The ominous premonition in his heart had finally come true.
Looking at the deed and the red ink before him, Wang Chong's complexion immediately turned awful.
Princess Ni Huang was indeed here for the spirit vein.
He knew that the spirit vein would bring him great trouble, but Wang Chong didn't expect it to come so quickly.
This was the first time that a princess of the royal family had appeared before him for the spirit vein.
Even though Wang Chong knew that the spirit vein was a huge problem, he didn't think that the other party would be so shameless. She wanted him to hand over the spirit vein unconditionally without doing anything at all. How could there be such a good deal in the world?
While the spirit vein was a problem, if it was for his own benefit, he wouldn't mind handing it over.
However, in Wang Chong's plan, the spirit vein was the key to changing the course of the war. Otherwise, Wang Chong wouldn't have gone to the extent of searching for the spirit vein right from the start.
Furthermore, he wouldn't have handed over the spirit vein when he received the letter from First Uncle and found out that he was in danger of being involved in the war between the princes.
But from the looks of it, it seemed like Gongzi Ni Huang wouldn't let this matter rest until she achieved her goal.
But from the looks of it, it seemed like Nihuang gongzi wasn't going to rest until she achieved her goal. Today's matter would probably be difficult to resolve.
Your Highness, your cultivation is already very high. What do you need my spirit vein for? " Instead of getting angry, Wang Chong stared at the brilliant halo beneath Princess Ni Huang's feet and asked calmly.
Looking at the resplendent halo beneath Princess Ni Huang's feet, Wang Chong said calmly.
I only have one question for you. Are you going to hand it over or not? " Princess Ni Huang shot a glance at Wang Chong as she spoke with an authoritative tone.
"Lad, I know that you are Duke Jiu's grandson, but since Princess Ni Huang has already asked about it, you should obediently hand over the spirit vein."
"Kid, I know you're Duke Jiu's grandson. However, since Princess Jiu has asked, you'd better obediently hand over the spirit vein."
"Lad, I know that you are Duke Jiu's grandson, but since Princess Ni Huang has asked about it, you should obediently hand over the spirit vein."
"That's right, what nonsense are you spouting? Since Princess Ni Huang wants you to hand it over, you should just hand it over. "
"Cooperate obediently, and you won't have to suffer any physical pain!"
Behind Princess Ni Huang, the two palace maids spoke up impolitely, as if saying, 'It's your honor that Princess Ni Huang is interested in your possession'.
"Hehe! As for Princess Ni Huang, even the Sage Emperor would have to spend money to purchase his three meals a day, as well as the necessities that he needed. The princess didn't say a word and wanted to take a spirit vein from me unconditionally. What if I say 'no'? "
Wang Chong laughed angrily.
"Hmph, that's not up to you!"
Princess Ni Huang sneered coldly, as if expecting Wang Chong's rejection. Sou! With a flash of light, Princess Ni Huang's silhouette flickered, and her snow-white hand, which was even more powerful than a pair of metal pincers, shot toward Wang Chong's wrist.
"Buzz!"
Wang Chong had been keeping an eye on Princess Ni Huang, and seeing that she was about to make a move, he immediately executed Phantom Steps. With a flash of light, three identical Wang Chong appeared before Princess Ni Huang.
Princess Ni Huang had always been haughty, and she didn't think much of Wang Chong in this trip to the Deflecting Blade Manor. As a result, she was caught off guard and missed.
Princess Ni Huang was taken aback for a moment, but she didn't chase after Wang Chong. Instead, she turned to the old nanny and sneered coldly.
"Nanny, how is it? Didn't I tell you? That lad refuses a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! If I don't give him a taste of his might, he won't hand it over willingly. "
"Hehe, Your Highness, don't worry. Leave this lad to me!"
A layer of frost appeared on the old nanny's face.
Even though Duke Jiu was highly respected in the royal court, the princess had already spoken. Since Duke Jiu had already spoken, there was nothing he could do.
Weng!
Beneath the sky, a cold glint flashed across the old nanny's eyes. In that instant, Wang Chong felt as if he had been targeted by a snake, and he felt as if his skin was being pricked by needles.
"This is bad!"
Alarmed, Wang Chong immediately tried to retreat, but he was still too late. A withered claw swiftly morphed before his eyes, and just as Wang Chong was about to be captured by the old nanny — —
"Gongzi, be careful!"
In the blink of an eye, a figure suddenly lunged in between Wang Chong and the old nanny with the cold expression on her face.
"Jingdian!"
Wang Chong paled in fright.
The person who had barged in at that crucial moment was none other than Zhao Jingdian, who had just completed the invitation letter. But given Zhao Jingdian's meager cultivation, how could he possibly be a match for the unfathomable old nanny?
Peng!
As soon as Zhao Jingdian crashed into the old nanny, he was immediately sent flying.
"Heh heh heh, brat, are they your subordinates? From the looks of it, you seem to be very concerned about him! "
A sinister laughter echoed in the air. Seeing Wang Chong's reaction, the old nanny suddenly chuckled. Her right hand turned from a slap into a claw, and before Zhao Jingdian could even land on the ground, an invisible force pulled him right in front of the old nanny. With a single palm strike, the old nanny pressed him firmly under her feet.
"... Hand over the spirit vein. You can take him away. Princess and I can pretend that nothing happened and leave immediately. "
"Gongzi, don't agree to his request."
"Brat, if I were you, I wouldn't be so stubborn."
The old nanny sneered coldly. She moved her right thumb, and a needle-like Stellar Energy immediately shot out from her finger and into Zhao Jingdian's body.
This small needle didn't possess much power, but Zhao Jingdian couldn't help but cry out in pain. Cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
"Release him!"
Wang Chong halted his footsteps and bellowed furiously at the old nanny.
There were many ways to torture people in the royal palace, and with just a glance, Wang Chong could tell that the old nanny must have experimented with some kind of torture method on Zhao Jingdian.
"Hmph, as long as you hand over the spirit vein, everything will be fine."
Princess Ni Huang said proudly:
"Also, don't try to escape. You won't be able to escape. Don't seek trouble for yourself! "
Wang Chong was furious, but looking at Zhao Jingdian in the hands of the old nanny, he couldn't help but hesitate for a moment.
There was no way he could hand over the spirit vein!
However, if the old man and the young man in front of him didn't get a satisfactory answer, they wouldn't let the matter rest. The reason why they hadn't made a move yet was because they were confident that they wouldn't be able to escape.
If they couldn't obtain an answer, things might turn out differently later on.
"Wang Chong, I have ten numbers. If you don't hand over the deed to the spirit vein, don't blame me for getting nasty. One, two! ... "
While Wang Chong was still contemplating over the matter, Princess Ni Huang was already approaching with malicious intentions. Sneering coldly, she issued her final ultimatum.
The temperature in the Deflecting Blade Manor abruptly plummeted.
On the other end, the old nanny's withered fingers tightened around Zhao Jingdian.
Up till now, she was still trying her best not to embarrass Wang Chong out of consideration for Duke Jiu's face. But if Wang Chong still didn't know what was good for him, he would have to suffer a little.
"Princess Ni Huang, you are being too audacious! Aren't you afraid of being punished by the Holy Emperor? "
Wang Chong bellowed furiously.
"Hmph, even if I am to be punished, that's a matter for the future."
Princess Ni Huang harrumphed disapprovingly.
"Six! ... "
She had never been one to reason with others. This was what the nanny had said before they arrived. She had said that it would be best not to touch this brat if they could, leaving some face for Duke Jiu. It would be even better if they could force him to hand them over.
But that wasn't what Princess Ni Huang was thinking.
Counting from one to ten was already her limit. If that lad still refused to cooperate, he wouldn't be able to blame her.
"Hmph, I must make him suffer a little!"
Princess Ni Huang clenched her fists tightly as she thought.
Wang Chong fell silent. Even though Princess Ni Huang didn't say anything, Wang Chong could sense the malice in her eyes.
"It's impossible for me to escape..."
Wang Chong stood there as thoughts ran through his mind. Even though he had only interacted with them twice, Wang Chong could tell that the cultivation of the royal princess and the old nanny had far surpassed the True Martial realm, reaching an unfathomable level.
Before him, the strength of the two of them was overwhelming.
"It seems like this matter won't end peacefully."
Wang Chong's heart sank. In the face of absolute power, everything was useless. Furthermore, the young lady before him was a descendant of the royal family. Most restraints and restrictions were useless against her.
But it wasn't his style to just sit and wait for death.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through Wang Chong's mind, and he had an idea.
"Hmph, Princess Ni Huang, the spirit vein isn't of much use to someone of your cultivation. If I'm not wrong, you must be here for the Second Prince, right? "
"I was wondering what you were going to say. Who doesn't know that the Second Prince is my elder brother from the same mother? If you are trying to pull some tricks, I advise you to give up on the thought. "
Flicking her finger, gongzi Ni Huang said disdainfully.
"Right, it's nine now. There's only one number left. Have you thought it through?"
"As expected!"
Hearing those words, Wang Chong's heart calmed down.
Back then, he wasn't too involved in the affairs of the royal palace, so his knowledge of them was limited. He needed the other party to admit it personally before he could match them up.
"The Second Prince is indeed here for him!"
Wang Chong thought.
The royal family was the most discordant in the world, and it was also the most scheming against one another. Princess Ni Huang could never have imagined that her casual words had opened up many secrets in Wang Chong's heart.
If Wang Chong recalled correctly, the Second Prince had suffered from some kind of serious illness when he was sixteen or seventeen. This illness placed him in an extremely disadvantageous position in the intense struggle for the throne.
It was also due to this that his younger sister, Princess Ni Huang, sympathized with her elder brother from the same mother, and she was eager to help him.
The reason why she was demanding the spirit vein from him was because of the Second Prince.
However, Princess Ni Huang probably didn't know that the Second Prince's illness had long been cured, but he had never shown it to the other party.
On top of that, he knew that Princess Ni Huang was favored by the Second Prince, so he had been hiding it from her and making use of her.
But on the surface, the Second Prince had always acted like an elder brother, doting on Princess Ni Huang.
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