The Sixth Prince, Bi Rui, was the biological son of the Empress of Yan Empire. Spoiled since childhood, he grew up throwing tantrums, his moods unpredictable. On the surface, he appeared arrogant and domineering, often bullying the weak, but in truth, he was nothing more than a pampered coward—a spoiled child who couldn’t bear the slightest hardship and only knew how to prey on the soft while fearing the strong.
His greatest skill was shamelessness. For years, he had run rampant in Changtian City. Now that he couldn’t win, he shouted at the onlookers, “I command all of you—capture this hostage from the Liang Empire, Xiao Jing, right now!”
However, before he could finish, Xiao Jing’s second sword strike burst forth! A chilling wave of freezing energy struck, and Bi Rui was instantly blasted backward, collapsing like a frozen statue without the strength to fight back.
Xiao Jing took a few steps forward and stomped on Bi Rui’s chest. Only then did he notice the prince was wearing a Heaven Grade upper-tier soft armor beneath his robes—a defensive undergarment. His twin sword strikes had merely frozen him stiff without causing serious injury.
Xiao Jing sneered, sheathing his sword and raising his left fist. He punched Bi Rui’s face several times with plain, heavy blows that had no technique but were full of strength. Blood gushed from Bi Rui’s nose immediately.
“Dining without paying.”
“Bullying Manager Su.”
“Wearing Heaven Grade armor just to show off.”
“Interrupting my meal with the Fifth Princess.”
“You worthless scum, all you do is harm people—what good are you alive?”
Bi Rui was pinned to the floor, completely unable to resist. His cultivation Realm was lower than Xiao Jing’s, and he looked pitiful, blood streaming down his face. Struggling, he glared hatefully at the onlookers and shouted, “What are you all standing there for?! Can’t you see this hostage from Liang Empire is humiliating me?! Attack! Or else I’ll have Father charge you all with colluding with an enemy nation and execute your entire families!”
It was now lunchtime, and more customers had arrived. Excluding the first seven, over twenty others had come. Those who could dine at the Immortal Spirit Restaurant were all noble offspring and wealthy cultivators from Changtian City—people who loved to socialize and flaunt their wealth.
As these guests approached, they saw two groups confronting each other. Among them was the rarely-seen beauty, Manager Su, which immediately drew their curiosity. They hurried to join the crowd, just in time to see a foreign young noble stepping on the notorious Sixth Prince’s chest!
Some were gloating. Others feared this would cause major trouble. A few thought that whoever dared humiliate Bi Rui like this would surely die before nightfall.
But then Bi Rui’s shrill order rang out—threatening everyone to attack Xiao Jing, or he would accuse them of treason and have their families executed!
What?!
The onlookers were dumbfounded. What kind of situation was this? They had only come for lunch and a bit of entertainment, yet suddenly, just by watching, they were now implicated—and if they didn’t act, they’d be charged with treason? Was there still any justice in this world? The source of this chapter is novelping.com.
Everyone looked at one another, but no one moved. They weren’t fools. They didn’t even know what had really happened. Would they start a fight just because of the Sixth Prince’s words?
“That’s the Third Prince of Liang Empire, isn’t it?”
“The hostage who arrived yesterday?”
“Even if he’s a hostage, he’s still a royal prince from a neighboring empire. Why should we attack him?”
Seeing the crowd hesitate, Bi Rui grew even more furious. “Didn’t you hear me?! Kill Xiao Jing right now! If you don’t, every last one of you—your families and clans—will die! I’ll have you all executed by clan extermination!”
Some in the crowd began to waver. They feared for their families. A few whose fathers held government posts grew especially anxious.
“We were just passing by and got dragged into this mess for no reason.”
“Truly, a disaster from the heavens.”
“Maybe we should help the Sixth Prince. That hostage from Liang Empire has been here only two days, and he’s already beaten the prince bloody. It’s a disgrace to Yan Empire.”
“But this Third Prince… I can’t even sense his cultivation Realm. He might be strong.”
“So what if he’s strong? There are more of us.”
“Right. If we all attack together, we’ll win easily.”
A few drew their weapons, whispering among themselves, but no one made a move. They were all shouting, but none wanted to be the first fool to charge ahead.
Xiao Jing sneered and said loudly, “As a brother-in-law disciplining his younger brother, how does this concern any of you outsiders? He’s just a prince—what right does he have to exterminate your families? Will you continue to live under the threat and tyranny of this fool? With such a reckless and lawless prince oppressing the people daily, making merchants in Changtian City live in fear, do none of you worry for the empire’s future?”
His words struck home.
Someone immediately echoed, “He’s right! We’re only here to eat, and now we’re suddenly threatened with extermination? Even royal authority shouldn’t act so wantonly!”
The crowd began to come to their senses. They realized they had been scared by Bi Rui’s threats. In truth, no empire would ever issue such absurd charges so easily.
Everyone knew Bi Rui was unreasonable—he had caused chaos in the city for years. People were used to his tantrums, but it was only now, when they personally experienced his madness, that they understood how vile he truly was.
Today, they had seen his true face.
Bi Rui, seeing that no one moved, roared with rage, his voice cracking, “Good! Very good, you hostage from Liang Empire! You dare to incite my people against me in broad daylight?! Don’t think I’m bluffing! All of you, kill him! Those who don’t help me, I’ll kill you myself! Even if Father spares you, when my Crown Prince brother ascends the throne, none of you will escape!”
Hearing this, Mu Lanchu, who had been standing behind Xiao Jing, finally stepped forward bravely. “Sixth Brother! As a prince, how dare you utter such nonsense in public? When has Father ever said he’d abdicate to the Crown Prince? You have no right to speak of succession! You’ve utterly shamed the imperial family of Yan Empire!” New chapters come out on novelping . com first.
Her voice was not loud, but it was clear and forceful, each word sharp as jade.
“Everyone!” Mu Lanchu continued, “As Bi Rui’s elder sister, it’s my duty to discipline him when he behaves disgracefully. My husband and I only wish to give him a lesson—no lasting harm has been done. This is a family matter. Outsiders need not interfere, nor should anyone fear being dragged into this for merely passing by.”
As she spoke, her gaze never left Xiao Jing. Her eyes were full of admiration, affection, and concern.
Her husband was a man who truly stood tall under heaven and earth!
He had rescued her from her long years of confinement, provided her with Spirit Stones, supported her cultivation, and allowed her to live again—to breathe the free air of the world. Now he had even beaten up the pampered younger brother of the Crown Prince and the Third Princess! Her heart surged with joy and vindication.
For such immense kindness, she was willing to give her life in return.
Now that her husband had offended Bi Rui, she didn’t know what consequences awaited them, but even if it meant facing life and death together, she wouldn’t hesitate. Life and death together, heart and soul united—she would not waver.
She realized it was time to use her identity as the Fifth Princess to stand beside her husband, not hide behind him.
Even if she was only a stand-in, her husband was right—as long as the Crown Prince didn’t expose her, to everyone else, she was the rightful Princess Yuhe!
“The Fifth Princess…”
The crowd hadn’t seen the Fifth Princess in years. Seeing her now, everyone instinctively bowed in respect.
Only Bi Rui, still lying on the ground, continued to shout, “You’re a useless body! In my eyes, you’re already dead. How much longer do you think you can live? You must be tired of life to lecture me!”
“Heh, a useless body? My bloodline has already been restored!”
Mu Lanchu didn’t waste any more words. Suddenly, she released her bloodline aura. Her entire body glowed with a brilliant golden-red radiance—like a blazing sun high above, so dazzling that no one present could bear to look directly at her!