Too Clever for His Own Good

Wu Xingyan got more and more excited as he talked, his saliva pouring out like a fully automatic rifle.

To avoid being accidentally hurt by this guy, Yi Xuan even consciously leaned back against the chair.

Meanwhile, as Wu Xingyan became more and more agitated, Zhuo Ning's anger became increasingly apparent.

The bulging veins on his hands showed that Zhuo Ning's patience had reached its limit.

But Wu Xingyan seemed completely oblivious, still immersed in his own self-indulgence.

"Cough cough!"

Yi Xuan coughed, but the guy showed no sign of stopping.

"Cough cough!"

Still no response.

"Enough!"

With a loud shout, Wu Xingyan finally stopped his incessant self-indulgent rambling and looked at Zhuo Ning with a surprised expression.

"Prince Ning, you..."

He never expected that his sincere advice would provoke Prince Ning's fury.

Was it my fault?

No, how could it be my fault?

It must be that Prince Ning made a bad choice of friends and was led astray by this guy surnamed Yi!

With that thought in mind, Wu Xingyan sorted out his thoughts and turned to continue his tirade against Yi Xuan.

Unfortunately, as he turned his head, Yi Xuan, who was sitting in the chair, was the first to launch an attack.

"Mister Wu! I Yi Xuan, am utterly impressed by your profound insights! Truly, hearing your words is like hearing a lecture!"

"Heh, good to know..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wu Xingyan suddenly realized something.

That sounds so awkward.

"Well, it should be said that a single conversation with you is worth more than ten years of study!"

"That's used to describe others. Mister Wu no ordinary person. How could I use the same words I use to describe others to describe you?"

If Yi Xuan had written these words down, they would have been entirely complimentary.

But at this moment, combined with his tone of voice and facial expression, it was clear that...

It doesn't sound like anything good at all.

"Mister Wu's words were like a sudden burst of breath, deafening yet uniquely flavorful!"

After saying that, Yi Xuan deliberately pinched his nose and fanned himself.

Wu Xingyan finally understood.

Well, that means his speech is like a loud, smelly fart!

It would be strange if Wu Xingyan could tolerate such an insult.

He pointed at Yi Xuan, "You, you..."

Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, Yi Xuan interrupted him.

"Where was Mister Wu when Prince Ning was trapped in the Clear Wind Pavilion?"

"I..."

"Your own prince has gone missing. I wonder if Mister Wu is worried?"

"I..."

"Has Mister Wu tried any means to find the prince?"

"I..."

Well, this is really targeted. Everyone else hasn't done anything, why don't you ask others?

Although he thought this in his heart, Wu Xingyan dared not say it out loud.

Upon hearing Yi Xuan's three questions, Zhuo Ning's face turned cold.

The good mood that had been due to the National Fortune's soaring fortunes vanished instantly.

Yes, from the time I was taken hostage by the Clear Wind Pavilion until I was rescued, it seems like I never saw Wu Xingyan at all.

Moreover, not only him, but almost none of his other subordinates saw it either.

The only people he saw were the retainers who had gone to Autumn Leaf City with Yi Xuan to pick him up, and Lin Li.

Lin Li goes without saying; Yi Xuan's arrival was entirely thanks to him.

How come your subordinates can remain so calm?

Is it an overestimation of my abilities? Or do they genuinely believe I'm destined for greatness and can turn any situation into a lucky one?

Previously, because of their low status among the princes, those who could join Zhuo Ning were not elite soldiers or generals.

Or rather, they're all unwanted items.

Zhuo Ning also had no one else available, so he had to make do.

However, if we lack the ability, then we'll show our attitude.

But what about this incident? Ability? Attitude? Nothing at all. It was his calm and collected demeanor that impressed Zhuo Ning the most.

He even suspected that even if Clear Wind Pavilion had killed the hostage back then, these people would still have remained so calm.

Everyone noticed something from Zhuo Ning's expression and stood there, not daring to speak.

Only the few who were serving the emperor looked slightly better, and they were secretly glad that they had shamelessly followed Yi Xuan back then.

They only made their presence known when Prince Ning arrived in Autumn Leaf City; otherwise, they would have appeared even more incompetent.

"Smack!"

As Zhuo Ning slammed his hand on the table, all of his subordinates in the hall instinctively trembled.

Only then did they finally realize that the Prince Ning before them was no longer someone they could easily fool.

The boost to the National Fortune's fortunes has made many forces in the Immortal Kingdom that have not yet chosen sides eager to make their move.

On the day of his grand wedding, for example, many powerful forces expressed their desire to submit to him.

If Zhuo Ning nods, everyone present might be pushed out instantly!

Those who want to serve Zhuo Ning now are no longer the leftovers from before.

After slamming his fist on the table, Zhuo Ning really wanted these guys to get lost.

But after thinking it over and over, I still couldn't bring myself to open my mouth.

As someone who may become Immortal Emperor in the future, the ability to tolerate others is an essential quality.

There is no such thing as absolute waste in the world; as long as it is used properly, everyone can be of use.

Thinking of this, Zhuo Ning stood up with a serious expression and said, "Mister Wu, I am very unhappy right now! On this joyous day, I really don't want to bring up unpleasant things, but you should know what's good for you and not take advantage of my kindness!"

Before the words were even finished, the worshippers nodded repeatedly, like chicks pecking at rice.

They knew very well that Prince Ning had the confidence to say such a thing.

Although Prince Ning is not very strong, Yi Xuan, who is by his side, is not someone to be trifled with.

The tragic fate of the entire Clear Wind Pavilion sect was still vivid in their minds; even if they had a few more lives, they wouldn't dare to act the way they once did.

The others also bowed repeatedly, saying they dared not accept such praise.

Wu Xingyan was now in a difficult position. They had agreed to advise the prince together, but why did they all back down as soon as the prince got angry?

Wu Xingyan actually wanted to back down, but after giving such a long speech, he was then met with Yi Xuan's ridicule.

If he backs down at this moment when the prince gets angry, what will become of his upright and outspoken image?

Thinking of this, Wu Xingyan gritted his teeth, pointed at Yi Xuan, and said with a forced smile, "Young man, I must have bewitched the prince, causing him to lose his sense of right and wrong. Fine, I will seize you now, to prevent you from continuing to harm Prince Ning!"

After saying that, this guy actually changed his weak and scholarly image, and rode his sword straight towards Yi Xuan. He unleashed the full power of Integrated Body Realm Cultivator, and it was clear that he wanted to kill Yi Xuan instantly.

But with a cold snort, a familiar voice entered his ears.

Stubborn to the end!

At the same time, a large hand grabbed him in mid-air; it was the latest Black Tortoise Yi Xuan had given to Zhuo Ning after this meeting.

Without the slightest hesitation, the Black Tortoise, holding Wu Xingyan, crushed Wu Xingyan into a shower of blood.

The people in the hall were terrified when they witnessed this scene!