Black Wolf returned after making inquiries all the way, his heart filled with anxiety.
He finally learned the final destination of the team that had been training in the secluded forest—the royal palace!
This news shocked him, and he knew in his heart that something was wrong.
There was no other way; he knew the King of Liang's temper all too well, and if he didn't tell the King the truth, the consequences would be unimaginable.
So he braced himself and went before King Liang, and told him everything he had found out.
Upon hearing this, King Liang flew into a rage. "Nonsense! They're all useless!" he roared, sweeping everything off the table.
Those precious items shattered instantly and scattered all over the ground, as if symbolizing the King of Liang's anger at that moment.
Black Wolf and the middle-aged man lowered their heads, not daring to speak, silently enduring the wrath of King Liang.
He knew he had failed in his mission, but what was done was done, and he could only await the King of Liang's judgment.
"Where is Meng Zhelan now?" King Liang asked coldly.
Unexpectedly, the treasure ended up in his father's hands, which was undoubtedly a huge blow and an unexpected surprise for him.
With that person's help, he had planned so meticulously, but he never expected such a change in events.
"Your Highness, Meng Zhelan has returned to Tingfeng Courtyard," the middle-aged man said in a low voice. He knew this woman was no easy person to deal with.
Upon hearing this, the King of Liang's face darkened further.
The news that Li Xi has been appointed as a fourth-rank general has spread throughout the palace.
Although his rank was not high, he could freely enter and leave the palace and only obeyed the emperor's orders.
It seems that the Emperor sent Li Xi to search for the treasure.
The question is, how did they find out about this?
Does this mean that the emperor has always harbored doubts about his sons and distrusted their abilities?
What angered King Liang even more was that his father, the emperor, had not chosen him to be in charge of such an important task as escorting the treasure, but instead had found an outsider to do it.
Isn't this a blatant act of guarding against these princes?
Thinking of this, King Liang forcibly suppressed the raging anger in his heart and said in a deep voice, "You immediately convey this matter to that person and ask him how we should deal with it next!"
At this moment, King Liang knew he must not act rashly and must remain calm.
He understood that if he was not careful, he could fall into a situation of no return.
Therefore, he could only suppress his resentment and unwillingness for the time being and wait for further instructions.
"Yes, sir." Black Wolf replied respectfully, then turned and left, his figure disappearing from King Liang's sight as swiftly as a gust of wind.
Night fell, and all was quiet.
In a corner of Kyoto, a private residence is brightly lit.
A man has just finished showering and changing.
He wore an elegant long robe, the sleeves of which fluttered in the wind, exuding an extraordinary and refined air.
His long, jet-black hair was casually tied back, with a few strands falling on either side of his face, making him look even more dashing.
Although the years have left some marks on his face, they still cannot hide his exceptionally handsome features.
The moonlight, like water, shone through the half-open window onto him, as if draping him in a silver veil, making him appear even more mysterious and noble.
The man sat quietly at the table, holding an ancient book in his hands, his brows furrowed, seemingly lost in deep thought.
He would sometimes turn the pages of a book, and sometimes look up at the window, as if waiting for something.
Just then, a series of urgent knocks broke the silence of the night.
The man put down the ancient book in his hand, gently blew out the lamp on the table, and then slowly walked to the door.
He gently opened the door and saw a man in black standing respectfully outside.
"Master, there's news," the man in black said in a low voice.
The man nodded slightly, gesturing for the man in black to enter the house.
After closing the door, the man in black quickly walked to the man's side and began to report in a low voice.
"My lord, the emperor has had the treasure taken away by his men, and the Prince of Liang has asked me what you should do."
Upon hearing this, the man frowned, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
He turned slightly, walked to the window, and looked at the bright moon, but his heart felt as heavy as if it were shrouded in dark clouds.
"Tell the Prince of Liang to hold back for now," the man said slowly, his voice low and firm. "This treasure is no small matter, and the Emperor will surely be on guard. We cannot act rashly, lest we alert him."
The man in black nodded in agreement, then continued, "Master, should we secretly investigate the whereabouts of this treasure?"
The man pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "No need. Now that the emperor has succeeded, he will naturally strengthen his defenses. If we act rashly, we will only expose ourselves. This matter needs to be considered carefully."
Upon hearing this, the man in black said no more. He knew his master's wisdom and strategy well, and naturally dared not question him easily.
Just then, the man suddenly turned around, looked at the man in black, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes: "Who did he send to Yuncheng?"
Upon hearing this, the man in black felt a chill run down his spine. "It is said to be Doctor Meng's sworn brother—Li Xi."
"It's him?" The man frowned slightly.
A descendant of the Li family of the Xuanming Sect? How did he know the whereabouts of the treasure? Logically speaking, the jade pendant should have already fallen into the hands of their sect members.
Moreover, the Destiny Stone is still in his possession. Without the Destiny Stone and the jade pendant, the whereabouts of the treasure cannot be found.
The man was filled with doubts, but he remained outwardly calm.
"Continue to have people keep an eye on Li Xi. Report to me immediately if there is any disturbance," the man ordered in a deep voice.
The man in black respectfully agreed and then quietly withdrew.
Logically speaking, Li Xi should have already lost her memory.
During our first few meetings, he didn't remember me at all.
Back when he massacred the Xuanming Sect, he personally killed that little boy's grandfather in front of him.
She then personally fed him the Heartbreak Powder, completely severing his past.
The original plan was to take him back to the cult and train him to be a ruthless killer.
Unexpectedly, while he was retrieving the Destiny Stone, he was rescued by someone!
I ran into Li Xi by chance in the valley last time. I thought he would recognize me, but I didn't expect him not to recognize me.
Back then, seeing his extraordinary physique, they recognized him as a martial arts prodigy, a once-in-a-century talent, which is why they spared the child's life.
After testing him, it was found that the child's internal strength was indeed astonishing. If he could be put to use, he would be even more powerful!
"Father." A soft call interrupted the man's thoughts.
"Come in!" He sat down, continuing to toy with the teacup in his hand, but his gaze seemed to penetrate the teacup, as if he could see through all the secrets.
The door was gently pushed open, and a young man walked in.
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