On the Eve

Translator: CinderTL

Xu Sanyan gazed at the ancient tree in the courtyard, his eyes flickering as he silently pondered.

Does The Eldest Son know about this bloodline Foundation Establishment method?

If he does, it will surely cause chaos. He definitely won't sit idly by and will surely find a way to save himself.

Moreover, there is still a Cultivator left in the prince's residence. This is likely a backup plan left by Prince Rui to monitor and control The Eldest Son and others.

And Prince Rui won't be back for a while. Although he has temporarily achieved victory, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. The Great Qi Dynasty has stood firm for three hundred years, so its foundation must still be quite substantial.

With the frontline battle at a stalemate, it leaves The Eldest Son some time to save himself.

"Let it be chaotic… chaos is good."

Xu Sanyan muttered to himself. The more chaotic the situation, the better it is for him to seize the opportunity to scheme.

…

At The Eldest Son's residence.

When The Eldest Son received the news of his third brother's death, he was completely stunned. His eyes were filled with panic, and his fists instinctively clenched.

"This can't be… how could it fail?" The Eldest Son muttered unconsciously.

He had planned everything flawlessly. When Prince Rui's army reached Heavenly Sun City, his third brother would surrender Silver Mountain Pass.

Silver Mountain Pass was the barrier of Heavenly Sun City. If this pass were lost, Heavenly Sun City would have no defenses left, like a naked beauty facing dozens of burly men, completely powerless to resist and at their mercy.

At that time, Su Kuohai would lead his army straight in, trapping Prince Rui in the city, and the grand plan would be accomplished.

But who would have thought that instead of receiving news of Prince Rui's death, the news of his third brother's death came first.

Beside him, Yang Xinyu felt deep regret. He wished for Prince Rui to die, and for The Eldest Son to die, but he never wanted his third brother to die.

"Why did it fail…"

The Eldest Son suddenly turned his head. Only then did Yang Xinyu notice that The Eldest Son's eyes were bloodshot, like a furious beast. He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words, "Where is General Feng?"

Yang Xinyu's heart trembled, not daring to look directly. "General Feng… was executed by Father along with Third Brother."

The Eldest Son picked up the teacup on the table and drank it all in one gulp, suppressing the panic in his heart. "Tell me everything in detail, not a single word missing!"

"Yes."

Yang Xinyu recalled, "At that time, according to the plan, when Father arrived at Heavenly Sun City, Silver Mountain Pass had indeed fallen. Su Kuohai personally led the army to attack, but who would have thought…"

"Who would have thought that Father had already prepared. He secretly ordered the generals of Earth Dragon Pass, Chicken Ridge Pass, and Three Mountains Pass to transfer most of their troops and ambush them around Heavenly Sun City. With coordination from inside and outside, they defeated Su Kuohai in one fell swoop. Moreover, the Red Sea Twin Immortals joined forces and killed the court's Cultivators."

The Red Sea Twin Immortals were two of the three Cultivators cooperating with Prince Rui.

"Mad! The old man has gone mad!" The Eldest Son's eyes were bloodshot as he roared hysterically.

How dare Prince Rui use such a desperate move?

Isn't he afraid that if this fails, the other passes will be breached by the court's army?

The Eldest Son's eyes darted around anxiously. Now that his third brother was dead, Prince Rui must know about their secret dealings. He must find a way to save himself!

The Eldest Son forced himself to calm down. The best course of action now is to flee, but to escape, he must first eliminate the Cultivator left in the prince's residence.

"Gather the city guards and surround the prince's residence!"

Yang Xinyu was startled, "What?"

The Eldest Son's face was filled with malice as he slowly turned his head. "The Luminous Moon Enchantress has deluded the Prince and abducted the Princess. Her crime deserves death!"

Yang Xinyu dared not ask further. "Understood."

With that, he rose and exited the room. Once he was gone, The Eldest Son spoke, "Viper."

"Here." A figure emerged from the shadows, none other than the effeminate man.

"Go find Xu Sanyan. As long as he's willing to help, let him name his price."

"This..."

Viper hesitated. "Previously, we sent someone to assassinate him..."

The Eldest Son sneered. "There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. As long as the price is right, nothing is impossible."

"Understood."

...

Xu Sanyan watched the approaching figure with a slight smile. News of Prince Rui's great victory had spread, and many were restless. His place had also become lively.

Yang Qiyuan tactfully turned and left, muttering to herself, "What's wrong with everyone? There's a perfectly good gate, yet they insist on sneaking over the wall."

"And you are...?" Xu Sanyan was the first to speak.

Viper clasped his fists. "Under the command of The Eldest Son. You may call me Viper."

Xu Sanyan chuckled. A man of The Eldest Son?

"Are you here to die?"

Though he was smiling, Viper felt a bone-chilling cold, as if he were being watched by a predator. He couldn't help but feel nervous.

Even Elder An had died at his hands; he was no match for Xu Sanyan. So he quickly said, "I am here under the orders of The Eldest Son to request your assistance."

"Request my help?"

Xu Sanyan became interested. "Go on."

"The Luminous Moon Enchantress Lan Yue has deluded the Prince and abducted the Princess. The Eldest Son has decided to eliminate her and hopes for your assistance."

"So her name is Lan Yue."

Xu Sanyan shook his head in refusal. "She's an immortal. How can we mere mortals contend with her?"

He knew Yang Xinyi was backed into a corner. Once Prince Rui returned with his army, The Eldest Son would have no chance to escape. Only now could he risk everything.

"The Eldest Son said that as long as you're willing to help, you can name your price."

"She's an immortal. The Eldest Son overestimates me." Xu Sanyan was well aware of his limits.

He wasn't afraid of any mortal, no matter how powerful. But the methods of a Foundation Establishment expert were bizarre. Take, for example, the Mystical Arts Ma Tianqing had used. Even with his current strength, he wasn't confident he could defeat that Blood Demon.

Viper said, "You won't be alone. The Eldest Son has mobilized the city guards, a full three thousand armored soldiers, plus the many warriors from the Prince's residence. Even an immortal might not be able to withstand such force."

"Hmph." Xu Sanyan sneered. Even if they were to miraculously win, they would just leave afterward. Would he have to run with them?

Xu Sanyan's mind raced, and he nodded slightly. "In that case, it might be worth a try. But I want ten Spirit Herbs, a hundred Precious Medicines, and a Mystical Art of the immortal path."

Xu Sanyan made an outrageous demand, planning to secure the items first.

Viper was stunned and quickly shook his head with a bitter smile. "That's impossible. Spirit Herbs are extremely rare. Even The Eldest Son doesn't have ten. At most, we can give you three, plus twenty Precious Medicines. As for the Mystical Art, I'll have to consult The Eldest Son."

Xu Sanyan pretended to hesitate, then reluctantly nodded. "Fine, but I want the items before I act."

Viper still shook his head. "At most, we can give you half as a deposit."

"First, give me one Spirit Herb and twenty Precious medicines," Xu Sanyan said in a tone that brooked no refusal, implying that he wouldn't act if they didn't agree.

The "Vitality" brought by twenty Precious medicines was greater than that of three Spirit Herbs, making it more valuable to him.

The viper pondered for a long time before finally agreeing. In his view, the value of one Spirit Herb far exceeded that of Precious medicines.

Moreover, the situation was critical, and they needed to escape as soon as possible. This was no time for petty haggling.

(End of the Chapter)

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