Chapter 738: Chapter 636: Victory, Aid from the Third Prince (Part 2)
Qin An didn’t hesitate, he turned and walked directly toward the nearest street of Xuanjing City.
He needed to find a medical clinic to first enhance his proficiency in the professions of healer and dancer.
Although half a month isn’t enough to level up, he would train as much as he could.
Soon, Qin An’s figure disappeared at the end of the street.
...
At this moment, within the Imperial Palace, a grand hall was as silent as death.
The Second Prince held a wine jug, flung it forcefully, and smashed it onto the ground.
The wine jug shattered into pieces, and the expensive quality wine inside turned into a puddle on the floor.
The Second Prince clenched his fists, a coldness shone in his eyes, like ice that had been frozen for a millennium.
A number of the Second Prince’s top warriors stood around him.
They all supported the Second Prince in becoming the Crown Prince, yet at this moment they demonstrated absolute silence.
The Second Prince turned his head, gritting his teeth, and said: "What on earth does he have that’s so commendable? Why does even Father command me not to target him excessively?"
The elite warriors remained silent once again, as none of them could answer the Second Prince.
Because in their minds, any answer right now seemed utterly redundant.
Only Jian Wuming stepped forward slowly, clasping his hands respectfully: "Your Highness, the situation might not be completely hopeless."
The Second Prince turned his head, his eyes coldly sweeping over Jian Wuming, his clenched fists paler than ever.
"What other chance do we have? Even Father has ordered directly, and the many tactics I prepared to defeat Qin An utterly went unused!"
To make Qin An fail, or even lose face, was not only about challenges nor sending top warriors to defeat Qin An.
As a prince, he had more methods.
But Father’s meaning was that those tactics were best left unused.
Jian Wuming calmly said: "I believe not only Your Highness is anxious now, but the First Prince as well."
"Qin An is likely still accepting challenges from others, and the more Qin An wins, the stronger the Third Prince’s prestige becomes."
"For a prince, prestige is crucial in deciding the position of the Crown Prince, so I thought of a way."
The Second Prince loosened his tightly clenched fists a little and asked: "Speak then."
He didn’t want to be verbose, and in fact, at this point, he had no need for unnecessary words.
Jian Wuming calmly said: "I have battled the top young masters, so I will challenge Qin An rightfully."
"I shall challenge using my own reputation, and it will not be linked to the Second Prince."
"Thus, if I win, it will equally deliver a huge blow to the Third Prince from your side."
"Moreover, under the First Prince, there is a man in the army named Zhao Baizhan."
"Although young, his prowess is at the Unity Realm Great Success, he will likely make a move as well."
The Second Prince fell into silence upon hearing this.
After a long while, he looked up and said:
"Alright, let’s do it this way."
"Even if Zhao Baizhan defeats Qin An, you still need to continue handling Qin An for me, I want Qin An to lose twice in a row."
"By then, the people the Third Prince painstakingly gathers will become useless."
Restricted by Father, those tactics rendered useless, this is the only method left.
"As you command." Jian Wuming respectfully clasped his fists, saying nothing more.
Afterwards, the grand hall plunged into silence.
...
In another grand hall, a young man wearing armor knelt on one knee, his gaze fixed intensely on the ground, yet an icy aura exuded from him.
A red long spear was planted beside the young man, the spearhead a dark red color, with bloodstains so ingrained that they couldn’t be wiped clean.
The First Prince tipped back his head and drank a mouthful of strong liquor, disregarding the wine stains at the corner of his mouth, his voice like the cold wind on the battlefield.
"I want you to defeat Qin An as soon as possible, of course, taking into account the Third Prince’s reputation, leave him with his life."
"As for injuries during the duel, if any occur unintentionally, that is perfectly reasonable."
Zhao Baizhan lifted his head, with firm determination in his eyes: "As you command, Your Highness. After preparing for a day, tomorrow will be the time when Qin An falls from the peak."
The First Prince nodded slightly, then said nothing further, just sat in his throne, continuing to drink the strong liquor.
In another grand hall close to these two, the Third Prince paced back and forth in the hall, his steps slightly rushed: "What did you say? Qin An was challenged by several people within the Evil Extermination Bureau, but he fought his way out?"
Below, a Taoist standing not far away nodded slightly: "Yes, Your Highness. Mr. Qin’s strength is extraordinary. Even when I thought Mr. Qin would surely lose, he turned the tables."
"Not only did he defeat those who challenged him, but he also made them leave their belongings, deterring others from daring to challenge Mr. Qin for the time being."
The Third Prince let out a long breath, the anxiety between his brows easing slightly.
But soon, the Third Prince furrowed his brows again.
"What is he up to now?"
The Taoist said helplessly: "After two rounds of combat, Mr. Qin walked out again and went directly to the nearest clinic from the Evil Extermination Bureau street, where he helped the clinic owner attend to patients."
Upon hearing this, an eerie silence fell within the hall.
The Third Prince’s mouth twitched slightly, and he said: "As expected of him, this guy was already obsessed with things outside of cultivation when he was in the Celestial Cloud Path. I don’t even know what he is up to."
"But doing so in such a dangerous situation shows he truly possesses a mindset different from ordinary people."
The Taoist nodded: "Your Highness, now is not the time to praise Mr. Qin. The First Prince and Second Prince seem to have made moves, and although His Majesty has restrained them, he cannot restrain their subordinates."
"From what I know, Zhao Baizhan and Jian Wuming already have the notion of challenging Qin An. Not only can they defeat Qin An but also dampen Your Highness’s vigor, it’s an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone."
The Third Prince took a deep breath, then turned to look at the person standing beside him: "Are the things I’ve asked you to prepare ready?"
The person beside him hurriedly nodded, then took out a wooden box half as tall as a person from next to him.
"Your Highness, everything you’ve asked me to prepare, I have already prepared. I’m just waiting for you to send it to Mr. Qin."
The Third Prince looked at the wooden box, his eyes complex.
"Wait, wait until Qin An returns to the Evil Extermination Bureau, then I will set off to find him immediately."
"These things are the only way I can help him, and as for who will ultimately win or lose, it will depend on fate."
Everyone fell into silence, gazing at the wooden box, no one spoke.
They knew the things inside the box were painstakingly collected by the Third Prince.
The treasures inside, even for a master of the Unity Realm, are not to be overlooked.
The Third Prince said nothing more, he sat back down and began waiting patiently.
...
Time passed, the sun set, and night gradually descended.
Qin An left the clinic, had dinner outside, and returned to the Evil Extermination Bureau.
At this moment, it was still busy inside the Evil Extermination Bureau, while Yu Feng had returned to his room after a day of leisure, having gained quite some knowledge.
Yu Feng watched both of Qin An’s battles today.
He suddenly felt as if he was redundant here.
But with the order from the Evil Extermination Bureau, he dared not relax his mind.
After Qin An returned, Yu Feng chatted with him for a bit, before Qin An intended to go back to his room to rest.
To this, Yu Feng didn’t say much.
But just as the two were about to rest, a voice sounded outside the door.
"Qin An, are you inside? I’ve come to bring you some things."
Yu Feng was slightly taken aback, he stepped forward to open the door, and saw the Third Prince standing at the entrance.
He was well aware of which side Qin An stood on, so without saying a word, he returned to his room alone, leaving the place to Qin An and the Third Prince.
The Third Prince didn’t hesitate either, he walked straight into the room.
Qin An’s gaze lingered on the Third Prince for a moment, then looked at the wooden box the Third Prince brought.
