Imperial Treasure

Chapter 625 - 407: Are You Insulting Me?

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In the elegant and opulent hall, dressed in glamorous attire were nobles and beauties, symbols of wealth and power—at this moment, silence too seemed to be their hallmark.

The Military Sabre stood to the side, his stance clear—it was up to Li Yu whether to listen or not.

If Li Yu really pushed the issue, he would not back down; after all, predicting life and death in that situation was difficult... considering Sui Yi could puncture Li Yu’s palm with tiny glass shards, it wouldn’t be hard to target his throat or forehead either. Although Military Sabre didn’t know how she managed that, he was quite certain.

--Taking Li Yu’s life would be as easy as flipping his hand.

--And she dared to do it!

It was because he was certain of these two points that the usually arrogant Military Sabre had no choice but to step back.

And Li Yu...

Li Yu’s face twitched, the pain in his palm less than the panic and reluctance in his heart...

But under Sui Yi’s perennially cool and clear gaze...

Eventually, he lowered his eyes submissively, unconsciously taking a step back, away from Pu Qinghan.

Having stepped back, he then came to his senses, which only made the situation more embarrassing, his complexion shifting uncertainly, making the other guests feel even more conflicted.

Perhaps it also amplified the silence.

It wasn’t until a low chuckle sounded, carrying a hint of Wang Xifeng’s presence before being seen.

But indeed, the person had already arrived.

Black pants, leather boots, a white T-shirt with a skull design covered by a simple style dark blue leather jacket, striking facial features, short, assertive hair and brows tipped with a fearless, sharp smile—that was Gong Jiu’s man.

Compared to this person, the elegant and refined grandeur of the hall seemed completely disparate, and Flower Demon’s absolute, entrancing beauty didn’t seem much better—almost as if they had just come from a place of revelry...

Only Yhan Qingwu, with her uniquely fresh and elegant demeanor perfectly matched with the place, raising the collective appeal of the trio, made them appear less like saboteurs...

"They’ve arrived," Sui Yi said lightly.

"Yeah, I’m late, didn’t catch the good moments..." Gong Jiu led the way, his amber-lined eyes glancing meaningfully past the Military Sabre.

Military Sabre seemed to sense something, his eyes lifting slightly...

Li Yu did not recognize the three from Gong Jiu’s group, but it wasn’t hard to guess they were extraordinary; otherwise, how would they have received an invitation?

Finally, someone from Duke Zheng’s Mansion emerged, a young man with a neat appearance and jet-black hair, dressed in a crisp suit, accompanied by two butlers.

He was very composed, efficiently and securely ordering a servant nearby to clean up the glass shards and water on the floor, then looked up and addressed Sui Yi and her companions: "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Zheng Yu. There are glass fragments here, please watch your step..."

Turning to Li Yu, he said, "Mr. Li, you have an injury on your hand, please see to treating it,"

Behind him, a butler stepped forward, bowing slightly.

Li Yu’s gaze flickered, still, he huffed coldly, responding, "Hmm..."

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed Sui Yi had already reached Pu Qinghan’s side, her fingers swiftly pressing acupoints on Pu Qinghan’s brow, collarbone, and lower abdomen, easing some of the deadly pallor that Pu Qinghan had been forcibly suppressing, while Sui Yi watched her: "Hand."

Pu Qinghan pursed her lips, yet still extended her right hand that had been held back.

All present could not help gasping in shock.

That right hand too had glass shards deeply embedded, blood drenched her entire hand.

Previously, their focus had been elsewhere, completely overlooking this detail.

But now, seeing it... they involuntarily thought of Li Yu’s hand.

Both were right hands, both embedded with glass...

Li Yu and Military Sabre’s expressions simultaneously shifted.

It was intentional!

--What you use to harm, can also be used to harm you!

Yhan Qingwu stepped forward to examine Pu Qinghan’s injuries, then turned to Zheng Yu: "Please lend us a medical kit, our friend is also injured."

Our friend~~

Zheng Yu apologized, hurriedly saying, "I’m sorry, it was rude of me not to notice Miss Pu was also injured. Bring Miss Pu to the medical room for proper treatment..."

Given the current situation, neither Pu Qinghan nor Duke Zheng’s Mansion could afford to let Pu Qinghan seek medical help outside, as the place was swarming with media ready to sensationalize any coverage; whatever was captured could be detrimental to both parties. It was better to resolve it internally.

The same was true for Li Yu.

Thus, Sui Yi did not refuse, Yhan Qingwu seeing this, nodded in agreement, following Sui Yi as they escorted Pu Qinghan away.

As they left, Li Yu moved to walk away, suddenly hearing Gong Jiu comment, "The prestigious Military Sabre of The Ninth Army, everything is fine except he’s a bit short-sighted to have chosen such a master..."