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Piracy is rampant. I initially thought about releasing a pirated chapter as a precaution, but unfortunately, the editor said it would delay the client or some other reading methods. It seems this tactic won't work in the future.
Also, this should be Chapter 326.
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Yun Tianying's body was actually not in serious condition; he just appeared very weak due to the early onset of poison. After confirming the method to exit the Millennium Ruins once again, Ouyang Zixin asked for the opinions of Yun Tianmo and Yun Tianying. If they insisted on resting a bit longer until Yun Tianying fully recovered, she had no objections.
"No need." Yun Tianmo glanced at Yun Tianying, who nodded in agreement, indicating that he could decide.
The two brothers entered the Millennium Ruins for different reasons: one was merely for fun, while the other was to find an antidote. Given that the Millennium Ruins had repeatedly put Ouyang Zixin in danger, there was no need to continue exploring. As for the antidote issue, with Azure Leaf Tea in hand, it would be more feasible to check with Rong Yi after exiting than to stay in the Millennium Ruins.
Since the brothers had no objections, the opinions of others were no longer significant. For instance, Nangong Tuo.
"Why do we have to leave? The Millennium Ruins are filled with treasures, and Fortune Day is profound; we haven't encountered any yet." Nangong Tuo didn't know how long he had been unconscious. After waking up, he had protested, but no one took him seriously. This severely impacted his pride; as a prince of Exiled Nation, being ignored like this was a first for him. Therefore, he was determined to insist on his opinion regarding whether they should leave the Millennium Ruins.
"Since there are no issues now, please mark the specific locations of these handprints on the map. I'll figure out a way," Ouyang Zixin said as she took out a map she had drawn from memory and asked the three to mark it.
All four focused on the map since it related to their ability to exit smoothly. Meanwhile, Nangong Tuo continued voicing his opinions, but no one was listening.
"You all need to hear me out; besides this Underground Palace, there must be other places with treasures. We..."
"As long as we connect these handprint locations with straight lines, what do you see?" Ouyang Zixin pointed at several spots on the map. The others were quite sharp-minded; even without imagination, they could understand.
Once all the handprints were connected on the map, they formed a circle with a single point in the center labeled "Divine Escape Hand Seal." This meant that the key to exiting lay at that point.
"So what do we do next?" Yun Tianying leaned against a stone pillar. They had discovered the Divine Escape Hand Seal long ago. One person had disappeared because of it, but it was clear that it had already been used; was it still effective?
"I think we should exit from this Underground Palace next and then..." Nangong Tuo leaned over to look at the map while still trying to persuade them to stay.
"Next, I'll go to each handprint location while you wait for me at the Divine Escape Hand Seal," Ouyang Zixin emphasized the central point. She couldn't specify how exactly they would do it, but she knew they would find a way to exit from this Millennium Ruins.
"I'll go with you." Yun Tianmo pondered for a moment and decided to trust Ouyang Zixin, but he was uneasy about letting her go alone.
Ouyang Zixin smiled at Yun Tianmo and then slowly shook her head. "No need, just take them and wait for me." Her voice was gentle yet very persuasive, especially with the determination in her eyes.
"Don't forget, I'm not alone." Ouyang Zixin pointed at her forehead playfully and stuck out her tongue at Yun Tianmo. She had Nameless with her, which was a cheat code. Not to mention, when it came to escaping, no one could compare, so she wasn't worried at all and wanted Yun Tianmo not to worry either.
"But..."
"No buts, let's set off. If I calculated the time correctly, we can still make it in time for dinner if we leave from here." Ouyang Zixin didn't wait for Yun Tianmo's objections and turned to walk toward the direction of the first handprint. "If you trust me, don't follow me."
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"Hahaha, do you really think I would believe such a thing?"
A burst of wild laughter echoed in the Main Hall of Leaving the Royal Palace.
Today was not a day for discussions, yet many people gathered in the Main Hall. Naturally, sitting at the top was Nan Gong Yao, who had just let out that boisterous laugh.
Indeed, here, aside from him, no one else dared to be so audacious.
"This Prince has no need to lie." Feng Chengxuan's expression was somewhat grim; he knew that no one would believe this statement, but he couldn't prove that he wasn't lying, even though he truly wasn't.
Seeing Feng Chengxuan trembling with anger, Feng Tianjiao quickly stood up to calm him down while comforting him. "Big Brother, don't get angry; Exiled Nation's Sovereign will believe us."
Hearing his sister's soothing words, Feng Chengxuan finally calmed down a bit and nodded silently. With his fifth brother absent, he knew his temper could easily provoke Exiled Nation's Sovereign, which is why he had brought his sister along to the palace.
"Your Excellency, what my brother said is true; he has no reason to deceive you." Feng Tianjiao looked up at the man dressed in red sitting at the top. She had seen such authority in her father before, but her father was old and had been Sovereign for a long time. The man before her was entirely different; he looked very young, yet his imposing presence made her heart race. Suddenly feeling flustered, she lowered her head and dared not look again.
"Oh?" Nan Gong Yao lazily glanced at Feng Tianjiao. This little princess of Dream Nation had grown into a graceful figure and spoke beautifully; unfortunately, he didn't like the implication of her words. "Why is it that the young master of Yun Guo Haoran doesn't remember anything? Why is it that my Zhao Family's eldest son from Exiled Nation doesn't remember anything? Yet when it comes to your Dream Nation, everyone who comes out remembers nothing?"
An air of royal fury suddenly rose in the hall, and it became silent instantly; even breathing could not be heard.
"Ah—" Feng Tianjiao screamed and knelt down immediately. Her face was filled with fear.
The man she had just admired had suddenly become so terrifying. She couldn't stand her ground and instinctively knelt down.
Beside her, Feng Chengxuan was not in a much better position. Not only was his body still quite weak, but even at his peak, he would not have been able to withstand Nan Gong Yao's imposing presence. He wanted to support Feng Tianjiao, but the overwhelming pressure rendered him immobile, forcing him to remain seated. He could do nothing.
As for the others from Dream Nation, they were even more powerless to resist. A few who tried to hold their ground could only struggle not to let their legs give way beneath them. Their angry glares were directed at Nan Gong Yao.
This was a humiliation; the prince and princess they were sworn to protect were being publicly shamed, and they could do nothing about it. This was a disgrace for them as royal guards!
"Hmph. Unaware of your own mortality," Li Feng scoffed from the side, turning to bow to Nan Gong Yao. He then waved his hand, and guards stationed near the hall marched forward in perfect formation, exuding an air of lethal intent as they approached those who dared to glare at Nan Gong Yao.
"What are you going to do?" Feng Chengxuan, as the Crown Prince of Dream Nation, felt compelled to speak up in this situation; otherwise, no one would be willing to pledge loyalty to the Dreamland Royal Family in the future.
However, his voice lacked any authority. He even forgot that he was in a precarious position himself and thought about standing up for the guards below.
Soon enough, the guards' actions answered his question. The guards from Exiled Nation swiftly cleared out those from Dream Nation who were barely holding on, reducing their numbers in the Main Hall by nearly eighty or ninety percent. If it weren't for the Sovereign still having questions to ask, Feng Chengxuan and Feng Tianjiao might have been dragged out as well.
"Crown Prince Feng, you seem to have forgotten where you are—inside my Leaving the Royal Palace," Li Feng remarked, looking down on this Crown Prince of Dream Nation. Aside from putting on airs, he seemed utterly useless. Moreover, he couldn't be bothered to show even superficial respect towards this ill-tempered and somewhat tyrannical Crown Prince.
"You dog servant, you..."
Slap!
Feng Chengxuan covered his reddened cheek in disbelief; he had actually been slapped—across the face!
"You old dog, throwing a tantrum in another country—how should I punish you?" Nan Gong Yao's expression was cold, but his tone carried a hint of amusement. No wonder the ruler of Dream Kingdom hesitated to pass on the throne; if such a Crown Prince took over, Dream Nation would likely not last long.
"I deserve death," Li Feng feigned panic as he quickly turned around but did not kneel; instead, he bowed slightly and said, "Please punish me, Sovereign."
Watching these two put on a show before him made Feng Chengxuan's eyes burn with fury. He never expected that merely scolding a lowly servant would provoke Nan Gong Yao into taking action personally. Was this meant to completely sever ties with Dream Nation?
"You have offended a distinguished guest from Dream Nation. I will punish you by sending you to their residence to ensure everything is in order and see if anything is missing. Make sure they are comfortable during their stay in Exiled Nation," Nan Gong Yao said while casting a sideways glance at the furious yet speechless Feng Chengxuan—a fool who didn't know how to recognize his master when beating a dog; it truly dirtied his hands.
Feng Chengxuan was already stunned by that slap from Nan Gong Yao and took a long time to process what had happened. Meanwhile, Feng Tianjiao, sitting helplessly on the ground, understood the deeper meaning behind Nan Gong Yao's words and cried out desperately: "No! You can't do this! You mustn't..."
She wouldn't take her words seriously, while Li Feng would take Nan Gong Yao's words to heart, so he quickly left. Since the Sovereign had given the order, he had to handle this matter personally. After all, these princes and princesses of Dream Nation were unwilling to speak the truth, so he could only search through everything they owned.
"Brother, what's wrong? Why aren't you stopping them? They want to search our residence!" Feng Tianjiao cried as she clung to Feng Chengxuan's leg, shaking him vigorously. "This is a humiliation; you can't let them do this."
"What?" Feng Chengxuan seemed to snap back to reality at that moment. He looked at the tearful Feng Tianjiao and felt a tightness in his chest. He hurriedly helped her up and said, "Don't cry, sister..."
They were at Leaving the Royal Palace, and the person sitting at the head was a Sovereign as formidable as their father. Feng Tianjiao was afraid that Feng Chengxuan might say something inappropriate, so she quickly interrupted him with a sharp voice: "Brother! Don't say anything more; make them stop! Don't let them go to our residence!"
Nan Gong Yao watched the brother and sister duo with a hint of amusement in his eyes. So that's how it is.
Heh, it seems that this Dream Nation's time is truly running out.
"Your Excellency, you can't do this," Feng Chengxuan said, fully awakened by Feng Tianjiao's screams. He turned to Nan Gong Yao. He knew many diplomatic terms for condemnation, but after locking eyes with Nan Gong Yao, he couldn't utter a single one.
"Oh? Why not?"
Nan Gong Yao's tone was not one of questioning but of assertion. In his view, there was nothing he couldn't do within the Capital of the Departed Nation.
Feng Chengxuan gritted his teeth in anger and said, "I'm not lying! I really didn't gain anything in the Millennium Ruins, and losing my memory is true!"
"I believe you. Guards, please take these two away to rest and treat our guests well." Nan Gong Yao was too lazy to listen to any more talk about lost memories. He understood Dream Nation's intentions very well; since they were still unwilling to speak now, they could stay until they "remembered."
"Yes."
"Stop! You can't..."
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—Master, this is outrageous!
Uh.
Ouyang Zixin also felt a bit numb at the scalp. How did things end up like this?
What is this? The legendary companion for the Crown Prince? And she is the Crown Prince?
After the master and servant circled around the eight handprints on the map, preparing to head towards the center's Divine Escape Hand Seal, at that moment, the eight handprints she connected suddenly emitted a faint silver light, and even the Mysterious Energy connecting them turned from transparent to silver.
Within this large silver circle, the eight handprints rose into the air, rapidly changing, resembling small images in a lantern or static images transforming into dynamic ones. During this time, several characters appeared among the eight handprints—
Legitimate Daughter.
"It seems that this Legitimate Daughter refers to no one but me," Ouyang Zixin said to herself while gazing at the wondrous sight above the Underground Palace. She was the only woman in the entire Underground Palace; it was unlikely they were talking about anyone else.
What Millennium Ruins, what exploration for Fortune Day? After all this, it was just for one person? And that person is herself?
—No wonder you are the first to enter the Millennium Ruins.
Nameless clicked his tongue beside her. Such a grand display for just one person; it was quite extravagant.
"But I haven't gained anything!" Ouyang Zixin thought. If these Millennium Ruins were truly opened for her, then where were the treasures? The adventures? The Fortune Day?
—You gave one to King Mo, and you kept a Small Stone Box; it might be useful in the future, along with Mental Power...
"Enough! No one can mention this; I would be torn apart by those people..." Ouyang Zixin felt a headache coming on. Perhaps it would be better not to go out at all. (To be continued.)
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