Confined to one's home at the start, studied for ten years, and became a saint and ancestor.

"The price you offered for a gold medal is based on the person's status; if they actually kill him, we'll be in trouble too!"

"Of course, the most important thing is that the place is Tianya Haige, so only bronze tokens can be used to enter!"

"If they are weak, they won't attract the attention of the old guys inside. But if the people they send are too strong, the old guys inside will notice the problem instantly!"

"The stronger you are, the less likely you are to complete this mission!"

Although he didn't think it was necessary to appease customers, the bronze-masked man still offered an explanation.

"Bullshit! What do you mean by 'the stronger the opponent, the less likely they are to succeed'? If they really had the strength, they could send one of the top ten from the Great Xia Dynasty. I don't believe they couldn't crush him!"

The figure shrouded in black robes remained dissatisfied.

"Guest, do you think the money you've offered is enough to warrant a move from one of the top ten?"

"Okay, do you want a refund, or do you want to keep waiting?"

The bronze-masked man gave a "heh" for the first time, but it was still the emotionless kind, very stiff.

"Don't back down! Keep going!"

"If I can't kill him, I'll come back again!"

The person shrouded in black robes stood up angrily.

"Sir, there's something I need to remind you: if we fail after three attempts, we won't refund your money, and we won't attempt another assassination!"

These words made the person in the black robe want to swear.

But that small window had already closed.

He has no one left to criticize!

"Trickster!"

He could only leave, cursing under his breath.

Perhaps the two shattered corpses played a role.

The following days passed peacefully, and no one caused any further trouble.

The guy who had initially rushed over angrily to ask about his whereabouts never reappeared.

Lu Feifan's days continued to alternate between eating, sleeping, and reading.

Once he reached the Innate Realm, he could withstand hunger and go without sleep for several days and nights without any problems, so he could study even more intensely.

A single reading session is no longer limited to ten consecutive hours; the longest I've ever read has been thirty hours.

However, there were no advanced rewards.

…………

Inside the Inner Palace of the Great Xia Imperial City.

"Cough cough!"

The seriously injured emperor coughed twice.

The girl in palace attire standing behind him felt a pang of anxiety and hurriedly took a pill and fed it to him.

Seeing the blood on the brocade handkerchief the emperor had loosened, her expression became even more sorrowful.

"Father, your health is important, you must not be angry!"

The girl said softly.

"How can I not be enraged by such insolence from sects and aristocratic families!"

The emperor, dressed in a bright yellow robe, had a face full of rage.

It seems that something significant has angered the king.

"My child, your father's injuries this time are irreversible. The burden of the world will fall on your shoulders!"

"When Father Emperor was on the throne, he had the help of our ancestors, but this time, he was also seriously injured, which made those with ulterior motives dare to make trouble. Even now that he is still alive, things are still like this. If something unexpected happens, I don't even want to think about it!"

"This burden, your father truly doesn't want you to bear!"

The old emperor looked at him with pity.

He has only ever loved one woman in his life.

His wife left him with a daughter, and then disappeared without a trace.

As an emperor, even if the empress were still alive, he should have had three thousand concubines in his harem. Moreover, the empress had disappeared and he only had one daughter, not even a son.

His refusal to take concubines and have children drew criticism from court officials and dissatisfaction from the imperial clan.

Fortunately, his ancestors were understanding and stood by him, which brought him peace.

Moreover, he was quite strong and could live a long time, which is why things had remained peaceful.

Unfortunately, things can change unexpectedly, and accidents always happen so suddenly.

He could feel that there was no way to save his body.

Actually, if his ancestors were still alive, he wouldn't be so worried.

Unfortunately, his ancestor's situation wasn't much better than his.

So, what awaits his daughter after he dies is something I dare not even think about!

He had also considered passing the throne to other members of his clan.

However, if that's the case, once he truly secures his throne, no one can say for sure how he will treat his daughter, this former princess!

He let out a deep sigh.

With him here, with the ancestors here, their daughters have many paths to choose from.

But now, he only realized this when he had problems with his ancestors.

This child doesn't actually have many options!

Therefore, despite his serious injuries, he insisted on handling some key issues and balancing the interests of all parties.

He thought that before he ran into trouble, he should do everything he could to ensure that the country his daughter inherited was as stable as possible.

Unfortunately, after the Northern Liang Incident, everything left him feeling utterly powerless.

The current situation can only be reversed if he is completely unharmed and given several decades.

Otherwise, a mess is inevitable.

This made him feel quite ashamed.

When he took over the empire, his father had also suffered a sudden accident.

But at least with our ancestors still alive, the country is stable, and the imperial family's foundation remains.

I never imagined it would deteriorate to this extent in his hands.

I have truly failed my ancestors and let my daughter down!

"Father, you don't need to worry about me. Your son will definitely protect this world for you!"

A resolute voice rang out.

The young girl stroked her lower abdomen, and at that moment, her clear, cool voice carried boundless determination, as well as a touch of tenderness!

…………

"Young man, you really enjoy reading!"

"I've noticed you haven't moved from your seat at all these past few days while you've been reading!"

"What perseverance and determination!"

Lu Feifan, who was reading a book, looked up.

I have been at Tianya Haige for several months.

This is the second person to strike up a conversation with him.

The young man from before wanted to kill him.

Standing before him was an old man.

With a full head of silver hair, a slightly hunched body, and a slow gait, he looked like he was on his deathbed!

"There's no other way, this is the only fun I have to pass the time!"

Lu Feifan shook his head and smiled.

He didn't get angry or anything about being disturbed.

Although I'm getting more and more used to being alone.

But if possible, he is still very willing to communicate with people.

"Well, young man, martial arts is the true path. If you put the same perseverance you have for studying into martial arts, you will eventually achieve something!"

"Reading is only good in moderation; too much is useless. A scholar is utterly useless!"

The old man offered his advice.

"I can't cultivate normally!"

"Reading is a form of self-cultivation!"

Lu Feifan chuckled.

"Young man, you're quite interesting."

The old man seemed unaware of his situation.

Right.

That's true. Although he has some fame in the capital, he's not known to everyone.

For example, the boy from a few days ago didn't recognize him.

The old man simply greeted Lu Feifan and then went to find a book to read on his own.

Moreover, he quickly became engrossed in it, seemingly even more attentive than Lu Feifan.

After that, Lu Feifan discovered that the old man seemed to have settled here for a long time.

Tianya Haige has guest rooms for wealthy and powerful people who stay there to study.

Of course, in reality, it's rarely used.

The room Lu Feifan is currently staying in is actually a guest room.

The two would greet each other every day, then each read their own books without disturbing the other, and would also chat occasionally.

There is a sense of friendship between people of different ages involved.