“So what? I don’t care where the person I need to deal with is, I will make sure they die!”
Bai Long’s expression was cold, “If he doesn’t die, he will surely become a major threat to me in the future.”
“Your Highness speaks truly. He harbors deep hatred for the North Sea Academy, and now he has become the驸马 (Imperial Son-in-Law). With his high position and power in the Imperial City, he might not even heed the Eight Kings’ Axe!” Tian Lao incited, “When do you plan to make your move?”
Bai Hu, however, cast his gaze towards Qing Long beside him, “The person escaped from your hands. How do you plan to deal with this?”
“Your Highness, rest assured. This brat is an enemy of the Eight Kings’ Estate, and I will certainly not let him have an easy time.”
Qing Long stated directly, “However, he is currently within Nine Dragons City. It’s not convenient for me to act against him, especially since he has become the 驸马 now.”
“What, just because he became the 驸马, you can’t act against him?” Bai Hu narrowed his eyes, “This doesn’t sound like your usual Qing Long.”
“Your Highness seems to misunderstand. That is not what I meant.” Qing Long shook his head. “If we want to deal with him, we must lure him out of Nine Dragons City. After all, the Li family patriarch is extraordinarily powerful, and even I am no match for him. If he were to discover us, it would not be beneficial for the Eight Kings’ Estate either.”
Bai Hu frowned slightly. What Qing Long said was not untrue. Dealing with Lu Fan would be easy, but with the many experts of the Li family nearby, rash action might implicate the entire Eight Kings’ Estate. At that point, even his father would not easily let him off.
“Do you have any plans?” Bai Hu asked, “They will set off for the Imperial City tomorrow. If they enter the Imperial City, dealing with him will be even harder.”
“Your Highness, I have a plan!”
Tian Lao stepped forward with a smile, “This brat wants to be the 驸马, doesn’t he? Why don’t we secretly abduct Princess Linglong? This will lure him out of Nine Dragons City, and then dealing with him will be as easy as pie.”
“Abduct Princess Linglong?” Bai Hu’s brow furrowed. “Do you know that Princess Linglong is the Dragon Emperor’s most beloved princess? If the Dragon Emperor learns of this, even the Eight Kings’ Estate might face utter destruction!”
“Your Highness might have misunderstood me!” Tian Lao said, “We can incapacitate Princess Linglong beforehand, then take her out of Nine Dragons City, and before dawn, return her. It would be completely untraceable, and most importantly, it would lure that brat out!”
“This matter carries too much risk!” Qing Long waved his hand. “A slight misstep could offend the royal family, and the Eight Kings’ Estate would be in grave danger. I do not advise this.”
“Does the Qing Long Divine Guard have a better solution?” Tian Lao smiled faintly. “My plan is flawless and will not offend Princess Linglong.”
Qing Long knitted his brows. Tian Lao’s question left him at a loss for words. He truly couldn’t think of any better plan.
“I think this plan is feasible!” Bai Hu declared, “The task of abducting Princess Linglong will be yours!”
Tian Lao shuddered slightly and forced an awkward laugh. “My cultivation is still shallow. If I truly enter Nine Dragons City, I’m afraid I’ll be easily detected. Wouldn’t that be walking into a trap? I don’t care about my own life, but I fear implicating Your Highness.”
“You came up with the idea, but you don’t want to put in the effort!”
Zhu Que said coldly, “Then isn’t your word like farting?”
Tian Lao’s face turned ugly, and he looked at Bai Hu with an aggrieved expression.
“Forget it, Zhu Que, you go instead!” Bai Hu waved his hand. “Your cultivation is higher than Tian Lao’s, and moreover, Princess Linglong is a woman. It is most suitable for you to go.”
“Your subordinate obeys!”
Zhu Que clasped his fists slightly. Although displeased, he couldn’t say more. They were merely dogs of the Eight Kings’ Estate. If they disobeyed their master’s orders, their end would be tragic. Su Dan Novel Network
“Does this matter require further deliberation?”
Qing Long frowned and reminded him.
“I have already said it. Just do as I say!” Bai Hu waved his hand. “Lure that brat to this place, and we will set a trap from which he cannot escape!”
Everyone present nodded, not daring to defy Bai Hu’s words, and could only act according to his wishes.
Not long after, Zhu Que stealthily entered Nine Dragons City, his movements agile and his aura concealed. He was well aware that the Li family patriarch himself was stationed within Nine Dragons City. Any carelessness could cost him his life.
The Li family’s status as a prestigious noble family and their presence as veteran officials of the Imperial City for three dynasties meant their patriarch naturally possessed extraordinary abilities, otherwise, they wouldn’t wield such immense power.
Throughout the entire Spiritual Realm, having a high status required powerful strength, this was an undeniable fact.
After a while, Zhu Que managed to ascertain Princess Linglong’s residence and directly infiltrated it.
Seeing that Princess Linglong had extinguished her lamp, Zhu Que did not hesitate. He directly administered a potent sleeping drug in her room. Soon after, Zhu Que, carrying Princess Linglong, prepared to leave the city.
“Who are you? Release the Princess at once!”
Xiao Qing shouted, utterly astonished. He never imagined that someone in Nine Dragons City would dare to abduct the princess.
However, Zhu Que’s movements were swift and ruthless. In the blink of an eye, he knocked Xiao Qing unconscious and, carrying Princess Linglong, fled the courtyard.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Lu Fan was meditating cross-legged when a flying dart shot towards him, hitting the door frame. Lu Fan retrieved the dart and, seeing the message written on it, his brow furrowed.
Shortly after, Lu Fan ascended the city wall and indeed saw a figure carrying Princess Linglong heading towards the mountains ahead at great speed, as if well-prepared.
Lu Fan dared not make a sound. The note stated that if he alarmed the experts of Nine Dragons City, Princess Linglong’s life would be in danger.
“My lord, what has happened?” Duan Tianya asked quickly.
“Princess Linglong has been abducted. I’m going to see what’s happening. You wait for me in Nine Dragons City! Do not inform anyone about this matter!” Lu Fan instructed.
“How can this be? I will accompany you, my lord!” Duan Tianya said urgently, unwilling to let Lu Fan venture alone.
“I don’t think it’s necessary. I will go alone!” Lu Fan waved his hand. “If you accompany me, Princess Linglong’s life may be in jeopardy!”
Duan Tianya frowned, suddenly at a loss. If Lu Fan’s words were true, this matter would indeed be troublesome.
Soon after, Lu Fan left Nine Dragons City and chased after the figure. However, after a short while, Lu Fan stopped. He realized that someone was tailing him in the shadows.
“Since you’ve achieved your goal, why not show yourself?” Lu Fan asked coldly.