I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 59 - 47: So What If You Kill Me? Kneel Down! (4000 Words, Combined)
Chapter 59: Chapter 47: So What If You Kill Me? Kneel Down! (4000 Words, Combined)
Boom—
The rain outside the window grew heavier, as if the galaxy was pouring down; serpentine lightning streaked across the dim sky, illuminating the slightly surprised face of Chu Zhuo.
Chen Mo?
What is he doing here as well?
Beside him, Chu Chen pointed at Chen Mo and angrily exclaimed, "Dad, he’s in league with that woman; he was part of what just happened!"
He still remembered the grudge from that kick earlier; now was the perfect time to settle the score!
Chu Zhuo’s face darkened slightly, "Chen Mo, did you take part too?"
Holding his cup of wine, Chen Mo replied with an indifferent tone, "What, does Lord Chu want to arrest me as well?"
"In front of everyone, you caused someone serious injury; you owe me an explanation!" Chu Zhuo’s voice was cold and harsh.
Before Chen Mo could speak, Lin Jingzhu interjected:
"The one I beat was me; galloping through the market deserves fifty lashes—that’s your explanation."
"Your son just caused injury to someone, by law, he should be punished with eighty cane strikes..."
She glanced at Chu Chen, her lips curling up to reveal white teeth, "You still owe me eighty strikes."
Chu Chen’s back turned cold, and he instinctively stepped back.
Suddenly remembering he had backup, his step halted, and he straightened up to say, "Even if I did break the law, punishment should come from the government office; what right do you have to beat people?"
Clang!
Lin Jingzhu drew an iron badge from her bosom and threw it on the table.
"As an Investigator, if a criminal resists arrest with a weapon, I have the authority to administer punishment accordingly, any objections?"
Seeing the "arrest" character engraved on the badge, Chu Chen was momentarily dazed.
This woman had the demeanor of someone from the Jianghu, here in broad daylight drinking and listening to music, and she’s an arrest officer from the Six Gates?
And she struck without giving him a chance to resist arrest?
Shangguan Yunfei shook his head.
Lin Jingzhu was a "habitual offender"—Da Yuan Six Laws, Military Punishment, Yuan Law Explanations... she knew all kinds of laws by heart; she could argue a position even when in the wrong, let alone when she had the upper hand, she was truly unbeatable.
Even if this incident were taken to the government office, at most she’d be fined two months’ salary, which to her was nothing significant.
Chu Zhuo frowned deeply; the Sky Scale Guard were independent of the Six Ministries, and he didn’t truly regard a mere arrest officer.
Yet, Chen Mo, whose recent prominence was undeniable, was also involved, and being a Hundred Household Officer just like him, the situation seemed troublesome... he was uncertain about what to do next.
At that moment, one of the Purple-clothed Guards behind him spoke with impatience, "Lord Chu, please settle this quickly, let’s not delay the important matters."
These words served as a reminder to Chu Zhuo.
Having been followed by people sent by Young Master Zhou, they were probably assessing his capabilities; if he couldn’t handle even this minor matter, how could he be trusted with greater responsibilities?
Since the grudge with Chen Mo had already been established, offending one more time made no difference; only by holding tightly to the Zhou Family’s coattails would there be a chance for a turnaround in the future!
With this thought, Chu Zhuo’s gaze grew colder, deciding to take down this minor arrest officer first!
He raised his hand, and scarlet True Yuan converged, forming a giant palm in the air and smashing towards Lin Jingzhu from afar!
Lin Jingzhu showed no fear; her long stick glowing with black light, it clashed head-on with the giant palm!
Boom!
The stick and palm collided, sending a rush of turbulent air waves that blew the window lattices away!
Lin Jingzhu’s clothes billowed, yet she remained immovable, holding her staff with one hand, firmly resisting the giant palm!
A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Zhuo’s eyes.
"Sixth-rank Martial Artist?"
"No wonder you’re so confident, but you’ve provoked the wrong person!"
"Let me show you today the vast gap between a Sixth-rank and a Fifth-rank!"
As he pressed down with his hand, the scarlet giant palm descended like a blood cloud overhead; the Black Gold Long Stick remained unbent, yet Lin Jingzhu’s figure was forced lower inch by inch.
Creak—
Her tendons and bones emitted abnormal noises, her body slightly trembling, as if reaching its limit.
"Brother Shangguan, your colleague seems to be unable to hold on much longer," Chen Mo remarked.
Shangguan Yunfei maintained a calm expression, shaking his head, "Don’t worry, this is just the beginning, the disciple of Xue Wukui won’t lose that easily."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Jingzhu took a deep breath, and the breath she exhaled contained traces of frost.
A faint luminescence spread over her body, and black hard ice covered her form, forming an armor—her chest emblazoned with the Exotic Beast Vengeance, Serpent Beast Devouring perched on her shoulders, sharp spikes at her elbows and knees, appearing menacing and fierce like an armed humanoid weapon!
Her eyes that were exposed outside seemed like Ghost Fire, eerily watching Chu Zhuo.
Witnessing this scene, even Chu Zhuo couldn’t help but feel a stir of surprise, followed by a cold snort, "Showy and superfluous!"
The giant palm slashed violently through the air, ruthlessly smashing down!
Lin Jingzhu didn’t just stand there to take the hit, her figure flashing like lightning to mid-air, the Black Gold Long Stick vibrating, its ends extending curved moon blades; instantly transforming from the Brow-Length Staff to a double-headed halberd, she swung it toward Chu Zhuo’s neck!
Chu Zhuo swung the giant palm, batting her away like swatting a fly.
However, all he hit was an afterimage; Lin Jingzhu ducked into his embrace, thrusting her knee upward, with her sharp icy spike aiming directly at his chest!
Hiss—
The spike pierced an inch into his body, then was caught by the muscles; droplets of blood ran down the ice spike onto the ground!
Chu Zhuo’s face turned extremely sullen; although he hadn’t used his full strength, to be wounded by a Sixth-rank girl?
"You’re courting death!"
Boom!
With his white hair flying wildly, Chu Zhuo, shrouded by a crimson aura, delivered a punch that sent Lin Jingzhu flying!
Mid-air, Lin Jingzhu twisted her body, and frost spouted from her feet as she shot towards Chu Zhuo like a meteor! freewebnoveℓ.com
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two clashed fiercely together, moving so fast they were just blurs, only the mingling of red flames and black ice could be seen.
True Yuan surged wildly, walls collapsed, tables and chairs shattered, the entire upper floor nearly reduced to ruins!
The more Chu Zhuo fought, the more alarmed he became; the girl’s combat awareness was shockingly strong, fighting toe-to-toe with him without falling behind. Moreover, her black ice armor was abnormally tough, virtually impenetrable in the short term, both fighters appeared to be evenly matched!
