This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 116 Acting as a Peacemaker

"Is this a young sword immortal?"

Xiao Xingchen's appearance certainly garnered a lot of attention. Everyone rubbed their eyes, wondering if they were seeing things because they hadn't slept all night. Could this big fat man really be that young sword immortal?

The shock and confusion spread across the seventh floor. Even Wu Xie was taken aback; he couldn't understand how someone could become so fat in just one day.

"It's just a little water, don't worry about the details,"

Xiao Xingchen looked completely unconcerned, even stretching and yawning a few times. It wasn't that he was putting on airs; he was genuinely tired after a whole night of activity.

"You, you've been up there the whole time?"

The fourth prince was stunned.

"Otherwise what? A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Who is like you people, drinking tea here in the middle of the night and making such a fuss, not letting me get any rest."

Everyone looked up and saw Ruoxue walk out with a smile on her face, then they looked at Xiaoxingchen.

"lecherous thief,"

“Disgusting,”

"abnormal,"

"shameless.."

They all spoke in unison, casting disdainful glances their way. This made Xiao Xingchen proudly raise her head, then she looked at Wu Xie and slowly walked towards him.

"You barbarian, what are you doing here? If I were you, you'd better get the hell out of here!"

"Hmph, you've come at the right time. I was just looking for someone to settle a score with, and here you are."

Wu Xie glared coldly. You can't beat up a prince, but beating you up is a piece of cake.

Seeing that Wu Xie was about to make a move, Xiao Xingchen didn't dare to be careless. He couldn't forget that he was currently a cripple and couldn't be fought.

He stumbled, as if tripped by something, and fell headlong into Wu Xie's arms.

"Well done!" Wu Xie roared, thinking that Wu Xie had attacked first, and immediately assumed a counterattack stance.

“Hey, I advise you not to touch me. All those men in black you sent were killed. One was named Baku, and the other… what was his name? They were both captured.”

The obese body lunged at Wu Xie like a ball. Before Wu Xie could even draw his sword, he heard Xiao Xingchen's voice beside him.

He was startled upon hearing this; the worst-case scenario had unfolded. He frowned and looked at Xiao Xingchen again, but the contempt in Wu Xie's eyes was gone.

"who are you?"

The fact that Xiao Xingchen could call out Baku's name proves that he had been to the ancestral temple and even met his people. Could he be one of Emperor Wu's men?

At this moment, Wu Xie felt uneasy. It wasn't just because of the ancestral temple, but also because of the events at the city gate—all orchestrated by this young man. He thought of many things. If this was Emperor Wu's man, it meant that Emperor Wu had been watching him since outside the city, which was no small matter.

Seeing Wu Xie's killing intent vanish, Xiao Xingchen also rushed forward, and the two immediately embraced tightly. To an outsider, it would look like long-lost friends just meeting.

He whispered in Wu Xie's ear, deciding to try and trick him.

"I know you're looking for a map of the Northern Regions. It's a pity you didn't bring your men with you."

Wu Xie was startled again, his unease growing stronger.

After saying this, Xiao Xingchen retreated, still looking indifferent, as if to say that it was just an accident.

But the others weren't fools, especially when they saw Wu Xie's dark face; they knew something must have just happened.

"Fourth Prince, I'm exhausted after a long night. My back is killing me. Are you going back? I need to go back and get some rest."

"Go back? My revenge..."

“Your Highness, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. You have already missed the best opportunity today. You have more important things to do.”

He approached the Fourth Prince and whispered something, then shook his head at Zheng Youqian. Only he knew that with the disappearance of those men in black, Zhan Aotian was probably as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Whether Emperor Wu took the man in black is a crucial question. Until this is clarified, both Zhan Shuai and Wu Xie need to remain silent for a while.

After all, having evidence and not having evidence are two different things. This period of peace is what Xiao Xingchen wants, and it's also what the Martial Emperor wants.

Therefore, it's not advisable to push people too hard at this moment; it's not uncommon for a cornered dog to act rashly.

"Okay, I can let them go, but they'll have to pay a price."

"Of course, I believe Wu Xie is willing to pay the price, right?"

Xiao Xingchen grinned wickedly, his eyes full of threat, which infuriated Zhan Wuqing. However, Wu Xie held him tightly, a smile even appearing on his face.

"That's how it is. Since it's a prince who spoke up, I won't be stingy. The Wild Snow Pill is a world-renowned healing medicine. I left in a hurry today and didn't bring anything else. Let's leave a bottle of Snow Pill for the Fourth Prince to heal his injuries. What do you think?"

"Xue Dan?"

Xiao Xingchen was taken aback, wondering what this thing was. He wanted to extort some money, but he didn't want any pills.

But everyone else's expression changed; it seemed this Snow Pill was an extremely valuable item.

"Hahaha, no problem, no problem. Wu Xie, you're a good guy. Now that we have Xue Dan, we're friends. If you have any trouble in Yong'an, just come to me."

The Fourth Prince's face changed faster than a book could read, causing Xiao Xingchen to swallow his words of advice, because he saw that the Eldest Princess also showed a hint of shock upon hearing about Xue Dan.

The Fourth Prince might not know his stuff, but he trusted the Eldest Princess; if she desired something, it must be right.

"In that case, I'll take my leave now."

Wu Xie produced a bottle of pills, tossed it over, gave Xiao Xingchen a strange look, and without taking the stairs, jumped down and hurriedly left the Flower Language Pavilion.

Startled by Xue Dan's sudden appearance, Xiao Xingchen was about to speak again when Zhan Wuqing slipped away, thwarting his attempt to extort more money. However, a wicked smile appeared on his lips. He could run away, but he couldn't hide. He had stepped on the tail of the Zhan Marshal's Mansion. If he didn't make good use of it, how could he face those black-clad men who had been turned into mummies?

"Damn, Xue Dan, you're awesome, Lao Zheng! Our efforts tonight weren't in vain, we've struck it rich!"

The fourth prince carefully held the bottle containing the snow pill in his hands, as excited as a child. Together with Zheng Youqian, the two fat men were so excited they wanted to jump up. They didn't care about the trouble Zhan Wuqing had caused them.

"What is this Snow Pill?"

Xiao Xingchen couldn't help but ask,

"The Wild Snow Pill is a sacred healing medicine refined from the snow lotus of Tianshan Mountain. It is extremely useful for cultivators who have suffered severe injuries. Even high-level cultivators who consume it can increase their success rate in breaking through by 20%. Therefore, it also has another name: the Ninefold Sacred Pill,"

A voice sounded from behind, and the eldest princess slowly walked over, explaining,

"I see, then we've made a profit. I didn't expect Wu Xie to bring this out."

Xiao Xingchen looked out of the Flower Language Pavilion. It seemed Wu Xie was truly desperate this time; otherwise, he wouldn't have abandoned such an important item. Even if he didn't understand the cultivators of this world, anything that could increase the probability of breaking through to a higher realm was undoubtedly extremely rare and hard to come by.

"I need to speak with you alone."

The princess's voice continued, causing Xiao Xingchen to hesitate for a moment before nodding.

"Yes, but not now. The Princess should leave as soon as possible. After all, the Flower Language Pavilion is not a place for women. We can't see anything now, but when you..."

Xiao Xingchen originally wanted to remind her that when she participated in the struggle for the throne, today's trip might be used against her, but he suddenly paused, lost in thought.

What's the point of fighting over it? With Consort Xian around, anyone who gets involved will meet the same end: death. It seems the Crown Prince's position in the Great Qian Dynasty is secure; no one can take it away.

"What did you say?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I won't talk to you alone today. My beauty is getting impatient. Let's talk another day."

Ruoxue had already come to Xiaoxingchen's side, and their intimate manner spoke volumes. Seeing Ruoxue's pretty blushing face, anyone could guess that this woman and Xiaoxingchen had probably spent the night in bed together.

"Shameless," the princess sneered, her mood completely ruined. She flicked her sleeves and turned to leave.

The Fourth Prince and Old Zheng also stopped their playful fight, staring intently at Ruoxue, unwilling to give up.