Zhangsun Sheng’s words made taking lives seem as effortless as dining and drinking in his eyes.
Hua Wushuang, who was in the midst of pouring tea, paused slightly; a cold glint briefly appeared in his slightly upturned peach blossom eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
"Father, Dugu Wu is very strong. Even though his legs are now crippled, a re Heavenly Prison cannot contain him. You know what I saw in the cell today? He effortlessly broke the chains forged from Heavenly Iron."
Zhangsun Rou hurriedly interjected on behalf of Dugu Wu.
"So what if he did? He is subdued by just Emperor Yongye, which shows his strength is quite average. Moreover, ever since Master Lu left, the quality of Heavenly Iron on the market has been inconsistent. It’s likely that the Heavenly Iron chains in Da Chu Sky Prison are substandard. Dugu Wu, after all, is at the level of Wuji Wood Seal. Breaking substandard Heavenly Iron chains is hardly surprising. To , Dugu Wu is just diocre."
Zhangsun Sheng, ever more arrogant since advancing to the level of Wuji Golden Seal, would have killed the man long ago if not for his daughter’s unwavering devotion to Dugu Wu.
"President Zhangsun is right, Dugu Wu is no match for you. However, President should take extra precautions. Princess Consort Wu, Feng Bailing, has an extrely formidable master nad dical Buddha. It is said that even the disciples under Tian Jizi cannot handle him, and he has obtained the Fire Holy Seal. I am here to discuss with the President how to deal with this dical Buddha and seize the Earth Holy Seal from him, and then find a way to inherit Tian Jizi’s legacy."
Hua Wushang quickly piqued Zhangsun Sheng’s curiosity with a few words. Having spent many years in seclusion and now broken through to the Wuji Golden Seal, he had been stuck at the Wuji Wood Seal level for nearly twenty years. If he wanted to break through again, it would definitely take a longer ti. Now over fifty, Zhangsun Sheng watched younger talents like Dugu Wu and Xiao Junci reach the Wuji Wood Seal level one by one.
Not to ntion the disciples under Tian Jizi, each possessing unfathomable strength, making Zhangsun Sheng anxious.
"To beco the number one in the world, it is imperative to inherit Tian Jizi’s legacy. With the inheritance, not only can it make up for the earlier losses in the Underworld Market, but it can also unify the Ten Countries and make Zhangsun Sheng the preeminent being under the heavens.
Thus, when Hua Wushang found him and proposed a thod to seize Tian Jizi’s inheritance, Zhangsun Sheng decided without hesitation to collaborate with Hua Wushang.
"But how do we find dical Buddha? This dical Buddha is a na known to all, but unseen, and no one has ever t him."
Zhangsun Sheng pondered for a mont, having heard of this dical Buddha from his daughter after his ergence.
"dical Buddha has significant connections with the Phoenix Chamber of Comrce. Soon the Phoenix Chamber of Comrce will face great trouble. At that ti, the Underworld Market will have to act against the Phoenix Chamber of Comrce too, and I will assist. When the Phoenix Chamber faces its crises, as one of its founders, dical Buddha will undoubtedly act." Hua Wushang discussed his plan with Zhangsun Sheng while Zhangsun Rou, listening by the side, sipped her tea, finding the tea and snacks at Chu City’s teahouse even more exquisite than before and indulged a bit more in the fare.
Great Chu Imperial Palace, in front of the Imperial Study.
Piles of morials lay before Emperor Yongye.
These morials fell into two categories: one about the urgent matters from the borders, where the military situation among the Ten Countries deteriorated again after the Competition Among Ten Countries.
Emperor Yongye had already dispatched Seventh Prince, Dongfang Li, and Prince Mu as the chief commander and deputy commander to the borders, but the conflicts there remained unsettled.
Be it Prince Mu or Dongfang Li, neither matched up to Dugu Wu from the past, as continuous military reports kept coming in.
Then there was the matter of Dugu Wu’s assassination attempt on the Crown Prince.
With the Crown Prince slain, Dugu Wu was caught red-handed, and court officials uniformly submitted petitions calling for Dugu Wu’s execution.
Executing Dugu Wu...
Emperor Yongye furrowed his brows tightly.
A fair and flawless hand reached over, gently massaging Emperor Yongye’s temples.
"Your Majesty, you must take care of your dragon body."
Noble Consort Dugu softly said beside him.
"Dear, I am truly caught in a dilemma."
A troubled expression appeared on Emperor Yongye’s face.
In recent days, he looked much older than usual, and even the white hair on his temples had increased.
Noble Consort Dugu didn’t know whether these white hairs were due to the border conflicts or because of Dugu Wu. Both the entire court and Noble Consort Dugu thought that after the Crown Prince’s assassination, Emperor Yongye would be furiously enraged and that he would execute Dugu Wu.
After all, this was a rare opportunity; Dugu Wu, as the Ninth Prince, had monopolized power in the court for many years. Emperor Yongye had been seeking a chance to deal with him.
This ti, it was a good opportunity to act.
However, Emperor Yongye, contrary to his usual behavior, amidst the piled-up morials requesting the execution of Dugu Wu, dismissed the popular opinion and had thus far withheld making any statent.
"Your Majesty, the assassination of the Crown Prince is a grave matter, and Dugu Wu was caught red-handed. Your Majesty should no longer hesitate."
Noble Consort Dugu spoke softly.
Just as she finished speaking, Emperor Yongye abruptly raised his head, his gaze coldly fixed on Noble Consort Dugu.
"Do you even think that I should kill him?"
Noble Consort Dugu was startled, seeing anger in Emperor Yongye’s eyes.
Since she entered the palace, Emperor Yongye had always been amiable and never lost his temper with her, but today, he was genuinely angry.
"This consort deserves to die."
Noble Consort Dugu hurriedly knelt down, her heart filled with fear. She had always relied on her favored position with Emperor Yongye and had been fearless in the Imperial Palace, almost forgetting that Emperor Yongye was the sovereign, and serving the Emperor was like accompanying a tiger.
"Forget it, you are not to bla for this."
Emperor Yongye waved his hand dismissively.
He stood up and strode to the side.
He looked up at the painting on the wall.
Noble Consort Dugu also looked at the painting, a trace of jealousy flashing in her eyes.
Why would the Emperor still be so concerned about soone who had already died?
Emperor Yongye stared at the painting, his gaze sowhat dreamy, and no one knew what he was thinking at that mont.
Noble Consort Dugu dared not make a sound, until the voice of Li Qing ca from outside.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Princess Consort requests an audience outside."
"I will see no one."
Emperor Yongye said decisively.
Without saying, he knew exactly what Nalan Yan’er was here for.
With such a major incident at the Crown Prince Mansion, Nalan Yan’er frequently ca to the palace to lant. She was not here for Emperor Yongye to execute Dugu Wu, but to seek the execution of Feng Bailing.
With Dongfang Jin dead and Feng Bailing having escaped from prison, her whereabouts were now unknown.
Nalan Yan’er wished to request Emperor Yongye to issue a warrant for the capture of Feng Bailing.
Emperor Yongye also grieved the death of Dongfang Jin, but Feng Bailing’s cri was not punishable by death, as she had also acted with a cause that accidentally hard Dongfang Jin.
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