Chapter 19 Set up a brazier and roast her to death!
At this moment, Xu Jingzhen wanted to kill Xiyan to vent his anger.
However, Xiyan was still trapped in the iron net, so he couldn't kill her. He turned to look at Helian Feng, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction:
"Your Highness, since you knew that someone would assassinate me tonight, why didn't you tell me in advance? Did you insist on embarrassing me?"
Helian Feng smiled slightly and said kindly:
"Master Xu, it's not that I didn't warn you in advance. I discovered the woman's suspicious identity when she was pouring wine. And I also discovered the flaw in the dancer when she was dancing. However, if I tell them directly, it will alert the enemy. If they escape, it will be extremely difficult to catch them, so I have to take some risks. However, I have also instructed the shadow to protect you secretly and will never let Master Xu get into danger!"
Xu Jingzhen's anger subsided a lot after hearing him say this:
"I am quite surprised. Who is so bold as to kill someone and steal the pearl in the Crown Prince's mansion? What is their intention?"
Helian Feng narrowed his eyes slightly and snorted coldly:
"I'm afraid someone is deliberately trying to stir up a dispute between the two countries. How despicable!"
Xu Jingzhen was also filled with anger. He pointed at Xi Yan in the iron net and said sternly:
"Your Highness, what are you going to do with this woman?"
Helian Feng slowly walked up to Xi Yan, looked up at the woman in the iron net, and curled his lips slightly:
"There are few people in this world who are so skilled in Qinggong that they could break through the traps and ambushes I set up myself and hold out until the very end before being caught. Judging from your movements, I vaguely remember them. Could it be that you are Shura Xuesha?"
Everyone present was shocked.
It turns out that the woman in the iron net is the dreaded Shura Xuesha! Who on earth sent her to steal the Eastern Pearl from the Crown Prince's mansion?
Xiyan also didn't expect that Helian Feng would see through her identity. It seemed that she would definitely die today.
However, she would still die if she failed to steal the Dongzhu, so she was not afraid:
"Your Highness, you are truly gifted with discerning eyes! Now that you know my identity, it is up to you to decide whether to kill me or chop me up!"
Chu Jin stood aside, a smile on his face:
"You deserve to die. You killed so many guards in the Crown Prince's residence before, and you even dared to assassinate His Royal Highness. How audacious! But killing you with one sword would be too easy for you!"
Then he ordered the guards:
"Set up a brazier right here and roast her alive! Let's see if this cold-blooded killer can withstand the scorching flames!"
"yes!"
The guards received the order and went down to prepare.
Xiyan was trapped in the iron net. Hearing this, she gnashed her teeth in hatred and cursed in her heart: This Poison King Chu Jin really lives up to his name, he is extremely vicious!
She glanced around and saw that everyone present had an expression of enjoying the show, some with disdain on their faces, while others had cruel pleasure flashing in their eyes.
Crown Prince Helian Feng had a dull expression on his face, his eyes like a deep pool, calm and serene, it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
Not long after, two guards hurried back, carrying a large brazier.
The brazier was made of bronze, with ancient carvings on the body. At this moment, it was filled with burning charcoal. The blazing flames rose up, making the faces of the guards red. The heat wave hit them, and the temperature in the treasure house rose suddenly.
"Put it aside for now. I still have something to say to Xuesha."
After Chu Jin finished speaking, he raised his head slightly, looked at Xi Yan who was struggling hard in the iron net, and said:
"Xuesha, now there is a way before you: a way of life and a way of death. Do you want to live or die?"
Xiyan pursed her lips and remained silent, her eyes full of stubbornness and indomitable spirit.
Chu Jin snorted coldly when he saw this:
"You're nothing more than a scapegoat. I'm a merciful person. If you confess the mastermind behind this, I'll spare your life. But if you're stubborn and refuse to speak, you'll be roasted alive in these blazing flames today. You can imagine how that feels; it's truly unpleasant!"
Xi Yan smiled coldly, with a hint of sarcasm on her face:
"As a death warrior, loyal to my master, I deserve death for failing to complete my mission. You're delusionally trying to get me to betray my master, but that's impossible. Kill me if you want, roast me if you want. Since I dared to come here, I have no intention of leaving alive!"
"You dead woman, you're still tough!"
When Chu Jin heard this, a trace of anger flashed across his face:
"Since you are so ungrateful, I will grant your wish!"
After saying that, he waved his hand towards the two guards and said, "Put the charcoal brazier under the iron net!"
The guard took the order and carried the charcoal brazier under Xiyan's body.
Xiyan's body was hanging in the air. Even though she was still far away from the charcoal brazier, she could feel the scorching heat from the charcoal fire, as if it was going to ignite the air.
Helian Feng looked up at the woman in the iron net with a hint of admiration in his eyes:
"For a weak woman to possess such pride is truly admirable. However, the person who ordered you here knew full well that the Prince's Mansion was a dangerous place, yet he still wanted you to go there. It seems he doesn't necessarily care about your life. Is it worth serving such a heartless person?"
Xiyan's eyes trembled slightly, and that cold and distant face suddenly appeared in her mind.
The evening primrose he had personally carved on her shoulder, after several days, felt a dull pain at this moment. A soft sigh escaped her throat, and then her red lips curled slightly:
"Nothing is worth it. I have to be loyal to the people who entrusted me with my task. Since I failed, I will die with no regrets."
Helian Feng shook his head, looking regretful:
"If so, then that is your fate!"
Chu Jin snorted coldly, "Your Highness, why are you wasting your time talking to her? Come, lower the rope holding her and add more charcoal!"
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