"Think about it, the Prince of Qi's heir is a genuine eighth-rank cultivator, and he also has Han Fengqiu, a ninth-rank peak cultivator, supporting him. How could he possibly lose to Zu An?"
"So this is what they call 'too much of a good thing,' which ironically exposed a flaw."
The people around him nodded in agreement, all agreeing that his analysis made a lot of sense. Previously, everyone thought that the Prince of Qi would lose because a mysterious water-based expert had appeared, but despite the intelligence networks of various families searching like a plow, they still couldn't find out who that mysterious expert was.
If it was just a play staged by the Prince of Qi and Zu'an, then everything makes sense.
This made everyone look at Zaun with hostility.
Zu An scoffed: "What, even the Emperor couldn't see it? Are you more capable than the Emperor?"
Gu Heng's breath hitched: "Of course I dare not compare myself to His Majesty. Perhaps His Majesty has other plans in not exposing you, deliberately playing the long game to catch a big fish."
"I just didn't expect you to reveal a weakness beforehand in this secret realm!"
Zhao Xi, with the most explosive temper, shouted: "You surnamed Zu, you've slaughtered so many of us, it's time to pay with your life!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the others around him drew their weapons and surrounded him.
Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun stood helplessly beside Zu An, both looking to Bi Linglong for advice.
Zu An also looked at her: "Crown Princess, what do you say?"
Bi Linglong sighed, "You should leave!"
"What?" Zuan looked incredulous.
Bi Linglong said calmly, "Considering the merits you have made these past few days, I will not make things difficult for you. You may leave on your own, and your life and death will be up to fate."
"Crown Princess!" the scions of various noble families cried out in unison, "How can we let this murderer get away like this!"
"My mind is made up, there's no need to say more." Bi Linglong turned away with a frosty expression, leaving behind only a lonely figure.
"I've poured so much effort into the Crown Prince and you, and yet you trust others but not me?" Zu'an shouted angrily.
Bi Linglong paused for a moment, but did not stop.
Gu Xing jumped out and blocked his way: "You surnamed Zu, what are you shouting for? Get out of here now! Otherwise, if the Crown Princess changes her mind, you won't be able to leave even if you want to."
Zuan ignored his barking and said in a deep voice, "Bi Linglong, you will regret this soon. From now on, we are no longer friends!"
"How dare you address the Crown Princess by her given name!" Gu Xing was furious when he saw that Gu Xing was ignoring him, and immediately seized the opportunity to vent his anger.
Anger from Gu Xing +444!
Seeing this, others also gathered around, and in an instant, the atmosphere in the room became tense again.
"I told him to leave," came Bi Linglong's icy voice.
The others had no choice but to make way for him, and Zu'an, his face ashen, stormed off.
"Brother Zu!" Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun came over, looking at him with concern.
Zuan shook his head, didn't speak to them, and walked dejectedly into the depths of the mountains.
"Hmph, letting him go like this is too good for him," Meng Pan said through gritted teeth.
Zhao Xi chuckled and said, "If you're so indignant, why don't you secretly chase after him and kill him? We promise not to report it to the Crown Princess."
Meng Pan snorted, "Only a fool would believe you." He then turned and went back to his tent.
The other scions of various noble families returned to their own territories, each with a different expression, lost in thought.
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