Chapter 18 Ye Tiandi: Oh no! Yao Guang is coming to kill me with the Emperor Soldier_2
Beneath him, Jing Ni's hair was disheveled, her cheeks flushed. Her arms were smooth, like exquisite jade, pale and delicate, her fingers slender and perfect. Her voluptuous, graceful body, akin to a jade serpent, seemed sculpted from pink crystal, swaying like smoke or willow in the breeze. Indeed, hers was a beauty's waist, a blade that could scrape the very bones.
His speed isn't bad at all! Hongmeng thought with satisfaction, seeing Yue Buqun standing in the starry sky. He knew Yue Buqun longed to explore the cosmos, so he had specially bestowed upon him the Supreme Divine Artifact, the Purple Extreme Wings. The Purple Extreme Wings were unparalleled in speed and sharpness, allowing Yue Buqun to move through the starry sky as fast as lightning, as comfortably as a fish in water—truly an essential artifact for exploration.
Fortunately, Yue Buqun had not disappointed him. He hadn't become lost in a life of comfort and pleasure and had quickly embarked on his solitary journey through the starry sky. With Yue Buqun taking the lead, the other members of the group would surely strive even harder. Hongmeng had taken a quick look. It wasn't just Yue Buqun; most members' home worlds had similar life-bearing worlds nearby, suitable for use as Divine Spirit Ranches.
"My God..." Jing Ni's seductive voice echoed in his ear, and Hongmeng refocused his mind. At this moment, he couldn't be bothered to watch the group members chatting idly; he focused all his attention on the beautiful woman before him. Was chatting in the group more entertaining than spending time with Jing Ni?
Jing Ni's face was flushed, her eyes hazy, her red lips slightly parted, her breath as fragrant as orchids. These were symptoms of deep intoxication—the poison of foxy charm. It needed a thorough cure.
「Within God's kingdom.」
It was thriving and prosperous; heroic spirits—all female—strove vigorously, cultivating diligently. Hongmeng, while consolidating his Cultivation Level and comprehending the mysteries of the Heavenly God Realm, also rewarded these heroic spirits for their diligent cultivation, guiding them in their practice. Life was fulfilling, joyful, delightful, and nourishing.
Everyone was busy with their own endeavors, attending to their own affairs. Gao Yao was also busy.
「In the Mythical World.」
Gao Yao had become the Qin Kingdom's National Teacher and established the Hongmeng Divine Sect. On this particular day, he had his men capture Yi Xiaochuan and Liu Bang and bring them back.
"This is a grave injustice!"
"What crime have I committed? On what grounds are you arresting me?"
"I am Liu Bang, the Chief of Sishui Pavilion! I'm an exceedingly good person! You've arrested the wrong man!" Liu Bang, tightly bound by guards, loudly proclaimed his innocence all the way.
Suddenly, he saw Yi Xiaochuan also being escorted by guards. A glint appeared in his eyes as he thought, Damn it! Could it be that this brat committed some offense and implicated me?
Damn it all, this jinx! Liu Bang cursed inwardly, completely forgetting how he had previously freeloaded off Yi Xiaochuan, and even drugged both Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao, passing them off as laborers.
"Huh, Big Brother? How did you get captured too?" Yi Xiaochuan asked in surprise upon seeing Liu Bang.
"Who are you calling Big Brother!" Liu Bang's face hardened. He yelled at the officers escorting him, "Gentlemen, I am truly innocent! I have absolutely no connection to this kid! Please, let me go!"
"What's all the shouting about? Behave yourself! If you offend the National Teacher, ten lives wouldn't be enough to save you!" one of the guards scolded, kicking the ruffian Liu Bang before dragging him further inside.
"National Teacher? What National Teacher?" Liu Bang was baffled, and Yi Xiaochuan looked equally bewildered. He was a historical archaeology major and had never heard of a position called "National Teacher" in the Qin Kingdom.
"Old Gao?" Suddenly, Yi Xiaochuan's eyes widened as he saw a familiar figure walking towards him. However, this Gao Yao was dressed in lavish silks and brocades, the very picture of a high-ranking official. His demeanor was worlds apart from the Gao Yao he knew, making it hard for him to believe his eyes.
Seeing Gao Yao, Liu Bang instantly understood why he had been captured. It's him! I'm done for!
He had previously worried that Yi Xiaochuan was too clever. If Yi Xiaochuan entered the palace, he might get promoted and eventually seek revenge, which would be disastrous for Liu Bang. So, he had arranged for Yi Xiaochuan to go repair the Great Wall and sent the seemingly less intelligent Gao Yao into the palace to become a eunuch. However, he had never in his wildest dreams imagined that the somewhat foolish-looking Gao Yao would achieve such a meteoric rise.
"Xiaochuan, it's been a long time!" Gao Yao said with profound meaning as he approached Yi Xiaochuan.
"Old Gao, it really is you! Did you have me brought here?" Yi Xiaochuan was overjoyed. If it was Gao Yao, then he was saved.
"Correct!" Gao Yao nodded and then ordered his men to untie Yi Xiaochuan.
"Brother Xiaochuan, it truly is you! My eyes must have been playing tricks on me earlier; I didn't even recognize you. It's so wonderful to see you!" Liu Bang, realizing it was better to appeal to Yi Xiaochuan than to Gao Yao, immediately put on a shameless, fawning expression. Then, turning to Gao Yao, he said, "Brother Gao, congratulations on your incredible success and rapid advancement! This is truly a cause for celebration!"
"Big Brother, it's alright. I'll untie you!" Yi Xiaochuan, ignoring Liu Bang's earlier abrupt change in attitude, moved to untie him.
"Xiaochuan, do you realize Liu Bang was the one who had you sent to the frontier to repair the Great Wall? Just now, he pretended not to know you because he was afraid you'd implicate him. And you still call him 'Big Brother'?" Although Gao Yao knew the plot, he had once considered Yi Xiaochuan a sworn brother. Perhaps reality is different from the script, he thought. Therefore, he wanted to see Yi Xiaochuan's reaction for himself one last time.
"Big Brother, were you the one who sent me to repair the Great Wall?" Yi Xiaochuan asked, turning to Liu Bang upon hearing Gao Yao's words.
"Xiaochuan, ah, Big Brother had no choice..." Liu Bang wailed, tears and snot streaming down his face as he recounted his supposed hardships and how his hands were tied.
Gao Yao watched Liu Bang's performance with an internal sneer.
"Old Gao, Big Brother was forced into it, and aren't we all fine now? How about we just let it go?" Yi Xiaochuan, his saintly compassion flaring up, looked at Gao Yao and tried to persuade him.
"Do you have any idea what I endured? He sent me to the palace to become a eunuch, and you want me to just 'let it go'?"