Chapter 580

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Chapter 580: Please Divorce

"You pitiful creatures, staying in this world will only make rice expensive for you."

"Does it hurt? Is it painful? Is it difficult? Then it’s just right, comfort is reserved for the dead!"

"If you want comfort, give up struggling, obediently accept death, and transform yourself into nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to nourish the natural life system!"

Inside the interrogation room, two of the three assassins captured have already fallen, leaving only one still barely standing but looking very weak and about to collapse.

On the other hand, Xue Hanlei’s face showed a relieved expression as if bathed in a spring breeze, and she had released a considerable amount of mental pressure.

Xue Hanlei didn’t use any extreme interrogation methods, such as removing fingernails, pouring chili water into the eyes, not drinking anesthesia for endoscopy, and so on. She didn’t use those. What she used was mental oppression and appropriate corporal punishment, like making them stand as a punishment.

Standing in a proper posture is not an easy thing to do. Many people can only stand for a few minutes before changing their position to relieve the strain on their muscles and bones.

The standing posture training in military training is very impressive and can be quite torturous.

If you have to maintain a standing posture while enduring Tang Monk’s nagging, it becomes both physical and mental torture.

What’s even more torturous is that Xue Hanlei doesn’t ask anything at all. She knows that based on a few words from the aquatic creatures, there’s no way to directly trouble the dragon tribe. Whether they confess or not doesn’t make much difference. It’s just a warning, and they might even release the informant later to convey the message from the East Sea Dragon Palace. However, the released aquatic creatures are most likely to end up dead or banished, in any case, it’s very tragic.

There is a clear hierarchical relationship between the dragon tribe and the aquatic creatures, and this bond is very strong. In theory, the aquatic creatures, numbering in the millions, should not become vassals of the scarce dragon tribe. However, unlike humans, the suppression of bloodline power means that dragons are the only rulers of the four seas, and the aquatic creatures are unable to resist.

When Xue Hanlei was satisfied, she finally pressed the button and turned off the mindless repetition of various nonsense and gibberish, casting a glance at the aquatic assassin whose mental state was exceptionally terrible.

"Do you regret it?" Xue Hanlei said indifferently. "Almost causing a diplomatic conflict for you all."

The aquatic assassin held their head, saying, "We were just following orders, regardless of the consequences."

"That’s why you ended up being caught here. The best outcome is exile, and if luck is not on your side, it’s dismemberment." Xue Hanlei made a throat-slitting gesture. "The aquatic creatures on land are no better than monkeys."

She asked in a symbolic way, "Tell me, who sent you?"

"Your Highness should already know."

"I know it’s the Black Dragon, but I’m asking specifically who."

The assassin lowered his head and remained silent.

Xue Hanlei whistled, "Pretty tough, maybe I should let you go."

The assassin raised his eyes, "Whether I go back or not, it’s a dead end. At this point, Your Highness doesn’t need to intimidate me, it’s meaningless."

"You seem pretty open-minded." Xue Hanlei smiled, "But in our hands, it’s hard for you to even think of dying."

"You’re underestimating me." The assassin weakly smiled as well.

Xue Hanlei was taken aback, then her expression changed, "You’ve poisoned yourself?"

"When the time comes, one will die. If unable to return, definitely will die. Even if failed, one must still die."

Xue Hanlei frowned, "What era is it? Still using such methods to cultivate expendable soldiers. Clearly, they are expendable soldiers, but treated as disposable. With your skills, you could transfer to another sea area and at least get a position in a security team… Is it worth it? Even now, there might still be time to do a stomach wash or intestinal lavage."

"Injectable poison, no hope for rescue." The assassin’s finger trembled, "It has already spread throughout my whole body."

He tore off a piece of sleeve, beneath the light blue skin flowed a dark green and black deadly poison, the blood spreading into his veins.

"Ah…" Xue Hanlei sighed, "So it was me who was delayed? Do you have any last words?"

The aquatic assassin shook his head.

"Since you’re choosing to remain silent, I will respect that and let you die in peace." Xue Hanlei said calmly, "For your North Sea aquatic clan, being loyal until death and dying where it is deserved, may be the correct way. But in my opinion, it is a foolish way of living, whether it be as a human, dragon, or demon… Nothing is more foolish than blind loyalty, not understanding adaptability, and taking life and death too lightly. In this era, there are far from enough reasons to die and no justification for considering life as cheap as cattle and horses."

The aquatic assassin was slightly moved by these words.

He lowered his head and spoke with difficulty, "Your Highness, these words of yours, after questioning for so long, are indeed heartfelt… I am about to die a painful death, but there are a few words from the bottom of my heart that I want to say to Your Highness."

"You speak."

The assassin looked at the guard.

Xue Hanlei waved her hand to dismiss the guard, a fatally poisoned person couldn’t harm her. "Now you can speak."

The aquatic creature spoke in a low voice, "It is presumptuous for someone of my status to say these things. Mentioning them to His Highness is no longer considered loyal… His Highness is not from the North Sea Dragon Clan, so naturally, he cannot understand the principles upheld by the North Sea. They seek revenge for the slightest offense, there is no possibility of negotiation. It is not easy for the Dragon Clan to produce offspring, and that particular lineage has had intentions for a long time. This contradiction can easily lead to conflicts between the North Sea and the East Sea."

Xue Hanlei said, "True dragons don’t nod in agreement. The battles between the Dragon Palaces may be intense, but it is only like a brawl at the village entrance. The North Sea may be warlike, but is the East Sea afraid of war? Striving for valor and being skilled in combat are synonymous, but not identical."

The aquatic creature deeply looked at Xue Hanlei and said, "As a humble person like me, why would I worry about the matters between the East Sea and the North Sea? Even if it leads to conflicts with the Ming Country, attracting the suppression of the Earth Shrine, heroic spirits, or the water control of the Waterway, it doesn’t matter… What I mean is the position of His Highness, it needs careful consideration."

Xue Hanlei was briefly stunned, then said in a low voice, "Who told you to bring me these words?"

The aquatic creature assassin said, "No one, it is my heartfelt soliloquy."

"Do you believe that I can reach into your heart and see what words are engraved there?" Xue Hanlei’s tone suddenly turned menacing.

The assassin smiled and coughed up some black blood, "As a dying person, even if the prince gets angry, it doesn’t matter. But his position will not waver. You can take your anger out on me, but it won’t make any difference."

Xue Hanlei’s gaze became more indifferent, "I know who sent you. It’s not about the wine, it’s the intention behind it."

"Please consider carefully, Your Highness." The water tribe assassin bowed, "You are the princess of the East Sea, but also the wife of the North Sea. I don’t want to make things difficult for you. It’s better to think it through early. The freedom that is hard to obtain, why waste it on mortal beings?"

"Shut up!" Xue Hanlei growled in a low voice, her dragon aura intimidating.

The water tribe assassin closed his mouth, closing it forever. He sat down on a chair, lifeless, with black blood flowing from his seven orifices.

Xue Hanlei stared at the water tribe assassin, the last words before his death echoing in her ears. It was a warning from that place.

The East Sea, the North Sea… Conflicting and intertwined, her own position was still an unavoidable deadlock. With the deepening of the conflict, the deadlock tightened even further.

Her expression changed several times, and suddenly she felt a pressure on her shoulder. She looked up and saw Ao Hanli’s concerned gaze, "What’s wrong with you?"

Xue Hanlei collected her scattered thoughts and pretended to smile unconcernedly, "Nothing, I just didn’t expect things to be handled so ruthlessly."

Ao Hanli glanced at the assassin, "Are they all dead?"

"They took poison and killed themselves. There’s no way to save them," Xue Hanlei stood up and stretched lazily. "There was no useful result from the interrogation all night. I’m going to rest now. Oh dear, so tired. I’ll leave the finishing work to you."

Ao Hanli asked, "Is it really okay for you?"

Xue Hanlei turned back, revealing a smile, "Don’t worry, even if something happens, I will handle it successfully, just like in the past. I always manage to solve all problems smoothly. No need to worry."

She walked away briskly and arrived at the riverbank. She gazed at the rolling river, and the excess emotions in her sight were swept away by the flowing water.

"Just like in the past… right?"

She sighed and looked towards the northern sky, where clouds gathered and scattered, and a gentle breeze blew.

It was still a pleasant weather in February. She couldn’t see the majestic White Jade City, but she couldn’t help but remember the words Yun Wuxin had said before parting.

‘—I cast a divination, maybe it’s accurate, maybe too accurate.’

The lonely peak is too difficult to climb, and the hidden dragon fears to sleep in the abyss.

The difficult challenge lies ahead, and neither you nor I can help each other. I hope you take care.

Xue Hanlei looked at the bracelet on her wrist. It was a handmade charm by Yun Wuxin, a symbol of praying for safety. Unfortunately, it seemed insignificant in the face of the upcoming crisis.

Xue Hanlei gently touched the bracelet, her eyes gradually regaining the confidence of the past. Then she patted her cheeks, letting the gloomy emotions fade away quickly.

It’s not time to feel down. Since the storm is coming, let the storm come even more fiercely.

She gazed at the rolling river and suddenly had the desire to play with the water. But the dragon’s body was sealed, and she couldn’t transform into a dragon anymore. Otherwise, she would love to tumble and play in the Yangtze River, just like she did when she was young, floating thousands of miles down the Huai River.

As she was reminiscing about a long-lost feeling, a voice came from behind.

"So this is where you are."

The familiar voice gave Xue Hanlei goosebumps instinctively. It was a physiological reaction to a certain dragon. She turned back with disdain, saying, "Why is it you?"

Ying Mu wore a pair of sunglasses to hide her tired eyes, and she said, "Why can’t it be me?"

"I’m not in the mood to argue with you now. It’s rare to escape from death. I should take a few days off at home. Should I say you have a big heart or you’re lucky?"

Xue Hanlei complained openly, "If you want to find him, just go directly to his address instead of beating around the bush to come here."

"I’ve already met him." Ying Mu approached casually. "I didn’t come here to trouble you, or rather, I should thank you."

"Thank me?" Xue Hanlei quickly looked up at the sky, wondering if the sun was rising from the west.

"If it weren’t for you telling him about my disappearance, maybe…" Ying Mu stopped herself. "Anyway, thank you."

"Is this how you show gratitude?" Xue Hanlei interrupted. "And is this even true? I don’t remember."

"Are you sure?" Ying Mu wondered. Bai Wei said it himself, so it couldn’t be false, right?

But Xue Hanlei didn’t seem like she was lying. If it were true at this moment, she would have already started giving a cold shoulder.

"Maybe." Xue Hanlei didn’t care about these little things, "You got into trouble, and I didn’t even have time to open the champagne. It’s impossible for me to help you willingly. You came here on purpose just to say thank you? Now that you’re done talking, you can leave."

Ying Mu was even more certain that Xue Hanlei hadn’t said anything, but if she didn’t inform anyone, how did Bai Wei know?

Could it be that he recognized me even in that state?

What’s strange is why doesn’t he admit it? What’s there to hide?

Ying Mu mumbled, "A man who says one thing but means another…"

Xue Hanlei waved her hand in a dismissive gesture, "Please stop, don’t suddenly smile so creepily. Press down on your wildly upturned lips. Why are you so happy? Did you find something miraculous?"

"I remembered something joyful." Ying Mu’s smile didn’t fade, instead, it grew even more, "I originally wanted to thank you. It was supposed to be a polite gesture, but now it seems like there’s no need for niceties. So I’ll just say it straight… I’m looking for Ao Hanli, I want to ask her for a favor."

"Hmm?" Xue Hanlei suddenly realized that the newcomer wasn’t friendly.

"I have a crush, but unfortunately, he recently got engaged." Ying Mu politely asked, "So, could you ask Ao Hanli to break off the engagement and give me the position of the fiancée?"