Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

Thinking of all this, Lin Xiang was overcome with grief and couldn't help but cry. His tears flowed like a flood, fully expressing his sorrow.

Just then, a dark figure appeared behind Lin Xiang like a ghost, silently watching Lin Xiang, who was covering his face and weeping, and slowly spoke:

"It seems that Minister Lin is deeply saddened by Lin Gong's death today!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiang trembled violently, turned around quickly, his eyes filled with astonishment and fear, and instinctively adopted a wary posture.

Upon seeing who it was, Prime Minister Lin's expression froze instantly. His mouth gaped open, as if he couldn't believe his eyes, and he asked in a slightly trembling voice:

"Your Highness, the King of Qin?"

Li Chengtian's figure loomed in the darkness, his eyes like the deep night sky, gleaming with an unfathomable light. He nodded slightly and responded softly:

"That's right, it is indeed me."

Lin Xiang felt slightly relieved after hearing Li Chengtian admit it himself, but his face still showed a look of disbelief.

He quickly composed himself, wiped away his tears, stood up, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down.

His tone became calm and indifferent, as if the sadness he had just felt had been buried deep in his heart. He said lightly:

"I wonder what brings Your Highness, the Prince of Qin, to my Prime Minister's residence so late at night? Do you perhaps wish to witness my downfall?"

Li Chengtian waved his hand, his movements elegant and composed, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

His voice was deep and magnetic, as if every word had been carefully considered before being spoken.

"I came to see Prime Minister Lin mainly because when I went to the palace today to report on the murder of Lin Gong, do you know what His Majesty said?"

Upon hearing Li Chengtian's words, Lin Xiang's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.

He didn't speak, but simply turned around and focused on burning the calligraphy that Lin Gongsheng had written.

The ashes of the paper danced in the air, like black butterflies, or like Lin Gong's soul fluttering in the air.

Li Chengtian looked at the unmoved Prime Minister Lin, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

He frowned slightly, his tone becoming more serious and cold:

"His Majesty instructed me to pin the blame for the killing of Lin Gong and the assassination of Lord Zheng outside the capital on Northern Qi. He intends to use these two incidents to launch a war against Northern Qi."

Li Chengtian's words echoed in the room like a thunderclap.

Lin Xiang's hand trembled slightly. He stopped what he was doing and quickly turned around.

Lin Ruopu's eyes burned with fury as he stared intently at Li Chengtian, his gaze seeming to want to devour him.

His voice was filled with anger and grief, erupting like a volcanic eruption:

"How could this be! Is my son's death just to give His Majesty a pretext to invade Northern Qi?" His voice trembled, as if he were about to collapse at any moment.

Li Chengtian looked at the furious Prime Minister Lin, a slight sneer appearing on his lips.

His eyes were cold and disdainful, as if he didn't care at all about Lin Xiang's questioning.

"Don't you understand His Majesty? He can even use his own son as a pawn, let alone your son, Prime Minister Lin." His words pierced Lin Ruopu's heart like a knife.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruopu felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow.

He felt as if a bucket of ice-cold water had been poured over him from head to toe, and the chill instantly spread throughout his body.

He silently wiped away his tears, which blurred his vision, but he still tried to open his eyes and stare straight at Li Chengtian.

His eyes flashed with a complex light, a mixture of anger, helplessness, and a hint of despair.

After a moment of silence, Lin Ruopu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He clenched his teeth and asked, word by word:

"Your Highness, I doubt you would come to tell me this in the middle of the night, would you?"

His tone conveyed a sense of firmness and determination, as if he were prepared to face any outcome.

Li Chengtian looked at Lin Xiang, his tone filled with oppressive power, like a ferocious beast ready to pounce on its prey at any moment:

"Prime Minister Lin, do you think His Majesty is getting old and it's time for him to abdicate?"

Upon hearing Li Chengtian's words, Lin Ruopu's face showed astonishment. His mouth gaped open as if he could swallow an egg, and his lips trembled, his voice filled with disbelief:

"Your Highness, do you know what you're saying?"

Upon seeing Lin Ruopu's appearance, Li Chengtian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile. He immediately activated the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, like a hungry beast, instantly devouring everything except Lin Xiang.

In that instant, Lin Xiang's study became an empty room. Lin Ruopu was so frightened by Li Chengtian's move that he took more than ten steps back before stopping.

His face was as pale as paper, his eyes filled with terror, like a frightened rabbit. His lips trembled, and his voice carried a hint of fear:

"Your Highness King Qin, are you a human or a ghost? How can there be such terrifying martial arts in this world?"

Seeing Lin Ruopu's appearance, Li Chengtian nodded in satisfaction, a smile appearing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with confidence.

"Prime Minister Lin, I have come to you today hoping that you can help me achieve my goal. I will not say anything more. If you are willing to lend me a hand, I can promise to cure your eldest son and ensure that you have a successor."

When Lin Ruopu heard Li Chengtian's first words, his heart sank as if he had sunk to the bottom of a valley.

But when he heard what Li Chengtian said next, a surge of joy welled up in his heart, and his eyes shone with hope, as if he had seen a ray of dawn in the darkness.

He looked at Li Chengtian excitedly, his voice trembling slightly as he asked, "Your Highness, can you really cure Da Bao's illness?"

Li Chengtian nodded slightly and replied firmly, "I am naturally confident in this, you need not worry."

Upon receiving Li Chengtian's definitive reply, Lin Ruopu was overjoyed. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, shouting:

"Greetings, Your Highness! As long as Your Highness can cure Da Bao, I, Lin Ruopu, will follow Your Highness's lead without question and do my utmost to assist Your Highness in achieving your great cause!"

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Chapter 40: Lin Dabao Cured, Chen Pingping Returns

Upon hearing Lin Xiang's words, Li Chengtian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

He took two steps forward, reached out and personally helped Lin Xiang up, and said firmly:

"Prime Minister Lin, please get up."

Rest assured, I never do anything without being certain of success.

Let me tell you, I kill Grandmasters as easily as slaughtering pigs and dogs.

Moreover, besides you, Vice Minister of Revenue Fan Jianfan, Garrison Commander Ye Chongye, and Minister of War Zheng Qiankun are all my men.

"If it weren't for the need to avoid jeopardizing the foundation of the Southern Qing Kingdom, His Majesty should have abdicated long ago and retired to enjoy his life."

Upon hearing Li Chengtian's words, Lin Xiang was shocked. His eyes widened and his mouth opened slightly, but he could not utter a single word.

He never expected that the power of this Prince Qin had become so great.

It should be noted that Fan Jian and Zheng Qiankun commanded 50,000 Red Armored Army soldiers in Kyoto, while Ye Zhong controlled 50,000 garrison troops in Kyoto.

In Kyoto today, apart from the 20,000 Imperial Guards in the palace and the 50,000 Black Riders led by Chen Pingping, all other troops have fallen under Li Chengtian's control.

Given the current military strength of Li Chengtian, if he chooses to launch a coup directly, coupled with the terrifying power he has just demonstrated, the chances of success are almost 100%.

Lin Xiang couldn't help but feel a wave of fear, thinking that it was fortunate that he hadn't chosen the wrong side, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Then he thought that if His Highness the Prince of Qin really launched a coup at this time, the 20,000 Imperial Guards and the 40,000 Black Riders left in the capital would probably suffer heavy losses!

Upon realizing this, he immediately understood the true meaning of Li Chengtian's earlier statement, "It's not to avoid shaking the foundation of the Southern Qing Kingdom."

Li Chengtian did not linger any longer, but instead carried Lin Ruopu directly to Lin Dabao's room.

Lin Dabao was still fast asleep at this moment, and Li Chengtian did not stand on ceremony. He directly used the Devouring Heaven Demon Art to treat Lin Dabao's brain nerves.

In just ten breaths, Li Chengtian had healed Lin Dabao.

Then he said to Lin Xiang:

"I have healed him. After I ascend the throne, I will take Lin Wan'er into the palace as a concubine."

Therefore, I do not wish for Minister Lin to do anything unwise.

The following day, outside the gates of Kyoto.

Dust billowed at the end of the official road, the earth began to tremble, and the rapid, chaotic sound of horses' hooves drew everyone's attention.

The soldiers on guard at the city gate and the people entering the city all looked in the direction from which the sound of horses' hooves came.

A dark shadow appeared in the distance along the official road. The shadow quickly expanded, revealing its true form: a group of cavalrymen dressed in black armor and riding fine horses.

They moved with incredible speed, sweeping in like a black whirlwind.

Upon seeing this group of black-clad cavalry, the soldiers standing guard at the city gate immediately showed fear, the name of this cavalry unit flashing through their minds:

"Black Knight!"

The Black Riders are a unit directly under the Overwatch Council and the strongest cavalry force in the Qing Kingdom.

Their fearsome reputation was unparalleled, inspiring terror in all who heard of them.

"The Black Knights are back!"

Someone shouted something, and the people around them started to stir.

The arrival of the Black Riders signifies that something big is about to happen.

They are one of the most elite troops in the Qing Kingdom, carrying out the most confidential and dangerous missions.