98: Chapter 98: The Plan for Parting, the Joint Trial by Three Judicial Offices

Hearing Nangong Xue's words, tinged with a hint of grievance and jealousy, Su Yun finally turned his head as if he had just remembered her.

Letting go of Zi Yun in his arms, he walked over to Nangong Xue, reached out to tweak her nose, and spoke with a tone of amusement and dominance.

"What's the rush? You're mine now; do you think I'd just leave you be?"

A simple sentence, yet it made Nangong Xue's heart bloom with joy instantly, and her previous petty emotions vanished into thin air.

That's right, I'm already his. How could he possibly treat me poorly?

"Keep a close eye on the Heavenly Sovereign Alliance."

A calculating light flickered in Su Yun's eyes.

"Now that the higher-ups of the Southern Region's Righteous Path are basically under your control, it's the perfect time to consolidate power."

"While I'm away, just focus on your Cultivation and firmly grasp the entire Southern Region in your hands first."

Hearing the implication of his imminent departure, the eyes of Nangong Xue, which had just lit up from being entrusted with a heavy responsibility, dimmed instantly.

Subconsciously, she moved half a step forward, her red lips parting slightly as if to say something to make him stay, but it ultimately turned into a barely audible sigh.

Her beautiful eyes shimmered with ripples, filled with deep reluctance and attachment, as if she wanted to carve the image of this man deep into her heart.

With Su Yun's words, Nangong Xue felt at ease. Although she had submitted to him, at least he hadn't stripped her of her own power.

Though her heart was filled with reluctance at Su Yun's departure, at the thought that this was for their shared "great ambition," she forcibly suppressed her girlish emotions and nodded heavily, her tone incredibly firm:

"Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down!"

To better assist Su Yun and to make herself stronger to be worthy of this man.

Nangong Xue even took the initiative to hand over the Heavenly Sovereign Alliance's highest authority Privilege Token to Su Yun, making it easy for him to mobilize all the alliance's resources.

After some tenderness and planning, Su Yun decided not to delay any longer and prepared to return to the Mysterious Maiden Sect immediately.

However, just as he was about to leave, the new "pendant" in his arms wouldn't have it.

"Husband, where are you going?"

After losing her memory, Fairy Ziyun's mind was like that of a child; she had developed an extreme dependency on Su Yun and would practically never leave his side.

Upon hearing that Su Yun was leaving, she immediately grabbed his sleeve tightly, her small face filled with tension and anxiety, terrified of being left behind.

"Wherever Husband goes, I go!"

Just then, several Elders of the Heavenly Sovereign Alliance, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, saw this scene outside the hall and were instantly shocked.

"Alliance Leader! You... you're awake?"

"Wonderful! Alliance Leader, you've finally recovered!"

These Elders had been planted with blood seeds by Nangong Xue before; although they didn't dare to resist, they still had feelings for Fairy Ziyun in their hearts.

Seeing their former Alliance Leader regain her senses, they were all extremely excited and stepped forward one after another.

They tried to persuade Fairy Ziyun to stay and take charge of the Heavenly Sovereign Alliance once again.

"Alliance Leader, you can't leave! The Heavenly Sovereign Alliance cannot be without you!"

"Yes, Alliance Leader, Acting Alliance Leader Nangong, she..."

Before one Elder could finish his sentence, he was glared back by Nangong Xue's icy gaze.

"Presumptuous!"

Nangong Xue's phoenix eyes held authority, and her body emitted the terrifying Aura of the Late Stage Void Refining.

"My Revered Master has just recovered from a serious illness, and her Divine Soul is not yet stable; she needs rest! If anyone dares say another word, don't blame me for being merciless!"

The Elders trembled under her Aura and didn't dare to speak another word.

They watched their once wise and mighty Alliance Leader follow a young man like a little wife, step by step. Although their faces were full of helplessness and heartache, they could only seethe in silence.

Finally, under Nangong Xue's domineering suppression and her reluctant gaze, Su Yun took Fairy Ziyun and boarded the immortal boat back to the Mysterious Maiden Sect.

...

Above the sea of clouds, the immortal boat broke through layers of mist, flying forward steadily.

Inside the cabin, however, the atmosphere was anything but steady.

One could even say it was a state of mutual hostility.

Leng Hanshuang, Phoenix Unrivaled, Lin Rou, and Liu Yuqin were surrounding Su Yun.

Each woman's face was more unsightly than the last, as black as the bottom of a pot.

And the focus of their anger was naturally the stunning woman in white who had been clinging to Su Yun like a human pendant since she got on the boat—Fairy Ziyun.

Su Yun went out once and not only "converted" that enchantress Nangong Xue but also happened to abduct the former leader of the Righteous Path?

What was this?

Going on a business trip and expanding the business while he was at it?

"Lin Chen, don't you think you owe us an explanation?"

Leng Hanshuang's tone was icy, her hand already resting on her sword hilt. She felt like her lungs were about to burst with anger.

Phoenix Unrivaled didn't speak, but her narrow phoenix eyes also flickered with a dangerous light.

Lin Rou and Liu Yuqin also had faces full of resentment.

A grand "Joint Trial" officially began.

However, before Su Yun could even open his mouth to explain, Fairy Ziyun in his arms didn't understand the concept of reading the room at all.

She just felt that the way these pretty sisters were looking at her was very fierce, which made her a bit scared.

So, she couldn't help but shrink into Su Yun's arms, then raised an innocent face and asked curiously in a soft, sweet voice.

"Husband, why are these sisters so mean? Do they not like me?"

That crisp and pleasant "Husband" was like a ladle of cold water being poured into a boiling pot of oil.

The entire cabin exploded instantly!

"Husband?!"

Leng Hanshuang could no longer restrain herself. With a shing, her long sword left its scabbard, the tip pointing directly at Su Yun as she called out his real name without hesitation.

"Su Yun! You bastard! If you don't explain yourself clearly today, I... I'll castrate you!"

Phoenix Unrivaled was also so angry that her chest heaved violently, and she said through gritted teeth.

"Well, well, I haven't seen you for just a few days, and you've already found a mother for your child?"

Seeing an asura field battle about to break out, Su Yun felt his head throbbing.

Explanation?

How could he explain this?

Tell them she lost her memory and he tricked her into thinking he was her husband?

If he said that, they would probably skin him alive on the spot.

Seeing that reasoning was out of the question, Su Yun made a prompt decision and chose the simplest and most effective method.

"Family discipline!"

A sharp light flashed in Su Yun's eyes, giving them no chance to continue their outburst.

The door slammed shut with a heavy "thud."

Immediately after, a soundproofing barrier enveloped the entire room.

As for what happened next in the room, that was not for outsiders to know.

In short, when the immortal boat was about to arrive at the Mysterious Maiden Sect, the room door finally opened again.

Leng Hanshuang and the other three women walked strangely, their eyes full of resentment.

Although they were still very unhappy about Zi Yun's presence, at least they weren't shouting about killing anymore.

Su Yun had used practical actions to make them deeply understand one truth—who exactly was the head of this household.

Looking at the restored "harmony" of his harem, Su Yun nodded in satisfaction.

However, just then, Phoenix Unrivaled, who had been leaning in his arms, suddenly had a slight change in expression.

She took out a transmission Jade Slip from her storage ring, which was flashing with a piercing blood-red light.

After reading the information in the Jade Slip, Phoenix Unrivaled's expression instantly became incredibly grave, even carrying a hint of... panic.

She looked up at Su Yun and said in a heavy tone.

"Lin Chen, something happened in... Wu Zhou."