Chapter 167: Stealing the Vast Sea Universe Cover.
"So, Sect Master Ning, your decision to return early isn't just because we didn't rank well in the Soul Master Competition?"
Ning Fengzhi glanced at him in surprise, then nodded. "That's right! This time, we're going back to form an alliance with all the factions to resist the Spirit Hall! Brother Li, do you think we can succeed?"
"I can't say for sure! But if this were to happen, I'm sure the Spirit Hall wouldn't dare to start a war easily, even with the help of the Po Yi Clan!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled upon hearing Li Xin's words.
He then continued, "I wonder what your future plans are, Brother Li? If you're willing to join the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, I promise to give you my utmost protection!"
Li Xin was silent for a moment before answering.
"Sorry, I'm used to being free-spirited, and I don't have any intention of joining a faction just yet. Besides, I believe the Spirit Hall wouldn't make things difficult for a mere Soul Master like me."
Ning Fengzhi didn't force his stance.
He knew Li Xin was aloof and proud, so he didn't push him.
Moreover, if he were so easily won over, he would actually doubt their motives.
"Teacher, you're being unkind! Brother Li Xin is a friend I invited. Even if we have to choose a faction, shouldn't we prioritize the Tiandou Imperial Family?"
At this point, Xue Qinghe, who had remained silent until then, feigned anger and spoke up.
"Well, this is indeed Teacher's fault!"
Seeing Xue Qinghe's anger, Ning Fengzhi quickly apologized.
After all, as a teacher, it was a bit unkind of him to try to poach his students.
Xue Qinghe didn't dare say anything, fearing that he would be exposed.
And so, an awkward silence suddenly fell in the carriage.
Two days later, without any further communication, they finally arrived in Tiandou City.
"Qinghe, since we're already in Tiandou City, let's say goodbye. Please explain the situation to His Majesty."
"Okay! Goodbye, Teacher!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded and disembarked from the carriage with Jian Douluo and the other two.
Watching the slowly departing carriage, Jian Douluo suddenly spoke up, "Fengzhi, do you think that Li Xin resembles someone?"
"Resembles who?"
"Yang Ziyuan!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang both shuddered, then quickly said, "Uncle Jian, are you possessed? You've seen Yang Ziyuan's appearance. Compared to him, Li Xin is completely ordinary. How can he resemble Yang Ziyuan? Besides, their strength is worlds apart. There's no comparison at all!"
"Really? But all along the way, his aura felt familiar to me, as if I've seen him somewhere before!"
Ning Fengzhi was stunned upon hearing Jian Douluo's words.
Because, appearance and strength can be concealed, but a person's aura is difficult to change!
Thinking of this, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but frown and said, "Could it be that he is really Yang Ziyuan? But why would he change his appearance and follow Xue Qinghe?"
Without waiting for Jian Douluo to respond, Yu Xiaogang swore, "Li Xin is Li Xin, there is no way he can be Yang Ziyuan!"
"What do you mean?"
"Look, this Li Xin is a friend of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. If he was an imposter, he would have revealed his identity long ago. Why would we need to worry?"
"That's true!"
Thinking back to the lively conversation between Li Xin and Xue Qinghe, Jian Douluo's suspicions dissipated a little.
At the same time, in the carriage that Xue Qinghe was riding in.
At this moment, Li Xin, no longer as humble and polite as usual, sat upright in the main seat, his expression serious and solemn.
Xue Qinghe, who should have been high and mighty, instead stood respectfully beside him, like a loyal attendant.
"You really don't know where the Vast Sea Universe Cover is?"
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe immediately knelt on the ground, saying with deep fear, "Elder, please understand! I really don't know where Xue Ye hid the Vast Sea Universe Cover! Although the Vast Sea Universe Cover is a national treasure of the Tiandou Empire and should be kept in the treasury, that old man Xue Ye regards it as very important and has always kept it in his personal care. Elder, as you know, I only took over this job midway. Therefore, there are some things I am not clear about."
"Alright, alright, get up!"
Seeing Xue Qinghe's fearful look, Li Xin waved his hand and removed the secret technique from his face.
In an instant, this ordinary face became handsome and elegant, like a banished immortal, detached from the mundane world.
Xue Qinghe was stunned by Yang Ziyuan's appearance.
"What? Don't you recognize me?"
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe came to his senses and quickly shook his head, "I dare not, I dare not!"
"Alright! I'll give you three days to find the location of the Vast Sea Universe Shade. Otherwise, you know the consequences!"
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe was startled and nodded hurriedly, "As you command!"
He knew Yang Ziyuan was not just talking.
After all, this man was the Saint Lady's fiancé!
Even if he didn't dare to touch him now, once the mission was over, the consequences would definitely not be good!
Thinking of this, Xue Qinghe became more determined to seize the time to find the Vast Sea Universe Shade.
Afterwards, he settled Yang Ziyuan and immediately went to the harem.
A day later.
"Your Highness, you have such a refined taste! You even have time for girls! What? Have you completed what I assigned you?"
Yang Ziyuan said with a smile, looking at the faint strawberry mark on Xue Qinghe's neck.
Xue Qinghe couldn't help but blush at this.
Yesterday, in order to quickly complete the task Yang Ziyuan assigned him, he took a risk and sought out Xue Ye's favorite concubine.
This concubine was also a pawn planted by the Spirit Hall
and his lover.
When he approached her that night, he lost control of himself and ended up in this state.
Fortunately, she knew where Xue Ye had hidden the Vast Sea Universe Cover.
Otherwise, he would have been in tears.
"Elder, you misunderstood! This was just a small accident!"
"Alright, I don't have time for your nonsense! Tell me, how is your investigation going?"
"Elder, I have already investigated thoroughly. The Vast Sea Universe Shade is hidden in the secret room of the Imperial Study!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Ziyuan's eyes suddenly lit up, and a surge of ecstasy surged in his heart.
After learning how to open the secret room, Yang Ziyuan prepared to act immediately.
After all, the guards in the palace were a piece of cake for him!
A day later, shocking news spread in the palace: a mysterious Titled Douluo had knocked out a patrolling soldier and stolen the national treasure - the Vast Sea Universe Shade!
Emperor Xue Ye was furious and vowed to kill the thief!
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