Star Luo Killing Game (I)
The Star Luo Imperial Palace at night was eerily quiet.
The Imperial Guards silently patrolled every corner.
People fall down from time to time.
He clutched his throat, his eyes filled with despair.
However, they will soon get back up.
Pick up the fallen weapons.
The stiff expression gradually softened.
Until they became one with the silent team.
Let us all blend into the deep night.
When the gates of Star Luo Imperial City opened for Ye Qingcang, the breeze that rushed in, though not cold, froze everyone except Ye Qingcang and Violet. No one did not understand what this meant; it meant that the Star Luo Empire had become a defenseless little girl, lying unconscious in front of Ye Qingcang.
Although they couldn't imagine it.
It's even more incomprehensible.
"The outer three lines of defense of Star Luo City are now under our control. The seven lines of defense within the inner city—the imperial city separating the palace from the commoners' quarters—have all been replaced with our people." Violet stood behind Ye Qingcang, but that didn't mean she was incapable of action. As one of the controllers of the Shadowcreeper Legion, her silent infiltration of the Star Luo Imperial Palace, with the cooperation of the Faceless Men, was standard procedure. Her mind was clear, and her tone was calm. "The Emperor and Empress of the Star Luo Empire haven't noticed anything amiss. Furthermore, the outcome on Zhu Zhuqing's side is clear: Zhu Zhuyun lost. Zhu Zhuqing asked me to inquire of you on her behalf: regarding Zhu Zhuyun, should she be killed or spared?"
Bai Chenxiang followed silently behind Ye Qingcang.
Of course, he was also following behind Violet.
Tonight, she finally understood.
Violet is the person Ye Qingcang trusts the most.
Her relationship with Ye Qingcang even transcended the trust between a man and a woman.
If there is anyone in the world who knows the true extent of Ye Qingcang's abilities, at this moment, she is absolutely certain that person is Violet!
Even if Liu Erlong is Ye Qingcang's adoptive mother!
Even if Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Qingcang have a relationship that is suspected to be romantic!
But none of these people can compare to Violet!
This can be seen from their positioning.
No matter when or where, Violet was always the person closest to Ye Qingcang, her gaze unwavering, and even a hint of piety would occasionally flash across her eyes.
Listening to Violet's rational yet cold words, Bai Chenxiang trembled as she walked along the Main Road of Star Luo Imperial City, a symbol of supreme power. She controlled her breathing. Watching Ye Qingcang and Violet casually and easily crush the dignity of the Star Luo Empire step by step, she gained a more concrete understanding of the God Trial Taker: a vast, thousand-year-old empire was nothing more than a pawn on a chessboard in the eyes of the God Trial Taker God Trial Taker. They could replace it whenever they wanted, and the decision-making power always rested in their hands!
Bai Chenxiang's feelings are exactly the same as those of Ye Lingling and Ye Lingling's mother!
Of course, Ye Qingcang didn't care about this!
Why should he care about the opinions of others in his life?
"Keep them; talent is rare." Ye Qingcang calmly walked past the first line of defense of Star Luo Imperial City, his tone as composed as his demeanor. "Use people without suspicion, and don't use those you don't trust. Let Zhu Zhuyun control the Zhu Family, and send Zhu Qing to the Crown Prince's Residence where Dai Weisi is. If Dai Weisi is still alive, help Dai Weisi save face. He is, after all, the Crown Prince of a country; how can he be allowed to linger on in a state of ignominy?"
Ye Lingling's lips twitched slightly.
Ye Lingling's mother's eyes also looked a little strange.
Why can you say something as absurd as "How can a Crown Prince of a country live a life of mere survival?" so matter-of-factly?
Is it possible that Dai Weisi would rather live a life of mere survival?
Is this the difference between Party A and Party B?
Dai Weisi, the second party, said, "I want to live."
Ye Qingcang, the client, said, "No, you don't want to."
Party B must comply with Party A.
So, Dai Weisi had to die?
"Not dying is also acceptable." Ye Qingcang said without turning his head, his hands in his pockets, startling Ye Lingling and her mother into stiffness. "Unfortunately, Dai Weisi is no longer of any use to me. Even if he were willing to submit, it wouldn't be the easiest choice for me... You might want to think carefully about why I say this."
"Because of Dai Mubai?" Bai Chenxiang has always been outspoken. Fear is one thing, but no one dictates that she must wallow in fear. Overcoming fear is another matter entirely. For someone like Bai Chenxiang who rebels against Destiny, it's no big deal. "Even if Dai Weisi submits to you, and you support him to the throne, making him your puppet, just like Xue Ke of the Heaven Dou Empire, who was used as a puppet by the Angel God Test Taker of the Spirit Hall, the background of the Star Luo Empire is different from that of the Heaven Dou Empire. Prince Dai Mubai is the one who truly has the qualifications to inherit the throne. Even if Dai Weisi becomes emperor, there will still be a large number of people who believe in history and will support Dai Mubai, the future War God of War. Even if in history, Dai Mubai ascends to the Divine Realm and the throne ultimately falls into Dai Weisi's hands, still from Dai Weisi's lineage, no one would not want to try to contribute to the rise of a new dynasty."
"There are also personal motives, public sentiment, and lessons from the past." Ye Lingling spoke very little, so after she finished speaking, her mother explained on her behalf, "Whether Dai Weisi might have some inappropriate thoughts, nobody knows. Whether the public sentiment of the Star Luo Empire will be affected by the issue of succession to the throne, nobody knows. In the end, if Dai Weisi inherits the throne, it will almost be a replica of the Heaven Dou Palace Coup a month ago. What you want is to remain silent, and doing so is exactly the opposite of your starting point. I think this should also be one of the reasons."
After saying this, the elegant noblewoman, who resembled Ye Lingling but was more outgoing, bowed and greeted Ye Lingling Ye Qingcang.
A humble attitude.
It must be said that compared to Ye Lingling, this noblewoman saw further ahead. "The confidence you want our Nine Heart Begonia lineage to see, we have seen. In the history books ten thousand years from now, there will be no record of our Nine Heart Begonia clan. I do not wish to slander the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and there is no evidence in the history books to prove that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School suppressed our Nine Heart Begonia lineage to extinction. However, as the current patriarch of the Nine Heart Begonia lineage, I have the responsibility and obligation to ensure the continuation of the Nine Heart Begonia lineage... I roughly understand what you mean by doing all this, but I still have a question. I wonder if you can give me an answer: Who exactly is your enemy, that is worth doing this for?"
Crossing the third line of defense of Star Luo Imperial City.
The outline of the palace can already be seen in the distance.
But Ye Qingcang's steps did not stop.
He walked at a leisurely pace, as if enjoying a spring outing rather than plotting something extraordinary. "I have many enemies, some insignificant, some I cannot defeat. On my path of growth, on my path of becoming stronger, some enemies will die, and some will be born. Your question is too general, so I can only answer you with another equally general question: Every investment carries risk, doesn't it?"
"You're right... For the Nine Heart Begonia clan, vanished from the annals of history, waiting is death; we truly had no choice." Ye Lingling's mother nodded, letting out a relieved sigh. She glanced at Bai Chenxiang and formally swore her allegiance. "No matter who your enemies are, since the Nine Heart Begonia lineage has chosen to serve you as our master, we will not betray you. However, I have a request: I hope you can take Lingling with you. Her personality is too introverted. This is also a small selfish request from me, as her mother and clan leader. I wonder if you would be willing to grant it?"