After doing all this, Qing Chen ordered the Shadow Puppet to cut off the heads of all the Heaven Feather Sect Disciples present, take them, and disappear into the dark world that contained them.
As for the headless bodies, Qing Chen chose to leave them on the spot, as a warning to a certain someone.
After that, Qing Chen, looking relaxed and with no blood on him despite having killed dozens of people, returned to the side of the worried Han Qingyue.
He leaned over with a smile, "Madam, it's alright, it's all taken care of."
"So fast?" During this time, Han Qingyue had been following Qing Chen's instructions, facing away from the battlefield.
This was because Qing Chen was worried that seeing too many bloody scenes would scare her into having nightmares and not being able to sleep.
Heavenly Mandate Empress? That was for later; the current Han Qingyue had not yet undergone her Awakening, and in Qing Chen's eyes, she was a delicate, weak, and easily-toppled little pitiful one.
Most importantly, there were rewards to be had.
How could this not be considered doting on his wife?
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Charm?
For Qing Chen, this was the most useless reward.
Compared to appearance, he preferred to improve his strength.
Of course, good looks weren't entirely without benefits; at least most of the time, a good appearance could make people feel more approachable.
At the same time, when the fifty points of charm arrived and began to affect Qing Chen's temperament, image, and other aspects.
"..."
When Han Qingyue looked at him again, she was momentarily captivated.
Her brows furrowed slightly; for some reason, Han Qingyue always felt that Qing Chen seemed to have become much more handsome than before.
She closed her eyes, shook her head lightly, and then opened her eyes to look again.
It was confirmed, no mistake, not an illusion, he really did become more handsome!
Regarding this, Han Qingyue still held her initial thought: a person's appearance generally doesn't change much after adulthood; no matter how much the skin changes, the bone structure won't, let alone improving several times within just a few days.
'Could it be that I, I really have fallen for him?'
Other than the possibility of "love is blind," Han Qingyue really couldn't think of any other more reasonable explanation.
Qing Chen didn't notice this and said, "Madam, I'm afraid this Lantern Festival can only end early today."
When faced with something, Qing Chen disliked procrastination; if it could be resolved today, he would never put it off until tomorrow.
Since the Heaven Feather Sect didn't want to be decent, Qing Chen didn't mind helping them be decent!
Those dozens of heads must be returned the way they came!
"Are you planning to make a move against the Heaven Feather Sect?" Han Qingyue thought for a moment and easily guessed what Qing Chen intended to do.
"Madam saw what happened today. I gave them a chance to repent, but instead of showing any restraint, they intensified their efforts, sending more and stronger assassins to take my life. If I continue to endlessly tolerate, would I still be considered a true man?" Qing Chen stated his position.
"Although the Heaven Feather Sect is not among the Ten Great Sects, its strength should not be underestimated. Won't doing this be too risky?"
"How about, wait until tomorrow? Tomorrow morning, I will go to the Imperial Palace and inform Father about this matter, so he can make a decision for you!" Han Qingyue was worried that Qing Chen would act impulsively and harm himself.
No matter what, she, Han Qingyue, now had the title of Qing Chen's wife, and as a wife, how could she just stand by and watch him go to his death?
"Is Madam worried about me?" Qing Chen changed the subject.
"What? Can't I worry about you?" Han Qingyue puffed out her cheeks slightly and retorted angrily.
She felt that she was the only one worrying and wasting effort, while Qing Chen always maintained a nonchalant attitude.
"Of course you can! You are my wife, and besides my old man, no one has more right to worry about me than you." Qing Chen said earnestly.
Han Qingyue snorted lightly.
Just as she was about to speak, Qing Chen preempted her, saying, "Since Madam is so worried about me, why not come with me to the Heaven Feather Sect? If something happens, with your status as a Princess, they wouldn't dare to act rashly, would they?"
Qing Chen's idea was simple: no matter how much was said, seeing was believing. He wanted Han Qingyue to see clearly who was stronger, himself or the Heaven Feather Sect.
"Alright!" Han Qingyue felt that Qing Chen's words made sense.
She planned to use her status as a Princess to intimidate the Heaven Feather Sect; if they dared to attack Qing Chen again in the future, she would severely hold them accountable.
If her own Face wasn't enough, then she would bring out the current Emperor!
If the Heaven Feather Sect really wanted to tear off all Face, their Xia Clan was not to be trifled with!
"Thank you, Madam. Then, for this trip to the Heaven Feather Sect, I will fully rely on Madam to protect me." Qing Chen hugged Han Qingyue's arm, leaned in, and feigned weakness.
Looking at Qing Chen like this, Han Qingyue really couldn't associate him with the Devil King in everyone's eyes.
She even felt, what was with this somewhat obedient demeanor?
"Hmm, leave it to me!" While thinking this, Han Qingyue nodded heavily and agreed.
Once their ideas aligned, Qing Chen quickly acted, lifting Han Qingyue from the ground.
"You, what are you doing!" Han Qingyue was startled.
"This mountain is high and the road is long, does Madam really want to walk there?" Qing Chen asked.
"Isn't there a carriage?" Han Qingyue's cheeks flushed.
"Even at full speed, it would take at least two days to get from the capital of Great Han to the Heaven Feather Sect, but with my foot speed, it would be at most half an hour." Qing Chen analyzed, presenting the choice to Han Qingyue.
'Two days...'
Compared to the time consumption, Han Qingyue was more worried that if time dragged on, the Heaven Feather Sect, upon learning that all the Disciples they sent out had died at Qing Chen's hands, would be consumed by hatred and seek revenge with even greater intensity.
To prevent things from escalating to an irreversible point, Han Qingyue replied with action instead of words, raising her hands and hooking them around Qing Chen's neck.
"A wise choice." A faint smile curled Qing Chen's lips.
Immediately, spiritual power enveloped his feet, and he began to leap quickly between the eaves, light as a swallow, like a streak of light...
In a flash, half an hour passed.
Qing Chen carried Han Qingyue all the way, using his movement technique, from the Great Han capital to Immortal Phoenix Mountain, where he saw the Heaven Feather Sect, built above the clouds, with only half of its buildings visible.
"Who goes there! How dare you trespass on the Heaven Feather Sect!" The guards at the foot of the mountain saw Qing Chen and Han Qingyue were unfamiliar Faces and immediately raised their long spears, shouting.
During this time, their eyes were constantly sizing up Qing Chen and Han Qingyue.
Their gaze briefly swept over Qing Chen before moving away, lingering longer on Han Qingyue.
Before Qing Chen and Han Qingyue could state their purpose, the guard continued, "Could it be that you want to join the Heaven Feather Sect? It's not time yet, but if you can show enough sincerity, I might be able to make an exception and let you two go up the mountain."
"How much sincerity do you want?" Han Qingyue's main purpose for coming to the Heaven Feather Sect this time was for peace talks. Although she was annoyed by the guard's extortion, she still patiently asked tentatively.
"As for him, just give some Spirit Stones, and as for you..." The guard's words trailed off, his eyes became lewd, and he stuck out his tongue, licking his lips.
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Qing Chen had just finished claiming the reward for carrying Han Qingyue all the way.
Hearing the guard's words and seeing his lewd Face.
He immediately hid the System panel, summoned the Earth Rank Low Grade Moon-Slaying Sword that had previously dropped with one hand, and simultaneously extended the other hand, grabbing Han Qingyue's shoulder and pulling her into his embrace.
While her back was turned to the guard, he unleashed a vast sword light that could rival the bright moon!