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Chapter 817: Lu Hai Kong's Arrival
Chapter 817: Lu Hai Kong's Arrival
September 25, 2017
As an overwhelming aura emerged, Gao Yang felt as if she had been transported back to the moment when Yue Er drew her sword. A sense of foreboding gripped her heart, making her realize that any rash action could lead to her death.
In this situation, Gao Yang's hand froze, and the cloying smile on her face stiffened.
What was going on? When had such a formidable figure appeared in the palace? Gao Yang was baffled. In all her years in the palace, she had no recollection of such an aura.
Just as she stood there, stunned, a crack appeared on the right wall of Han Lingdi's chamber. The wall crumbled, and a figure emerged from the debris.
With this aura present, everyone's attention was drawn, and when their gazes landed on the figure, whether it was Zhang Rang, barely alive from a stab wound, or Han Lingdi, trampled under Gao Yang's feet, or even Gao Yang, suppressed by Lu Hai Kong's domineering and angry aura, all wore expressions of disbelief.
"Lu Hai Kong, how is this possible? How can you be here?" Gao Yang exclaimed in shock.
"How can I not be here? Aren't all things under your control? Why am I here, don't you know?" Lu Hai Kong spoke coldly, a hint of dense, unyielding killing intent on the corners of his mouth.
Gao Yang was first stunned, then quickly recovered. Her face changed, and a short sword appeared in her hand. Without a word, she thrust the sword towards Han Lingdi.
As she acted, Gao Yang was keenly aware that she was under Lu Hai Kong's oppressive aura. If she dared to make a move, she might face his thunderous strike. With his terrifying aura, a single blow from Lu Hai Kong could be fatal, if not severely wounding.
Even so, Gao Yang had to take Han Lingdi away first.
Han Lingdi was the core of their plan. She had a rare opportunity to kill him. If she couldn't seize this chance, their previous efforts would be in vain. Not only would their sacrifices go unrewarded, but she might even lose her princess identity and face relentless pursuit.
Killing Han Lingdi could bring unimaginable gains, but failing to do so would mean facing unimaginable consequences. So, even if it meant enduring Lu Hai Kong's powerful strike, she had to eliminate Han Lingdi.
"There's a chance. The distance between us is far. I can take him out before Lu Hai Kong can act!"
When people are desperate, their true nature often reveals itself. They have no energy left for pretense. This was Gao Yang at this moment.
In her desperation, her cloying smile vanished, replaced by boundless coldness and killing intent. Looking at the person who had suddenly changed, under the pressure of the imperial guard, Han Lingdi, beyond fear, she deeply realized her own foolishness. He had actually indulged such a person.
"Who allows you to kill in front of me?"
Lu Hai Kong's arrogant and domineering words rang out, followed by a "Puchi!" sound as the arrow pierced flesh. A purple arrow, like a beam of light, struck Gao Yang.
Lu Hai Kong was astonishingly skilled in archery. His casual shot carried the power of a mortar.
As the arrow light struck Gao Yang, the terrifying force within it pierced through her two layers of armor, penetrating ten centimeters into her body, and sent her flying several meters to collide with a nearby wall.
Gao Yang had just hit the wall, still dazed by the impact, when several purple beams of light flashed, and four arrows simultaneously pinned her limbs to the wall.
Pinned to the wall, Gao Yang's face contorted with excruciating pain and terror. As she realized what was happening, she prepared to make a move.
"I advise you not to act rashly. The next arrow will go straight into your forehead!"
Lu Hai Kong's icy words, accompanied by intense killing intent, froze Gao Yang in her place. She dared not move.
Gao Yang, pinned to the wall, watched Lu Hai Kong approach. Her eyes narrowed. "How can you be here? Aren't you severely injured?"
Lu Hai Kong paid no heed to her question. As Gao Yang was pinned, he strode in with his bow and arrow, heading straight for Han Lingdi.
Watching Lu Hai Kong approach, Han Lingdi's face was filled with shock.
The Han Ling Emperor, somewhat unsure of how to react to Lu Hai Kong, felt a mixture of embarrassment and excitement. He hadn't expected that at this critical juncture, the one who stepped forward to save him from Gao Yang's hands was Lu Hai Kong.
Reflecting on his previous actions towards Lu Hai Kong and his recent predicament, the Han Ling Emperor felt a bit awkward.
However, after some hesitation, the Han Ling Emperor stood up when Lu Hai Kong entered, slightly adjusting his disheveled appearance and picking up the fallen Imperial Seal that had been pinned to the wall by Gao Yang's arrow.
The Han Ling Emperor thought that, despite Lu Hai Kong's previous offenses against him and even his near-attack on the Imperial City of Luoyang, he was, after all, saved by Lu Hai Kong. Moreover, after a near-death experience at the gates of hell, the Han Ling Emperor felt a sense of profound enlightenment.
Adding to this was Gao Yang's previous conversation, which made the Han Ling Emperor feel that he had perhaps been somewhat unfair to Lu Hai Kong. This guy was indeed a loyal and dedicated official, so he decided to display the demeanor of an emperor and deal lightly with Lu Hai Kong's previous offenses, except for the matter of Princess Yue Er, which couldn't be undone.
This thought barely crossed the Han Ling Emperor's mind when Lu Hai Kong approached him.
The Han Ling Emperor almost envisioned a scenario where Lu Hai Kong would proclaim something along the lines of 'I've come to save you!' But before he could utter a word, the Han Ling Emperor found himself grasped by a powerful palm around his neck, lifting him up.
It wasn't until Lu Hai Kong released him that the Han Ling Emperor realized Lu Hai Kong's gaze towards him was never particularly friendly.
"Your Majesty, you didn't think I came to save you, did you?" Lu Hai Kong asked with a mocking tone, his eyes full of playfulness.
"I have to say, you're thinking too much. It's not about her, I just needed to confirm something with you."
Lu Hai Kong pointed at Gao Yang, who was pinned to the wall by an arrow, and asked the question that concerned him the most.
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"Is Yue Er the one you're suppressing?"
Lu Hai Kong asked this question, and as he spoke, the terrifying killing intent that had been brewing in the Corpse Sea of Blood suddenly burst forth.
The Han Ling Emperor, having lost the Imperial Seal, was now just an ordinary middle-aged fat man. Facing Lu Hai Kong's terrifying killing intent at this moment, the Han Ling Emperor couldn't hold his ground. He was directly grabbed by Lu Hai Kong and lifted by the neck.
The Han Ling Emperor felt utterly humiliated, his royal dignity trampled upon.
This feeling made the Han Ling Emperor almost lose his mind, but before he could, Lu Hai Kong took new action.
"Is that so? Then thank you for your answer. Please rest for a moment."
Lu Hai Kong gave the Han Ling Emperor a deep look, then swiftly moved to Gao Yang's side. Before Gao Yang could react, Lu Hai Kong punched her softly in the abdomen.
Cruel, incredibly cruel. Gao Yang, despite being a charming and beautiful young lady, couldn't withstand Lu Hai Kong's sudden and powerful punch, even though he didn't use his full strength. Gao Yang immediately spat out a mouthful of blood.
If one looked closely, they would notice a one-centimeter-long token in the blood Gao Yang coughed up.
"I said, no funny business!" Lu Hai Kong said coldly, moving to Gao Yang's side and thoroughly searching her body, removing all her hidden items.
After taking off Gao Yang's hidden items and touching her soft and warm body, Lu Hai Kong's gaze turned cold: "Now we can have a proper talk."
(End of Chapter)
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