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Chapter 354 Happiness That Cannot Be Enjoyed Alone, Interrogation, The Sin of Greed

The battle did not end until nightfall.

The flames flickered, evaporating all the warm, moist air from the room.

Xiao Yun stared at the thick white mist on the ceiling, a mixture of fragrance and hormones, then looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms, a mischievous smile playing on his lips: "Tsk tsk tsk, Wanwan, you're amazing—"

"Go to hell!"

Jing Feiwan poked his chest hard, a blush flashing across her face, and muttered softly, "It's all your fault, you bastard—"

Seeing the beautiful young woman's shy yet satisfied expression, Xiao Yun felt a surge of lust rising in his lower abdomen once more.

Noticing his strange behavior, Jing Feiwan rolled her eyes at him and slapped him on the chest: "Be more restrained, and I can't take this kind of torment from you right now."

Xiao Yun's eyes instantly regained their clarity, and he suppressed the delusions in his heart.

Jing Feiwan's strength has not recovered, and there is a gap of 4 major ranks between them.

In other words, Jing Feiwan usually takes care of her health, which is why he can let him do whatever he wants from day to night.

Of course, the Broken Crown of the Wind King also played a role.

The seal set up by Gu Shen contains not only the power of [deception], but also a part of [reality and illusion].

It was only because the Broken Crown of the Wind King suppressed this part of the "illusion and reality" that Jing Feiwan's strength recovered a little; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to withstand it at all.

Moreover, the effects of the Broken Crown of the Wind King are not limited to these.

Xiao Yun cupped Jing Feiwan's face in his hands, gazing at her exquisite and charming features, and couldn't help but exclaim, "How come I never noticed how beautiful you are before?"

"Hehe, would you have stood this close to me before? You wouldn't even let someone else link arms with you."

Jing Feiwan rolled her eyes at him, a flash of displeasure in her eyes.

That's just how men are; they always say things that ruin the mood at times like these.

"Moreover, since this was constructed using the power of illusion and reality, it will definitely look better than the original."

As she spoke, Jing Feiwan's eyes darkened, and she reached out, preparing to remove the crown from her head and return it to Xiao Yun.

The allure of regaining her appearance drove her mad.

But that wasn't enough to make her betray her loyalty and trust in Xiao Yun.

Moreover, she believed that Xiao Yun would find a way to restore her appearance.

Just then, Xiao Yun suddenly grabbed her hand that was reaching for the crown.

"Keep it on, it looks great."

Although Jing Feiwan didn't say it, Xiao Yun sensed that she was in a good mood because she could be with her without that veiled face.

Xiao Yun hugged her and whispered, "But I look forward to the day you take off your crown. I think your real face is a million times more beautiful than it is now."

Jing Feiwan trembled, lowered her head, and hummed in his arms.

The two lingered for a while longer, during which Xiao Yun took the opportunity to replenish the crown with enough [Illusory and Real] power to ensure that Jing Feiwan could use it for a long time.

"I need to go outside and check on the prisoners. You rest first, and I'll have the maid bring you dinner."

"Um.

Jing Feiwan hummed in agreement, and as he stood up, she helped him put on his clothes.

Finally, she gave him a goodbye kiss, like a wife would, and watched him leave the room.

After Xiao Yun left, Jing Feiwan went back to bed and covered half of her face with the blanket.

Smelling the lingering scent of Xiao Yun, her eyes, peeking out from under the covers, were filled with intoxication and happiness.

But this feeling didn't last long.

Jing Feiwan seemed to suddenly remember something, pushed open the window and looked at the bright and clear moonlight in the sky, a melancholy sigh spreading in the wind: "Unfortunately, I am not his wife—"

At least, it's not the only one.

On the deck, Xiao Yun felt his heart suddenly skip a beat.

"Um?

"6

Xiao Yun frowned, then relaxed: "Maybe we went too far just now—"

Or perhaps they were frightened by the current harvest.

Looking at the mountain of spoils piled up in front of him, Xiao Yun couldn't help but marvel.

He never expected to gain so much, let alone that it would go so smoothly.

Although they inadvertently left Irving and the others waiting here for most of the day, this silent, cold treatment seemed to have a surprising effect.

As soon as Xiao Yun appeared, Owen and the others burst into tears, emptying their underwear and begging Xiao Yun to spare their lives.

There was no other way; the mithril sword remained on their souls, and its sword light, capable of annihilating their souls at any moment, was far too terrifying.

They are all people who have experienced countless life-and-death situations and are not afraid of death.

But the feeling of death being so close, of being able to die at any moment, and of not knowing when it will happen, is more terrifying than death itself.

It's like having a time bomb strapped to your body. You know it could explode at any moment, but you're constantly praying it won't, while secretly wondering if it will explode in the next second.

That kind of extreme pulling is almost maddening.

Therefore, Xiao Yun didn't need to do anything; Owen and the others simply gave in.

"We don't ask to go back, we just ask you to give us a quick death."

Irving had dark circles under his eyes, his eyes were bloodshot, and even his hair showed signs of fatigue.

The look in his eyes when he looked at Xiao Yun was filled with awe and fear—this man was not only a legend, but a devil!

Xiao Yun looked at them with a complicated expression, feeling as if he had unknowingly unlocked an extremely useful skill.

However, after Owen and the others paid the ransom, he did not treat them too harshly and readily lifted the restrictions on their souls.

Irving and the others relaxed so much that they almost fainted.

With a snap, Xiao Yun raised his sword sheath and struck them on the head, saying, "Don't sleep, I still have something to tell you."

Xiao Yun looked at Owen and nodded slightly: "Let's start with you. Tell me everything you know, including your information."

He paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "Don't lie, you know my methods."

Irving smiled wryly and raised his hands in surrender, spilling all his information and everything he knew like beans pouring from a bamboo tube.

"Owen, a sixth-order mage from the Holy Empire, whose emperor ascended to the legendary rank last month—"

"By order of the Emperor, you are to be prevented from returning to the Ideal Country, so as not to interfere with the Empire's plan to seize the Ideal Country's resources—"

"You know the action plan: coercion and enticement, and of course, killing you would be the best outcome."

"As for the current situation of the ideal country, I have been away for more than half a month and do not know how the situation has changed. I only know that when I left, the ideal country was not in a bad state."

"After you left, the development of the Ideal Kingdom wasn't actually that bad, especially with the possession of special buildings such as the [Soul Sanctuary], [Hall of Inheritance], and [Settlement Stele]. Its overall strength improved rapidly, and it's said that other forces have joined as well —"

Owen swallowed hard and shrugged. "That's all I know. Even if you kill me, it's all over."

Xiao Yun nodded and moved on to the next one.

He had plenty of time, and of course he didn't intend to ask everything; he only needed to ask the leaders of each faction.

For example, this unkempt middle-aged man in front of me.

The middle-aged man looked at Xiao Yun squatting down in front of him, sighed softly, and said, "Kill me, I won't say anything."

Xiao Yun smiled, nodded, and said, "Tough, from Wuyou Township, right?"

"Gu Shen's teaching is really good; his character is just different, hehe————"

Xiao Yun sneered, but didn't make things difficult for him. He simply patted his shoulder and said, "When you get back, tell Gu Shen that I'll be there to take his dog's head off soon."

Since the man didn't reply, Xiao Yun didn't bother wasting her time on him.

Whether he was tough or not was one thing; the main thing was that Xiao Yun sensed Gu Shen's deceptive power in him.

Given Gu Shen's ruthlessness and decisiveness, even severe torture wouldn't yield any information.

Xiao Yun walked up to the next person.

But before he could even squat down, the person in front of him suddenly sprang up and stabbed him in the chest with a dagger.

In a flash of cold light, Xiao Yun saw the power emanating from the dagger.

It was very familiar, as it shared the same origin as his alchemist profession.

"Original sin: greed!"

Xiao Yun snorted coldly, and with a thought, he unleashed his domain to block the man's attack.

The mithril sword was drawn, instantly freezing the man to death on the deck, its blade sealing his soul.

But before he could even ask a question, a yellow-black flame suddenly burst into flames on the man's body.

"President, I greet you on behalf of my Lord Greed."

Amidst the flames, he grinned maliciously and pierced his own chest with a dagger: "Keep moving forward, Guild Master, but in the end you will gain nothing."

After saying that, he was burned to ashes by the flames.

Xiao Yun stared at the scorch marks on the deck, remained silent for a long time, and then spoke in a hoarse voice, "He just called me—President—"

No one answered. Xiao Yun raised his head, looked at the silent Owen with his head down, and his eyes darted around wildly: "Owen, tell me, which guild does he belong to!"

Sensing Xiao Yun's overwhelming killing intent, Owen sighed deeply and said softly, "The Ideal State."