NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 11:
Chapter 11: A Hero Does Not Bow to Beauty:
“So what if he does? First of all, as the Prime Minister, he naturally holds a certain degree of authority in interrogations, and besides, his target is none other than his own clan members.”
“Even if we take the worst-case scenario, and he is found guilty of abusing his power, the punishment would be nothing more than a superficial wound to Shen Yuan. It wouldn’t affect him in any significant way.”
Qin Yang quickly added, “But at least we still have this opportunity, don’t we?”
Yun Zhan nodded.
The matter could be seen as either significant or trivial, depending on whether His Majesty was willing to take action against Shen Yuan.
With this thought in mind, Yun Zhan immediately contacted Wei Qi, who was also eager to suppress Shen Yuan, hoping he could take full advantage of this situation.
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Meanwhile, at the Shen residence…
After returning home, Shen Yuan secluded himself in his room to regulate his breathing. At this moment, he could faintly sense a fluctuation of spiritual power in his eyes. It seemed that his pupil power was about to reach a new level.
Activating the Thousand Illusion Spirit Pupil, his originally dark pupils instantly turned a deep azure blue, emitting a faint, ghostly glow. In the darkness, they resembled two flickering blue flames.
“In the original novel, Shen Yuan’s pupil power didn’t advance this quickly, did it? Could it be an effect of my transmigration? I feel like my pupil power is growing at an incredible rate.”
Normally, Shen Yuan’s progress in cultivating his eye technique wasn’t this exaggerated. However, ever since he suppressed Qin Yang, he felt that his Thousand Illusion Spirit Pupil was advancing at an astonishing speed.
“Could it be that suppressing these protagonists enhances my pupil techniques?”
Of course, this was merely Shen Yuan’s speculation.
Whether it was true or not, he needed to test it further.
“Damn it! Everyone else who transmigrates gets a system to make everything effortless. Whenever they fall into trouble, their system helps them out. But look at me—I have to experiment just to figure out my own abilities.”
After pondering for a while, Shen Yuan realized that in three days, the Hundred Sect Assembly hosted by Chongyun Peak would take place.
In the original plot, it was at this very event that Qin Yang showcased his talents, defeating the proud and aloof Holy Maiden of the Demon Sect, Chi Xueji. Over time, Chi Xueji grew fond of Qin Yang, and her initial interest eventually turned into love.
In the end, Chi Xueji betrayed the Demon Sect to be with Qin Yang, choosing to elope with him.
Back when Shen Yuan first read this part, he found it rather enjoyable. But looking back now, wasn’t Chi Xueji just another version of Shen Xiao’er?
The Demon Sect had invested countless resources into Chi Xueji and even pushed her to the position of Holy Maiden, hoping she would revive the sect. Yet in the end, she betrayed them for a man.
As if a woman couldn’t live without a man!
Moments of romance fade in an instant, but grand ambitions endure for generations to come!
Love, vows, and promises—how could they ever compare to standing at the pinnacle and ruling the world?
A true man of valor should aspire to be an unrivaled hero. How could he stoop and bow to a woman’s whims?
Now that he was aware of the future plot, there was no way he would let Qin Yang have such an easy time.
To weaken Qin Yang’s strength, he had to ensure that Chi Xueji stayed far away from him.
Moreover, this would be a perfect opportunity to test his theory—whether suppressing Qin Yang again would further enhance his pupil power.
With this thought, Shen Yuan gently tapped the summoning jade at his waist.
In an instant, a graceful figure knelt before him.
“Master.”
“How is the situation at Yin Xu Valley?”
Yin Xu Valley was a force Shen Yuan had secretly established in the martial world. Its leader, known as Yin Wuji, was a figure clad in black robes and a ghostly mask, feared across the land.
In reality, Yin Wuji didn’t exist. Since Shen Yuan had secretly supported Yin Xu Valley from the shadows, he appointed You Ruo as its leader under the alias Yin Wuji.
Naturally, such a clandestine organization couldn’t have any direct ties to Shen Yuan, so You Ruo’s identity had to remain a secret. To maintain the illusion, she concealed her figure in black robes, wore a ghostly mask, and commanded the sect under the alias Yin Wuji.
To establish authority, Yin Xu Valley had once annihilated three sects in succession.
At the time, You Ruo was no match for them, so Shen Yuan had personally taken on the role of Yin Wuji for a period.
After the massacre, Yin Xu Valley’s notorious reputation was solidified. Once the dust settled, Shen Yuan handed over full control to You Ruo.
To outsiders, the leader of Yin Xu Valley was still the formidable and mysterious Yin Wuji. No one would have imagined that Yin Wuji was actually a woman.
After all, for You Ruo, changing her voice was an effortless skill. Not only could she imitate a man’s voice, but she had mastered countless vocal tones.
“Everything is running smoothly in Yin Xu Valley. I have assigned personnel to handle all matters, and thanks to our fearsome reputation, no one dares to provoke us.”
“In that case, have Yin Wuji attend the Hundred Sect Assembly hosted by White Cloud Sect in three days.”
“But, Master, Yin Xu Valley did not receive an invitation from White Cloud Sect.”
“Hmph, so what? In the entire Northern Qi Immortal Empire, I go wherever I please. Does Yin Wuji need White Cloud Sect’s permission to attend?”
You Ruo cupped her fists. “Understood, Master.”
“This time, you must showcase Yin Xu Valley’s strength to the world.”
As he spoke, Shen Yuan handed You Ruo a small jade bottle filled with green pills.
“Master, this is…”
“Madness Pills.”
“Master, this is too valuable… I can’t accept it.”
“Take it. Yin Xu Valley’s reputation must not be tarnished. I still need it to handle matters that I cannot publicly address.”
“Yes!”
You Ruo no longer refused and carefully stored the Madness Pills. Despite her composed demeanor, a sense of joy stirred within her heart.
The preciousness of Madness Pills was well known, and she never expected the master to be willing to give her so many.
“I cannot let Master down. I must win the championship at the Hundred Sect Assembly!”
“Enough, there’s no time to waste. Set off for Yin Xu Valley now. I’ll see you in three days at White Cloud Sect.”
“Master, will you also be attending the assembly?”
Shen Yuan only responded with a subtle smile and waved his hand, signaling her to leave.
You Ruo did not inquire further and departed respectfully.
After she left, Shen Yuan’s eyes darkened as they landed on a nearby table, where scissors and sewing needles lay untouched.
“That Princess Qianrou has quite the physique… She’s still holding on without any sign of trouble. But the longer it takes, the worse it will get. When it finally erupts, the pain will be unbearable.”
In the darkness, only Shen Yuan’s blue pupils flickered with an eerie light.
“Princess Qianrou, you must endure… or else, all my plans will be in vain.”