264: Chapter 0264 The Third One

There was no time to think, because Liao Meier had already lunged with a blade!

At this distance, and given the woman's impressive martial arts, even if Ji Wujiu were still alive, he wouldn't have been able to save him!

Lin Xiao opened his eyes and clamped his hand onto Liao Meier's wrist!

"Clang!" The dagger fell to the ground.

Liao Meier's face showed pure astonishment, and when she saw the bottomless, deep, starry eyes of "Prince Bai," her delicate body trembled!

"Your Highness!? What happened?"

The guards outside had clearly heard the commotion and were rushing over.

"Do not enter!" Lin Xiao shouted in Prince Bai's voice.

Seeing that "Prince Bai" was fine, the guards outside silently retreated.

Liao Meier's expression was a mix of shock and suspicion as she asked with a trembling voice, "You... you are not His Highness, who are you?"

Lin Xiao glanced at the woman's file and was quite surprised.

[Liao Meier, 26 years old, traitor of Ten Thousand Poison Cave, concubine of Prince Bai, aptitude: Heaven Grade, Hundred Poison Saint Body (Sealed)]

[Technique 1: Ten Thousand Poison Technique (44 years of cultivation), ultimate technique of Ten Thousand Poison Cave, requires nourishing poison with poison. Grade: Earth Grade (Upgradable)]

[Technique 2: Charming Maiden Technique (38 years of cultivation), a seduction technique created by the founder of Ten Thousand Poison Cave, allows for absorbing Yang to nourish Yin. Grade: Earth Grade]

[Trait: Immunity to All Poisons (Special), Poison Master, Gu Master]

A mere concubine of Prince Bai actually possessed Heaven Grade aptitude?

The "Hundred Poison Saint Body" was a man-made Heaven Grade aptitude, extremely suitable for practicing poison techniques.

It required starting from childhood, being fed various poisons, and only the chosen one who survived in the end could possess it.

The reason Liao Meier could be "immune to all poisons" was because of this special constitution.

However, for some reason, the energy in her body was chaotic, causing her to fall into a "sealed" state where she could not utilize her full strength.

"Answer my two questions. If you satisfy me, you will live."

"If I discover that you are deceiving me, I will kill you immediately."

Lin Xiao said with an icy gaze.

The oppressive aura of a Great Grandmaster made Liao Meier's legs go weak, and she didn't dare to resist, nodding obediently.

"First, why did you want to kill Prince Bai?"

"You really aren't..."

"Answer me!"

Liao Meier shuddered in fear and had to say through gritted teeth, with tears in her eyes:

"I hate him. He deceived me, used me, humiliated me, tormented me... I want him dead!"

Lin Xiao looked at the intense hatred in the woman's eyes, sensed for a moment, and then pulled up her sleeve.

On her lotus-white arm, there were shocking whip marks!

Liao Meier hurriedly reached out to cover them, but there were too many; she couldn't hide them, and tears fell "plop, plop."

"The second question."

Lin Xiao showed no pity and asked, "Why did you defect from the Ten Thousand Poison Cave?"

Liao Meier was stunned, "You... how did you know I..."

"Answer me!"

Liao Meier had no choice but to say pitifully, "I was once the Saintess of the Ten Thousand Poison Cave, but my master was accidentally killed."

"The Great Elder monopolized power and didn't want me to inherit the position of sect leader, so he suppressed me at every turn."

"He even planted the 'Soul-Gu Poison' in me, causing my internal energy to be sealed, claiming it was to train my ability to dispel the poison myself."

"Fortunately, I had many admirers, so I chose a man with high martial arts skills to take me away from the Ten Thousand Poison Cave."

Lin Xiao frowned, "Then how did you become Prince Bai's concubine?"

"That's the third question..."

"Cut the crap!"

Liao Meier continued somewhat reluctantly, "I... I was still young then, and I wasn't willing to spend my whole life living on simple tea and rice."

"I took advantage of when that man went out, escaped from the Million Mountains, and then headed north all the way."

"Actually, at first, I wanted to go to the palace for the selection, but Emperor Hong wasn't very interested in women, so I didn't have a chance."

"That's why I came to Yong Province, became a top courtesan, and then... ended up by Prince Bai's side."

"I thought that with my methods, I would eventually become the Princess of Bai, but I didn't expect... he was just using me from beginning to end."

"That beast Prince Bai... in his heart, there is only himself and his grand ambition. For the throne, he would sacrifice everyone in the world!!"

Lin Xiao sneered, "You aren't much cleaner than him."

Liao Meier's face turned pale, and she said mournfully, "Yes, I regret it day and night, but it's all too late..."

"Is Prince Bai having only you as a concubine?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Of course not. There were a few others, but they were just ordinary women. After being tormented a few times, they couldn't bear the humiliation and committed suicide."

Liao Meier said self-deprecatingly, "Only a miserable woman like me, who was fed poison from childhood and locked up with poisonous creatures, could endure until today."

Lin Xiao felt a sigh in his heart; this was a case of the pitiful having their hateful aspects.

"So... you are very familiar with Prince Bai's affairs?"

Liao Meier nodded, "I suppose so..."

"I killed him."

Liao Meier's beautiful eyes widened, "Re... really?"

"Ji Wujiu is also dead. Otherwise, do you think the commotion just now could have been hidden from that old man?"

Liao Meier was full of disbelief, "You... who exactly are you?"

Lin Xiao did not answer, but instead said, "I need to issue a few orders in the name of Prince Bai. Do you have a way to make them authentic?"

Liao Meier thought for a moment, "Prince Bai rarely writes his own decrees usually, except to his secret guards. As long as there is the Prince's seal, it is not difficult."

"Then I will dictate, and you write it in his tone. Can you do that?"

Liao Meier asked cautiously, "If I agree... can you not kill me?"

"If you do it well, I will spare your life. If you mess it up, I will kill you immediately!" Lin Xiao was very direct.

Liao Meier swallowed, and nodded obediently.

Now that she didn't have to resort to mutual destruction, naturally, she didn't want to die.

After all, once Prince Bai was dead, she would be free...

She didn't know who this "fake Prince Bai" in front of her was, but he was so powerful that he could even kill Ji Wujiu; he must be a big shot!

If she could get close to him...

With this thought in mind, Liao Meier's face immediately glowed again, and her steps toward the desk became extra seductive, as if she wanted to break her water-snake waist.

Lin Xiao watched the woman's voluptuous, swaying back and naturally sensed her intentions.

What a seductive woman, she is direct enough!

However, ambitious people are easier to control, and Lin Xiao did not mind.

Two hours later.

The main assembly hall of the Bai Princes Mansion.

Lin Xiao, wearing a python robe, sat at the head, and below were a dozen of Prince Bai's trusted aides, as well as the inspector general of Yong Province and other provincial officials.

These people were all identified by Liao Meier, all of whom had participated in the spread of the plague and had offered various strategies for Prince Bai.

"Your Highness, I wonder why you have summoned us? Could it be because of the Zhenbei Army moving south?"

The inspector general of Yong Province, Wang Shen, asked with a nervous expression.

Lin Xiao signaled to Liao Meier, and the woman immediately placed a piece of paper on the table in the middle.

"Gentlemen, please take a look first."