Long Tian was carried away like a dead dog by his imperial younger brothers. Ann Miaoyi glanced at Wang Xiaoqiang, her delicate face pale, and with a heavy heart, she turned and left.

Wang Xiaoqiang's performance today weighed heavily on her mind. This grassroots figure was growing too demonically, completely beyond imagination. If not eliminated in time, he would inevitably become a great threat in the future.

Unfortunately, Wang Xiaoqiang is currently at Yueyang Academy, as a student, under the academy's protection, and Prince Ann had no way to remove him.

Wang Xiaoqiang led Tian Yunyi and Ye Junqing away from the square under the eyes of students filled with surprise and awe.

"Little Qiang, why didn't you kill Long Tian?" Tian Yunyi asked on the way back.

"Killing him wouldn't benefit me at all," Wang Xiaoqiang said. "Not killing him, I can get an extra hundred thousand gold coins."

Ye Junqing said, "After all, Long Tian is a prince. Killing him would definitely incur the emperor's blame on Little Qiang."

Tian Yunyi agreed wholeheartedly, but seeing Ye Junqing always thinking about Wang Xiaoqiang, and so thoroughly, made her feel a bit sour and uncomfortable, so she said, "You two are so in sync, a bit like a harmonious couple..."

These words made Ye Junqing's pretty face blush, and Wang Xiaoqiang was also a bit embarrassed. The two of them looked somewhat guilty, for they were indeed secretly married, counting as an underground romance, while maintaining a classmate relationship on the surface.

"You little rascal, how are you speaking like this? Aren't you also thinking for Wang Xiaoqiang?" Ye Junqing scolded Tian Yunyi with a glance.

"I'm innocent with Wang Xiaoqiang, you and Wang Xiaoqiang are ambiguous. Hehe..." Tian Yunyi joked as she ran ahead.

"Hey, Yunyi, I'll return the pill to you," Wang Xiaoqiang called out to Tian Yunyi.

"Why not give me the hundred thousand gold coins instead, just as a care for my family's business," Tian Yunyi stopped, turned, and said to Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Alright," Wang Xiaoqiang had no use for the gold coins, as he'd eventually exchange them for pills, so he agreed without hesitation.

After handing the gold coins to Tian Yunyi, Wang Xiaoqiang and Ye Junqing went to her villa...

...

Dragon City.

Imperial Palace.

Jade Emperor Hall.

"What? Did you say Long Tian gambled his life with Wang Xiaoqiang?" Huang Ce angrily asked upon hearing Princess Hua Shao's report.

"Yes, Father," Princess Hua Shao said. "In the end, Wang Xiaoqiang defeated Long Tian, but didn't kill him..."

"Did Long Tian beg Wang Xiaoqiang for mercy?"

"Yes, Long Tian pleaded and promised to give Wang Xiaoqiang an extra hundred thousand gold coins." After the last lesson, Princess Hua Shao dared not hide anything from Huang Ce.

"Urge Long Tian to deliver the hundred thousand gold coins as soon as possible," Huang Ce solemnly instructed, "lest he plays tricks and embarrasses the imperial clan."

"Yes, Father." Princess Hua Shao responded, then hesitantly said, "Father, Wang Xiaoqiang has risen two levels in half a month and has achieved the legendary Vajra Body in body refining cultivation. This guy is too demonically talented to be ignored..."

"Yes, Wang Xiaoqiang's growth rate is too abnormal," Huang Ce mused, "but his current power is not yet a threat to us. Let's observe him for now, but Ann Guochu's restless behavior worries me..."

"Father, as long as Prince Ann doesn't advance to Immortal Emperor, he shouldn't be a concern, right?" Princess Hua Shao said.

"It's always good to prevent troubles before they arise," Huang Ce said, "Hua Shao, you should also watch out for Ann Miaoyi."

"Yes, Father, I understand."

...

Wang Manor.

Prince Ann's Mansion.

In a secret chamber.

Ann Miaoyi explained to Prince Ann in detail Wang Xiaoqiang's performance at Yueyang Academy. Ann Guochu grew increasingly astonished as he listened, and after hearing it, he asked, "Are you saying Wang Xiaoqiang advanced two levels in just half a month, progressed to the Third Soldier Realm of the Immortal Sage, and achieved Vajra Body Third Layer?"

"Yes, Father," Ann Miaoyi said, "Wang Xiaoqiang is growing too fast. If not eliminated in time, he will become a future problem. After all, he has already become a sworn enemy with us..."

"Hmm," Ann Guochu nodded solemnly, saying, "But he is now hiding at Yueyang Academy. What can we do?"

"Father, in over a month, it will be the day of Yueyang Academy's grand comparison. After the comparison, the top ten students will have a chance to go out for training. We can use this opportunity to eliminate Wang Xiaoqiang."

"Will Wang Xiaoqiang participate in this grand comparison? Besides, are you sure he can make the top ten?" Prince Ann questioned his daughter intently.

"Of course. Wang Xiaoqiang always loves to show off, so he will certainly participate in the grand comparison. With his cultivation base, he can definitely advance to the top ten," Ann Miaoyi said. "Besides, the top ten in the grand comparison will all receive a baptism from the Power of the Sacred Dao by the Old Master, which is a great boon for any student."

"Hmm, Miaoyi, are you confident about entering the top ten?" Prince Ann asked with anticipation.

"Yueyang Academy is full of experts. I have some literary talent, but my cultivation base is too ordinary, so it's completely impossible," Ann Miaoyi said with shame.

"Hmm, you need not worry about this," Ann Guochu said. "Remember, our goal is to kill Wang Xiaoqiang. This grand comparison is a great opportunity. As long as he leaves Yueyang Academy, he must die. By the way, where did previous students go for training?"

"That's uncertain. Last time they went to the Rogue Cultivator Lands. It's said this time they will go to the Ghost Territory," Ann Miaoyi answered.

"Hmm, Ghost Territory is known as the Burial Ground," Prince Ann's eyes turned cold, "when the time comes, let Wang Xiaoqiang's bones rest in Ghost Territory!"

"Father, I heard a **** is starting, where vassals will compete for power. Is this beneficial or harmful to us...??"

"Of course, it's beneficial. Without chaos, there's no way to overturn the grand foundation of such a vast dynasty," Ann Guochu said, lowering his voice. "I have waited for this opportunity for so long, with great patience."

Ann Miaoyi asked with a mix of worry and anticipation, "Father, can you break through in your cultivation?"

"In another half year, I should be able to break through. Once I advance to Immortal Emperor, why would I fear Huang Ce?" Ann Guochu said proudly and arrogantly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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