Chapter 1254 - 1251: Lu Xiao Yun, the Same Kind of Person!

After the Shadow Poison Elder disappeared for a moment, the Crown Prince gradually calmed down and said to Elder Li:

"Do you think he can kill Elder Hai?"

Elder Li’s eyes flashed with cold light and he said, "If he can kill, it’s good; if not, it’s a perfect opportunity to get rid of him. The Shadow Poison Elder dared to kill here today, clearly disregarding Your Highness. This person is lawless, insidious, and ruthless. Keeping him around will be trouble sooner or later."

The Crown Prince glanced at the body of the guard captain on the ground, licked his lips, nodded, and frowned again:

"Elder Hai is not weak, and he is very loyal to my second brother. If he is not eliminated, it’s a major concern for me. Unfortunately, Sea Guard General Wei Chihuo is too rigid, only loyal to my father. He only agreed to protect me in Azure Sky City and is not helping me against my second brother. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be so troublesome. When I ascend the throne, there will be a day I deal with that old man."

Upon hearing this, Elder Li respectfully said:

"Your Highness needn’t worry. You are the Crown Prince, and now the Water Cloud Army obeys you. Even without the help of the Sea Guard General, the Second Prince is not Your Highness’s match. Moreover, we have a trump card in our hand. Just an Elder Hai cannot stir up any significant trouble."

The Crown Prince’s eyes lit up, "Are you referring to Lu Xiao Yun?"

Elder Li nodded, suddenly looked towards the direction of the garden gate, and whispered, "He is here."

Footsteps sounded, and a figure entered the garden.

The newcomer wore a robe with fire and gold flame cloud patterns, a red treasure sword at the waist, stood with a straight back, walked steadily with sharp eyes and an imposing presence.

"Lu Xiao Yun, your aura has improved much compared to ten days ago. What is your realm now?"

Elder Li glanced at Lu Xiao Yun and asked.

Lu Xiao Yun ignored the body on the ground, sat opposite the Crown Prince, poured himself a cup of Spiritual Tea, and calmly said, "True Yuan Realm First Stage Peak."

"True Yuan Realm First Stage Peak!"

The Crown Prince was taken aback. Ten days ago, when Lu Xiao Yun arrived in Azure Sky City, he was only at the mid-stage of the True Yuan Realm First Stage. In ten days, he had unexpectedly broken through two levels.

Lu Xiao Yun said nothing further. Since agreeing to the Crown Prince’s offer and the transaction, the Crown Prince had almost met all his requests, and he had gained many benefits.

This included a mid-tier Cultivation Technique and cultivation at the source of a medium-sized Yuan Spirit Vein in the Imperial City. After the King’s death, the Crown Prince directly took over ten high-grade Spirit Pills from the treasury for him to consume, which resulted in today’s realm.

However, such rapid improvement, wholly relying on external forces without accumulation, is undoubtedly like forcing growth. It likely results in an unstable realm that might impact future cultivation.

But to defeat Luo Feng quickly and avenge his past humiliation, he disregarded these concerns.

The scene at the New Dragon Ranking Tournament where he was defeated by Luo Feng was deeply imprinted in Lu Xiao Yun’s mind, hard to forget. Until Luo Feng is dead, he will not have peace.

Elder Li, seemingly understanding Lu Xiao Yun’s thoughts, took out a jade box and placed it on the table.

The jade box opened, revealing a blood-red pill lying quietly inside.

The pill’s surface flashed with eerie light, resembling a drop of fresh blood, and upon appearance, a strong pungent smell flooded the air, exceptionally bizarre.

"Blood Refining Pill!"

Lu Xiao Yun’s gaze focused upon seeing the Spirit Pill in the jade box.

Elder Li nodded and slowly said, "Correct. It’s the Blood Refining Pill. This pill can aid Martial Artists in the True Yuan Realm to elevate their cultivation by one realm stage, lasting an hour. However, after the hour, the Martial Artist will suffer significant blood loss, requiring three to five months of recovery."

Without hesitation, Lu Xiao Yun directly reached for the Blood Refining Pill.

He was currently at the True Yuan Realm First Stage Peak. Using the Blood Refining Pill, he would become a True Yuan Realm Second Stage Peak Martial Artist, and surely could defeat Luo Feng! Otherwise, he would need to wait several more months.

At this moment, the Crown Prince reached out to close the jade box, stopping Lu Xiao Yun.

"Lu Xiao Yun, you haven’t forgotten our transaction, have you? I helped you elevate your cultivation to kill Luo Feng, and you are to help me with a matter."

Lu Xiao Yun’s gaze fell on the Crown Prince, coldly asking, "What matter?"

The Crown Prince squinted his eyes, "You are to kill my second brother, the Second Prince; leave none alive at his mansion! Then, this Blood Refining Pill is yours."

Lu Xiao Yun raised an eyebrow, "You want to kill your own brother?"

The Crown Prince sneered, "Lu Xiao Yun, we are alike. Luo Feng and you are both students at Purple Sun School, fellow disciples, yet you wish to kill him."

Lu Xiao Yun’s face darkened slightly, then he suddenly laughed, "What you say makes sense."

Whoosh!

His five fingers reached into the void, the jade box was drawn into Lu Xiao Yun’s palm. He glanced at the box in his hand and said flatly, "When do we act? I cannot wait long."

The Crown Prince said, "Act after the mourning period ends, the day after tomorrow. At the Second Prince’s mansion, there’s a True Yuan Realm Second Stage Early Stage Martial Artist in charge. Do you need help?"

"No need."

Lu Xiao Yun stood up, "A mere True Yuan Realm Second Stage Early Stage Martial Artist is now no match for me, Lu Xiao Yun. I will come early on the day after tomorrow, and do not disturb me during this time."

Watching Lu Xiao Yun leave, the Crown Prince said:

"Lu Xiao Yun truly bears deep hatred for Luo Feng. It’s no surprise; he was once the pride of the Flowing Cloud Region, admired by all, yet now he’s been dethroned by Luo Feng, and even the title of Blood Cloud Fire Dragon no longer exists. If I were him, I would also want to kill Luo Feng immediately."

"However, he will never have the chance. Because Luo Feng is already dead." Elder Li smiled faintly.

The Crown Prince asked curiously, "It’s been nearly ten days, yet Blood Crow Elder has not delivered any news. Could there be some mishap?"

Elder Li explained, "Your Highness need not worry; there might be some delays. Blood Crow Elder is a veteran True Yuan Realm Fifth Stage Martial Artist. With him acting, ten Luo Fengs wouldn’t suffice."

"Indeed."

The Crown Prince nodded, feeling he had been overly concerned, then grinned fiendishly, "In a few days, once I become King, I will send the Water Cloud Army to Panlong City to annihilate the entire Luo Family. How dare they oppose me, utterly foolish!"

...

Night gradually descended, with a dark blue sky and a sliver of a crescent moon hanging amidst drifting wisps of cloud, altering the light and dark of the world.

In the inn’s guest room, Luo Feng took out the Secret Manual "Qi Concealment Jue" obtained from Blood Crow Elder, carefully studying it, slowly contemplating the explanation of Qi and the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth, sometimes frowning in thought, other times nodding in sudden realization.

In the hotel’s hallway, a waiter carried wine and dishes towards Luo Feng’s designated upper chamber room.

Shush!

Suddenly, a short shadow stuck behind the waiter. Just as the waiter was about to exclaim, the shadow reached out and grabbed his neck.

"These wine and dishes are for the upper chamber room?" a hoarse voice whispered in the waiter’s ear.

Terrified, the waiter hurriedly nodded.

"Very good."

The shadow waved a hand over the wine and dishes, chuckling sinisterly, released his grip, and told the waiter, "Quickly deliver them, act and speak as usual, and forget what just happened."

"Yes..."

The waiter answered, trembling as he left. Arriving at the upper chamber room, he knocked on the door.

"Sir, your wine and dishes."

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng closed the secret manual of Qi Concealment Jue, waved a hand, and opened the door.

His eye corner scanned the hallway shadows, causing the waiter to swallow nervously as he stepped into the room, placed the wine and dishes on the table, and spoke urgently: "Sir, I’ve placed your wine and dishes here, please enjoy."

Having said this, the waiter turned to leave the room.

"Wait."

Luo Feng’s voice sounded, making the waiter’s body freeze. Turning around, he forced a slightly rigid smile: "Hero, is there any other instruction?"