Body Refinement for Longevity: From Health Cultivation Exercises to Overcoming All Techniques

Zhuge Rushuang holds a high position and is a renowned constable in the region. If she were to directly submit to someone else, her reputation would inevitably be ruined.

Therefore, it was an excellent choice for the Third Prince to take Zhuge Rushuang under the pretext of having her as his personal bodyguard.

On the surface, he was a personal bodyguard, but in reality, he was a plaything that he could manipulate at will.

"Third Prince, I have a case that is of great importance. I need to go to the secret shrine in the palace, but this place is special and I cannot enter alone. I hope that the Third Prince can grant my request. Afterwards, Ru Shuang will not let the Third Prince down."

Zhuge Rushuang regained her usual aloofness, speaking rapidly with a tone devoid of joy or sorrow, and acting decisively.

But the Third Prince saw it differently, finding the contrast extremely striking.

Did Zhuge Rushuang dress like this just to avoid bringing up this matter? She was probably too embarrassed to speak, so she just made up an excuse.

"Miss Zhuge truly understands me. There's no rush with the secret shrine; I'll take you there tomorrow. There's still plenty of time tonight..."

"Third Prince, this concerns my daughter's future. I urge you to set off immediately. If you cannot, I will have to ask someone else for help."

The third prince was immediately displeased.

"Wait a minute."

He hurriedly raised his hand to stop them, then shouted towards the door, "Someone, prepare the carriage!"

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Before long, after rigorous examination, Zhuge Rushuang finally got her wish and entered the inner shrine of the palace.

This place is small, located in a secret chamber deep within the palace. Compared to the main halls of the palace, it is pitifully small, but its weight is undoubtedly much greater than those halls.

The interior of the secret shrine was dimly lit, with only one passage for entry and exit. There was no ventilation, and the light from the burning candles could not penetrate more than a meter. Because the information was confidential, no one guarded the interior.

"We've arrived at the secret shrine. Time is short. Miss Zhuge, please hurry and find out what you need."

Only the Third Prince and Zhuge Rushuang were present. The Third Prince's gaze frequently drifted intentionally or unintentionally to Zhuge Rushuang's tall and alluring figure. His heart was pounding, and he wished he could take this cold and beautiful woman right there and then.

The latter, however, coldly ignored it, and after searching for a while, finally found the target in an extremely secluded place, and then sat down and began to read it carefully.

"This matter was suppressed by the royal family in less than a few days. It seems that the so-called demon that can devour the heavens and spit out the earth really does exist..."

The more Zhuge Rushuang learned, the more horrified she became. It turned out that this was not an isolated incident; a similar event had occurred in the previous dynasty, but it was suppressed by those in power and died before it even began.

"It seems that those who have ruled throughout history have learned something extraordinary..."

Zhuge Rushuang murmured to herself, becoming increasingly curious about this creature that existed only in myths and legends.

Before long, Zhuge Rushuang finally obtained all the information, got up and left the secret shrine in the palace with the Third Prince.

The Third Prince had been waiting impatiently. He had finally won over the aloof beauty he had been longing for. How could he not be excited? But Zhuge Rushuang's next words were like a bucket of cold water poured on him.

"Your Highness has helped me so much this time, and I will never forget it. I know your father is fond of fine wine, and I happen to have a jar of priceless bamboo wine from ninety years ago. Please do not find it too much."

Upon hearing this, the Third Prince froze on the spot, his face flushed red, wanting to ask something but not knowing how to begin.

When the woman came to see him, her behavior was full of hints, but she never agreed to anything he asked for. It was only natural that she would give him a jar of priceless bamboo wine afterward.

But why would he willingly let himself be led by the nose?

To put it bluntly, it was because he was blinded by lust. He was bewitched when he saw the woman he had been dreaming of secretly coming to him wearing erotic clothes. His already simple mind became even more dull.

Little did they know that this was a trap set by Zhuge Rushuang to get something for nothing.

The third prince, having grown up in luxury, was simple-minded and often easily fooled by his older brothers and sisters. He naturally couldn't fathom such depths and only felt that he had been played.

He was so angry that his face turned red, and he gritted his teeth, but he couldn't utter a complete sentence.

"Zhuge Rushuang, do you...do you know what you're doing? You're toying with this prince, a capital offense! You...seize her!"

The Third Prince was furious and ordered his men to capture Zhuge Rushuang, take her home, and force himself on her.

To everyone's surprise, Zhuge Rushuang remained completely calm. She produced the imperial token and said, "What do you want to do? I am investigating a case for the Emperor. Those who are not afraid of losing their heads may take another step forward..."

All the guards knew that the Third Prince held power but no real authority, and besides, the other party was the chief constable of the Six Doors, holding a token bestowed by the Emperor. Who would dare to touch a hair on her head?

Immediately, the guards froze. They were just a bunch of opportunists who were only after a living, and naturally they wouldn't risk their lives for this simple-minded prince.

Zhuge Rushuang ignored them, coldly glancing at the ridiculous guards before turning and leaving without a care.

"I'm so angry! I'm absolutely furious!"

The Third Prince, unable to vent his anger, gritted his teeth, his face dark as he watched Zhuge Rushuang's retreating figure. "Zhuge Rushuang... you mustn't fall into my hands..."

Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, his eyes darted around, and he turned back to walk towards the secret shrine of the palace once more...

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Zhuge Rushuang also found Chen Han not long after.

Chen Han's expression softened, a huge weight lifted from his heart, and he stepped forward.

"How is it?"

Zhuge Rushuang maintained her cold expression, nodding indifferently.

"The name of the caravan that discovered the serpent that day..."

Then, Zhuge Rushuang recounted everything she had learned.

After she finished speaking, she noticed that Chen Han was thinking with his head down, but his gaze was also lingering on her legs, just like that of the Third Prince.

Outraged and embarrassed, she reached out and pinched Chen Han's soft waist hard with a gloomy expression.

The strength of a martial arts master is indeed not to be underestimated; even Chen Han, who is as strong as steel, felt his facial muscles twitch in pain.

He broke free without making a sound, coughed awkwardly twice, and then bowed respectfully.

"Thank you very much, Miss Zhuge."

The latter, however, ignored him and asked instead, "Are you going to find that demonic snake?"

"Exactly."

Chen Han answered without hesitation.

After this incident, he no longer had much of a wariness towards Zhuge Rushuang. She was also intelligent, so it wouldn't hurt to tell her about it.

Chen Han has always been unconventional, and this is the first time he has trusted others so much since he transmigrated.

"When will you go? I will go with you."

Chen Han glanced at Zhuge Rushuang with some surprise, only to find that she still maintained her aloof and indifferent demeanor, which made him feel astonished.

"I was just curious and wanted to take a look."

Zhuge Rushuang spoke frankly and without reservation.

"Miss Zhuge, have you thought this through? This time, your life may be in danger."

"You're overthinking it. I'm a martial arts master, after all. As long as I'm careful, those beasts can't hurt me."

Zhuge Rushuang had never seen a demon beast in person and knew nothing of its terror, only that it was a creature slightly stronger than an ordinary beast.

This time, I said I wanted to go because I was really curious and wanted to see what kind of demon it was that made the rulers of all dynasties pay so much attention to it.