Chaotic World Book-Chapter 460 - 447: Using This to Test Cadres Again

The situation was beginning to clear up.

Sisi’s faction was of the opinion "against rebellion," or rather, unwilling to fulfill others’ ambitions to consolidate the Miao Region. Their assassination of the Provincial Governor was not an act of rebellion, but rather the opposite—it was to extinguish others’ excuses for rebellion.

Since the Xia oppressor had been assassinated, it would be difficult for you to rebel using that as a reason.

Moreover, the assassin was Yue Hongling, a Xia person herself. Xia killing Xia, what does that have to do with us? Even if the Imperial authorities pursued the matter, we could remain uninvolved.

Under normal circumstances, Sisi’s idea might have seemed somewhat naive—if they really came to hold someone accountable, wouldn’t the local area still be plowed through? But the current situation was somewhat different...

The great Xia was truly powerless to hold anyone accountable; they would probably just issue a warrant for Yue Hongling and that would be the end of it. The local clans really had nothing to do with it. As for the warrant, a little wind blowing from Wanzhuang and they would practically have no issues...

The chief of the Demon Suppression Department is here, hands on hips! Ah, not that... the Jade Token Secret Agent of the Demon Suppression Department is here!

The assassinated Provincial Governor had indeed been a tyrant who exploited the common people and nearly incited a revolt. That his death had averted a disaster was something Wanzhuang was weighing in her mind...

With this in mind, Zhao Changhe looked at Sisi with some surprise, "Hey, why didn’t you consider uniting the Miao Region yourself, instead of just causing destruction?"

"Yes..." Sisi once again dragged her cheeks, "The Xia people have been terrible to me, hugging, kissing, pressing, touching, and then smearing disgusting things on my face. Then heartlessly turning away as if they don’t recognize me. Shouldn’t I erect a placard that reads ’All Xia people may be killed’?"

Zhao Changhe coughed dryly, "Strictly speaking, I’m not really a Xia person."

"Oh, it seems someone knows he’s the bad guy here? At least there’s some self-awareness."

"..."

Leaning leisurely on the lounge chair, Sisi sipped her wine, scrutinizing him for a good while before suddenly chuckling, "Tang actually treats me quite well. I don’t want her to hear about my rebellion and cough herself to death. It’s not because of you. Don’t flatter yourself."

"When have I ever flattered myself?"

"Besides, this matter would truly upset her, not you. It looks to me that you don’t much care about the rebellion, but what the rebellion aims to achieve—whether it’s truly resisting tyranny, or for more unsightly ambitions. After all, you yourself are a bandit leader."

Zhao Changhe was stunned, then fell silent.

Sisi laughed, "Hey, don’t you feel like I understand you quite well? Don’t be proud. This analysis is from Sister Yue, not me."

Zhao Changhe just shut up and drank.

This girl is quite pointed, every second sentence aimed at starting a fight... might as well let her vent until she feels better...

Yet Sisi then returned to the main topic, "Backed by the ancient heritage of our clan, though we lack some aspects in the Martial Arts, I wanted to learn more about the Central Plains Martial Arts. However, in the Witchcraft, we are the ancestors of everyone here. Once we truly leave the Secret Realm and establish ourselves in this world, we indeed have the reasons and the strength to become kings."

Zhao Changhe said, "Yes, that’s why I asked why you don’t think about it."

"Because only a very few of us came out, with me as the leader," Sisi said with a smirk. "I’ve told you, coming to the Central Plains to seek Martial Arts was a bet within my clan to prove that my ideas were indeed beneficial. Naturally, the clan would consider establishing an official base here in this world to try and interact more broadly. This is it for now. Hey, the Swordsmanship you provided was helpful. Should I reward you?"

Zhao Changhe, expressionless, "That’s what you deserve. Exploring the Sword Emperor’s Tomb, your expertise and insights were crucial, and without you, we wouldn’t have obtained these legacies. You absolutely deserve a share."

"You..." Sisi was quite taken aback, "Why are you so uninteresting now? Really because you got involved with Sister Yue and decided to settle down?"

Zhao Changhe solemnly said, "Exactly. A man who has a family and career should indeed be more stable..."

Sisi’s expression resembled someone who had eaten dung. Disdainfully sizing him up, she yawned listlessly, "Anyway, our main focus is still within our own Secret Realm. We have very few personnel outside, and it’s not suitable to join the competition for supremacy. Maintaining the current situation of autonomy among the hundreds of tribes is advantageous for us. As for whether we will harbor rebellious intentions once we are more established, I don’t know. Do you want to eliminate this potential threat in advance?"

Actually, if we go by this statement, there are still a lot of issues within the Ancient Spirit Clan. It had been mentioned before that there were people coming from the Forbidden Land—a pile of unresolved problems. To form a significant presence in this world, let alone pose a threat to Great Xia, is such a distant issue. Who would consider the dangers of such a distant future when the opportunities at hand shouldn’t be wasted?

Moreover, Zhao Changhe’s actual purpose for coming here was to visit their Ancient Spirit Clan, seeking many things inside, rather than entangling himself in mundane affairs. As long as he knew that Yue Hongling was safe, there wasn’t much need for his concern in the Southwest...

Zhao Changhe spoke solemnly, "I have even supported Ba Tu, let alone you. I only consider what is beneficial for the current situation. Future issues have nothing to do with me, I am not some loyal court official of Great Xia, who would painstakingly strategize far-reaching plans for the Imperial?"

"Wow, supporting, that tone..." Sisi moved closer with a smile, her voice turning sultry and seductive, "The little lady needs the support of a Central Earth big shot. I wonder what it would take for Lord Zhao to take care of me?"

"If you can speak seriously, I will take care of it."

"Really?" Sisi was noncommittal, leaning back again, leisurely saying, "Alright, I think I’ve understood enough about what you wanted to know, and you have seriously worn out my interest. Go back to your guest room to rest; we’ll talk more tomorrow if there’s anything."

Indeed, it was late at night. Zhao Changhe, having just been cursed and poisoned, felt somewhat exhausted. Believing he had a basic grasp of the situation, he no longer insisted and stood up to take his leave, "Holy Daughter should also rest early. Let’s discuss more tomorrow."

Sisi waved her hand, rather listlessly implying for him to scram.

Zhao Changhe didn’t take it to heart, turned around, and exited the large tent. Outside, several maids were guarding, and seeing him leave so formally, they were quite surprised, covering their mouths and laughing, "Follow us, guest."

While it was said that there weren’t many people, the stronghold was actually not small. The guest tent was in a rather remote corner. Upon entering, there was a large bathtub steaming with hot vapor, and unknown petals were floating in it, emitting a pleasant fragrance.

The maids giggled and asked, "Guest... do you need assistance with bathing?"

"How come you talk in the same tone as your Holy Daughter..."

"Hehe... did the Holy Daughter actually say such things to you?"

"No, it’s just the tone, you understand?"

"The tone, huh... hehe." The maid said nothing more, just laughed and retreated.

Of course, the maids did not know the miserable past when Sisi, disguised as a maid, was tragically teased. If the Holy Daughter would speak in a seductive tone to someone, it was either because she was harboring intentions to kill or she had some sort of liking and was testing this person’s character.

But looking at this situation, it didn’t seem like she had intentions to kill. How could the Holy Daughter possibly have taken a liking to a man from Xia she had just met? That didn’t seem right...

The maids couldn’t possibly fathom the complicated relationship and mindsets between these two. In truth, both individuals didn’t know what attitude to use when speaking to each other, and up to this point, everything was confusing, every expression instinctual.

Zhao Changhe was exhausted at the moment and too tired to think further. Finally, he could take a proper hot bath; tears welled up in relief.

Comfortably squatting in the tub, he closed his eyes to rest but not even for half a cup of tea’s time when suddenly his eyes snapped open, sensing trouble.

A surge of heat rose from his lower abdomen, his mind unable to suppress the restless urges. The visages of Sisi and the cheeky maids danced in his mind, changing to their exposed waists and their delicate, jade-like little feet, flickering frame by frame in his mind.

He had been drugged with an aphrodisiac.

Zhao Changhe introspected and, like checking for the previous weakening curse, found nothing. It seemed he would need the Qinghe Mirror to check, but it was too conspicuous to pull out a mirror at this moment...

Zhao Changhe gave up the idea of taking out the mirror, forcibly suppressing it with Tang Wanzhuang’s Moon Reflected in Water Heart Method, sighing, "Can’t you let a man have a proper bath..."

A fragrant breeze brushed by, and Sisi appeared stealthily beside him, her bare midriff and bare feet dazzling like jade, cooing seductively, "Master, do you need Nu’er to serve you..."

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