Two Days Later, I'll Kill You All!

Chapter 42: Two Days From Now, I'll Kill You All!

Amidst Xu Liniang's confused voice, Chu Lu picked up the straight wooden stick and casually performed a few sword stances.

Then, with a solemn expression, he activated his cultivation technique at high speed, simultaneously exerting force from his waist, abdomen, shoulders, and back, and violently swung the wooden stick towards the desk.

This swing was powerful and heavy, the wooden stick emitting a sharp whistling sound as it cut through the air. However, just as the wooden stick was about to hit the desk, Chu Lu exerted force again, his muscles bulging throughout his arm, and forcefully stopped the stick.

But the force generated by the swing could not be stopped. It passed through his body and landed on the desk.

With a crackling sound, the desk broke in half with a crash.

Xu Liniang watched, dumbfounded.

She asked in surprise, "Chu Lu, are you healed?"

Chu Lu replied, "More than half healed."

Xu Liniang: "How could it be so fast?"

Chu Lu: "That's an unexpected bonus."

As time gradually passed, Chu Lu unexpectedly discovered that the restrictions on him in this world were becoming increasingly lenient, and the effects of his Blood Essence and cultivation technique were improving.

This Blood Essence cultivation technique, besides enhancing strength, could also accelerate the healing of injuries.

Therefore, Chu Lu's body recovered faster and faster.

And the better his body recovered, the more Blood Essence he could mobilize, which further enhanced the effect of the Blood Essence cultivation technique.

With both factors working together, Chu Lu's injuries were able to heal at a rate far exceeding expectations.

Upon hearing this, Xu Liniang was naturally happy, but she still cautiously said, "But Chu Lu, even so, shouldn't we wait a bit longer? Wouldn't it be more stable to make our move after Su Muyun is dealt with?"

"No more waiting," Chu Lu shook his head and said, "She's too slow."

Chu Lu had arranged for Su Muyun to "cleanse" the Imperial Guards precisely because he was impatient with his own slow recovery and wanted them to help with the killing.

But now that the situation had changed and his injuries were healing rapidly, there was no longer any need to rely on the Imperial Guards, let alone wait for them. Wasn't that putting the cart before the horse?

"The day the Empress chooses a successor and holds the adoption ceremony will be the day I make my move," Chu Lu said, casually tossing the wooden stick aside. "At that time, I will kill all the civil officials from the Liu family faction right in front of the Empress, who believes she has everything under control. As for Su Muyun, if she can make it in time, all the better. If not... then I'll take care of the Imperial Guards as well."

Xu Liniang was stunned by Chu Lu's simple and brutal plan. She remained silent for a long time, unable to say anything, and could only default to his decision.

The Empress was extremely eager to depose Xu Liniang, so within two days, she had found a suitable candidate and sent her into the palace at top speed.

She looked at the adopted daughter before her with great satisfaction, then a malicious smile spread across her face as she said, "Come, I'll take you to meet your new mother."

A moment later, they arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The Empress found Chu Lu and smiled slightly, saying, "Your Majesty, I have chosen an adopted daughter and have brought her to see you today."

Chu Lu was completely uninterested, but he still nodded.

So, the Empress stepped aside, allowing the adopted daughter behind her to step forward.

Chu Lu had been looking indifferent, but after glancing at the adopted daughter, he was completely stunned.

"This is the adopted daughter you chose?" Chu Lu looked at the Empress with a strange expression.

"That's right," the Empress replied.

At this moment, standing before Chu Lu was a serene female nun holding prayer beads. She was beautiful, dressed simply, and exuded an aura of asceticism. She appeared to be about two years older than Xu Liniang.

But she didn't seem to mind and bowed respectfully, saying, "Mother Emperor."

Chu Lu: "..."

He thought to himself, 'That... you... what's with this adopted daughter's background...'

Xu Liniang: "I don't know, don't ask me, I really don't know!"

So, Chu Lu looked at the Empress and said, "You, this... what exactly do you like about her?"

"I find everything about her pleasing," the Empress said with a smile.

Chu Lu fell silent, but after a moment, a trace of joy arose in his heart.

No matter what madness the Empress was up to, this matter was actually quite beneficial to him.

Originally, Chu Lu had been hesitating whether to spare the adopted daughter chosen by the Empress when he went on a killing spree that day. Not killing her felt unsatisfying, but killing her felt a bit unbearable. After all, she was just a child.

But now, there was no problem.

This adopted daughter was so old; she should be aware of the risks involved. Even so, she dared to agree, which meant she was prepared for the consequences. She deserved it if she died.

Therefore, Chu Lu said with a relaxed expression, "Since the Empress is satisfied, then I have no objections."

"That's for the best," the Empress said, but in her heart, she thought, 'Do you dare to have objections?'

Seeing Chu Lu constantly put in a difficult position, the Empress felt her mood improve.

Then she added, "The adopted daughter has been chosen, so there's no better day than the present. I plan to hold the adoption ceremony in two days. Your Majesty, do not be late."

"I am aware."

"Then I shall not disturb Your Majesty's rest."

The two turned and left. Chu Lu muttered softly, "Only two days left?"

"Xiao Lizi!" Chu Lu suddenly called out.

"Your servant is here."

"Give me back the sword you had me hold earlier."

"Yes."

Xiao Lizi immediately handed the sword she was carrying to Chu Lu.

Chu Lu casually swung the sword, then examined its gleaming, cold blade. He looked forward to the sight of this blade stained crimson with blood in two days.

At this moment, Xiao Lizi said, "Should I send the Imperial Physician back?"

Chu Lu's injuries had recovered about eighty to ninety percent, and he no longer needed to take medicine.

But after thinking for a moment, he still said, "No, let her stay."

It was best not to reveal any flaws at this critical juncture, lest he alert the enemy.

"Yes."

"Two days from now..." Chu Lu sheathed his sword and murmured with anticipation once more.

Meanwhile, the Empress and the other woman returned to Kunning Palace.

The Empress directly pulled the cold, aloof female monk into a side room.

The cold, aloof female monk paused, asking, "Mother Empress, what are you doing?"

"Stop pretending. Don't you have any idea why I chose you?" The Empress's eyes held the look of a predator spotting its prey.

The cold, aloof female monk fell silent.

"Don't think you're safe just because you're in the palace. The adoption ceremony is still two days away, and I can replace you at any time," the Empress said, sitting on the edge of the bed. "Are you coming?"

The cold, aloof female monk: "..."

Night fell.

The Empress looked satisfied. "You've passed. Just wait for the adoption ceremony in two days with peace of mind."

The cold, aloof female monk gave a soft hum.

"Two days from now..." the Empress murmured softly.

Two days from now, everything in this country will belong to me!