Shen Zhao's pupils contracted, and she quickly dodged Yu Xiyan's outstretched hand, forcing a smile as she tried to remain calm: "What a coincidence, Miss Shen, what brings you here? If there's nothing else, let's not talk now, we can chat later."

After saying that, Shen Zhao's face darkened, and he turned to leave the public trial.

Yu Xiyan stared blankly at her arm, which was suspended in mid-air.

In her past life, she could count on one hand the number of times she took the initiative to hold Shen Zhao's hand, and it was only in public occasions where the two of them had to be present at the same time.

Every time she took Shen Zhao's hand, she could feel an indescribable excitement radiating from his face.

But now, he's actually dodging it?

This is completely unreasonable.

Thinking of this, she suddenly called out to him, "Shen Zhao, wait a minute..."

"Is there anything else?"

Shen Zhao did not turn around, but paused for a moment and calmly replied with his back to Yu Xiyan.

"Can we talk?"

"What is there to talk about?"

Yu Xiyan took a step closer.

"Can we find a place where we can talk?"

Shen Zhao chuckled and shook her head: "It's not good for everyone if a man and a woman are alone together, let's forget about it."

After saying that, he waved his hand, indicating that it was time for him to leave.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiyan felt even more dejected.

The current Shen Zhao felt so unfamiliar to her.

We could only watch him leave the public hall in silence.

Shen Zhao quickened his pace.

He truly didn't want any further entanglement with Yu Xiyan.

Because the moment I saw her...

I just feel so unlucky.

It's impossible for him to be completely indifferent to the grudges spanning nine generations.

He was genuinely afraid that if he spent even a minute longer with Yu Xiyan, he would lose control of his emotions and vent them, then tear Yu Xiyan to pieces to entertain the readers.

As for why I didn't strengthen my body before dismembering him, it's because the censors wouldn't allow it. After all, this chapter took a full two and a half hours to review and was revised countless times before it was approved...

Shen Zhao's mood improved after seeing Liang Hao and Ding Bu'er.

"Brother, how did the public trial go?" Liang Hao asked with concern.

Shen Zhao laughed and said, "When it comes to arguing, who have I ever lost to? Not to mention a bunch of anthropomorphic creatures with an IQ of less than 250."

Liang Hao was relieved, then took out a thick booklet: "Brother, all the shady dealings the Lu family has done over the years are in here."

Trafficking women and children, forcing women into prostitution, enclosing private territories, and engaging in market manipulation—if it's not human, they can be found there. When do we plan to take action?

Shen Zhao countered, "When do you think would be the right time to make a move?"

Liang Hao: "Of course, it would be announcing the lawyer's incriminating evidence in public at the wedding. Just thinking about that scene is enough to make my head spin."

Shen Zhao smiled: "Aren't you afraid of offending the Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land?"

Liang Hao scoffed, "The tiny Heavenly Sacred Land can only kneel and beg for food before the Court of Justice."

Since their eldest brother can clean house for them, they should erect a statue of him and worship him.

If they still don't know what's good for them, we'll refine that old hag Ning Ruoxue into a furnace and then throw her into a temple to earn incense money!

Shen Zhao wholeheartedly agreed: "Then let's do it this way. What do you think, Master Ding?"

Ding Bu'er said anxiously, "I think this is a bit unfair. Why make such a big fuss over a simple banquet?"

"How about we wait until after the meal to confront each other? That way, we can save face for each other."

“Not big enough? How can we show the importance of the Court of Justice if we don’t big enough!” Liang Hao said emphatically. “The Court of Justice is heaven and earth. Anyone who dares to provoke the Court of Justice will surely suffer a miserable end.”

Ding Bu'er: "You can't be so disrespectful. Besides, this is the Heavenly Sacred Land. If you piss them off, do you think they'll let us off the hook? Let's give them a way out."

Liang Hao retorted angrily, "What's there to be afraid of? With my elder brother here, we can handle any situation, no matter how big. With my elder brother's strength, I don't think the entire Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land can do anything to him."

"If you're not happy, stand on the roof and shout. Let's see who dares to stand up and argue with my brother. Anyone wanting a way out will have to consider whether they have the strength."

While the group was arguing, a voice suddenly broke the silence.

"Shen Zhao!"

Looking up, he saw Shangguan Qiuyue holding her long sword, staring at Shen Zhao with a frosty expression.

Liang Hao immediately roared, "Where did this little wench come from, daring to call my elder brother by his name? You really don't know what's good for you! I advise you to come over here right now, kneel down, kowtow, and apologize, or I'll smash your head in!"

Shangguan Qiuyue completely ignored Liang Hao, stared at Shen Zhao for a long time, and then lowered her head and said, "His Majesty has ordered me to invite you over. There is an important matter that needs your discussion."

"What is it?" Shen Zhao asked expressionlessly.

"You'll know when you get there."

Shen Zhao took a deep breath, thinking that this matter finally needed to be resolved.

"Okay, where is he?"

"Come with me!"

Shangguan Qiuyue was very dissatisfied with Shen Zhao's attitude. It was because of his sudden disappearance that His Majesty lost the shield of refusing marriage and had to deal with the marriage alliances with various forces.

If it weren't for Yu Xiyan's profound cultivation, as well as the blessing of her innate Dao body and Ice Phoenix bloodline, those纨绔 (playboys) who coveted the Empress's power and beauty would have already resorted to force.

"You guys go first, I'll be right back."

After giving a few instructions to Liang Hao and Ding Bu'er, Shen Zhao went with Shangguan Qiuyue to see Yu Xiyan.

...

On the other side, in the main hall of the Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land.

"Elder Dugu, is the interrogation of Shen Zhao over?"

"Reporting to the sect master, it's over."

What is the evidence against Shen Zhao?

"Shen Zhao is innocent and has already left the public hall."

Upon hearing this, Ning Ruoxue's face immediately darkened: "Elder Dugu, what kind of work are you doing? Why did you let Shen Zhao get away like this?"

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