Chapter 1063: I Give Her Hope, Then Let Her Despair

Chapter 1063: I Give Her Hope, Then Let Her Despair

The Han Tao troops were wiped out, but it greatly relieved Luo Xiaoxue’s pressure. If the internal strife continued, people’s hearts would be even more chaotic. She had just taken power, and now it was collapsing—how terrible that would be.

Fortunately, there was Lin Daxia secretly handling this matter for her, turning danger into safety.

Lin Daxia seemed to have left but hadn’t fully done so. He always supported her in the shadows to ensure her imperial power remained intact.

How could such an excellent man, who cared for her, not make her fall deeply in love and miss him?

She had to work hard; she couldn’t always rely on Lin Daxia to clean up the mess. Now as an emperor, she must be wary of internal strife and weigh the relationships within her court.

Sigh, this was indeed a profound study, with heavy responsibilities ahead.

“Where was Han Tao’s camp destroyed?”

Luo Xiaoxue asked anxiously, mainly to confirm the location, as that would reveal Lin Nuo’s current whereabouts.

Of course, he was elusive and had likely burned down Han Tao’s camp before leaving. He might even be in the capital now, secretly observing her actions and judgments.

Maybe Lin Daxia’s departure was just a test for her. He didn’t assist her, letting her handle it herself and then assess her abilities—perhaps just wanting her to grow!

Yes, that must be Lin Daxia’s benevolent intentions!

“Reporting to Your Majesty, Han Tao’s army is stationed in a place called the Ancient Wilderness, which is only a few dozen miles away from the Qin family. Previously, it was reported that a strange snowstorm appeared at the Qin family, freezing everything. Some say that Qin Dao wanted to swallow the power of the original head of the Qin family, Qin Zhu, causing the infighting.”

“Mm, I got it. Qin Dao secretly gathering demons goes against heavenly morals. Alas, we can’t spare troops to support.”

Luo Xiaoxue sighed. Lately, she was overwhelmed, drowning in a heap of affairs and document approvals.

But she reminded herself that her position was hard-earned, supported by Lin Daxia, so she must put in the effort and not shy away from hardships.

She actually wanted to visit the Ancient Wilderness; perhaps she would run into Lin Daxia.

However, she was no longer just a princess; she was an emperor now and couldn’t just go out recklessly.

But, she could have a reason to go out—leading troops into battle! An emperor personally leading warriors could boost morale.

That would work because Qin Dao’s army was excessively arrogant; she had to strike them hard! If she achieved victory, she could gain respect and make the populace trust her.

Alright, then she had to lead the expedition. She couldn’t just sit idle.

Suddenly, she remembered the stranger from the Sacred Realm who said he’d return to see her in a few days.

He hadn’t come and had lost contact.

How strange! Although disasters like storms and lightning continue to occur everywhere, their intensity had weakened significantly.

So, would he still come?

Uncertain.

Luo Xiaoxue needed to prepare for the expedition. Ultimately, a showdown with Qin Dao was unavoidable.

Regarding her golden light protection ability, she always believed it was granted by Lin Daxia. How could it be her own?

If it were, why didn’t she have it before, only after meeting Lin Daxia? It was absurd to think she could deceive herself over such a clear matter!

She recalled her ability could shield her and even strike down demonic foes. But having that ability alone wasn’t enough; she should find a way to spread it among her elite cavalry. With cavalry charging forth, unstoppable, Qin Dao’s demonic army would surely collapse.

Seeing Lin Daxia would provide ample chances for consultation.

……

“You’re back? You seem very happy.”

Qin Shili had been waiting a long time to see Lin Nuo return. Though Lin Nuo’s face still seemed vacant, a closer look revealed he was a bit better and in a pleasant mood.

“How can you tell I’m happy? I don’t seem to be smiling.”

Lin Nuo landed beside Qin Shili after stopping his wind technique.

“I can feel it.”

“You can feel it? How is that even possible?”

“I just can. Don’t forget, we’ve slept on the same bed; I can read the mood and guess your feelings,” Qin Shili replied.

“Alright, there is indeed a bit of happiness. I just discovered a batch of royal guards nearby and casually killed them. It’s been a while since I’ve taken so many lives; feels quite refreshing.”

Lin Nuo didn’t hide it anymore; he was straightforward about having killed royal guards—lots of them.

“Royal guards? Aren’t those Luo Xiaoxue’s troops? How did you manage to kill them?”

Qin Shili was surprised, feeling Lin Nuo was joking and skeptical.

Could that be possible? You’ve made her an emperor, and you’re killing her guards? Why didn’t you kill them earlier?

“Killed them, so what? As a demon, do I need a reason? Is it not normal to kill? If you have to ask for a reason, it means you’re not cut out to be an excellent demon.”

“You even hesitate to let me fully become a demon, let alone become an excellent one. Killing is indeed normal for demons and immortals alike. But the people you killed don’t follow any logic. If you wanted to kill them, you could’ve done so long ago, even when you were in the capital, easily wiping them and Dong Wei out. Why wait until now? It seems a bit hard to justify.”

Lin Nuo: “…”

Would I tell you that I initially thought of her as Luo Xiaoxue’s lackey and didn’t want to get involved with her?

Embarrassing! How could I reveal such a shameful thing?

“Ahem, very simple. I gave her hope, then let her feel despair. She thought she was a queen, capable of ruling the world, only to realize her people were gone. How wonderful is that, don’t you think?”

“So what does that have to do with you going to bed with her? Did you also give her hope, then let her despair?”

Qin Shili redirected the topic directly to the matters of love. Every time she thought about her man tumbling into bed with other women, it made her feel uncomfortable.

“You could say that.”

Lin Nuo continued to feign ignorance. If he knew that was truly Luo Xiaoxue, who would have dual-cultivated with her?

He felt like his body had been sullied.

“Then you were too reckless, casually offering your body. Even if you hated her, there are many ways to make her despair without going to such extremes. Or do you enjoy being a playboy? Countless women have spent a night with you, and I’m just a spare tire, right?”

Qin Shili’s words mixed with strong resentment. The more she thought of Lin Nuo entangled with other women, the more she hated it.

She even felt uncertain about what excessive hatred might lead to.

With signs of ice and frost surrounding them, Lin Nuo frowned at the sight.

“Have you lost control again? It seems I was too optimistic. I should keep sealing you away for meditation.”

“No, I haven’t lost control. Just a bit angry, which forced me to make these flowers and trees suffer. Lin Nuo, you don’t seem cold anymore, right? Can we fulfill your promise and dual-cultivate? I will create a magnificent ice chamber for you.”

As she spoke, ice cubes rose from the ground, gradually forming a sparkling ice chamber.