Creation of the Universe

"Are you the Patriarch of the Bei Family from Wubei City?"

When Crown Prince Shen Jingming returned to his residence, King Beiye had been waiting in front of the hall for a long time.

He looked at the other person a few times and did not show much interest. After all, there were many people who wanted to climb up to his high position, and they were all trying their best to enter the palace to meet him.

Shen Jingming, who was used to being respected, was naturally arrogant. If Shen Jingdong had not heard about Wu Beicheng from King Beiye first and introduced him, Shen Jingming would most likely have refused to see him.

Prince Beiye said, "Reporting to the Crown Prince, a man claiming to be the son of Prince Jinning recently went to Wubei City. He brutally killed Zhao Yunfeng and his close associates, and also had close ties with Jia Xing and his son Jia Zhong.

I saw that person was ruthless and had evil intentions, so I hurried to report this to the Crown Prince, fearing that this person might harm him."

"What? Zhao Yunfeng is dead?"

Shen Jingming turned his head to look at Shen Jingdong who was standing beside him, and the latter nodded immediately.

"Zhao Yunfeng, the Grand Cavalry General of the Jinning Palace, was killed just like that?"

Shen Jingming was furious. First it was Zhao Yunfeng's son Zhao Tianhai, and now it was Zhao Yunfeng himself. In just over a month, both father and son died. This was definitely not a coincidence.

In Jinning, everyone knew that Zhao Yunfeng and his son were closest to Shen Jingming. Now that they were killed one after another, it was hard not to suspect that the mastermind behind the scenes was deliberately targeting Shen Jingming.

At this time, Shen Jingdong stood up and said, "Third brother, this person must be Shen Zhan. He was the one who killed Zhao Tianhai, and he was also the one who killed Zhao Yunfeng."

Shen Jingming asked loudly: "Do you know what you are talking about?"

"Shen Zhan has been useless for so many years. Although he has obtained the first-level Dao principle this time, it is better than nothing. Even if he practices diligently and does make some progress, how can he possibly kill Zhao Yunfeng, who is at the Martial Cultivation Realm?"

Regarding this question, Shen Jingdong, like Shen Jingming, really thought it was impossible.

But after the brief fight at the city gate today, he now has to change his mind. Shen Zhan's strength is probably beyond their expectations.

Then, Shen Jingdong told Shen Jingming everything he had investigated, but the latter was dismissive.

"Your men can't stop Shen Zhan, which means they are worthless. I told you a long time ago that we need to train a group of more useful people. Useless people are not worthy of working for us.

Regardless of Shen Zhan's background, I will get rid of him in this trial, along with Shen Yunli."

Shen Jingming vowed that as for Zhao Yufeng and the group of assassins he recruited in Wubei City, who killed them would be investigated sooner or later. The most important thing at the moment was the upcoming trial.

As the prince of Jinning Palace, he has been the first for three consecutive years, and this year is no exception.

"Your Bei family has some influence in Wubei City. Since you have come all the way here to serve me, you must be at my disposal at any time in the future. Do you understand?"

Shen Jingming said to King Beiye.

"Yes, of course. Our Bei family will definitely follow the prince's lead."

King Beiye was extremely happy to see that the prince had accepted him as his subordinate. This way, their Bei family would have a powerful backer, and would become more and more prosperous in Wubei City in the future. The ungrateful Jia family father and son would never be able to make a comeback.

Excited, King Kitano presented the gift he brought with both hands.

"Sir, I have a spiritual weapon I'd like to present to you. It's at least fourth-grade."

Shen Jingming said: "Hmm? A fourth-grade spiritual weapon? What exactly is it? Let me take a look."

Prince Beiye said proudly, "Please look, Your Highness. I managed to snatch this spiritual weapon from the Jia family with great difficulty. If I hadn't taken action in advance, I'm afraid it would have fallen into the hands of that person who claims to be surnamed Shen sooner or later."

"what is this?"

Shen Jingming took the pottery basin from King Beiye, looked left and right, and frowned.

There was no spiritual energy in this basin, and it even had a disgusting smell of urine. Shen Jingming immediately threw it back to King Beiye in disgust.

"You said this is a spiritual weapon?"

"Uh... my people overheard the conversation between Mr. Shen and the Jia family father and son. He kept saying that this was at least a fourth-grade spiritual weapon."

Shen Jingming cursed: "Stupid!"

"Don't you know you've been tricked?"

"Well, since you said it's a spiritual weapon, I'll give it to you for food."

King Beiye suddenly realized that it was very likely that Cui Cheng had exposed his identity when he was eavesdropping. No wonder Cui Cheng had not sent any news after he returned that time. He might have been eliminated by Jia Zhong long ago.

If this thing is not a spiritual weapon, then judging from its appearance, it looks more like... a dog bowl?

"this......"

King Kitano looked extremely embarrassed.

Shen Jingming said angrily: "Why, this prince gave it to you, and you dare not refuse it?"

"Oh, that's absolutely not the case. Thank you for the reward, Your Highness."

Jinning Palace, Dening Hall.

Shen Yunli slowly woke up. She was lying in her bedroom, with Shen Zhan guarding her.

"Brother, what's wrong with me?"

She felt dizzy and her body seemed to have been drained of strength. Even sitting up from the bed was extremely difficult.

Shen Zhan came over and helped her up, then said, "You ate the Rouge Pastry in that food box. Tell me who gave it to you?"

Shen Yunli replied, "After the banquet, the Queen personally handed the food box to me and said that she knew I liked eating Rouge Pastry, so she had it specially prepared."

Shen Zhan was not surprised by this result at all. It was obvious that the queen had tampered with the rouge pastry, which caused Shen Yunli to suddenly faint.

"The Queen didn't want you to interfere with her son Shen Jingming during tomorrow's trial, but she resorted to such despicable and shameless means. I will not let her go."

Shen Yunli, who was kind-hearted by nature, was shocked to learn that it was the queen who had plotted against her. She didn't know what to say.

Shen Zhan continued, "Don't worry, you are just temporarily weak and unable to use your spiritual power. The Queen's goal is to make it impossible for you to compete with Shen Jingming. She dare not kill you in the palace."

"But then, can I not help you?"

"Well, it will take at least two days for you to recover. In any case, you definitely won't be able to participate in the trial tomorrow."

Shen Yunli felt very regretful. Why didn't she be more careful? Now Shen Zhan had to go to the trial alone. She was very worried.

"Don't worry, I'll avenge you tomorrow before you participate in the trial. From now on, no one can hurt you like this again!"

Shen Zhan touched Shen Yunli's head and said lovingly.