A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 391 I will give an explanation

"Still trying to deny it even when you're about to die!" Xue Yinzhou sneered. "The assassins you sent are all locked up in jail. There are witnesses and physical evidence. Tangtang treated you with all her heart, yet you could be so cruel to her. You deserve to die!"

"...What assassin?" Shen Li's face turned ashen. "I know nothing about them!"

"Even at a time like this, you're still pretending. How hypocritical and disgusting!" Xue Yinzhou attacked again.

Forced to fight, Shen Li said as he fought, "Calm down, I never sent anyone to assassinate her!"

Seeing that Xue Yinzhou ignored him, Shen Li forced a breath and pushed him back several steps. Blood trickled from his thin lips, and his face was frighteningly pale in the moonlight. "What exactly happened to her? Tell me clearly!"

Xue Yinzhou narrowed his eyes, a hint of doubt appearing on his cool and handsome face. Shen Li seemed genuinely unaware of the situation.

Otherwise, given the current situation, he could easily mobilize his army to besiege him.

"Those assassins who tried to kill her, weren't sent by you?"

Xue Yinzhou coldly questioned, "Those elite assassins are all orcs from your Yiyuan Empire. They are quite strong, all of them are at least level eight, and there are even level nine orcs. Jialan has confirmed through soul search that they are all your subordinates."

"Besides, who else in the entire Yiyuan Empire can mobilize this elite force besides you?"

Shen Li suddenly understood something, and his face turned extremely ugly!
Seeing that Xue Yinzhou was about to attack again, Shen Li forced himself to sit up and said coldly, "Xue Yinzhou, you'd better wake up. Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about her! If we really fight to the death today, even if you kill me, you will not be able to leave the Yiyuan Empire. At that time, the Yehui Empire will surely face the disaster of national destruction."

Xue Yinzhou paused. He admitted that he had acted impulsively tonight, but how could he watch Shen Tang suffer?
She couldn't do anything about the fox, so he had to help her vent her anger.

Xue Yinzhou: "Heh, now that things have come to this, what explanation do you have?"

Shen Li, "If I said I didn't do this, would you believe me?"

Xue Yinzhou's voice grew increasingly cold and dangerous, "We have both witnesses and physical evidence. Do you need me to go back now and arrest all your men so you can properly identify them?"

"Xue Yinzhou!" Shen Li took a deep breath, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. He spoke with difficulty, "I have no reason to harm her... This matter is indeed related to me. Tomorrow, I will give you an explanation."

Xue Yinzhou's gaze fell on Shen Li, and he was also somewhat undecided.

The two are of equal strength. Even though Shen Li is seriously injured, the outcome is still uncertain if they are pushed to the limit. Moreover, this is on the territory of the Yiyuan Empire. If things get out of control, not only will he be doomed, but he will also implicate Shen Tang and the entire Night Glow Empire.

He wasn't afraid of death, but if it implicated Shen Tang and the Night Glow Empire, it wouldn't be worth it...

"You'd better give a convincing explanation."

Finally, Xue Yinzhou withdrew his attack and turned to leave.

The encircling army parted like a tide, and no one dared to stop them.

His figure quickly blended into the night and disappeared.

Shen Li slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then suddenly opened them, his sharp gaze shooting straight at Qiu Yang, whose face was ashen, not far away. He raised his hand and grabbed at the air, an invisible force instantly gripping Qiu Yang's throat, slamming him heavily to the ground!
"Pfft!" Qiu Yang spat out a mouthful of blood and hurriedly scrambled to his feet. "Your Majesty! Please let me explain!"

"Explain?" Shen Li's face darkened to the extreme, and he roared, "Who gave you permission to touch her?!"

Qiu Yang trembled all over, but still forced himself to say, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I did all this for Your Majesty and the Empire! If Your Majesty were to execute a loyal minister for this, I fear it would chill the hearts of all the soldiers in the land..."

"Threatening me?" Shen Li laughed angrily. "Considering that you were appointed by the late emperor and are an elder, I have always treated you with great courtesy. I never expected you to be so audacious!"

Before he could finish speaking, Qiu Yang was thrown out again, hitting a pillar and losing consciousness.

"Wow--"

The crimson foxfire transformed into chains, binding the unconscious Qiu Yang tightly.

The beastmen present were so frightened that they all knelt down in unison, and no one dared to utter a word to dissuade them.

Who would dare to offend His Majesty in his rage?
Anyone who dares to utter a single word or beg for mercy will only suffer a worse fate!
Thunder rumbled across the sky, and large raindrops began to fall.

Shen Li stood alone in the rain, motionless, as if he had turned into a stone statue.

The icy rain streamed down his red hair, wetting his handsome yet pale face. The once incomparably noble emperor now displayed an indescribable sense of desolation. He had deceived Shen Tang to obtain the Earth Source Core, and a deep sense of guilt remained within him. He had intended to make amends in other ways later—sending troops to support him, gifting him treasures, or offering other generous terms; he was willing to give everything to make amends.

The Earth's Core is a legendary treasure, but also Pandora's box, bringing both hope and the potential for devastating disaster!
This item was transported to the Kingdom of Nightbright and sealed away, but the seal eventually broke.

With the national strength of the Night Glow Kingdom, it simply cannot defend this core; sooner or later, it will be plundered by other empires.

Rather than letting other empires eye the throne covetously, it would be better for him to take over.

At the very least, he can offer Shen Tang the greatest benefits and protection.

Even with the power of the Night Glow Empire, it is impossible to fully realize the true value of the Earth Source Core. Only a top-tier power like Yi Yuan can unleash its full power in the future.

But Shen Li never expected that she would harbor murderous intent towards him because of this. The pain of that stab was far less hurtful than the hatred in her eyes.

Only now did Shen Li realize the truth. It turned out that in her eyes, he had always wanted to take her life.

No wonder she was so angry and extreme that night, even instinctively resisting his touch.

Recalling Shen Tang's red eyes and desperate look when she left, Shen Li felt a chill run through her body, and her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

In her eyes, he must have been such a shameless and heartless person.

It rained harder and harder.

The torrential rain poured down, and Shen Li's thin white undergarment was already soaked through, clinging to her body along with her fiery red hair.

The wounds that burst open during the battle kept oozing blood, staining his clothes a glaring red.

Blood mixed with rainwater dripped from his fingertips and was washed onto the ground.

The orcs kneeling in front of the palace were also soaked to the bone, looking pitiful and shivering, yet no one dared to move them.

If His Majesty doesn't leave, how dare they get up?
"Your Majesty," a general finally couldn't help but speak up, "the rain is too heavy, please move back to the palace."

Another person glanced at the palace, now in ruins, and quickly added, "The Zhuqiong Palace has been cleaned up. Your Majesty, please go there to take shelter from the wind and rain."

Shen Li closed his eyes and sighed, "You may all leave."

The group looked at each other in bewilderment. His Majesty was still standing in the rain; how could they dare to leave?

"Put Qiu Yang in jail," Shen Li suddenly said. "Hold a banquet tomorrow to send off the Night Glow Envoy."

"As ordered!"

Having received the clear order, the beastmen felt as if they had been granted a pardon and hurriedly retreated to prepare.

Regardless of feelings, let me say a few words from a factual standpoint.

In the fox's understanding, the Earth Core itself is an unclaimed object, and it is indeed the most capable person to possess it.

The ancestors of the Night Glow Empire were able to obtain it through their own skill.

The fact that the Nightfall Empire has been able to defend it for a century is a testament to their skill.

The fact that the fox was able to obtain it is a testament to the fox's skill.

He also took the gentlest approach, without harming anyone.

The only thing the fox felt guilty about was deceiving the female protagonist emotionally, but he didn't think that his act of taking the treasure was wrong.

From the female protagonist's perspective, the fox is a thief who stole national treasures; he is despicable, cunning, and full of lies, and killing him wouldn't be an exaggeration.

The two sides have different positions and interests. My darlings, please be rational, get some sleep, and don't get so upset that you can't sleep (my bad).