342: Possessing a treasure is a crime

"Big Brother, I'll save such a precious Medicinal Pill to take at a critical moment," Ah Fei said proudly.

"You brat, if you get the chance, you should just take it. Don't you know the principle that 'possession of a jade is a crime'?" Li Xunhuan glanced at their surroundings.

Many people here were from the Jianghu, and Ah Fei's actions just now had clearly been overheard.

They wouldn't dare to make a move here, but once they left the Kingdom, things might change.

After all, wealth stirs the heart; who could remain indifferent to a Medicinal Pill that could increase one's cultivation by sixty years?

In the eyes of those in the Martial Forest, nothing was more attractive than increasing one's strength.

Ah Fei also realized at this moment that he had gotten a bit carried away just now.

He calmly scanned the surroundings and, sure enough, some people were staring at him suspiciously.

Ah Fei's expression immediately turned somewhat sour.

"Hmph, Big Brother is right to remind me. I'll take the Medicinal Pill later."

"When that time comes, I'd like to see who still dares to target this pill," Ah Fei said with a cold face and a hint of killing intent in his voice.

Those Martial Forest people also knew they had been discovered. None of them dared to look toward Ah Fei anymore, and some even got up to leave.

Clearly, they didn't believe Ah Fei would actually take the pill.

Therefore, they had to hurry and spread the news.

They knew Prince Duan had risen too quickly and must possess some incredible secret; they didn't dare move against Prince Duan himself, so they could only keep watch nearby.

If anything unusual happened, they would report it immediately.

Through investigation, they had learned that Prince Duan possessed a type of Medicinal Pill that could rapidly increase strength, possibly rivaling the Shaolin Temple's Minor Restoration Pill, or even surpassing it.

Now that Ah Fei had suddenly produced this pill—one bestowed by Prince Duan—it must be of immense value, very likely the kind that allows for rapid strength gains.

Such a pill was an existence that could be sought but not easily found; naturally, they had to spread the word.

However, Ah Fei wasn't worried about these people coming to rob him. He now had absolute confidence in dealing with them.

He was already in the Great Grandmaster Realm. After taking the pill later, he would at least reach the Middle Stage or Late Stage of the Great Grandmaster Realm, or perhaps even higher.

So, he wasn't worried at all. Whoever dared to come, he would simply kill them.

Since the incident with Lin Xianer, Ah Fei's state of mind had changed, becoming more decisive. He was no longer as indecisive as before.

"Good, good brother. You've finally grown up," Li Xunhuan smiled and patted Ah Fei on the shoulder.

"Big Brother, you're teasing me again. If I hadn't grown after experiencing that incident, it would be too embarrassing," Ah Fei said, feeling a bit self-conscious.

"Haha, little brother Ah Fei, a man must go through things. Relationships are the same; you only grow through experience."

"Don't take it too much to heart. It's just a woman. There are so many women in the world; why be sad over a rotten woman?"

"Come, let's drink. Aside from anything else, in the Kingdom, no one dares to lay a hand on you unless they've lost their will to live," Xiao Yuanshan smiled and patted Ah Fei's shoulder.

"Senior, please don't poke fun at me. I wouldn't want to experience that kind of thing again," Ah Fei said bashfully, scratching his head awkwardly.

"Haha... come, come, come, let's say no more. Drink, drink! It's rare to have such peaceful days; we can't waste them," Xiao Yuanshan couldn't help but laugh loudly.

The three of them drank there, and the Prince's Mansion regained its usual liveliness.

Dao Baifeng looked at Xiao Meng with a smile and took her hand.

"Sister, you've really worked hard this time. If it weren't for my lack of strength, I definitely wouldn't have let you go alone."

"You won't blame me for making you travel so far, will you?"

"Sister, you must be joking. We are sisters; this is only what I should do," Xiao Meng's lips curled up slightly as she looked at Dao Baifeng with a smile.

"Prince, it's all thanks to Xiao Meng this time. You must reward and compensate her well," Dao Baifeng said, looking at Duan Zhengchun with a smile.

"Yes, indeed. Although she didn't help with much, even if there's no merit, there's the effort of the labor."

"Now that the culprit has been dealt with, a reward is naturally in order," Duan Zhengchun nodded.

"Wait, Prince, are you praising her or insulting her?" Dao Baifeng gave Duan Zhengchun a frustrated look.

"Praising her, of course. Don't misinterpret my meaning."

"Xiao Meng worked hard this time, so she naturally deserves a good reward," Duan Zhengchun looked at Xiao Meng with a smile.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun's gaze, Xiao Meng's face turned red, and her heart rate quickened.

The thought of the reward Duan Zhengchun might give her made her heart beat even faster.

"It was just my duty; there's no need for this."

"Um, I'm a bit tired. I'll head back to rest first," Xiao Meng said, then stood up and left in a bit of a fluster.

Watching Xiao Meng's behavior, Dao Baifeng and the others were stunned for a moment before they couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Haha... Sister is shy! Prince, what are you waiting for?" Dao Baifeng looked at Duan Zhengchun with a playful smile.

"What nonsense are you talking? Am I that kind of person? I'm a proper man," Duan Zhengchun said with a serious face as he stood up.

"Prince, where are you going? You just got back and haven't even sat for a while, and now you're leaving?" Zhao Min looked at Duan Zhengchun teasingly.

"Um, wait a moment, I have an urgent need to use the latrine," Duan Zhengchun said awkwardly as he hurried away.

"Prince, is it a real urgency or a fake one?" A Li couldn't help but tease.

Hearing A Li's words, Duan Zhengchun stumbled and almost fell face-first. His pace quickened, and he vanished in a flash.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun in such a disheveled state, everyone couldn't help but giggle.

"Haha... I didn't expect the Prince to have such an awkward day."

"Yeah, it looks like during this trip, the Prince must have been stifled quite badly."

"Heehee, Sister, why don't you say that to the Prince's face? If you dare say it to him, I'll truly admire you," A Li said to Dao Baifeng with a mischievous grin.

"You girl, if you dare say it to the Prince's face, how about I let you take the position of Eldest Sister?" Dao Baifeng rolled her eyes at A Li.

"Uh, never mind then. I wouldn't dare take the Eldest Sister's position."

"If the Prince found out, I'd be punished again."

Recalling the scenes of being dominated by Duan Zhengchun every time, A Li felt a wave of lingering fear.

However, within that fear, there was also a hint of anticipation.

A Li was startled by her own thought, wondering if something was wrong with her mind.

"Haha... Sister A Li, aren't you usually fearless? Why do you get scared when this is mentioned? As expected, it takes the Prince to keep you in line," Xiao Zhao looked at A Li with a smile.

"Hmph, as if you aren't afraid!" A Li curled her lip.

"Of course I'm afraid, but I'm not as arrogant as you, Sister A Li," Xiao Zhao said with a shrug.