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Even though Liu Hong was extremely unwilling, she still stood outside the study room, waiting for Chen Yao to talk to her father. At this moment, her beautiful face was filled with worry, fearing that her father would do something to Chen Yao.

And in the study room, Liu Zhi used some tricks. Even if a Saint wanted to eavesdrop on their conversation, he would be aware of it. If a cultivator below the Emperor Realm wanted to hear the conversation between Chen Yao and him, their spiritual sense would be directly destroyed, turning them into idiots.

"I didn't expect you to actually survive."

Liu Zhi stared fixedly at Chen Yao. After a few seconds, he sighed with emotion.

Although Chen Yao had suffered a blow from Liu Zhi and his face was pale, after hearing these words, his face was bright and beautiful as he looked at Liu Zhong sternly.

"If you had stabbed me ten years ago and pushed a strand of hair even closer to my heart, I would have died a long time ago. I have to thank you."

Chen Yao was on the verge of collapse, but he still forced himself to bow to Liu Zhi before sitting down and taking a Blood Spirit Pill.

These words were said very sincerely, without the slightest hint of sarcasm.

Ten years ago, Liu Zhi had already reached the threshold of the semi-sage realm and his strength was extremely terrifying. Ten years ago, Liu Zhi had already reached the threshold of the semi-sage realm and his strength was extremely terrifying.

Thus, those words were from Chen Yao's heart.

Liu Zhi also sat down on a chair and looked at Chen Yao, saying, "I regret it now."

His expression was also very solemn and very serious, because this was the truest and most intense thought in his heart right now.

If Chen Yao was only Chen Yao, perhaps Liu Hong and Chen Yao would still be discussing.

However, Chen Yao was not only Chen Yao, he was also the previous Crown Prince. With this identity, Chen Yao would no longer be a fugitive. Instead, he would be a person who would die for sure.

Chen Yao would definitely seek revenge. However, how could a single person contend against an entire country's power? Thus, Chen Yao was someone who was destined to die. Liu Zhi would definitely not tolerate Chen Yao and Liu Hong being together.

Thus, he looked at Chen Yao extremely seriously and said,

"Ten years ago, I let you go once. Ten years later, I hope that you can let my daughter go once."

There was silence.

Chen Yao had a struggling expression on his face.

He, Chen Yao, was no fool.

Previously, he had not deliberately used the Chaos Sword Seed to conceal his presence. Therefore, with Liu Zhi's strength, it was impossible for him to not have discovered his whereabouts.

The heartfelt words that he had said to Liu Hong in her room were actually meant for him to hear.

He had heard it clearly, and he had thought it through very clearly.

He was indeed a fugitive who could die at any moment, and the people who were related to him would definitely not have a good ending. For example, Luo Mo was a good proof, and in order to save him, Luo Mo had lost her life, although there was still a trace of Luo Mo's soul left, but the chances of her reviving Luo Mo were slim.

Actually, no matter if it was Liu Hong, Su Yiyi, or Mu Ge, he couldn't bear their feelings.

How could he, Chen Yao, be worthy of the love of so many good women?

"..."

Previously, Liu Hong's rejection of Liu Zhi made Chen Yao even more determined.

If he could not give Liu Hong a secure future, then he would not easily promise Liu Hong that he would let Liu Hong down.

If his love for Liu Hong was hesitating before he returned to the Shu Family Residence, and if he was at a loss, Chen Yao was absolutely certain that he had fallen in love with Liu Hong.

Because of love, he chose to give up for the time being.

He took a deep breath, then looked at Liu Zhi and said.

"I promise you."

Liu Zhi stared blankly for a moment and then felt relieved, "It's good that you can think it through. Crown Prince Chen Xing is very fond of Liu Hong. If Liu Hong can marry Chen Xing, then she will be a thousand times happier with you."

Chen Yao's expression turned cold.

"I also have my own conditions. You are not allowed to force Liu Hong to marry anyone."

Liu Zhi's happy face stiffened, then he angrily said, "Don't tell me you want my Hong'er to wait for you forever? "In your dreams."

Chen Yao calmly replied.

"I don't need a lifetime. I only need five years. In at most five years, I will take back everything that belongs to me. Moreover, I will be invincible, allowing Liu Hong to live a peaceful life."

Hearing Chen Yao's words, Liu Zhi was truly stunned. This was because as Chen Yao spoke, his body was emitting a true aura of a king. Even he himself felt a sense of respect and admiration for him.

However, he quickly calmed down and secretly mocked himself, "Liu Zhi, you're really useless. How can you believe a child's words?"

Liu Zhi clearly understood what Chen Yao's words signified. It meant that Chen Yao was going to become a powerhouse at the peak of the Saint Realm. Not only that, but he was going to have combat strength that would surpass the entire Divine Radiant Empire.

Although he was still at the fifth level of the Genuine Force, he was thousands of miles away from becoming a Saint. Five years from becoming a Saint, it was akin to reaching the peak of the Saint realm; even the Grandmaster of the Genius Sword Sect Jiu Xiao or the legendary Goddess Yu Linglong did not have such a monstrous talent.

Can Chen Yao do it? It was clear that in Liu Zhi's opinion, it was impossible.

"Alright, I agree."

Liu Zhi promised Chen Yao.

"It really isn't that I, Liu Zhi, look down on you, because I was once a poor scholar and fell in love with Liu Hong's mother. Afterwards, I somehow became a martial uncle, and also a prince of the opposite sex."

"Who can be sure?"

But Chen Yao, as a person, you have to keep your feet on the ground. If this is not good, then five years is fine, I promise you, in five years, I will definitely not force Liu Hong to marry anyone, even if it is the crown prince, Chen Xing. As long as Liu Hong is unwilling, I will not respond, but in five years, you cannot meet Liu Hong again.

Chen Yao hesitated for a moment before nodding his head heavily.

"It's a deal."

The two of them spoke at the same time.

Then there was silence again.

Chen Yao hesitated for a moment. Then, he said, "Just now, Prince Liu mentioned Liu Hong's mother. When you were young, you helped her along. It seems that you love her a lot."

Liu Zhi let out a heavy sigh.

"She will forever be my sore point. It was because of this that I resolutely opposed you and Liu Hong's matter."

Chen Yao said with a strange expression on his face.

"Then I dare ask Prince Liu, how did Auntie die?" Could he really have been killed by the army? "I heard Liu Hong say that you wanted to marry Auntie and enter the house, but because she was a singer from Drunken Dream House, the Liu Family resolutely opposed it. Afterwards, she died. Don't you think this is very suspicious?"

"Shut up."

"Bam."

Hearing Chen Yao's words, Liu Zhi's expression changed greatly. He appeared extremely angry as he ferociously slammed the table. Instantly, the table shattered into pieces. He stood up and took out a purple colored long spear. The spearhead was pressed against Chen Yao's throat.

Medium-grade heaven-step weapon, the Tyrant Spear.

He only needed to use a tiny bit of strength to kill Chen Yao.

His wife's death had always been a taboo. There had never been anyone, and even Liu Hong did not dare to mention it before him. Thus, at this moment, he was extremely enraged.

However, Chen Yao was not afraid in the slightest.

"It's better if you keep your spear. You can't kill me, and you don't dare to kill me either. If you kill me, Liu Hong won't be able to continue living. You can try."

Liu Hongchao took a step forward. His overlord spear had already left a bloody wound on Chen Yao's neck. However, in the next instant, Liu Zhi kept his overlord spear.

He looked at Chen Yao and said.

"I know you and the Liu Family have a great conflict, but please don't provoke my relationship with the Liu Family to become your pawn. This is not something a man should do."

Chen Yao slightly smiled. As he stood with his hands behind his back, he suddenly turned extremely arrogant.

What I, Chen Yao, am about to do, the person I am about to kill, does not need to use others. I am only discussing the matter; don't tell me that you have no doubts about Auntie's death at all?

To tell you the truth, I have contacted the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets. They have already confirmed that this matter is very related to the Liu Family. However, it is very difficult to get something to exchange for evidence.

Hearing this, Liu Zhi's expression became extremely unsightly. He became completely silent. After a full quarter-hour, he finally raised his head to look at Chen Yao and said this seriously.

"If you can find out that my Liu Family has a huge relationship with the death of my wife, your goal will also be mine."

His wife's death was a huge blow to Liu Zhi, but it was also a permanent regret.

Especially regarding the cause of his wife's death, Liu Zhi had always had doubts about it and thought it had something to do with the Liu Family. But since he was a member of the Liu Family and had no proof, he lied to himself.

If Chen Yao could really unravel the truth regarding his wife's death, regardless of who the culprit was, he would unhesitatingly destroy everything on the other party's side.

He loved his wife above all else.

"Believe me, it won't be long before I return to the sword faction. You can hand this trouble to Liu Hong."

Chen Yao was furiously writing a letter to Liu Hong on his study table.

Liu Zhong nodded his head. Watching Chen Yao leave through the rear window, he muttered to himself, "He really does resemble me back in the day. It's just that I've suffered a lot for this obedient daughter of mine."

"..."

Leaving the Shu Family Residence, Chen Yao chose to leave the city without hesitation.

It was already deep into the night.

Although the patrols were still rampaging through the city, the defense of the city gates was very weak.

At the South Gate, there were only one hundred soldiers defending. Moreover, the ones with the highest cultivation were only at the peak of the Genuine Force.

He forced his way through the city gates.

Swoosh.

A bright sword light suddenly appeared in the middle of the battlefield. The soldiers felt their eyes hurt, and with a loud rumble, the entire south city gate collapsed.