Eunuch Cheng "invited" fortune teller Zhang back to Beijing.
In the study of the Prince's mansion, Gu Mu looked at Zhang Banxian with a half-smile: "I heard you possess supernatural powers?"
Meanwhile, the parchment scroll was also hiding in Gu Mu's sleeve watching the show, after all, it was his former rival.
Hearing Gu Mu's words, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "When it comes to supernatural powers, who can match your cheat-like abilities?"
Although the parchment scroll appears to be Gu Mu's loyal sycophant.
But behind the scenes, the parchment scroll still had many of its own little schemes.
Fortunately, the parchment has no facial features or expression, so people cannot tell what it is thinking from its bloody surface.
The parchment scroll really didn't expect Gu Mu to be so impressive.
Originally regarded as the world's biggest villain, he was constantly given power-ups in order to fulfill the female lead's goal.
As a result, Gu Mu got the incredible cheat code and gained a little bit of the female lead's affection, becoming a candidate for the male lead.
Of course, it's also possible that the world didn't expect that the originally designated villain candidate would fall into Gu Mu's hands, directly changing the course of the subsequent plot.
Therefore, Gu Mu was able to become a candidate for villain.
However, deep down, the parchment scroll truly felt unbalanced.
It's true that people hope Gu Mu will become stronger.
After all, Gu Mu is its master's master, and only when Gu Mu becomes stronger can its status rise.
This was the first time Zhang Banxian had met the ruler of the Southern Kingdom, and a hint of fear inevitably appeared on his face.
However, this expression vanished in an instant.
Instead, there was an expression that seemed to say, "I'm ready to die for this cause."
It seems he knew that all previous Zhang Banxian (a legendary fortune teller) had fallen into the hands of the imperial court and had not fared well.
"I never concern myself with the affairs of the imperial court," Zhang Banxian said, stroking his white beard with a troubled expression.
"Have you foreseen what would happen if you were brought before me?" Gu Mu leaned forward slightly and said with a strong aura.
"..." Zhang Banxian was speechless for a moment.
Gu Mu didn't waste any more words with Zhang Banxian. His purpose in having Zhang Banxian brought over was simply to see if Zhang Banxian had any supernatural powers, in order to confirm whether there was someone else behind him.
In cases like this, you can't get the answer by asking; you have to resort to drastic measures.
Gu Mu clapped his hands, and soon someone brought up the instruments of torture.
Zhang Banxian never expected that Gu Mu would directly use torture instruments in the study, especially after only saying two sentences.
Is it to scare him, or...?
Gu Mu used torture instruments in the study because the dungeon was dark. If the torture instruments brought to the study didn't work, Gu Mu would consider bringing Zhang Banxian to the dungeon.
Gu Mu noticed the hesitation in Zhang Banxian's eyes.
Well... if someone truly possessed supernatural powers, they wouldn't have this expression—a mixture of trepidation and a touch of wishful thinking—when facing the unknown.
After all, it's unlikely that someone who can predict earthquakes wouldn't foresee their own fate, right?
However, there are exceptions.
"Put on the torture instruments," Gu Mu coldly ordered.
Soon, one torture instrument after another was used on Zhang Banxian.
Zhang Banxian still doesn't know what Gu Mu wants, and has already gone through a period of excruciating pain.
He screamed incessantly in the study, his forehead beaded with sweat.
It wasn't until the time it takes for an incense stick to burn that Gu Mu clapped his hands, and the people removed the instruments of torture one by one.
"Now, answer whatever I ask, understand?" Gu Mu looked with satisfaction at the fear and timidity that had reappeared in Zhang Banxian's eyes.
He threatened again in a cold tone: "If your answer is not satisfactory, you will experience even more terrible torture in a moment."
Zhang Banxian's identity destined him to be Gu Mu's enemy.
Gu Mu had no reason to be merciful to either the enemy or their pawns.
Zhang Banxian looked at Gu Mu with an extremely terrified expression.
Is this... the legendary ruthless regent?
Just because he said something about the court's affairs, he was immediately put on torture.
What if he asks a question next, and I can't answer it...?
Thinking of this, the fear in Zhang Banxian's eyes intensified.
"Do you really have supernatural powers?" Gu Mu asked "you," not Zhang Banxian.
Zhang Banxian was looking down, biting his lip, seemingly deep in thought. But soon, he nodded and said firmly, "Yes."
"What aspects does supernatural power involve?" Gu Mu asked again.
It seems that Zhang Banxian can predict some upcoming events, and when the order to enter the Hidden City was issued before, Lu Xiaoyao also used Zhang Banxian to test the authenticity of the information.
Besides that, Gu Mu was very curious whether Zhang Banxian had any other abilities.
Zhang Banxian's teeth chattered with fear, but he still managed to say in a weak voice, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed..."
Gu Mu's eyes turned cold.
They clapped their hands again.
Soon, more people came up with instruments of torture.
However, before the instruments of torture were even used on Zhang Banxian.
Zhang Banxian raised his head, gave a bitter smile with a look of resignation to his fate.
Then, he bit down hard in his mouth, as if he had swallowed something.
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Banxian collapsed to the ground, his face pale; he was dead.
His body quickly turned into a pool of liquid, unrecognizable from its original form.
To destroy the evidence?
A mocking smile appeared on Gu Mu's lips.
It seems that after the last time, these fortune tellers have learned their lesson and know that if they can't survive, they simply commit suicide and destroy their bodies.
As long as Zhang Banxian's body doesn't appear before everyone's eyes, no one will know that Zhang Banxian has actually died several times.
Then no one would guess that the seemingly legitimate Zhang Bansian is actually not just one person.
The real Zhang Banxian has always been hiding in the shadows and has never shown himself.
Originally, as the regent, Zhang Banxian was absolutely not allowed to commit suicide in front of Gu Mu, as the impact would be too great.
Gu Mu seemed determined to leave no survivors, and even intended to torture Zhang Banxian.
Since I'm going to die anyway, I might as well die sooner and be free from this predicament.
With this thought in mind, Zhang Banxian chose to commit suicide before the second torture.
However, this only confirmed Gu Mu's guess.
The one dying before my eyes is nothing more than a pawn.
Outside the door... came Youyou's voice: "Your Highness, slow down... the roads are slippery at night, be careful not to fall."
Immediately following, Shen Ling said with a slightly anxious tone, "I heard screams coming from His Highness's study. I need to check if something has happened to His Highness!"
Soon, two figures stood at the door of Gu Mu's study.
"Come in," Gu Mu said.
Only then did someone open the door and let Chen Ling and Youyou in.
As soon as Shen Ling stepped through the door, her eyes immediately fell on Gu Mu. Seeing that he was unharmed, she breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, she clenched the handkerchief in her hand, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.
"Your Highness, if anyone dares to touch you, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Shen Ling silently thought to herself.
At the same time, she raised her head and gave Gu Mu a bright smile.
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