You Won't Kill Me Even If I Give Myself To You!

Under the shroud of night, the most powerful elder of the Great Gan Dynasty, a pawn buried beneath covert lines, surfaced to confront this new Imperial Sovereign!

He had to do this!

Fang Houren certainly didn't dare to execute Chu Ning, nor could he.

Currently, Chu Ning was an Imperial Sovereign personally appointed by Ye Qinglian, who had also granted him supreme authority, equivalent to that of an emperor!

He had even brought Chu Ning to worship the ancestral temple today.

The elder clearly understood Chu Ning's actions, assisting Her Majesty in handling state affairs and memorials in Mingde Hall with extremely skillful methods. In fact, Her Majesty now trusted him implicitly!

However, such a person was likely to be trouble.

How could an ordinary person possess such means!

Even if he wasn't trouble, his current position would surely cause Chu Ning's thoughts to gradually change, slowly moving towards and strategizing for that highest position!

The late emperor's dying entrustment to protect the dynasty and the Ye Family was a grace he had received in his early days, a kindness he couldn't repay even with his death!

Furthermore, he had investigated this person's identity, but found nothing. If Chu Ning were just an ordinary person, even if he were enfeoffed as Imperial Sovereign, he naturally wouldn't say a word. But this person's identity was hidden, and his methods were extraordinary!

What if he was sent by an enemy nation!

If that were the case, he would inform Ye Qinglian and request an imperial decree for his disposal!

But if not.

Then today's action was to establish authority for the entire dynasty!

It was also a warning to Chu Ning, telling him not to act rashly!

"I'll give you thirty breaths of time. If you cannot make me trust your identity and origins..."

Chu Ning paused upon hearing this and asked curiously.

"If I can't, you're going to kill me?"

He took a step forward with a smile, and the elder immediately frowned, his curved saber abruptly retreating a step!

"What are you doing!"

This person wasn't afraid of death?

Chu Ning clasped his hands within his sleeves and said with a smile, "You wanted to kill me, didn't you? I'm right here. Mister, feel free to kill me?"

The elder gritted his teeth instantly!

He, a dignified Seventh Realm Void Breaking expert, with a higher cultivation than Ye Qinglian, was being looked down upon!

"Do you truly think I don't dare to kill you!"

Chu Ning smiled.

"It's the same as I said before. If you intended to kill me, you wouldn't have retreated just now."

He then pushed away the elder's long saber and continued with a smile.

"So, wouldn't it be better for everyone to sit down and talk amicably? There's no point in brandishing weapons..."

Fang Houren's expression grew even uglier, but at this moment, he had nothing to say. He cursed and put away his saber!

"If it weren't for Her Majesty's sake, I would cut you down like chopping vegetables!"

"Alright, alright, Mister speaks wisely..."

Chu Ning knew this person.

He was the cultivator guarding the ancestral temple, the greatest offering to the dynasty, and Ye Qinglian's most trusted pawn.

Since his wife had said to trust him, and his father-in-law, whom he had never met, also trusted him greatly, Chu Ning wouldn't do anything further.

Of course.

All of this stemmed from the fact that the elder had no intention of killing him.

Otherwise, this old man would have no "otherwise"...

Chu Ning paused, clasped his hands in his sleeves, and looked at Fang Houren curiously.

"You ask for my identity, why are you asking for my identity?"

"I am the Imperial Sovereign personally appointed by Her Majesty. The authority was also given by Her Majesty. Her Majesty has her reasons for doing this. Does Mister believe Her Majesty's decision is flawed?"

The elder's brows furrowed tighter and tighter. He felt Chu Ning was digging a pit for him and resolutely refused to fall for it.

"Do you know that Her Majesty's actions are contrary to etiquette and clan law? According to the rules, you are merely a member of the inner court!"

"This has never happened in the Five Great Dynasties. The inner court should not interfere in state affairs, let alone handle memorials for Her Majesty!"

Chu Ning nodded upon hearing this.

"So, it seems I've been under surveillance by Mister?"

Fang Houren sneered.

"I monitor all potential threats, and it's not just you!"

Chu Ning sighed helplessly.

"Actually, there's no need for you to doubt me. Since Qing Lian could do it, some things can't be explained to you."

"The dynasty is in chaos now?"

The old man hesitated for a moment.

"So I've usurped the throne and plotted against the country?"

The old man was skeptical.

Chu Ning smiled and gave his conclusion.

"So, old sir, you saw nothing, yet you're so sure I'm a femme fatale... a disaster for the nation. Isn't that a bit too hasty?"

"Not now, but what about the future!"

"There's no way to say for sure. After all, who can confirm future events? Neither you nor I can guarantee anything."

Fang Houren was speechless for a moment and hesitated.

"I am the person entrusted with the regency by the late emperor. I have protected the dynasty for hundreds of years and will not allow anyone to interfere with the development of the Great Gan Dynasty!"

"Although I can't find any flaws in you now, your identity is extremely suspicious. You are not from the Great Gan Dynasty."

With that, the old man placed his hand on the long saber at his waist, his eyes filled with nothing but authority!

"So, don't let me catch you, or else..."

"Or else you'll kill me."

Chu Ning sighed again.

"You people, the people of the royal family, all say the same lines. If you don't dare to kill me, why bother? Waving swords and spears will inevitably hurt our harmony..."

The old man's chest felt tight, almost unable to breathe!

Kid, you've got guts!

To actually not put this old man in your eyes...

If you weren't an Imperial Sovereign, I would have killed you!

He sneered and glared fiercely at Chu Ning.

"I've said all I need to say. Know this, heaven sees all actions. Likewise, I am watching!"

With that, the old man suddenly left.

The illusionary wall that had appeared earlier also vanished, clearly a technique the old man had used.

Chu Ning looked at the departing figure and chuckled.

"It seems she still has reliable people around her. That's reassuring. No wonder she could go so far on her own..."

His wife is quite good, and this old man is quite responsible.

But why does everyone think he's trying to usurp the throne? Is it really that serious...

I'm truly not interested in your country...

Only your Empress, I find her quite captivating, I want to kiss...

He returned from the folded space, and Xiao Bing behind him was diligently contemplating her cultivation for the day.

Indeed, after eating, she felt her spiritual energy circulation had quickened considerably.

But as Chu Ning's figure suddenly appeared before her, Xiao Bing's face instantly turned pale!

"A ghost!! Your Majesty, there's a ghost!!"

"Look closer, is there any ghost in this world as handsome as me?"

Xiao Bing regained her senses and breathed a sigh of relief, looking at him with a hint of annoyance.

"Mister Chu, you're not sleeping at night and scaring people here!"

Chu Ning spread his hands, indicating he had no such hobby.

"I was just waylaid by an old man, there was nothing I could do. I'm leaving..."

With that, he returned to his palace to sleep.

Behind him, Xiao Bing scratched her head, full of confusion.

What old man waylaid him? Where is there an old man here? Besides, His Majesty's cultivation is so high, how could an unfamiliar old man enter the palace to rob him?

She felt it was deliberate on Mister Chu's part, he almost scared her to death, she really thought there was a ghost...

Time to cultivate!

While that feeling is still there, continue cultivating and break through to the fifth realm, hmph!