Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 224 This Mist Hidden is poisonous, right?
Yun Wangshu didn’t get angry; instead, she looked at You Ruo as if she were an idiot. Do I really look that stupid, falling for such an obvious goad?
Ning Xuan smiled and nodded. "Yes, that’s why I’ve decided to have you stay and keep my sister company."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Xuan disappeared.
You Ruo’s reaction was incredibly fast, but she was still a step too slow. Her body, retreating rapidly toward the mist behind her, suddenly froze in place. At the same time, Ning Xuan appeared before her.
"What do you think you’re doing?" You Ruo’s eyes flashed with shock and anger as she realized she was immobilized. This guy is so fast! And I’m the great Heavenly Palace Master, yet he shows no fear or respect whatsoever! He doesn’t even bother with a warning before acting against me. First, he tried to kill me, and now he immobilizes me as he pleases! Do I have no dignity?! Unbelievable!
"Sister Wangshu, you should be much safer with her here," Ning Xuan said, ignoring You Ruo and turning to smile at Yun Wangshu.
"Thank you," Yun Wangshu replied, preparing to step forward and catch You Ruo.
Unexpectedly, Ning Xuan simply lifted You Ruo and threw her directly at Yun Wangshu.
Yun Wangshu was stunned. She had forgotten that You Ruo was immobilized and couldn’t use her Cultivation, meaning she had to be caught.
THUD!
You Ruo hit the ground hard. Only then did Yun Wangshu snap out of her daze. She quickly pulled You Ruo to her feet, patting the dust off her clothes and murmuring apologies.
"He just... threw me over here?" You Ruo asked Yun Wangshu, blinking in disbelief. Even now, she couldn’t believe Ning Xuan would treat her this way.
Yun Wangshu shook her head and said with a straight face, "Miss You Ruo, you’ve misunderstood. He’s not that kind of person. It was very dangerous just now, so he was just concerned for your safety. That’s why his actions were a tiny bit rough."
Damn it! Concerned for my safety, my ass! And his actions were just a *tiny bit* rough? I thought this woman was a good person, but I completely misjudged her! There isn’t a single good person among those who follow that guy!
"So I should thank him for it?" You Ruo ground out, staring at Yun Wangshu.
"Oh, that’s not necessary. He’s the type who loves to help others and never asks for anything in return," Yun Wangshu said with a gentle smile. Inwardly, she was ecstatic. Playing the villain feels pretty thrilling.
The corner of You Ruo’s mouth twitched, but she quickly forced a smile. "Sister, can you please help me undo this Prohibition? It’s really dangerous here."
"Of course."
You Ruo was stunned by how readily Yun Wangshu agreed. Then, she understood. This is revenge under the guise of helping! She isn’t undoing the Prohibition at all; she’s practically dislocating my bones!
"Sister... ugh... Sister, never mind. I don’t want it undone anymore." Damn it, that hurts!
"Now, now, I can’t do that. I already promised," Yun Wangshu said, her expression serious, though a flicker of amusement danced in her eyes.
The young Palace Master, who secretly loved to curse, viciously insulted Ning Xuan in her heart. Damn it! Ning Xuan, you dog! You’re not human! I hope you die in there!
She didn’t know that Ning Xuan was, in fact, on the verge of death.
The moment he stepped into the roiling mist that churned like primeval Chaos, he became someone else entirely, his head forced onto a guillotine by a burly man. The charge was seduction... whatever, the reason wasn’t important. What was important was that his entire Cultivation was sealed, and a chilling, several-hundred-pound Great Guillotine Blade hung over his neck.
With his head turned to the side, his eyes could just make out... pfft, this body’s lover—cough, cough—paramour. He couldn’t see her face clearly, but her peach blossom eyes, filled with a desperate will to live, were unforgettable.
Ning Xuan ranted internally while quickly formulating a plan. Dammit, why is it always this kind of script? I’m not even lecherous! Besides, my surname isn’t Cao!
His opponent was trying to break his Mental State and plant a Heart Demon within him. Though Ning Xuan’s will was firm, he didn’t dare be careless. It’s always the skilled swimmers who drown! The simpler something seems, the more lethal it might be!
"The Hour has come, exe—"
"Wait! I have something to say!" Ning Xuan interrupted the Execution Supervisor.
"Pah! You shameless degenerate! You still have the gall to beg for mercy?"
"Exactly! Sir, kill this adulterous pair!"
The crowd of onlookers below was seething with righteous indignation, just short of throwing rotten eggs.
"I, too, would like to spare your life, but unfortunately..." the Execution Supervisor began.
"Sir, this commoner has an ingenious invention that will benefit the nation and its people to present to you!"
As Ning Xuan spoke, the Execution Supervisor’s interest was piqued, and he waved his hand. A moment later, after seeing Ning Xuan’s blueprints and listening to his explanation, the man was utterly astounded.
"Sir, surely you can be lenient now?" Ning Xuan whispered.
The Execution Supervisor put on a cunning expression and said with feigned difficulty, "That won’t do. Your ingenious invention can only save one life. You know the crime you’ve committed is a grave one. Even if I could let you go, the people would not agree."
"You can really only spare one person?"
"Really!"
"Then let her go. She is innocent. I am the one who committed a heinous crime, and I seek death."
The Execution Supervisor’s face stiffened, and he shot Ning Xuan a look full of resentment. Why don’t you play by the rules?! I can tell you’re still holding back. Why not just give up one more invention and be done with it?! You’re making this very difficult for me!
Far from backing down, Ning Xuan even blinked to remind him, "Sir, you should give the order quickly. The Hour is about to pass."
The Execution Supervisor’s mouth twitched. He shot a meaningful glance at the brawny man beside him, deciding to take a risk. The moment Ning Xuan begged for his life, the brawny man would catch the falling blade.
"Carry out the execution!" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
WHOOSH!
As the Great Guillotine Blade fell, Ning Xuan showed no intention of begging for mercy. At the last second, just as the brawny man grabbed the massive blade, its sharp edge had already sliced into his skin.
"Wait a moment! I’ve just noticed something in your drawing is a bit unclear! Come, come, follow me. We’ll proceed with the execution after your invention sees the light of day!" the Execution Supervisor exclaimed, rushing forward to help Ning Xuan up and pull him away from the guillotine without another word.
By the time the commoners came to their senses, the two were long gone.
But as soon as Ning Xuan took a step, the scene changed again. He was still at a guillotine, but this one was far grander in scale. The person overseeing the execution was even more terrifying: the sovereign of the nation himself.
Ning Xuan discovered he was the same person as before, but this time his crime was one punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his kin. He had slept with the Empress.
After processing the new memories, Ning Xuan was horrified. My god... this Mist Hidden is insane!
He had no time to curse it, however. This situation was far more critical, because Ning Xuan saw his parents, whom he hadn’t seen in six long years. They were also being held on the execution platform.
How vicious! This move by Mist Hidden was truly diabolical. Previously, he could rely on inventions to save people. But this time... I’m afraid I’ll need to invent a missile to get out of this!
