318: Guihai Yidao: One person does the work, one person takes the blame.

"You can choose to take them now to break through your Realms, or save them for a critical moment."

"You and Xiao Meng shall head to the Jin Imperial Palace and kill the Emperor of Jin, Emperor of Jin."

"However, there is one thing to note: if it is impossible, retreat first. Your lives are more important." Dao Baifeng's face was cold, and her tone was unquestionable.

Xiao Yuanshan and Li Xunhuan did not expect that the first time the Princess Consort sought them out, it would be to assassinate the Emperor of Jin together.

It seemed the Emperor of Jin must have done something unforgivable.

"Yes, we guarantee the mission's completion."

Li Xunhuan and Xiao Yuanshan didn't ask questions; they agreed immediately.

They didn't need to ask anything; they only needed to know what they had to do.

Dao Baifeng took out two qi condensing pills and handed them to Xiao Yuanshan and Li Xunhuan.

"Sister Xiao Meng, I'll have to trouble you this time."

"As I said before, safety is the most important. The Prince is here for everything; as long as he is around, we will be fine."

"What we are doing now is just sharing the Prince's burdens. After all, we aren't sure if there are peerless Masters in the Jin Imperial Court."

"So, act with caution in everything." Dao Baifeng held Xiao Meng's hand with a look of concern.

"Don't worry, Sister. I know what to do."

"As long as it's not an Earth Immortal Realm Master, no one can stop me if I want to leave," Xiao Meng said with a smile and a nod.

"Then I am relieved, but you must still be careful," Dao Baifeng nodded.

Immediately, Xiao Meng, Li Xunhuan, and Xiao Yuanshan left the Prince's Mansion.

In the Western Xia Imperial Palace, Li Qiushui's face instantly darkened when she received the letter.

"Heh, good, very good. Emperor of Jin, you dare to move against my man? You truly are tired of living."

"However, since Dao Baifeng said I should oversee the Prince's Mansion, I'll head there first to see what's going on."

Immediately, Li Qiushui ordered Western Xia to assemble a hundred thousand elite troops to head to the Kingdom border and wait for orders.

When Iron Tree Helian received Li Qiushui's order, he was very surprised, not knowing what the Empress Dowager meant by suddenly giving such an order.

However, in Western Xia, he knew very well that the real person in charge was the Empress Dowager, Li Qiushui.

She was also the mother of the current emperor.

The news of the Jin Kingdom suddenly assembling a million-strong army immediately caught the attention of all the imperial dynasties.

After all, such a large-scale military movement was no small matter.

In the Dragon Guard Manor of the Great Ming, three days passed in the blink of an eye. Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, and Shangguan Haitang appeared at the Dragon Guard Manor with grim expressions.

"Three days are up. Have you investigated and found out who is behind the Tian Zun Organization?" Zhu Wushi looked at the three with a gloomy face.

"It is my incompetence. If Foster Father wants to punish someone, just punish me alone."

"This matter has nothing to do with Haitang or Big Brother."

"I will take full responsibility for my own actions," Guihai Yidao said, acting very upright.

However, this was not the result Zhu Wushi wanted.

What's the use of throwing you into the Celestial Prison? I want to establish a connection with Duan Zhengchun.

"I beg Foster Father for mercy. The responsibility for this matter lies with me; it has nothing to do with Yidao."

"I am willing to follow Foster Father's suggestion. I will go to Prince Duan and explain this matter clearly." Shangguan Haitang stepped forward anxiously to plead for Guihai Yidao.

"I don't agree! If you're going to find Duan Zhengchun, you might as well just kill me!" Guihai Yidao roared emotionally.

He knew very well that if Haitang really went to find Duan Zhengchun, his goddess would be finished.

He would never allow his goddess to be ruined by a profligate prince like that.

"Impudent! Yidao, do you know the consequences of doing this?" Zhu Wushi shouted angrily, and the pressure of the Heavenly Human Realm Peak suddenly erupted.

Instantly, Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, and Shangguan Haitang felt a terrifying pressure strike them, forcing all three to kneel on the ground, completely unable to resist.

"Foster Father, you cannot sacrifice Haitang."

"We are the Dragon Guard Manor. We can definitely investigate the Tian Zun Organization's affairs; it will just take a bit longer."

"But there is absolutely no need to sacrifice Haitang's personal happiness." Guihai Yidao's face was flushed red, as if these two sentences had exhausted all his strength.

"Sacrifice personal happiness? How do you know Haitang won't be happy following Prince Duan?"

"A figure like Prince Duan—which woman in the world wouldn't want to follow him?"

"Following him, what would you lack? Money, power, and strength are all within reach."

"What else do you want? Even the Sect Head of the Daoist Heavenly Sect could become Prince Duan's woman. Haitang is just a Mysterious-rank secret agent; in terms of status, she is the one reaching up."

"It is her honor that Prince Duan has taken an interest in her."

"How did it become a sacrifice in your mouth? Since ancient times, marriage has been decided by parents and matchmakers. Since I am your Foster Father, I have the right to decide your marriage."

"If not for the matter of Duan Zhengchun and the Tian Zun Organization, I would not interfere in your emotional issues."

"But now that there is this opportunity, I will not watch you go astray and let such a good chance slip away," Zhu Wushi said coldly.

"Foster Father, please reconsider," Duan Tianya pleaded.

"Enough! Whoever dares to obstruct me further will be thrown into the Celestial Prison." Zhu Wushi's face was cold, a chilling light flashing in his eyes.

If he weren't afraid of affecting his plan, he really would have wanted to destroy this brat. His wings had truly grown strong enough to dare defy his orders.

Duan Tianya opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

Because he wasn't sure if Haitang following Duan Zhengchun would really change her fate and allow her to reach the Peak of martial arts.

However, Guihai Yidao did not think so; she was his goddess, his beloved woman.

Although he didn't know Haitang's feelings for him yet, he absolutely could not just hand over his goddess like this.

If he did that, what kind of man would he be?

"Yidao, don't be impulsive. This matter isn't just about my own happiness; it also concerns the stability of the entire Martial World."

"The moment we became Imperial Secret Agents, it was destined that we must only obey orders and cannot refuse."

"As long as it's not something that harms the court or the people, we have no reason to refuse."

"Furthermore, we all know what the Tian Zun Organization has been doing in the Jianghu over the years."

"If we don't eradicate this organization soon, who knows how many more people will be harmed."

"Foster Father gave us a chance before, but we were useless and failed to find the truth within the allotted time."

"Since a promise was made, it must be fulfilled," Shangguan Haitang said helplessly, trying to persuade Guihai Yidao.

Guihai Yidao looked at Shangguan Haitang with bloodshot eyes, boundless rage suppressed in his heart.

He knew that all of this was because of Duan Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi.

The main culprit was still Duan Zhengchun. If Duan Zhengchun hadn't made such a request, Zhu Wushi wouldn't have used his status to force the goddess in his heart to do something she was unwilling to do.

Now, the only way was to kill Duan Zhengchun. That way, no one would force Haitang to marry.