World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 717 - 354: Zhi Ning’s Tears! The Decisive Battle with Fang Qingshu!

Chapter 717: Chapter 354: Zhi Ning’s Tears! The Decisive Battle with Fang Qingshu!

The wet nurse who had always taken care of Zhi Ning harbored no fondness for either Suo Lun or Zhi Li, so she was unwilling to let Zhi Ning return to the Rage Wave Kingdom.

At first, she also had no good impression of the immature child, Prince Ji Min, but over the past year and more, she had completely changed her mind.

Prince Ji Min appeared to be frivolous and playful on the surface, but was actually foolishly devoted and tender, making him the best match for Zhi Ning.

Ever since the baby was born, he had sent over countless items for the child, ranging from clothes to toys, to food, cradles, and walking carts—everything one could think of.

Now, upon hearing that Zhi Ning was to return to the Rage Wave Kingdom, her complexion slightly changed, and then she said in a low voice, "Yes, I will prepare at once."

After going out, she immediately sent a female samurai with a low voice, "Go tell Prince Ji Min that the Commandery Princess is going to return to the Rage Wave Kingdom."

In an instant, the female samurai flew off.

About half an hour later, Prince Ji Min flew in and barged into the house.

"Zhi Ning, you are not allowed to leave," Princely Heir Ji Min shouted loudly and then directly spread his arms to block.

To be accurate, he was only loud in the first two words, seeing the baby startled and trembling, he quickly lowered his voice.

Zhi Ning held the baby and did not speak but just looked at him.

The disputes between Ji Min and Zhi Ning had never been won by Ji Min. Whatever Zhi Ning wanted to do, she would do it.

So she simply looked at him calmly, putting immense pressure on Ji Min.

Ji Min was so distressed that he wanted to cry, but now he was the one who needed to protect Zhi Ning and the baby, he had to be mature and strong, and could not cry anymore.

Ji Min desperately tried to calm himself and said, "Zhi Ning, I’m almost convincing my grandmother; we will soon be able to get married, and the baby in your arms will be considered as my own. If you are worried that I will not treat him well in the future, then after we get married, we will have no more children."

His voice sounded calm, but it was actually trembling, truly still afraid of losing Zhi Ning.

Zhi Ning looked at Ji Min with tenderness for the first time; she had always thought that Ji Min was childish and his liking for her was just a child’s whim, never expecting him to be not only truly devoted, but also a responsible good man.

"Really, I beg you, please don’t go," Ji Min pleaded.

Zhi Ning said softly, "Ji Min, you are the most adorable man I have ever seen. I am not worthy of you, and there should be a better girl to make you happy."

"But, I only want you," Ji Min said.

"Goodbye..." Zhi Ning said.

Then, holding the baby, she walked toward a luxurious and huge carriage.

Suddenly, Prince Ji Min said, "May I hold the baby?"

Zhi Ning stepped forward and handed the baby she was holding to Ji Min.

Ji Min carefully held the baby, closely examining the baby’s chubby little face with warmth in his gaze, then tenderly and firmly kissed the baby’s forehead.

He dared not hold Zhi Ning, nor dared to kiss Zhi Ning, as if to attribute all his love for Zhi Ning to this kiss on the baby.

The baby with big, shiny eyes stared at Ji Min and reached out a chubby little hand to touch him.

Instantly, Ji Min could no longer hold back, tears welled up again, and he quickly handed the baby back to Zhi Ning.

Zhi Ning held the baby and boarded the huge carriage.

"Depart..." At Zhi Ning’s command, the convoy of several hundred riders began to head south, advancing towards the Rage Wave Kingdom.

Suddenly, Ji Min called out from behind, "Zhi Ning, if things are not good for you in the Rage Wave Kingdom, remember to definitely come back."

Inside the carriage, Zhi Ning could no longer hold back, and tears slid from her eyes.

Two hours later, Zhi Ning’s entourage left the grand Yanjing City.

Surely after departing Yanjing, a cavalry of three thousand appeared quite swiftly, taking over the defense of Zhi Ning’s convoy.

Without a doubt, this was the Flame Empire’s cavalry, sent to escort Zhi Ning back to the Rage Wave Kingdom’s capital.

...

The Rage Wave Kingdom.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Fang Qingshu led the judges and the Judgement Knight Order almost without rest, rushing day and night, tirelessly.

Four days and four nights later, they finally arrived at the gateway to Tianshui City, the Wind Thunder Fortress Defense Line.

The current commander of the defense forces at the Fenglei Fort Defense Line was Tu An.

Fang Qingshu presented the documents of the Dragon God Temple and said, "The Dragon Temple has official business at Heavenly Water Main City, please allow us to pass!"

Fang Qingshu was not arrogant or overbearing at this moment, nor did he mention the matter of arresting Yan Nai’er; his civility was not because he was particularly courteous and polite, but rather because he did not want any complications.

Commander Tu An took the documents from the Holy Temple and the golden plaque from the Zhi Du Sanctuary, scrutinized them carefully, and then ordered, "Open the gates!"

"Boom, boom, boom..."

The giant gates of the Fenglei Fort Defense Line were once again opened!

Fang Qingshu was slightly taken aback by the smooth passage, not expecting it to be so easy.

But there was no time to think further; Fang Qingshu continued to lead his group through the gates of Wind Thunder Fortress, speeding toward Heavenly Water Main City.

At the gates of Heavenly Water Main City, after Fang Qingshu showed the golden plaque and documents of the Dragon Temple, he was allowed to pass without obstruction once again.

Finally, leading sixteen judges and five hundred Judgement Knights, he charged to the gates of the Heavenly Water City Lord’s mansion, besieging it completely.

Both the judges and the knights of the Judgement Knight Order, with their cloaks and long robes, were formidable and drew attention.

The City Lord’s mansion in Tian Shui, now the highest seat of power in the Southeast Province, was surrounded by a formidable armed group right at its doorstep, causing the nearby citizens and spies from all around to converge on the City Lord’s mansion, eager to find out what was