Chapter 692: Chapter 361: The Flower Thief Confesses, Where Is Li Xian, The Jade Girl Is Furious, Daring to Defy My Will
On the fifth day, they reached the vicinity of the Water Altar, hiding within the dense fog. The bodies of the elders, Jin Shichang, and Shi Yufei were delivered one after another, applying pressure layer by layer, observing the elders’ anxiety and breakdown.
In the end, they even wanted a blood battle.
Zhao Ranran, naturally arrogant, originally wanted to kill them all. But upon seeing this scene, she suddenly thought to herself: "You Flower Thieves, how dare you compete with me? This might flatter yourself too much. Humph, if you want a blood battle, let me see if you have any spirit. If you do, I’ll give you more credit."
She immediately drafted the final letter, suddenly offering a retreat, but required them to endure humiliation. She predicted the Flower Cage Sect would all kneel, so she sent the Jingyao Divine Bird to deliver it. Upon reaching the island, she saw countless people kneeling on the beach, everything as she expected. The "blood battle" became a joke, "begging for mercy" was the truth.
The official ship docked. The Flower Cage Sect thieves, hand and foot bound, knelt with heads lowered, bodies trembling. Nangong Xuanming looked down upon them, and shouted, "Who is the leader, raise your head."
Zhou Zhengde trembled as he raised his head, seeing the people standing tall on the ship, all possessing extraordinary presence and being strong and dignified. Thinking of his own state, ugly, filthy, humble, and pathetic, he felt more terrified, and said tremblingly: "I, I temporarily assume the position of leader, leading the Flower Cage Sect criminals, all to admit guilt and accept punishment."
Bian Chengfeng said, "Very well, what were you doing at midnight?" Zhou Zhengde quickly responded, "The guilty slave has been kneeling on the coast, respectfully welcoming the arrival of the heroes."
Bian Chengfeng asked, "Since you call yourself a guilty slave, what crime have you committed? Speak quickly." Zhou Zhengde immediately replied, "I, Zhou Zhengde, am contemptible and shameless. My first major crime is..."
Nangong Xuanming shouted, "Stand up and speak loudly, the rest of you guilty slaves, all look at him. If you detect anything amiss in his words, speak out immediately."
The Flower Thieves all raised their heads, not daring to look at Nangong Xuanming, Bian Chengfeng, and others, their many eyes focused on Zhou Zhengde, observing him thoroughly. Han Zisha, Ye Cheng, Meng Han, and others each looked and lamented: "His present state is what awaits us. We are bound, without a shred of clothing, under the gaze of countless eyes, indeed a lifelong shame. Yet if not like this, our lives would be hard to keep." They wished they could bite their tongues and end themselves, but ultimately did not dare.
Zhou Zhengde had never suffered such humiliation in his life, unclothed before the public, loudly confessing his crimes. He dared not conceal a single bit. After he spoke of his crimes, Bian Bianyun asked, "Is what he said true?"
The Flower Thieves were silent. Bian Bianyun jumped off the official ship, checked the ropes were intact, and said, "Since you confessed, sparing your life is no harm. Step aside, register your original name, then change your name to Guilty Slave One."
Zhou Zhengde’s knees were red and swollen from kneeling, his expression hollow, "Thank... Thank you, hero, for your mercy." With legs bound, he hopped to the side to register in the roster. Though his life was spared, he wondered if it was worth it.
Nangong Xuanming looked at Han Zisha, slightly frowned, and curiously said, "There’s even a female elder, what’s your name and what crime did you commit, rise and tell us!" Han Zisha’s hair was shaved, her charming face lost its makeup, barely presentable, her figure plump, her shame far greater than Zhou Zhengde’s, once endlessly glorious, now unbearable humiliation, nearly fainted when rising. Her form was forcibly held in place, and after confessing her crimes, her spirit dissipated, aging ten years instantly.
Next was Ye Cheng confessing his crimes, Bian Qiaoqiao recognized Ye Cheng, jumped from the official ship, and said, "It’s you! You’re the one who captured me!" Ye Cheng smiled awkwardly, "Miss Bian, so you didn’t die. Let me clarify, I didn’t capture you, I escorted you. Back then, I didn’t harm you at all."
Bian Qiaoqiao said, "That’s true. Hmph, are you proud of yourself? Let me ask you, where’s Sister Liuli? If you bullied her, I’ll chop you!"
Ye Cheng shook his head and said, "No, I wouldn’t dare, your Sister Liuli is waiting at the Cyan Ox Residence. We sincerely admit and improve, dare not harm her at all."
Bian Qiaoqiao’s expression softened, stepping back. Ye Cheng confessed his crimes and jumped to the side to register in the roster.
Nangong Wuyang asked with interest, "I heard there was a new talent in the Flower Cage Sect recently, named Li... something... is he present?"
The area was silent. Meng Han suddenly stood and said, "That thief’s name is Li Xian!" He held grudges against Li Xian, seeing him endlessly glorious and youthful, feeling envious and jealous. If he could see him disgraced, it would be immensely satisfying.
Nangong Wuyang smiled and said, "That’s right, it’s Li Xian. Is that Li Xian present, stand and confess your crimes quickly." Despite calling several times, there was no response.
Bian Bianyun shouted, "Guilty slave Li Xian, hurry and rise!" Her voice thundered, echoing in all directions. The Flower Thieves trembled uncontrollably, making rustling noises.
Zhao Ranran furrowed her brows, lightly patting the feather of the Jingyao Divine Bird. The divine bird flapped its wings and flew away.
Not long after, her eyes flashed with insight, thinking to herself: "Well, there really is a Flower Thief who defies me unexpectedly."
(ps: The book title has been decided. It will be changed on Monday. Everyone should take note so you don’t lose track of the book.)
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