123: Traitor, are you really that excited?

Half a day later.

The grand competition for the younger generation of the Chu Clan had concluded, and the nineteen spots each found their owner.

Qin Wushang was about to leave when he was stopped by a waft of fragrance.

The beautiful woman, Princess Chu Yuelian, walked forward with a smile, her tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable intimacy as she said,

“Wushang, the clan matters are settled. Would you like to come with Third Aunt to the Grand Princess' Estate for a visit? Your Third Uncle often talks about you.”

Qin Wushang cupped his hands and politely declined.

“Thank you for Third Aunt’s kind invitation.”

“However, after successive battles recently, my cultivation seems to be fluctuating. This Junior needs to find a quiet place to cultivate and settle down, so I'm afraid I won't be able to visit.”

“Oh?”

Princess Chu Yuelian’s beautiful eyes shifted, as if seeing through his concerns. She smiled charmingly and said directly,

“Don’t worry, your Third Uncle… isn’t home.”

“Third Uncle isn’t home?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Wushang showed a hint of surprise.

He scrutinized the mature Princess Chu Yuelian from head to toe, and immediately thought of something rather stimulating!

Third Uncle isn’t home!

She couldn't be hinting at something, could she?

No way!

Qin Wushang, you must be crazy to think such things! Cut it out!

But why did she emphasize that Third Uncle wasn't home?

It had to be admitted, Princess Chu Yuelian was truly beautiful, no less stunning than Chu Yuehua.

As expected of sisters born from the same mother; even as a mother of two children, time had left few traces on her.

At this moment, Chu Zhixia, who was behind her, immediately nodded vigorously.

Her clear voice said, “That’s right, Brother Wushang, my father isn’t here, so you don’t need to worry.”

“And even if father were home, even though you also have the Qin surname, he has never held any grudges against you all.”

The young girl's eyes were clear and sincere.

Beside them, Chu Qingci was even more eager, tugging at Qin Wushang’s sleeve and shouting, “Brother, my dad really isn’t here!”

“Just go, let me see if you really have the talent of a Great Emperor, as they say!”

The young man’s eyes were filled with admiration and curiosity.

Princess Chu Yuelian smiled gently and said, “Actually, it’s Qingci who wants to invite you, but he’s too shy to say it himself, so he had to ask me to speak.”

“Not only is your Third Uncle truly not home, but you also don’t need to feel awkward about him. Although he doesn’t acknowledge those with the Qin surname, he praised you when he heard your name last time!”

Upon hearing this, Qin Wushang found it difficult to refuse!

The Third Uncle he had never met was also said to be a Prodigy, with incredibly terrifying talent. It was precisely because of this that the previous Great Chu Emperor, the Martial God, had requested him to marry into the family.

He actually didn't want to get involved with this relative, but he also didn't have the habit of slapping a smiling face.

Just as he was about to find another excuse, a cold voice came from not far away.

“Sister.”

Everyone turned around to see Empress Chu Yuehua standing quietly not far away, having appeared at some unknown time.

The moonlight cast a layer of clear radiance around her, her face was peerless, and her temperament was ethereal, like a great Celestial Maiden from the Guanghan Palace.

The crowd automatically parted, creating a path. No one dared to look directly at her imposing presence, all lowering their heads.

Chu Yuehua calmly looked at Princess Chu Yuelian, her tone indifferent, and continued, “This Rebellious Disciple must accompany me into the palace tonight; there are important matters to discuss.”

“I’m afraid he won’t be able to bother you at your estate, Sister.”

A fleeting hint of surprise flashed in Princess Chu Yuelian’s eyes, then she quickly resumed her gentle smile, accommodating gracefully.

“Since Your Majesty has personally requested him, how dare I, as an elder sister, contend with Your Majesty?”

Chu Yuehua nodded slightly, her tone softening a bit.

“Sister, you are too polite. Between us sisters, why the need for such formalities, or calling me Your Majesty?”

With that, her gaze turned to Qin Wushang, and her voice returned to its usual coldness.

“Rebellious Disciple, follow this Empress into the palace.”

Before her words finished, her figure had already faded like a phantom, disappearing from the spot, leaving behind only a faint, ethereal cold fragrance… Imperial Palace, Imperial Garden.

The moonlight was hazy, draping a light veil over the exotic flowers and plants.

Chu Yuehua walked slowly along the winding pebble path, her skirt trailing silently.

Qin Wushang followed half a step behind her, his gaze fixed on her cold and tall back.

“You are becoming more and more audacious.”

Chu Yuehua did not turn around, her voice drifting with the night wind.

“To provoke a Saint Venerable like that, do you really think the wrath of a Saint Venerable is a joke? People can die at any moment!”

Qin Wushang quickened his steps, walking abreast with her. He turned his head to look at her perfect profile, and shamelessly chuckled.

“Isn’t it because I have an intelligent, mighty, and invincible Revered Master like you? With your backing, what do I have to fear from him?”

“Smooth-talker.”

Chu Yuehua lightly chided him, but did not get angry.

“That is this Empress’s elder brother. Aren’t you afraid this Empress will side with family over reason? Let him destroy you!”

“Revered Master, you’re speaking like a stranger!”

Qin Wushang’s smile did not diminish, his tone carrying a hint of impudence.

“Am I not close to you?”

“We are… hmm, our feelings have grown over time.”

“Revered Master, would you be willing to see your obedient and well-behaved disciple suffer grievances, or even… die?”

He deliberately emphasized “feelings have grown over time.”

Chu Yuehua finally stopped, turned her head, and gave him a sidelong glance—a look full of charm, yet utterly aloof.

“A Rebellious Disciple as audacious as you, it would be better if you died, saving this Empress the trouble of being angered by you all day.”

She paused, her tone turning serious.

“Let’s talk business!”

“This family dispute, and the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm that follows, are both dangerous places, and will certainly be the best time for Chu Tianhai to act.”

“You must be extremely careful.”

“Is Revered Master worrying about this disciple?”

Qin Wushang leaned closer, almost able to smell the cold fragrance from her hair, and teased.

“Who’s worrying about you?”

Chu Yuehua immediately denied it, turning her face away.

“This Empress merely doesn’t want the emperor medicine armor on you to ultimately benefit that traitorous Chu Tianhai.”

Qin Wushang smiled confidently and patted his chest.

“Revered Master, don’t worry. As long as those shameless old fellows don’t personally intervene, among the Prodigies of the same generation, your disciple here has nothing to fear!”

“Don’t be careless.”

Chu Yuehua reiterated, then changed the subject, asking seemingly casually, “You should still have a complete emperor medicine on you, right?”

Qin Wushang raised an eyebrow and frankly admitted, “Yes, I do.”

“The first one snatched from the Kunpeng’s nest hasn’t been used yet. Our Revered Master and disciple… ahem, the one we refined through Body Integration before was snatched from that dead monkey.”

He deliberately mumbled the words “Body Integration.”

Actually, what he said wasn't wrong!

Those few days, they were indeed refining the Kunpeng Undying Medicine, supplemented by the bedroom techniques obtained from the Savage God Platform. The refining was quite fast and the effect was excellent.

Of course, it also had to be because Chu Yuehua was powerful!

The Taiyin Immortal Body!

Such a talent was extremely Heaven-Defying. If Qin Wushang didn't have the System, Chu Yuehua would be the Great Chu's number one female Prodigy.

Chu Yuehua automatically ignored his choice of words and said directly,

“Give that emperor medicine to this Empress. Consider it this Revered Master… owing you a favor.”

“Oh?”

Qin Wushang showed a playful smile, a little surprised.

“Didn’t Revered Master say before that the emperor medicine was no longer of much use to your current Realm?”

“It is not for this Empress’s use.”

Chu Yuehua explained, her tone slightly deep, as she clarified,

“This is to extend the lives of several Old Ancestors in the clan who live in seclusion.”

“You have completely enraged Chu Tianhai this time. He will certainly retaliate at any cost, even colluding with the Southern Barbarians. It’s time for those sleeping old fellows to exert some effort.”

Qin Wushang was somewhat surprised to hear this.

He hadn't expected Chu Tianhai to be colluding with the Southern Barbarian Yao Race. This meant that the Prince Tianhais Residence probably had quite a few beast transformation pills.

“Last time, we already offended the Demon Emperor. With Chu Tianhai speaking up, they will definitely take action.”

She said, looking at him, her gaze profound: “What, are you reluctant?”

Qin Wushang immediately put on a loyal expression.

“Revered Master, what are you saying!”

“Your kindness to this disciple is as vast as a mountain. Let alone one emperor medicine, even if you asked this disciple to climb a mountain of swords or descend into a sea of fire, this disciple would not even frown!”

“It’s just about this favor…”

He drew out his words, his eyes becoming fervent and bold.

Chu Yuehua frowned slightly: “Then what do you intend?”

Qin Wushang took a step forward, his gaze burning as he looked directly into her cold eyes, his tone carrying a hint of roguishness.

“This disciple doesn’t want a favor… This disciple wants Revered Master, is that acceptable?”

Before his words finished, he audaciously reached out and pulled the incomparably noble Empress into his embrace.

He held her tightly, lowered his head, and breathed hot air into her ear, his voice hoarse: “Revered Master, you smell so good…”

“This disciple truly wants to devour you.”

Chu Yuehua’s delicate body stiffened abruptly, startled and flustered by his sudden action, and she pushed him away forcefully.

“Rebellious Disciple! Let go!”

“What kind of behavior is this! If the Night Patrol Female Officers see us, you… you’ll be dead…”

Qin Wushang, however, held her even tighter, feeling the soft, delicate body in his arms and that alluring cold fragrance. He shamelessly said, “If they see us, they see us. Anyway, within this Imperial Palace, Revered Master, you are the highest, you make the rules.”

“This disciple is just unable to control his emotions, extremely excited.”

Chu Yuehua was both shy and anxious, her exquisite face flushed. She lowered her voice: “Are you… are you really that… excited?”

Qin Wushang chuckled, not only not letting go, but pulling her even closer, making her clearly feel the violent heartbeat beneath his chest and a certain undeniable change.

“Whether this disciple is excited or not, Revered Master… can’t you feel it right now? It’s so obvious, it can’t be!”

“You… presumptuous!”

Chu Yuehua was filled with shame and anger, her quasi-Emperor aura slightly overflowing, but fearing she might truly hurt him, she could only turn her head away, her voice carrying a barely perceptible tremor.

“Let go quickly! This place… has too many eyes!”

Upon hearing this, a triumphant smile flashed in Qin Wushang’s eyes. He graciously loosened his arm slightly.

But it was only a slight loosening!

He still held her, looking down at her flushed profile, and mischievously said, “Does Revered Master mean… it’s not allowed here, but it’s fine if we go to the bedchamber?”

“Get lost!”

Chu Yuehua was so angered by his shameless remark that a flash of light enveloped her, and she broke free from his embrace.

The next moment!

She vanished from the spot, leaving only a faint fragrance!

Qin Wushang looked at his empty embrace, inhaled deeply the lingering cold fragrance in the air, and with a deliberately disappointed expression, sighed: “Alas… the cooked Revered Master flew away.”

“I’m so pitiful, back to being a lonely bachelor.”

He finished speaking, shook his head, and turned as if to walk out of the Imperial Palace.

However, just as he took a step, that cold voice echoed in his mind.

“Rebellious Disciple! Where are you going?”

Qin Wushang kept walking, even deliberately replying loudly in a flippant tone: “Replying to Revered Master, there’s nothing to do tonight, and the night is long. This disciple plans to go to the brothel to listen to some tunes and relax…”

Before he could finish, Chu Yuehua’s icy cold aura instantly enveloped him: “Get in here!”

“Dare to step into such a place of entertainment, this Empress will castrate you right now! Cleanse the sect!”