Chapter 103: The Shadow Guard Takes Action
But even if he understood all of this, it was pointless because Qin Bei had already transformed his hand into a knife and was slicing toward his neck.
Everyone around secretly wanted to step in and stop Qin Bei.
But they didn’t dare!
Swish~
Qin Bei was definitely not just putting on a show.
He truly intended to kill Wen Hua.
Perhaps this wasn’t a rational choice.
But for Qin Bei, rationality was something he could easily discard.
Once his authority was lost, it would be extremely difficult to regain it in the future.
Just as Qin Bei was about to kill Wen Hua, a dark figure suddenly appeared and rescued Wen Hua from Qin Bei’s clutches.
“Your Highness, do not!”
A hoarse voice resonated.
Qin Bei looked up and saw a person clad in a black robe, their face obscured by black cloth.
“Shadow Guard!”
“It’s the Shadow Guard Lord.”
Fei Yu and the others recognized the visitor’s attire at a glance.
In the Great Xia Capital, the only ones bold enough to appear dressed like this were the Shadow Guards controlled by the Shadow.
And this one was evidently the Shadow Guard stationed beside the Northern Prince.
With formidable cultivation, they had already entered the realm of immortals.
Qin Bei narrowed his eyes at the Shadow Guard.
He was aware that this person had been following him all along.
He just didn’t expect them to intervene in this matter.
“Hand over the person.”
Qin Bei said coolly.
“Your Highness, let this matter end here; killing is out of the question.”
Shadow One Hundred shook his head.
“Your mission should only have one goal, right? There’s no need for you to meddle in this.”
Qin Bei retorted, clearly displeased.
“My only mission is to ensure the Prince’s safety.”
“Then hand him over.”
“Preventing the Prince from making a foolish decision that would harm himself is also part of ensuring his wellbeing.”
Shadow One Hundred remained unwavering, simply stating this.
“Your Highness, he has already been crippled; this is the most severe punishment. If you kill him, that would be overstepping your authority.”
Shadow One Hundred persuaded.
“If you dare to make a move, I’m not afraid of punishment!”
Qin Bei said in a low tone.
“No matter what the Prince says, I will protect this person today.”
Shadow One Hundred insisted.
“Oh, really? Just right, I also want to see how I measure up against someone in the realm of immortals.”
Qin Bei stretched his fists, his expression instantly becoming serious.
“Since the Prince wishes to test his skills, I’ll gladly accompany you in this trial.”
As Shadow One Hundred’s words fell, an invisible sense of authority emerged.
Fei Yu and the others watching the drama instantly collapsed to their knees under the pressure, gasping for air.
Meanwhile, Qin Bei was sent flying backward.
“I’ll be damned! You’ve cheated! Why are you allowed to use spiritual energy here?!”
Qin Bei exclaimed, surprised, as he floated in mid-air while looking at Shadow One Hundred.
Simple pressure couldn’t threaten him at all.
But the other party had used spiritual energy to push him away.
And he was sent flying as a result.
“Because I am a Shadow Guard.”
Shadow One Hundred gave this brief response and ceased any further words.
Qin Bei was pushed all the way outside the National Treasury by his force.
This simple statement, “Because I am a Shadow Guard,” genuinely astonished Qin Bei.
He had thought that the Shadow Guards were merely a blade in the hands of the Emperor of Xia; he hadn’t expected this blade to wield such great authority.
Being able to use spiritual energy within the National Treasury?
What kind of trust was that?
……
After escorting Qin Bei out of the National Treasury, Shadow One Hundred didn’t leave with him.
Instead, he looked at Wen Hua, who was on the ground.
“I saved your life; shouldn’t you repay me?”
Wen Hua gazed at Shadow One Hundred.
He thought Shadow One Hundred was nothing short of a hero!
A hero who had saved his life.
“Of course, I, Wen Hua, will definitely repay this kindness.”
Wen Hua said with some excitement.
“Then fine, I have only one request: let this matter end here.”
Shadow One Hundred said calmly.
“What do you mean?”
Wen Hua furrowed his brow and asked.
“You should take some time off to heal; don’t bother the Emperor with this matter, nor should you spread it widely. After all, if it gets out, the one who loses face will be you.”
Shadow One Hundred’s tone remained as calm as still water.
“Are you trying to cover for the Northern Prince?! Not allowing me to report it?”
Wen Hua found it laughable.
He had suffered such great injustice, and they didn’t even let him report it?
Just letting Qin Bei get away scot-free?
How could he possibly endure this grievance?
“You may think of it this way, but I’m doing this for your own good. You should have understood the Northern Prince’s character; the only reason I was able to save you is that he was not my opponent and chose to give up.”
“If the Northern Prince has given up, and you still do not relent, given his personality, what kind of end do you think you will meet with this crippled body of yours? I shouldn’t need to elaborate further, should I?”
“If he dares to lay a hand on me, he won’t get a good outcome either.”
Wen Hua shouted in anger.
“True, but living the life of a carefree prince isn’t an issue. The royal family has the presence of the clan; unless the crime is unforgivable, royal family members can at most be kicked back to their domain. Your value shouldn’t reach the level of being unforgivable.”
Shadow One Hundred stated coolly.
Though the words hit hard, it was simply the truth.
“Of course, if you want to gamble your own life, I have no objections.”
Shadow One Hundred said with a smile.
“Am I really supposed to endure this humiliation for nothing? I am already a useless person; I’m not afraid of risking it all!”
Wen Hua’s rage was uncontrollable.
Qin Bei had crippled him, and now someone was telling him to swallow his pride?
This was absolutely intolerable!
He was not an ordinary person! He was a third-rank official and deputy minister of the Ministry of Revenue!
Would a powerless Northern Prince dare to treat him like this? He would have to pay a painful price.
“Isn’t living better? Though your cultivation has been ruined, your foundation isn’t entirely lost; as long as you pay a sufficient price, you can still continue to cultivate. You’re quite good at making money; you should have no shortage of resources, right? Are you truly willing to sacrifice your life just to punish the Northern Prince?”
Shadow One Hundred was confident that Wen Hua would listen to him.
After all, he was a spy of the Beast Master Sect.
The Beast Master Sect had just painstakingly nurtured a third-rank spy; how could they simply give up because of a Northern Prince?
“Besides, I see the cause of this matter very clearly. With your high and mighty attitude, what do you think would be the result if the Emperor knew? Letting a prince showcase his power? How dare you?”
Shadow One Hundred found this situation amusing.
He thought to himself that aside from being good at making money, Wen Hua was essentially a fool.
If you want to mess with the Northern Prince, you shouldn’t go about it this way.
Not only would you risk public disgrace, but you also run the risk of angering the Northern Prince.
“In truth, you have no other choice.”
Shadow One Hundred looked at the already restless Wen Hua and continued.
“Let’s go; I’ll take you back to recuperate.”
“Fine.”
Wen Hua was very unwilling, but thinking about what Shadow One Hundred had said and his own identity, he could only agree.
And with the existence of the Beast Master Sect, his foundation would definitely be restored.
“From today onwards, let this matter be forgotten; did you all understand?”
Shadow One Hundred grasped Wen Hua’s limp body and addressed the people around them.
“We will obey Lord Shadow Guard’s orders.”
Fei Yu and the others all knelt, respectfully replying.
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