Chapter 358, Are You an Idiot?

Translator: Silavin

 

Many matters were predetermined in the eyes of the Grand Empire’s Nobles.

 

The Second Prince.

 

After detecting he possessed the Royal Martial Spirit, many saw him as the Crown Prince, even as the future ruler. That was why even among Twilight City’s Four Great Families, the Shi Family and Feng Family yielded to the Li Family.

 

Otherwise, how could someone like Li Aofeng catch their attention?

 

Every Family had produced geniuses. Li Aofeng was not the first, nor would he be the last.

 

Xia Zilin knew that trying to become the next in line to the throne was like moving mountains. It was a foolish endeavor.

 

Yet this intelligent woman chose to pursue it.

 

Was it because she craved power?

 

No.

 

She simply wanted to restore her Mother’s reputation!

 

This was something a Daughter had to do.

 

“I understand.” Xia Zilin nodded in response to the Emperor’s question.

 

However, she did not seem particularly surprised.

 

How could Li Zhengping, the Grand Empire’s Grand Marshal, stand by and watch her become heir to the throne!? That was absolutely impossible.

 

*Haaaa…* The Emperor sighed. He somewhat regretted sending the Carefree Prince to the frontlines. By the time he returned, everything here would be settled.

 

Once the Second Prince was the heir to the throne, even the Carefree Prince could not change anything.

 

Killing the Crown Price was equivalent to rebellion!

 

“Why don’t you go study with Ancestor Cheng in the rear compound? Don’t worry about these external matters anymore.” This was all he could do as a Father now… preserve his Daughter’s life.

 

“Dad, I… don’t want to give up!” Xia Zilin raised her head, biting her lip with determination.

 

She still had one last trump card. It was the trump card that Qin Yichen had her prepare!

 

“Oh?” The Emperor looked at his Daughter in confusion.

 

Now, facing Li Zhengping’s army at their gates, and those indifferent Noble Families, even he as the Emperor felt helpless. What could Xia Zilin, a Princess without any real power, possibly do?

 

“Alchemy Central cannot interfere in state affairs…” He seemed to think of something and advised Xia Zilin again.

 

He had been secretly monitoring Xia Zilin’s activities and knew who she was close to Qin Yichen.

 

This person was probably a thorn in the Li Family’s side, someone they wanted to quickly remove.

 

He was probably fighting for his own survival now.

 

…

 

Indeed, as the Emperor predicted, the door to Qin Yichen’s Alchemy Room was kicked open.

 

“Come out, you little thief!” It was a young voice, though quite arrogant.

 

Clearly, its owner was someone pampered.

 

Qin Yichen calmly finished refining the Pills in his Pill Furnace, stored them in his Space Ring, tidied his clothes, then walked out.

 

Outside his door were two groups.

 

One group was Chairman Lin, who had vanished after the Alchemy Duel. He was with a well-dressed, fair-skinned youth around twenty.

 

Behind Chairman Lin were several Alchemy Masters.

 

However, these Alchemy Masters were mostly from Noble Families.

 

On the other side was Chairman Hai.

 

The Alchemy Masters behind Chairman Hai numbered two or three times more than the other group.

 

They were glaring angrily at Chairman Lin’s group.

 

“Well, if it isn’t our dear Chairman Lin?” Qin Yichen smiled while staring at Chairman Lin, his voice playful but his eyes flashing coldly.

 

He had treated Chairman Lin as an Elder of Alchemy Central, so he had shown mercy during the previous Alchemy Duel. He had not expected Chairman Lin would still refuse to change.

 

Chairman Lin felt uncomfortable under his gaze, avoiding eye contact.

 

“So you’re the one bewitching that witch Xia Zilin to compete with me for the throne!?” The fair-skinned youth walked over, examining Qin Yichen while muttering, “How ordinary. I thought you’d have three heads and six arms.”

 

His identity was obvious. He was Royal Consort Li’s Son… the Second Prince.

 

“Of course I don’t have three heads and six arms. Isn’t that what the Li Family has?” Qin Yichen chuckled teasingly.

 

“Hahaha…”

 

Immediately, the Alchemy Masters behind Chairman Hai burst out laughing.

 

As Alchemy Masters, they did not need to curry favour with Nobles. On the contrary, Nobles had to seek their favour.

 

“You dare speak disrespectfully before Royalty!?” The Second Prince’s face changed instantly as he swung a slap towards Qin Yichen.

 

*Smack!* A sharp sound rang out, followed by sudden silence as everyone’s pupils dilated.

 

The one who got slapped was the Second Prince.

 

Now he held his swollen cheek, staring at Qin Yichen in disbelief.

 

“You… you dare strike me? A Prince!?” His finger trembled as he pointed at Qin Yichen.

 

*Hmph!* Qin Yichen rolled his eyes. [Are you an idiot? Obviously I dared to strike you. Did you even need to ask?]

 

However, everyone around drew in sharp breaths.

 

After all, this was the Grand Empire’s Second Prince, someone who might become the Emperor one day!

 

Yet Qin Yichen dared to even strike him!

 

Even Chairman Hai frowned, his eyes showing concern.

 

He had heard that Li Zhengping had brought his army. The situation was very unfavourable for Qin Yichen.

 

“I’ll kill you!” A mighty aura suddenly burst from the Second Prince’s body. Just as he was about to attack Qin Yichen, Chairman Lin behind him held him back.

 

“Second Prince, this is Alchemy Central!” He reminded.

 

If the Second Prince attacked, and the fight destroyed Alchemy Central, he definitely could no longer become heir to the throne.

 

Destroying Alchemy Central meant offending all the Alchemy Masters in the Grand Empire! Even the Royal Family could not bear the consequence of this, let alone a mere Prince.

 

“Damn it!” Though the Second Prince was furious, he forcefully suppressed his rising aura.

 

Though pampered, this did not mean he was a fool.

 

Within the Royal Family, there were constant schemes and intrigues. He could still distinguish what was important.

 

“Boy, once I become the Crown Prince, you’ll be the first I eliminate!” He shot Qin Yichen a cold glare, holding his swollen cheek as he turned to leave.

 

“Stop!” Qin Yichen’s voice rang out. When they stopped, he said calmly, “Did I say you could leave?”

 

“Huh?” The Second Prince laughed, “You mean to detain me?”

 

“How clever.” Qin Yichen gave him an approving look. “Since you’re here, why not stay?”

 

“Brat, you really think this Prince is a pushover!?” The Second Prince raged, his aura suddenly changing as a powerful force burst from his body.

 

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