102: Life is like a play; it all comes down to acting skills!

"The Prince Pei's Mansion's steward is here. It seems Prince Pei is going to personally intervene!"

"After all, he's his trusted subordinate. If Shen Tianxing really took him down like this, wouldn't Prince Pei lose all Face?"

"I don't think so. Shen Tianxing is no ordinary person. With the imperial edict in hand, Prince Pei can't protect Lin Xiuquan!"

"That depends on whether Shen Tianxing is truly ruthless!"

Duan Rui's appearance, while somewhat surprising, was actually within reason upon closer thought.

This is Pei Wang City!

More than an hour had passed since Shen Tianxing appeared. Even if Prince Pei were deaf, he would have heard the commotion here!

Shen Tianxing knew this as well.

All of this, he was doing for Prince Pei to see!

"Lord Shen, Prince Pei requests your presence. Please do him the honor."

Duan Rui's arrival was partly to invite Shen Tianxing, but primarily to rescue Lin Xiuquan.

Before the imperial edict, Lin Xiuquan, despite his Carefree Realm cultivation, was helpless!!!

"So Prince Pei was here after all?"

Shen Tianxing feigned surprise.

Did Shen Tianxing not know whether he was here or not?

Prince Pei was clearly trying to avoid him, but unfortunately, Lin Xiuquan killing someone in front of him gave him leverage.

He couldn't avoid showing up now!

Duan Rui wiped the sweat from his forehead and chuckled, "Prince Pei was handling official business earlier, and we didn't dare disturb him. When he learned that Lord Shen had arrived, he reprimanded us severely. That's why he sent This Official to invite you."

"Please do him the honor, Lord!"

Shen Tianxing gave him a meaningful look, but had no intention of making things difficult for him.

A mere steward was of no interest.

Prince Pei sending such a subordinate to greet him truly showed that he didn't take him seriously!

"Very well, then lead the way. This Official Shen also wishes to experience the splendor of Prince Pei's Mansion."

Duan Rui was overjoyed; as long as Shen Tianxing didn't refuse, it was good.

He glanced at the ashen-faced Lin Xiuquan not far away and added, "Lord, Prince Pei already knows about Lin Xiuquan's actions. Please hand him over to This Official, and I will take him back for Prince Pei to discipline."

Discipline?

What a joke!

If he were truly handed over to Prince Pei, could Lin Xiuquan still be disciplined?

Is he playing games?

"This Official is in charge of criminal judgments. Lin Xiuquan first committed murder, then defied the imperial will. His crimes are unforgivable!"

"Seize him for me!"

Shen Tianxing, holding the imperial edict, gave the command with a cold Face.

Before the imperial edict, who dared to say no?

Boom!!!

Following the Three Divisions Experts, those ten thousand household commanders directly made their move!

The Qimen Division enveloped Lin Xiuquan with a Qimen Formation, sealing his Meridians!

Lin Xiuquan's expression changed, but he dared not resist. Yet, he still held onto hope; as long as he could see Prince Pei, he would be fine!

"Let's go, lead the way!"

"Yes!"

Duan Rui dared not say more, cautiously leading the way.

Ling Feiyang quickly brought the carriage over.

"Ye Qingyu is injured. You all wait here first. Just a few people follow me will suffice."

Shen Tianxing didn't let them follow. He only took a few Three Divisions Experts and entered the city.

Prince Pei's Mansion was not some Dragon's Den to him!

There was no need to bring too many people.

As Shen Tianxing left, all the people who had been waiting there to watch the excitement immediately erupted!

His rumors were no longer a secret, known to all, but his way of doing things was being displayed for the first time in plain sight.

"How overbearing Shen Tianxing is! He doesn't even care about Prince Pei's Face. He truly is a newborn calf not afraid of the tiger!"

"Who told him he had the capital for it?"

"It seems Pei Wang City is about to become very lively."

"Prince Pei probably won't be so easy to deal with. Shen Tianxing may not gain much advantage either. Let's wait and see."

The Cultivators discussed animatedly, all speculating who would have the last laugh in this confrontation... Shen Tianxing rode into Pei Wang City in a carriage.

Half an hour later.

"Lord, we have arrived. Please alight."

Duan Rui served him with humility.

Shen Tianxing stepped out of the carriage and looked up, immediately seeing the Mansion.

The gate was grand, with Divine Beasts guarding the residence!

The three characters "Prince Pei's Mansion," outlined in gold, concealed a magnificent and powerful Sword Intent!

The Sword Intent was sharp, and the Killing Intent was like a blade!

"As expected of a Prince who once contended for the throne. Despite his injuries from back then, he still possesses such cultivation attainment. Not simple."

To observe the characters was like seeing the person!

Seeing these three characters, Shen Tianxing had already judged that Prince Pei's cultivation was very strong!

Even if he hadn't stepped into the Divine Profound Realm, he was probably not far off!

"Lord, please!"

Shen Tianxing nodded and stepped into Prince Pei's Mansion.

Behind him followed Lin Huaiyuan, Situ Feng, and other Three Departments experts.

Lin Xiuquan, with his Qi sealed, was bound with chains by them and also brought into the Mansion.

The vastness of Pei Wang City was only apparent to the naked eye.

And this Prince Pei's Mansion was not only large but also showcased the owner's extreme luxury!

Jade, rockeries, buildings, and lakes—everything imaginable was there!

If anyone who frequented the palace saw it, they would be surprised to find that everything here was almost a miniature version of the Imperial Palace!

If it weren't for the emperor being far away and the empress never visiting this place, everything displayed in this Mansion would probably be enough to warrant execution!

"Lord Shen, you have come from afar. This Prince has been remiss in welcoming you. My apologies, my apologies!"

Before a magnificent pavilion, Prince Pei had been waiting outside the hall for a long time. Seeing Shen Tianxing, he smiled and came forward to greet him.

The middle-aged Prince walked with the gait of a Dragon and a tiger, his eyes like stars and the moon, shining brightly.

He naturally possessed a noble Qi; not simple!

This was Shen Tianxing's first impression of Prince Pei, his assessment of him!

While he was surprised, Prince Pei was also looking at him.

A young powerful Cultivator, with astonishing talent, Qi like a mighty Dragon, and unparalleled wisdom!

An extraordinary figure had emerged by the empress's side!

At that moment, both gave each other very high affirmations!

"Your Highness, this mansion of yours has dazzled my eyes. I don't even want to leave."

Shen Tianxing's Face broke into a smile.

Prince Pei, however, waved his hand and said, "What are you saying, Lord Shen? Your presence is This Prince's honor. Lord Shen, you can stay as long as you wish. Just treat This Prince's Mansion as your own home! Hahaha..."

Tsk, tsk, tsk... Life is like a play, truly all about acting!

This Prince Pei truly deserved to be one of the contenders for the previous throne!

Although he ultimately failed, it's important to know that in any Imperial Dynasty, anyone who could participate in the struggle for the throne was absolutely no ordinary person.

Because ordinary people would have died on the way, never reaching this final step.

This was completely evident from his first meeting with Prince Pei.

As a Prince, showing such great enthusiasm for him, a minister of justice, was too abnormal, especially after he had arrested his subordinate.

Speaking of which, Lin Xiuquan, escorted by Situ Feng and others, followed behind, yet Prince Pei hadn't even given him a glance until now.

It was as if this person had nothing to do with him.

Shen Tianxing was not here to genuinely build a relationship with Prince Pei.

On the soul slaying platform, Prince Pei's name was prominently listed!!!

It enumerated countless crimes of Prince Pei, each stained with blood, his transgressions numerous and too many to record!

"Indeed, not a good person!"

"To not be a good Prince but instead become a dog of the Holy Heaven Demon Sect is truly surprising!"

The greatest crime displayed on the soul slaying platform was his dealings with the Holy Heaven Demon Sect.

This also allowed Shen Tianxing to discover more secrets related to the Holy Heaven Demon Sect!

This trip to the Mansion was well worth it!!!