192: The Crown Prince has arrived!

He understood!

The other party never intended to kill him!

They wanted to torment him!

They wanted to use him to torment Big Brother Li!

They wanted Big Brother Li to live in endless pain and self-reproach!

Attacking the heart!

This was the true strategy of attacking the heart!

“No...”

“No!!!”

Xiao Chen let out a desperate, bestial roar!

He couldn't imagine!

He couldn't imagine how heartbroken Big Brother Li would be when he saw him in this state and learned the news of the children's tragic deaths!

No!

I cannot—I absolutely cannot—become a tool to hurt Big Brother Li!

Death!

I must die!

An unprecedented, crazed light erupted in Xiao Chen's eyes!

The blood and Qi within his body, at this moment, actually began to flow backward!

He wanted to self-destruct!

He wanted to use his broken body to perish together with the devil before him!

“Hmm?”

The Man in Black seemed to notice the unusual movement within his body, and a trace of surprise flashed in his cold eyes.

“He is quite spirited.”

“A pity.”

“In front of me, you don't even have the right to die.”

The moment his voice fell.

The hand gripping Xiao Chen's neck suddenly loosened.

Then, it turned into an afterimage.

A chop struck Xiao Chen's back neck with incomparable precision.

“Bang!”

A muffled sound rang out.

Xiao Chen only felt his vision go dark.

All his consciousness, all his pain, and all his hatred were completely swallowed by boundless darkness in that instant.

His broken body softly collapsed.

The Man in Black caught him.

He held the unconscious Xiao Chen as if carrying a small chick.

His gaze calmly swept over the mountain path that had been transformed into an Asura Hell.

The sounds of fighting had gradually subsided.

The hundred elites from the City Lord's Mansion, along with the Peak of the Meridian Unblocking Realm Imperial Guards expert, had all fallen into pools of blood.

Not a single person survived.

“Clean it up.”

The Man in Black said lightly to the empty jungle.

“Yes.”

A similarly hoarse voice replied from the shadows.

Immediately after, more than a dozen black figures, like ghosts, emerged from the jungle.

They skillfully began processing the corpses at the scene and cleaning up all traces of the battle.

Their movements were efficient and professional.

As if they had done this countless times.

“How should we deal with these?”

A Man in Black asked, pointing at the children's corpses.

The Masked Leader turned his head and glanced at them.

Those small faces, still bearing fear and childish innocence.

His gaze showed no fluctuation whatsoever.

“Burn them with fire.”

“Yes.”

Soon.

A raging fire fiercely ignited in the silent mountain forest.

It completely devoured all the sin and all the evidence.

Leaving behind only a scorched, shocking patch of ground.

And a wisp of ashes scattered by the wind.

“Let's go.”

The Masked Leader, carrying the unconscious Xiao Chen, turned around.

“To the Royal Capital.”

“The real show has just begun.”

His figure flickered, merging into the boundless night, and vanished.

As if he had never been there... Guanhai Garden, underground secret chamber.

Li Qing slowly exhaled a breath of Turbid Qi carrying a faint golden light. In his dark eyes, stars seemed to rise and fall, making them too profound to look directly at.

He slowly stood up.

“Kacha!”

A soft sound.

The bones in his body shifted.

It was a good thing he had prepared Medicinal Pills beforehand; the hunger was only alleviated after consuming the Medicinal Pills.

This period of adjustment lasted several days.

He lowered his head and looked at his hands, which had become longer and more powerful.

He felt the terrifying power within him that seemed capable of tearing apart stars and shattering the sun and moon!

He gently clenched his fist.

“Boom!”

Inside the secret chamber, the air was instantly blasted, producing a dull sonic boom!

An invisible fist wind violently smashed against the wall made of Profound Iron, leaving a clearly visible fist print!

“Two million jin, terrifying!” Li Qing muttered to himself.

A slow smile curved at the corner of his mouth.

Li Qing then pushed open the door of the secret chamber and walked out.

At this time, only two days remained until his wedding day with the Seventh Princess.

The entire Guanhai Garden had been completely redecorated by the Inner Servants sent from the palace.

Red lanterns and streamers were hung everywhere, filling the atmosphere with joyous celebration, which seemed somewhat out of place with Li Qing's cold temperament.

As soon as he reached the backyard, he saw the Crown Prince, Xia Yuan, sitting in the stone pavilion, leisurely sipping tea.

“Brother-in-law, you've finally finished your seclusion.”

Seeing Li Qing emerge, Xia Yuan immediately showed an enthusiastic smile.

He put down his teacup, stood up to greet him, and sized up Li Qing, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

“Haven't seen you in a few days, Brother-in-law, you seem to have gotten much stronger?”

He could sense that although the Li Qing before him had restrained his aura, the oppressive feeling emanating from his every move was several times more terrifying than it had been on the day of the Martial Selection!

Especially his height, which had surged to nearly two meters, and his physique, which was as perfect as that of Gods and Devils, caused even him, the Crown Prince, to feel a hint of jealousy.

But fortunately, he was still a bit inferior compared to himself!

Xia Yuan encouraged himself inwardly.

“Just a slight Breakthrough.”

“Haha, Brother-in-law, you are truly modest.” Xia Yuan laughed heartily, pulled Li Qing to sit down in the stone pavilion, and personally poured him a cup of fragrant tea.

“I came today for two reasons: first, to see how your preparations are going, and if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask this Prince.”

“Second, I wanted to have a talk with you.”

Xia Yuan's expression became slightly more serious.

“Brother-in-law, do you know how much turmoil your marriage to Seventh Sister has caused in the Imperial Court?”

Li Qing picked up the teacup, took a sip, and remained silent, gesturing for him to continue.

“My dear elder sister, the Grand Princess's Faction, has suffered a massive blow because of this matter. And because of you, my own prestige in the Imperial Court has reached an unprecedented Peak.”

“It can be said that your union with Seventh Sister is not just a romance; it is a political marriage that will determine the future direction of the national fortune!”

Xia Yuan looked at Li Qing, his eyes sincere.

“However, I sincerely hope that you can treat Seventh Sister with genuine affection.”

“She has been frail since childhood and is simple-natured. She is one of the few relatives I have in this world.”

“As long as you treat her well, I can promise you that in the future, no matter what happens, I, Xia Yuan, will always stand by your side!”

These words were spoken from the heart.

They were also meant to show Li Qing his greatest sincerity.

Li Qing looked at him and nodded.

“Your Highness, rest assured.”

“She is my wife.”

These simple words were as heavy as a thousand jun!

Hearing this, Xia Yuan felt greatly relieved, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.

“Good! With your promise, I can relax!”

However, just then.

“Bang!”

A Guard from the mansion rushed over from the front courtyard, looking panicked. He was so hasty that he even tripped and fell onto the ground.