Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 413: A sword-slaying contest with the devil prince!
[The sword flashes like lightning and arrives suddenly! ]

[This sword came too fast. Not to mention Xie Yuan, even a master like Li Qinlan didn't have time to react. When they wanted to help, they were already half a step too late.]

[Liu Yuan secretly moved his true energy in his sleeves, and his knuckles trembled slightly, dividing it into three forces, but it quietly dissipated when he was about to attack. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and a dark look flashed in his eyes.]

[The Crown Prince of Changshengtian, Helan Zhenshu, smiled as he played with the jade ring in his hand, as if he had known that this incident would happen.]

[Several courtesans were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they didn't even notice the silk scarves in their hands falling to the ground. They had been in the entertainment industry for a long time, so how could they have seen such a deadly cold light? ]

[“Stop!”, Su Yun shouted in shock, and Pei Feng’s sword tip suddenly burst out with three inches of energy—he was actually determined to kill! ]

[Xie Yuan had just taken half a step forward, his face showing anxiety. The sword tip had already reached three inches from Xie Guan's throat - at this distance, it was difficult to rescue him!]

[Li Qinlan's pupils suddenly shrank, and she seemed to have seen a tragic scene of a head being chopped off with a sword, and blood splattering five steps away.]

[The killing intent in Pei Feng's eyes surged, and his face became even more fierce. His sword sealed all the energy in the four directions. Even a master of the sixth realm "soft as a finger" would be caught off guard and would suffer a loss, let alone the opponent who was just a weak scholar? ]

[Wherever the sword points, there is no chance of survival! ]

【Xie Guan seemed to be on the verge of death, standing there in a daze, as if he had gone mad with fear.】

[Pei Feng had a sneer on his face, but the moment he raised his eyes, he met a pair of calm eyes, and he was slightly surprised.]

【In a flash! 】

[The courtesans had already closed their eyes and turned their heads away out of fear, only Song Tingting, who was playing the zither, had a look of pity on her face.]

【"Um--?"】

[There was no splash of blood, no screams or wails, only an unexpected low hum.]

[Pei Feng's pupils suddenly shrank. At the moment of attack, he felt as if his head was suddenly stung by a needle. His mind went blank. The innate energy he had gathered weakened, and his steps staggered. He actually stabbed sideways, and Xie Guan just took half a step back.]

[Pei Feng stood there in a daze, the tip of his sword still trembling, leaving a deep gully on the empty space. He shook his head, his face full of confusion.]

[I am usually so lucky, how could something like this happen!]

[Liu Yuan frowned, as if sensing something, and looked at the place where Pei Feng's sword was slashing and the half step you just took back.]

[Pei Feng suddenly took a deep breath, and seeing that the boy was still calm, he immediately swung his sword again! ]

【pity!】

[“Swoosh——” An arrow flew through the air, like a meteor chasing the moon, and accurately hit Pei Feng’s sword. Under the huge force, his palm cracked, blood splattered, and the long sword fell to the ground with a clang.]

【Three black-clad, masked guards have stood in the hall without anyone noticing.】

[The man in black ignored Pei Feng and stood in front of Su Yun to protect him.]

[You turn your gaze slightly and land on the three people in front of Su Yun—the one holding a bow, the one holding a sword, and the one holding a judge’s pen.]

[The three of them gathered their energy and protected Su Yun in the center.]

[The arrow just now came from the hand of the man holding the bow. The arrow shot out like lightning and broke through the air silently, which shows how profound his cultivation is.]

[The moment Pei Feng's murderous intent appeared, these auras that were originally hidden in the dark had already taken action.]

[They must be Su Yun's personal guards. In fact, as early as when you left Xie's house, you had already sensed a few faint auras following you from afar, but the distance was too far to detect without using the power of the soul, so you didn't investigate further.]

[As the grandson of Prime Minister Su, how could Su Yun not have a master secretly protecting him? ]

[At this moment, these secret guards finally revealed their true appearance. ]

[Your mind moved slightly, and you sensed that there were still several hidden auras around the pavilion, and their cultivation was all good - most of them were the guests secretly worshipped by Qimochunfang, or the protectors accompanying the princes.]

[Your eyes turned slightly, and you glanced at Liu Yuan in the wheelchair inadvertently. The cultivation of this Sui prince is also hidden. ]

[As for the sword that Pei Feng stabbed at you just now, you had been secretly alert for a long time, and used the "Demon Slaying Sword" on him before he made his move, which is why he felt as if his head was stung by needles, and his breathing was disordered for a while, and the sword stabbed him off course.]

[“Catch him!” Helan Zhenshu shouted coldly. ]

[The guards behind him heard the sound and moved, grabbing Pei Feng's arms and forcing him to kneel on the ground. Pei Feng did not resist, but just stared at you intently.]

[Helan Zhenshu strode forward and fiercely kicked Pei Feng on the forehead. The force was so fierce that blood splattered everywhere, staining half of his cheek red.]

[“How dare you act wildly here, you ignorant creature? I will punish you when I return.”]

【Xie Yuan rushed to your side and asked worriedly, "Brother Guan, are you okay? Are you injured?"】

[You shook your head calmly: "It's okay."]

[Su Yun's face turned pale: "Helan Zhenshu! Someone in your mansion assassinated the murderer in public, and you want to just brush it off like this?"]

[“Murder?” Helan Zhenshu raised his eyebrows, suddenly chuckled, and spread his hands, saying, “Why should I kill him?”]

[He kicked the long sword on the ground with his toes and said nonchalantly: "It's just that Pei Feng's hand slipped and he didn't hold the weapon firmly for a moment."]

[Su Yun's face was as cold as frost, and his eyes were about to burst out with anger: "Do you really think that I, Su Yun, am easy to bully?!"]

[He waved his sleeves and raised his voice suddenly: "Do you think there is no one in my Great Qi?!"]

[If Helan Zhenshu were to take Pei Feng back like this, he would be unharmed. ]

[Helan Zhenshu's burly black bear-like body suddenly shook, and he raised his head and laughed loudly. ]

【The laughter stops abruptly.】

[“Da Qi has oppressed our three kingdoms for many years, and now you are criticizing us?”]

[He threw the golden knife at his waist to the ground, and said sarcastically: "I am just a hostage, how dare I act so recklessly in Bianjing? Why don't you take me to the Xuanjingsi prison right now, Master Yun——"]

[“It just so happens that I have tasted all the delicacies of Bianjing, but I have not yet tasted the prison food. I want to let the other countries know how Da Qi treats its allies.”]

[Eternal Heaven had formed an alliance with Da Qi ten years ago, and they were brothers. During this period, they almost sent the prince back to their country several times.]

[“Amitabha.” Kong Du chanted the Buddha’s name, and the rosary in his hand turned rapidly. “Master Yun, please calm down. The prince of Zhenshu recently received a letter from the Khan who was seriously ill. He was worried and depressed, so he spoke without thinking. I hope Master Yun will forgive him.”]

[Liu Yuan's wheelchair moved forward slightly, and he tapped the armrest with his hands behind his back: "True magic, I apologize to Master Yun."]

[Although the three of them had some conflicts in Bian Jing, they are now in perfect harmony. After all, in this foreign country, they share the same fate. ]

【Hostages of the enemy country are, after all, of the same blood. 】

[Su Yun's face was grim. In the past, would Helan Zhenshu dare to be so arrogant? ]

[But now the Red Eye Army in the Jiangnan Road of the Great Qi is in chaos, and the Thirteen Provinces are in flames, and the court is in a state of panic. Moreover, the Great Sui has deployed troops on the border, eyeing them covetously.]

[It really is a scene of internal and external troubles! ]

[If we forcibly detain the Prince of Changshengtian at this moment, I am afraid it will immediately cause a dispute between the two countries. Su Yun took a deep breath, after all, he did not want to cause trouble for his grandfather.]

【“Confusing right and wrong!”】

【Xie Yuan was furious, pointing at Helan Zhenshu's nose, "That was clearly an attempted murder!"】【Helan Zhenshu brushed his sleeves calmly, smiling grimly, "Mr. Yuan, you are wrongly accusing me. I am a hostage of a small country, and I am already trembling in fear in the city of Bianjing, how dare I have such thoughts?"】

[“Third brother.” Su Shishi called softly, and her slender jade fingers secretly tugged at her brother’s sleeve. ]

[Su Yun naturally understood his sister's hint - to put the overall situation first.]

[But looking at Helan Zhenshu's fearless look, it really makes people angry. ]

【Especially since Xie Guan was a guest he personally invited and a member of the Caotang Poetry Society.】

[If Helan Zhenshu didn't have the status of the Crown Prince of Changshengtian, he would have wanted to chop him into pieces.]

[Helan Zhenshu waved his hands in a magnanimous manner, with a fake smile on his face: "After all, it was my fault for not disciplining my child properly, so I should apologize."]

[He clapped his hands and said leisurely, "Tomorrow I will send someone to deliver 100 taels of gold to Xie's house, just to calm Master Guan down." His tone was as if he was giving alms to a beggar.]

[“Harmony is the most precious thing. Big things can be reduced to small things, and small things can be eliminated. Don’t you agree?”]

[Helan Zhenshu has the appearance and physique of a naked man, but his eyes are as cunning as a fox.]

[“Who wants your filthy money!”]

【Xie Yuan was so angry that he was shaking all over, but when he saw Su Yun's expression of hesitation and silence, he knew that today's matter had to be left alone.】

【Xie Yuan clenched his fist tightly, his nails digging deep into his palm. He could see clearly that these people were bullying Guandi because he was born in a humble family and had no official position. If Guandi really died here today, I'm afraid they would just pay him some silver.】

[He stared at Helan Zhenshu's smug face with hatred, and an unprecedented sense of powerlessness surged in his heart. If he were in a high position, would he still have any scruples?]

[If I had the same level of cultivation as Mr. Er, I could kill several people with one sword.]

[Cai Huang and Song Tingting stood quietly at the side, their lips tightly pursed. Such court games were definitely not something that women like them could comment on.]

[But there was anger in the eyes of the two women. Helan Zhenshu was so domineering that it really made people angry. ]

[Xie Xuan's face was tense, but there was a hint of hidden satisfaction in his eyes.]

[Helan Zhenshu suddenly raised his foot and kicked Pei Feng, causing him to stagger. "What a waste!"]

[“You can’t even hold a sword steadily, and you still don’t kowtow to Master Guan to apologize?”]

[The moment the guard let go, Pei Feng actually fell to his knees, his forehead hitting the bluestone slab hard. Amid the dull thump, he raised his head and grinned, revealing his white teeth - where was the trace of regret? ]

[“That’s more like it.” Helan Zhenshu clapped his hands and laughed, saying aloud, “As the saying goes, it’s better to resolve a feud than to create one…”]

[After saying this, his eyes are as sharp as an eagle's, shooting straight at you, "What do you think, Master Xie?"]

[The scene fell into silence, so quiet that even the sound of a pin drop could be heard.]

[Su Yun's eyes were gleaming, and everyone was waiting with bated breath. How would this seemingly weak bastard from the Xie family deal with this humiliation?]

[Li Qinlan also had a bad look on her face. As a descendant of one of the nine great surnames, she was well aware of the power and methods of Helan Zhenshu.]

[Every sentence is full of hidden meanings, flawless and difficult to refute.]

[She glanced at you, only to see that your face was as calm as water, as if you were standing aside and watching other people's disputes.]

【Liu Yuan also turns his wheelchair and focuses his eyes on you.】

[Your eyes swept across Pei Feng who was wiping the blood, and the tall figure of Helan Zhenshu behind him.]

【Faced with this matter, you decide...】

1. Accept the apology. (Hint: It will have no impact on the future.)
2. Do not accept apology. (Hint: It will have an impact on the future.)
3. Kill Pei Feng with a sword. (Hint: It may be beneficial in the future.)
4. Get involved in person. (1/3)

5. Can predict the future once. (1/2)

The sound of the big tripod emitted a brilliant light, and the words on it slowly froze.

Yu Ke was looking at the five options. As Xie Guan grew up gradually and his strength improved, he no longer faced the crisis of "losing his life" after leaving the Banquet of Beauties, which was considered progress.

There is nothing to worry about, just make your choice.

3. Kill Pei Feng with a sword. (Hint: It may be beneficial in the future.)
[You suddenly smiled and said, "Prince Helan, I really don't know how I have offended you that you want to get rid of me so quickly."]

【As soon as these words came out!】

【Liu Yuan couldn't help shaking his head. I thought you would judge the situation and take a step back, but I didn't expect you to face the provocation head on and not back down.】

[What kind of trouble can you, a bastard, stir up? ]

[Su Yun's eyes became complicated when he heard this.]

[“Hahaha——” Helan Zhenshu suddenly burst into laughter, and his gold-studded belt swayed with him.]

【The smile on his face slowly faded, "Don't say that, Master Guan, you are better at making people laugh than the actors in the palace."】

[He slowly stood up, his tall figure casting a shadow in front of you, and said condescendingly, "Who am I, and who are you? You are not worthy!"]

[You smiled nonchalantly and changed the subject, "So, Prince Helan has no intention of killing me, so it is this Pei Feng who wants to put me to death?"]

[Pei Feng was stunned, but did not speak.]

[You raise your eyes to meet Helan Zhenshu's gaze, "I wonder if Your Highness the Crown Prince... knows."]

[“A low-ranking retainer…” Helan Zhenshu adjusted his sleeves slowly, “Is he worthy of this prince’s concern?”]

[You speak calmly: "I accept your apology, Your Highness, but I don't want the gift anymore."]

[“Oh? It seems that Master Guan is unwilling to make a big deal out of a small matter?”]

[You stare at him, your eyes calm, "I don't know how I have offended this retainer of the Crown Prince."]

[“But since he wants to take my life, why not have a fair fight—repay a grudge if there is a grudge, and take revenge if there is a vengeance.”]

[Helan Zhenshu paused, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, obviously he had not expected you to do this.]

[After a while, he chuckled: "Interesting..."]

[“But let me make it clear in advance that swords have no eyes. If anything goes wrong, this prince will not take any responsibility.”]

[You nodded, "Of course, this is how sparring is."]

[Even Liu Yuan was stunned by this result. It was beyond his expectations!]

[Xie Xuan felt that he could not understand this ninth brother. He knew very well that you were still young and were ostracized in the mansion. Not to mention practicing martial arts, you had not even started to learn to read.]

[And Pei Feng is a martial arts master, his strength should not be underestimated. Your move is undoubtedly a futile attempt, seeking your own death.]

【Li Qinlan also looked puzzled.】

(End of this chapter)