Chapter 467: Don't Give Any Chance and Don't Meet Again in the Future

Chapter 467: Don't Give Any Chance and Don't Meet Again in the Future

As the chief eunuch of the imperial city, Li Heng was rarely perceived as arrogant in the Divine Capital, even though he had been by the side of the Great Liang Emperor since the days when he was still a vassal prince. Whoever saw this eunuch would always see a smile in his eyes. He never looked down on anyone just because he was a favorite by the Great Liang Emperor's side. While many respected him, they did not take him in high regard. However, in reality, the fact that he could walk out of the Prince's Manor and arrive in the Divine Capital directly as the chief eunuch without any dormancy or waiting period was enough to demonstrate the Great Liang Emperor's trust in him.

For over a decade, there had been no scandals within the Imperial City, it was just calm and quiet. Apart from the Empress managing the harem, in truth, those who were perceptive knew that none of this could have been maintained without Li Heng.

Managing the harem did not mean one could control everything just because they were favored by the Emperor. Li Heng possessed the same iron-fisted tactics and cunning as anyone else, but the harem required these qualities while the world did not, and neither did the Emperor. Hence, Li Heng always presented himself as mild-mannered.

Now, leaving the Divine Capital, word spread among the foreign cultivators that he was carrying a Thousand Year Glacial Stone. Hence, they flocked over, hoping to seize that Thousand Year Glacial Stone from the hands of this chief eunuch. If it were truly that simple, or if Li Heng were just an ordinary eunuch, the Great Liang Emperor would probably not have sent him on this journey personally.

Looking at the cultivators in front of him, after saying those words, Li Heng did not speak again. Instead, a surge of qi emanated from his robes, causing all the cultivators present to furrow their brows in unison.Gét latest novel chapters on nov(e)lbj/n(.)c/om

The qi was too overwhelmingly powerful and terrifying, making them lose all will to resist.

The leading cultivator's face turned grim as he was about to speak, but Li Heng shook his head. The opportunity had already been given, there would be no second chance. Li Heng smiled at the man, who suddenly realized that not only could he no longer move, but he could not speak either.

His eyes were filled with immense fear, but soon they were drowned in a flood of blood. Countless sharp blades seemed to have been placed beside him all along, now slowly closing in. His eyes went blind, then his arms were suddenly severed. Endless blood splattered everywhere like the most vibrant flowers.

Then, his clothes exploded, numerous blood streaks inexplicably appeared on his body, and moments later, he turned into a pile of minced meat, falling to the ground.

The other cultivators were utterly horrified when they witnessed this scene.

Li Heng's eyes showed no emotion. But the same thing was already starting to unfold repeatedly, with countless cultivators being reduced to piles of minced meat.

The man in the carriage lifted the curtain to take a look and frowned, "It's really disgusting when you make a move."

Li Heng chuckled, sat back at the front of the carriage, and resumed driving, "You haven't seen the truly disgusting times. But speaking of which, I haven't taken action in over ten years. The last time was with Ning Ping, standing behind His Majesty."

Mentioning the name of that Lord Warden Commander, the man naturally recalled an old incident he had only heard about but never witnessed. He fell silent for a moment before asking hesitantly, "What exactly happened that night?"

Li Heng smiled, "If you want to know, ask His Majesty. Why ask me?"

The man snorted. If he had the courage to ask, he would not be asking now.

Li Heng continued with a smile, "If that doesn't work, you can ask Ning Ping. But the guy is in the Northern Frontier now, so you'll have to wait for him to return."

The man remained silent.

Li Heng spoke no more, driving the carriage forward. The rest of the journey was smooth and uneventful, and they soon arrived at the foot of Sword Qi Mountain.

Looking at the ordinary carriage, not many people paid attention to it. No one would have thought that the coachman was Li Heng, and even fewer would have guessed that this eunuch was actually a genuine great cultivator.

Before climbing the mountain, Li Heng took the box and ascended alone. Sword Qi Mountain was still filled with pervasive sword qi, making it difficult for many sword cultivators to climb. However, Li Heng walked as if he were strolling in a garden and quickly arrived at the mountain gate. The gatekeeping disciples, seeing this ordinary-looking middle-aged man, found it strange because he did not look like a sword cultivator.

But, remembering Chen Chao's visit, the gatekeeping disciples were sufficiently courteous.

One of them asked, "What brings you here, Fellow Daoist?"

Li Heng smiled and said, "Li Heng, here to deliver something. Kindly report it."

Another unfamiliar name. The gatekeeping disciple thought for a moment, then nodded and indicated for Li Heng to wait a while before turning to report back.

Anticipation.

It was all anticipation.

Just as Yang Furen was about to speak, Li Heng shook his head and smiled, “Actually, this matter is not that complicated. I'll kindly trouble Mountain Lord to summon Commander Chen.”

Yang Furen was stunned and then looked into the distance.

A disciple quickly left.

After some time, Chen Chao slowly arrived, still dressed in black. However, unlike before, the broken saber was no longer at his waist.

Upon seeing Li Heng, Chen Chao greeted him respectfully. He had a good impression of this eunuch. Li Heng smiled and said, "Commander Chen, we meet again."

Chen Chao said with some surprise, "I didn't expect it would be you. Is His Majesty really so reluctant to part with this piece of glacial stone?"

Li Heng laughed, "If His Majesty were truly reluctant, why would I be here?"

Chen Chao thought for a moment and realized this made sense. If the Great Liang Emperor were really reluctant to part with it, he would probably just issue a decree.

Why bother sending Li Heng on this trip?

Chen Chao asked, "How was your journey...?"

Li Heng shook his head, signaling him to stop asking.

Chen Chao wisely kept quiet.

Li Heng then looked at Yang Furen and said with a smile, "Mountain Lord, His Majesty has given a decree."

Yang Furen was taken aback and said solemnly, "Please, go ahead."

Li Heng smiled and said, "His Majesty says that the leftovers of this stone naturally belong to Sword Qi Mountain, but who it goes to will be decided by that kid."

Who was that kid?

Who else could that kid be?

Li Heng handed over the box.

Chen Chao was momentarily stunned, then immediately understood something, his eyes lighting up.

He turned around and looked at the swordsmiths, his smile playful.

Back then, none of them were willing to forge a saber for him. But now?

The swordsmiths looked at Chen Chao with complicated looks.

While Chen Chao asked with a grin, "Which of you wants it?"