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Murong Ao gave Qin Tian a letter with the word ”Top Secret” on it.

Qin Tian opened it, and indeed it was a persuasive letter from the Fourth Prince to him.

The contents of the letter were simple, yet it went straight to Qin Tian’s heart—

The Fourth Prince urged Qin Tian to return to the Imperial City, assuring him safety. Meanwhile, the Fourth Prince reminded Qin Tian to think carefully: as a Prince, leaving the Imperial City without permission was a serious crime, and returning to West State was equivalent to rebellion!

These were issues Qin Tian had thought about before.

What Qin Tian hadn’t expected was the Fourth Prince revealing information: East State was already under the complete control of the Crown Prince, and at the same time, a subordinate of the Ninth Prince, holding the position of City Lord of Qilin City, had already gained control over Qilin City and the Qilin Mountain Sect!

Qilin Mountain Sect!

This is the key!

The Fourth Prince informed Qin Tian that the Ninth Prince had investigated Qin Tian’s identity countless times and knew Qin Tian came from the Qilin Mountain Sect and had a wife there!

Such news instantly shocked Qin Tian.

Qilin Mountain Sect... Qiao Wenxuan... his wife...

Over the years, sporadic letters had been exchanged, and Qin Tian had never returned even once despite being away for so long.

Just did not anticipate that not returning would now attract enemies targeting them!

Qin Tian’s first reaction was to rescue Qiao Wenxuan from the Qilin Mountain Sect, but the Fourth Prince clearly wrote in the letter, urging him not to act impulsively and alert the enemy at Qilin Mountain, which could provoke the Ninth Prince into taking severe actions.

Qin Tian burned the letter.

Zhou Yang and the other two saw Qin Tian’s face turn ashen and approached him.

Zhou Yang asked, ”Boss, what’s going on? What did Fourth Lord convey in the letter? Your expression doesn’t look good.”

Xiao Zhuang responded, ”Boss, could Fourth Lord have threatened or enticed us? Then there’s really no need to fear, as long as we return to West State, we won’t fear anyone!”

Qin Tian shook his head, ”The Ninth Prince has uncovered my secrets, and I have no idea where the Fourth Prince got this information, knowing so much. He is reminding me of some matters, compelling me… to return.”

”Ah?”

The three were stunned by his words.

Du Qiuniang exclaimed in surprise, ”Are you really going back, Master? It’s too dangerous.”

Zhou Yang seemed to notice Qin Tian’s inner turmoil, and didn’t say much more.

”You all know about this affair...”

Qin Tian began saying, his words turning into True Qi Transmission to them three, preventing Murong Ao from hearing, ”Didn’t you all know I married my senior sister Qiao Wenxuan from the Qilin Mountain Sect? She’s been waiting there for me, and I wanted to take her away after resolving matters with Murong... But now, even before settling the affair with Murong, someone has already set their sights on her...”

Zhou Yang had naturally met Qiao Wenxuan and was clear on the relationship between Qin Tian and her.

However, Xiao Zhuang and Du Qiuniang were not very aware, having only heard of her from Qin Tian.

But since she was Qin Tian’s wife, and seeing him in such distress, the three naturally supported Qin Tian’s decision to return.

”Boss, then we’ll go back together. As long as General Xu Kuan holds heavy troops steady, it shouldn’t be too dangerous to head back to the Imperial City,” Zhou Yang encouraged Qin Tian.

In fact, facing the capricious Ninth Prince, Zhou Yang also lacked confidence.

Qin Tian said, ”Fourth Lord says he’ll ensure my safety, but who knows if it’s true.”

”Him?”

Xiao Zhuang was puzzled, ”According to my intelligence, although Fourth Lord is capable in handling governance, he doesn’t really have many acquaintances in the court, nor military power. How can he protect us?”

”That’s why...”

Qin Tian continued, gaze directed at Zhou Yang and the others, ”That’s why I’ll surely be returning, but you three should not accompany me. You should quietly return to West State...”

”No way.”

Zhou Yang and the three others spoke in unison, unwilling to allow Qin Tian to risk himself.

But Qin Tian was resolute in his decision: ”Bringing you along would only distract me, given your low cultivation level. On the contrary, I’d be safer alone, right? Don’t act on impulse at a time like this.”

Saying this, Qin Tian lowered his voice: ”Go back and relieve pressure on General Xu Kuan on my behalf, and also tell General Xu Kuan and Old Zhao, not to heed anyone’s words or execute any orders without my command...”

”Old Three, you and Old Two know our Dragon Soul group’s unique contact mark, right? If I send a letter back, it will include this mark. Any letter, even if it appears to be from me, without this mark, you should not believe, understand?”

Xiao Zhuang nodded, ”Alright, Boss. Our Dragon Soul Five Dragons’ contact mark is unparalleled, only the three of us know it, so it’s settled.”

Xiao Zhuang turned to Zhou Yang, ”Old Zhou, why don’t we hurry back, with the strength in West State, Boss would indeed be safer in the Imperial City.”

Zhou Yang nodded, looking at Qin Tian, ”Don’t worry, Boss. I’ll return to West State to assemble troops and secretly train, so when the day comes to raise an army, we’ll shock the world.”

The two agreed to return to West State, but Du Qiuniang was unwilling, wishing to stay beside Qin Tian.

”Master, my cultivation level is enough to ensure my own safety…”

”You might be safe, but have you thought about it? If someone continues to hunt us, with you and me not present, wouldn’t Old Zhou and Old Three be extremely vulnerable?”

Before Du Qiuniang could finish, Qin Tian’s words convinced her.

She pouted her lips and hugged Qin Tian: ”Qiuniang will obey Master, escorting them back, Master, take care...”

”Got it. By the way, take a different route, no need to fly, travel by land directly, making it difficult for pursuers to track you. Disguise yourselves once a day, and it’s unlikely anyone can catch up with you.”

”Okay.”

After bidding farewell to Zhou Yang and the others, Qin Tian and Murong Ao traveled toward the Imperial City.

”Seems Fourth Lord really is impressive, he said you should go back, and you really are, Pingxi Prince, what exactly was in that letter, your expression doesn’t look good?”

En route, Murong Ao was in high spirits, having completed his task, suggesting the Fourth Prince’s promise of an official title was now assured.

”Nothing.” Qin Tian took a deep breath and pondered.

Murong Ao chuckled, ”Not ’nothing’, your expression is so clear, something must have happened...”

”I had my monthly visitor.”

”Ah?”

Murong Ao was completely bewildered, utterly confused.

Yet just then, Qin Tian’s expression turned serious, eyes sharp as he whispered:

”Such strong True Qi! Someone’s coming!”