His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

Holding the Imperial Preceptor's token, Shang Shoucheng grabbed Zhao Qingyun by the back of the neck the instant he spoke, pressed him to the ground, and stomped on him.

Zhao Qingyun was somewhat bewildered by this sudden turn of events, and flailed his limbs, trying to struggle to his feet on the slippery ground.

"What? It really was Xu Bing who issued the order?"

The three high-ranking officials' eyes widened the moment they saw the Imperial Preceptor's decree.

"How could that be, Uncle Zhou? It's fake. That token is fake. Xu Bing couldn't possibly have killed me."

"Didn't he already promise to let me go?"

"You're the ones who told me this!"

After regaining his senses, Zhao Qingyun shouted urgently at the Three Dukes.

The three men hesitated, their long speeches stuck in their throats, unable to utter a single word.

How could the imperial advisor's decree be fake?

"Ugh."

The three of them dared not meet Zhao Qingyun's gaze for a moment, and each took a step back. Their previous arrogant and loud denunciation, their desire to pursue the crime and not rest until they had driven Shang Shoucheng to his death, were suddenly withdrawn.

"Damn it, that bastard actually dared to issue a kill order!"

"How dare he? Is he crazy?"

"I knew it all along. Xu Bing is a madman. It's all your fault, Lao Zhou. Look at your terrible idea. You've made me lose face in my old age."

"Oh, how can you blame me? You were just praising me."

"How can that be the same! Tell me, if word gets out about what happened today, how are the three of us supposed to face the consequences? What will our colleagues think of us?"

"Let's say less and think of a way to turn the situation around."

The three whispered among themselves, shifting blame to each other, and casually inquired about Xu's illness.

Duke Zhou smiled awkwardly, stepped forward and said to Zhao Qingyun, "Well, nephew Zhao, although we are uncle and nephew and have some affection for each other, the crime you committed is too heinous. We have no choice but to put righteousness above family ties."

Li Gong also changed his attitude, saying, "To be honest, the Grand Preceptor Xu once intended to release you for our sake, but I refused. If you have an afterlife, remember to be a good person and never go astray."

Zhao Qingyun's pupils were about to burst, his eyes spitting out endless rage. As he listened to the three people's words, his fingernails broke and blood flowed all over the ground, and his fingers were stuck in the wood.

"Old hags, are you kidding me!?"

"You said you would plead for me and get Xu Bing to release me, but now you're going back on your word!"

Zhao Qingyun practically spat out those words through gritted teeth.

"Alas, do not speak nonsense." The prince raised his hand to stop him.

"You old bastards, I'll fight you to the death!"

At this moment, Zhao Qingyun's hatred for the Three Dukes had clearly surpassed that for Xu Bing.

Hearing the incessant roars, the Third Master remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was actually feeling a little terrified.

On this cold winter day, they took out handkerchiefs and wiped the sweat from their foreheads; their inner linings were also slightly damp.

Thankless.

Spend money and effort, and in the end, you're still hated. All that money went to your grandma's house.

"Damn it, I expected everything, but I didn't expect Xu Bing to dare to kill an immortal!" San Gong cursed inwardly.

Meanwhile, the people below the execution platform had become completely agitated.

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

……

The people's voices rose in waves.

At this moment, public sentiment is like a surging sea, powerful enough to overthrow everything and everything that stands in opposition to it.

The three officials exchanged a glance. They then joined the common people in quietly echoing the cries of "Kill!"

"You three old bastards, I'll haunt you even as a ghost!"

"You just wait, you just wait!"

Zhao Qingyun was trampled on the ground, letting out a ghostly roar.

Shang Shoucheng slowly raised his decapitation sword...

In the box.

Xu Bing removed Ji Yuan's mask, pinched her chin, and gazed at the scenes unfolding on the execution platform.

"As the king, you should see this scene with your own eyes."

"Da Xi... has slain an immortal!"

At the same time that these words were spoken.

The decapitation blade fell.

Blood spurted out.

The head rolled off.

The people cheered.

Ji Yuan's delicate body trembled slightly; this simple scene of beheading filled her with dread.

Da Xi has killed an immortal.

It's not uncommon for immortals to be killed in mortal realms. Immortals who descend from the mountains for training often die within the borders of mortal realms for various reasons. This is not a small number.

But since ancient times... there has never been an immortal who died under the laws of a mortal country!

This is the first time in history, a precedent that countless emperors have never dared to set.

And today.

Someone opened it for them.

That man was right beside me.

Ji Yuan turned to look at Xu Bing, her heart filled with turmoil. She was not short, but standing next to this man, she appeared somewhat petite and delicate.

This man, who wore a bronze mask and always carried a pleasant fragrance, had no taboos.

She was unsure what impact today's decision would have on Dae Hee.

But she had to admit that the imperial advisor, who ordered the killing of an immortal for the sake of a commoner, possessed an inexplicable charm; she could feel her heart pounding at that moment. Even though her attitude had never changed.

If Xiao Qiongfeng wants revenge...

The first one to be targeted was Xu Bing; there was no other one. In other words, Xu Bing killing Zhao Qingyun was simply asking for trouble for himself.

At first, Ji Yuan thought that Xu Bing wanted to gain fame by doing this, and was willing to risk offending Xiao Qiongfeng in order to quickly gain public support and consolidate his position.

But now it seems that he was undoubtedly wrong, terribly wrong. Xu Bing didn't care about his reputation at all; he didn't even show his face during the whole affair.

He really did it all for that small vendor who died in the street.

It was precisely this simple purpose that made her more and more moved the more she reflected on it.

"How could this be? Why would the shrewd Xu Bing do this?" She still couldn't understand it.

"Have a meal."

At this moment, Xu Bing closed the window, shutting out the wind and snow.

With the help of the four heaters in the east, west, south, and north, the room quickly regained its warmth.

“Xu Bing, if I had met you from the very first moment, you would not have become my enemy.”

Ji Yuan was sitting opposite Xu Bing, looking at the burnt-out wine, and commented with a touch of emotion.

She never judges men.

However, she had to admit that Xu Bing's condition was beyond her expectations, and she even considered whether or not to kill him if she were to regain her position.

This is a rare and remarkable person. It would be hard to find another person who would dare to do such a thing, or be capable of doing it, just for the matter of killing an immortal.

Xu Bing ignored it.

The reason was simple: he heard the system notification sound.

[Congratulations, host, on completing the achievement: Mortal Law Slaying Immortal]

[Reward: All domestic bonuses +1]

Xu Bing checked his own panel.

[Domestic bonuses: 40%]

He could clearly feel that he had become stronger in every aspect.

The internal bonus has taken effect. Within the Great Xi territory, he can enjoy this invisible bonus no matter what he does.

"A pleasant surprise."

Xu Bing was in a good mood and looked at Ji Yuan, asking, "By the way, what did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly."

Ji Yuan clenched his fists, feeling inexplicably irritated, and was too lazy to bother with this thief.