Over the years, the National Preceptor has mobilized countless human and material resources, relying on his profound knowledge, keen insight, and extensive network of connections.
A massive search operation was launched, with all efforts made to find traces of the evil path.
However, every effort was like throwing a stone into the sea, yielding no results and failing to find any suspicious persons.
It was as if that evil path was like an illusory shadow, appearing and disappearing without a trace, making it impossible to fathom.
What's even more baffling is that this person actually claimed to be the grand-uncle of the Imperial Preceptor.
Such shocking remarks undoubtedly shrouded the whole matter in an even more mysterious and eerie fog.
Master Xuwu was a person of profound Taoist skill and great supernatural power. During his lifetime, he devoted all his efforts to finding the whereabouts of this evil path.
They spared no time or effort to travel across mountains and rivers, seeking out all sorts of experts.
However, even so, the search was fruitless, as if that evil path did not belong to this world.
Instead, it comes from some unknown dark abyss, shrouded in a mysterious power, making it untouchable.
So many years have passed by quietly, like a fleeting moment.
In the mundane routine of daily life, Qin Qianluo and the others gradually came to believe that the evil path had long since vanished like a dream.
It became a forgotten memory, buried deep within our minds, and slowly faded away with the passage of time.
But fate is always so unpredictable; now it has appeared in Ning Yuancheng's body in such an unexpected and brazen way.
He also transformed himself into the next crown prince of Chengxiao Kingdom, a figure of unparalleled prestige and bearing the heavy responsibility of governing the country.
This sudden turn of events was like a bolt from the blue, plunging Qin Qianluo and the others into deep shock and confusion.
Just as Qin Qianluo's thoughts were in turmoil, and her mind was in a state of utter confusion, Ning Yuancheng finally spoke slowly.
His voice was gentle and warm, like a spring breeze, softly brushing past everyone's ears, carrying an innate elegance and composure.
However, there was an indescribable depth in those words, as if a turbulent undercurrent was hidden beneath the calm surface of a lake, making them unfathomable.
"My father often praised Prince Zhao for his outstanding talent and instructed me to often seek his advice."
In the future, when it comes to matters of governing the country and benefiting the people, I am still inexperienced and there are many things I do not understand. I hope that King Zhao will not despise my dullness and will often give me guidance and support.
A vast and prosperous nation requires the collective efforts of many. To receive King Zhao's assistance would be a great fortune for this junior, and a blessing for the nation. I wonder if King Zhao would be willing to offer some guidance?
Ning Yuancheng leaned forward slightly, looking at Qin Qianluo with seemingly sincere eyes, revealing a hint of expectation and longing.
Qin Qianluo's expression remained unchanged, maintaining her calm and composed demeanor, like a deep, still pool, making it difficult for anyone to discern her true emotions.
However, her heart was in turmoil, with anger and disdain surging like a raging undercurrent.
She cursed through gritted teeth: This old monster has been lingering in the mortal world for countless years, and has accumulated countless insidious and treacherous methods.
It's utterly disgusting that they can still shamelessly put on such a pretentious act here, pretending to be naive and inexperienced.
Judging from his feigned innocence, he clearly has ulterior motives and is trying to trick me into revealing information.
He has already so heartlessly kidnapped my family, yet he still tries to make me work for his shady conspiracy.
Such behavior is utterly despicable and shameless to an outrageous degree!
Although his heart was filled with anger and disdain, like a volcano about to erupt, with magma churning violently inside.
However, Qin Qianluo maintained her usual respect and humility, saying with careful wording and sincerity, "Your Highness is too kind."
I will always remember the kindness and favor shown to me by the late Emperor and Your Majesty, and I will never dare to be negligent in the slightest.
The fate of the nation is of paramount importance; I can only do my utmost to repay the emperor's kindness and bring peace to the people.
"From now on, whenever Your Highness inquires of me, I will do my utmost, without daring to claim mere assistance, but only wishing to jointly assist the nation and its people, and to live up to your trust."
Upon hearing Qin Qianluo's response, Ning Yuancheng raised his eyebrows slightly. That seemingly unintentional movement revealed his keenness and vigilance.
A sharp, hawk-like glint flashed in his eyes, a glint that seemed to pierce through Qin Qianluo's calm exterior and see into her deepest thoughts.
The meaning behind Qin Qianluo's words was crystal clear: her loyalty lay only with the vast land and countless people of Chengxiao Kingdom.
Moreover, there was a subtle, probing undertone in his words, like a hidden sharpness lurking in the shadows, quietly piercing through.
This caused Ning Yuancheng's heart to churn like a stormy sea. His heartbeat suddenly quickened, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping his heart.
He pondered to himself: Just how much inside information does she know?
If she has already seen through the whole truth, then wouldn't all my years of painstaking efforts and meticulous planning be in vain and end in failure once again?
All the hard work and effort I've put in will be for naught, and I might even face utter ruin.
Thinking of this, a strong sense of unease, like a cold and sticky snake, quietly spread through his heart, causing a cold sweat to break out on his back.
The cold sweat slowly slid down his spine, as if it were a manifestation of his inner fears.
But he was a man of deep cunning and worldly experience, and he quickly suppressed the boiling waves in his heart and tried his best to calm himself down.
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