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to this matter, that it was not that straightforward.

"Why would she just leave like that? I was hoping to take a selfie with her," Nong Xuele pouted as she spoke.

Wu Qiyi looked at you and asked, "This silk book, is it the one Mammy told you to find?"

You turned to Wu Qiyi and, to be honest, you were not sure if this was the silk book that the Wu Family Old House’s Townhouse General had wanted. But since Shangguan Wan’er had given it to you, it was unlikely to be wrong.

"Let’s open it and take a look."

Wu Qiyi walked over to your side and said to you.

Nodding, you reached out and untied the silk ribbon that was bound around the silk book.

When the silk book was opened, it revealed nothing but blank space—the pages were unexpectedly void of any characters!

You exchanged a glance with Wu Qiyi, both of you seeing the astonishment reflected in each other’s eyes, as neither of you had anticipated the silk book to be empty.

"Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Why can’t I see anything?" Nong Xuele rubbed her eyes on the side.

Dong Fangxiao also looked up at you and asked, "Can you see anything?"

You didn’t reply but activated your Sen Luo Eye instead. The moment you did, a character—or rather a magic seal—flashed briefly across the pages of the silk book before disappearing just as quickly.

After that, you could not see any further information despite trying several times.

"It seems we will have to return and hand this silk book to Mammy to ask about it—she should know something."

Wu Qiyi nodded. Despite her well-masked composure, you could still detect a hint of dejection in her eyes.

Seeing Wu Qiyi like this, you didn’t give it too much thought. Immediately, you took her delicate, soft hand in yours and gently patted the back of her smooth hand with your right hand, saying, "Just as I said before going down to the Qian Ling Mausoleum, I will take full responsibility for this matter. Don’t worry, we will surely find a cure."

She smiled, an honest and charming smile.

"Mhm, I believe in you."

"Are we going back right now?" Nong Xuele asked.

"Pretty much, our objective in coming down here has been fulfilled, there’s no need to stay any longer."

Nong Xuele pouted: "How boring. I initially thought this was going to be a thrilling adventure, but it ended so soon."

As she spoke, Nong Xuele’s eyes rolled back to you and said, "Since we’re already here, why don’t we take a look around some more? This Imperial Palace is so big; there must be many other interesting places..."

"Boom!!"

As you were speaking, the ground beneath you began to shake violently, followed by the collapse of the ceiling of the great hall!

"Run!"

You grabbed Wu Qiyi’s hand and dashed towards the main gates of the great hall!

"Trying to run? Too late!"

Just as you were about to bolt out of the great hall, the voice of the Saintess suddenly echoed from outside!

Simultaneously, a foot larger than the hall’s supporting columns thudded onto the ground outside the hall!

"Thump!"

The entire great hall was collapsing. As you saw the falling pillars and roof tiles crashing down, there was nowhere to hide. You extended your hands above your head and shouted, "Scenic Sect, open!"

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