468: I never thought I'd see this again, the Grand Palace Mistress has a husband!

She was naturally very knowledgeable about matters between men and women.

Therefore, when Moon Invitation said those words about 'not resting for three days and three nights', she instantly understood the implication.

After the maid left, Lian Xing felt her pretty face flush with heat. She secretly felt annoyed, wondering how her sister could be like this.

Could it be that all women who have a sweetheart become so open and so bold?

I am her sister, after all. How could she say such things to me? This is simply outrageous.

Although secretly annoyed, Lian Xing dared not go and confront her sister. That would be far too awkward.

Soon, almost everyone in Yihua Palace, except for some Disciples on duty patrol, had gathered in the main hall.

"Greetings, Grand Palace Mistress, Second Palace Mistress. Everyone has been assembled."

"Hmm. I have gathered you all today to announce one matter."

"I will be stepping down from the position of Grand Palace Mistress. The position of Palace Mistress of Yihua Palace will be taken over by Lian Xing," Moon Invitation stated directly, getting straight to the point.

"Ah? Grand Palace Mistress, why? You are perfectly fine. Why step down?"

"Indeed, Grand Palace Mistress. You are the strongest in our Yihua Palace. Without you, those sects that have always harbored enmity towards us will surely seize the chance to strike."

Hearing that Moon Invitation intended to step down, the assembled Disciples immediately erupted in an uproar.

If Moon Invitation was no longer the Palace Mistress, given her ruthless and merciless methods over the years, she had offended many factions in the Jianghu.

Once she stepped down, those factions would certainly move against Yihua Palace. Without Moon Invitation holding the fort, they likely wouldn't be able to withstand the retaliation.

"Enough, quiet! I am merely stepping down from the position of Palace Mistress, not leaving Yihua Palace entirely," Moon Invitation said coldly, her aura flaring.

Everyone was startled, suddenly remembering that their Palace Mistress's methods were indeed ruthless.

Hearing that Moon Invitation would not leave Yihua Palace, they also breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Moon Invitation didn't leave Yihua Palace, her presence as a Heavenly Human Realm expert would make those who wanted to act think twice.

"Very well. The reason for gathering you today is this matter. From now on, Lian Xing is the Palace Mistress of Yihua Palace. I will not usually be at Yihua Palace, but if there is anything Lian Xing cannot resolve, she can contact me," Moon Invitation said calmly.

Those below didn't understand what Moon Invitation meant, but Lian Xing knew exactly what her sister was about to do.

She was definitely going to find that cheap brother-in-law of hers.

That despicable Duan Zhengchun. I really don't know what's so good about you that makes my sister so devoted to you.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you are all dismissed. Carry on as usual," Moon Invitation said, waving her hand.

At that very moment, an energy fluctuation suddenly appeared beside Moon Invitation. Then, a spatial rift appeared before her. The next instant, an arm reached out from within the rift, grabbed Moon Invitation's arm, and pulled her in.

Moon Invitation had no time to react before being pulled in and disappearing. This bizarre scene immediately startled everyone present.

"Sister...!"

Lian Xing cried out in alarm, her figure instantly rushing to the edge of the rift, but it was already too late.

The other Yihua Palace Disciples also panicked. They had never encountered such a strange event before. A Master like Moon Invitation, a Heavenly Human Realm expert, had been taken without even a chance to react.

If this strange rift targeted them, they would have even less chance to react.

Just as Lian Xing was in a state of panic, a voice sounded in her ear.

It startled her greatly.

"Don't worry, your sister is fine. This king has some matters to discuss with her."

'This king?' Could it be Duan Zhengchun? Good heavens, what level of strength does this guy have? To possess such terrifying and bizarre methods.

"Palace Mistress, what should we do? What exactly happened to the Grand Palace Mistress? And what was that strange rift just now?"

"Yes, what do we do now? If something unexpected happens to the Grand Palace Mistress, our Yihua Palace will be in danger."

"All of you, calm down! Now, I am the Palace Mistress of Yihua Palace. I will handle all matters," Lian Xing said coldly.

However, in her agitated state, her cultivation level was inadvertently exposed.

This discovery immediately caused a wave of panic among the Disciples below.

"Palace Mistress, you... your strength is only at the Innate Realm? What on earth happened?"

"What? The Palace Mistress's strength is only at the Innate Realm? How is that possible?"

"Previously, the Palace Mistress was at the peak of the Great Grandmaster Realm. How has she become Innate Realm now?"

Seeing her strength exposed, a flicker of panic flashed in Lian Xing's eyes, but she quickly composed herself.

Although she hadn't yet fully mastered Flower Transplanting, she could already absorb others' Internal Energy to enhance her strength.

"What of it? I merely encountered a minor issue during cultivation. It's almost resolved now. My strength will recover soon, and I may even reach a higher level."

"Do you have objections to me being the Palace Mistress now?" Lian Xing asked coldly.

"This subordinate wouldn't dare..."

The group of Yihua Palace Disciples were startled again. Lian Xing was previously a Great Grandmaster. How could she possibly have fallen to the Innate Realm?

A cultivation mishap was the most likely explanation. Moreover, with Moon Invitation still around, no one would dare move against Lian Xing.

"My sister is fine. She was just taken away by my brother-in-law for some matters. So, there's no need for you to worry," Lian Xing said, taking a deep breath.

This news was even more shocking than Moon Invitation's sudden abduction.

Their Palace Mistress actually had a man? And one with such formidable strength?

Wasn't it said that there would be no men in their Yihua Palace? How could the Palace Mistress do this?

None of us have men. How can you, as the Palace Mistress, be like this?

"Good heavens, Palace Mistress, did I hear correctly? The Grand Palace Mistress has a husband? What exactly is going on?"

"Could it be that the bizarre method just now was performed by the Grand Palace Mistress's husband?"

"I might as well tell you. You have all heard my brother-in-law's great name: Duan Zhengchun, the Reliant King of Dali."

"Therefore, you have absolutely no need to worry about Yihua Palace being targeted for revenge."

"Unless those people have a death wish. However, you should keep this matter to yourselves. Do not spread it around or leak it."

"I want to see which clowns will jump out to cause trouble once my sister is no longer the Palace Mistress," Lian Xing ordered with a cold face.

"Yes, Palace Mistress."

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you are dismissed. Carry on as usual," Lian Xing said, waving her hand.

Moon Invitation hadn't expected that just two days after leaving, Duan Zhengchun would forcibly pull her back. She was very puzzled.

"Huh? Your Highness, why are you in such a hurry to pull me back? It's only been two days. Could it be that... you lost?" Moon Invitation looked at Duan Zhengchun with teasing eyes.

"Keep talking nonsense, and today, this king will make sure you wear your lips out before you even think about leaving," Duan Zhengchun said, looking at Moon Invitation with a dark expression.

"'Wear your lips out'? What does that mean?" Moon Invitation looked at Duan Zhengchun, confused.

Huang Rong, however, understood the meaning of the phrase. Her pretty face instantly flushed red, and she shyly dared not look at Duan Zhengchun.

"Hmph, you'll find out later."