LORD CHESTER COMES BACK

Upon hearing these words, the woman’s expression turned even colder, and she gritted her teeth as she spoke.

“If it weren’t for that wench Leona using the Pure Yin True Skill to restrain me back then, which led to Eric being rescued by Monk Salazar from the Jade Buddha Forest of the Jade Buddha Forest, I would have obtained the forbidden secret of the Chester Ancient Clan by now!”

The smile on the red-robed old man’s face remained unchanged as he responded.

“A difference of one step is no different from a difference of ten thousand steps.”

The woman squinted her eyes, lost in thought for a while, before speaking again.

“You step aside for now. When Clive arrives, I will test him. If he has truly obtained the Infinite Ultimate True Skill from the remnants of the Chester Ancient Clan, you can show yourself and subdue him.”

Only then did the red-robed old man remain silent and turned to walk towards the inner hall behind the folding screen.

As soon as the old man in the red robe left, the woman spoke again.

“Bring me my dark robe.”

The two maids on either side were slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but they didn’t object and immediately went to the inner hall to fetch the clothes.

After about five minutes, a row of beautiful maidservants, as lovely as flowers, brought forth a black translucent palace attire, and placed it in front of the woman.

Then, the woman stood up from the golden dragon throne, stretched out her arms, and allowed the maidservants to change her attire.

Meanwhile, outside the Taiji Hall, in the south direction, there was a figure standing on a pavilion, observing this scene from afar.

This person was Jun.

Six hundred miles now were merely a few dozen steps away for him.

Jun naturally heard the conversation between the woman and the red-robed old man, and he was puzzled.

Who is this woman dressed in a phoenix robe?

Could she be the owner of the Island of the Five Emperors?

And who is this Clive she mentioned?

What kind of status does he hold on this Island of the Five Emperors?

Why did the woman just say…

Clive used to be a dog of the Chester Ancient Clan?

And could it be true that the survivors of the Chester Ancient Clan are really in Clive’s mansion?

Lost in these thoughts, Jun watched as the woman in the Taiji Hall changed into a black translucent palace attire!

This set of attire was even more enchanting than the previous phoenix robe.

Even Jun couldn’t help but be stirred by her unrivaled beauty!

Just then, a sound of footsteps came from the central gate of the pavilion beneath Jun’s feet.

Looking down, Jun saw an old woman in a long gown, accompanying an old man wearing a brown robe, walking towards the Taiji Hall!

The old man in the brown robe was Clive.

Jun quietly observed his gait and aura, feeling somewhat surprised.

This old fellow…

His strength is a hundred times stronger than Luza’s!

At that moment, Clive suddenly asked the old woman leading the way.

“Granny Jimenez, it’s already so late. Why did the lady summon me at this hour?”

The old woman remained silent.

Clive didn’t say anything more but instinctively touched the belt at his waist.

Only then did the old woman speak.

“If you dare to make a move after entering Taiji Hall, you will die.”

Clive was taken aback but chuckled.

“I just suddenly felt a little itchy around my waist. I am not carrying any weapons on me. I understand this rule.”

The old woman snorted coldly and said no more.

Soon, Clive followed the old woman into the Taiji Hall.

It is worth mentioning that throughout his entry into the main hall, Clive kept his head lowered, not daring to lift his gaze.

After stopping in his tracks, Clive knelt down directly on the ground, like an old servant paying respects to an emperor, and greeted the beautiful woman sitting on the golden chair with a dragon head.

“Madam, it is Clive, the Commandant of the Imperial Carriage Department, paying respects. Madam, please be well!”

The beautiful woman changed her previous cold demeanor and adopted the mannerisms of a gentle and delicate woman. She coquettishly replied to Clive.

“We are all family, why so formal? Please rise quickly.”

Clive promptly stood up but still did not raise his head to look at the beautiful woman. He kept his gaze lowered, fixated on his own toes, not daring to even glance in her direction.

The beautiful woman continued,

“Granny Jimenez, why are you still standing there? Bring a seat for Mr. Hampton.”

The old woman referred to as Granny Jimenez waved her hand, and a chair appeared behind Clive. She swiftly moved it to his side.

Then, the beautiful woman waved her hand again.

“Everyone, please leave. Mr. Hampton and I have some private matters to discuss.”

Upon hearing this, the palace maids and Granny Jimenez immediately retreated.

Soon, the vast Taiji Hall was empty, with only the beautiful woman and Clive remaining.

The beautiful woman left her golden chair with the dragon head and gracefully walked towards Clive.

As the beautiful woman approached, Clive’s head lowered even further.

There was a reason for this.

The beautiful woman wore a black, hollowed-out palace gown, revealing her slender legs, and her feet were bare.

Her feet were perfectly proportioned, resembling a work of art.

When she reached Clive, the beautiful woman spoke in a mournful and gentle tone.

“Once upon a time, you were so fond of admiring my feet. I heard that you even secretly sketched a portrait of my feet. But now, after all these years, you don’t even dare to look at them?”

Clive remained seated in the chair, still keeping his head lowered, and replied in a subdued voice.

“I dare not, my lady!”

Unexpectedly, as soon as he uttered those words, the beautiful woman abruptly abandoned her gentle demeanor and raised her hand to slap Clive’s old face three times in succession.

Smack!

Smack!

Smack!

The sound was crisp and resounding.

Clive still did not dare to lift his head, but the hands placed on his knees had already clenched into fists.

Seeing that Clive remained unfazed, the beautiful woman smiled again and provocatively said,

“Look at me!”

But Clive still did not raise his head and solemnly responded,

“I dare not, my lady!”

The beautiful woman gnashed her teeth, laughed charmingly once more, reached out to straighten Clive’s slightly askew hat, and said,

“Shannon sent me a note. It says that the remnants of the Chester Ancient Clan, a total of eighty-two people, are all hidden in your mansion. So, what are you planning to do, old man?”

Clive’s eyes widened immediately, and he said in a deep voice,

“Slander! This is absolutely slander!”

The beautiful woman coldly snorted, turned her back to Clive, and said,

“It’s fine if they are hidden, I’m not blaming you. The main issue is that you hid them. You must have a reason for doing so! If it’s for the Infinite Ultimate True Skill, then it’s not a problem! But if it’s to protect the remnants of the Chester Ancient Clan, then it becomes a serious matter!”

Clive immediately left his chair and fell to his knees, wailing,

“I’m innocent! My loyalty towards Madam is unquestionable! If I have any ulterior motives, let the gods and Buddhas strike me down!”

The beautiful woman smiled seductively and said,

“What about your feelings towards me?”

Without hesitation, Clive replied,

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The beautiful woman’s smile remained unchanged. She turned her head slightly and glanced at Clive before saying,

“Then prove it to me!”