She Holds the World After Being Reborn-Chapter 393 - 392: A Group of Bandits Arrives at the Foot of the Mountain to Seize the Territory

Chapter 393: Chapter 392: A Group of Bandits Arrives at the Foot of the Mountain to Seize the Territory

Seeing Shen Shuyun’s obstinate denial, Song Ning’s last shred of patience completely wore away.

"I really don’t know what you’re clinging to. You can’t possibly think someone will come to save you, can you?" she said, her lips curving into a sinister smile. "Let me guess, the person you’re counting on, is it Yan Wanqing?"

Watching Shen Shuyun visibly shudder at the mention of that name, Song Ning’s smile widened even more.

"It’s useless, she’s already dead, died from the intense poison of Peacock Gall. If you willingly offer your body to me now, you might be able to catch up with her on the road to the Yellow Springs."

"...Peacock Gall?" Shen Shuyun was utterly bewildered.

She thought Yan Wanqing had died within Northern Border City, overwhelmed by everyone’s sieging.

But Song Ning said that Yan Wanqing died from the violent poison of Peacock Gall.

"You..." she opened her dry, cracked lips with difficulty, "really saw her dead?"

The Ghost Doctor Red Buddha’s Hand was always by Yan Wanqing’s side.

Although Peacock Gall is deadly poison, it is neither colorless nor tasteless. Could it really have evaded the discerning eyes of Red Buddha’s Hand?

Besides, Yan Wanqing herself was full of schemes; who could get close enough to harm her?

At this thought, Shen Shuyun actually breathed a sigh of relief, a trace of mirth appeared on her face.

"She’s not dead, hahaha! Thank you for bringing me such good news!" This time, hope truly ignited in her heart.

The loyal and righteous Princess Anping would certainly come to her rescue!

Definitely!

Song Ning, seeing Shen Shuyun manage to laugh in this situation, was infuriated beyond measure.

"She’s dead! The people I sent witnessed it themselves! White lanterns hung inside and outside the inn, how could this be fake?!"

The more she spoke, the less confident Song Ning felt.

She indeed had not seen Yan Wanqing’s body.

Having crossed paths with this woman, she knew how deeply cunning and tricky she was. freewebnøvel.com

Now, seeing Shen Shuyun so convinced of Yan Wanqing’s survival, Song Ning’s heart also began to waver.

Could it be... that old cooking hag betrayed me?

Seeing Song Ning’s stern expression, sitting in silence, a sense of triumph gleamed in Shen Shuyun’s eyes.

It was finally her turn to breathe out the spite.

"You’ve been dead for over twenty years and don’t know, Yan Wanqing is widely recognized as the female Zhuge Liang of the Six Kingdoms. So many have desired her life, akin to the vast sea of clouds, but who has actually succeeded? Even the notorious Princess Yaochi failed to achieve her wish, let alone you, hahahaha! Song Ning ah Song Ning, everyone thinks you’re vengeful for the seventh prince’s death, but you know the real reason why you want Yan Wanqing dead!"

"Nonsense! Xiao Hongshen was the child I bore over ten months, she was harmed by Yan Wanqing, and as her mother, can I not seek revenge?" Song Ning’s guilt surfaced as she shouted at the maid, "Continue the execution!"

The maid, expressionless, took the remaining silver needles from the table next to her, clutched them in her palm, then without blinking an eye, methodically began stabbing them into Shen Shuyun, one after another, until Shen Shuyun was pricked all over like a hedgehog.

Pain...

An excruciating pain screamed through her limbs and body.

Yet the smile on Shen Shuyun’s lips became more and more apparent.

"What are you laughing at?! Keep laughing and I’ll kill you!" Song Ning’s fury blazed, her eyes bloodshot.

Shen Shuyun, addressing Song Ning word by word, said, "...Is that really so? Hehe... Song Ning, Xiao Hongshen died by hanging herself, what does it have to do with the Commandery Princess? Moreover... cough cough cough!" She couldn’t help but cough violently, shaking along with the silver needles embedded in her, grimacing in pain.

"Besides, the one you should really be seeking revenge against is the Crown Prince. If he hadn’t ordered... that traitorous official, who plotted rebellion, to be thrown into jail, how could Xiao Hongshen have died of shame by her own hand?"

Shen Shuyun spoke more fluidly, more joyfully as she went on.

The satisfaction in her heart completely overshadowed the pain of her flesh.

With eyes brimming with tears, she stared fixedly at Song Ning, "Between you and me, you’re actually the pitiable one. Once Yan Wanqing isn’t dead, she will definitely come to rescue me!"

"And you, can only crawl back to your hell!"

The last sentence she roared out loud, followed by a burst of wild laughter after she had shouted, filling the cramped, dark room with Shen Shuyun’s carefree mirth.

Song Ning was so angry that her whole body trembled, but she could not kill the woman before her.

Simply because she was the most suitable vessel Song Huaxu had found for himself.

"Don’t stop, I want to see just how tough your bones can be!" Having thrown down these words, she made a hasty retreat.

...

News of Shen Shuyun being captured by Song Ning and thrown into a dark room quickly reached Song Huaxu’s ears while he was still in the midst of meditating.

"I know," Song Huaxu let out a long sigh.

Shaking his head helplessly, he opened his eyes, only to see a blur before him.

"She’s in a bad mood, but she’s a child who knows restraint. Let her be," Song Huaxu paused, "What’s the situation at the foot of the mountain?"

He had heard that some unidentified forces were gathering there.

The disciple’s expression was one of guilt, "I am incompetent, and have not yet been able to find out who they are or their intentions."

"Have you seen the leader of the other party?"

The disciple immediately nodded, "It’s a heroic woman dressed in red attire. Most of her subordinates are stout and fierce-looking, unsavory to say the least, each resembling bandit leaders."

"Sect Hierarch, do you think they might be coveting the mountain of our Divine Church of Light, intending to snatch our territory?"

Song Huaxu: "..."

The disciple didn’t hear Song Huaxu’s voice, and cautiously lifted his head, but this look was inauspicious. He suddenly realized that the Sect Hierarch, who normally had the appearance of a youth despite his gray hair, now showed signs of aging, with obvious new wrinkles on his forehead and around his eyes.

The disciple quickly bowed his head again, feeling very uneasy.

Song Huaxu, unable to see the disciple’s actions, adjusted his sleeves and spoke indifferently, "We can’t rule out this possibility. You should send someone to negotiate with that woman. If they do wish to rule the roost, then catch the ringleader first. I shouldn’t need to teach you this, should I?"

The disciple knelt on the ground, "May the Sect Hierarch’s boundless fortune be upon us, these lowlifes dare not act rashly!"

"Be dismissed," Song Huaxu gestured with his hand.

The disciple immediately bowed and backed out of his presence.

At this moment, the disciple’s heart was in turmoil.

He felt as though he had stumbled upon a shocking secret.

The Sect Hierarch must be grievously injured, which is why he had to cloister himself away in meditation for so many months. Not only was there no sign of recovery, but his condition seemed to be deteriorating. What was to be done now?

Perhaps he should simply take people and swear allegiance to the bandit leader at the foot of the mountain?

The disciple’s thoughts dangerously teetered on the brink of betrayal, and he was now desperate to share his revelation with someone, barely able to contain himself.

Elsewhere, Song Huaxu took out a turtle shell and three Copper Coins.

His ambition extended far beyond, wanting all of world’s fortunes to serve him. Now, this world could not be too peaceful.

While Dawei had no ruler, Daqin already had an Empress.

After divining for a moment, he spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood, which dripped onto the turtle shell. Song Huaxu wiped it with his fingertip, and it took a good while before a hint of a smile tinged the corner of his eye.

"It won’t be long now, the world is about to descend into chaos!"