At such close range, Qi Rufeng could clearly see Yuwen An's eyes, which were filled with a cold, gloomy look and a distorted obsession.
Qi Rufeng knew that this was Yuwen An, not Yuwen Yao. He knew the secrets of the Bei Rong royal family, and this was the exchange that the Yama Palace had agreed to for cooperating with the Bei Rong royal family.
Of course, he wasn't actually interested in that.
He was just curious why the Second Elder, who could have stayed in the Underworld and kept to himself, insisted on getting involved with the Northern Rong royal family. It wasn't a secret that was important.
Or perhaps he genuinely disliked Yuwen Yao and harbored a grudge against him?
Speaking of which, the selection mechanism of the three elders of the King of Hell is unprecedented. And if it weren't for a chance encounter, he wouldn't have known that the eldest elder was actually the Crown Prince of Beirong.
In fact, although he secretly got quite close to the Second Elder and was fascinated by his actions, he had never seen his true face.
“Yuwen An, I know you hate Xie Lingqin. In your heart and eyes, there is only Yu Dianyao. Since that’s the case, now that Xie Lingqin is dead, isn’t it a happy ending for everyone? Why are you so angry?”
Qi Rufeng was skilled in martial arts, but he knew that if he really fought against Yuwen An, that freak, he might not have a chance of winning.
No, you're wrong.
In the frigid land under the setting sun, the wind howled and the leaves roared. The afterglow fell on the faces of two good-looking people, creating a cold and tragic atmosphere.
“I don’t dislike Xie Lingqin.” Yuwen An’s eyes were empty and complicated. “If there were any reason for me not to hurt her, I wouldn’t.”
Upon hearing this, Qi Rufeng's eyelashes lowered slightly, his eyes turning sinister. After a moment, he slowly smiled, a cold, ironic laugh escaping his lips. "Fei isn't driven by love turned to hate, by unrequited love..."
"In my heart, I just care more about Yuwen Yao."
Yuwen spoke faster than Yuwen Yao, each word seemingly emanating a chill, interrupting Qi Rufeng while simultaneously scattering his words like a gust of wind.
“I also care about Li Qingyu, but the Crown Prince ruined her.”
"Well, she only has herself to blame."
"so……"
Qi Rufeng took a step back, looking at the sudden surge of killing intent in Yuwen An's eyes, and prepared herself for battle. "What do you want to do?"
"I'll kill you."
With a simple and decisive gesture, accompanied by the sound of the wind, the palm transformed into a hook, aimed directly at Qi Rufeng's neck.
"If the Emperor knew I was dead, what do you think he would do?"
"You've forgotten, the Emperor is even more afraid of Yuwen Yao's death."
Yuwen An's expression was cold. He was extremely skilled in martial arts, and his moves were swift and ruthless, each one filled with killing intent.
Qi Rufeng's brows furrowed in anger. Admittedly, his martial arts skills were no less than Yuwen An's, but he couldn't withstand this absolute life-or-death situation.
"boom."
The clash of internal forces produced a deafening roar, and the surrounding trees snapped with a series of cracking sounds.
As Qi Rufeng, who had been knocked to the ground, was rescued by his men, a glint of triumph flashed in his eyes. He slipped and slid down a patch of snow.
...
Beirong.
Before the Northern Emperor's orders even reached the barbarian lands of extreme cold, news had already reached the palace.
"Your Majesty, Lord Qi has been injured by Yuwen An and his whereabouts are unknown."
The person who reported this was a member of the Thunder Guard. As the emperor's most loyal and capable hands and feet, they naturally knew that there was a Yuwen An in this world, and they also knew his identity.
At the head of the table, on the golden phoenix chair, the emperor's face was dark with anger, his hands clenched into fists. "That Yuwen An, that jinx, he's causing trouble again."
The newcomer dared not breathe loudly, keeping his head bowed low.
Where is Li Qingyu?
"Reporting to Your Excellency, since being deposed by the Crown Prince, Deputy Commander Li has disappeared and his whereabouts are unknown."
"Insolent!" The Emperor roared in anger, ordering the messenger, "I don't care who Qi Rufeng is or whoever it is, tell the people of the Heavenly Mystery Hall that if they want to seize power and squeeze out Yuwen Yao, they'd better listen to me. I'll give them whatever I want. Otherwise, they're nothing more than the Heavenly Mystery Hall."
"yes."
The person who came quickly retreated.
The imperial study fell silent instantly, filled with an aura of death that sent chills down one's spine.
"emperor."
As the moonlight shone down, the Holy Maiden entered the palace.
"Have you found a solution?"
The emperor asked the question with a gloomy expression.
"Your Majesty, no, the Crown Prince's move was a brilliant reversal. I... am incompetent."
"If you can't do it, keep trying, try one at a time."
"But so many people have already died, I'm scared..."
"If you can't find a suitable person, go look outside the capital. I need to teach you."
"……yes."
The Holy Maiden lowered her head, a dark shadow in her eyes. After a moment, she stepped forward again, took out a small bottle from her sleeve, and handed it to Eunuch Ni. "This is what I have prepared these past few days. It will be of no benefit to His Majesty."
At the Emperor's signal, Eunuch Ni quickly accepted it.
The Holy Maiden then bowed and retreated.
"Your Majesty." Eunuch Ni presented the medicine bottle, which the Emperor accepted, clutching it tightly in his hand. He gazed intently out of the hall, "How has the Empress been these past few days?"
"Your Majesty, he has not left the palace and there is nothing unusual about him."
"Ha, things have come to this. Even his own son poisoned me, and she can still sit still. What about the Fifth Princess?"
The Emperor asked again.
"Your Majesty, there has been no news of the Fifth Princess since she lost contact in Western Xia that day. This old servant is wondering if the Crown Prince..."
Eunuch Ni did not continue speaking.
The emperor suddenly turned his head, his sharp gaze fixed on the jade seal gleaming on the table.
The imperial seal, capable of protecting the Northern Rong kingdom, was right before his eyes, yet he already felt a profound sense of crisis.
Yuwen Yao, I don't believe I can't defeat you.
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