At that moment, he was furious, his eyes were bloodshot, as if burning with two balls of anger.
The resentment in his heart surged like a raging tide, almost completely engulfing him.
His anger was like a volcanic eruption with nowhere to go; he felt like a wild beast trapped in a small cage.
Struggling frantically in the abyss of anger and despair, yet unable to find a way out.
However, just when all hope seemed lost and he felt trapped in a hopeless situation, the gears of fate began to turn subtly.
He unexpectedly spotted Yu Mei appearing with the Crown Prince.
In an instant, a flash of inspiration, like lightning piercing the dark night sky, swiftly passed through his mind.
A brand new, bolder, and more ambitious plan, like an evil yet beautiful flower, quickly blossomed in his heart, which was already twisted by the lust for power.
If one could directly become the next crown prince, stand at the pinnacle of power, overlook all living beings, and control the fate of all things in the world, wouldn't that be more convenient and enjoyable?
As Yu Ying's apprentice, and Yu Ying was once his plaything, from his twisted perspective, Yu Mei was undoubtedly one of his people.
After all, it was he who meticulously planned and personally delivered Yu Mei to the Crown Prince.
At first, he was just driven by a perverse sense of humor, wanting to turn the crown prince into a useless person who indulged in sensual pleasures, only knowing romance and living a life of debauchery.
This is to satisfy their twisted and destructive desires for control deep within their hearts.
Little did he expect that this seemingly casual move would become his crucial escape route, turning the tide and saving him from a desperate situation at this critical juncture.
Like a ray of dawn in the darkness, it brought new hope to his nearly shattered ambitions.
The moment this evil thought crossed Ning Yuancheng's mind, his eyes instantly sharpened like an eagle's, his gaze seemingly able to pierce through layers of fog and lock onto his target.
He's like a finely tuned conspiracy machine; once started, he can't wait to put his ideas into action.
He knew perfectly well that the array set up by the void was like an insurmountable wall of bronze and iron.
They firmly blocked him outside the Crown Prince's residence, preventing him from getting any closer.
Therefore, he could only lurk in the shadows like a hunter in the dark, patiently and persistently waiting for the perfect opportunity to subdue Yu Mei who had gone out alone.
Because he knew that this would be the key breakthrough for him to break out of the predicament and turn the tide.
Yu Mei, though young, seemed to possess an exceptionally sharp and intelligent mind, far surpassing that of ordinary people.
Her mind is like a bottomless lake, calm on the surface but full of hidden schemes, and she is extremely adept at weighing the pros and cons in complex situations.
Just as Ning Yuancheng was lurking in the shadows like a hungry wolf, plotting how to make his move against her, Yu Mei's keen intuition seemed to sense the approaching danger.
She was like a cunning little fox; before Ning Yuancheng could make a move, she had already seen through his sinister intentions.
She gently bit her lip, a resolute glint in her eyes, and took the initiative to speak.
He offered to help him achieve his goal, his voice soft but conveying an undeniable firmness.
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuancheng's previously gloomy face instantly flashed with surprise and satisfaction, as if he had suddenly found a ray of dawn in the darkness.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and the corners of his mouth slowly turned up, revealing a meaningful smile that contained a hint of smugness and calculation.
He thought to himself, "That stubborn Yu Ying refuses to follow my orders no matter what."
It was a pleasant surprise to find that her seemingly weak little apprentice was so well-behaved, clever, and quick-witted.
Now that Yu Mei had surrendered, Ning Yuancheng, like a shark smelling blood, accelerated the pace of his wicked plan.
Since then, Ning Yuancheng has secluded himself in a dark, secret room, immersing himself day and night in the frenzied cultivation of Taoist arts.
He was like a greedy, ravenous beast, with an insatiable thirst for power, single-mindedly striving to achieve a qualitative leap in his strength.
In the secluded room, the flickering candlelight illuminated his contorted and focused face.
He would sometimes rapidly form hand seals while chanting incantations, and mysterious runes would flash at his fingertips.
Sometimes he closes his eyes to meditate, exuding an eerie aura, as if communicating with some evil force in the darkness.
Finally, through his almost frantic and relentless efforts, his Taoist skills made astonishing progress once again.
That powerful force surged wildly within him, as if it could break free of its restraints and burst forth at any moment.
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