So I went to confront Master Xu and told him about our relationship.

Unexpectedly, Sect Leader Xu was quite sensible; after hearing the news, he happily canceled the wedding.

And because he was so overjoyed that his holy son had found a good home, he decided to go into seclusion for three years to pray for us.

Shen Zhao was speechless: "You call this being elated? This is clearly someone who's so angry at you that they're too ashamed to show their face."

Min Yue: "But at least my Xiao Hao doesn't have to marry someone he doesn't like anymore, right?"

Liang Hao: "So be it, things have come to this, there's no other way. I've already given my master ten thousand high-grade spirit stones."

He then handed over the Holy Son Token, which could be considered as repaying the kindness of his nurturing over the years.

Once he's thought things through, everything will be fine.

Shen Zhao: "Alright, let's go back to the Seven-Colored Saint King Rock without delay."

He then took out a storage bag and handed it to Chu Sheng: "Here are five hundred spirit stones. Consider this your travel expenses to the Great Yin Empire."

Chu Sheng: "Brother, are you already planning to kick me while I'm at it?"

"You've already wasted so much time. If you don't take action soon, your ninth brother, Chu Yang, will soon be firmly on the throne of the Great Xia Kingdom."

Even if you manage to borrow troops and supplies, you might not be able to successfully reclaim the throne.

"No, what I mean is that you confiscated so many of the Liu family's properties, why did you only give me five hundred? Brother, you're being too unfair."

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Shen Zhao said with displeasure. "These confiscated properties must be handed over to the Public Court for strict supervision; they are not personal property."

This contributes to our ongoing targeted poverty alleviation efforts.

To be honest, out of the 500 spirit stones I gave you, I actually paid out of my own pocket by 20. Do you think that's not enough?

Upon hearing this, Chu Sheng exclaimed excitedly, "Brother, I misunderstood you. It's all my fault. Please forgive me this once!"

"Once you've accomplished your mission, I'll definitely repay your great kindness. I'll even give you a noble title, will that satisfy you?"

"Alright, enough with the chit-chat, let's get going and not waste any more time."

"Okay, I'm leaving now."

Having been fooled again, Chu Yang, filled with unprecedented gratitude towards Shen Zhao, embarked on his journey to regain his rightful place.

...

Five days later, Shen Zhao and the other two finally returned to the Seven-Colored Saint Monarch Rock.

Shen Zhao had endured immense mental anguish along the way, and looking at Liang Hao and Min Yue behind him, he felt utterly exhausted.

He never imagined that the two of them were so passionately passionate about sex.

Every night, the sounds of the two people could be heard next to the inn, continuing from night until dawn.

That's not all; even during rest breaks on the road, they don't forget to go to secluded places to hunt in the wild.

Morning, noon, and night, every day, this was incredibly agonizing for Shen Zhao, who hadn't done anything like this for months.

If he hadn't had a relationship with Su Yunying, this kind of thing wouldn't have affected his mind at all.

But after nine lifetimes of repression were finally released, and he picked up his discarded emotions and desires again, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Fortunately, they finally returned to the Seven-Colored Sacred Monarch Rock, hoping to find some peace and quiet. However, they unexpectedly encountered Gu Ningye, Gu Jingyan, and Gu Yunxiao.

"Empress Dowager, what brings you here?"

Shen Zhao was also very surprised when he saw Gu Ningye.

Unexpectedly, Gu Ningye's delicate face was streaked with tears. She anxiously grabbed Shen Zhao's hand and pleaded with tears in her eyes, "Zhao'er, Xiyan is in trouble. Please save her. I really have no other choice but to beg you."