World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 332: One Eight Seven: Definite! Conquer Zhi Ning!

Chapter 332: One Eight Seven: Definite! Conquer Zhi Ning!

Note: The first update of 6,000 words is presented here, earnestly asking for everyone’s support. Moreover, the plot of the last Chapter is extremely important and crucial; you must, must not miss reading it.

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The white-haired old eunuch Gao Ningshi said coldly, "Count Suo Lun, are you intending to betray Duke Zhi Ting and His Majesty the King?"

Suo Lun said, "I’m someone who turns his face incredibly quickly, even faster than flipping through a book!"

Gao Ningshi said, "If I were you, I would never rashly speak words that I might regret."

Then, he took out a letter and handed it over, saying, "Count Suo Lun, this is a letter from my master, Duke Zhi Ting, to you. He said that it must only be shown to you when absolutely necessary."

Suo Lun opened it to find that Zhi Ting’s words in the letter were unprecedentedly intense.

"Suo Lun, when you read this letter, it means you have said something very foolish. The first time, I can forgive you, but there definitely won’t be a second time.

Indeed, returning Suo Ningbing to Ashi Luo was my decision. It’s a command, and whether you understand it or not, you must carry it out.

After all, Ashi Luo is her husband, no matter what kind of man he is, Suo Ningbing must return to his side.

His Majesty the King needs Ashi Luo, needs the Ashi Clan.

As for you and Ashi Luo, both of you will become the left and right arms of the Kingdom. You must cooperate sincerely and jointly alleviate His Majesty the King’s worries and solve his troubles.

Handing over Suo Ningbing to Ashina to take away is an order!

If you refuse to carry it out, that will be defying the King’s command, which means you’re an incredibly stupid person, and you will bear all the consequences yourself."

For the first time, Suo Lun realized that Duke Zhi Ting, despite his obesity, could write such beautiful handwriting.

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This world indeed abounds with intelligent people.

Originally, Suo Lun was the only pawn of the King and Zhen Yan Princess, and after the victory in the battle of Tianshui City, he had effectively crossed the river.

A pawn that has crossed the river could be used as a chariot, but it was not truly a chariot.

The Ashi Luo in front of him, the lawful husband of Suo Ningbing, this freakish handsome man from the Demon Continent, was without a doubt a real chariot, and moreover one that charged forward recklessly, unstoppable.

He was the heir to the most powerful duke in the world, the future master of Rou Ran City, ruling over thousands of miles of land, millions of subjects, and tens of thousands of troops. Not to mention, he possessed the cavalry that was reputed to be the finest in the world.

The forces at his command were tenfold greater than those of Suo Lun, and if he chose to stand with Zhi Yan, it would be a significant boost.

After weighing the options, it became very clear how the people behind Zhi Ting would make their choice.

Moreover, in Zhi Ting’s view, handing over Suo Ningbing to her twisted husband, Ashi Luo, was killing two birds with one stone.

Firstly, it would gain the friendship of the Ashi Clan and have Ashi Luo stand with Princess Zhi Yan.

Secondly, Zhi Ting knew of Suo Lun’s affection for Suo Ningbing, so by returning her to her husband, Suo Lun could also settle down.

In Zhi Ting’s eyes, this was entirely for Suo Lun’s own good. His "illicit" affair with Suo Ningbing was a ticking time bomb that could explode at any moment.

Of course, Ashi Luo was a demon who showed no regard for gender norms and was a brutally cruel and twisted individual.

As for what twisted torment Suo Ningbing would endure once taken to Rou Ran City by him, that was not something the high and mighty concerned themselves with.

For the sake of the Kingdom’s greater good, sacrificing a little girl is not out of the ordinary, is it? And Suo Lun, for the sake of the Kingdom’s greater cause, sacrificing a sister is not out of the ordinary either, is it?

If you’re unwilling to make such a sacrifice, it means you lack a sense of the bigger picture. Then, you’re not worth cultivating.

So, if Suo Lun were to turn his back on everything for Suo Ningbing, it would be sensible to discard the sesame seed in favor of the watermelon, to choose Ashi Luo and completely give up on Suo Lun.

Moreover, Suo Lun had already incurred the deep enmity of Zhi Li’s forces, and his only support were the King and Zhi Ting. Thus, he really had no other choice; if he decided to break with Zhi Ting, then he would have no place in the Rage Wave Kingdom, and might even lack a burial spot upon his death.

These words were not written directly, but they were clearly conveyed.

Suo Lun looked at Eunuch Gao Ningshi and asked, "Is this also the will of Princess Zhi Yan and even His Majesty the King?"

Gao Ningshi said, "His Majesty, Princess Zhi Yan, and Duke Zhi Ting are one and the same. So, carry out the order, or bear the consequences."

Ashi Luo said, "Suo Lun, I know this is a painful thing, handing over the woman you love. It’s a complete trampling of dignity. But as you keep trampling, you’ll get used to it. So, hand over your sister and let me take her away. I promise to treat her... well."

When he said the word "treat," Ashi Luo’s tone became heavy, filled with mockery.

Then, his expression changed as he said anxiously, "Right, your sister Suo Ningbing’s virginity is still intact, right? You and she can flirt all you want, but don’t actually do anything irreversible, because that would truly anger me."

He then scrutinized Suo Ningbing’s eyebrows and legs with an extremely lascivious gaze, to the extent that where his eyes lingered, it felt as if poisoned by a venemous insect.

"Good, good." After his examination, Ashi Luo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your sister is still a virgin, and I thank you for keeping her that way until now. I’ll be taking her away then. You are welcome to visit Rou Ran City anytime, little brother-in-law."

With that, he moved forward to lead Suo Ningbing away.

Suo Lun stepped forward, blocking his sister Suo Ningbing.

"Suo Lun, do not be mistaken," Eunuch Gao Ningshi said coldly.