Soul-Annihilating Pill

The Emperor, who had only realized it later, was stunned at first, then she flew into a rage. A terrifying killing intent suddenly erupted from her body.

"How dare you!!"

In an instant, Gao Xuan was struck by a powerful surge of true energy, sending him flying through the air. He crashed heavily onto the floor, unable to offer any resistance.

He felt as if his internal organs had been shattered, blood uncontrollably flowing from the corners of his mouth, the pain numbing his senses.

He had underestimated the situation. He hadn't expected this woman to be such a formidable martial artist!

Unfortunately, he couldn't even drag someone down with him before he died.

The Emperor rose into the air, enveloped in a mist of petals and water vapor. As she landed, the golden dragon robe on the clothes rack draped over her shoulders.

She fastened her belt, tore off the human skin mask from her face, and slowly approached.

Long flowing green hair cascaded down, her skin as fair and radiant as exquisite jade. Delicate collarbones peeked out, making her look like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting.

As she drew closer, her sharp gaze fixated on the half-dead Gao Xuan. Her voice, now restored to a female tone from the previous male voice, was cold as she spoke:

"You are not a eunuch!"

During their close contact just now, she had already sensed something amiss.

Ling Shuang, the woman in blue, was also astonished. She swung her sword, shattering Gao Xuan's clothes in an instant.

Gao Xuan's concealed "weapons" were instantly exposed.

The Emperor only glanced at it indifferently, and no expression could be seen on her face.

Ling Shuang's pupils dilated. She was shocked that this eunuch actually dared to hide "weapon" in the inner palace. He was really audacious!

Then, her face turned red and she felt extremely ashamed.

Gao Xuan was too heavily injured to resist, so he could only let them do whatever they wanted.

A dying man had no concerns about his reputation, especially when it was unclear who was taking advantage of whom.

"Hurry up and give me a quick death."He coughed up blood and said weakly.

"You want to die?" The Emperor snorted. "It's not that easy!"

With a flick of her finger, a crimson pill flew into Gao Xuan's mouth.

Gao Xuan had intended to resist, but he hadn't expected the pill to dissolve instantly upon entering his mouth! In an instant, a pure surge of vitality circulated through his body, and within moments, his injuries were nearly healed. Moreover, his physical condition had improved significantly compared to before.

This was evident from the excited state of Gao Xuan Junior!

"Go find him some clothes so he doesn't dirty my sight," the Emperor commanded, turning away.

Ling Shuang fetched a eunuch's attire and tossed it beside Gao Xuan with the tip of her sword, refusing to look at him directly the entire time.

Gao Xuan, seeing this, obediently put on the clothes.

Although his injuries had healed, he no longer had the intention to resist.

Having just arrived in this bizarre world without any martial prowess, these two women could easily crush him with a flick of their fingers.

Moreover, judging from the Emperor's attitude, there might be a chance for him to survive. Otherwise, based on the sins he had committed just now, being torn apart by five horses would be considered lenient.

After he was dressed, the Emperor turned around.

However, at this moment, her pupils had gradually turned pale gold, and the shadow of a dragon could be vaguely seen in them.

Just a single glance, and Gao Xuan felt a tremendous shock to his heart—an oppressive sensation that defied expression.

Afterward, his eyes gradually lost focus, his face stiffened, and his mind and consciousness began to spiral out of control as if he had fallen under some kind of evil influence.

"Why are you a fake eunuch? What is your motive for sneaking into the palace?"

The Emperor's majestic voice rang out. Although his voice wasn't loud, it was as clear as an order that entered Gao Xuan's mind.

Just as he was about to tell the truth about his transmigration, his mind suddenly shook, and his controlled consciousness seemed to slowly wake up.

Perhaps due to the nature of his transmigration, his mental power far exceeded that of an ordinary person, allowing him to regain control at this moment!

Although Gao Xuan appeared dull and foolish on the surface, his brain was rapidly working. He carefully stated, "The head eunuch in charge, Gao Gonggong, is a cousin of mine. In order to ensure the continuation of the Gao family, I did not go through castration."

"He intended to send me out of the palace after some time, but unexpectedly, he suddenly died of illness. That's how I became a fake eunuch."

The Emperor frowned slightly, not expecting such an answer.

However, she still didn't fully believe it and gave Ling Shuang a signal, prompting her to investigate the files.

Gao Xuan's heart was also tense. Those words he had just spoken were entirely fabricated based on the memories of the original owner. He had no connection with Gao Gonggong; they just happened to share the same surname, and Gao Gonggong did indeed die shortly after the original owner entered the palace.

With the combination of truth and fiction, no one could determine the authenticity without solid evidence.

Soon, Ling Shuang returned and whispered a few words to the Emperor.

As Gao Xuan expected, after listening, the Emperor pondered for a moment, nodded in contemplation, and believed his words. She then continued to ask, "So, does Wang Deshun also not know that you are a fake eunuch?"

"That's correct," Gao Xuan replied.

After asking the question, the faint golden light in the Emperor's pupils began to dissipate. Her fingertips gently tapped the dragon throne, revealing a thoughtful expression.

She currently had a rather tricky matter at hand that happened to require a fake eunuch. Moreover, based on Gao Xuan's previous actions, he possessed exceptional character, intelligence, and adaptability—a rare talent!

If she could make use of him, it would be extremely beneficial.

Gao Xuan also pretended to gradually regain his senses, and his expression gradually returned to normal.

He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, glad that he had managed to deceive them. However, he still didn't know the Emperor's true intentions for sparing his life.

The Emperor's gaze flickered, and after a while, she seemed to make a determined decision. She spoke softly, "Do you know that based on the crimes you have committed, I could behead you ten times over without it being excessive?"

"Gao Xuan is deserving of death for his crimes. I beg Your Majesty for forgiveness!" Gao Xuan quickly prostrated himself, knowing that the Emperor was deliberately intimidating him, giving him a taste of punishment before offering a sweet reward. He decided to go along with it.

The Emperor looked at him deeply and spoke, "Considering that you are somewhat clever, I can give you a chance to live. It depends on whether you can seize it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor for ten thousand years! I will do my utmost, even if it means facing death without hesitation!" Gao Xuan pleaded, expressing his loyalty.

"Empty words won't do. I want to see your loyalty. Bring it in," the Emperor commanded.

She clapped her hands, and Ling Shuang brought in a sandalwood tray. On the tray was a jade bottle containing a pitch-black pill emitting a strange bloody scent.

"What is this, Your Majesty?" Gao Xuan looked puzzled.

The Emperor spoke slowly, "This is the Soul-Annihilating Pill, refined from thousands of poisonous substances. If you consume it and there is no antidote within three days, your body will gradually turn into pus and blood, and even your soul will vanish into nothingness."

"But rest assured, as long as you faithfully serve me, I will provide the antidote on time."

Damn it, this is a trap! Gao Xuan cursed inwardly. Truly, a woman's heart is the most venomous. She makes you take the poison before assigning the task!

Unfortunately, he had no choice at the moment. In order to survive, he had to swallow the Soul-Annihilating Pill in one gulp.

"Very well," the Emperor nodded in satisfaction. She spoke in a solemn tone, "Since that's settled, I won't keep you in suspense. Your task is to... consummate the marriage with the Empress on my behalf!"

"Yes! I will not disappoint Your Majesty's high expectations! Even if it means going through fire and water... Wait, what?!" Gao Xuan's impassioned speech came to a halt as he suddenly realized that something was off.

The Emperor wanted him to do what?

It was... consummate the marriage? With the Empress?

Holy shit!

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