The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

Currently, everything else has been taken care of, and all necessary preparations have been completed.

It's time to address these major issues.

Today, the treasure hunt officially begins.

The first step is to break through the formation.

As dawn broke, the prefectural guards had just changed shifts and were at their most relaxed.

Wang Xiyue, along with "Shadow" and all the guards of the Prince Xian's Mansion, quickly seized the opportunity to sneak into the mansion.

Once they reached the northwest corner, the rest of the group concealed themselves on the perimeter and maintained vigilance.

Meanwhile, Wang Xiyue and "Shadow" focused on breaking the formation from within.

To ensure that no sound could be heard, Dongfang Yu set up another restriction outside the Nine-Bend Killing Formation.

Wang Xiyue and "Shadow" stood in front of the great formation, their expressions more serious than ever before. They knew the power of this formation, and that the slightest carelessness could lead to annihilation.

She was responsible for breaking the outer Nine-Bend Defense Array, while he was responsible for dealing with the more dangerous inner Killing Array.

During those seven days, whenever she had free time, Wang Xiyue would have "Shadow" accompany her to practice the method of breaking the formation.

Under his repeated guidance, she has learned to break the defensive formation using the most convenient method.

The two of them stood in their respective positions.

Wang Xiyue took a deep breath, silently recited the steps, and her hands moved up and down like butterflies. As her movements became faster and faster, the surrounding air began to circulate.

Dongfang Yu charged into the killing formation like a ghost, his long sword clashing fiercely with the power within the formation like a dragon entering the sea. Each attack landed precisely on the key points, gradually breaking through the formation's defenses.

Wang Xiyue focused intently on manipulating the airflow, making it resonate with the formation.

As she manipulated it, the air currents began to grow stronger and stronger, converging together to form a massive flow of energy.

This energy flow swirled around the defensive array, constantly impacting its boundaries.

As time went by, the black mist in the Nine-Bend Defense Formation gradually dimmed until it finally dissipated completely.

Dongfang Yu's movements were fluid and natural, each sword strike hitting the formation's vital points precisely. As time passed, the power within the killing formation gradually weakened, and cracks began to appear in the originally solid defense.

The two worked together seamlessly, as if they were one.

Finally, almost simultaneously, after two muffled sounds, both formations were successfully broken.

In an instant, the entire space seemed to shake.

However, just when they thought it was all over, a thick white fog suddenly surged up, trying to bury the two of them.

Xuan Yi and the others held their breath and focused their attention on the two people standing in the formation. If they sensed anything was wrong, they would risk their lives to tear open an opening and rescue the prince and princess.

Just before the white mist was about to envelop the two of them, Dongfang Yu teleported in front of Xiyue.

He was rapidly forming hand seals with both hands simultaneously.

Before Wang Xiyue could react, she could only vaguely see that the "shadow's" hands were constantly changing direction and angle, as if countless threads in his hands were restraining a powerful force, constantly battling against the invisible aura in the mist.

The ever-changing duel lasted only a few breaths before Wang Xiyue clearly sensed that "Shadow" was gradually gaining the upper hand.

At the same time, a strange light began to emanate from around the two of them. The light grew stronger and stronger, and finally spread out like a torrent, instantly dispelling the white mist completely.

Everything here has revealed its original appearance, and the entire place has become clearly visible.

At a glance.

This combined formation has finally been completely broken.

Once Dongfang Yu confirmed that there was no further danger, she hurriedly turned around and asked, "Xiyue, are you alright?"

He really wanted to hug her, whom he had "lost and found again," but in the end he held back.

Wang Xiyue shook her head. "I'm fine, but why did this happen just now? Where did the white mist come from?"

Dongfang Yu replied with lingering fear, "I was really scared just now, but luckily I reacted in time."

His voice revealed a hint of lingering fear, "I really underestimated the Ling family's determination to rebel and their insidious cunning this time. This formation actually has three layers."

He still has a sense of relief, but when the thick fog rose, he realized things were going badly.

This formation is interconnected, with the three rings tightly linked. Even he had only seen such a complex and powerful formation once before.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel grateful that he hadn't let his master down. This time, he and Xiyue were able to escape by sheer luck, all thanks to his master.

He looked at her, his eyes full of concern and heartache, "I'm so glad you're alright."

Wang Xiyue clasped her hands in thanks to him and praised him with a smile, "Shadow, you are indeed very capable, I admire you!"

"If it weren't for you today, I probably would be dead. You saved my life, thank you so much! If you ever need anything from me, just let me know."

Dongfang Yu shook his head without answering. He didn't need her gratitude; he just wanted her.

Immediately afterwards, Dongfang Yu went into the small house, took out the jade box containing the Ten Thousand Poisons Pearl, and handed it directly to Xiyue, saying, "This pearl is very important. When you get back, find a way to wear it close to your body. It can protect you from all poisons in the world."

Wang Xiyue nodded and took it without hesitation, putting it into the small bag at her waist.

Although the formation had been broken, Wang Xiyue did not relax at all. She knew that their real challenge had just begun.

Wang Xiyue turned around and instructed, "Xuanyi, Xuantian, you two go and make preparations now. After an incense stick has burned, lie in ambush near the government office and wait. As soon as you see us leave the office, attack immediately."

"Xiao Yun, move the things according to plan."

"Shadow, let's go meet up with my brother."

They've already wasted the time it takes for an incense stick to burn here, and it will take at least an hour to move everything, so they can only try to move as much as possible while they have the time.

It's impossible to move everything.

Right now, time is everyone's life.

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The second step is to visit them.

At this moment, the baton of responsibility was handed over to Wang Xijie.

He had already made preparations at the inn, and as soon as he received the signal, he set off immediately with Mo Yun and the others.

They paid another visit to Prefect Ling.

As they approached the government office, he was already accompanied by all the people who were supposed to be there: Mo Yun, all the guards from the Prime Minister's residence, "Shadow," and Wang Xiyue disguised as a guard.

Since Ling Daquan had been informed yesterday that the Crown Prince would be visiting, he had to get up early.

After everything was packed up, Ling Daquan waited in the mansion for the arrival of the Crown Prince.

Ling Daquan first sat in the main hall, drinking tea while anxiously looking at the door. As time passed, his mood became more and more tense.

Finally, he simply brought his men to the main gate and acted as a gatekeeper.

He didn't know if the Crown Prince would give him another difficult problem, so he could only pray silently that the other party wouldn't push his luck too far.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from afar.

Ling Daquan snapped out of his daze and quickly straightened his clothes.

Upon seeing the Crown Prince emerge from the carriage, Ling Daquan immediately went to greet him and respectfully bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness!"

When Wang Xijie and his party arrived at the gate of the government office, they were surprised to find that the guards were no longer the two people they had seen before.

They couldn't help but feel doubtful and uneasy, secretly wondering if something had happened.

Wang Xijie recalled his last meeting with Ling Daquan. At the time, he thought the other party was just joking, and even felt that Ling Daquan was just saying that to flatter him.

However, at this moment, he began to realize that perhaps it was not a joke, but something that could actually happen.

Thinking of this, Wang Xijie felt a chill run down his spine.

Even if the guards in the government office held low positions, they were still people who served the imperial court. If Ling Daquan could kill them so easily, then what were ordinary people?

He originally thought that Prefect Ling was just an ordinary corrupt official, but now it seems that his methods are more ruthless and merciless than he imagined.

This realization filled Wang Xijie with worry and vigilance about the upcoming trip, as he knew that any mistake could lead to irreversible consequences.

Therefore, everyone must be more cautious and careful in every step of the plan going forward.

Everyone realized that Prefect Ling's power was not to be underestimated, and that he was decisive and vicious, so they all silently increased their vigilance.

This time, Wang Xijie didn't even bother with pretense. He didn't want to say much. He simply nodded in response to Ling Daquan's flattery and led the way through the gate.

Then, accompanied by Ling Daquan, the group went to the main hall again.

These past few days, there have been thieves all over Shancheng. Ling Daquan is being driven crazy by the people who come to him every day to complain and urge him to arrest the criminals. They're just making trouble for him.

As a result, he was in a state of agitation. Now that he was facing the emperor's special envoy's visit, he became even more anxious. He didn't show it on his face, but he couldn't wait to get rid of this young master as soon as possible.

"Prefect Ling, I've heard that things haven't been peaceful in the city lately! What could be the reason?"

Despite his inner dissatisfaction, Ling Daquan outwardly feigned humility.

He knew that this meeting was crucial for him and his entire family, and that mishandling it could have serious consequences.

This special envoy from the capital was of distinguished status, representing the will of the Prime Minister and the Emperor.

If he displeases the special envoy, his future will be affected; and if the prime minister learns of the chaotic security situation in Shancheng, he may lose his official position or even his life.

Worse still, if the secrets of the inner quarters are revealed, the entire family will suffer annihilation.

Faced with the envoy's questioning, he was unable to provide a satisfactory answer. Although he had tried his best to cover up the truth, the other party seemed dissatisfied with the situation in Shancheng.

He began to worry whether the young man had already discovered something, or whether someone had betrayed their secret to the envoy. This anxiety gnawed at his heart, making him restless.

Despite his deep anxiety, Ling Daquan could only grit his teeth and try to cover up his worries with lies.

He could only reply in a standard, formal manner: "Your Excellency, you are overthinking it. Shantou has always been a peaceful and prosperous place. It was only recently that a few petty thieves occasionally stole some things, which caused some panic."

He tried to remain calm, hoping to deceive the envoy, but he knew in his heart that such an explanation was too far-fetched and hard to believe.

He could only pray that the young master wasn't too bright and that he wouldn't delve too deeply into the matter, otherwise he himself wouldn't know how to continue making up stories to end the situation.

Wang Xijie didn't smile at all this time; he had come to interrogate him. "Oh, really?" he said with a sneer.

"I heard that dozens or even hundreds of notorious bandits have come and are burning, killing, and looting everywhere." He raised his voice, his eyes coldly fixed on the scene below.

"Now, more than a dozen wealthy families have lost a large amount of gold and silver jewelry, suffered casualties, and many houses have been severely burned down," he continued, his tone becoming increasingly stern.

"I've also heard that these notorious bandits are vicious and ruthless. They kill without blinking an eye and their methods are extremely cruel." His gaze sharpened, as if trying to pierce through Ling Daquan's heart.