Fantasy: The Clan Chief Lies Down, His House Is Full of Emperors

Ten years ago, when Xu Qingzhou came to the capital, it was Su Xinyan who took him to Wudao Mountain, but he didn't gain much at the time.

Now, revisiting this place alone, I may have different insights.

Xu Qingzhou arrived at the foot of Wudao Mountain, looked up at it, and resolutely walked up the mountain.

Suddenly.

A figure darted out of the darkness, holding a gray dagger in his hand.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Qingzhou felt a chilling coldness suddenly coming from behind him, the sinister killing intent almost tangible.

"Om!!"

Before Xu Qingzhou could react, he sensed the killing intent coming from behind him.

"clang!!"

The dagger pierced Xu Qingzhou's back, instantly activating the protective jade pendant.

The protective jade pendant, which was supposed to withstand an attack from a Nascent Soul Realm expert, was like a piece of paper meeting a sharp sword, piercing through with a single touch.

Xu Qingzhou understood that there was something strange about his dagger; it seemed to have a remarkable effect on the shield activated by the protective jade pendant.

The other party came prepared.

Xu Qingzhou reacted instantly.

"This person must be a stealthy assassin!!"

Last time, on the day of Xu Qingzhou's wedding, a hidden assassin came to the Xu family to approach Xu Qingzhou and assassinate him, using a secret technique specifically targeting the soul.

Unfortunately, the other party did not expect that Xu Qingzhou was immune to all poisons, and neither his physical body nor his soul could be poisoned.

The assassination attempt failed, and the perpetrator died at the Xu family's residence.

After that, Xu Qingzhou stayed at the Xu family home and never went out, and rarely even left his own courtyard, so the assassins in the shadows had no chance to get close to him.

When traveling with Xu Chen, he always disguised himself and concealed his identity, so the other party was unaware of it.

Xu Qingzhou thought they had given up, but to his surprise, they actually followed him to the capital.

He made his move suddenly when no one was around and he was most relaxed.

“Ding ding!!”

The assassin's dagger pierced the protective shield activated by the jade pendant and struck Xu Qingzhou's inner armor.

This inner armor was made from the scales of a Nascent Soul Realm demon beast, making it exceptionally tough. It directly blocked the dagger, preventing it from penetrating any further.

"boom!!"

Xu Qingzhou quickly withdrew and created distance, breaking through the seal and unleashing a palm strike. He had already mastered the "Burning Heaven Annihilation Hand" and used it skillfully.

This palm strike was incredibly powerful; even people dozens of miles away could sense it.

The assassin turned around and vanished instantly, rendering the palm strike ineffective.

As a professional assassin, one must understand one principle: find the most suitable opportunity, and if the assassination fails, immediately flee and leave; do not linger in battle.

Assassins are all about surprise attacks and a single, decisive blow; getting entangled in a prolonged battle with their target is a major taboo.

Xu Qingzhou did not give chase, because he did not know what kind of escape technique the assassin had used, nor where he had run off to.

"You bastard! You hit me and ran!"

Xu Qingzhou quickly sealed his cultivation realm again, returning to the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm.

After waiting for a while, the Imperial Guards arrived to inquire about the details. With witnesses present, they confirmed that it was an assassination attempt rather than a fight, and then let Xu Qingzhou leave.

As for their claim of investigating the wanted assassin, Xu Qingzhou didn't take it seriously.

Hidden Assassins are a major force in the Eastern Region of Cangzhou. Even if the three great dynasties were to unite, they wouldn't be enough to defeat them. So, not only would they not be able to find out, but even if they did, they wouldn't dare utter a single word.

Although the assassination attempt failed, Xu Qingzhou lost a protective jade pendant.

If Xu Qingzhou hadn't been protected by top-tier inner armor, and if his opponents hadn't been unaware that he was at the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm and hadn't sent out stronger assassins, he would have been in grave danger this time.

Xu Qingzhou had originally planned to go up the mountain to try and improve his artistic conception, but now it seems better not to go.

If the assassin hadn't gone far and had followed him up the mountain, and then suddenly attacked while Xu Qingzhou was comprehending the artistic conception, it would be impossible to defend against.

On his way back to his residence, Xu Qingzhou encountered the Sixth Princess's guards, who invited him to the Sixth Princess's residence.

Xu Qingzhou thought she had something to ask him, so he followed the guard to Song Yushu's residence.

Song Yushu said bluntly, "Anyone who dares to attempt an assassination in the capital must be someone of great importance. You can stay here with me for the next couple of days; it's safer than where you're staying."

When her best friend's husband came to her territory, Song Yushu felt it was her duty to ensure his safety.

Actually, if Xu Qingzhou went to find Yu Tianzhuo, it would be safer for him.

“The Sixth Princess is quite well-informed; she found out so quickly,” Xu Qingzhou replied.

"It's just self-preservation," a complex look flashed across Song Yushu's eyes as she asked, "Do you know who wants to assassinate you?"

"Who else could it be but your good younger brother?" Xu Qingzhou said as if nothing had happened, picking up his teacup and taking a sip.

He wasn't mocking Song Yushu, because he knew that there was no kinship in the royal family, and the relationship between her brothers and sisters couldn't be any better.

"Ninth brother?" Song Yushu was taken aback. "Is it because of Yu Shufei?"

Xu Qingzhou thought to himself, "Song Yushu's information network is indeed impressive; she knows about things like this."

"It should be him."

Xu Qingzhou toyed with the teacup in his hand. "He really went all out, hiring assassins from the Hidden Assassins."

"Hidden assassin?!" Song Yushu exclaimed in surprise.

Clearly, she was also aware of the existence of the Hidden Assassins.

After a moment of silence, Song Yushu scoffed, "Since you've already hired Hidden Assassins, why not just have them kill the boss?"

Now it was Xu Qingzhou's turn to be surprised.

Although she knew the royal family was ruthless, Xu Qingzhou was surprised that she said it so directly.

It's as if they have nothing to do with me.

That's a ruthless person.

“Assassinating the Crown Prince is a bit too difficult and would come at a very high price. The Ninth Prince would definitely not do it unless absolutely necessary,” Xu Qingzhou replied.

Song Yushu's expression remained calm.

"It's not a matter of cost, but rather that when Father chooses an heir, he values ​​comprehensive abilities in all aspects. Directly having someone assassinate a competitor will not gain his approval."

"Most importantly, if we get caught, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Xu Qingzhou nodded as if he understood. What he said made some sense. Winning the throne was not as simple as just making the competitors disappear.

At this moment, Song Yushu suddenly turned around and asked, "Who do you think would be better suited to inherit the throne? The Crown Prince, or the third or ninth prince?"

“Of course I would be willing to let you inherit the throne,” Xu Qingzhou blurted out, as if joking.

After all, Song Yushu is somewhat one of our own. If she becomes the Qi Emperor, it would be better for the Xu family and the Lingyue Sect's Wanbao Pavilion.

Of course, this is on the premise that she won't change.

Song Yushu looked at him and gave him a meaningful smile.

Xu Qingzhou was stunned for a moment.

Oh no, could she really be planning to seize the throne and become empress?

I just said something casually, but somehow it touched her heart.