Zhao Changhe stared at Ye Jiuyou with a strange expression while she glared back at him. The atmosphere was undeniably odd.0

Technically, the one who had started this mess was Li Boping. And yet, somehow, he suddenly felt like an outsider. His expression grew increasingly peculiar.0

His ancestor could annihilate Zhao Changhe in an instant. Granted, this was only a soul fragment, so annihilating it would not mean much. But she had not done that; instead, she had elected to storm in, brimming with fury, only to stand there in a deadlock, making intense eye contact instead of acting. And Zhao Changhe’s hand was still resting on his throat!0

After a long pause, Zhao Changhe finally spoke up in a calm tone. “Don’t kill the ordinary people outside.”0

Ye Jiuyou responded coolly, “You actually knew that’s what I was thinking?”0

Zhao Changhe replied, “It was just a guess… but it’s pointless. Some things aren’t about individuals but represent a greater trend. When that fake Xia Longyuan issued a senseless order to kill Wanzhuang, the decree didn’t even get a chance to spread before the Great Xia’s dragon qi completely crumbled. This is similar. The karma between us is already woven. Killing people now won’t change anything; it will only add unnecessary burdens to your fate.”0

Ye Jiuyou chuckled. “You, lecturing me about karmic burdens… No wonder people say you might be the next coming of Buddha. Why don’t you just shave your head and become a monk?”0

“I like women.”0

“…”0

Zhao Changhe’s expression remained utterly composed. “Shall we talk?”0

Ye Jiuyou glanced at Li Boping before saying, “Follow me.”0

With that, she turned and left through the rear door of the palace.0

Li Boping twisted his head to watch them leave, his expression growing even more bizarre. His ancestor had come burning with intent to kill, yet a few words from Zhao Changhe had completely erased that intent.0

Ye Jiuyou had her own private courtyard in the area, of course. As they entered, a number of maids and attendants bowed respectfully and respectfully greeted her, “Young Lady, welcome.”0

Ye Jiuyou, already in...0