Ye Guichen changed his clothes. When he went outside, he realized that a day had already passed.

Without Ye Guichen's permission, Mai Gu forced himself not to go in and disturb him.

Worried that Ye Guichen might be in trouble, he remained outside the whole time.

After hearing strange noises from inside, he couldn't hold back any longer and rushed in.

Seeing that Ye Guichen was fine, Mai Gu let out a long breath of relief.

A lot also happened during this day.

Wang Xiao had already woken up.

Although he hadn't fully recovered to his peak state, his momentum was no less than before he fell ill. From the looks of it, he would fully recover in a short time.

Wang Xiao knew he survived thanks to Ye Guichen. Although he said nothing, his gratitude was evident.

As for Wang Renfeng, after waking up, he didn't say a word and appeared dazed, almost insane. He didn't want to see anyone except Ye Guichen.

"Doctor Ye, Brother Duan has been waiting for you for a long time. Do you want to see him first?" Wang Chaoyang asked respectfully, treating Ye Guichen like an elder in both demeanor and tone.

Ye Guichen thought for a moment and agreed, "Where is Wang Renfeng? Let Brother Duan go with me. Oh, and Shang Wen Dong as well."

"Alright!"

Wang Renfeng had been specifically placed in a dungeon within the Prince Mansion.

This place was dark, damp, and designed to handle those who broke the rules.

Shang Wen Dong knew that King Yan had been captured and wanted to see him, even wishing to kill him to avenge Old Yama.

However, Wang Renfeng was guarded by the Jinling Royal Mansion, and Wang Xiao gave strict orders that no one was to see him without Ye Guichen's permission, not even Shang Wen Dong.

As they walked from Wang Xiao's room to the dungeon, they encountered many people from the Prince Mansion.

Everyone who saw Ye Guichen had eyes filled with fervor. Many even knelt before him in excitement.

Ye Guichen sighed.

He realized that his actions had likely been widely publicized by Wang Chaoyang.

Moreover, since Wang Xiao woke up, he probably issued several orders.

In the Prince Mansion, Ye Guichen seemed to have a status that overshadowed Wang Xiao.

They finally reached the dungeon.

Wang Chaoyang quickly turned on the lights for Ye Guichen.

Under the stark illumination, Wang Renfeng instinctively squinted and shielded his eyes.

After adjusting for a while, Wang Renfeng slowly opened his eyes and lowered his arm, fixing his gaze on Ye Guichen.

His eyes carried an indescribable mockery.

His face showed no emotion.

"You wanted to see me?" Ye Guichen asked directly.

Though Wang Renfeng was alive, his body was frail like an aged man, his skin wrinkled, and he walked unsteadily, as if a gust of wind could topple him.

Seeing Ye Guichen with many people, Wang Renfeng smirked sarcastically, "Ye Guichen, at this point, you've brought so many because you fear I might have a last trick to kill you, right?"

Wang Chaoyang rebuked, "Wang Renfeng, even at death's door, you still talk nonsense!"

"King Yan, who would have thought you'd end up like this!" Shang Wen Dong felt an inexplicable delight seeing Wang Renfeng's miserable state.

"Hmph, the victor becomes the king, the loser is a villain. I accept my fate!" Wang Renfeng scoffed. Looking at Shang Wen Dong and the others, he continued, "Don't act superior around me. If I hadn't underestimated Ye Guichen, I wouldn't have fallen this hard! Haha, a hero from youth indeed. If I had known, I wouldn't have provoked you."

His smile was bitter.

"If only you knew, you wouldn't have acted so recklessly!" Duan Nanye mocked.

Wang Renfeng shook his head, ignored the mockery, and looked at Ye Guichen, "I have some things to say to you alone. If you don't dare to listen, I've misjudged you. If you want to hear, make them leave!"

"What, are you up to tricks again, seeking revenge on Brother Ye?" Duan Nanye said angrily.

Ye Guichen interrupted, "Brother Duan, why don't you all wait outside for me?"

"This guy is too cunning; there might be hidden threats…" Duan Nanye worried.

Shang Wen Dong agreed, "Yes, Old Yama treated him like a son, yet couldn't escape his clutches. Better to be cautious."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Ye Guichen reassured.

Seeing Ye Guichen's determination, Shang Wen Dong and the others exchanged looks and nodded.

"If there's trouble, shout and we'll rush in immediately," Wang Chaoyang said.

Ye Guichen nodded in acknowledgment.

After they left, Ye Guichen pulled up a worn chair and sat before Wang Renfeng, "Speak."

"Are you not afraid I might have a hidden move to harm you?" Wang Renfeng smiled playfully, his tone provocative.

Ye Guichen shook his head, "Even if you were in your prime, I wouldn't fear you."

"Haha, very brave!" Wang Renfeng laughed maniacally, but soon coughed violently, taking a while to recover.

He weakly propped himself against the wall, not wanting to look up at Ye Guichen.

However, just as he stood, his legs turned to jelly, and he collapsed to the ground, appearing utterly pathetic.

Ye Guichen felt no pity.

Apart from Wang Renfeng's identity, as King Yan, he had been vicious, killing indiscriminately for years.

His current fate was self-inflicted.

After trying several times, Wang Renfeng gave up and looked at Ye Guichen, "Even facing death, I still look up to you. If there's a next life, I wouldn't seek to look down on you, just to stand equal would suffice."

Ye Guichen's face was expressionless, "If you called me alone just to say this, I have no time for it."

Saying this, Ye Guichen stood up to leave.

"Wait!" Wang Renfeng hurriedly called out, "Since I'm dying, I don't fear revenge anymore! For years, I've lived behind a mask, transforming my appearance and figure for the role of Wang Renfeng. I've long ceased to be myself, using King Yan's identity as a means to vent my anger."

"I know I'm just a pawn in someone else's game, but who wants to be a pawn forever? Haha, I tried hard to escape the game, to control my destiny and play the master, but in the end, I couldn't escape this chessboard."

Saying this, Wang Renfeng looked intensely at Ye Guichen, his voice turning hoarse, "And you, unknowingly, have entered the game, becoming someone's pawn."

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