After several fierce attacks, the groups of assassins sent by Xiao Jingyi still failed to harm Xiao Jinghan. At this moment, the imperial envoys had already arrived in Nanyi City. They looked solemn and read the imperial edict of Emperor Wen.

Xiao Jingyi knelt respectfully to receive the imperial edict, but after hearing its contents, his expression instantly darkened, as if a storm were brewing. The imperial envoys observed his expression and secretly groaned. Knowing the marshal's temper well, they dared not delay even a moment. After reading the edict, they hurriedly departed, not daring to linger in Nanyi for long.

The staff members said excitedly, "Marshal! How could Emperor Wen do this? Why would he let a greenhorn take over Nanyi? Is it just because he inherited the throne of King Wu'an? This is Nanyi, the kingdom you fought so hard to win! We all know that you are the most qualified person to be in charge here!"

As Xiao Jingyi listened to what everyone was saying, his expression grew increasingly gloomy. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he spoke, "This is the emperor's order! It cannot be disobeyed! Nanyi is indeed the fiefdom of their King Wu'an, and although I also have the surname Xiao, I am ultimately just an adopted son of the Xiao family. In terms of identity and status, I cannot compare with the real descendants of the Xiao family. This is reality, and no matter how unwilling we are, we cannot change it." His voice was filled with helplessness and bitterness.

An aide said angrily, "Marshal! In my opinion, we should just rebel against Emperor Wen and establish ourselves as kings! Separate Nanyi from Dazhao!"

Another aide was horrified upon hearing this and quickly waved his hands, saying, "Marshal, absolutely not! You see, we in Nanyi are short of supplies, and all our needs depend on the imperial court. If you truly declare yourself king, not only will Emperor Wen immediately send troops to attack us, but even the Yuewu Kingdom, who are watching covetously from the sidelines, will probably seize the opportunity to send troops and annex us in one fell swoop!"

The military advisor, who had been sitting silently to the side, finally spoke up: "Marshal! Judging from the current situation, the only way to resolve this dilemma is to kill Xiao Jinghan on the way! That way, Emperor Wen will no longer have any reason to ask you to hand over the military power of Nanyi!"

Xiao Jingyi looked frustrated and sighed, "Alas! Almost all the assassins we sent out have been killed! I never thought they would have some underworld forces secretly protecting them!"

The military advisor stroked his beard and said thoughtfully, "Don't worry, Marshal! I have someone here who can help us complete this task, but we need the Marshal to personally meet his requirements."

Xiao Jingyi was immediately invigorated when he heard this, and quickly asked: "Oh? Who is it? What exactly is his ability?"

The military advisor smiled faintly and answered confidently, "This man is the Poison King Ding Kun! He was unfortunately injured before, but later fled to Youli, where he became a disciple of a master. Now, his poison skills have reached a new level! If he takes action, he will definitely be able to successfully eliminate Xiao Jinghan!"

Xiao Jingyi's eyes flashed coldly: "Bring Ding Kun here, I will listen to what he wants!"

The military advisor walked briskly out of the tent and soon returned with a thin man. His head was tightly wrapped in a black cloth, leaving only his eyes exposed, making people curious about his true appearance.

After seeing this scene, Xiao Jingyi frowned slightly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone: "Your Excellency the Poison King, why don't you dare to show your true face?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Kun slowly reached out his withered hands, as bony as dead wood, and removed the black cloth covering his head. As the cloth slipped away, a horrifying face appeared before everyone. His face was covered in hideous scars, blood and flesh stained, his features unrecognizable. Only his eyes remained intact.

Everyone gasped, secretly marveling at the horrific damage this face had endured. Ding Kun, however, seemed accustomed to the strange looks of others. He stood there expressionless, his eyes cold and empty.

Even though these people were veterans of battle and accustomed to the trials of life and death, they were still frightened by the decayed face. A strong stench filled the tent, making people nauseous.

Xiao Jingyi took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner shock. After calming himself down, he asked, "Poison King! How did your face become like this? Also, why can't your wound heal?"

Ding Kun's voice was hoarse and harsh, as if it had been polished with sandpaper: "It was the Dark Moon Enchantress who poisoned me! Marshal! Her poison technique is so powerful that I am unable to resist it. As long as you can lend me Nan Yi's witchcraft books to study, I will definitely find a way to detoxify her, and I can also help you get rid of Xiao Jinghan, the biggest worry in your heart!" His tone revealed a hint of eagerness and desire.

Xiao Jingyi asked suspiciously, "Mr. Ding, you are the famous Poison King of Dazhao! How could you be poisoned by that Dark Moon Fairy and become like this?"

Ding Kun gritted his teeth, a look of pain on his face. He closed his eyes and said in a trembling voice: "That witch is too cunning and insidious! If I meet her again, I will definitely use all the poisons I know on her and let her taste this life worse than death!" As he spoke, Ding Kun's eyes flashed with anger and determination.

Xiao Jingyi's face was as gloomy as water as he ordered the guards behind him: "Lead Mr. Ding to the library immediately! No mistakes!"

Ding Kun quickly wrapped his face with a black cloth, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes. He bowed respectfully to Xiao Jingyi and said firmly, "Marshal, rest assured. I will go and assassinate Xiao Jinghan right away and will definitely bring you good news!" After saying this, he turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.

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