60: The truth has been watching you
An hour later.
Cao Nie stepped out of the Golden Luan Hall, feeling refreshed.
Inside the hall, on the dragon chair, Night Lapis Lazuli's dragon robe was disheveled. She tried to prop herself up, but found her legs too weak. She could only let herself sink into the spacious dragon chair.
She turned her head to look at the figure gradually receding outside the hall, her slender eyelashes trembling slightly, her eyes a mix of desire and humiliation.
Half a quarter of an hour passed.
She bit her lower lip and propped herself up.
With trembling fingers, she took out a jade-green token.
As soon as she activated her spiritual power, a tearing pain suddenly struck her soul. She fell off the dragon chair, her hair disheveled, cold sweat instantly soaking her dragon robe.
In a daze, she heard Cao Nie's cold voice echoing in her ears: “Cao Family Head has been watching you.”
A quarter of an hour later, the sharp pain receded.
Night Lapis Lazuli lay sprawled on the ground, gasping for breath, her hair stuck to her pale cheeks, and her lips bitten into crimson marks.
Her eyes flashed with stubbornness as she picked up the token again, preparing to send a message.
As soon as this thought arose, an even more intense tearing sensation struck her. Her body convulsed, and her vision went black.
This time, she couldn't even make a sound. She could only curl up on the ground, letting the pain rage.
A quarter of an hour later, the pain finally stopped.
She trembled as she released the token, clearing her mind, no longer thinking about sending a message to Summer Glaze.
Feeling her soul power recovering again.
Night Lapis Lazuli's eyes were a mix of hatred and fear.
This madman, even his method of controlling her, carried a sense of condescending grace.
Inside the Cao Family's deliberation hall, the Nine Great Elders were arranged on both sides.
Cao Nie sat at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over everyone. He said indifferently, “In half a month, Cao Family Head will go to the Tianyan Immortal Dynasty to congratulate the Heavenly Evolution Crown Prince. Who among you is willing to accompany him?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Second Elder Cao An eagerly raised his hand: “Cao Family Head, me, me, me.”
Thinking of the last time he went to the Lingxiao Immortal Dynasty with Cao Nie, and how they each did their own thing in the private room, Cao An couldn't help but rub his hands in excitement.
He had been terribly bored lately.
Aside from cultivating, he had been playing with Eunuch Chu Dong's concubine, and he had long grown tired of it.
This time, he had to follow Cao Family Head out, perhaps he could find some new fun.
Cao Nie looked at Cao An, a little hesitant.
He had heard these days.
Cao An was quite wild with his concubine.
If he got too close to him, and was led astray, it would be troublesome.
No, he had to keep his distance.
Cao Nie pretended not to hear Cao An's words, turned to look at the other elders, and raised his voice to ask again: “Is there anyone else who wants to go with Cao Family Head? This is a rare opportunity.”
The entire hall was silent, not a single person spoke.
Cao Nie's face fell a little, and he directly named someone: “First Elder, will you come with me?”
Cao Jian quickly waved his hand: “Cao Family Head, if you leave, someone needs to remain in charge of the family. I have been managing things all these years, so I really can't leave.”
Cao Nie pouted, skipped over Cao An, and looked at Third Elder Cao Feng: “Third Elder, you've been quite idle lately, want to come along?”
Cao Feng looked apologetic: “Cao Family Head, I just finished researching the Barrier Breaking Pill's formula and am about to start refining pills, so I really can't spare the time.”
Cao Nie was speechless, then looked at Cao Gu: “Fourth Elder, you shouldn't be very busy, right?”
Cao Gu originally wanted to agree, but suddenly felt a chill in his backside and turned to look.
Cao An was smiling at his lower back, his gaze meaningful.
Cao Gu gasped, quickly clenched his buttocks, and shook his head frantically: “Cao Family Head, as the family's top artifact refiner, I am very busy.”
Cao Nie frowned and glanced at Cao An.
This old pervert was actually resorting to threats.
“Fourth Elder, First Elder and the other two have all obtained the origin of their physiques. Do you really not want it?” Saying this, he looked at the elders behind Cao Gu: “Fifth Elder, Sixth Elder, do you not want it either?”
Upon hearing this, several people showed signs of struggle.
But the next second, they all suddenly clenched their buttocks and repeatedly waved their hands: “Cao Family Head, please forgive us, we are truly unable to spare ourselves. Among us, if you're looking for someone idle, Second Elder is the most suitable.”
Cao Nie turned to look at Cao An.
This fellow was even winking and smiling at him.
He looked around, it seemed these people had all been scared witless by Cao An, this pervert.
Cao An's face was full of fawning smiles: “Cao Family Head, why don't you take me? I have nothing to do all day, I'm so bored my balls ache.”
Cao Nie frowned, pondered for a moment, and reluctantly nodded.
“You can go, but everything must follow Cao Family Head's arrangements.”
“I swear.” Cao An raised three fingers and wiggled them: “I promise to be more obedient than a dog.”
This strangely atmospheric elders' meeting thus ended hastily.
Half a month later, Cao Nie, along with Cao An and Black Emperor, tore through space and headed straight for the Tianyan Immortal Dynasty.
Above Heavenly Evolution Immortal City.
A hundred-zhang wide void crack suddenly appeared, and the terrifying pressure of the Gui Xu Realm poured down, instantly enveloping the entire immortal city.
Inside the Heavenly Evolution Imperial Study.
The Heavenly Evolution Emperor, who was reviewing memorials, paused his vermilion brush, and slowly looked up at the sky outside the hall.
As far as his gaze reached, three figures stepped out of the void.
The leader was exactly the same as the portrait of Cao Nie he had investigated.
“Finally here.” As the Heavenly Evolution Emperor murmured, his figure had already disappeared from the dragon chair.
Above Heavenly Evolution Immortal City.
As soon as Cao Nie, the two men, and one dog appeared, a general in golden armor led a hundred soldiers to surround them.
“Who are you, and what is your purpose?” The golden-armored general demanded sternly.
Cao Nie calmly raised his hand, and a crimson stream of light shot out: “Cao Nie, Right Prime Minister of Great Xia, specially here to congratulate the Heavenly Evolution Crown Prince.”
The golden-armored general was about to check the invitation.
A majestic figure had already descended in front of him.
Catching a glimpse, the golden-armored general and the hundred soldiers behind him quickly clasped their fists and bowed: “Greetings, Your Majesty.”
The Heavenly Evolution Emperor said without turning his head: “No need to check the invitation, you may withdraw.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” The golden-armored general took a deep look at Cao Nie.
Could it be that the other party was indeed Cao Nie, the recently renowned Right Prime Minister of Great Xia?
The situation that spread from the battle with the Spiritual Emperor was that Xia Emperor, along with Cao Nie and nine other Gui Xu Realm experts, fought fiercely against the Spiritual Emperor and eighteen Gui Xu Realm experts.
The final result was that the Spiritual Emperor's physical body was destroyed, and his soul fled in defeat.
Even the eighteen Gui Xu Realm experts he brought were all killed within Great Xia's territory.
Such a battle outcome was entirely due to this individual, rumored to be comparable to a Gui Xu expert.
No wonder their Majesty personally came to greet him. This was someone on par with their Majesty, a supreme powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the Azure Vast Dao Domain.
Heavenly Evolution Immortal City was bustling with activity, every household adorned with lanterns and festive decorations.
As the Heavenly Evolution Crown Prince's wedding approached, countless powerhouses gathered here.
Only Cao Nie dared to descend so openly.
“Prime Minister Cao's actions are indeed unique.” The Heavenly Evolution Emperor scanned Cao Nie's simple entourage.
He couldn't help but be a little surprised.
“Cao Family Head has always been like this.” Cao Nie's expression was calm.
He was being polite now; once he snatched the other party's daughter-in-law, he wouldn't be so polite.
Noticing that Cao Nie disliked small talk, the Heavenly Evolution Emperor raised his hand as an invitation: “My son's wedding will be held tomorrow. Prime Minister Cao, please follow Cao Family Head.”
Inside the Imperial Study.
As the two conversed.
A young man in a python robe entered with a cold and beautiful woman.
“Your son greets Imperial Father.”
The young man in the python robe bowed to the Heavenly Evolution Emperor, but his gaze fell upon Cao Nie, who was sitting to the side.
The cold and beautiful woman also slightly curtsied, her gaze likewise falling on Cao Nie.
Cao Nie was now a legendary figure in the Azure Vast Dao Domain.
In less than fifty years, he had already ascended to the supreme peak of Cang Mang.
Such a figure was unprecedented and would be unmatched.
Both of them couldn't help but be curious about what he truly looked like.
Now that they saw him, he was indeed astonishingly handsome.
The Heavenly Evolution Emperor showed a proud expression: “Prime Minister Cao, this is my son Lin Yan, and this is National Master Gao Lan, who is also my prospective daughter-in-law.”