Coiling Dragon Book 6 (Chp 8 onwards)

Book 6, The Road to Revenge - Chapter 25, Producing the Powder

Cloud fungus. The true reason why Linley was seeking cloud fungus was to use it to produce Bloodrupture poison powder. And the reason why he wanted to produce Bloodrupture poison was because he was going to use it on Clayde.

But in the end, it was Clayde who provided the cloud fungus to him.

"Can it be that hidden deep within the world, there really is such a thing as the cycle of karma?" Linley suddenly thought of the teachings of the Radiant Church, one part of which discussed fate. In the past, Linley had never believed in any religion, but this affair really had developed in a very bizarre way.

Given that the cloud fungus had just been delivered into his hands, how could he not take it?

"Thank you, your Majesty." Linley smiled, bowing in thanks while accepting the cloud fungus.

But in his heart, Linley was laughing coldly. "Since you've given it to me, this means that the heavens themselves desire your death. You can't blame me."

Linley had virtually no memories of his mother, but that didn't stop Linley from deeply desiring to have had a mother's love. Due to never having known his mother, Linley had always been a bit lonely. Whenever he saw someone else's mother and felt a bit unhappy, he would think silent, lonely thoughts of his mother.

Upon capturing Clayde, he definitely would be able to discover his mother's whereabouts!

"Linley, I've invited the Right Premier for lunch today. Stay here and have lunch with us, why won't you." Clayde beamed at Linley.

"Yes, your Majesty." Linley's attitude was very humble.

The Queen nodded gracefully to Linley, then said to Clayde in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, you and Master Linley can remain here. I'll go back now." Clayde nodded calmly as well. In the Kingdom of Fenlai, the King's authority vastly outstripped that of the Queen's.

November. The temperature was getting cold.

But Linley and Clayde were both dressed lightly, not afraid of the cold in the slightest. Linley was now a warrior of the seventh rank, while Clayde was an even mightier warrior of the ninth rank.

"Your Majesty, why did you invite Merritt to dine with you?" Linley was chatting naturally and casually with Clayde.

Hearing Linley's words, a very satisfied smile appeared on Clayde's face. He glanced at the nearby palace maids, who very obediently left. Only then did Clayde say in a low voice, "Linley, are you aware that Merritt has recently married his thirteenth wife?"

"Thirteenth?" Linley was stunned.

He didn't know that this apparently serious, solemn judge, the Lord Right Minister, was so fickle in love.

"His new wife is an extremely flavorful woman." Clayde revealed a smile towards Linley, a type of smile all men understood.

Seeing that expression on Clayde's face, Linley couldn't help but be startled.

"Haha..." Clayde patted Linley on the shoulders. "Linley. Next year, you will be eighteen. Don't tell me you've never tasted a woman before."

Linley couldn't help but feel awkward.

Clayde sighed, "Merritt, that kid, was actually able to acquire such an intoxicating little vixen. It really does make one jealous. But since I've taken a fancy to her, that intoxicating little vixen is mine. Merritt won't even dare to touch her from now on."

Clayde openly spoke of such affairs to Linley.

"Your Majesty? Is that...is that appropriate?" Linley was a bit surprised.