A figure appeared before Xiu Yong.
The figure first lifted General Huo Gui's wrist, then handed the tea in its hand to General Huo Gui.
Huo Gui was startled at first, then took the tea and stepped back.
"Your Majesty, the young master of Nan'an Mountain has received new information."
The Jade Emperor paused upon hearing this, then turned to look in Xiu Yong's direction.
Whether Xiu Yong had misheard or not, he detected a hint of gentleness in General Huo Gui's usually firm voice.
This scene was not particularly unusual; it was normal for the Jade Emperor to show consideration for his subordinates.
However, the reactions of the two seemed… the subordinate was not like a subordinate, and the ruler was not like a ruler.
Xiu Yong suppressed his rabbit ears, which had involuntarily popped out due to his shock, with spiritual power. He composed himself and repeated what he had told General Huo Gui earlier to the Jade Emperor.
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"Zhaoxue, I can go in myself."
In the Nine Heavens, behind the Empress's Palace, Zhu Xu pressed down on Zhaoxue, who was about to climb into the Empress's Palace with him.
"I want to give you the gift personally," Zhu Xu added after looking at Zhaoxue.
Zhaoxue was silent for a moment, then nodded.
Without hesitation, Zhu Xu flipped inside and quickly went to his bedroom.
The sachet, which Zhu Xu had painstakingly embroidered for a long time, still rested quietly on Zhu Xu's bed.
Zhu Xu hurried over and carefully picked up the sachet.
Before Zhu Xu could go out, he heard fighting sounds from outside.
"Zhaoxue, there's no need to struggle further. If you don't use demonic arts, you cannot defeat my Nine Heavens' hundreds of thousands of troops."
As Zhu Xu rushed out, he heard the Jade Emperor, who stood opposite Zhaoxue, say this.
"Demonic race? What demonic race? Zhaoxue has always lived in the Nine Heavens. Father, you must be mistaken."
Zhu Xu was confused and anxious to understand.
"Xuxu, don't listen to him." Before the Jade Emperor could speak, Zhaoxue quickly covered his mouth.
Zhu Xu looked at Zhaoxue, was silent for a moment, then nodded.
Not long after Zhu Xu and Zhaoxue had their tender moment, the Fire Master and Water Master attacked Zhaoxue together with their magical artifacts.
Zhu Xu's pupils contracted sharply, and he instinctively moved to shield Zhaoxue. At the same time, Zhaoxue saw the fire and water blades attacking him from behind through Zhu Xu's eyes.
Zhaoxue pushed Zhu Xu aside and quickly conjured a thin protective shield. The attack from the Fire Master and Water Master was sudden, and in his haste, Zhaoxue was defeated and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Zhaoxue!" Zhu Xu rushed to Zhaoxue's side, blocking those who faced Zhaoxue with weapons. At this moment, Zhaoxue's eyes were closed, and his face was pale. His silent state filled Zhu Xu with worry and fear. As blood continued to spill from Zhaoxue's lips, Zhu Xu cupped Zhaoxue's face, repeatedly calling his name, tears blurring her vision. Seeing the increasing flow of blood from Zhaoxue's lips, Zhu Xu suddenly remembered the small box Xiu Yong had given her. Zhu Xu sobbed and carefully laid Zhaoxue flat on the ground. Zhaoxue, sensing Zhu Xu's presence moving away, his eyelashes trembled slightly. Zhu Xu, not noticing Zhaoxue's subtle reaction, quickly opened the small box Xiu Yong had given her, took out the pill, and placed it in Zhaoxue's mouth. Zhaoxue clearly felt the pill go down his throat, and his consciousness began to fade. Why? Why, even at this moment, was Xuxu's concern still only for his appearance? Was that rabbit so important in Xuxu's heart?
"Little Zhaoxue, you've finally come to your senses. She's an Empress of the Nine Heavens, how could she possibly fancy a mere immortal with no background? You truly went to the Burning Abyss to retrieve that 'Unburning Bead' in vain." Su Dan Novel Network. But she wore it. A strange voice suddenly appeared in his mind, but Zhaoxue paid it no mind. Instead, remembering that Zhu Xu wore his Unburning Bead, a glimmer of light appeared in the overwhelming darkness. The other party was clearly surprised that Zhaoxue could still retort. After a moment of silence, they continued to provoke. "So what if she wore it? She still did it for that rabbit! That rabbit and Zhu Xu have a friendship of hundreds of years. She was just deceiving you to give up this appearance!" Xuxu's company for these few days was worth it. The person in Zhaoxue's mind was again refuted by Zhaoxue. After a period of silence, they said nothing more. However, Zhaoxue felt as if he had suddenly woken up.
"Zhaoxue, from head to toe, your appearance is the only thing of value." At this moment, Zhaoxue was still lying on the ground. Zhaoxue heard Zhu Xu's cold and heartless tone, his gaze looking up at Zhu Xu's eyes, which only lingered on his appearance. Soon after, Zhu Xu personally peeled off Zhaoxue's skin. Zhaoxue watched as Zhu Xu, with smiling hands, carried his skin to the rabbit. Then, in an instant, the rabbit was wearing Zhaoxue's skin. Xiu Yong embraced Zhu Xu, his almond-shaped eyes looking at him triumphantly. Zhaoxue unconsciously clenched his fists, his heart and lungs feeling as if they were being torn apart. Zhaoxue watched as Zhu Xu threw the hairpin inlaid with the Unburning Bead to the ground. Disregarding his weakened body, Zhaoxue staggered to pick up the hairpin from the ground and lunged at Zhu Xu. However, he never touched her. The world spun, and Zhaoxue found himself at the wedding ceremony of Zhu Xu and Xiu Yong. Seeing Zhu Xu and Xiu Yong kissing oblivious to their surroundings, Zhaoxue's eyes darkened as he charged forward, but before he could take a few steps, countless heavenly soldiers and generals appeared, blocking his path. Zhaoxue held on desperately until familiar footsteps, accompanied by Zhu Xu's unique scent, slowly approached. Until Zhu Xu firmly stepped on Zhaoxue's hand and sneered at him with disgust, "What are you, to dare to cause trouble at my Empress's wedding ceremony?" At this moment, Zhaoxue's eyes were frighteningly hollow, and demonic energy surged uncontrollably through his body. Zhaoxue's vision and nostrils were filled with the scent of blood.
"Zhaoxue, you're awake!" In the Nine Heavens. Seeing Zhaoxue open his eyes and the blood from his lips stop, Zhu Xu's heart was filled with relief at having him back. For a moment, she overlooked the demonic energy swirling around Zhaoxue.