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Chapter 174 The Twin Heroes, Powerful as They Ride in the Yellow Horse, A Flying Boat Approaches to Spy's Secret Scheme [Part Two]

Shi Buyu turned his head sharply to look at Yan Yunsheng, his face filled with disbelief.

He said disdainfully, "I never expected that you, this frivolous and reckless swordsman, this rutting dog, are ultimately just a coward."

"Hey, you've got guts, don't back down!" Yan Yunsheng said with a fawning smile, "Your Highness's reputation is well-deserved. It's my fault for accidentally ruining your residence today."

He repeatedly assured him, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely restore the mansion to its original state for you."

Shi Buyu glanced at the two elite Imperial Guards, each of whom was at the Foundation Establishment level.

The two squad leaders were almost as skilled as he was.

She knew that these people were the elite of the elite, a team from Shengjing dedicated to handling matters related to cultivators.

In the three kingdoms including Dongling, there are no Nascent Soul True Monarchs to oversee them, and Nascent Soul Masters are extremely rare.

In terms of high-end combat power, it can't even compare to some medium-sized sects, let alone the five major immortal sects.

However, the number of cultivators in the army was too large.

Especially the Imperial Guards in the capital, not only are all of them at the Foundation Establishment stage, but there are also quite a few Core Formation cultivators.

Therefore, apart from the five major immortal sects above, there was no distinction in status between the sects of the Three Kingdoms and the local sects.

In some respects, the Three Kingdoms were even slightly superior, after all, the five major immortal sects needed them to maintain peace and stability in the mortal world.

Ordinary sect cultivators, if they commit crimes in the capital of the Three Kingdoms...

After being captured, the other sect will be notified to come and take them away; at most, it will just be a loss of face.

However, the Ninth Prince Helian Chengyu is different; he is the next guardian deity of the royal family.

This time, it was once again that they provoked the other party.

Even if the sect is furious if someone is really killed, they won't say anything openly.

It should be noted that the Ninth Prince has more than just the Grand Princess behind him.

When in the right, the Qinghua Sect is also a strong backer for the other side.

Having sorted out his current situation, Shi Buyu fell silent for a moment.

"Thank you all for your hard work. You can leave these two to me." Tang Hao nodded slightly to the two teams of imperial guards.

The two squad leaders exchanged a glance, then accepted the order and led their teams to the side to maintain order.

It wasn't just Helian Chengyu's side that had their houses destroyed; naturally, they needed to deal with those as well.

"You're quite sensible," Tang Hao said with a smile, glancing at Yan Yunsheng.

He then turned to Shi Buyu and asked, "He has already accepted the punishment, what did this fairy say?"

Seeing the two groups of imperial guards leave, Shi Buyu breathed a sigh of relief. Sensing the chains formed by the white lotus on her body, she figured she should be able to break free.

While she was pondering, Tang Hao had already led the two back to the courtyard.

The nine women also returned from their post, and several longswords were thrown to the ground with a clatter.

"Your Highness, a total of four houses collapsed, six rooms were severely damaged, much of the indoor furniture and furnishings were destroyed, and the trees in the courtyard were also damaged..." Yao Guang counted on his fingers as he reported the extent of the damage.

Each time she mentioned something, Yan Yunsheng would let out an awkward laugh.

Ultimately, it's mostly his fault.

Shi Buyu observed the guards discreetly: 'They're all in the late Foundation Establishment stage. Even if they break free of their restraints, they'll likely have difficulty escaping, but…'

Her gaze finally settled on the stone table, where a young man dressed in a light blue Taoist robe was sitting.

The opponent's cultivation level is not high, only at the peak of Qi Refining.

Judging from the fact that he could leisurely drink tea with the Ninth Prince in his private residence, and that after the accident, while everyone else went to guard various places, he specifically left one person to protect him, it is clear that this person's status is not low.

Several messages flashed through Shi Buyu's mind.

He possessed the demeanor of a prodigy, had reached the peak of Qi Refining cultivation, and had a close personal relationship with the Ninth Prince.

'It seems this is Tang Hao, the heir apparent of Rong Kingdom. If I can find an opportunity to capture him, the Ninth Prince will be hesitant to act rashly, and I will naturally have a chance to leave.'

She was different from Yan Yunsheng.

No matter how reckless and absurd Yan Yunsheng's actions may be, he is still a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sword Sect, one of the five great immortal sects.

The Ninth Prince punished her to vent his anger, and wouldn't make things too difficult for her.

And what about her?
Even without a bad reputation, he is still a successor of the Heartless Sect of the "Path of Extinction of Emotions".

Despite the sweet-sounding title of "fairy," she dared not gamble on the other party's true intentions, given her own identity as a demonic cultivator.

Having made up his mind, Shi Buyu nodded and said, "This time, it was indeed our fault. I am willing to accept the punishment and repair the house for Your Highness as an apology."

"Very good!" Tang Hao nodded in satisfaction, his sword finger twitching slightly.

The chains binding the two of them suddenly shifted and changed. Although they were still wrapped around their bodies, they no longer hindered their movements, and their cultivation levels were unleashed to the peak of Qi Refining.

"Then..."

Just as they were about to assign the two men to work, a group of masked monks in black cloaks suddenly flew into the courtyard.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Ninth Prince!" The leading cultivator, wearing a golden mask, gave him a slight bow.

Upon seeing this, Tang Hao raised an eyebrow, a strange look flashing across his eyes.

"You're back? Come on in, let's talk." He took two steps, then turned back towards the stone table and said, "Xianyi, come on in."

Watching the three enter the house, Shi Buyu frowned, a look of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

'That golden-masked man, could he be the Ninth Prince's protector?'

The cloak the other person was wearing should have the effect of concealing their cultivation level, so she couldn't tell what it was.

However, her intuition told her that this person was very dangerous.

'I've already reached the half-step Core Formation stage, so for me to have this kind of feeling, the other party must undoubtedly be a Core Formation cultivator!'

Aside from special cases like the Ninth Prince, how many people at the same cultivation level could defeat you?

Shi Buyu was still quite confident in himself: 'However, with this person around, I'm afraid I won't have a chance to capture Tang Hao.'

She was filled with resentment, but fortunately, this feeling did not last long.

Because the three people who went into the house did not stay inside for long before coming out again.

The Core Formation cultivator with the golden mask led the masked cloaked cultivators away.

'Now that everyone is watching, has he really left?' Shi Buyu was secretly delighted.

The crowd watching from mid-air and high above had not completely dispersed, so the other party must have truly left.

"Stop standing there, get to work!"

Upon hearing the Ninth Prince's words, a guard brought over the blueprints, and the two began to work.

However, no matter what they were doing, Shi Buyu's attention never left the two people at the stone table.

After the battle ended, on a pavilion in the distance.

The spies who were keeping an eye on Helian Chengyu were analyzing the battle that had just taken place.

"What do you all think?" the leader asked, scanning the room.

“The Ninth Prince overpowered two disciples of the same level, and his mastery of the Nine Gazes Sword Technique was also superb. I believe he is definitely not an imposter.”

“Indeed, I have heard of the reputations of these two. They are not ordinary people. Looking at the entire Shengjing, it is difficult to predict the outcome of a battle between even one late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, let alone two.”

"But he's a close friend of the Prince of Rong, what if..."

"The Crown Prince of Rongguo has successfully refined the Golden Elixir Jade Rejuvenation Pill with his Qi Refining Body. Similar cases have occurred in Hundred Flowers Valley. It can only be said that he is indeed an unparalleled genius in alchemy, but as for his cultivation level, well, tsk tsk!"

"That's right. Besides, he's right there. How could he possibly be in two places at once?"

"Why are you all in such a hurry? What I mean is, could he have invited a true disciple of the Qinghua Sect?"

"Anyone can persuade a Grand Master to join the cause? I believe it's the Ninth Prince himself."

After some discussion, most people agreed that the Ninth Prince would not take any action for the time being.

The leader, however, was not satisfied and looked at the person who had remained silent but whose intuition was exceptionally sharp: "What do you say?"

“I think there’s something wrong.” The man pondered for a moment and then said, “Although it’s incredible, my intuition tells me that this Ninth Prince is probably an imposter.”

"Could it be that he had planned this all along and had been secretly training a double?" The leader asked in astonishment.

To have mastered the "Nine Gazes" sword technique to this level requires considerable skill and cannot be explained in a short period of time.

Suddenly, something occurred to him: "Perhaps this substitute is the Ninth Prince's protector!"

“It’s not impossible!” The person with keen intuition paused for a moment, then slowly nodded in agreement.

"No wonder he could suppress two prodigies all by himself!" The leader's eyes flashed. The two had been working together for quite some time, and the other's intuition rarely made a mistake.

The man said, "The [Golden Elixir Jade Rejuvenation Pill] was not completed some time ago, and the substitute's activities were just to adapt to the identity. Now that the substitute has reappeared and caused such a commotion, the Ninth Prince must be about to take action!"

“Indeed, if I were the Ninth Prince, I would never have allowed these two to destroy my beloved house. I would have revealed my identity long ago and driven them away.” The leader sorted out his thoughts and felt that he had seen through the truth.

The two exchanged a glance and said in unison, "He's doing this to take advantage of the situation, deliberately displaying his combat power to solidify his identity!"

It was at this moment that the arrival of the group of masked, cloaked monks attracted their attention.

When the group left.

"That golden-masked cultivator has been replaced!" the one with keen spiritual senses laughed. "The Ninth Prince now should be the real one!"

The leader laughed as well: "Once they switch identities again, we'll find an opportunity to strike. Without a protector by his side, the Ninth Prince is doomed!"

They no longer lingered in that conspicuous spot, hastily leaving the pavilion to arrange what was to come.

"Ninth Brother, did your trip go smoothly? I see you have already achieved the Core Formation stage." Tang Hao poured tea for the two of them and asked with a smile.

Helian Chengyu looked delighted and nodded repeatedly, saying, "With the help of the superior-grade [Golden Liquid Jade Rejuvenation Pill] refined by Xianzhi, the process went extremely smoothly. If I hadn't been injured during the tribulation, I would have returned long ago."

"Oh? What exactly is the lightning tribulation like?" Tang Hao asked curiously.

He had never seen anyone undergo tribulation before. If it weren't for the need to help Helian Chengyu keep the spies in check, he would have really wanted to go and see.

Upon hearing this, Helian Chengyu patted his head.

I said apologetically, "After recovering from my injuries, I rushed back and forgot about this. I only knew that Xianzhi was curious. I had Xuanying leave an image of it. The image stone is with him. I'll show it to you when I get back tonight."

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao's eyes lit up, and he was very much looking forward to it.

"Do you have anything else to do later?" He asked casually, noticing the other person's last words.

Nodding slightly, Helian Chengyu said, "There are some follow-up matters that need to be dealt with."

After exchanging a few words, Tang Hao didn't ask for details and got up to walk towards the collapsed house.

He had just noticed that Shi Buyu and Yan Yunsheng repaired their houses in different ways, but both used the methods of cultivators, which piqued his curiosity.

Shi Buyu, who had been keeping an eye on things, quickly glanced at Tang Hao as he approached alone.

They discovered that the Ninth Prince was holding a communication jade token, clearly indicating that he was making arrangements for something.

The nine late-stage Foundation Establishment guards were cleaning up the traces of the battle, and none of them followed.

"A perfect opportunity!" Shi Buyu thought with delight. "These guards are so careless; they can't blame me then."

She secretly communicated with the [Heart-Imprinting Mirror], preparing to break free of the chains when Tang Hao got close.

Few outsiders know that the [Heart-Imprinting Mirror] can store magical power, and the amount stored is equivalent to the total amount of magical power one possesses.

Even the Flower Sect, which also belongs to the [Path of Extinguishing Emotions], is not very clear about this matter. Only those who have cultivated this secret technique and treasure know its mysteries.

"Closer, closer!"

The master remained silent and slowly shifted his position.

A moment later, seeing that Tang Hao was no longer approaching, she had almost reached the edge of the ruins.

Moving any further might alert the other party: 'Two zhang is about enough!'

Her mind immediately connected with the [Heart Imprint Mirror], and the magic power stored within it surged into her body.

'break!'

Without a word, the master suddenly channeled his magical power, and the white chains tightened abruptly.

Immediately afterwards, with a soft "bang," the chains shattered and disintegrated back into spiritual energy, returning to the world.

A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips, and with a swift movement, she lunged at Tang Hao.

However, while she was still in mid-air, she realized something was wrong.

Logically, if you suddenly launch an attack, even if the other party reacts quickly enough, they should inevitably show signs of panic.

But what did she see?
Tang Hao actually stood still, without the slightest intention to dodge, and his expression was extremely calm.

'No! He... he's laughing!'

That faint smile, almost imperceptible without close observation, now sent a chill down her spine.

The distance of two zhang is only a moment's time for a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Without time to think, Shi Buyu subconsciously summoned the [Heart Imprint Mirror] and launched a mental attack.

Only after it was over did he realize with a start: 'Oh no, Tang Hao is only at the peak of Qi Refining. If the attack had landed, he would have been either killed or driven mad.'

If that's the case, she won't need to think about escaping.

The Ninth Prince will definitely hunt me down to the ends of the earth.

Once caught, being torn to pieces would be the least of your worries; they might even extract your soul and refine your spirit.

It is trying to pull back some of its force.

A strange beast, resembling both a dragon and a butterfly, emerged from between Tang Hao's eyebrows and swallowed her mental attack in one gulp.

"This... how is this possible?" Shi Buyu was shocked and was about to use his methods again.

In a flash, the other person vanished before her eyes at an incredible speed.

The next moment, she felt a pain in her neck, and her consciousness instantly plunged into darkness.

Only then did Tang Hao's figure appear beside her.

He looked at the stunningly beautiful girl on the ground and couldn't help but shake his head: "Pathetic!"

He waved away the nine women who rushed over, then stroked his chin and fell into deep thought.

'So this is the effect of the so-called "Power of Chenghuang" after it merged into my bloodline?'

This [Power of Riding the Yellow] was obtained from Feng Mingyue's amber seal.

After receiving the reward, the amber-colored energy seeped into his blood.

After trying it out, Tang Hao didn't find anything different, so he put it aside.

'It seems that the fusion of bloodline power is not as instantaneous as the fusion of magical runes; there is actually a fusion process involved.'

Because he remembered what Bai Jue had said in Cangyun City, and knew that Feng Mingyang and his sister's bloodline was extremely good at speed, he naturally did a test in this area after receiving the reward.

'Perhaps it's because of Feng Mingyue's cultivation level; after all, she is essentially a late-stage Core Formation cultivator,' Tang Hao speculated.

He thought to himself, 'If that bloodline power were to be absorbed into my body all at once, I might be in danger of exploding and dying. That's why the system is slowly integrating it into my bloodline.'

He felt that this must be the truth.

"Tsk tsk, Xianzhi's strength is truly unfathomable. If I hadn't yet formed my core, I'm afraid I would be far from being your match." Helian Chengyu appeared nearby at some point.

He looked the girl on the ground over and over again: "This Shi Buyu is also famous, but she was completely powerless against you."

Tang Hao smiled and was about to speak.

Suddenly, a thought struck me, and I looked up into the sky.

A magical flying boat slowly descended towards this side.

'Finally couldn't hold back any longer?'

They had long ago noticed the existence of those connections on the airship.

However, there is a barrier separating it.

Tang Hao had no idea who was on the ship.

(End of this chapter)