Chapter 2846 - 2847: Boundless Sea of Flowers

Chapter 2846: Chapter 2847: Boundless Sea of Flowers

Liao Zhiji followed the person leading the way, traversing layers of pavilions, heading deep into the residence.

Throughout the journey, Liao Zhiji didn’t dare to raise his head, as within this massive residence were traps filled with deadly symbols everywhere.

One misstep could cost him his life.

Liao Zhiji was quite the cautious person; for the sake of his own life, he naturally dared not make the slightest mistake.

Soon, he caught a whiff of floral fragrance.

This fragrance was quite distinctive, although it seemed inconspicuous at first, a careful savoring would reveal it was mixed with many rare exotic scents, making just a whiff revitalizing.

Liao Zhiji’s heart trembled slightly, but he lowered his head even more.

Suddenly.

The person leading the way halted, then spoke in a respectful tone.

"Sir, the person is here!"

After a brief silence, a lazy voice was heard, "Hmm, you may leave!"

"Yes!"

The guide bowed and left, the scene abruptly fell into silence. Although Liao Zhiji didn’t dare to lift his head, the corner of his eye could see a few scattered flowers.

Coupled with the fragrance circling around his nose, a trace of doubt arose in Liao Zhiji’s heart.

Could it be that he was in a garden?

But he dared not ask, only standing like a wooden figure.

After a long while, the previous voice spoke calmly, "Raise your head."

Only then did Liao Zhiji dare to lift his head, and he was met with a sea of endless flowers.

Numerous exotic flowers, both named and unnamed, crowded together, vying to show their beauty, creating an indescribably magnificent spectacle.

Even Liao Zhiji’s eyes couldn’t help but reveal a look of astonishment.

Yet what shocked him most was not this, but the figure attentively caring for the plants not far ahead.

Although from Liao Zhiji’s angle, he could only see a profile, he recognized him at once.

It was none other than his immediate superior, Ke Jinyun, a significant figure in the Palace of Light.

Watching Ke Jinyun meticulously tending the plants, a sense of absurdity filled Liao Zhiji’s heart.

Who didn’t know Ke Jinyun was a ruthless person, even ordering the execution of Duan Muguang and the others this time?

Yet, such a chilling figure was now gently tending to the plants.

This strong contrast naturally made Liao Zhiji feel absurd.

However, this strange expression quickly disappeared, and Liao Zhiji quickly hid it, then stood respectfully, waiting for Ke Jinyun’s questions.

He waited for a full quarter of an hour until Ke Jinyun satisfactorily transplanted a fully blooming flower to its place.

"So? Is it beautiful?"

Liao Zhiji nodded like pounding garlic, repeatedly applauding, "Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! I’ve never seen such a breathtaking sea of flowers before!"

Ke Jinyun chuckled, then turned to Liao Zhiji, "Then tell me, what’s so breathtaking about this flower sea!"

"Uh... this... forgive my lack of eloquence, but I just feel that so many exotic flowers with different habits growing together is simply a miracle."

Ke Jinyun shook his head, "Indeed, common folks are just common folks, always blinded by the lush facade, unable to see the truth behind things!"

Liao Zhiji smiled awkwardly, "Your teachings are right, sir; indeed, I am just a vulgar person!"

Ke Jinyun seemingly lost interest in further conversation with Liao Zhiji, casually tossing aside the flower trowel in his hand, and said calmly, "Is everything taken care of?"

Liao Zhiji’s heart trembled slightly, knowing the main task was at hand, and quickly nodded, "Report, sir, everything has been done according to your instructions, those two people have been executed, and these are the bloodlines extracted from them!"

While speaking, Liao Zhiji raised his hands above his head, revealing in his palm two beads glowing with a blood-red hue.

Truth be told, after all this, Liao Zhiji’s heart was extremely tense.

Because the beads in his hand were not actual bloodlines, but simply a creation by Xue An to deceive others.

Yet at this moment, Ke Jinyun just gave the beads a cold glance, seemingly not concerned about them.

"Did those two say anything before their deaths?"

"Report, sir, only angrily accusing me of unfairness, nothing else was mentioned!"

Seeing that Ke Jinyun did not doubt, Liao Zhiji secretly breathed a sigh of relief, his speaking tone also became more natural.

But right then, Ke Jinyun suddenly waved his hand, making the two beads fly into his hand.

At that moment, Liao Zhiji felt his heart leap to his throat. ℯℯ𝑙.

After all, fake things would always remain fake, and could never become real.

Sure enough.

Upon touching the beam of light, Ke Jinyun let out a soft "huh".

Though the sound was faint, in Liao Zhiji’s ears it was like thunder, making every hair on his body stand up and want to flee backward.

But just then, the flowers and plants at his feet wrapped around his ankles like ropes, leaving him unable to move.

Liao Zhiji’s eyes widened in absolute horror, staring at Ke Jinyun with his mouth open.

Ke Jinyun sneered as he crushed the two beads in his hand.

"From the moment you arrived, I felt something was wrong with you. Sure enough, you’ve been hiding something. Speak! Who sent you here!"

Liao Zhiji was on the verge of tears.

He must have angered the Evil God who controlled fortune in recent days, otherwise, how could he be so unlucky?

In just two days, he had been questioned by two people if someone was directing him!

And every time he was asked, he faced misfortune.

This time likely being no exception!

"No... No! Sir, you’re mistaken!"

Knowing full well that deceiving Ke Jinyun meant certain death, but with the spell that could explode at any moment in his mind, Liao Zhiji decided to take a risk.

Sure enough.

As soon as the words left his mouth, an evil smile appeared on Ke Jinyun’s face.

"Seems like the one behind you is quite capable, even at this point, you refuse to betray him? Do you think I dare not kill you?"

As the words fell, a gleam flashed in Ke Jinyun’s eye, and a flower at his feet split, its leaves shooting towards Liao Zhiji like an arrow.

Liao Zhiji wanted to dodge, but it was then he despairingly realized that his legs were already tightly bound by the plant’s leaves, utterly immobile.

"Ahhhh, save me!" Liao Zhiji cried out loudly.

These were genuine cries for help.

As Liao Zhiji was so terrified that he was snotty and teary, almost wetting his pants.

Perhaps his cries were effective, or perhaps the timing was ripe, for just as the words left his mouth, the corner of Liao Zhiji’s eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of a flash of a sword.