Fight Your Way Out!

What a huge pie!

Xiao Yang raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected that the purpose of Third Brother's banquet tonight was to extend an olive branch to him, wanting to "start a business" together.

However, back in his past life as a corporate slave, he had eaten too many empty promises from his superiors and bosses, and was already immune to this kind of rhetoric.

If such a day ever came, Xiao Li would never treat him well. Instead, he would discard him like a worn-out tool, like a hunter who abandons his bow once the birds are gone...

No matter what, Xiao Yang had no intention of boarding this treacherous ship!

"Third Brother, thank you for your kindness, but I'm not interested in these things!" Xiao Yang shook his head and politely declined.

"Ninth Brother, you need to think carefully. I'm not just inviting you; I'm saving your life!" Xiao Li said coldly.

"What do you mean?"

"You've already offended Eldest Brother, and you exiled the Fourth Prince's concubine to the border. They hate you to the bone! If you don't find a backer and join forces with me soon, then when Eldest Brother ascends the throne, he will only retaliate against you tenfold!" Xiao Li said.

His analysis was spot on.

The facts were indeed as he said. Eldest Prince and Fourth Prince both viewed Xiao Yang as a thorn in their side, wanting to get rid of him as soon as possible. They were even plotting to disinherit him and expel him from the Prince's Estate.

And the enemy of my enemy is my friend!

From an outsider's perspective, Xiao Yang joining forces with Xiao Li, who was vying for the throne, was the most sensible choice.

But in the next moment!

Xiao Yang shook his head and said proudly, "Third Brother, you underestimate me too much! I don't need any backer; I am the mountain myself!"

He had his own confidence, of course.

Now that he possessed the Ten Thousand Times Return System, along with wisdom and knowledge far beyond this era, he was naturally unwilling to be Xiao Li's subordinate!

However, these words enraged Xiao Li.

"Ninth Brother, your wings have certainly grown strong! Do you think you can walk all over people just because you've got Ning Hongye, that Fiend Star Woman, backing you?"

"Haha!"

Xiao Yang burst into laughter. "Third Brother, aren't you playing your own clever game? You're not recruiting me just because I know some martial arts and can write a few poems, are you?"

"What you truly desire is my fiancée, Ning Hongye, and the power of the Vermilion Bird Army behind her!"

Although King Zhenbei had nine sons, he had not yet designated an heir.

Therefore, the various princes were engaged in fierce competition, and King Zhenbei tacitly approved of all this.

Only through struggle could the most outstanding and excellent candidate emerge to inherit the throne.

And the maternal powers behind each prince became crucial.

Eldest Prince Xiao Junlin's maternal power was Medicine King Valley.

Behind Fourth Prince Xiao Chusheng was East Pole Island.

The two had now joined forces and held the advantage.

And Third Prince Xiao Li's maternal power was the foremost martial arts sect, the Hong Alliance.

Below the Alliance Leader were four Grand Elders, ten Protectors, and tens of thousands of disciples.

This was his confidence in daring to "contend for the succession"!

And now, Xiao Yang, betrothed to Ning Hongye, had gained the support of the Vermilion Bird Army as his wife's clan power. Naturally, he became a coveted prize in Xiao Li's eyes, worth recruiting.

"Ninth Brother, you guessed correctly! I do indeed have my eyes on the power of the Vermilion Bird Army. With the help of three hundred thousand elite troops, why would I worry about not seizing the throne? Hahaha..."

Xiao Li laughed heartily, as if the throne were already within his grasp.

"Third Brother, I'm sorry, but I still cannot agree! I've always been used to freedom and am unwilling to work for others!"

"I am not a celestial prodigy, but I am peerless!"

Although Xiao Yang's voice was not loud, it echoed throughout the entire venue.

"So arrogant!"

Third Prince Xiao Li's expression sank as he mulled over the meaning of those words.

Although I am not a celestial prodigy, there is no one else in the world who can compare to me.

What immense confidence and pride!

Could it be... Ninth Brother also intends to contend for the succession?

"Third Brother, thank you for your hospitality. I won't stay any longer! Huangli, Guard Zhao, let's go!"

Xiao Yang stood up, preparing to leave with the two.

"Stop!!!"

Xiao Li roared, his eyes fierce, like a hungry wolf ready to devour.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The commanders of the Blood Wolf Guard, who had been reveling in their seats, immediately pushed aside the women beside them and stood up to block their path.

The atmosphere in the venue instantly became tense and explosive.

"Clang!"

One of them drew the saber at his waist and glared fiercely at Xiao Yang.

"Brat, you dare to refuse the Third Prince? You're asking for it! Believe it or not, I'll make sure you never leave this Tianxiang Pavilion!!!"

Killing intent surged through his words, his qi and blood incredibly powerful. He was a Fourth Grade Spirit Refining realm martial artist.

"Third Brother, are you trying to kill me to silence me?" Xiao Yang asked.

Third Prince Xiao Li gave a sinister smile. "Ninth Brother, we are brothers connected by blood. Of course, I won't kill you! But swords have no eyes, and my subordinates are too impulsive. If they accidentally cut off an arm or break a few bones, then it's hard to say..."

An undisguised threat!

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Suddenly, Zhao Changkong rushed out.

He drew his saber with his intact left arm and shielded Xiao Yang, facing the dozen or so Blood Wolf Guard commanders alone.

"Your Highness, hurry and leave! I'll cover you. Even if I die here today, I will protect you!"

Zhao Changkong's eyes turned red, prepared for a fight to the death.

What a man!

Xiao Yang's evaluation of him rose another level in his heart. Only in the face of life and death can one truly see a person's heart.

"Hmph, a cripple dares to act tough in front of us?!"

The Blood Wolf Guard commanders, however, were full of disdain and didn't take him seriously.

"Stomp, stomp, stomp!"

At this moment, Xiao Li walked forward step by step, revealing a sinister smile.

"Ninth Brother, I didn't expect your guard to be so loyal. It's quite touching!"

"How about this? I'll give you another choice. As long as you give me one thing, I'll allow you to leave and even give you the Cloud Piercing Bow!"

"What thing?"

Xiao Yang asked, still wary, knowing this guy had ill intentions.

"I want her!"

Suddenly, Xiao Li pointed his finger far away, towards Huangli, who was standing in the corner.

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

For a moment, all eyes turned towards her.

"Ah..."

Huangli was startled and couldn't help but shrink her neck, trembling.

"Third Brother, what do you mean by this?"

Xiao Yang's expression darkened.

"It's very simple!"

Xiao Li revealed a sinister smile and explained, "Your maid has quite good looks, and I, this Prince, am in need of some 'Beauty Paper' recently. Why don't she serve as one!"

Beauty Paper?!

Hearing this, a furious rage flashed in Xiao Yang's eyes.

In the Great Xia Dynasty, there was no modern toilet paper. The high officials and nobles found coarse paper too rough, so they made maids serve as substitutes for coarse paper.

Maids endured humiliation and torment. If they dared to disobey, they would be skinned alive even if they didn't die.

Dragons have scales, and touching them will incur wrath!

For Xiao Yang, the people he cared about by his side were his scales.

Third Prince Xiao Li's actions now were no different from those "super males" in his previous life, undoubtedly touching his scales!

"Thump!"

Huangli immediately knelt on the ground, crying anxiously, and begged Xiao Yang, "Young Master, please... don't give me away! I don't want to be defiled..."

"Hmph!"

Third Prince Xiao Li sneered disdainfully and threatened, "Ninth Brother, you now have only two paths! Either resist stubbornly and end up crippled by me!"

"Or hand over this little beauty and take the Cloud Piercing Bow back with you!"

The reason he did this was not because he particularly liked Huangli, but to deliberately humiliate Xiao Yang.

If Xiao Yang couldn't even protect the maid by his side, his Dao heart would develop cracks, and there would be no talk of competing for the throne in the future.

"Young Master, I don't want to be a burden to you, but I also don't want to be defiled by others!"

Suddenly, Huangli got up from the ground, a death wish dawning in her eyes.

"If there's a next life... this servant will serve you again!"

As she spoke, she actually charged towards the wall, intending to smash her head and die right there in the grand hall.

To prove her resolve with death!

However, the next moment, she didn't hit a hard wall but instead crashed into a warm embrace.

"Young Master?"

Huangli looked up and saw Xiao Yang's handsome face before her.

"Silly girl, you're my maid for this life and every life to come! You're not allowed to die without my command!" Xiao Yang instructed.

"Young Master, sob sob sob..."

Huangli was deeply moved and burst into tears.

"Ninth Brother, trading a maid for a Spirit-grade divine weapon is a huge profit no matter how you look at it! But if you're unwilling, are you seeking your own death?"

A ferocious, cold glint erupted in Xiao Li's eyes.

The commanders of the Blood Wolf Guard also drew their sabers, waiting for the order to attack.

"Hmph!"

Xiao Yang let out a cold laugh, his gaze sweeping across the entire venue, his aura like a dragon's.

"What Great Xia prodigy? Only you and I? You heartless wretch, how dare you claim to be my equal?"

"As for those two paths, I choose neither!"

"I choose a third path – to carve out a bloody road!!!"