354: This technique is comfortable.

"Oh? Is Your Highness not afraid that I might run off without fulfilling my promise?" Shangguan Haitang looked at Duan Zhengchun with surprise.

She hadn't expected Duan Zhengchun to directly tell her the truth.

Is he really not afraid of her running away?

"Heh... You can go out and ask around now. On the Nine Provinces Continent, who dares to default on this Prince's debt?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Shangguan Haitang confidently.

Shangguan Haitang's expression changed, and she immediately realized that what she had just said was somewhat foolish.

Given Duan Zhengchun's current reputation, who would dare to default on a debt?

Even if she dared to default, many people would proactively step forward to capture her, just to build a connection with Duan Zhengchun.

The current Duan Zhengchun is an extremely popular figure throughout the entire Nine Provinces Continent.

Not only people of the Jianghu, but even the great Imperial Courts are thinking of approaching Duan Zhengchun and establishing good relations with him.

Who dares to offend him? That would truly be like the God of Longevity eating arsenic—tired of living.

"Alright, I agree," Shangguan Haitang said, taking a deep breath.

"Clever. No wonder you could become the Manor Lord of the Number One Manor Under Heaven, managing intelligence for the Martial World, and recruiting those who are considered the best in various professions across the Martial World."

"Miss Haitang is a smart person, but I prefer the way Miss Haitang looks in women's clothing." Duan Zhengchun smiled as he looked at Shangguan Haitang.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Shangguan Haitang paused, then immediately reached up and untied the hair bun on her head. In an instant, her dark, beautiful hair cascaded down.

Shangguan Haitang, previously dressed as a Young Master, was already very handsome, but now she had gained several points of charm.

She could definitely be counted as a peerless beauty among ten thousand.

"That's right. Girls should look like girls, not dress up like men every day."

"And, don't bind yourself up anymore. It's bad for your health." Duan Zhengchun glanced at Shangguan Haitang's assets, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Shangguan Haitang subconsciously glanced down, her pretty face instantly flushed red, and her eyes flickered, not daring to look at Duan Zhengchun.

"Um, Your Highness, please tell me the truth behind the Tian Zun Organization." Shangguan Haitang felt her heart rate speed up considerably, as if it were about to jump out of her chest.

"Certainly. The actual controller behind the Tian Zun Organization is Murong Qiudi of the Murong Family—the very Murong Qiudi who was once engaged to the Sword God, Xie Xiaofeng." Duan Zhengchun directly revealed the information about the Murong Family.

"What? The controller behind Tian Zun is actually Murong Qiudi of the Murong Family?"

"Why? Given the Murong Family's status and position, there's no need to create an organization like this. Doing so is equivalent to putting the Murong Family on the fire."

"Once the matter is exposed, the Murong Family will become the primary target for killing among the Jianghu people. After all, the Tian Zun Organization has killed many people in the Jianghu over the years."

"It has already been classified as an evil organization." Shangguan Haitang looked at Duan Zhengchun with shock.

"Murong Qiudi's purpose in establishing the Tian Zun Organization is related to Xie Xiaofeng's sudden disappearance. She and Xie Xiaofeng were intimate for a period."

"Xie Xiaofeng's sudden disappearance made Murong Qiudi believe she had been deceived—not only emotionally, but physically as well."

"You should know how important chastity is to a woman."

"Murong Qiudi turned love into hate and established the Tian Zun Organization, primarily to search for Xie Xiaofeng."

"However, the person who has always appeared publicly on behalf of the Tian Zun Organization is Murong Qiudi's Senior Brother, Ji Gang, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"She, the person behind the scenes, rarely appears. Originally, Murong Qiudi hated men because of the incident with Xie Xiaofeng, but then she was drugged and defiled by Ji Gang."

"As a result, her Heart-Nature has become completely twisted. She trusts no one; she only wants to find Xie Xiaofeng."

"It's not strange for a woman who has fallen into madness to do anything."

After hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Shangguan Haitang was deeply shaken. She hadn't expected the truth to be like this.

From this perspective, Murong Qiudi is also a pitiable woman.

However, what cannot be tolerated is that she took her anger out on everyone because of this incident, committing many evil deeds in the Jianghu over the years.

She frequently carried out massacres, which had severely threatened the safety of the Martial World.

That is why the Dragon Guard Manor had to investigate this matter.

She just hadn't expected such a result.

"Your Highness, the death of Ji Gang at Swallows Nest in the South of the Yangtze River earlier—was that related to Your Highness?" Shangguan Haitang suddenly asked a question.

"Truly clever, to be able to deduce the matter concerning the Murong Family at Swallows Nest in Suzhou from this single clue."

"That's right, This Prince did it."

"They were originally one family. You know what Murong Bo and Dragon City did in the Kingdom back then."

"Originally, This Prince didn't want to bother with the Murong Family's orphans and widows, but unfortunately, they still wanted revenge, so This Prince conveniently dealt with them."

"Unexpectedly, Murong Bo's wife actually invited people from the lineage of my Elder Brother, Murong Zheng, for help. And the person who came was none other than Murong Qiudi."

"She led the people of Tian Zun, intending to attack This Prince, so This Prince conveniently resolved them."

"As for Murong Qiudi, This Prince considered her a pitiable woman and didn't hold it against her. However, the Murong Family can no longer exist."

"Dare to threaten This Prince, and you must pay the price."

"And this matter requires your Dragon Guard Manor to handle."

"I believe Miss Haitang knows what needs to be done, right?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Shangguan Haitang with a smile.

Shangguan Haitang's expression changed; she already understood what Duan Zhengchun meant.

This means forcing the Dragon Guard Manor to take the blame for wiping out the Murong Family. Now, even if she didn't want to agree, she couldn't refuse.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. Since Your Highness has told me the truth, this matter is nothing." Shangguan Haitang nodded in agreement.

"In that case, I greatly look forward to Miss Haitang's performance." Duan Zhengchun looked at Shangguan Haitang with a smile.

Shangguan Haitang's pretty face flushed red. She turned and bid farewell, departing... Duan Zhengchun picked up his teacup, took a sip, and leaned back in his Grand Tutor's Chair, closing his eyes comfortably with an expression of enjoyment.

Zhao Min walked in, saw Duan Zhengchun's expression of enjoyment, and the corner of her mouth lifted slightly. She silently came to Duan Zhengchun's side and began massaging his shoulders with her small hands.

Duan Zhengchun let out a sound of comfort.

"Tsk tsk... Min Min, your skill with your hands has improved quite a bit. This technique is comfortable..." Duan Zhengchun wore an expression of enjoyment and didn't hesitate to praise her.

"Your Highness has truly worked hard recently to find sisters for us. Today, let Min Min serve you well." Zhao Min's gentle voice sounded beside Duan Zhengchun's ear.

"Aiyo, as expected of This Prince's little Min Min, so considerate."

"However, not right now. Let's wait until tonight. We'll have a good 'exchange' tonight."

"There are still other matters at hand," Duan Zhengchun said, waving his hand helplessly.

"Oh? Did the matter just now not conclude successfully?"

"When I saw Shangguan Haitang leave, her face was as red as a monkey's butt, and she was smiling. It's obvious her goal was achieved."

"How could Your Highness not be tempted by such a beautiful woman?" Zhao Min looked at Duan Zhengchun with a hint of teasing in her tone.