151: The Su family has a daughter who has grown up; will we ever see her again?

As the news spread, it became increasingly fantastic, and Li Qing's image in the mouths of the crowd was infinitely deified.

Some said he was a peerless powerhouse who could shatter mountains with a single punch.

Some said he was a trump card secretly cultivated by the Crown Prince to deal with the Grand Princess.

Some even said that he wasn't human at all, but an ancient Vicious Beast in human form!

In short, the name Li Qing, along with the title "Marquis Wuan," resounded throughout the entire capital overnight, known to everyone.

Everyone understood that in the top circles of the capital, a ruthless character had appeared whom no one dared to provoke... Inside the study of the Eastern Palace.

As Crown Prince Xia Yuan listened to Elder Xuan's report, the smile on his face never faded.

"Hahaha! Good! Excellent!"

He clapped and laughed, his mood reaching a peak of delight.

"I knew that Li Qing, this blade, would never disappoint me!"

"Beautiful! This move was played absolutely beautifully!"

He had originally only intended to use Li Qing to annoy the Grand Princess.

He never expected that Li Qing would give him such a massive surprise!

He had directly led people to block the gates of the Residence of the Vice Minister of Personnel, forcing Liu Xing to apologize in public!

By beating Liu Xing down in such a serendipitous way,

he was effectively taking the face of the Grand Princess's faction and grinding it into the dirt with spiked boots!

"My dear sister must be jumping with rage right now, isn't she?"

Xia Yuan's mood became even more pleasant.

"In response to Your Highness," Elder Xuan said with a bow.

"According to news from the palace, Her Highness the Grand Princess was in a towering rage upon learning of this!"

"Hahahaha!" Xia Yuan laughed even more happily.

"This woman is so narrow-minded; how can she achieve great things?"

He shook his head, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Send down an order to deliver the Eastern Palace's sacred healing medicine to the Grand Princess."

"Tell her to take good care of her health and not to ruin her body over such a small matter."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Elder Xuan chuckled inwardly; the Crown Prince's move was truly a way to kill the heart after the body... Meanwhile, inside the underground palace of the "Shadow Kill" organization.

The Gold-Masked Chief Steward looked at the latest intelligence just delivered. For the first time, a solemn expression appeared on the face beneath that solid gold mask.

"Marquis Wuan, Crown Prince's Guest Elder?"

He murmured to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest of his throne.

The matter had become even more troublesome than he had imagined.

If assassinating Li Qing before was merely a difficult task to restore the organization's reputation,

then now, this mission had become entangled in the imperial struggle for succession!

Assassinating an ordinary Spirit Transformation Realm expert and assassinating a Guest Elder personally appointed by the Crown Prince were completely different in nature!

Once they failed or the news leaked, their "Shadow Kill" organization might face the thunderous strike of the entire Great Xia Dynasty's official forces!

"Chief Steward, the Earth-Grade mission... shall we still continue?" the Silver-Masked Assassin below asked cautiously.

The Gold Mask fell silent.

After a long time, he finally let out a cold snort.

"The arrow is on the string; it must be fired!"

"There is no turning back once the bow is drawn!"

"The reputation of 'Shadow Kill' cannot be destroyed in my hands!"

A flash of crazed ruthlessness crossed his eyes.

"Pass down my command! Double the mission bounty again!"

"Four thousand Spirit Stones! Four spirit breaking pills! The Profound Rank High Grade Treasure Artifact 'Soul Chasing Crossbow'! Plus the position of Silver-Masked Director!"

"Within three days, I want to see Li Qing's head!"

...As the night deepened, the candlelight flickered in the guest room of the Su family.

Li Qing pocketed the five hundred Spirit Stones and the pile of rare medicinal ingredients, a sense of satisfaction welling up in his heart.

Murder and arson bring a golden belt; the ancients truly did not deceive me.

This capital is indeed paved with gold; a casual trip yields a bountiful harvest.

He glanced at the bright moon outside the window, his gaze becoming somewhat profound.

The waters of this capital were even muddier than he had imagined.

The Grand Princess, the Crown Prince, the Vice Minister of Personnel, and that "Shadow Kill" organization lurking in the shadows, eyeing him greedily.

An invisible giant net seemed to have already enveloped him.

However, he didn't care.

The muddier the water, the better for catching fish.

These so-called powerful factions were, in his eyes, nothing more than mobile "resource packs."

What he needed to do now was to find a stable base as quickly as possible and then summon his dragon turtle avatar from Jinling City, thousands of miles away.

That was his true trump card, his greatest reliance for daring to act without restraint in this capital!

Focusing on evolution was the true path.

Although the Su family pharmacy was warm, it was not a long-term solution after all.

It was too small and too conspicuous; after today's commotion, it had likely been targeted by countless eyes.

Continuing to stay here would only bring endless trouble to the Su family.

It was time to leave.

Having made up his mind, Li Qing stood up and pushed open the door.

In the living room, the three members of Su Daqiang's family were sitting together, whispering about something. Seeing Li Qing come out, they hurriedly stood up, their faces carrying a hint of awkwardness and unease.

"Mar... Marquis..."

Su Daqiang rubbed his hands, not knowing how to start.

"Uncle Su, there's no need to be so formal." Li Qing waved his hand, his expression remaining calm.

"I'm preparing to leave."

"Leave?!" The three members of the Su family were all stunned.

"Marquis, where... where are you going?" Su Daqiang asked hurriedly.

"The outside must be crawling with the Liu Family's people right now. It's too dangerous for you to go out!"

"Yes, Young Master!" Su Linger also took a step forward, her bright eyes filled with worry.

"Just stay at our house. Although it's simple, it's at least safe. You can leave after the heat dies down."

Seeing the heartfelt concern on their faces, Li Qing felt a trace of warmth in his heart.

He shook his head and said calmly, "It's fine."

"If I stay here, it will only bring you greater trouble."

"Besides, the Top 100 battles of the Great Xia Martial Competition are in two days."

"As for the Liu Family..." He paused, the corner of his mouth curving slightly.

"If they still dare to come, I'll just deal with them."

Seeing Li Qing's breezy manner, as if he didn't care about anything, Su Daqiang opened his mouth but ultimately could only let out a long sigh.

He knew that a person like Li Qing was by no means a fish in a small pond.

"Since the Marquis has made up his mind, then... then I won't keep you any longer."

Su Daqiang pulled out a gray cloth bag from his bosom and handed it to Li Qing with both hands.

"Marquis, inside this is the compensation you just gave us; we cannot take it. You saved our family, which is already a kindness as vast as the heavens. How can we take your money?"

"Yes, Young Master, please take this; consider it a small contribution we can make for you in the capital," Su's mother echoed from the side.