READ NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 21: Submission and Revenge
Hearing Jiang HuanYu's analysis, Xu Bai couldn't help but sigh. "The world sees you, Jiang HuanYu, as a worthless ruler, the weakest king of the Jiang Dynasty. Who would have thought that the entire Northern Domain has been played in the palm of your hand?"
"So young, yet possessing such a mind. Truly monstrous."
Xu Bai's pupils contracted slightly as he realized the terrifying intellect and patience of Jiang HuanYu. Even as a seasoned assassin, Xu Bai felt a sense of admiration deep within.
"While others mock me for being insane, I laugh at their blindness," Jiang HuanYu replied coolly. "Now then, who are you?"
"Xu Bai," he replied.
At this, Jiang HuanYu's expression remained unchanged. "So, it's you, Xu Bai, Bloodshadow Tower's second-ranked assassin."
"You came tonight on the orders of your master to kill me, didn't you?"
Xu Bai did not deny it. "That's correct. I was sent to take your head and return it as proof of success."
"Unfortunately, it seems I've lost not only the mission but also my life."
Xu Bai had already given up hope. He didn't intend to beg for mercy; he was an assassin of Bloodshadow Tower, a lone wolf who carried his pride. Even in death, he wanted to die with dignity.
"Interesting," Jiang HuanYu remarked. "So then, would you like to live?"
Hearing this, Xu Bai looked up sharply. "You… you're not going to kill me?"
"Life is something one must fight for. Whether you live or die depends entirely on you," Jiang HuanYu stated plainly.
Understanding that Jiang HuanYu must have conditions, Xu Bai asked, "What do you want me to do?"
"Simple. From this moment onward, you will serve me," Jiang HuanYu said calmly.
"You want me to betray the Bloodshadow Tower… You're after the location of their headquarters, aren't you?"
Xu Bai mulled it over and realized that his greatest value to Jiang HuanYu lay in the secrets he carried.
But Jiang HuanYu shook his head. "While it's true that I need the location of Bloodshadow Tower's headquarters, because the Bloodshadow Tower will be destroyed, it doesn't matter whether you willingly share it or not."
"I can just extract it through a soul-searching technique. The restriction in your soul meant to prevent this might harm lesser practitioners, but do you really think it would work against a Heaven at his peak?"
Xu Bai considered this and saw the undeniable logic. If Feipeng, a peak Heaven, intervened, his soul would be laid bare.
"Then why do you want me to submit to you?" Xu Bai asked.
"Killing is one thing; breaking someone's spirit is another. Now, make your choice. I've no more time to waste on this conversation."
Xu Bai thought deeply for a moment, then made his decision. "Very well, I submit to Your Majesty!"
Jiang HuanYu smiled faintly. Xu Bai's choice had been expected.
Jiang Dynasty's strength was evident, and compared to the Bloodshadow Tower, the decision to side with Jiang HuanYu was obvious.
"Good."
"Since you've chosen to serve me, then take this."
With a wave of his hand, Jiang HuanYu produced a black pill, which floated toward Xu Bai.
Xu Bai recognized it immediately; it was a test of loyalty, a controlling agent. By ingesting it, he would be bound to Jiang HuanYu.
After only a brief hesitation, Xu Bai swallowed the pill.
"Excellent," Jiang HuanYu said, laughing. With another wave of his hand, a surge of energy healed Xu Bai's shattered knees, restoring them to full strength.
Xu Bai was astonished at the extent of Jiang HuanYu's power. His injuries had healed in an instant, a testament to Jiang HuanYu's immense strength.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xu Bai rose, removing his mask to reveal the face of an aged man in his sixties, his hair streaked with gray.
"Xu Bai, I will release news that you fled after failing your mission tonight," Jiang HuanYu explained. "Return to Guan Zhiyun's side and await my orders."
Understanding his role, Xu Bai bowed deeply. "Yes, Your Majesty."
"Wait," Xiao Qingli, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke.
Xu Bai turned to her, puzzled. "Your Majesty, who might this be?"
"This," Jiang HuanYu replied, "is Xiao Qingli, former Third Princess of the Dameng Dynasty and the future Empress of Jiang!"
Xu Bai's heart skipped a beat. The revelation was shocking; Jiang HuanYu was the sworn enemy of Xiao Qingli's family, yet she was set to become his Empress.
"Your Highness, what are your orders?" Xu Bai asked respectfully.
"Once you return to the Bloodshadow Tower, find an opportunity to cripple Guan Xingyu," Xiao Qingli said coldly. "Ensure that he will never have heirs."
Her words stunned both Jiang HuanYu and Xu Bai.
They had known that Guan Xingyu had set his sights on Xiao Qingli, but they hadn't anticipated such ruthless retaliation.
"My dear, you're quite ruthless," Jiang HuanYu said with a chuckle. "But I like it!"
"Xu Bai, you heard the order. See it done."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Xu Bai replied, his tone cautious. "Your Highness, do you require me to bring… the evidence back to you as proof?"
Xiao Qingli's expression darkened immediately. "What use would I have for something so vile? Are you out of your mind?"
"Apologies! My deepest apologies!" Xu Bai stammered, mentally kicking himself for asking such a foolish question.
"Alright, off you go," Jiang HuanYu said with a smile, dismissing him.
"Understood!" Xu Bai left the hall without another word.
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