Heavenly Court's Rewards

Fairy Xiaoduan walked over, her gaze landing on Heavenly King Li, who was crawling with all his might, revealing a look of incomprehension.

Because she could not make up her mind, she had temporarily spared Heavenly King Li. Coming here, she had also wanted to let Chen Shi make the decision on whether to pursue and kill Heavenly King Li, never expecting to encounter him again here.

Chen Shi, Yang Bi, and Fairy Xiaoduan all fell silent, watching Heavenly King Li continue to crawl without making a sound.

After a moment, Chen Shi said unhurriedly, "Where is Daoist Brother heading?"

Heavenly King Li's body stiffened, and he paused, not continuing to crawl.

"Just out of the wolf pack and into the tiger's den. My journey this time was undoubtedly plagued by the baleful star, making it hard to escape unscathed. Fine, fine, I might as well die a clean death."

He forced himself to sit up, maintaining his dignity, and smiled bitterly, "I ask Heavenly King Chen to grant me a quick end!"

Chen Shi said in surprise, "Why does Daoist Brother say such things? Daoist Brother came here this time bearing the Great Heavenly Venerate's decree, but right now the realm is in turmoil. On your way, you encountered the Immortal Court's bandits and were heavily injured, fortunately being rescued by my internal madam, who preserved your life."

Heavenly King Li was slightly startled, asking in confusion, "I was injured by the Immortal Court's bandits?"

Chen Shi nodded solemnly, "The Immortal Court harbors wild ambitions, disguising themselves as roving bandits and running amok in Zhang Ren Province. They intercepted and killed Daoist Brother in order to eliminate the Great Heavenly Venerate's backbone ministers, and then shifted the blame onto Golden Ao Island, driving a wedge between our sovereign and