Bloody Kyoto

Xiang Yicong quietly arrived at the emperor's bedchamber, knocked out the lowly eunuch on night duty, and came to the emperor's bedside, just as the emperor's eyes were already open.

"The Shang emperor is quite vigilant." After saying this, looking at the emperor who calmly sat up, he added, "He also has great courage."

Zhu Yihua got out of bed, put on an outer robe, and gestured for Xiang Yicong to enter.

After the two sat down, Zhu Yihua spoke first, "Patriarch Xiang, how about we make a deal?"

"You speak!" Xiang Yicong said with a mocking smile.

"I'll give you enough miraculous medicine to heal ten people, and you members of the Xiang family will serve as my guards for three years. How about it!"

He was referring to the Xiang family members, which includes many people, not just one.

Xiang Yicong had already decided that his entire clan would truly go into seclusion, so how could he possibly agree to such a request, especially for three years?

With his third brother having already done things for Zheng Jiaojiao, he dared not make any more promises lightly.

"We can barter, but I won't take your people!" he refused outright.

Zhu Yihua wasn't angry. He raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Alright, then please exchange the head of the person who controls the vines for it, Patriarch Xiang!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yicong narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhu Yihua. After a moment, he burst out laughing, "Then please ask the Emperor of the Great Shang to bring the portrait of that person."

He knew he hadn't figured out who the person was, so naturally he couldn't produce a portrait.

However, it would be even better if he could actually produce it. For the Xiang family, the person who controls the vines is a sword hanging over their heads.

It's better to risk everything and get rid of the person than to live in constant fear and truly go into seclusion.

Zhu Yihua laughed, "I don't know who that person is yet, but with such a big lure like me, I think she'll definitely come to me on her own. At that time..."

"The Xiang family can now make their move."

Xiang Yicong chuckled twice, saying that in the end, he still had to be his bodyguard.

However, this method does work.

But... the risk is too great. If that person knew that the Xiang family was by his side, he might not show up.

Not only will they fail to eliminate her, but they will also increase her hatred towards the Xiang family.

He can't afford to gamble!

"Emperor of the Great Shang Dynasty, perhaps you should change your terms!"

Zhu Yihua frowned. They actually disagreed? And he couldn't change the terms, because the Xiang family had nothing he wanted except for their martial prowess.

"Apart from this, I have nothing else."

The implication is that if they don't agree, the deal is off.

Now it was Xiang Yicong's turn to be in a dilemma. Many of his clansmen were suffering every day, and he had to bring the divine medicine back with him.

He slowly clenched his fists, and a thought arose in his mind.

Or should we grab the person in front of us and threaten him to produce the miracle drug?

Zhu Yihua's gaze fell on his tightly clenched fist, showing no sign of panic. For him, without the protection of the Xiang family, his life would have been almost certainly taken by the otherworldly beings.

So even if he were killed now, he would have no fear.

Thinking about it, he added, "Doesn't Patriarch Xiang want to fight for his own family?"

Xiang Yicong lifted his eyelids to look at him, his murderous aura instantly shooting straight at Zhu Yihua.

"My Xiang family has been implicated because of your greed."

Zhu Yihua felt a metallic taste in his throat. He suppressed the blood that was about to come out and said with a smile, "I'm really sorry about that, but it's not fair to blame us entirely."

“If your Xiang family doesn’t give Zheng Jiaojiao the opportunity to show her kindness, the Xiang family won’t be implicated.”

"Furthermore, if your Xiang family does not promise to help Zheng Jiaojiao three times, you will not be implicated either."

With each word he spoke, Xiang Yicong's face grew increasingly grim, but Zhu Yihua completely ignored his darkening expression and continued speaking.

“Patriarch Xiang, although your Xiang family was not the mastermind in that matter, you made a great contribution.”

“If it weren’t for your Xiang family subduing Huo Yunxia, ​​no one would have been able to subdue her that day. If the drug had been fully effective, she probably would have escaped somewhere by now.”

"It will be too difficult to catch her."

Xiang Yicong stared at him coldly, his eyes beginning to fill with murderous intent.

Zhu Yihua chuckled lightly, completely unafraid of him, and continued, "Patriarch Xiang, every member of your Xiang family is a peerless martial artist. If you could deal with Huo Yunxia that day, you can certainly deal with the person who controls the vines today."

"If we don't get rid of her now, the Xiang family will still be in danger."

As she spoke, Zhu Yihua's eyes were filled with doubt. Judging from the actions of the vine-wielding person, she was very cautious, as if she had something to worry about.

It shouldn’t be!

Even after taking the Chinese medicine, Huo Yunxia was still terrifyingly powerful. The ability of this person who controlled the vines seemed more suitable for killing than Huo Yunxia's immense strength.

But why is she so cautious in her actions?

Xiang Yicong was conflicted after hearing Zhu Yihua's words. Before coming to the capital, he had made a decision: once he obtained the divine medicine, he would lead his family into complete seclusion to avoid that person's revenge.

Is it really possible to avoid it?

No matter how they hide in the world, they are still on this land. If the person who controls the vines is powerful enough, it won't be too difficult to find them.

At that time, they will still have to face a powerful enemy.

Before this, the people of the tribe lived in constant fear. Was his decision to lead them away from this situation the right one?

"I understand." Zhu Yihua suddenly stood up and looked at Xiang Yicong excitedly. "That otherworldly person who controlled the vines is very weak, at least far inferior to Huo Yunxia."

When Xiang Yicong heard that the person was very weak, a thought struck him. "How did you know?"

Zhu Yihua sat down again. "Patriarch Xiang, if you were very powerful and had many enemies, what would you do?"

“Naturally, we should go to each of our enemies' homes and kill them all.”

"That's right, that's exactly it, but that otherworldly person is acting in a secretive and furtive manner."

Zhu Yihua became more and more excited as she spoke, "So many people she has killed so far were either ambushed at night or were people without any skilled martial arts practitioners to protect them."

“She has never been to my palace, the Grand Princess’s residence, the Prince Cheng’s residence, or the Prince Ning’s residence even once.”

"Why? Naturally, it's because these places are protected by experts, and she can't force her way in."

Thinking of something, Zhu Yihua called out, "Long Wu."

As soon as he finished speaking, a man dressed in black knelt down in the room.

"Long Wu, tell me again about the attack on the otherworldly beings at the Zhou residence that day."

"Yes!"

"Upon discovering the otherworldly being, the guards launched a collective attack. The otherworldly being used a vine to defend herself, but she only blocked the front; there was no protection behind her."

This gave us an opportunity. She was stabbed, and then she punched the ground, causing the courtyard wall to collapse.

She rushed into the Zhou residence, but then vines blocked her path. By the time we got around the vines, she was gone.

After listening to the guard's account, Xiang Yicong's eyes lit up. That otherworldly person didn't seem to be very strong; at least, she appeared weak when surrounded by multiple people.

If that's the case, then killing her wouldn't be difficult once you know her identity.

The Xiang family no longer needed to truly go into seclusion.

Zhu Yihua waved his hand, and Long Wu stepped back. Looking at Xiang Yicong's expression, he knew that he was wavering, and couldn't help but reveal a ruthless smile.

Those from another world must be killed!

After pondering for a moment, Xiang Yicong finally agreed to Zhu Yihua's deal.

After leaving the palace, he sent a message to his clan, requesting that fifty experts be summoned to the capital.