Not long after, Prince Yun Hai was drinking wine and listening to music when Fei Long rushed in, "Your Highness, it's bad news! That kid has been assassinated!"
"Who are you talking about?"
Prince Yun Hai said faintly, his expression even more calm, seemingly unfazed, as if nothing could stir his heart.
"Lu Fan, the one who climbed to the fifth step!" Fei Long said directly, "Just now, he almost died a violent death!"
"Isn't that good! I don't like that kid. If he dies, it would be the best thing!" Prince Yun Hai said indifferently.
"But has Your Highness considered that this matter might be blamed on you? After all, the real killer cannot be found, and during the Heavenly Road, Your Highness had said you would deal with him!"
Fei Long's eyes became serious. If this matter was not handled properly, it would be a great disaster for them.
Lu Fan's ability to pass the fifth step was enough to show his excellent talent in the future, and he would likely be entrusted with important responsibilities. If he truly held a grudge against Prince Yun Hai, it would be no good for Prince Yun Hai.
"Damn it, who made the move?" Prince Yun Hai frowned. He hadn't thought of this. If he had done it, so be it, but the problem was that this matter was not done by him at all. How could he accept being blamed?
"I'm not too sure who exactly it was!" Fei Long shook his head and said, "I've already sent people to investigate, but those were all death warriors. I'm afraid we won't find anything!"
"According to you, someone wants to harm me?" Prince Yun Hai frowned and said, "If that's the case, then who could it be!"
"Many princes are possible. After all, in the struggle for imperial power, no one can stay out of it!"
Fei Long reminded him, "But Your Highness probably needs to clarify this matter, otherwise, wouldn't it become a topic of gossip!"
"You mean I should explain it?" Prince Yun Hai sneered, "Do you think I need to explain to him? Even if I sent people, what can he do to me!"
"Although that's the case, has Your Highness considered that he has been noticed by the Heavenly Court and will likely be entrusted with important responsibilities soon?" Fei Long said directly, "Just as he was about to be assassinated, a master suddenly appeared and eliminated all the assassins, including severely injuring the leader!"
"Someone saved that kid?"
Prince Yun Hai frowned slightly and asked directly, his heart filled with doubt. Normally, it shouldn't be like this.
"It's probably someone from the Heavenly Court who saved that kid for no reason!" Fei Long said directly, "If it was sent by the Heavenly Emperor, this person is even more not to be offended!"
"How is that possible? My father handles state affairs every day and doesn't care about these things. How could he care about his life!" Prince Yun Hai shook his head.
"To be able to cross the fifth step, this is a rare genius in a hundred years. The Heavenly Emperor values talent the most, so how could he allow such a thing to happen!" Fei Long said solemnly, "Moreover, I feel that aura came from within the Heavenly Court, meaning that person must be from the Heavenly Court!"
Prince Yun Hai immediately frowned. He hadn't taken Lu Fan seriously at first, but he didn't expect Lu Fan to cause such a stir. To be noticed by people from the Heavenly Court palace was not something an ordinary person could do.
"The most urgent thing now is to clarify it, at least so that we are not exploited!" Fei Long reminded him.
"You don't need to say more. I know what I'm doing. During the Heavenly Road, I explicitly said I would make this kid pay the price. How can I explain now?" Fei Long waved his hand, "But it's not easy for you to worry about me so much!"
"This is what I should do!" Fei Long quickly clasped his fists, feeling a bit bitter in his heart. He knew Prince Yun Hai's stubbornness very well.
Meanwhile, at the White Dragon's mansion, Bai Long was anxiously waiting. Then he saw the figure of Ghost Elder appear, but his face was a little pale, and he was even shaky when he walked.
"What's wrong?" Bai Long frowned and said, "Did it fail?"
"It's my subordinate's incompetence that I failed to kill that person!" Ghost Elder felt guilty, "However, with the help of a master, it is extremely difficult to kill him. As for who this master is, I don't know!"
"Could it be someone from the Heavenly Court?" Bai Long frowned. He hadn't expected Ghost Elder to fail, and he knew Ghost Elder's strength very well.
"Young Master, since I haven't exposed my identity, if it really was someone from the Heavenly Court blocking us, wouldn't it expose us!" Ghost Elder frowned, feeling worried.
"Don't worry. Since you haven't exposed your identity, they won't find us!"
Bai Long waved his hand, "I'm just a little curious, who exactly saved that kid!"
Ghost Elder stood still and did not speak again. Today's miscalculation was a great humiliation for him. After all, as Bai Long's chief strategist, such a big mistake was a great humiliation for him.
"You don't need to take it too much to heart. Failing might not be a bad thing!" Bai Long waved his hand, "At least we don't have to take the blame for this!"
Ghost Elder nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his lips. According to normal thinking, everyone would probably point fingers at Prince Yun Hai, and they were quite confident about this.
Meanwhile, in the inn, Lu Fan was slowly regulating his breathing. His overall aura gradually calmed down, and his pale complexion also improved.
"How are you? You should be much better!" asked Princess Bei Mei.
"Don't worry, I'm fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, showing a smile, "Although I'm only slightly injured, I feel that my Martial Emperor realm has loosened up, and I should be able to break through soon."
"That's natural. You are not an ordinary person!" Princess Bei Mei nodded and said, "To reach the fifth step on the Heavenly Road, you already possess extraordinary abilities. With such powerful talent, you will be highly regarded by the royal family in the future!"
"I don't wish to be regarded by the royal family!" Lu Fan shrugged. After all, his main purpose in coming to the Heavenly Court was to improve his strength. As for other things, he wasn't that concerned.
As they were talking, a figure suddenly entered from outside, showing a smile, "You kid are amazing! I didn't expect you to be alive. I heard that quite a few assassins came!"
"So it's Prince Bei Cheng!" Lu Fan smiled, "Did Prince Bei Cheng send these assassins? Otherwise, why would Prince Bei Cheng be so happy?"
"Look at what you're saying. I'm friends with you, so how could I assassinate you?" Prince Bei Cheng smiled.