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"Is this how the Puppet Palace welcomes guests?" The man in black spoke in an indifferent tone.

Tang Xiao's eyes narrowed. "The Puppet Palace never welcomes uninvited guests."

The man in black said, "Why should we fight against each other for the same reason?"

Tang Xiao smirked. "If you ever come here to make me happy, I'll naturally treat you with respect." "But you came uninvited, and you drugged and knocked the guards outside the door. How can I not be more vigilant?"

The man in black said, "Using poison in front of Zhu Yan Jian is asking for trouble. I am only doing this for the sake of convenience. Please do not blame me for this. "

Tang Xiao was about to speak again, but Yun Kai waved him off. He stood up and clasped his hands together, saying, "If that's the case, would you mind telling me your name?"

"Sure." The black-clothed man cupped his fists in return, as he walked out from the shadows. He was dressed in a black cloak, a silver mask, and a pair of heartless eyes.

Yun Kai had never seen his shadow before so he looked at Tang Xiao and asked, "Is it him?"

Tang Xiao Yu nodded. "Why didn't you enter with your master just now?"

The silhouette replied, "The reason for my visit is different from master's. I'm not here to listen to master's orders, so naturally, I can't travel together with you."

Yun Kai sized him up, "Then where did you come from?"

The silhouette said, "The prophecy of the previous generation's marquis."

Yun Kai slowly sat back down, and asked: "Did your master not subdue the Puppet Palace for the sake of prophecy?"

Tang Xiao was aware of the newcomer's identity, but he also withdrew his vigilance. He leaned back against the wall, his arms crossed over his chest, and watched. He didn't say another word.

Shadow nodded his head, "Yes, but Master only has one reason, not the other."

Yun Kaiqi asked: "I wonder why this is happening, and why?"

The silhouette said, "Cooperating with the Puppet Palace, one of them is the influence of Palace Head Mo's death has on the martial arts world."

Yun Kai nodded his head, "And the second?"

The shadow narrowed his eyes slightly, "The second... I am the senior brother of the Palace Master, the reason why the previous generation of Dark Palace's Master Lu Chuhan betrayed us. "

When these words were spoken, the expressions on the faces of Yun and Tang Zheng both changed. They wanted to ask, but had no way to, so they could only continue to maintain their silence with pale faces.

The shadow asked: "When senior Lu visited the hall master a few days ago, he probably said that there would be another person coming in a few days time to help him talk with the two of you, right?"

Yun Kai's eyes flashed, "That person is you? You're loyal to second senior brother? "

The silhouette shook his head. "My master is the green-clothed gongzi, not Senior Lu."

Yun Kai and Tang Xiao's eyes met, "Even if you are not loyal to Second Senior Brother, it is clear that you are still on Second Senior Brother's side. However, from their conversation just now, it seemed that your master was very dissatisfied with second senior brother's behavior. From the looks of it, your goals are very different. "

The silhouette replied, "This is also the reason why I came here alone and purposely avoided master."

Yun Kai frowned, "Then what about your relationship with Second Senior?"

The shadow said, "The occasional contact is all about benefits. He told me a lot of things that I care about, in exchange, and he wants me to tell you something. "

Yun Kai said: "I don't believe that Second Senior would risk everything to inform me of such a small matter."

The silhouette shook his head: "It's not a small matter. It's something that Senior Lu needs the two of you to help him with."

Tang Xiao was quiet. "If that's the case, why didn't he make an appointment with us from his hiding place and ask you to tell it to him?" If we have questions, can it be that you have to answer them for us from generation to generation? "

Shadow said, "I will do my best. The situation was urgent. Hall Master Yun was unable to move freely in the Puppet Palace, and it was inconvenient for Elder Lu to stay in the Puppet Palace for too long. After Hallmaster Yun has left with Master, Senior Lu will set a time and place to meet with the two of you again. "

Yun Kai laughed, "Leave? After leaving, I've only changed to a different place where I can be locked up and a few people who are in charge of my work. Don't tell me that I can move freely? "

Shadow turned his head to look at him, "Master invited me because the Nether Valley's construction mechanism lacks manpower, so I asked for Hallmaster's help. If the hall master was unwilling, the hall master's movements would not be restricted and the hall master could leave at any time. If we sincerely invite them, how can we imprison them? "

Yun Kai laughed, he did not try to explain to him, "Even so, in the end, you are still relying on others, there are still inconvenience."

The silhouette said, "Master will not keep the Netherpassage Valley for long. When he is not around, I will take care of everything. You can rest assured, Temple Head."

Tang Xiao replied with a chuckle. "I've heard of you for years. You're just like a loyal dog. You're in black and blue." The last time we fought in the Puppet Palace, you were bathed in blood, and you didn't care about life or death at all. I am surprised that a loyal dog like you would betray your master? "

The shadow's gaze turned a little deeper, and then he lowered his eyes. "I have never had any feelings for my master, and I dare not have any rebellious thoughts. Everything I do is for my master. "

Tang Xiao's brows rose. "Then he told you to go die?"

The silhouette calmly replied, "As long as it is an order from Master, the silhouette will definitely obey."

Tang Xiao was dumbstruck. "You really are a dog."

Shadow was not angry. "Thank you."

Yun Kai replied, "Since it's Second Senior Brother's intention, please speak your mind."

The silhouette hesitated for a moment. "I hope the two of you can keep what happened today a secret."

Yun Kai nodded, "Of course."

Shadow looked at Tang Xiao.

Tang Xiao gave a light snort. "I'm not that bored. I'll keep this a secret."

Shadow nodded and said slowly.

— —

"Royal Uncle, I want that large bird!" A tender white finger pointed at the falcon that was flapping its wings in the distance.

A laughing voice came down from above: "Why do you want that big bird?"

Raising his head, he looked straight into the eyes of the falcon looking down at him. Then, he heard his own reply, "It's because the falcon is very powerful. It can soar into the sky and soar thousands of miles."

Her large hands rubbed her hair, and with a doting smile on her face, she said, "To be able to shake off a thousand li is no longer an eagle, it's a great roc."

"Almost the same." Her mumbling voice was sticky and soft, and her black eyes were sparkling. "Royal Uncle, can you take me to chase it? I want to look closer. "

"Oh? You have to run very fast. If you're not careful, you'll fall off, okay? "

Looking down from the horse's back at the frightening height above the ground, the smile on his face grew even wider. "With uncle Huang here, I won't fall down."

"Since you are not afraid, then hurry up. I will take you to chase the eagle."

The sound of horse hooves hitting the ground, the children's laughter and cheers, and a string of warning voices from the guards behind him, "Be careful your majesty, don't run too fast!"

The ruler of a country, however, galloped his horse madly for the sake of an eagle that could not catch up with him. He protected the child in his arms and left the group of imperial guards far behind.

The scenery rapidly changed, but there was only a black dot moving in the blue sky. It couldn't catch up to the target.

This was the first time he had been on a horse, the first time he had been able to shake off those annoying persuasions, the first time he had chased a black dot to the point of exhaustion.

The last memory in his mind was of his own thoughts that were still filled with happiness, as well as his middle-aged royal uncle who sat beside him under a tree, gasping for breath.

Despite the bumpy horse's back, the arm that was hugging him was powerful.

"..."

"Why is it so hot? Where's the imperial physician? " The worried voice was lowered.

"He just took the medicine less than two hours ago, and the imperial physician also just left."

"Didn't I tell them to keep watch?" Call me back! "

"Yes, your servant will go now."

"Did you go to the manor?"

"Not yet. Your highness hasn't even returned from military training, do you still need to report back to Princess Qi? "

"I forgot that fourth brother isn't here …" Forget it, it's already late. There's no need to say anymore. "

"Then …"

"You guys can leave first. I'll accompany him for a while."

"Yes, your servant will take his leave."

The sound of water was heard for a moment. The wet cloth that had already turned warm on his forehead was replaced with another. The ice-cold feeling lessened the burning discomfort on his forehead. Then there was the sound of a stool being pulled, as if someone had sat down beside him.

"Royal Uncle …"

The hand that he lifted to feel for it was gently grasped, his gentle voice was soothing. "With Imperial Uncle here, is it still uncomfortable?"

"It's not uncomfortable, as long as Imperial Uncle is with me, it won't hurt."

His hand was gently put back into the quilt, and the quilt that was tightly covered was carefully tucked back into place. "Mm, Royal Uncle will accompany you, so don't worry and sleep. When you wake up, you won't feel bad. "

"Mm …" "Alright." He felt ineffably reassured after receiving his guarantee. Clasping his hand tighter, he fell asleep with a heavy drowsiness.

In the dream, there was no one left to face the unbearably empty white curtain.

"..."

"What's going on? Why did you throw so many things? "

"In reply to His Majesty's words, the young prince is angry again. This servant cannot persuade him otherwise."

"Where is he?"

"Inside."

"Alright, I'll go take a look. You guys clean up the floor first, don't let these porcelain pieces hurt him."

The voice that was slightly farther away followed the sound of footsteps came over to his side and said with a smile, "Why do you have such a bad temper? Is the food in the kitchen not tasty? "

Curled up in the quilt, he pulled the quilt tighter around him and said in a muffled voice, "Nothing, I just wanted to smash something."

"The servants are all outside, stick your head out for the moment, don't be so bored."

"No!"

"Don't want what? Don't see Imperial Uncle? "

After rolling on the bed for a few times, he reluctantly revealed his head. "Is Uncle Huang going to scold me?"

"Why are you being scolded? "It's just a few pots of tea, it's not worth more than a few taels of silver. Is my nephew unable to afford it?"

"Imperial Uncle knows that's not what I mean."

"What is that?" Oh, it's because there's a hole in the table, isn't it? Aiya, that table is quite expensive. Including the chair, it costs several hundred taels of silver. But it's nothing. I'll get someone to bring you something even more beautiful. "

"Puuu ~ ~" Knowing that his royal uncle wasn't angry at him, he couldn't help but be amused. "So royal uncle has an even more beautiful table. When he gave me this set, he said he'd give me the most beautiful."

"To tell you the truth, this set is really the most beautiful. But just a few days ago someone sent in a more beautiful set. These vases of yours came at the right time. It seems that my desire to change my table has been dashed. "Sigh, let's bear with it."

"Since royal uncle likes it, then give me something else."

He felt a pinch on his face and replied without pain, "It's alright. It's in your room and it's the same thing that I often see in the future. However, ah, if you were to smash a hole in my favorite table, my uncle won't be happy. "

"Well, I won't."

"Really? Is that a deal? "

"It's a deal!"

"..."

Fire, blood, dead people, burnt corpses, Gu worms … All of a sudden, everything began to distort. The Renjia Sect's gentle and doting smile was also covered in a layer of blood. Soon after, it turned malevolent and terrifying, slowly disappearing into pieces of broken limbs and bloody corpses.

The piles of corpses twisted and changed, and the bloody heads turned into familiar faces. One by one... His empty eyes expressed unending resentment, as if resenting his own helplessness while watching from the sidelines, as if he was weak and powerless.

I did it to them, who did it to them?

The familiar face appeared once more with a pampering look, but it seemed as though it was about to leave at any moment.

"Royal Uncle!"

Ran Hao, who had been woken up by the sound of panting, was about to get up to check, when he heard Zhao Qingyan's voice which was twisted with fear. He did not dare to delay any longer. He jumped up and rushed to Zhao Qingyan's side. He pressed his hand on the Young Master's chest and channeled his inner Qi into his body.

As the ice-cold inner force entered his body, Zhao Qingyan woke up with a start. She stared at the curtain above her head and gasped for breath.

It was still a white curtain, the color of death. For a split-second, the scene before him merged with the memories from his dream, and finally, under the panic-stricken gaze of Ran Hao, he came back to reality.

Ran Hao took the handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He placed his other hand on his wrist to comb through the disordered breathing.

"Hao, pull back, I'm fine." After a long while, Zhao Qingyan slowly calmed down, closed his eyes and said with a weak voice.

Ran Hao then withdrew his Qi and took half a step back while standing beside him.

"What time is it?"

Ran Hao calculated for a moment. "It should be just after Yin hour."

Zhao Qingyan struggled to get up, but when she saw Ran Hao reaching out to help him, she raised her hand to signal for him not to help. After a long while, she sat up and said, "I'm a little thirsty, go and pour me a bowl of tea."

Ran Hao asked: "The tea is already cold, should I go heat it?"

Zhao Qingyan shook his head. "No need. Just cold tea." It just so happens that I'm upset, so it's good to have a drink. "

Ran Hao hesitated for a moment, then nodded his head and went to pour a bowl of cold tea on the table. He held it with both hands and circulated his inner force, only after a moment did he return to the young master and give it to him.

Zhao Qingyan took the bowl and took a sip, swallowing the tepid tea. He couldn't help but smile at Ran Hao for a while, and then finished the rest of the tea.

Ran Hao took back the empty bowl and asked: "Young Master, do you want to go for a walk?"

Zhao Qingyan was silent for a moment, then nodded, "That's fine too. Pick a long fur coat. I'll take care of it myself."

Ran Hao took the frame and placed it where Zhao Qingyan could reach it. He then bowed and said, "I will go and get the clothes. I will come back immediately."

Zhao Qingyan nodded. "Go."