The saintess is pregnant, what does that have to do with me, a spoiled brat?

Zhao Wuji stared intently at Xu Nuo, the veins on his hand gripping the knife bulging.

"Do you really think the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion can protect you? Killing a court official is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family!"

"Execute your entire family?" Xu Nuo laughed. "Who do you think you are, to presume I would execute your entire family?"

Before the words were even finished, Xu Nuo moved.

The power of the second dragon pattern erupted in full force.

The air in the study seemed to be sucked out instantly, and a terrifying pressure enveloped Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji was, after all, a sixth-rank martial artist, but at this moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness. This aura was even more terrifying than that of the Commander!

"die!"

Zhao Wuji roared, and his Embroidered Spring Blade transformed into a streak of lightning, slashing straight at Xu Nuo's face.

Without dodging or avoiding, Xu Nuo reached out with his right hand and grabbed the blade directly.

Catching a blade barehanded.

Zhao Wuji's eyes widened in disbelief. His blade couldn't even cut through Xu Nuo's skin!

Click!

With a flick of his wrist, Xu Nuo's finely crafted embroidered spring knife snapped in two.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Nuo punched Zhao Wuji in the chest.

boom!

Zhao Wuji was sent flying backward, crashing through the study wall and landing heavily in the courtyard.

Blood gushed out, and his sternum was shattered.

Xu Nuo slowly walked out of the study and came to Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji lay in a pool of blood, barely breathing, his eyes filled with terror.

"You... what kind of monster are you...?"

Xu Nuo squatted down and began to grope Zhao Wuji's body.

Soon, he pulled out a palm-sized black token and several bottles of pills.

The troop deployment token of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Xu Nuo unceremoniously tucked the item into his arms. He stood up and looked down at Zhao Wuji.

"Be more discerning in your next life. Some people are just not worth messing with."

Xu Nuo raised her foot and stomped hard on Zhao Wuji's throat.

Click.

The deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a man of great stature, met his end.

Xu Nuo clapped his hands and turned to disappear into the night.

Back at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Xu Nuo sat cross-legged on the bed, taking out the Blood Spirit Stones he had looted from the assassins, as well as the pills from Zhao Wuji's body.

The Primordial Dragon Soul trembled slightly, radiating an intense longing.

With a thought, Xu Nuo unleashed the power of the dragon soul, enveloping the blood spirit stone and the pill.

Pure energy continuously flows into the body.

The dragon-shaped jade pendant on his chest grew increasingly hot. The third dragon pattern showed faint signs of lighting up.

the next day.

The entire capital city was in an uproar.

The Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture was slapped in the face in the street. Zhao Wuji, the Deputy Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, died tragically in the Northern Garrison.

All the blame was directed at the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, who was known as the most dissolute playboy in the capital.

The inner city, the residence of the Second Prince.

Li Tai smashed everything he could in the study.

"A madman! He's a madman!"

Li Tai's eyes were bloodshot as he paced back and forth in the room like a raging beast.

"Zhao Wuji was a sixth-rank martial artist! He was killed in the Northern Garrison Command without leaving a single survivor! How did he manage to keep his promise?!"

The staff member knelt on the ground, trembling.

"Your Highness, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has definitely secretly sent experts to protect Xu Nuo. This matter is of utmost importance, and what about the Emperor..."

"Father?" Li Tai sneered. "Father is currently counting on the Duke of Zhenguo to hold off the barbarians in the northern frontier. How could he possibly sway Xu Nuo for the sake of Zhao Wuji!"

"So, we're just going to call it quits like this?"

"Forget it?" Li Tai's eyes were venomous. "Go, contact the Dark Sand Pavilion. I want Xu Nuo's life!"

The best drink in the world.

Business is still booming. Who wouldn't want to come and see a shop run by a ruthless man who dared to attack even the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture and kill even the Deputy Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?

Xu Nuo sat on the second floor, looking down at the long queue below.

Shen Qingyi walked to his side and placed an account book on the table.

"Yesterday's income was 15,000 taels."

Xu Nuo nodded: "That's right. At this rate, it won't be long before I can buy up all the restaurants in the outer city."

Shen Qingyi looked at him, hesitant to speak.

"Ask whatever you want," Xu Nuo said, picking up his teacup.

"Zhao Wuji, did you kill him?"

"Yes," Xu Nuo replied casually.

Shen Qingyi took a deep breath.

"Do you realize that what you're doing is putting the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion in the eye of the storm?"

Xu Nuo put down his teacup and turned to look at her.

"My wife, you still don't understand."

"Understand what?"

"In this world, the rules are made for the weak." Xu Nuo stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling crowd below.

"If you are strong enough, you are the rule."

Shen Qingyi looked at his profile.

"Promise!"

A clear shout came from downstairs.

Li Wanning lifted her skirt and ran up to the second floor like a cheerful lark.

"Xu Nuo! I heard Zhao Wuji is dead! Did you do it?"

Li Wanning's eyes lit up, and her face turned red with excitement.

Xu Nuo tapped her on the head with his folding fan.

"Little brat, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I'm a law-abiding citizen."

Li Wanning covered his head, leaned close to Xu Nuo's ear, and whispered.

"My father was furious in court today, and he gave the Second Prince a thorough dressing-down. He said that he hadn't disciplined his subordinates properly and had allowed Zhao Wuji to bully the good people."

Xu Nuo raised an eyebrow.

That old emperor certainly knows how to seize an opportunity. He uses this incident to give the second prince a warning and, at the same time, appease the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

"Alright, stop worrying about these national affairs." Xu Nuo pointed downstairs. "What would you like to drink today? It's on me."

Li Wanning's eyes lit up: "I want bubble tea! A large one!"

Xu Nuo turned to look at Shen Qingyi.

"My lady, go and make a cup of milk tea for the Ninth Princess."

Shen Qingyi gave him a cold look, then turned and went downstairs.

Li Wanning watched Shen Qingyi's retreating figure and moved closer to Xu Nuo.

"Hey, your wife has quite a temper. Who exactly is she?"

Xu Nuo touched his chin.

"A female undercover agent who wanted to seize the throne."

Li Wanning burst out laughing.

"You're joking."

Xu Nuo lowered her head and touched the dragon-shaped jade pendant on her chest. The blue dragon shadow inside moved more and more merrily.