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Chapter 5127: 5.0879 Shocked

"Inmate, prisoner, where do you get so much nonsense from?" Qiao Mu snapped coldly, her gaze lingering on King Duoluo for a moment.

But just that one look sent a shiver through King Duoluo's entire body, his face clouded with gloom.

"You junior, how dare you speak to this old man in such a manner!" King Duoluo raged. "I demand to speak to my grandson alone for a few words."

"You are not qualified to negotiate terms with us," Qiao Mu flatly refused his request, saying coldly, "Say what you have to say quickly, otherwise, you won't get another chance."

A chill inexplicably rose in King Duoluo's heart. He, of course, knew who the person before him was; the prototype of Lillie's plan, the core component of the entire scheme, how could he not recognize her? This little Crown Princess was rumored to be extremely difficult to deal with, said to be indifferent in expression and sharp in her methods, but...

Hearing about it truly couldn't compare to seeing it. King Duoluo felt that this woman today was even colder and more ruthless than the rumored Crown Princess. What did she mean by what she just said? Did she mean that he, Mo Liuji, wouldn't live past these few days? Was that it?

Hah! He, Mo Liuji, had lived for so many years, seen so many storms; how could he be intimidated by a mere youngling, with just a few threats that would make his legs weak? Thinking of this, King Duoluo forcefully suppressed the urge to take a step back, staring fixedly at Qiao Mu, enunciating each word, "You can certainly try."

"If this old man dies, then as this old man's direct grandson..."

Crack! After a sharp whip sound, King Duoluo only realized he had been struck by a thin, long vine whip, even through the water dungeon bars, when he felt the sting on the back of his hand! The feeling was simply inexpressible.

King Duoluo, who had always been high and mighty, could hardly believe that this stoic-faced girl in front of him would actually use a whip on someone at the slightest disagreement.

Qiao Mu's eyes showed a hint of impatience. "If your purpose is merely to threaten us with the little monk's identity, then there's no need."

"You are welcome to publicize the little monk's identity."

Qiao Mu said coldly, "Then you can see whether it's the little monk who suffers misfortune, or if you suffer even greater misfortune."

King Duoluo's eyes showed a hint of ferocity. He slammed the water dungeon bars forcefully, letting the current surge through his bleeding hand, not feeling the slightest pain.

"Aren't you afraid that the Great Emperor will blame you then? Saying that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are raising the grandson of a rebel? And then even hold you two accountable for your crimes?" King Duoluo let out a cold laugh, his voice laced with threat. "Being overly close to the grandson of a rebel, after all, isn't a glorious matter."

"Don't you know?" the little Crown Princess said expressionlessly. "On the way to Dali Temple, the Crown Prince has already submitted a memorial, stating that he wishes to adopt the little monk as his godson."

King Duoluo's face was filled with astonishment, and he was speechless for a moment. How the hell would he know? He was locked in this water dungeon, in darkness and isolated from the world. What could he possibly know about what was happening outside?

"So you don't need to worry or bother. From now on, Kongkong will be the Great Emperor's grandson."

"You!!" King Duoluo had an incredulous expression. His voice even trembled slightly due to anger. "How is that possible? If the Great Emperor knew his true identity, how could he possibly allow the Crown Prince to adopt him as a godson?"

"Haven't you heard? A wildfire can spread!"