The next day, Lin Bufan received an apology letter from the Crimson King's Mansion.

In his letter, Xiao Yu expressed his deep regret for what happened the previous night and acknowledged that he had realized his mistake.

Lin Bufan is the number one sword immortal, that's a fait accompli, and he shouldn't be so angry about it as to go to the White King's Mansion to kill Lin Bufan.

They shouldn't lose their minds and seek revenge for Jinxuan and Luo Qingyang.

He has now calmed down and regained his composure.

He hoped Lin Bufan would give him a chance, and he was hosting a banquet at the Red King's Mansion tonight, earnestly requesting Lin Bufan to grace him with his presence.

He wanted to express his apology and turn his enmity into friendship with Lin Bufan, or at least ease the tension between them.

"Brother Lin, is the Red King hosting a banquet for you, hoping to turn hostility into friendship?"

As Lin Bufan unfolded the letter, Sikong Qianluo joined in the fun.

She didn't think Xiao Yu would be so kind.

Invite Brother Lin to dinner?

They definitely have ill intentions.

"Brother Lin, he definitely has ulterior motives, you shouldn't go," Sikong Qianluo advised.

Lin Bufan calmly closed the letter and said unhurriedly, "It's only fair to return the favor. I invited them to Qianjintai, and Jinxuan arrived, and Luo Qingyang was also there. Now that they're returning the invitation, how can I not go?"

"But what if there's danger..."

"Don't worry, no one can kill me."

"No, the Red King is wicked. I'll go with you."

“It would be better if you went. If they really have an ambush, it would be best if you and Xiao Chong provided support outside the Red King’s Mansion.”

“Well, that works too. I’ll have Uncle Xie Xuan go in with you.”

"Very well, the Confucian Sword Immortal is exceptionally strong. With him by your side, you don't need to worry."

Lin Bufan and Sikong Qianluo were discussing the Feast at Hongmen when Xiao Chong came over to join them, also holding a letter in his hand.

Without a doubt, the Red King also hosted a banquet for him.

Since it's an apology, of course we should invite everyone. We didn't kill anyone around Lin Bufan, but we killed the most people from the White Prince's Mansion.

Xiao Chong was furious. The Red King should apologize to Xiao Chong.

However, Xiao Chong did not need his apology.

"I'm not going to Xiao Yu's banquet." Xiao Chong tore the letter to shreds.

He hadn't lost his mind; he was just extremely angry.

In the battle of "purging the court of corrupt officials" waged by the Red King, the White King's Palace lost more than a third of its men. How could he not be furious?

“White King,” Lin Bufan suggested, “You don’t have to go in, but you must. If the Crimson King is hostile to me, things will definitely get chaotic inside if we start fighting. You can take the opportunity to storm in and kill as many people as you can from the Crimson King’s mansion. It’s a matter of reciprocity.”

“Hmm…” Xiao Chong pondered, “You will be the vanguard, and I will provide support from behind? That’s fine, I’ll let General Ye know.”

The people in the White Prince's Mansion were exchanging information, unaware that the powerful and influential figures in Tianqi City were also exchanging information.

The news of Dong Zhu's death spread like wildfire. Everyone believed that Lin Jianxian resented the Grand Tutor and the Red King, and that he murdered the Grand Tutor in the middle of the night, acting arrogantly and domineeringly.

After killing the man, he even taunted him, "If you have the guts, come to the White Prince's Mansion and seek revenge."

"That's outrageous."

While the other powerful figures were still observing, the Four Supervisors couldn't sit still any longer. As if they were the parties involved or the victims, they immediately ran to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Qi Tianchen was puzzled: "The Four Great Supervisors are going after Lin Bufan?"

Grand Eunuch Jinxian said, "If he dares to kill Grand Eunuch Jinxuan and Grand Tutor Dong today, he will dare to kill us tomorrow. Just in case, we should strike first."

Another eunuch chimed in, "The Crimson King has invited us to his residence tonight; he has hosted a banquet for Lin Bufan."

Qi Tianchen understood. "You plan to cooperate and ambush Lin Bufan to kill him in the Crimson King's Mansion?"

Grand Eunuch Jinxian asked, "Is the Imperial Preceptor willing to participate in the assassination plan?"

"No, I'll wait for the Emperor to wake up."

Qi Tianchen refused, but did not oppose the plans of the Four Supervisors and the Crimson King. He only advised, "You may kill Lin Bufan, but do not kill the White King. Killing a prince is a serious crime."

Jin Xian said, "Don't worry, Grand Preceptor, we know what we're doing."

As he spoke, he stood up, shook his robes, and released an aura of unparalleled freedom and ease, yet no less than that of a half-step into the realm of divine travel.

"Although my family is the Great Free and Unfettered of the Heavenly Realm, I am invincible below the Half-Step Divine Travel realm, and I can exchange one for one with someone below the Half-Step Divine Travel realm."

Such audacity moved even Qi Tianchen, who looked up at him slightly and said, "The Grand Eunuch's strength is second only to the deceased Grand Eunuch Jinxuan. I also think that Lin Jianxian's killing of Grand Tutor Dong was too arrogant, so I will lend you a hand. Here is a secret technique that can help you disturb Lin Jianxian's three souls and seven spirits and destroy his spiritual power."

"That's excellent, thank you, Imperial Preceptor." The chief eunuchs expressed their gratitude to Qi Tianchen.

General Ye's Mansion.

Ye Xiaoying welcomed a guest—Xiao Chong.

Xiao Chong asked him to help intervene in the banquet held at the Red King's Mansion.

Ye Xiaoying initially wanted to refuse, because he didn't want to get involved in the conflict between the White and Red Kings; he only wanted to help the Yong'an King.

But where is the Prince of Yong'an?

The person has disappeared without a trace, and there's been no news of them.

When they were at Qianjintai, Lin Jianxian said he had seen him before; he ran an inn in a remote mountain village.

Alright, since Lin Jianxian is the only clue to follow, let's help him out.

Ye Xiaoying quickly changed his mind and agreed to send the Ye family army to provide support at night.

Amidst the undercurrents, the day quickly passed, and night fell.

Lin Bufan and Xiao Chong made their own arrangements and proceeded according to plan.

Lin Bufan and Xie Xuan traveled together, first heading to the Crimson King's Mansion.

Speaking of Xie Xuan, he hasn't been staying at the White Prince's Mansion these past two days. Instead, he continues to read countless books and travel extensively.

He wandered around Tianqi City, searching for his confidants and old friends, drinking tea and wine, playing music and chess.

He was oblivious to the affairs of the court. If Sikong Qianluo hadn't come to him, he wouldn't have known that the Crimson King had led his men to storm the White King's residence.

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