Chapter 425 Overturning the Vinegar Barrel
Chang Hao glanced back at Yuanshi Tianzun, smiled without saying a word, it seemed he had truly failed.
Chang Hao was confident that he could win the favor of Yuanshi Tianzun once, and he was also confident that he could win it a second time. No rush, take it slow.
Chang Hao straightened his clothes and composed himself before summoning an official from the inner court to help him make some adjustments.
"I have been away from the palace for a few days. Has anything major happened?" Chang Hao asked casually, as was his usual inquiry. However, Quan Chang remained silent for a long time.
"What happened?" Chang Hao asked without turning his head.
"Hearing of His Majesty's assassination attempt, the Empress Dowager couldn't sleep and suddenly returned to the palace." Since it was a matter of life and death, Quan Chang closed his eyes and blurted it out.
Chang Hao frowned. Although the news of his assassination attempt had spread like wildfire and caused a great stir in the city at his behest, the palace was far from any human habitation, so someone must have passed the news there.
"What did she do?" Chang Hao knew immediately that something unexpected must have happened.
“She sent a concubine to the King, and the King accepted her,” Quan Chang said succinctly, his heart pounding in his chest, waiting for the King’s thunderous wrath.
Chang Hao remained silent for a long time, then said, "Very good."
"Your Majesty, are you... alright?" Quan Chang suspected that the King was stunned with anger.
“Since it was accepted by the White Snake, she must like it. Don’t worry, I will make the decision for her.” Chang Hao placed the handkerchief in his hand on the tray.
Thinking about what the Empress Dowager did upon returning to the palace, it's good that Chang Hao already knows who instigated her to return to Chaoge; it must be those few 'insiders'.
Just as Chang Hao was about to relax, knowing it wasn't an enemy plot, he heard Quan Chang say:
“That Consort Bai is not human. Although she tried her best to hide it, I am who I am. I could tell something was wrong at a glance.”
Quan Chang has sharp eyes; that Bai Fei doesn't look like someone to be trifled with. I hope that white snake doesn't get skinned and eaten.
“Our vision in Quanchang has been broadened quite a bit.” Chang Hao suddenly felt reluctant to let such a capable person die of old age.
"That's right. I've followed Your Majesty for many years and have seen all kinds of gods and immortals. I can guess about 70% of them just by looking at them." Quan Chang had seen all kinds of demons and monsters, and after following this young emperor, his eyes were opened even more.
"I understand." Now is a critical moment, and Chang Hao wondered if someone was plotting against him.
"A Daoist named Yun Zhongzi, whose palace was filled with demonic energy, gave me a giant pine sword." Quan Chang couldn't help but laugh when he thought of this. Even the king was an imposter that day, so how could the palace not be filled with demonic energy?
"Take this sword with you tomorrow morning and accompany me to inquire after the Empress Dowager's health." Chang Hao planned to give the Empress Dowager another warning, lest she develop another misconception because of the White Snake. If he sent her a beauty once, there was no guarantee she wouldn't do it again.
"Yes," Quan Chang replied in a low voice.
"Alright, you may leave. Let them go about their business. There's no need for them to wait outside." Chang Hao strode into the inner hall. Things were different now; who could possibly harm him now?
"Yes, Your Majesty, I thank you for your consideration." Quan Chang smiled broadly. The king pitied his advanced age and couldn't bear to see his old arms and legs standing outside all night.
As soon as Chang Hao entered, he sensed that someone was inside. A faint fragrance wafted in the air, the unique cool and ethereal scent of the Primordial Celestial Venerable.
Chang Hao had always liked this smell, so he couldn't help but take a deep breath and walk inside with a smile. He immediately saw the hidden Yuanshi Tianzun.
Suddenly, Chang Hao lowered his eyes, and a beautiful woman in white stood in front of the bed. Her eyes were full of affection, which was moving even if she was heartless, but her temperament was frosty. She walked slowly over and bowed gracefully.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..."
Su Bai couldn't help but look at Di Xin again and again with a flicker of his eyes. So this was the real deal. Yesterday's fool was no match for him at all. But why did Di Xin have that snake impersonate him?
No wonder the former Demon Emperor came to her clan to conduct a rigorous selection process, scrutinizing her appearance, status, aptitude, and cultivation. After finally being chosen, she was required to feign a holy demeanor, and even if she couldn't, she was absolutely forbidden from being dissolute.
Having barely managed to restrain his surging lust, Yuanshi Tianzun's heart sank to the ground. "Your concubine? You are Di Xin's concubine?" Di Xin... indeed, Di Xin was the Human Emperor, and the human race valued bloodline inheritance the most.
Late at night, a man and a woman alone in a room, what are they planning to do? Even if Yuanshi Tianzun had no experience, he could guess.
Yuanshi Tianzun was consumed by jealousy. No, Di Xin cannot have concubines; he is mine.
At that moment, the Primordial Celestial Venerable had the idea of abducting people back to Kunlun, and once this thought arose, it was difficult to restrain him.
Chang Hao immediately guessed who the demon in front of him was, "So it's Consort Bai."
Bai Su is a quasi-saint, yet he is willing to accept such a mission. Who is planning to ambush him?
Chang Hao mentally scanned a list of his enemies. Impossible. How could the Chan Sect, Jie Sect, or Western Sect possibly use such a honey trap? Could it be the Goddess Nuwa?
It's quite possible, after all, Nuwa has a history of such behavior.
Su Bai never expected Di Xin to be so indifferent. Thinking of the innate spiritual treasure promised by the former Demon Emperor, Su Bai glanced at the sachet at his waist. This was a rare fragrance that the Demon Emperor had sponsored for free, known to be so strong that even saints would find it hard to resist. If he failed to use it tonight, wouldn't it be a complete waste?
When she looked up again, tears welled up in the corners of Su Bai's eyes, like peach blossoms stained with tears. "Does Your Majesty dislike me? If not, why did you bestow upon me the title of Consort?"
Su Bai gritted her teeth secretly. So what if she bewitched Di Xin? How could she, the Nine-Tailed Fox, not do it? She would make her sisters laugh to death when she returned to the mountain.
"My beloved consort," Chang Hao smiled, raising his hand to Bai Su's neck, "who sent you here?"
"Though I am of a different kind, I still admire Your Majesty and beg for your mercy." Su Bai's eyes darted around. Should she not have come herself? But the former Demon Emperor had said that only by taking the initiative could she have a chance of survival...
Chang Hao's smile didn't reach his eyes, and he raised his hand slightly. "My beloved concubine, don't be ungrateful. Whether you can reach the gate of life depends on yourself."
"Your Majesty, I truly admire you." Su Bai felt the fingers on her neck burning her to the point of being consumed by heat, but betraying the former Demon Emperor... Su Bai had not yet made up her mind.
Just as Chang Hao was about to finish off this ungrateful nine-tailed fox, the spiritual energy within his body suddenly stagnated.
Chang Hao's expression changed drastically. In a flash, he immediately remembered the cold fragrance. Oh no, this definitely wasn't the fragrance from the Primordial Celestial Venerable.
Oh no, I was too overconfident, and now I've made a huge mistake.
Su Bai leaned against Di Xin's chest, "Your Majesty..."
The scene of the two whispering sweet nothings deeply aroused Yuanshi Tianzun, who could no longer bear it and directly appeared, shoving Su Bai aside. The next moment, the Pangu Banner appeared, about to bring down the banner.
"Ah... Pangu Banner, Yuanshi Tianzun..." Su Bai never expected that a third person would appear in this hall, and that it would be Yuanshi Tianzun, the nemesis of the demon race. He was so frightened that he almost revealed his true form. "Heavenly Venerable, spare my life."
"Stop..." Chang Hao wanted to stop Yuanshi Tianzun, at least until the nine-tailed fox took out the antidote.
Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes turned bloodshot. "You feel sorry for her?" Indeed, this was Di Xin's rightful concubine. Who was he?
Seeing a glimmer of hope, Su Bai quickly hid behind Di Xin, saying, "Your Majesty, save me, I'll tell you everything."
As soon as Yuanshi Tianzun's murderous intent arose, he hurled the Pangu Banner at the fox. Chang Hao swiftly caught the nine-tailed fox and put it into the Zhuxian pendant. The mastermind behind it hadn't even revealed himself yet, so how could he silence him?
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