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Chapter 33: If He’s Unworthy, Then Just Kill Him:
Ling Ye was certainly worthy. There wouldn't be a second person more qualified than him. Besides, she loved Ling Ye!
There wouldn’t be another man who could make her feel the same way! Therefore, Ling Ye was obviously destined to be the prince consort of the Mysterious Jade Empire!
“Dismissed!” Ye Tianji waved his hand.
“Yes, Your Majesty. I’ll take my leave now." Ye Lin nodded and then rose to leave.
The grand hall was left with only Ye Tianji. After pondering for a moment, Ye Tianji suddenly called out, “Hei Lian!”
Swish!
As soon as he spoke, a figure swiftly appeared in the hall. The person was dressed entirely in black, with a face covered. However, the slim and delicate figure revealed that it was a woman—one of the Twelve Stars of Tianwu, Hei Lian.
“Investigate his background.” Ye Tianji said in a calm voice.
“Yes!” Hei Lian responded with a single word before disappearing again.
Ye Tianji sat alone on the dragon throne, his expression stern. If someone wanted to be his son-in-law, they at least needed to be strong enough to catch his attention. If they weren’t, then he would just kill them!
He couldn't stand to let his daughter end up with a mediocre man. Even if she had already given herself to him, if he wasn’t qualified, he still had to die!
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After leaving the grand hall, Ye Lin began arranging a new residence for Ling Ye.
Meanwhile, Hei Lian had already secretly infiltrated Ye Lin’s chamber!
At this moment, Ling Ye was already asleep.
He laid alone on Ye Lin's bed, sleeping peacefully.
He was truly asleep.
From her position on the ceiling beam, Hei Lian could confirm that Ling Ye was indeed asleep. She could sense his steady breathing, his calm heartbeat—the unmistakable signs of someone in a deep sleep.
Hei Lian formed her first impression of this man: He certainly had a handsome appearance, one that matched the princess. But as for his inner qualities...
A dart slowly appeared in Hei Lian's hand—a black dart! Since she was to test this man's depth, it was necessary to be serious. Her gaze locked onto Ling Ye, and then the dart shot out from her hand! Her aim was perfect—precise enough to ensure that it wouldn’t hit Ling Ye’s vital points, but sufficient to test him. Her darts never missed their mark! Even though she had held back this time, avoiding vital areas and reducing speed and force, her accuracy remained flawless.
If the dart struck Ling Ye, even if he didn’t die, he would surely be severely injured. However, he didn't become further injured! Because in the instant the dart neared him, he suddenly awoke!
At a certain level of mastery, even in sleep, one could sense danger as it approached and react immediately.
Ling Ye’s reaction was to raise his hand, and with a sharp ding!, he caught the dart between his index and middle fingers, halting its deadly path with perfect accuracy!
On the beam above, Hei Lian's eyes narrowed slightly!
Although she had held back, the dart was still her own. And yet, the supposedly sleeping Ling Ye had caught it?
With his bare hands?
This was the first time she had ever seen someone catch her dart bare-handed, especially while asleep!
This person... was no ordinary man!
Hei Lian frowned and swiftly launched another dart!
But this time, Ling Ye, who had just caught the previous dart, immediately counterattacked, sending the dart straight back towards her!
Clang!
With a sharp ding!, the two darts collided mid-air with perfect precision.
Then, to her shock, the dart she had just fired turned around and flew back toward her!
Now, two darts were speeding toward her! Hei Lian’s eyes widened again!
He had actually managed to deflect her dart back at her?
His skill must be far beyond hers!
Swish!
The next moment, she quickly dodged, and the two darts embedded themselves where she had just been. But as soon as she evaded, Ling Ye had already appeared right in front of her, so close that their bodies nearly touched!
Hei Lian felt her heart jolt fiercely. For the first time, she felt an indescribable sense of danger. Her instincts told her that if this person wanted her dead, she would be gravely injured if not killed!
Swish, swish, swish...
The next instant, Hei Lian released a shower of tiny, sparkling projectiles—various hidden weapons of all shapes and sizes. It was as if a celestial maiden was scattering flowers!
Normally, her weapons never missed their mark. She rarely had to use them, and she had never unleashed them in such a frantic manner. But at this moment, with Ling Ye so close, she had panicked!
So, all the hidden weapons she had were unleashed simultaneously!
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