But just as General Gu was filled with confidence, Gu Ruoyun shot him a glare…
In that single glance, he felt a tremendous force wash over his mind, causing him to lose consciousness. Then, another burst of power erupted in front of him and caused his mind to lose control of his body. He was unable to move out of the way and fell backward, landing on his soldiers.
General Gu, who had considered his powers unparalleled in Azure Dragon Country, had just been taken out by a single blow from a young woman.
Leng Wujing clenched his fists. His palms were covered in cold sweat and his handsome and regal face clearly displayed his panic. If this woman is able to defeat General Gu in just one blow, this proved that her powers are on a whole other level.
"How… How can this be…?"
The old man finally recovered his senses and the expression on his face grew fierce. He had been defeated by a girl, once considered a good-for-nothing, in such a public place with so many witnesses. He will not be able to live this down.
However, he remembered the terrifying power that came so suddenly from that woman. Thus, General Gu no longer dared to act blindly without careful consideration of his actions…
"Hua!"
"Huahuahua!"
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps was heard from not too far away. Everyone turned to see an anxious Elder Yu leading a group of people from the Hundred Herb Hall towards them.
Once Leng Wujing saw who they were, He felt a burst of delight. He was at a loss on how to end this fiasco. Since the people from the Hundred Herb Hall have arrived, He thought He could get them to punish their subordinate! Seeing as Gu Ruoyun was trained at the Hundred Herb Hall, she would have to obey their orders, no matter what.
But Elder Yu did not wait for him to speak. He immediately marched towards Gu Ruoyun and asked worriedly, "My Lady, are you alright?"
My Lady? Everyone was dumbstruck, including Leng Wujing.
The crowd wondered if they were hearing things correctly. Did the Martial King, Elder Yu, just address Gu Ruoyun as his "Lady"?
"I’m fine," Gu Ruoyun shook her head, "Elder Yu, please take care of the situation here. By the way, it seems that Azure Dragon Country might need a change of Emperors. If you have any good candidates, please help him rise to the Throne."
"Yes, my Lady."
Elder Yu joined his fists into a low bow and replied respectfully.
As he observed the indifferent Gu Ruoyun, General Gu’s expression stiffened. His entire body began to tremble as he shook his head. His face was as pale as a sheet, "Could this be? She wasn’t just given a place in the Hundred Herb Hall because of Elder Yu’s sympathy all those years ago… But it was because she was already Elder Yu’s Master? How did Gu Ruoyun make a Martial King her servant? The heavens are really blind! An unfilial woman like her is the very embodiment of the greatest outrage and should be struck by lightning!"
He could not believe it. He simply could not believe everything that was happening in front of him. If this were indeed real… He would fall apart!
"You dare!?"
Leng Wujing recovered from his shock and grit his teeth, "What power does the Hundred Herb Hall have to remove Us from the throne? Aren’t you afraid of violating the law?"
Gu Ruoyun smiled as her green robes fluttered in the breeze, a glimmer of pride showed clearly in her eyes.
Before making her way to the Imperial Palace, she had sent Shopkeeper Zhao with instructions for Elder Yu.
Furthermore, since her wings have now grown, it was time for her to let the world know that she was the true owner of the Hundred Herb Hall! So everyone will know that they should not scheme to take away her possessions… She wanted to make General Gu realize just how big of a mistake he had made in the past.