World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 295 - 173: Fang Qingshu’s Downfall! Tian Shui’s First Battle!

Chapter 295: 173: Fang Qingshu’s Downfall! Tian Shui’s First Battle!

Fang Qingshu’s expression changed rapidly.

"Since that’s the case, why not make a wrong into a right and eliminate this person," Fang Qingshu said. "That way, heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know."

When Fang Qingshu uttered these words, whether it was his tone or his expression, both were very calm, not showing a hint of ferocity.

The lead spiritual mentor remained silent for quite some time before saying, "Mr. Fang Qingshu, you are naturally noble, and perhaps to you, nothing in this world matters, including faith. We are all from humble origins; once we abandon our faith, we’ve lost everything. We may do some things against our conscience to please you. But things that go against our faith, we do not do."

Fang Qingshu smirked and said, "I see, I understand now."

The lead spiritual mentor said, "The three of us will go to the Zhi Du Sanctuary immediately to confess our crimes and report this matter."

Fang Qingshu asked, "What about Suo Lun?"

The lead spiritual mentor replied, "Pretend nothing has happened. Once he awakens himself, he will immediately enter the Sanctuary to become a grand monk. And if he does not awaken himself, no one can use the Dragon Temple to harm him."

Fang Qingshu nodded and said, "Understood."

Just then, a voice from outside announced, "Princess Zhining has entered Lava City, arriving more than an hour earlier than expected."

Fang Qingshu nodded and said, "Understood."

The lead spiritual mentor said, "Mr. Fang Qingshu, you should accompany us to Zhi Du. This matter cannot be resolved amicably and will be more serious than you imagine."

...

When Suo Lun woke up again, the first thing he saw was Yan Nai’er who was staring blankly at his face, as if she was studying something.

As soon as Suo Lun opened his eyes, her gaze quickly shifted aside, her cheeks reddening.

"Nai’er, I can’t even see your little face anymore," Suo Lun suddenly said.

"Why is that?" Yan Nai’er asked puzzled.

"Your chest is too big, blocking my view," Suo Lun pointed out her astonishingly impressive chest.

Yan Nai’er glared at him, her face blushing, and decided to ignore him.

"Where’s Princess Zhining?" Suo Lun asked.

"She went back to Zhi Du, accompanied by Fang Qing," Zhi Yan said. "That Fang Qing, he’s pursuing her."

It was indeed embarrassing, Zhi Yan had traveled all the way to Lava City, only to turn around and leave so promptly.

Yan Nai’er said, "Princess Zhining asked me to tell you, this Fang Qing is from Yin Zhou and will control the Hidden Yuan Association in the Human Kingdom in the future."

The Hidden Yuan Association was arguably the largest commercial guild in the Human Kingdom, the Golden Number Alliance, something akin to the role of the World Bank.

Suo Lun suddenly realized why Fang Qing had a demeanor comparable to the royal family, turns out he had such an awesome identity, equivalent to the heir of an otherworldly Freemason’s society.

Now Suo Lun understood why Zhi Ning, at her young age, could control Wangcheng Zidu, could have the rights to issue banknotes—it was all supported by the Hidden Yuan Association.

Yan Nai’er continued, "Princess Zhining also asked me to tell you, if the battle of Tianshui City is won, the Princess Estate will be established."

Suo Lun nodded; the establishment of the Princess Estate would signify that Zhi Yan and Zhi Li were formally confronting each other.

Of course, if Suo Lun lost this battle, not only would he end up with nothing, with no grave to rest, but Princess Zhining would likely face the most tragic of outcomes.

How Zhi Bian treated Zhi Lan back then, Zhi Li would certainly do the same to Zhi Yan after she succeeded the throne.

Yan Nai’er suddenly asked, "Suo Lun, do you think Zhining is the most beautiful woman in the world?"

Suo Lun said, "I think you are the most beautiful woman in this world."

Yan Nai’er earnestly said, "No, it’s a very objective fact. I think there won’t be another face more beautiful than hers in the world."

Suo Lun said, "But, your chest is at least two and a half times larger than hers, so you’re prettier."

Yan Nai’er turned away, paying no mind to his crazy talk.

"Nai’er, I’ve been coveting for a long time, won’t you let me take a little advantage?" Suo Lun asked.

Without another word, Yan Nai’er grabbed Suo Lun from the bed, stepped out of the room, mounted a Lion-Tiger Beast, and gave a light pat.

Suddenly, the pair rode out of Lava City on two Lion-Tiger Beasts, pursuing Yan Yan’s main force.

"Darling, are you mad?" Suo Lun asked.

Yan Nai’er’s face was completely hidden behind her visor, making her expression invisible, she simply said, "I’m not mad."

Suo Lun asked, "Then why won’t you speak to me?"

Yan Nai’er said, "If I do talk to you, you’ll never stop flirting with me."

Suo Lun asked, "So, if I can’t help myself and start touching you, will you hit me?"

"I will," Yan Nai’er said.

Suo Lun immediately shut his mouth. This darling of his would really hit him if she said she would.

A day later, Suo Lun and Yan Nai’er caught up with Yan Yan’s main army.

At that time, they were twelve hundred miles away from the Tianshui City Territory.

...

In Wangcheng Zidu, Commandery Princess Zhi Ning’s residence.

Zhi Ning stared blankly at the little fish in her hand, Suo Lun was still alive. She had thought that in such a surely fatal situation, he would die for certain, yet he hadn’t.

"Was it Zhining who rushed to Lava City in time to save Suo Lun?" Zhi Ning asked.

"No," Li Zhu said. "Suo Lun saved himself. By the time Zhining arrived, he was already safe."

In this world, no one can come out from the Dragon Sacred Hall Tribunal unscathed, but Suo Lun did.

How many times now? How many times had he escaped from her clutches? Zhi Ning had lost count.