The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 750: Disappearance

Emperor Yichen, already solemn by Yaohui’s incident and even with Evil Qi invading his body, showed no mercy on the battlefield. He was like a callous killing machine that kept reaping the lives of the demons.

A massive God Demon War eventually turned into a one-sided slaughter by Emperor Yichen. The Demon World was decimated, its forces crumbled and continuously beaten back, until they had no choice but to retreat and shrink back into their realm.

In this war, it could be said that the Divine World suffered nearly no losses. However, the Demon World experienced such devastating losses that it likely couldn’t recover for tens of thousands of years.

It was also because of this war that the inhabitants of the Divine World came to realize just how powerful Emperor Yichen truly was.

Alongside their fear, people couldn’t help but feel an admiration for Emperor Yichen. It was a contradictory sentiment, but it occurred nonetheless.

To this, Emperor Yichen paid no mind. His entire focus was on how to revive Yaohui, completely unconcerned with external affairs.

Later, Emperor Yichen finally found a Forbidden Technique that could condense and retrieve a residual soul of Yaohui.

After nearly exhausting all his Divine Power, Emperor Yichen finally condensed a strand of Yaohui’s residual soul. However, to reunite the Divine Soul, it was necessary for this strand to reincarnate, go through a hundred lifetimes, to possibly have a chance to gather the Divine Soul again.

After Yaohui reincarnated, Emperor Yichen followed suit and also reincarnated.

Afterward, both the Divine World and Qingqiu returned to tranquility.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, what are you thinking about?"

Through Meng Die’s narration, Zhong Nianyao learned about everything that had happened after her departure. Thinking about her past capriciousness and all that Lu Yichen had done, her nose couldn’t help but feel sore, and her heart swelled with emotion.

Seeing Zhong Nianyao fall into silence after listening, Meng Die couldn’t help but call out to her several times.

Under Meng Die’s calling, Zhong Nianyao came back to her senses. She suppressed the emotions churning at the bottom of her heart, smiled, and said, "I’m fine, it’s just that all these things you’ve told me have made me quite emotional."

Meng Die looked at Zhong Nianyao earnestly, and only truly relaxed when she saw no significant change in Nianyao’s expression.

Zhong Nianyao of course noticed Meng Die’s gaze on her and found it somewhat amusing. "What are you looking at? Afraid something will happen to me?"

What was initially a teasing remark led to Meng Die nodding seriously. "Yes, Your Highness, please don’t have another mishap. I’m really scared that I might not see you again."

By the end, her voice even carried a hint of a cry.

Looking at Meng Die’s appearance, Zhong Nianyao was startled and then realized what was going on. She reached out, patted Meng Die’s shoulder, and said with a smile, "Don’t worry. Didn’t I already promise you just now? I absolutely won’t leave again."

She could probably understand Meng Die’s feelings—the suddenness of her past demise had indeed frightened Meng Die. Even though she had returned, the shadow of the events from those years had not so easily dissipated in Meng Die’s heart.

Meng Die held back her tears and nodded.

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore." After patting Meng Die’s shoulder, Zhong Nianyao changed the subject. "Meng Die, it’s been many years since I saw you. You’ve grown up and managed Qingqiu very well. If it weren’t for you, I would have returned today to chaos."

Hearing Zhong Nianyao’s praise, Meng Die smiled sheepishly, "Everything I know was taught by you, Your Highness. Over the years, I’ve had no other thoughts but to wait well for your return."

Zhong Nianyao stretched out her hand, pinched Meng Die’s cheek, and said with a smile, "You’ve done very well. By the way, nothing has happened in Qingqiu recently, right?"

It was a simple inquiry, but upon hearing it, Meng Die suddenly became serious. "Actually, Your Highness, I was planning to speak to you about it today if you hadn’t brought it up."

"Recently, some things have happened in Qingqiu. I was about to seek help from the Divine World. But then I heard the news that you and Emperor Yichen had returned, so I held off for a while."

Seeing Meng Die’s demeanor, Zhong Nianyao knew something significant must have happened. She dropped her smile, looked at Meng Die, and demanded, "What exactly happened? Tell me everything."

It was a serious matter, and Meng Die did not conceal anything, swiftly revealing the situation. "Your Highness, starting last month, quite a few Little Immortals from our Qingqiu suddenly disappeared."

"Suddenly disappeared?" Zhong Nianyao furrowed her brows. "Are you sure they disappeared?"

"Yes." Meng Die nodded and continued, "They are confirmed to have disappeared. Many Little Immortals were seen the day before, but the next day they vanished without a trace. Initially, only one or two were missing, which nobody cared about, but as time went on, people kept disappearing."

Zhong Nianyao’s frown deepened and after thinking for a moment, she asked again, "How many people have disappeared? Were there any signs before they disappeared?"

"Nearly every other day, one person disappears. More than fifteen people have vanished so far," replied Meng Die. "These are all very ordinary Little Immortals with not high cultivation. There was no sign of anything unusual before they disappeared; it happened abruptly."

A glint of contemplation flashed in Zhong Nianyao’s eyes. "With so many missing, is there really no trace of their disappearance?"

"That’s the strangest part," Meng Die said. "We don’t know if they went willingly, but there was no commotion when they disappeared."

"You don’t have to deal with this," Zhong Nianyao said, a hint of solemnity in her eyes. "I will investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Also, issue my orders: starting today, increase the defenses throughout Qingqiu. Furthermore, anyone who wishes to leave must report in advance. Inform all guards that those who don’t report are not allowed to step out of Qingqiu."

"Those who defy the orders, once they leave Qingqiu, will be expelled and never allowed to set foot in Qingqiu again."

Regarding Zhong Nianyao’s orders, Meng Die had no objections, nor would she question why; she obediently went to carry them out. In her eyes, whatever Zhong Nianyao did was always right.