The civil and military officials withdrew. Jiang Chen strode forward and returned to the emperor's bedchamber with Qian Renxue.
After closing the door, Qian Renxue hurriedly asked, "How did the operation go? Did it succeed?"
Jiang Chen shook his head and told Qian Renxue how Ning Fengzhi and the other two had escaped.
"You're saying they're inside Shrek Academy now?" A sharp glint flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, along with a trace of killing intent.
Jiang Chen nodded. "That's right. Shrek Academy's healing soul master has only temporarily preserved Ning Fengzhi's life. Flender has gone to find a more advanced healing soul master."
Qian Renxue paced back and forth as she analyzed the situation. "Our elders cannot act openly within Heaven Dou City. If someone gets hold of evidence against us, it could trigger a joint crusade from the soul master world and put the Star Luo Empire on guard."
"So this is being left to me?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"What method do you have?" Qian Renxue asked.
"Assassination."
Qian Renxue immediately shook her head. "You said that Sword Douluo has already broken through to level ninety-seven. If you try to assassinate him, the risk is too great. There's no need for you to take such a risk."
"Don't worry," Jiang Chen said. "I'm very confident."
He immediately explained his plan to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue still shook her head. "Although your chances are high, if you fail, you'll suffer a fatal blow."
Jiang Chen shook his head. "The secret that Spirit Hall possesses hundreds of thousands of soul masters has already been exposed. If we don't kill them now, and Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo informs the Star Luo Empire, our subsequent plans won't proceed so smoothly."
Qian Renxue's eyes flickered. "So what if they find