568 Pre- Planned
Ye Lu, Yi Fang and several youths from other clans entered the finals. If it was Ye Lu, then the Cold Water clan would emerge as the martial world champion at that time. Although it must be admitted, Yi Fangâs strength in battle is much stronger than Ye Luâs, who can fight Ye Luâs black chain, even if he wants to, the black chain can beat Ye Wangâs, the problem is, experience Ye Luâs fighter is still far from his brotherâs.
The night after all of the dayâs events ended, Sang Guan Yi Lu took part in the discussion led by the Crown Prince in General Poâs living room at the official residence which was located at the front. There was Sang Guan Yi Lu and his disciple, General Po as well as Elder Yi sitting not far from the Crown Prince.
The old man stroked his chin.
âHmm, so everything was pre-planned if the attack on the White Cloud clan was indeed carried out so that this competition could be moved to General Poâs residence, but, that is very strange, Your Majesty, how can the perpetrator be so sure that we will move the competition here?â asked Sang Guan Yi Lu.
The Crown Prince was just quietly enjoying his tea, as he usually did, he glanced at Bei Yau who was standing beside him to speak.
âThey are not sure, Chief Sang Guan, everything was planned spontaneously, because of the arrival of General Po as well as His Highness the Crown Prince here. At first, Princess Chai Ni might have immediately attacked the Generalâs residence when everyone was here, just like what the Generalâs men said when there was an attempt at robbery in the house when everyone was busy in the White Cloud clan. But since Princess Chai Ni cant gets through the layers of the guard at the house to get in, and also she didnât know where the item actually was, she planned all of this halfway through,â said Bei Yau.
Sang Guan Yi Lu nodded, thatâs probably true, thereâs no way the Princess didnât try to take it when she had the chance, and when the owner of the house wasnât around she should at least be able to take it as she pleased.
âHem, so the Princess is cooperating with the Dark Water Clan to wreak havoc, and her main goal is to retrieve the weapon. Old man Po, if itâs true that it was that weapon that destroyed a part of the Cloud forest in one hit and also injured you, I canât imagine what would happen when he used that weapon in a densely populated area, many casualties would be falls from it,â said Sang Guan Yi Lu.
General Po who was sitting not far from him nodded. Although the burns on his back were still quite severe, he had to return to his position. At a critical time like this, everyone worked hard.
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âThatâs right, old man, Prince Lo Yi is already on his way back to Dai Yang to warn the Emperor of what is to come, that girl could just use it again. Although Iâm not sure he can use it a second time, that small body, couldnât possibly withstand this huge energy load, Iâm sure sheâs also seriously injured right now.â
Elder Yi nodded.
âHem thatâs true, although Iâve never seen the power of Fire Lightning before, from the stories circulating in the past, that weapon is indeed known to have a very strong energy explosive power. It took someone with immense internal strength like General Song who could withstand it. Because the destructive power is terrible enough for all parties to make the weapon exiled from the martial world. Iâm sure Princess Chai Ni was also seriously injured as General Po did. Itâs likely that the girl will go into hiding for a while to treat herself.â
Luo Xiang nodded.
âBut we still have to be careful, this princess is very clever, she is small but has very complex thoughts, somehow the little girl has such a strong will that she feels she can destroy such a large country with her small hands. She must have something that makes her dare to do all the things that we thought would be impossible for her to do it. That girl must have thought things through carefully.â
Sang Guan Yi Lu and the others nodded.
âHmm, thatâs true. Heh, in this yearâs competition there are a lot of things that we didnât expect before happened. This is really unexpected.â
âBut, these affairs is not Yue Yangâs concerned, I think, if that Princess were to attack her own country, we canât interfere unless Dai Yang itself asks for it,â Luo Xiang said.
Everyone nodded slowly. Thatâs right, a big country like Dai Yang could more than anyone able to protect their own country, and they couldnât do anything to prevent or help them.
Luo Xiang put the teacup in its place. He waved his hand and stood up from his seat. As he stood up everyone in the room also stood bowing their heads in respect to the Crown Prince who was walking towards the exit.
âCome on Bei, letâs go back to the villa, we should start preparing to pack our clothes and head back to the palace, thereâs nothing else we can do here, weâll return to the palace after the competition ends tomorrowâ
Bei Yau nodded.
âYes, Your Majestyâ
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Meanwhile at the Peacock villa.
Bai Ying who was sitting alone in his room was busy looking at the clothes he would wear to the dinner tomorrow when the finals were over. He couldnât wait for that day to come. The clothes he had brought from the palace as well as the ones General Po had given him when he arrived at this house were quite numerous and beautiful. Everything is so pleasing to the eye, and the material is also very soft.
He looked around, but there was no one else in the room but himself, where was Bi, she said she would only take snacks from the kitchen, what makes her take so long?
âHmm, this one is really nice.â Bai Ying held up a beautiful light blue dress with a peacock embroidered pattern with silver thread, lightweight and a flowing bottom.
âThese are from Her Majesty the Queen.â
Bai Ying sees his own reflection in the mirror in that beautiful clothes. Until Bi finally appeared at the door.
âSister, what takes you so long? I thought you were fell asleepâ Bi exclaimed.
Bi approached. But her face looks flat as if holding something, is she sick? Bai Ying thought.
âUm, sister, what happened? You look so pale?â Bai Ying asked.
Bi shook his head. She put down the tray with the ginger soup bowl sheâd just brought from the kitchen.
âIâm fine, Your Majesty, letâs have some ginger sweet potato soup.â
Bai Ying pursed his lips, didnât Bi go out to get some fruit? Why did she come back with ginger sweet potato soup? But he put his clothes on his bed and approached the table. Sit slowly in his chair.
âEm, donât they have the fruit and cake, Sis?â he asked.
Bi painstakingly poured the ginger yam soup into a smaller bowl for Bai Ying to enjoy.
âPlease forgive me, Your Majesty, when I came they were just about to cut a new one, while waiting for the fruit to be ready I brought this ginger soup, it looks delicious, and lately Your Majesty looks very tired and lacks sleep. This will make Your Majesty sleep better tonight,â said Bi.
Bai Ying grabbed the small bowl that Bi had placed in his hand. Looking at his maidâs face for a moment, his brow furrowed in confusion at Biâs attitude which he thought was a bit odd. She didnât even look into his eyes when she spoke, and also, she looked very tired and pale. Bai Ying even lowered his head trying to see Biâs eyes which seemed to be avoiding him.
âEm, sister, if you are tired, just have a rest, today I will just sit in the villa waiting for His Majesty to come, the plan is this afternoon His Majesty and I will take a walk to the valleyâ
Bi raised his head, realizing Bai Ying who saw her very close made her stutter.
âEh Y-Your Majesty, Servant is fine, uh, this, maybe because the air is just erratic here. Em, how about, while waiting, I accompany Your Majesty for a walk this afternoon, the air is quite good right now, how about we take a look at the back valley near the field, we have never been there before, Your Majesty.â
Bai Ying thought, he pursed his mouth, while thinking.
âThat valley near the training field? But according to His Highness the Crown Prince, we canât go there, Sis, he said that place is closest to the exit. Is there anything interesting there, huh?â Bai Ying asked curiously.
Bi nodded.
âYes, Your Majesty, I heard from another servant that there were rabbits left wild by General Po, he said there were enough of them. Thatâs why the area is quite closed and rarely visited by people.â
Bai Ying looked at Bi with big eyes.
âReally? Bunnies?â
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