Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1598 - 1420: Stormy Night in Jianghu

Chapter 1598: Chapter 1420: Stormy Night in Jianghu

At this time, Lady Dabao paid little attention to her own body.

Her body’s condition was clear to her, and she felt that sacrificing half of her life in exchange for the lives of many others was worth it.

If only the giant Gu could be successfully reared.

Half a month later, good news finally came from the Chi Xia Clan: The giant Gu had been reared.

The Witch King was so thrilled that he declared a national celebration, exempting all citizens from taxes for a year, and even hosted a small banquet in the Imperial Palace of Li City.

At the banquet, the ministers of the Southern Zhao Country, the three Clan Chiefs, as well as Lady Dabao were in attendance.

The Witch King raised his glass to celebrate Lady Dabao, who currently couldn’t drink alcohol and could only have some red fruit puree, said to be blood-nourishing.

As for its effectiveness, Lady Dabao felt nothing at all.

"Lady Dabao, if the giant Gu defeats that creature, I will appoint you as the Princess of Southern Zhao Country. You will forever be cherished by the people of Southern Zhao," the Witch King said.

"Don’t, if the giant Gu defeats that monster, just let me go back. I still prefer living in Dajin as a village girl. I don’t care for being a Princess at all. Or are you saying that you want to keep me here? In case this giant Gu doesn’t defeat the creature, will you have the Chi Xia Clan Chief use my blood to rear another one?" Lady Dabao liked teasing the Witch King.

After all, the Witch King always appeared jolly on the surface, and as long as one didn’t cross his bottom line, he wouldn’t get angry.

"Haha, Lady Dabao, you might not know this, but whether or not this one can defeat the monster, your blood can no longer rear a giant Gu. A person can only rear one; how can there be two? Besides, you don’t have enough blood," the Witch King explained.

"Well, then I can rest easy. So when will you let me go?" Lady Dabao asked, as she missed her parents.

"Not to worry. The battle between the giant Gu and the monster, such an exciting fight, don’t you want to watch it?" the Witch King inquired.

Lady Dabao decisively replied, "No!"

"Haha, it’s just a few days away. You might as well watch before you leave. I promise you, whether you choose to go or stay, I won’t force you!"

"That’s all I needed to hear," Lady Dabao said.

What Lady Dabao didn’t know was that the Chi Xia Clan Chief, sitting opposite her, had made a subtle gesture to Yun Xiao behind her, who seemed to have nodded in understanding.

...

The banquet came to an end.

Lady Dabao returned with Yun Xiao.

"Will the creature really emerge in the next few days?" Lady Dabao asked Yun Xiao.

"Yes, it’s about that time," Yun Xiao responded.

"I’ll have to witness the two strange beasts fighting then," Lady Dabao said.

But Yun Xiao appeared tense and serious: "I have a suggestion!"

"What’s that?" Lady Dabao inquired.

"Before the two monsters fight, you should escape early. Don’t stay here any longer. Every additional day you’re here, the danger increases."

"But this is the Imperial Palace; I have no way to slip away," said Lady Dabao. "Unless you come with me?"

"I can’t leave," Yun Xiao said. "However, I can arrange for Bei Shan and Hong Yan to take the chance to get you out. Pay attention to their signals in the coming days. If they make any special move, follow them."

"What if I leave then?" Lady Dabao continued to probe. "Won’t Bei Shan and Hong Yan be found out? Would the Clan Chief let them off the hook?"

...

Yun Xiao didn’t respond to Lady Dabao, so she guessed that things weren’t so simple.

"Yun Xiao, I have my own way to break free, don’t worry. Let’s wait until after this great battle. Besides, if I leave this place, I’ll never see you again, will I?" Lady Dabao smiled endearingly.

Yun Xiao turned away, instinctively clutching his chest.

He too didn’t know how much longer he could protect Lady Dabao.

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