Chapter 22: Surging Undercurrents!

Qin Tiannan looked at Hong Ying and Ye Qiubai.

He could easily see that Ye Qiubai's cultivation had reached the Purple Mansion Realm. However, Hong Ying's cultivation gave him a feeling of incomprehensibility.

Observing her felt like seeing through a fog, which made Qin Tiannan secretly surprised.

He thought to himself, Where did Changsheng get his disciples? Why are they all so exceptional?

But this wasn't entirely Qin Tiannan's fault. With his current cultivation, it was actually easy to see through a junior's cultivation level. However, Hong Ying was the former Empress of the previous era. How could she not have some method of concealing her cultivation?

Just talking about methods to conceal one's cultivation, Hong Ying could probably come up with hundreds of them, all without repeating.

That's the heritage of a Great Emperor!

However, these methods were not very effective when it came to Lu Changsheng. He seemed desireless, and everything he presented was something she didn't have, or something of a higher level...

This also left Hong Ying feeling helpless.

Lu Changsheng looked at Qin Tiannan and asked, "Uncle Qin, what's the matter?"

Qin Tiannan realized and smiled, "Actually, it's nothing major."

"If it's not a big deal, why bother coming to us? They still have to... practice!" Hong Ying muttered.

Ye Qiubai: "..."

They dared to bet that Master had just wanted to say "cook"!

Qin Tiannan also looked helpless and said, "Before the Four Territories Competition, there's a trial in the Southern Territory, where there are some ancient strong inheritances, which would benefit your two disciples as well."

Lu Changsheng had also heard of the trial in the Southern Territory and rubbed his chin. "Is that the Blood Purgatory Trial?"

It was rumored that within the Blood Purgatory were imprisoned numerous ancient powerhouses. Some died of natural causes, while others were drained of their blood essence. This led to many inheritances being left behind in the Blood Purgatory. However, they were not easily obtained...

Qin Tiannan nodded. "The Blood Purgatory Trial begins tomorrow. Your Grass Hall already has two spots, so it's perfect for Qiubai and Hong Ying to go. There are also cultivation restrictions there, with only those at the Purple Mansion Realm or below allowed."

Although Hong Ying had reached the pinnacle of the Water Overflowing Realm, she had a method to suppress her cultivation.

Before Lu Changsheng could respond, Hong Ying immediately said, "I want to go!"

Her eyes were determined!

Lu Changsheng glanced at Hong Ying and nodded. "Then the two of you shall go, to gain more experience."

Ye Qiubai also had the same idea. At the moment, he just wanted to interact with more powerful outsiders.

Seeing this, Qin Tiannan nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, prepare yourselves. Tomorrow, Changsheng, you'll take them there."

Lu Changsheng immediately refused, "I don't know the way."

Qin Tiannan: "..."

You're so lazy!

"Fine, then I'll have an elder come to pick you up tomorrow!"

After saying that, Qin Tiannan glanced helplessly at Lu Changsheng and left.

Seeing Qin Tiannan leave, Hong Ying looked at Lu Changsheng and said, "Master, aren't you going to ask me why I want to go?"

Lu Changsheng was surprised. "Why should I ask? You have your reasons if you want to go."

Hong Ying nodded, her eyes distant as she looked towards the sky, with a hint of sighing.

"There's one of my subordinates in the Blood Purgatory, and I want to go see."

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng fell silent.

After all, Hong Ying had experienced nine reincarnations.

It was quite normal for some subordinates to have died tragically.

Especially in the Blood Purgatory.

"Go then."

Hong Ying bowed to Lu Changsheng, then went into the grass hut to cultivate alone.

Seeing the sudden heavy atmosphere, Ye Qiubai also wanted to go and cultivate but was stopped by Lu Changsheng with a single sentence.

"Where are you going? Go cook for your Master!"

"...Oh."

On the other hand, the enemies.

"Ye Qiubai should also participate in the Blood Purgatory Trial, right?"

"Go, let Qu Libei prepare. It is necessary to kill him in the Blood Purgatory Trial!"

"Understood."

In the Sunset Dynasty, located in the Northern Territory.

The Imperial Garden.

Jiang Chan was draped in luxurious robes and adorned with a crown.

Sitting in the courtyard.

When she heard that Ye Qiubai had not died, a complex expression flickered in her eyes.

However, she mostly felt relieved.

At this moment, someone entered from outside.

Seeing this, Jiang Chan's face turned cold, and she stood up to give a slight salute.

"Prince."

The Crown Prince smiled upon seeing this, quickly stepped forward to help Jiang Chan up, and said, "Between you and me, there is no need for so many formalities."

"After all, we are about to be married soon. Why bother with such formalities between husband and wife?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chan did not show any joy in her eyes; instead, she seemed somewhat despondent.

Of course, the Crown Prince noticed all of this.

After letting go of her hand, he said meaningfully, "Ye Qiubai will participate in the Blood Purgatory Trial in the Southern Territory."

Jiang Chan couldn't help but look up at the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince continued, "Since we failed to deal with Ye Qiubai last time, this time I will send someone to the Southern Territory to participate in the Blood Purgatory Trial."

Jiang Chan's eyes slightly narrowed, but she didn't speak.

At this time, saying too much would only bring more danger to Ye Qiubai.

The Crown Prince sighed, "I know you still can't let him go, but you will be the Empress in the future."

"I absolutely won't allow Ye Qiubai to live in this world. Do you understand?"

He didn't care if Jiang Chan's heart belonged to him or not.

In the dynasty, it was all about deceit and manipulation.

Many people were forced to marry someone they didn't love.

The Crown Prince was no exception; he only needed to possess Jiang Chan.

As for her heart?

What was that?

With power and strength, he could obtain everything.

After the Crown Prince left the Imperial Garden.

Jiang Chan sighed and looked towards the sky, where dark clouds were gathering.

Lightning spread through the clouds like thunder dragons.

"I'm sorry..."

Outside the Imperial Garden, the Crown Prince did not look back. A black figure suddenly appeared.

Kneeling on one knee, waiting for the Crown Prince's orders.

"Go to the Blood Purgatory Trial, and this time, ensure nothing goes wrong, kill Ye Qiubai."

"Also, contact Shadow Kill and have them send people as well, to the Blood Purgatory at the same time!"

The figure couldn't help but be surprised. "Your Highness, isn't it enough to send our own people? Why involve Shadow Kill?"

Shadow Kill.

A highly mysterious assassination organization in the Northern Territory.

It was said that as long as the price was right, they would accept any mission.

They were a group of lunatics.

But this group of lunatics had an astonishing success rate of 99%.

The only failure was when they attempted to assassinate the current ruler of the Sunset Dynasty.

A figure ranked fourth on the Four Territories Martial Arts Ranking!

That time.

Shadow Kill directly lost half of its members, and even their leader was seriously injured.

However.

The ruler didn't annihilate Shadow Kill.

Instead, he spared their lives.

But the condition was.

To unconditionally serve the Sunset Dynasty...

What reward was more important than human life?

The leader of Shadow Kill could only reluctantly agree.

The Crown Prince grinned, "I don't want any accidents. I heard that Ye Qiubai's talent has returned."

"Although he is still not a threat to me, but... cut the grass and remove the roots!"