The Underworld King wanted to say something else.
The Emperor dramatically swept his wide sleeve and sternly ordered: “Someone, escort the Underworld King back to his residence.”
The Underworld King saw that the Emperor was truly angry and had no choice but to return to his residence.
Jun Wang’s expression remained unchanged. He knew he was no match for the Emperor. If not for that black-robed person’s powerful magic, the Emperor would have long known his location in the Jun Wang’s mansion. Rumors had it that the Emperor’s magical skills were becoming increasingly powerful, with a group of black-robed individuals hunting magical pearls for him. The depth of the Emperor’s magical abilities was now unknown to all.
The Witch was still seething with anger. He had also used magic to search for Miss Mo Xiao Ji, but could only see swirling black mist, seeing nothing else. He knew someone must have set up a magical barrier.
Questioning the Underworld King and Jun Wang yielded no results. The Emperor was truly afraid to meet the Witch. His fear of the Witch was deeply rooted, stemming from childhood and unchanged by his status. He was pondering how to explain things to the Witch appropriately.
Such contemplation continued until near evening when the head eunuch quietly inquired about the imperial meal. The Emperor suddenly realized, rubbing his somewhat painful head, feeling troubled.
Just as he was instructing the royal chef to prepare some good dishes for the Witch, a black-robed person leaped through the window behind the great hall.
Ambushed
The Emperor heard the movement and immediately dismissed the palace maids and eunuchs.
The black-robed person whispered in the Emperor’s ear, and the Emperor’s expression changed from gloomy to a cold smile.
Finally nodding, the Emperor said: “Well done. We will surely reward you generously.”
The black-robed person knelt in gratitude. Before he could stand, the Emperor’s hand was already on his head. The black-robed person immediately felt excruciating pain, unable to speak, only staring wide-eyed at the Emperor.
The Emperor’s expression was blank. He naturally could not let him live. Such secrets could only be kept by the dead.
In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the black-robed person dissolved into water along with his clothing.
The Emperor then frowned and withdrew his hand.
The foreign Water Moon Country, located in the Miao region, was renowned for producing powerful witch doctors.
The palace coup had long been discovered by scouts and reported to the national leader.
The national leader personally led the country’s strongest troops and witch doctors to attack the capital, having already breached several defenses and approaching the city. The frontline continuously sent urgent reports.
The Emperor listened to his minister’s report, his brow furrowed.
The Witch’s face was dark.
“Witch, you see…”
The Witch raised his eyes and ignored the Emperor.
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the Emperor’s eyes.
The Emperor suddenly stood and pulled open the wall behind his seat, the dagger hidden in his sleeve pressed directly against Mo Xiao Ji’s neck.
How did Mo Xiao Ji end up in the Emperor’s hands? It was all the Underworld King’s fault. Instead of seeking help from someone else, he went to his cunning sister-in-law, the woman in white.
She had deep grudges against Mo Xiao Ji and wanted to eliminate her.
The black-robed person and Jun Wang were too careless. The black-robed person was busy creating illusions to make Mo Xiao Ji believe the Witch’s crimes were grave, while Jun Wang was in the palace. This allowed the white-robed woman to take advantage.
She easily found Mo Xiao Ji in the underground chamber of the Jun Wang’s mansion and traded her to the Emperor to exchange for Jun Wang. Little did she know the Emperor was a heartless person who now trusted no one. If the white-robed woman hadn’t left quickly, she might have lost her life.
The Witch
Poor Mo Xiao Ji could say nothing now.
Seeing the gleaming dagger at her neck and the Emperor’s dark face, she could only sigh at her unfortunate fate.
The Witch had not fully suspected Mo Xiao Ji was kidnapped by the Emperor, but now faced with the facts, he was consumed by rage.
“Release her immediately, or the Witch will never let you go!” Black mist swirled around the Witch, clearly enraged.
The Emperor’s expression changed rapidly, more dramatically than an actor’s.
His face darkened, his eyes becoming sharp: “We only want the Witch to help us retreat the troops. If the Witch defeats the enemy, We will certainly release this lady, the Witch’s beloved.”
“Despicable,” Mo Xiao Ji muttered in disgust.
“Do not blame me,” the Emperor whispered softly in Mo Xiao Ji’s ear.
Thinking of the Emperor’s past sufferings, Mo Xiao Ji could not bring herself to blame him. She was soft-hearted. Death? So be it. But she did not want the Witch to die with her.
“Go! Do not worry about me,” Mo Xiao Ji said with a sudden selfless spirit.
The Witch seemed not to hear Mo Xiao Ji’s words, only staring fiercely at the Emperor.
A slight smile played on the Emperor’s lips: “Witch, you should know well what this dagger is made of, and that even a tiny scratch would cause her to die, her soul completely obliterated, never to be reborn. Then, even if the Witch waits another thousand years, you will never share love again, let alone grow old together.
The wizard naturally knew what the emperor’s dagger was made of, otherwise he would have acted long ago.
The emperor was naturally not his match, but he still could not guarantee that he could rescue Miss Mo completely without harming her.
The wizard suppressed his anger and nodded slightly.
A strange smile crept across the emperor’s mouth.
“Are you stupid? Are you an idiot? Have you really lived for thousands of years? I think you’re just a big fool.” Mo Xiaoji practically drove the wizard mad. Did he know that even if he helped the emperor defeat the enemy, it wouldn’t be that simple to release her.
Hostage
The wizard said nothing, just casting a meaningful glance at Mo Xiaoji.
This glance made the emperor feel uncomfortable, he really felt that the wizard was actually a very creepy person.
The wizard was taken to the city gate by the emperor’s secret black-clad guards, waiting for the emperor’s orders.
The emperor also brought Mo Xiaoji up to the high city tower.
In just a short day, the capital city had been completely surrounded by enemy troops, making Mo Xiaoji terrified, but the emperor’s expression remained unchanged.
The emperor waved to the black-clad guards, the city gate opened, and the wizard walked out alone.
Mo Xiaoji’s eyes went wide, and she shouted angrily at the emperor: “You motherfucking bastard, how can you let him go alone.”
The emperor’s expression did not change, with a hint of cruel smile at the corner of his mouth.
Mo Xiaoji understood that the emperor clearly wanted the wizard to die.
“You fool, come back, do you want to go die? I would rather die than have you die.” Mo Xiaoji’s tears filled her eyes. Although the wind was blowing on the city wall, her shouts could not travel far.
But obviously, the wizard heard her. His footsteps paused, but he continued walking forward, his expression greatly shaken.
The emperor felt uncomfortable and spoke in a sour tone: “Hmph! Shouting like this won’t save the wizard’s life, it will only make him die faster. Rest assured! These barbarians, I don’t even care about, let alone your wizard. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have let them approach the city. I’m just giving the wizard a chance to show off in front of the woman he loves, and I want to show you how much the wizard loves you.”
