Ultimative Intelligenz

Kapitel 42

Hua Jiuye's words were firm and resounding, immediately putting the black-robed men beside her on guard, who all looked at the two of them with wary eyes.

His lazy and gloomy gaze swept over everyone present, as if a cold wind had swept through, causing everyone to shiver involuntarily.

Hua Jiuye leaned lazily against Shen Zhili's shoulder, her expression suddenly becoming very strange.

Shen Zhili felt the heavy weight on her shoulder and pushed him away, saying, "It's so heavy, don't lean closer."

Hua Jiuye whispered in her ear, "I didn't want to either..." He swallowed hard, swallowing the metallic taste in his mouth, and couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, the poison has taken effect, take me away quickly. If we're found out, we're both dead."

Shen Zhili: "..."

How could you let me down at such a crucial moment?! Damn it!

As it turns out, not everyone can do the job of "borrowing the tiger's power" well.

At least, Shen Zhili couldn't handle it.

An hour later, the two of them were squatting in the dungeon of the Gu King's Palace, while the giant python Xiaohua was imprisoned alone.

Shen Zhili thought with endless frustration.

What terrible things has she done this year to have such bad luck?

You should know that if Utabuki hadn't signaled not to kill Hana Hisaya, they would probably both be beheaded by now.

A hand landed on her shoulder, sliding down to her collarbone, gently caressing it. A husky, magnetic, alluring voice, filled with boundless desire, said:

"Give me……"

Shen Zhili silently thought to himself: Here you go, here you go, here you go, sister!

Chapter 36

It has happened countless times, and Hua Jiuye has long since become accustomed to the pain.

However… the backlash from the Gu Emperor caused such a trembling, soul-crushing thirst that he felt utterly drained…

Emptiness, utter emptiness.

Without the suppression of the giant python's blood, the thirst emanating from every inch of his body clamored, almost tearing his mind apart.

If he had never tried it, it would have been fine, but suddenly losing it would have been a disaster for someone who was already addicted.

With her back against the wall, Hua Jiuye curled up tightly, biting her lip so hard that blood dripped from the corner of her mouth, completely unaware of it.

He wanted it, he really wanted it...

I can't stop thinking about it...

A dungeon, a secret room, dimly lit, with a man and a woman.

For Shen Zhili, who was completely helpless, this was not a good situation at all.

The hand lingered on her collarbone, as if something alluring was attached to it.

Shen Zhili pressed down on Hua Jiuye's hand, her fingers gripping his pulse point, and looked up at Hua Jiuye: "What do you want?"

Hua Jiuye's eyes turned bloodshot, and her voice was muffled: "Blood..." but it was enough for her to recognize it.

Shen Zhili's heart sank.

Given her constitution, what bleeding meant couldn't be clearer...

Finally, she sighed, slightly loosened her collar to reveal her slender neck, knelt down, leaned forward, and brought her thin skin close to Hua Jiuye's lips, saying, "Drink the blood if you want it, but hey, don't drink too much, or I'll die..."

Sharp teeth pierced the skin and were immediately pulled out.

Hua Jiuye leaned on Shen Zhili's shoulder, breathing softly, her fingers pressing against the small wound on Shen Zhili's neck: "Don't move." After a pause, she said with difficulty, "Even if my senior brother is at his worst, he won't be reduced to relying on your blood..."

Shen Zhili: "Why are you still being stubborn at a time like this! You've already made a move, don't waste it..."

Hua Jiuye impatiently covered her mouth: "I told you not to move."

The sweet, metallic scent of blood filled the air.

Shen Zhili's blood, in particular, carried an indescribable fragrance that made his mouth dry.

The dungeon fell silent for a moment, with only Hua Jiuye's slightly heavy breathing remaining.

His breath was cold, while Shen Zhili's was warm.

It felt like a moment had passed, yet also like an eternity, as Hua Jiuye slowly released her and retreated to the side alone.

The dungeon was dimly lit, and Hua Jiuye was completely hidden in the darkness, making her indistinct.

He didn't speak, and Shen Zhili didn't know what to say either.

After a long while, she poked Hana Kuya.

"Hey, senior brother, are you alright?"

Hua Jiuye turned her head with a cold face: "Do you really want something to happen to me?"

Shen Zhili raised her hands in surrender, saying, "No! I didn't!"

The soft orange light illuminated one side of Shen Zhili's face. Her appearance wasn't stunning, but it appeared even softer under the light. Her contours were gentle, her features were soft, and even the curve of her lips seemed mild, as if she would never get angry.

However she was treated, she always seemed to remain so bright and gentle.

Like a ray of sunshine.

So even the anger and resentment directed at her melted away like ice and snow, becoming less clear.

"come over."

Hua Jiuye waved to Shen Zhili.

Shen Zhili hesitated for a moment, but Hua Jiuye had already impatiently pulled her into his arms.

He was embraced by a soft, fragrant body, yet he couldn't feel any romantic feelings. However, the warmth seemed to flow from his body into his heart, as if he were still in the carefree days of Huichun Valley many years ago.

Even the backlash from the Gu poison that they had just tried their best to suppress became insignificant.

She didn't need to know how much effort he put into restraining himself from wanting to destroy her, nor did she need to know what he had encountered in the Southern Frontier, because even with all his hatred, he had never truly wanted to kill her for a single moment.

But why...?

Why did she choose to side with Shen Tianxing back then...?

Clearly...

Hua Jiuye's eyes darkened sharply. She stepped back slightly and asked, "Shen Zhili, back then you..."

Before the words were finished, footsteps came from the dungeon entrance.

As if suddenly awakened, Hua Jiuye abruptly pushed Shen Zhili away and looked sharply at the newcomer.

The black-robed man who came to deliver the order couldn't help but tremble before saying, "Hua Jiuye, the master summons you."

Two chains, each as thick as a finger, tightly bound Hua Jiuye. Still weak from the recent effects of the Gu poison, Hua Jiuye was powerless to resist and was carried away, staggering.

Shen Zhili leaned against the cell door, worried. Even if she saved Gechui later, there was no guarantee that Gechui wouldn't take her anger out on Hua Jiuye. Fortunately, Gechui probably wouldn't kill Hua Jiuye...

only……

Shen Zhili couldn't help but recall the crisscrossing scars she had seen on Hua Jiuye's body when she applied medicine to him before.

Shaking the prison door, Shen Zhili was filled with dejection. If she hadn't been careless and been caught by Ge Chui, how could she have implicated Hua Jiuye?

A cold laugh reached my ears.

Shen Zhili glared at her angrily: "What are you laughing at?"

It was an extremely hoarse male voice. Because his figure was completely obscured by the cage, Shen Zhili couldn't see his face clearly: "Of course, I'm laughing because someone is going to be unlucky. I love seeing people suffer the most."

Shen Zhili: "...Do you believe I can make you unlucky even through the cage?"

The other person coughed and said, "Young lady, do you know which official summoned him?"

Shen Zhili paused for a moment, then asked, "Isn't it a song and dance performance?"

The other person chuckled: "If it were Ge Chui, that would be fine. Can't you recognize the clothes of the two people who kidnapped him? They are clearly from the Elder Hall." He laughed again, his hoarse laughter sounding extremely sinister in the dungeon. "The Elder Hall's methods are the most insidious. You should really pray for your lover."

Shen Zhili: "He's not mine..." Her tone grew more urgent, "...Wait, what do you mean by 'insidious'? What are they taking him to do?"

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Central Plains.

The longsword was as smooth as a tether, extremely obedient in his hands. With a few swift movements, the blade had already struck several people in quick succession.

He leaped into the air, his movements graceful and swift, his sword swirling like a pool of autumn water. With a few clangs, those surrounding him were instantly blasted away, falling to the ground and howling in pain, no longer able to fight.

The man sheathed his sword, then held the blade, still in its scabbard, horizontally backward. The attacker screamed and fell to the ground, followed by the people behind him who fell like dominoes.

Looking at that person again, his face still held a bright smile, which chilled one to the bone.

Su Wanzhi nervously ate sunflower seeds: "Won't something bad happen like this?"

Ji Ke fed Su Wanzhi a piece of watermelon, which was extremely refreshing and cooling on the hot summer day. Seeing that Su Wanzhi ate it obediently, Ji Ke smiled and said, "Don't worry. Although it is a bit difficult to prevent his sword from being used to hurt people, the Imperial Guards are also afraid to kill him. Overall, it is still fair."

Su Wanzhi: That's not what we were talking about!

Ji Ke paused for a moment: "Then you are..."

Su Wanzhi turned her head and said in a very doubtful tone, "I'm wondering if he'll really be able to escape from among the ten thousand if he keeps fighting like this... His progress these past few days has been terrifying. What if we train him to become the best in the world? That would be horrifying..."

Ji Ke stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "That is a problem. Hmm, I'll have Qi Xu borrow another ten thousand men from the neighboring prefecture."

Su Wanzhi shook the sunflower seed shells: "Isn't this too much again..." After all, they are her own children, and she still felt a little reluctant to use excessive force.

Ji Ke laughed, "Jade must be carved to become a useful object, so you don't need to worry too much..." He put his arm around Su Wanzhi's waist and said, "Stop looking, let's go back."

Su Wanzhi asked, puzzled, "Go back? What for?"

Ji Ke looked up at the sky: "Xiao Dingluan said he wants a little sister, let's try our best..."

Su Wanzhi: "..."

On the other side.

Qingxing clung to the wall, watching the figures locked in fierce combat with concern: "Our lord has been fighting for the first ten days, returning each day covered in wounds only to come back the next day. Isn't this too much..."

While wiping the leather whip in her hand, Zhai Feng said casually, "The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is. Even his aunt and uncle aren't worried, so why are you, an outsider, so anxious! Besides..." She looked up and couldn't help but grab Qingxing's shoulder excitedly, "Do you know how long I've been waiting for him to get beaten up! This guy's recovery ability is insane. Ordinary injuries heal almost completely in two days. It's rare to see him get beaten up steadily and continuously. Don't you feel refreshed and invigorated all over?"

Qingxing: "...Don't be like that, he is still our lord."

Zhai Feng withdrew her hand, gazing into the distance with endless melancholy: "Your Rain Division members are always away from home, so you don't understand how hateful this guy is. He's so hateful that you want to tear his skin off and devour his flesh."