Just as Chu Qinghe was circulating his spiritual energy and combining it with the power of heaven and earth to observe Xia Yingqi and the others, Xia Yingqi had successfully digested the national fortune that had just entered his body.

In everyone's perception, Xia Yingqi's cultivation had actually broken through to the late stage of the Divine Seat Realm.

After opening his eyes and feeling the changes within his body, Xia Yingqi's face revealed a satisfied smile.

After that, Xia Yingqi turned his gaze to Chu Qinghe and the others.

After a moment's hesitation, Xia Yingqi cupped his hands and said, "Xia Yingqi of the Great Xia Dynasty, may I ask your identity, senior?"

Looking at Xia Yingqi, Chu Qinghe said calmly, "Chu Qinghe."

Upon hearing the name Chu Qinghe, Xia Yingqi quickly searched his mind but found no information related to this name.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yingqi said, "So it's Senior Chu."

After exchanging pleasantries, Xia Yingqi continued, "I must thank you for today's matter, senior."

In response, Chu Qinghe waved his hand and said, "It's alright. Judging from the Luo Yan San you put in their bodies, even without today's events, they would be under your control in three months, and the outcome would be the same."

Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's words, a glint flashed in Xia Yingqi's eyes.

"oh?"

But the next second, Xia Yingqi smiled and said, "That's right. Senior was able to poison Xia Zhenghong and the others silently. Your skill in using poison must be quite profound. It's not surprising that you could tell that these people were poisoned by Luo Yan San."

Immediately afterward, before Chu Qinghe could reply, Xia Yingqi said again, "However, even so, if it weren't for Senior taking action today, I'm afraid it would have taken me quite some time to deal with the two of them. In any case, I owe Senior a favor."

After a slight pause, Xia Yingqi said, "And I dare to ask if I can owe you another favor, senior."

Hearing Xia Yingqi's words, Chu Qinghe said with interest, "To say such things on the first meeting, don't you people of the Great Xia Dynasty know what shyness is?"

Xia Yingqi shook his head and said, "This concerns the future. Although it is a bit unreasonable, we can only ask you to do this, senior."

In response to Xia Yingqi's words, Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "Since you know it's unfair to me, you'd better not owe me this favor."

After speaking, Xia Yingqi looked at Chu Qinghe, who had a calm expression, and asked, "Senior, don't you want to know what this junior wants you to do?"

Chu Qinghe said calmly, "We are not related and this is the first time we have met. What else could it be that would make you think of owing me a favor? It's nothing more than wanting to find someone to be the scapegoat for your fratricide and usurpation of the throne."

Since ancient times, emperors have been most wary of having an illegitimate title or improper conduct.

Now that Xia Zhenghong and Xia Qizhen are dead, from Xia Yingqi's perspective, ascending to the throne of the Great Xia Dynasty is a foregone conclusion.

The next thing needed is to decide under what name one will ascend to the throne.

Did he murder his brother to seize the throne, or did he personally kill the enemy who killed his brother before ascending to the throne?

The former is neither legitimate nor proper.

The latter, however, is based on loyalty and righteousness, and is perfectly logical.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yingqi smiled and said, "Senior is indeed very insightful. I admire you."

As he spoke, Xia Yingqi walked a few steps to Xia Qizhen's side and gently kicked Xia Qizhen's corpse a few times.

While gently kicking Xia Qizhen's corpse like a football, Xia Yingqi said, "The Great Xia Dynasty is already in trouble with both internal and external forces. Although His Highness the Crown Prince and my third brother are dead, there are many factions in the court. If we don't find someone to take the blame, even if I ascend the throne, it will be difficult to secure my position for a short time."

"I have no choice but to ask you to die, so that you may become my stepping stone to the throne."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Yingqi gently raised his hand and waved it.

The next second, two masked men in black, who appeared alongside Xia Yingqi, unleashed their true energy and rushed towards Chu Qinghe and the others from the left and right.

Just as the two were about to set off, Xia Yingqi spoke up, "Our ancestor has always loved beautiful women. The ladies beside this senior are all stunning beauties. They are perfect for our ancestor to enjoy. Don't hurt them."

As soon as Xia Yingqi finished speaking, a black-clad man who had been rushing towards Yaoyue and the others paused for a moment before turning around and charging towards Chu Qinghe.

Along the way, the powerful forces of heaven and earth, as well as spiritual energy, surged forth from the two of them at this moment.

Before they even arrived, a terrifying aura emanated from the two of them and pressed down on Chu Qinghe.

Faced with this scene, Chu Qinghe remained calm and composed.

However, just when the two were still about three zhang away from Chu Qinghe, a smile suddenly appeared on Chu Qinghe's lips.

The next second, the sword energy within Chu Qinghe's body quietly began to circulate.

As the sword essence circulated, the power of heaven and earth and spiritual energy within Chu Qinghe's body quietly spread along with the sword essence.

Immediately afterwards, an imposing and terrifying aura pressed down on the two masked men in black from above.

"boom!"

The terrifying aura burst forth, causing a thunderous sound to resound in the air.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful aura pressed down on the two masked men in black.

Under this terrifying aura and oppressive force, the two men in black who had rushed towards Chu Qinghe like lightning a moment ago suddenly felt as if the sky had collapsed and pressed down on them.

Sensing something was wrong, the two immediately mobilized all their true essence, the power of heaven and earth, and their spiritual energy.

Even so, the moment this pressure hit them, the terrifying, mountain-like pressure instantly crushed all the true essence, power of heaven and earth, and spiritual energy that they had mobilized within their bodies, slamming them hard into their bodies.

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