I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

"This is truly..." A teahouse customer sighed, shaking his head in disbelief. "Did you hear? That mysterious master 'Shadow Rakshasa' is also coming to aid the Crown Prince!"

Another diner's eyes widened upon hearing this, nearly choking. "Oh my god! No way! That woman is said to be ruthless and ruthless, and she's known for her ability to kill people! If they really team up, wouldn't it be... Oh, this competition is going to be bloody."

While everyone was discussing this, in a secluded corner of the palace, Liu Qingcheng had already started her first round of tacit understanding training with Da Huangzi.

Night fell, and starlight shone across the quiet and solemn imperial garden. The two stood facing each other in the open space. The air was filled with an oppressive and tense atmosphere, as if even breathing had become difficult.

"Are you ready?" Liu Qingcheng asked in a deep voice with a sharp gaze.

Da Huangzi nodded slightly, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. "Come on."

In an instant, the two figures intertwined, and the flashes of swords and sabers intertwined into a gorgeous picture...

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight shone into the courtyard, their clothes were already soaked with sweat. During a short break, whispers could be heard from not far away:

"Oh my, look, this is the legendary 'Shadow Rakshasa' and the future king practicing martial arts on the same stage!" An old palace servant whispered to his companion.

-"Look at how agile he is. Our young prince really needs to learn from him." Another voice replied with admiration.

Hearing this, Liu Qingcheng smiled faintly, but did not stop waving the whip in her hand. "Did you hear that?" She turned to Da Huangzi, who was recovering from breathing problems.

He gently wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied with a smile: "Don't worry about those idle words; what's more important is to use this time to train and improve my own cultivation."

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly leaped to a high place, and the silver whip in her hand turned into a lightning-like strike towards the other party...

Meanwhile, the court was in uproar over this incident. "Your Majesty, this is a truly risky move!" Prime Minister Li Yuanzheng stood up and said with a worried look on his face.

-"Why do you say that?" the emperor asked slowly, his tone calm but with an unquestionable power.

Faced with the emperor's question, the old minister could only bow his head: "People in the martial arts world are unpredictable, not to mention this person is quite famous... If there is any mistake during this period, it may endanger the safety of the emperor!"

Hearing this, the Emperor smiled playfully. "That's why I need to give my son a chance to prove his worth. Furthermore, I believe he will know how to choose the right partners and utilize them."

Time flies by like a white horse passing by, and the competition finally begins...

"Now it's time to witness the miracle!" the host shouted excitedly, and the audience erupted in deafening applause and cheers.

As the rounds of fierce competition unfolded, the contestants were eliminated one by one until only a few remained. Among them, of course, was the highly anticipated Crown Prince and his mysterious assistant – this duo's powerful display of skill captivated everyone, drawing widespread praise and astonishment.

But the best is yet to come——

On the eve of the finals, when everyone was immersed in the excitement of the upcoming championship, a subtle noise suddenly came from an unknown corner...

Two men in black quietly approached the tent, their intentions clearly ill-intentioned. But almost at the same moment, a sharp sound of air piercing rang out—it was Liu Qingcheng, who had been on guard for a long time!

"Who dares to trespass into the forbidden area at night?" The cold words were like the biting cold wind in the cold winter blowing through everyone's heart.

Then, he eliminated the enemy invisibly within a few moves...

Just as everyone was sweating over the sudden incident, the Crown Prince calmly appeared outside the arena and soothed the crowd with firm and inspiring words: "No matter how many obstacles await us, as long as we hold the belief in justice in our hearts, nothing is impossible to overcome! The decisive battle will be tomorrow. Please wait for good news."

After saying that, he turned and walked inside, leaving the crowd looking at each other in bewilderment but full of admiration...

At this moment, Liu Qingcheng stood quietly in the shadows, watching this scene unfold. After a moment, she chuckled, "Huh, that's quite interesting."

Just as she was about to leave the scene, she suddenly noticed that there seemed to be a more dangerous existence lurking in the distance.

"Looks like the real show is about to begin..." she murmured to herself, a subtle smile playing on her lips. On the eve of the finals, the air was filled with an unusual atmosphere. Heavy troops were stationed inside and outside the palace, and everyone was on edge. Behind this showdown of honor and power, it seemed more complex forces were stirring.

Hidden in the night

It was nearly midnight when the eldest prince returned to his quarters. He sat quietly beside his bed, lost in thought, his ears still ringing with the crowd's praise for Liu Qingcheng during the day. Indeed, this woman was not only exceptional in martial arts, but also able to calm people in critical moments. This undoubtedly increased his confidence in the upcoming challenge.

Just as my thoughts were wandering, a soft "click" sound broke the silence - a window opened silently. "Who?" I asked immediately after keenly sensing the presence of something strange.

A black shadow quickly flashed into the room, followed by a familiar voice: "Don't be nervous, it's me." The moonlight shone through the gap in the curtains, reflecting the man's cold profile. It was the Shadow Rakshasa - Liu Qingcheng.

"Why are you here?" Although he was a little surprised, he quickly regained his composure after seeing it was her and asked.

"I feel like the atmosphere tonight is a little off... Since we are partners, we should take care of each other." She said lightly, her eyes as bright as stars but with a hint of coldness.

Additional Intelligence

It turned out that after dealing with those who attempted a sneak attack, Liu Qingcheng had not left the competition area, but instead continued to hide in the shadows to conduct reconnaissance. It turned out that there was indeed a deeper hidden danger - several unknown groups were watching the progress of the competition with a covetous eye, as if they wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to stir up trouble.

After hearing this news, the two exchanged glances. "It seems the apparent competition may just be superficial," the eldest prince said slowly. "We need to be more prepared."

"Then have you ever thought about what if..." Liu Qingcheng suddenly stopped mid-sentence, as if she had thought of something important, and then continued: "Perhaps we can further strengthen our understanding and trust in each other so that we can better cooperate to face unknown challenges."