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Chapter 5135: 5.0887 Smooth Sailing

"Yes," the hidden guard replied with a definite expression, nodding forcefully.

"Then this medicine, was it my son's?..."

"No, Your Majesty," the hidden guard stated expressionlessly. "According to this subordinate's investigation, this powder was personally ground by the Crown Princess."

The Great Emperor nodded, somewhat bewildered, then suddenly took a breath. "But didn't my son fan the flames?" That didn't quite sound like him.

"His Highness the Crown Prince secretly instructed his subordinate, Xiaoye, to also cripple all of King Duoluo's spiritual power after administering the poisonous powder, rendering him completely useless."

Only then did the Great Emperor nod, looking pleased. "Now that's like my son." My son is truly such a vicious person. On the surface, he's harmless and gentle as a spring breeze, but how many ruthless acts has he committed when he turns his back?

The hidden guard couldn't help but twitch his mouth at the Great Emperor's expression. It seemed... that the Crown Prince's vicious methods were particularly to the Great Emperor's liking? His Highness the Crown Prince had even let it be known that King Duoluo was exceedingly evil and would have been sent to his demise long ago if His Majesty hadn't wished to spare his life.

The Great Emperor nodded with satisfaction. "That's something my son would do."

The hidden guard really wanted to complain: Can you not praise your son so shamelessly, Your Majesty? This doesn't seem like a good thing.

The Great Emperor praised him with several approving sounds, then turned to ask the hidden guard, "Hmm, you've finished reporting, why haven't you left yet?"

The hidden guard was truly speechless. He lowered his head and rolled his eyes. "Your Majesty, this subordinate will take his leave now!"

"Alright," the Great Emperor waved his hand, then suddenly stopped him. "Hey, wait! Oh, right, where is Zhu Fei currently arranged?"

The hidden guard bowed and said, "He's arranged in the villa south of the city. Does Your Majesty wish to see him?" If Zhu Fei hadn't defected to His Majesty and provided the map of the firearms distribution in the East and West Twelve Streets, perhaps Longyan City would have truly been in a panic for a while.

A cold glint flashed in the Great Emperor's eyes. "No need." At this moment, his eyes showed no warmth, only indifference and sternness. "Go, quietly dispose of him, leaving no trace."

The hidden guard nodded, asking no further questions, and immediately departed upon receiving the order. Why would he keep a person like Zhu Fei? In the face of personal gain, he could betray King Duoluo; who knew if this person would completely turn against them later? Such a treacherous villain, naturally, could not be kept.

In the star domain, Qiao Mu secluded herself alone for a long time. When she opened her eyes after finishing the Bodhi Resurrection Pill, the elixir in her hand was covered in golden light, sparkling brilliantly, eager to fly away. Qiao Mu placed a sealing talisman on the elixir, stabilizing it in her palm.

Perhaps it was due to the earlier accumulation leading to smooth sailing, Qiaoqiao closed her eyes and entered a breakthrough state once more. Feng Chen and the others arrived, drawn by the scent of the medicine. They saw the little one sitting with her eyes closed before the meandering, jade-belt-like Qiongtian Jade Dragon. With each breath, an endless stream of divine power was absorbed into her body from all directions.

Every one of Qiaoqiao's breakthroughs was an eye-opening experience. And so it was this time. Qiao Mu absorbed divine power on the main star for over half a month, which was just enough to support her completion of this breakthrough. When she opened her eyes, over a month had already passed on the main star.

The little stoic's eyes were clear, and her small face was fair with a hint of rosiness, looking full of vigor. Feng Chen couldn't help but click his tongue lightly. "Another breakthrough."