Chapter 15: Yanran, You Really Should Fall in Love!

“No problem!”

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Shen Lang made no secret of it. He immediately handed the Killing Sword back to Shen Xiao. “Your Majesty, what do you think of this sword?”

Shen Xiao cast a glance at it. “Ugly!”

Shen Lang activated the sword’s attributes and spoke again. “How about now?”

“Um…”

Shen Xiao’s eyes widened.

She noticed that Shen Lang’s aura had surged several times over in an instant.

Such a terrifying enhancement made her fixate on the Killing Sword, her voice trembling: “Is this a divine artifact?”

“Something like that.”

Shen Lang pondered for a moment and said, “This weapon is called the Mysterious Sword. I obtained it by chance when I was very young.”

“Every time an enemy is slain with this sword, my own strength increases!”

“But the limit is killing only fifty people.”

Hissing...

Upon hearing Shen Lang’s explanation, Shen Xiao involuntarily drew in a sharp breath.

As a powerful practitioner in the Divine Transformation stage, she had seen many formidable divine weapons in her lifetime.

But she swore that she had never seen such a strange divine weapon as Shen Lang’s.

However, judging by what she knew of Shen Lang’s meticulous nature, he wouldn’t have revealed such an important matter to an outsider unless there was some hidden agenda.

Realizing this, Shen Xiao narrowed her eyes. “You tell me all this, aren’t you afraid I’ll snatch your divine artifact?”

“Your Majesty, feel free to try!”

With that, Shen Lang confidently handed the Killing Sword to Shen Xiao.

Shen Xiao took it with a serious expression and was about to examine the weapon.

Suddenly, the Killing Sword vanished from her hand.

Startled, Shen Xiao exclaimed, “Did you do that?”

“Exactly!” Shen Lang again pulled the Killing Sword out from the system space.

“This weapon is fused with my bloodline. No matter whose hand it’s in, I can retrieve it directly!”

Upon hearing this, a trace of gravity flashed in Shen Xiao’s eyes. “What exactly are you trying to say?”

“I wish, Your Majesty, to give this weapon to Zhao An!”

“What?!” Shen Xiao was shocked. “You want to give such a divine artifact to Zhao An? Are you mad?”

Shen Lang understood what Shen Xiao was worried about.

He waved his hand: “I’m not crazy. I have three reasons for giving this weapon to Zhao An.”

“First: I want to confirm if Zhao An truly belongs to the Zhao clan and who he is connected to.”

“Second: I plan to use this weapon as bait to lure out those scheming in the shadows, so Your Majesty can capture them all at once!”

“Third: If the conspirators don’t fall for it, the mere appearance of this weapon will compel them to focus on serving Your Majesty for the sake of the ridiculous crown prince position!”

“At that time, no matter which goal is achieved, Your Majesty will gain immensely!”

Hearing Shen Lang’s explanation, Shen Xiao’s expression grew extremely serious.

She had to admit that his plan was indeed perfect.

Just by using a weapon that could be retrieved at any time, she could verify Zhao An’s identity.

If Zhao An had problems, she could uncover his network of connections.

She could even exploit the weapon’s peculiar effects to provoke the hidden big players into rash actions.

Even if those plans failed, they would still willingly work for her.

And she would need to do nothing but sit steadily on the throne.

Thinking this through, Shen Xiao looked at Shen Lang with the most solemn gaze she had ever worn.

She spoke deliberately, word by word, “I want the truth. Why are you working so hard for me?”

“Don’t treat me like a fool by saying it’s for revenge—I don’t believe that!”

Seeing Shen Xiao so direct, Shen Lang pondered a moment and then boldly said, “Is it because I’m attracted to you?”

His words silenced the entire Hall of Cultivation.

Shen Xiao was stunned for a few seconds before raising her hand and slapping Shen Lang out of the hall. “Get lost!”

“Master, should I go and kill him?” At that moment, Narang Yanran, who had remained silent until now, spoke with murderous intent.

Her favor toward Shen Lang had plummeted to zero.

She only wanted to eliminate this blasphemous lecher on the spot.

But Shen Xiao only smiled wryly and shook her head: “Yanran, can you stop all the fighting?”

“Did Shen Lang say anything wrong?”

“Huh?”

Narang Yanran was dumbfounded.

“How is that not wrong?”

“Am I not beautiful?” Shen Xiao smiled as she looked at Narang Yanran.

“You…”

Narang Yanran felt her brain was about to short-circuit.

Her master was certainly beautiful.

But Shen Xiao was a Divine Transformation stage powerhouse!

How could she allow another man to lust after her?

Seeing Narang Yanran’s complete lack of understanding of romance, Shen Xiao shook her head: “Do you know why you’re stuck at the Golden Core stage and can’t advance?”

Narang Yanran bowed. “Please enlighten me, Master!”

“Because you don’t understand life!” Shen Xiao slowly raised her head, looking toward the direction where Shen Lang had disappeared, and said deliberately:

“When you finally experience a passionate romance, you will understand that Shen Lang is the first person to tell me the truth!”

“Master, I feel like I need to grow a brain!” Narang Yanran said bitterly.

She was truly bewildered now.

She didn’t understand what game her master and Shen Lang were playing.

Seeing Narang Yanran’s low emotional intelligence, Shen Xiao said with a hint of boredom, “Enough. I’ve said too much and you still don’t get it. Go find Zhao An for me!”

“Yes, Master!”

Watching Narang Yanran slowly disappear from the Hall of Cultivation, Shen Xiao’s gaze returned to where Shen Lang had vanished, smiling faintly, “Such ambition. Want to conquer me?”

“I really want to see if you’re worthy!”

…

Outside the palace.

Shen Canghai saw Shen Lang being thrown out and hurried over to ask, “Lang’er, did Her Majesty strike you?”

“No, just a little embarrassed!” Shen Lang smiled as he looked toward the Hall of Cultivation where Shen Xiao was.

Shen Canghai was puzzled. “Embarrassed about what?”

“There’s no point telling you old man. Hurry home. I really need to cultivate properly!”

“All right!”

Seeing that Shen Lang didn’t want to talk, Shen Canghai didn’t press further.

He immediately led Shen Lang back to the Shen family residence at top speed.

At the same time.

Narang Yanran arrived at the Wuming Academy.

Her tone was icy: “Is Zhao An here?”

Seeing Narang Yanran, the disciples of Wuming Academy were extremely nervous.

Deputy Dean Han Xiangzi trembled as he asked, “Zhao An is not at the academy today. May I ask, Miss Narang, what business do you have with him?”

“My master wants him to come to the Hall of Cultivation. You must send him with me immediately!”

“All right, I’ll contact him right away!”

After speaking, Han Xiangzi left like fleeing from danger.

His behavior, along with the fearful attitude of the academy’s disciples, made Narang Yanran frown slightly.

After a while, she couldn’t help but mutter inwardly, “Am I really that terrifying?”

“Could it be that I really need to have a passionate romance, just like my master said?”

“But that would be so embarrassing!”

While Narang Yanran was pondering inside Wuming Academy, Zhao An’s expression changed drastically upon receiving the news at Zhao Tianba’s residence.

He hurriedly called out to Zhao Tianba inside the room, trembling: “Father, what do you think the Divine Emperor Shen Xiao wants with me?”

“Has she discovered our relationship and wants to kill me to send a warning shot?”