Chapter 1457: Overthrowing After Crossing the River

The three women, Yan Xuehen included, were completely bewildered. They had just heard the fat man speak, and he clearly held a deep grudge against Yi Yin, so how could he possibly *be* Yi Yin? Yet, a second later, they found it perfectly natural, as if they had known all along that this person was indeed Yi Yin.

Mo Xi was also taken aback. Her initially impatient gaze towards Jie instantly turned incredibly complex, only to be completely replaced by rage. "Yi Yin? Good, good. After all these years, you finally dare to face me."

At first, Zu An's heart sank at her expression. Why did it feel like there was some secret history between them? If they turned out to be old lovers, his scheme would have been too clever by half, and he would have wasted a precious "Nickname Card." After all, that item was single-use, gone once consumed. But seeing the rage in her eyes, he finally felt relieved.

Jie, standing opposite, was taken aback. "What did you call me?"

Observing his reaction, Zu An secretly mused that the Nickname Card only altered how others perceived the target, not the target's self-perception or Zu An's own perception of them. That made sense, he thought. If everyone's perception were to change, wouldn't the user of the item also be deceived when casting it on a target? Naming it something normal would be fine, but if it were named after an unparalleled beauty, the user might not be able to resist the temptation and would fall in love with the target… A shiver of disgust ran through Zu An as he imagined that scenario.

Just then, Mo Xi raised an eyebrow. "Oh? So you truly are a heartless man. Even after all this time, you've forgotten me."

Yu Yanluo and the other two women were immediately dumbfounded, looking at Zu An. "Are they... a couple?"

Zu An made a shushing gesture, pulling them aside to quietly observe the unfolding drama.

"Heartless man?" Jie paused, then understood, flying into a furious rage. "Fine, fine! No wonder King Tang of Shang was always one step ahead back then, sweeping through everything effortlessly. So, you've been colluding with Yi Yin all along!"

Zu An silently sympathized with Jie. It seemed Mo Xi had truly cuckolded him back then.

Mo Xi frowned, clearly confused by his reaction. "You describe our relationship like that? No wonder you discarded me after you were done with me back then."

"Our relationship?" Jie laughed, a furious, disbelieving sound. "You have the nerve to mention our relationship?"

Zu An's expression was peculiar. He thought it was astounding how these two could talk past each other yet still manage to connect.

Seeing his reaction, Mo Xi suddenly sighed. "I understand now. No wonder you were so ungrateful back then. You must have known I was using you."

"Using me?" Jie frowned. "What did you use me for?"

Mo Xi replied, "When King Jie invaded You Shi Kingdom back then, though my people fought back bravely, the disparity in strength was vast, and You Shi Kingdom suffered continuous defeats. To save my country, as its princess, I had no choice but to sacrifice myself, exchanging my own happiness for the survival of my nation."

"Although King Jie treated me quite well, I knew he only lusted after my beauty and didn't truly like me as a person."

Upon hearing this, Zu An couldn't help but glance at Jie. His face was indeed twitching uncontrollably; he was clearly seething with rage. However, he seemed to want to hear the rest of the story, so he forcibly suppressed his outburst.

"In those years, I endured humiliation and merely survived, but I never forgot vengeance. Yet, by myself, my power was limited. That was until I met you by the Luo River."

"Back then, my seductive arts were quite refined; charming a mere youth like you was effortless. Later, due to the disparity in our statuses, you were forced to flee in anger. And through you, I also made contact with King Tang."

King Tang was the founding monarch of the Shang Dynasty, who overthrew the Xia Dynasty. Zu An, having been in the Yin Ruins secret realm, naturally knew all this, but he hadn't expected Mo Xi to be involved.

"Throughout those years, we exchanged messages," Mo Xi continued, "and finally, we successfully overthrew King Jie's dynasty, hahaha!" A hint of hatred flickered in her eyes. Clearly, the destruction of her country and family, and being forced into a political marriage, still deeply bothered her.

"Bitch, you truly are a bitch!" Jie could no longer restrain himself, veins bulging on his forehead.

Mo Xi glanced at him. "I didn't understand back then why you would cast me aside. After helping King Tang destroy the Xia Dynasty and establish the Shang, why didn't you restore my honor? Instead, you exiled both me and King Jie to Nanchao. Now I understand. You must have known all along that I was using you, didn't you?"

Jie spat with hatred. "You wretched woman! You could have been a good empress, but you chose to betray us from within, and in the end, you were played yourself! How utterly laughable!"

Mo Xi's expression darkened. "Indeed, I used you back then, but did I cause you any loss? Ultimately, it was mutually beneficial. I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, and now you're cursing me!"

"This king will not only curse you but will also execute you, you wretch!" Jie could no longer hold back and charged forward, carrying an overwhelming aura.

"'This king'?" Mo Xi was startled, but there was no time to think. "I was just about to settle accounts with you too!" With a wave of her hand, countless silk threads from the surroundings surged towards him.

Jie scoffed, reaching out and grabbing. The countless silk threads instantly dissolved into fragments, resembling shattered butterflies. Mo Xi knew this wouldn't stop him, so a long spear suddenly appeared in her hand. Instantly, the long spear moved like a silver dragon emerging from the sea, aiming at all of Jie's vital points.

Yan Xuehen and the other two women gasped in amazement. The spear technique was grand and expansive, with every move incredibly fierce. It was hard to imagine such a beautiful woman could wield it. What was crucial was that the spear technique wasn't merely reckless; its subtlety bordered on enlightenment, and even they felt they gained much from observing it.

Zu An recalled that when he had acquired Mo Xi previously, she already possessed the You Shi spear technique. He had even made her demonstrate it then, but because the technique's level was low, it hadn't left much of an impression. Now, watching the authentic Mo Xi display the complete form of her ancestral spear technique, it was truly dazzling and captivating. Zu An thought about his own crude usage of the Fiery-tipped Spear compared to hers; the difference was like heaven and earth.

In the blink of an eye, Jie and Mo Xi had exchanged countless blows. Suddenly, Jie roared. Without dodging, his entire body inflated like a balloon. He was already corpulent, and now he looked even rounder, letting Mo Xi's spear strike him. The countless spear shadows instantly vanished, leaving only a single vibrating spear lodged in his neck.

Mo Xi frowned, realizing her spear couldn't advance another half-inch. She let out a soft grunt, twisting her wrist. The spear in her hand spun rapidly, driving forward with a spiral force. At that moment, Jie sneered and took a step forward. The spear instantly bent into a bow, then, a second later, broke into several pieces with crisp cracking sounds. Jie seized the opportunity to lunge forward for an embrace, a move that, given his physique, could easily strangle Mo Xi to death.

Mo Xi flipped over, her waist as supple as a willow in the wind, narrowly avoiding him. Just then, a voice called from nearby, "Catch the spear!"

Mo Xi instinctively grasped it, finding it was a long spear with a flaming tip, its quality far superior to her previous one. It turned out Zu An had seen that her strength was somewhat inferior to Jie's, and that helping Mo Xi was the best strategy, both personally and publicly.

Mo Xi made a few swift thrusts with the spear, its power greatly increased, effectively forcing the pursuing Jie back. She gave Zu An a deep look, inexplicably feeling a sense of familiarity and closeness. She frowned slightly, realizing it must be the innate feelings of the body she inhabited.

At that moment, Jie suddenly turned to Zu An. "Brat, who exactly are you people, and why are you helping her?"

Zu An smiled slightly. "I am her master. Should I help you, you big lump of flesh, instead of her?"

Both Jie and Mo Xi flew into a rage upon hearing this.

Rage from Jie: 444444444...Rage from Mo Xi: 444444444...