My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Chapter 1294 - 1216: Why Did You Mess With Her?

Even after death, he doesn’t forget to hit someone when they’re down and ridicule them a bit—this was Qin Liuxi’s grievance on behalf of Mu Jin.

Now, however, seeing this merit, she has another idea.

Seeing Emperor Kangwu’s face contorted with rage, she continued, "Let me tell you, you could have stood up again, but your character really displeases me, so it’s better you remain seated. Besides, you’ve been sitting on this throne too long; it’s time for Qi Qian to take over."

As she spoke, she looked towards the door of the bedchamber; Qi Qian and Empress Mu and others had entered, along with several important ministers.

The Grand Steward beside Emperor Kangwu took out an imperial decree and handed it to Lin Xiang, bursting into tears.

Lin Xiang read the decree aloud, stating the former deposed Crown Prince and the Zhou Family conspired to harm the Saint with elixirs, intending to forcefully seize the throne, and thus were sentenced, with the Crown Prince declared the successor.

Yes, this fool before me, when Qin Liuxi clearly told him his body was poisoned by elixirs, actually believed his eldest son’s nonsense and began taking elixirs again, ultimately overdosing to death!

Emperor Kangwu, enraged enough to resemble a puffer fish, roared, "Fake, that’s a false decree, I never said such a thing."

"Of course not, you overdosed so quickly on elixirs you didn’t have time for final words. But you’ve forgotten: new Emperor, new courtiers. With the Crown Prince confirmed, and so much talent supporting him, the decree is whatever it is; there’s no need to verify with you or check if it’s your last words," Qin Liuxi mocked. "Look at them—is there even a hint of doubt?"

Emperor Kangwu looked around; neither Empress Mu nor Lin Xiang, nor his supposed loyalists Ming Wang, Zuo Qing, and Yu Qing, had any objections—all were kneeling.

A flash of inspiration streaked across his mind.

"You, them, you’re all in cahoots." Emperor Kangwu’s authoritative face now bore the anger of betrayal, but it was futile; he was already dead, no matter how furious he became, there was nothing he could do.

Qin Liuxi smirked maliciously, "That’s right, all in the same boat. Qi Qian originally had no such fate, but I changed it for him. Because these people were assembled by me for him. Surprised? You thought your truly beloved son was raised by you, but in fact, he was pushed up by us using your hand."

Emperor Kangwu: "!"

Black and White Ghosts, dare ask if ghosts can vomit blood?

He wanted to try vomiting.

Emperor Kangwu, who had been Emperor for decades, grudgingly withheld his anger and said, "Master, if you return me, I can appoint you State Preceptor and designate Qingping Temple as the Royal Temple, the top temple in the land."

Qin Liuxi sneered, "If I wanted these things, wouldn’t Qi Qian give them to me? I’ve delivered the whole world to him; trading a position like State Preceptor or the Royal Temple would be quite reasonable, right? Since they can be easily obtained, why would I risk defying destiny to change your fate, you old fossil? Do I want to die from lightning strikes?"

Emperor Kangwu was taunted enough that his soul body twisted, showing signs of becoming an Evil Ghost.

Black Impermanence quickly said, "Sir, that’s enough; if he truly becomes an Evil Ghost, you’ll bear the karmic responsibility."

Emperor Kangwu’s ghost eyes brightened; was that possible?

Death girl, am I still dealing with you?

When alive, I was the Human Emperor—why can’t I become the Ghost Emperor after death?

Instantly exuding a fierce aura, the merits and faith accumulated from his achievements as Emperor turned into formidable ghost power; his ghost eyes were blood-red, as resentment from his unwillingness to die arose, causing him to lose much of his sanity, attacking Qin Liuxi.

Qin Liuxi was thrilled, at last awaiting this moment; she quickly ordered Black and White Impermanence, "You are not to intervene!"

Emperor Kangwu did not understand, but his ghost power had already formed, his hand grasping Qin Liuxi, Yin Evil arising.

"Well, it’s your move first; I’m just defending myself!" Qin Liuxi said.

Emperor Kangwu had never interacted with her and thus didn’t know her tricky nature; she excelled at setting traps, possessing unique methods against people.

Since he initiated, to ensure her survival, she was forced to retaliate; thus, even the Heavenly Dao would have nothing to say.

As soon as he took action, Qin Liuxi excitedly took out the Great Emperor’s Heavenly Pearl and struck it against him.

Pressure weighed heavily on Emperor Kangwu, eliciting a cry of agony as the ghost power shattered, reverting to merit and faith.

Qin Liuxi formed a mantra with her hands, welcoming the merit and faith, hooking them over.

Black and White Impermanence gulped and stepped back.

Now she (trapping people) was terrifyingly strong, making us anxious.

Emperor Kangwu didn’t yet know how crucial merit and faith were to him; all he felt was excruciating pain in his Divine Soul, something rapidly departing from him.

He looked at Qin Liuxi’s Demon Path, seeing her hands wide open, eyes closed, floating as if practicing some Star Absorption Technique, eerily strange.

His mind regained clarity, realizing he seemed to have fallen into a trap.

Qin Liuxi plundered Emperor Kangwu’s merit and faith until only a speck remained, then ceased, saying to the Black and White Ghosts, "Alright, you can take him away."

Emperor Kangwu was so weak, feeling his soul body even less substantial than upon his death, he asked, "What have you done to me? I am the Emperor; how dare you? Are you not afraid of retribution?"

Qin Liuxi smiled sweetly, "That’s why I waited for you to attack first!"

Emperor Kangwu had no confusion left; he’d clearly been duped.

Black Impermanence stepped forward and said to Qin Liuxi, "We’ve already identified traitors in the Underworld; two Ghost Messengers were controlled by Si Luo a hundred years ago. Their Divine Sense attached to their Divine Mansions during soul hooking, setting up traps for Qi Fortune in the mortal world. Also, there’s another matter: the Book of Life and Death has changed, altering many people’s fates accordingly."

Qin Liuxi frowned.

Black Impermanence cautiously added, "Which means he’s close to success."

After speaking, without waiting for Qin Liuxi’s response, he hurried with Bai Wuchang, dragging Emperor Kangwu back to the Underworld.

Emperor Kangwu was still somewhat unwilling. He could accept his death, but he wished to become the Ghost Emperor. However, that Demon Path must have done something to him, so he couldn’t help but ask Black and White Impermanence, "What did Qin Liuxi actually do?"

Exasperated by the questioning, Bai Wuchang said, "You are the Human Emperor; even in the Underworld, when you reincarnate, you would rank first. Based on the merit and faith accumulated from your achievements during your reign, in your next life, you could still reincarnate into a good family, becoming a Prince or something of high status without difficulty."

Emperor Kangwu’s heart sank a beat: "What about now?"

Bai Wuchang snorted, "Now, your merit and faith were taken by her. Hoping to reincarnate into a good family is impossible now. With a tiny bit left, you could likely be a modestly wealthy farmer."

What?

Black Impermanence glanced at him, "Why provoke her, anyway? Taking action just gave her the chance to mess you up. You’ve committed your share of evil deeds these years, getting cursed a bit—what’s the harm? Yet you still think you’re the Emperor, ready to make a move, squandering a lifetime of merit!"

Emperor Kangwu: "??"

No, he is the victim here, okay? He is the Emperor—what is with their disdainful tone?

Not right, they said his merit and faith were taken by that Demon Path, and now he couldn’t reincarnate into a good family!

Emperor Kangwu turned to run; he wanted to become the Ghost Emperor, to avenge himself against that damn Demon Path, Qin Liuxi.

"Demon Path, return my merit!" Emperor Kangwu screamed shrilly.