"You have already had your prince kidnapped by me. If you want him to remain safe and sound, do not make any rash moves. I can kill him at any time."
Dao Lord Taichu shouted at the people outside.
When those outside heard that the prince had been kidnapped, they immediately lost their bearings. The king had not yet arrived, and this prince was his favorite among his six sons. The king had placed great hopes on him.
"Why has the king not arrived yet? Hurry and report to the king again. Tell him the prince has been taken hostage."
The ministers surrounding the outer perimeter of the palace grew anxious.
If this matter was mishandled and the prince died, they might be beheaded as well.
"Report!"
A soldier shouted from far away. He was panting heavily from exhaustion, and by the time he reached the general, he could barely straighten his back.
"The king will arrive soon. He told us to calm the assassin down first."
The soldier spoke anxiously.
Then a minister called out to Dao Lord Taichu:
"Do not get too worked up. Whatever conditions you have, you may state them. We can negotiate."
"My condition is simple," Dao Lord Taichu said viciously.
"I will kill your prince, then let us leave. That is my condition."
The minister panicked and did not know what to say for a moment. He could only try to stabilize Dao Lord Taichu's emotions and wait for the king to arrive.
"Do not be so impatient. He is the king's favorite son. If you kill him, you will not leave here alive."
The minister hurriedly replied.
"Do you truly think a bunch of lackeys like you can stop me? With one sword strike, I can kill every one of you. If you