The Mysterious Venerable Saved the Empress, the Prime Minister Moved Against the Empress Faction!

Chu Yun's expression darkened slightly. "What you shouldn't ask about, don't go poking your nose into."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

How could Ye Tun dare say anything more? He obediently remained in the air. Even so, having swallowed three Nirvana Realm Evil Infants at once, he would surely reap enormous gains after refining them.

Chu Yun turned his gaze toward Sky Demoness and the others.

Seeing Meng Ruoxue falling into a disadvantage, his brows furrowed slightly, yet he did not move, as though waiting for something.

Whether by reason or sentiment, she was the Prime Minister's treasured pearl and the reincarnation of the Heavenly Mandate Empress. Naturally, Chu Yun could not possibly stand by and watch her perish tonight.

Rumble!!

Just as Yan Song was forcing Meng Ruoxue into a desperate corner head-on, a thunderous boom shook Crescent Moon Valley.

The next instant, a streak of lightning swept between them. It effortlessly crushed Sky Demoness's demonic power seal and vanished into the night sky with Meng Ruoxue.

The entire battle shifted in less than a breath.

Meng Ruoxue was no longer anywhere to be seen.

"What?!!"

"This..."

Yan Song was greatly shocked. He turned and looked back, sending his soul consciousness after them, but he could no longer find the slightest trace.

Sky Demoness stared in the direction Meng Ruoxue had disappeared, her deep pupils narrowing as she murmured, "Venerable Realm..."

Chu Yun and Ye Tun happened to fly over at that moment. "Looks like she had a backup plan arranged. What a pity she got away."

"In the entire Great Xia Dynasty, this old man has never heard of a woman at the Shattering Realm capable of such methods."

"Young friend, miss, who exactly is that woman?" Yan Song asked with a grave expression.

"Her identity... we do not know either."

"Still, it is fortunate that Elder Yan and the three madams are unharmed," Chu Yun replied.

"Young friend is right."

"I truly have to thank you and the miss for lending a hand tonight. Otherwise, this old man might really have fallen into that woman's trap."

"May I ask what faction you and the miss come from?"

Yan Song understood that Chu Yun did not wish to reveal that woman's identity, so he did not press too deeply.

But regardless, he still had to thank Chu Yun and the other woman for saving his life.

"Elder Yan Song, my name is Chu Yun."

"This miss is surnamed Yu. She is also my future wife," Chu Yun introduced shamelessly.

"Chu Yun? Why does that name sound so familiar?"

"Chu... Chu Yun! Ninth Prince!!"

"You... Your Highness, are you the Ninth Prince?"

Yan Song's pupils contracted, and even his expression changed.

"It is enough that Elder Yan knows. As for what happened tonight, I ask that Elder Yan keep it secret."

"I do not want a fifth person to know of this matter." Chu Yun smiled faintly.

Yan Song was utterly shaken inside.

It was actually the Ninth Prince!

He actually had the ability to control Evil Infants!

That was simply terrifying beyond measure!

If this got out, the entire Imperial City would be rocked by an earthquake!

And this Miss Yu was no ordinary person either!

Not only was she stunningly beautiful, possessing a beauty that could topple kingdoms, her strength was formidable as well. At the Shattering Realm Peak, her power was already nearly comparable to the Nirvana Realm.

How could these two both be such terrifying monsters?!

This Ninth Prince had hidden himself far too deeply, hadn't he?!

"Rest assured, Your Highness. I will absolutely not breathe a word of this. No matter who asks, I will only say that I know nothing!" Yan Song immediately promised.

"Very well, then let us leave it at that."

"Xin'er, let's go."

Sky Demoness turned around and departed alongside Chu Yun and Ye Tun.

Watching their departing figures, Yan Song could not calm his heart for a long time. "The Ninth Prince is such a monster. It seems the Crown Prince may not be able to hold his position as Crown Prince securely after all..."

On the way back.

"How did you control those Evil Infants?"

"In the entire Origin World, no one has ever possessed such an ability," Sky Demoness could not help asking him.

Chu Yun smiled calmly. "An inborn ability. It can't be helped—this prince is just that lucky."

Sky Demoness eyed him suspiciously. "Is this truly an innate ability of yours?"

Chu Yun nodded. "Yes, the kind that is purple beyond purple!"

Sky Demoness fell silent for a moment before warning, "Then you must be careful in the future. Do not use this ability openly unless absolutely necessary."

"You still do not understand what consequences mastering such an ability will bring."

"It is no exaggeration to say that once word of your ability to control Evil Infants reaches the ears of certain powerful factions in the Origin World, you—and even the Great Xia Dynasty—will face utter annihilation."

As Chu Yun listened, his playful expression gradually turned solemn. "Don't worry. A common man is innocent, but he becomes guilty for possessing jade. I understand that principle better than anyone."

In a forest not far from the Imperial City,

A streak of lightning flashed, and Meng Ruoxue's figure landed there.

Her face was filled with vigilance as she asked the surroundings, "Who are you, Your Excellency? Why did you save me?"

The surroundings were deathly silent, without any response.

Meng Ruoxue's brows sank. That person had most likely already left.

But she truly could not understand why someone at the Venerable Realm would save her for no reason.

At the same time, she was still shocked by Chu Yun's ability to control Evil Infants.

"A Nirvana Realm Peak Evil Infant... could it be him!"

After carefully thinking it over, a name surfaced in Meng Ruoxue's heart.

Xiao Yan, who had won a Nirvana Realm Peak Evil Infant from Misty Rain Pavilion!

Meng Ruoxue's expression was grave, but she had also been injured. Her most urgent task was to use the cover of night to return to the Prime Minister's Residence as quickly as possible.

The next day.

Chu Yun had just finished breakfast when Luo Feng hurried in.

"Your Highness, something has happened!"

Seeing Luo Feng's anxious expression, Chu Yun could not help asking, "What happened?"

Luo Feng replied seriously, "At court today, the Prime Minister presented evidence of crimes committed by four third-rank officials, including corruption, bribery, and violations of Great Xia law!"

"His Majesty flew into a rage and ordered their official ranks and titles stripped, their nine clans confiscated, and all of them thrown into the heavenly prison to await judgment!"

Chu Yun said upon hearing this, "What does that have to do with me?"

Luo Feng continued, "Your Highness, do you know who those four are?"

"They are all key ministers of the Empress Faction, and the authority they hold combined is almost comparable to that of a first-rank official!"

"With the four of them arrested, it is like gouging out one of the Empress's eyes!"