If the Blood Demon Sect's leader had originally come here with the intention of bringing revenge, now he was filled with murderous intent, and the murderous aura from his body was almost materialized.

The people in the martial arts world far away felt that the most sensible thing to do at this moment was to turn around and leave immediately, to prevent the fire in the city gate from affecting the innocent. However, they were unwilling to miss out on such a shocking piece of gossip.

"Why deny it?" Fang Shan said coldly, "You and the prince are from the same school. Speaking objectively, isn't the prince's talent far superior to yours?"

The leader of the Blood Demon Sect did not deny Li Wang's qualifications. Even his master had confirmed it. When they were in the sect, he was always one step ahead of him.

Fang Shan asked, "What is Prince Li's character like?"

The leader of the Blood Demon Sect said coldly, "He's arrogant and will do anything to achieve his goals. I'm afraid there's no one in this world more cunning than him."

There is disdain between the lines.

Fang Shan: "Your Majesty is a noble prince, why would he tolerate your unreasonable behavior again and again?"

The leader of the Blood Demon Sect had already pointed his blade at Fang Shan, as if a huge battle would break out in the next moment.

Fang Shan was full of courage, not afraid at all: "Since you know what kind of character the prince has, why don't you think that if an ordinary person had repeatedly provoked him, he would have stabbed him to death with a sword, but he just tolerated you!"

The leader of the Blood Demon Sect: "That's because..."

"Why?" Fang Shan's eyes pierced through people's hearts. "Because you're so powerful? How ridiculous! You, a dignified prince, don't even have the ability to deal with people from the martial arts world?"

Not only the leader of the Blood Demon Sect, but also the people from the martial arts world in the distance were stunned.

This is true. No matter how high your martial arts skills are, if you are surrounded by thousands of cavalry, you will have no choice but to wait for the consequences.

Fang Shan's posture became more and more calm, and a hint of understanding gradually appeared in his eyes.

So that’s how it is!

Prince Li was deeply in love with this person but acted extremely reserved, almost ignoring it himself!

Prince Li is so affectionate!

Wei Sushen and Bai Yeshang, who had heard the news and came out to watch, stopped at the same time and looked at Fang Shan, who was standing there with his hands behind his back, like a sword drawn from its sheath. The resentment in their expressions was fully expressed.

Bai Yeshang was shocked: "He is..."

Wei Sushen said calmly, "It's obvious that he made up such a lie that he even believed it himself."

After convincing himself, Fang Shan felt sorry for Prince Li and angrily said, "How dare you say that you have never discovered the prince's thoughts in all these years?"

"Of course not." The Blood Demon Sect's leader shook his head. This statement indirectly confirmed that Prince Li had feelings for him. He frowned and said, "That's nonsense. Prince Li and I are just..."

"Friendship among fellow disciples?" Fang Shan scoffed. "Regardless of whether this thought is appropriate or not, you, a seven-foot-tall man, have repeatedly exploited the prince's feelings, knowing full well that he would do nothing to you. Yet, you have repeatedly hurt, exploited, and coerced him!"

"I don't!"

Fang Shan: "Then why are you here? The prince couldn't bear to fight you, so he agreed to the three-year agreement in the hope of relieving your resentment. He went there that day with the determination to die, but he retreated not because he was afraid of death! He was afraid that you would be charged with the crime of killing a royal relative!"

The leader of the Blood Demon Sect stood there motionless as if he had been struck by a thunderbolt.

Inside the mansion, Bai Yeshang's pupils shrank slightly: "It turns out that Prince Li is a very emotional person."

Wei Sushen couldn't help but hit him with his internal force. Bai Yeshang frowned: "What do you mean?"

Why did you hit him for no reason?

Wei Sushen said coldly: "Wake up."

Fang Shan's words were well-reasoned and even Bai Yeshang, who initially thought it was absurd, believed him, not to mention the leader of the Blood Demon Sect and the other people in the martial arts world who were watching the show.

He stopped being aggressive and sighed, "As a counselor, I shouldn't say these things. But today I want to tell the Sect Master that the prince's love is innocent. You can refuse it, but don't trample on it."

After saying this, he turned around with a hint of indignation in his tone: "I'm sorry I can't see you off!"

The heavy vermilion door closed, and the leader of the Blood Evil Sect outside the door did not come back to his senses for a long time.

The disciples of the Blood Demon Sect looked at each other in bewilderment. They once thought that their leader was a man who was indifferent to life and death. Now it seemed that he was just being unreasonable and arrogant. Thinking back on what their leader had done, although they had no good feelings towards King Li, they also sympathized with him.

Standing in the open space of the mansion, Fang Shan looked up at the sky with a complicated expression: "Your Highness, I have told him everything that should and should not be said. I hope he can understand your painstaking efforts."

The servants who were nearby wanted to slap themselves. If they knew such a secret, they didn't know what would happen to them.

After a long moment, Fang Shan regained his composure, glanced around, and finally fixed his gaze on the dumbfounded steward. "The prince is in seclusion. No one is allowed to mention this matter. Otherwise, I don't need to tell you what awaits you."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and even thanked Fang Shan for his great kindness. They were going to keep this matter a secret!

Fang Shan waved his hand, and everyone scattered like birds and beasts.

He walked up to the housekeeper and said, "I hope you can inform the people outside and tell them not to talk nonsense."

The butler nodded dumbly.

Prince Li has a crush on the leader of the Blood Demon Sect. This news spreads quickly in the underworld circle, but people only dare to discuss it in private. No one dares to talk about it in the tavern or on the street. After all, Prince Li is of noble status, and talking about the royal family is a crime according to the law.

Fang Shan resumed his unbridled behavior in the mansion, only sighing occasionally, distressed by Prince Li's deep affection.

At night, the moon was dim and the stars were sparse, and crows were screaming on the high walls in the distance.

Fang Shan stood in the yard, showing no sign of falling asleep.

Suddenly, a person appeared behind him. Sensing a familiar aura, Fang Shan turned around and asked, "Why is the host here?"

Wei Sushen said coldly: "Wake you up."

Fang Shan raised his eyebrows. He wasn't asleep, so how could he be awake?

Wei Sushen shook him like a tumbler and said coldly, "The story about Prince Li is nonsense."

A hint of doubt appeared in Fang Shan's eyes. He just stared at him eagerly, then suddenly clapped his hands. His vision gradually became clear again, and he finally realized that everything was just a story made out of nothing.

"It's just a small matter, nothing to worry about," Fang Shan remained calm after his memories returned. "I guess those who know the 'truth' won't dare to speak out."

Wei Sushen uttered a 'huh'.

Fang Shan suddenly said seriously, "What have you found out?"

Wei Sushen: "Although we are aiming to recruit the best talents in each industry, we need to recruit more people from professions like masons and carpenters."

Fang Shan thought about it, but had no idea for the time being.

Wei Sushen: "There is no doubt that these people will be sent somewhere in the end. We will know then."

Fang Shan: "Be careful. There are many masters in the palace. Don't underestimate them."

Wei Sushen nodded and was about to leave when Fang Shan suddenly grabbed his sleeve and asked, "Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Wei Sushen was puzzled.

Fang Shan suggested: "For example, tell me to be careful too."

Although Prince Li is not the emperor, he is moody and being by his side is not much different from being by the emperor's side.

Wei Sushen thought deeply and said, "Be better to this world."

As he said this, he stuffed the "Tao Te Ching" that he had bought long ago into his arms.

“…”

King Li came out of seclusion half a month later and ordered someone to call Fang Shan over.

Compared to the servants in the palace who were worried and anxious, Fang Shan was quite happy.

The male protagonist and the supporting actor each have their merits, but the standard Mary Sue male protagonist is undoubtedly the most domineering and outstanding. Bai Ye Shang's strength before being poisoned is unknown, but testing Li Wang's kung fu is now a great opportunity.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on achieving divine power."

Compared to before, King Li's aura is more restrained and no longer sharp. He is more like a wild beast lurking in the dark, ready to give someone a fatal blow at any time.

Prince Li waved his hand and said, "Although my martial arts skills have improved, they are still far from perfect."

Then he turned his gaze from the peach tree to Fang Shan and said, "Fight a few moves with me."

This was exactly what Fang Shan wanted, so he broke off a branch and said, "Excuse me."

Seeing him act so decisively, Prince Li said with satisfaction, "You have great courage."

It wasn't a life-or-death battle; branches replaced swords. With a twist of his wrist, King Li unleashed a sword energy from the dead tree, shattering the fallen leaves on the ground. Fang Shan's martial arts were less austere and more agile, their movements swiftly becoming a mere afterimage.

In a life-or-death situation, it was difficult for either side to decide who was better. Li Wang withdrew his attack first: "This is the way you fight that I hate the most."

It all depends on the words 'entangle' and 'escape'. It is extremely soft and makes the opponent feel suffocated.

"It's more interesting to fight that guy." Prince Li suddenly asked, "Has the matter of the Blood Demon Sect been resolved?"

Fang Shan nodded.

King Li was interested and asked, "How did you do it?"

Fang Shan's face was solemn: "Appeal to their emotions and explain to them with reason."

Prince Li's expression instantly turned cold: "Put aside your frivolous thoughts in front of me."

"I can't hide it from you," Fang Shan smiled. "I fought him twice, and I was slightly better with hidden weapons. Even though it's a minor skill, he was at a disadvantage against a counselor. Of course, he doesn't have the confidence to fight the prince."

Prince Li frowned: "The leader of the Blood Demon Sect is not someone who gives up easily."

"There were many people from the martial arts world present that day, and he no longer had the face to compete. Your Highness, don't worry, there will be no more trouble in the near future."

King Li still felt that something was wrong. His strength was there, and even if he used hidden weapons, he shouldn't be defeated so easily.

Fang Shan added, "The Blood Demon Sect leader didn't use his true skills. He said that only the prince was qualified to witness that move."

A flash of understanding flashed in Li Wang's eyes. "That makes sense. This martial art has a move that can directly determine life or death. It injures the enemy by a thousand but injures yourself by eight hundred. It's really not worth using it on you."

Fang Shan wasn't displeased. Instead, he said shyly, "Your Highness sees everything clearly." He intentionally changed the subject, "Some people have recently entered the mansion and are making a lot of noise. Why does Your Highness tolerate them making such a commotion?"

Prince Li: "You mean the best in their respective fields?"

Fang Shan nodded.

"Keeping them will be very useful."

What exactly is to be done is not detailed.

late at night.

Prince Li's martial arts skills improved, and he was in a good mood, so he held a banquet in his mansion.

In an inn not far from the palace, the leader of the Blood Demon Sect was ready to turn back, as there was no point in staying in the imperial city.

There was music and singing in the distance. Everyone thought that Li Wangxi was quiet, but only he knew that what that person really loved was the extreme liveliness.

Looking back carefully over these years, King Li had indeed been tolerant of him time and time again, and even when he was being plotted against, he didn't say a word.

After a long moment, the leader of the Blood Demon Sect looked at the bright moon in the sky and sighed, "Why are you doing this?"

Inside the palace, instrumental music played and dancers waved their long sleeves. Fang Shan sat in a position second only to Prince Li, so one could imagine his status.

"Your Majesty, there is something I don't understand."

Prince Li was in a good mood today: "Speak."

"The leader of the Blood Demon Sect has provoked you time and again, why do you still tolerate it?"

Prince Li glanced at him and said, "The more dangerous things are, the more interesting they are. Just as I don't know what you are planning to do in the palace, but I still want to keep you here."

Fang Shan was not worried after being exposed. From the very beginning, he had taken advantage of the other party's characteristics to enter the mansion.

To put it bluntly, King Li is a person who has nothing better to do and is always looking for trouble.