Ji Wuye's understanding of Xiao Tian was refreshed once again.
"If someone had asked me before, Ji Wuye, whether there are gods in this world, I would have scoffed and said: I am a god! But now, in my eyes, you are no different from a god!"
Ji Wuye smiled, put down his sword, picked up the wine on the table, and said, "Your Excellency, I am truly sorry, but as far as I know, the jade piece that should have been handed over to me in the palace has been returned to its rightful owner. So, I don't think I've disappointed you."
"Is that so? I already knew about the jade fragments in the palace. I just made a trip there. You haven't found any other fragments yet. How can you not disappoint me?" Xiao Tian deactivated his Ruyi Divine Ability Invisibility Technique and appeared before Ji Wuye as a great demon king wearing Dark Ultraman Tiga Mask, a black cloak, and surrounded by black light.
Upon seeing Xiao Tian, Ji Wuye smiled and said, "Your Excellency, you are probably aware that we are not the only ones in Xinzheng City searching for the Nine-Colored Glazed Jade Fragment. Young Master Han Fei and the Purple Orchid Pavilion group are also looking for it. Moreover, some time ago, a piece that my forces were supposed to obtain was wiped out when hundreds of my members were massacred, and the item disappeared."
Xiao Tian knew that Ji Wuye was referring to Wei Zhuang's massacre of the Poison Scorpion Sect and the theft of the World Fragment.
"After all this talk, you've still accomplished nothing. Don't disappoint me again. Also, Ninth Prince Han Fei is of use to me; he'll be an extremely delicious tonic."
Xiao Tian chuckled evilly, gave Ji Wuye a reminder, and then used the Void Devouring Flame Substitution Technique, transforming into a ball of black flame and dissipating before leaving the General's Mansion.
Ji Wuye took a deep breath, his eyes filled with gloom.
"What value does Han Fei hold for this god-like figure? Could it be his alchemy skills?"
Ji Wuye's interest in Han Fei grew, and he even considered capturing him to study him more closely.
"We need to speed things up. Nightfall's people should be searching far and wide. If I, the general, possess these many pieces of Nine-Colored Glazed Jade Fragment, and can obtain that regenerative power, then..."
Ji Wuye fell into deep thought, wondering if he could perhaps talk to the person behind Han Fei.
Since Han Fei and his group are also searching for the fragments, it's highly likely that there's a god-like being behind them.
When Xiao Tian returned to the Purple Orchid Pavilion, Wei Zhuang, Han Fei, and Zi Nu gathered together again to discuss the deaths of Zuo Sima and Liu Yi. Interestingly, Yan Lingji was also there.
Hearing this from outside the door, Xiao Tian couldn't help but chuckle. The Poison Scorpion Sect had been wiped out by Wei Zhuang ahead of schedule. Would Mo Ya from the Nightfall Hundred Birds Sect still be able to clash with Wei Zhuang? And would Right Sima Li Kai still appear?
"Oh, everyone's here?"
Xiao Tian Gate of Opening and walked in.
"Young Master Xiao, you appear and disappear so unpredictably. Here are some freshly made osmanthus pastries, still warm. Would you like to try them?" Zi Nu stared intently at Xiao Tian with her beautiful eyes.
That would be great.
Xiao Tian, under the icy gaze of Yan Lingji that seemed to want to kill, sat in the center position opposite Zi Nu, with Wei Zhuang and Han Fei to his right.
"Brother Xiao, what are your thoughts on the current situation in Han State?" Han Fei stared at Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian curled his lip and said, " Wangquan is weak, while General Ji Wuye wields immense power in the court. Currently, only Chancellor Zhang can barely maintain balance, but to be honest, if Ji Wuye ruthless enough, the Han State could change hands at any time."
"Brother Xiao's insights are profound. If Ji Wuye truly rebels, it will be a disaster for countless people of Han State!"
"That's true." Xiao Tian nodded.
"And now, a group determined to restore their kingdom has infiltrated Xinzheng City. Nightfall is in trouble," Wei Zhuang said calmly.
"Restore the kingdom? That would bring enormous wealth. They're still in the city. Could it be that my secret of possessing such a vast fortune has been leaked? You'd better protect me well, lest my wealth be swallowed up." Xiao Tian chuckled.
"If they really find you, they should be the ones worried." Wei Zhuang glanced at Xiao Tian; Wei Zhuang knew very well how strong Xiao Tian was.
"How could that be? No matter how strong I am, two fists can't withstand four kicks..."
Xiao Tian suddenly stood up and smashed the door open.
"What happened?" Han Fei asked in astonishment.
Zi Nu, Wei Zhuang frowned.
Soon, the house shook, the sound of metal clashing rang out, and a woman screamed.
When Zi Nu, Wei Zhuang, Yan Lingji, and Han Fei rushed over, they only saw Nongyu's maid, Hong Yu, covering her mouth, her eyes wide open, staring ahead, unharmed.
Han Fei and the others turned their gazes toward Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian was gripping a man's neck. The man wore a vulture mask, and his hawk-like eyes revealed a ferocious intent.
Bang!
As Xiao Tian grabbed the assassin, he turned and slammed him to the ground. The immense impact shook the building, and the assassin fainted, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
"You guys handle it." Xiao Tian released his hand.
" Hong Yu, what happened just now?" Zi Nu asked.
"Lady Zi Nu, I was resting in my room when I suddenly felt a chill down my back. Before I could react, I turned around and saw Young Master Xiao subduing that person. What a close call! Why did this person want to assassinate me?" Hong Yu breathed a sigh of relief and gazed at Xiao Tian, her eyes filled with gratitude and admiration.
Xiao Tian arrived too quickly; Hong Yu didn't even have time to react. She only saw the black shadow of the assassin who was trying to kill her flash by before she was subdued and slammed against the side wall.
Wei Zhuang stared at Xiao Tian, quite astonished by Xiao Tian's powerful perception. How could he have been completely unaware that someone had entered the room through the window?
This house was seven rooms away from where they had been before. With the skill of a professional assassin, it would be almost impossible to enter through the window without making a sound.
"This guy is too green; he needs to show some killing intent." Xiao Tian scoffed.
Xiao Tian was extremely sensitive to killing intent.
"Ding! Successfully prevented the death of Nongyu's maid Hong Yu, changing her ending! World Fragment Progress: 50%!"
Xiao Tian was astonished. "This is possible?! That must be so comfortable!"
"This is a warning." Wei Zhuang stared at the unconscious assassin, roughly guessing his origins.
" Little Feifei, you'd better watch out." Xiao Tian chuckled, secretly thinking to himself, "Just as I thought."
Although Xiao Tian reminded Ji Wuye, Ji Wuye had already planned ahead and ordered the Hundred Birds Organization to give Han Fei a warning.
It's also a protest!
"Thank you so much, Young Master Xiao, for arriving in time to help. Otherwise, my sister would have been in real trouble." Zi Nu's beautiful eyes shone brightly as she gazed at Xiao Tian.
"Hehe, beautiful Zi Nu, let's not stand on ceremony, you absolutely have to get a chicken leg later."
"No problem, thirty whole roasted chickens will do."
"That won't do. If I gain weight, no girl will want me." Xiao Tian pouted.
"Heh." Yan Lingji's eyes were filled with disdain.
"What should we do with this person? It's not wise to fall out with Nightfall right now." Han Fei hesitated.