Dai Weisi's Fear
Is there anything else?!
Cheng Hui was stunned for a moment, then nodded frantically:
Yes! Yes, yes!
"Young Prince, I have three more pieces of this evidence!"
His voice was trembling, but he spoke even faster:
"Dai Weisi also gave me a letter! He contacted me by letter before sending his men. Although the letter was unsigned, the stationery was the official stationery of the First Prince's Mansion, and there were traces of his personal seal!"
"I've hidden that letter at home! If Your Highness sends someone to retrieve it, they'll surely find it!"
"I remember the appearance, height, and features of my contact, Zhou Tai, very clearly!"
"Young Prince, you can have someone draw a portrait of him and take it to the First Prince's Mansion for a confrontation!"
"Besides..."
He talked on and on, as if he wanted to spill everything he knew.
Dai Tianyu listened, a satisfied smile finally appeared on his lips.
Dai Weisi, who had emerged from the ruins, looked increasingly grim upon seeing this.
He cursed Cheng Hui in his heart—that unethical bastard!
He made Soul Douluo promises when he received the money, but when he got caught, he sold himself out completely! He's utterly disgraced Contra!
But no matter how harshly he cursed, he couldn't change the facts.
Dai Tianyu turned to look at him, his tone casual, as if he were talking about something insignificant:
"Dai Weisi, what do you have to say now? Are you still going to complain about me?"
He shrugged, a mocking smile playing on his lips:
"Then you'd better hurry. I'll be waiting for you at the morning court tomorrow."
After saying that, he waved to Fu Ze and turned to leave.
Fu Ze carried Cheng Hui and followed behind him.
Cheng Hui was suspended in mid-air, trembling all over, but he didn't even dare to groan— Dai Tianyu's casual tone just now made him even more terrified.
After taking only a few steps, Dai Tianyu suddenly stopped.
He turned his head and looked at Dai Weisi.
He wore a smile, but a chilling glint flashed deep within his dark eyes.
Oh, right.
His voice remained nonchalant, yet it sent a chill down Dai Weisi's spine for no apparent reason.
"I remember that according to the rules of the Star Luo Empire, those who are chosen are not allowed to carry out assassinations among themselves, right?"
Dai Weisi's body stiffened slightly.
Dai Tianyu continued:
"Tell me, what do you think His Majesty the Emperor will do with you?"
He tilted his head, his smile growing even brighter, and said:
"Oh, that's true. You're his own son, how could he possibly punish you according to the rules?"
Upon hearing this, Dai Weisi's expression changed.
Dai Tianyu's smile deepened:
"Then you'd better be prepared. If this assassination attempt doesn't even receive any substantial punishment, then..."
He didn't finish his sentence.
He simply gave Dai Weisi an extremely dangerous look.
In those eyes, there was mockery, threat, provocation, and a chilling certainty.
It seems to be saying:
If you can assassinate me, I can assassinate you.
You have someone to back you up, and so do I.
If you don't follow the rules, I'll follow them even less.
Dai Weisi stumbled backward under that gaze, his face filled with fear.
He understood.
He completely understood what Dai Tianyu meant!
He had clearly seen Cheng Hui's performance just now—an 82-level Soul Douluo, trembling with fear in front of Dai Tianyu.
This can only prove one thing:
Dai Tianyu has at least one high-level Soul Douluo by his side, or even... Titled Douluo- level powerhouse!
If he's a powerhouse of that caliber, assassinating him would be...
The image of himself being silently erased flashed through Dai Weisi's mind, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.
Seeing his terrified expression, Dai Tianyu's smile grew even more unrestrained.
"Ha ha ha ha--!"
He threw his head back and laughed, the sound echoing above the ruins, carrying the unique arrogance and rebelliousness of youth.
After laughing, he turned around and strode away without looking back.
Fu Ze, carrying Cheng Hui, followed behind him and quickly disappeared into the night.
Dai Weisi was left standing there alone, his face pale and his body trembling.
Those watching from the surrounding area each had their own thoughts as they observed this scene.
Dai Weisi's legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground only after Dai Tianyu's figure had completely disappeared.
He stared intently in the direction Dai Tianyu had left, his eyes filled with a complex light that mingled with fear and resentment.
--
After dealing with Dai Weisi's matter, Dai Tianyu returned to the Tianxing King Mansion feeling refreshed.
He stood with his hands behind his back, humming an unknown tune, a satisfied smile on his face.
Today's trip was great – I had a good beating, I got to yell at him, and I even got so much evidence out of Cheng Hui.
Next, we'll see how the old emperor deals with his eldest son.
The more he thought about it, the more delighted he became, and his steps even became lighter.
However, the moment he stepped one foot into the main gate of the Prince's mansion—
"Brother Tian Yu--!"
A sweet, clear child's voice drifted from the inner Inner Academy.
The voice was as clear as a silver bell and as sweet as honey, but to Dai Tianyu it was like Pili!
The smile on his face froze instantly, and he stood frozen in place as if he had been frozen in place by a spell.
"Brother Tian Yu! I've come to see you--!"
The sound grew closer.
A fine layer of cold sweat was visibly seeping from Dai Tianyu's forehead.
He turned his head sharply to look at Fu Ze, who was following behind him, and his expression had completely changed.
He looked just like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"Uncle Ze! Take this for me!"
Before he finished speaking, he took off running!
Before Fu Ze could even speak, the young prince, who had just been so imposing, punching the eldest prince and kicking the Soul Douluo, suddenly darted into the shadows of the Inner Academy of the palace like a startled rabbit, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Fu Ze stood there, stunned, unsure of what expression to make.
The footsteps grew closer.
A moment later, a small figure skipped and hopped out from the Inner Academy.
She was a little girl of about eight or nine years old, with a delicate and beautiful face. She had big, bright black eyes and long, curled eyelashes. When she smiled, she looked just like a fine porcelain doll.
She wore a light pink dress, and her long, black hair was styled into two cute buns tied with red ribbons, which swayed gently in the wind as she ran.
She ran to the main hall, looking left and right, as if searching for someone.
I searched everywhere, but couldn't find it.
The little girl blinked her big, bright eyes, looked at Fu Ze, tilted her head, and asked:
"Uncle Fu Ze, where's Brother Tian Yu? I clearly heard his voice just now!"
Looking at her innocent little face, and recalling Dai Tianyu's hasty retreat earlier, Fu Ze couldn't help but find it amusing.
He coughed lightly and spoke without changing his expression:
"Third Young Miss, the Prince... just went out. He said he has some business to attend to and may not be back until later."
Upon hearing this, the little girl immediately pouted and muttered:
"Huh? He's not here again? He wasn't here last time I came, and he wasn't here the time before that either! Is Brother Tian Yu deliberately avoiding me?"
As she spoke, a layer of mist appeared in her large eyes.
The little girl's outburst really worried Fu Ze. He didn't know how to comfort children, so he quickly said:
"How could that be? His Highness does indeed have important matters to attend to."
"If Third Young Miss is not in a hurry, she can wait at the manor."
The little girl thought for a moment, then nodded vigorously:
"Okay! Then I'll wait! I'll wait until he comes back!"
After saying that, she skipped and hopped into the main hall, sat down on a chair, and dangled her legs in the air, swinging them back and forth.
As Fu Ze watched this scene, he thought of Dai Tianyu hiding somewhere in the backyard, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.