Xing hao, tool man

In the Silver Sword City, where the patrol guards heavily surrounded a mansion shaped like a silver sword.

Inside the sword-shaped silver mansion, the interiors were grandiose, exuding an aura of wealth from every part.

Naturally, it was the city lord of the Silver Sword City, but now inside the hall, the burst of wild laughter of a young man resounded.

"Hahaha, Brother, if it weren't for you, I would have been kept in the dark for so long."

An arrogant young man with a somewhat smug face said these words as he patted the shoulder of an exceptionally handsome man.

Though the arrogant young man laughed outwardly, inwardly, he was extremely jealous of the young man's handsome face.

And how could the exceptionally handsome man not be aware of his thoughts? But he didn't point it out; instead, he didn't seem to care.

"Hmph, that cunning old rat! He dared to fool me, the crown prince of the Imperial Star Dynasty."

"If it weren't for him being a family member of the sect leader of the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect, then I would have already had him put to death."

These domineering words said by the arrogant young man would have shocked the people of the Silver Sword City, yet no one in the hall dared to deny his words.

Becaue He is Xing Hao, the crown prince of the Imperial Star Dynasty.

The Imperial Star Dynasty is one of the major forces in the Azure Jade Continent, known to slightly overwhelm the other three major forces.

So, Xing Hao could truly make a mere city lord of the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect disappear with his words.

After all, the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect is at the bottom of the four major forces in the Azure Jade Continent.

Regarding this, we could only praise heaven's arrangement for Ye Fan to grandstand and slap the powerful forces in the continent to death to make a name for himself.

"Now that I have finished venting my anger, Brother, can you tell me the important information you know about Tang Jingxue?"

Xing Hao naturally had reason to say these words in front of the exceptional young man.

He wanted to let him know that 'even a city lord can't escape his grasp; if you, a mere disciple of the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect, dare to lie, then you can't see the sun the next day.'

However, upon hearing these words, the exceptional young man laughed.

"Hahaha, Brother Hao, first let me introduce myself."

"I am Xiao Chen, an inner disciple of the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect."

Yes, the exceptional young man who was talking with Xing Hao was indeed Xiao Chen.

Before, he wanted to visit the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect to see how Tang Jingxue was doing.

However,When Xiao Chen arrived in the Silver Sword City, he found that Xing Hao, the crown prince of the imperial Star dynasty, had been staying in the city for past few days.

After careful consideration, he naturally came to know that it was Tang Jingxue's doing that made Xing hao to stay in the silver sword city

Therefore, Xiao Chen changed his plans and decided to implement his ingenious plan, 'tool man vs. tool man'

As for how he, a mere inner disciple of the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect, could meet Xing Hao, the crown prince of the Imperial Star Dynasty, it was no coincidence.

During their previous encounter, City Lord Wu had already presented Xiao Chen with a voice transmission jade token.

City Lord Wu explained that if Xiao Chen ever required assistance or services from the City Lord Mansion, he could easily reach out via the voice transmission jade token.

A voice transmission jade token served as a crucial tool for long-distance communication among cultivators, allowing them to convey important information swiftly and efficiently.

However, it was essential to note that the one City Lord Wu provided was a low-grade voice transmission jade token.

This token had its limitations—it could only be utilized within the lower realm, and the distance it covered shouldn't extend beyond a domain of the Azure Jade Continent.

Using the voice transmission jade token, Xiao Chen requested City Lord Wu to weaken the patrol guards around the area where Xing Hao resided.

Later, Xiao Chen approached Xing Hao's residence and informed the guards that he had important information regarding Tang Jingxue.

The subsequent steps were easy, as Xing Hao willingly gathered trivial information about Tang Jingxue, unaware of Xiao Chen's true intentions.

Currently, Xiao Chen looked at Xing hao who sat smugly, sipping tea and observing him with a wicked laugh on his face.

With a cunning glint in Xiao chen's eyes, he provocatively addressed Xing Hao,

"Brother Hao, do you remember an inner disciple named Ye Fan?"

Upon hearing these words, Xing Hao's demeanor shifted, and he crushed the tea cup in his hand, his eyes turning cold. Clearly, he was familiar with the name "Ye Fan."

Before embarking on his pursuit of Tang Jingxue, Xing Hao had heard of Ye Fan and Tang Jingxue, known as a pair of genius cultivators talked about throughout the major forces.

However, three years ago, Xing Hao learned that Ye Fan had lost his cultivation, and the cause remained a mystery.

Therefore he dismissed Ye Fan as a mere cultivator who had fallen from grace and didn't bother deal with him

However hearing Xiao Chen mention his name now ignited a spark of fury within Xing Hao.

After regaining his composure, Xing Hao spoke with a cruel edge to his voice,

"Brother Xiao, you need not beat around the bush. If the information satisfies me, I will reward you with whatever you desire."

Xiao Chen, his expression grave and filled with hatred, recounted his encounter with Ye Fan.

"Brother Hao, previously I stumbled upon an opportunity in the Crimson Ridge Mountains after 'going through' hardships"

"Just When I attempted to claim it, I encountered Ye Fan, who had regained his cultivation."

With resentment burning in his eyes, Xiao Chen continued, "That despicable traitor attempted to rob me of my fateful opportunity"

"When words didnn't work,We engaged in a fierce battle, and in the end, he employed his cunning tricks to defeat me and escape with the opportunity." Xiao chen said these words with gritted teeth.

Xiao chen's top notch acting actually influenced Xing hao to have in his heart

Furthermore,Xing Hao was left dumbfounded upon learning that Ye Fan had regained his strength.

Xing Hao didn't doubt Xiao Chen, as he had heard of Xiao Chen's formidable strength of Divine Awakening Middle Stage from his guardian hidden in the shadows.

However, what he didn't know was that Xiao Chen's realm had already reached the Mysterious Platform Realm, and his combat prowess was even more outrageous than rumored.

With a gaze filled with disdain, Xiao Chen looked at Xing Hao like a clown, knowing that he had succeeded in provoking his anger.

Fueling the fire further, Xiao Chen continued, "Brother Hao, did you know that the Saintess is going to attend the annual sect competition?"

Xing Hao was startled, as he was aware of this matter upon his arrival in the Silver Sword City.

Initially believing that Tang Jingxue had finally responded to his pursuit, he now realized that it was Ye Fan behind it all.

A surge of terrifying spiritual power erupted from Xing Hao as he struggled to control his anger.

"Your Highness, please calm down," two voices from the shadows sounded simultaneously.

Hearing their voices, Xing Hao snapped back to his senses and quelled his murderous intent.

"Brother Hao,don't worry, I naturally have another piece of good news for you," Xiao Chen said with a teasing smile.

Xing Hao, eager for any semblance of good news after the continuous bad news, eagerly listened.

"I killed Ye Fan's dragon... pfft... hahaha," Xiao Chen couldn't contain his laughter.

At first, Xing Hao didn't seem to understand what Xiao Chen meant, but after a moment's thought, he burst into laughter, his voice resounding throughout the room.

"Hahahahahahaha..haha..hahaha"

After calming down, Xing Hao stood up, approached Xiao Chen, and patted his shoulder with a smile.

"Brother Xiao, from now on, you are my sworn brother," Xing Hao declared, snapping his fingers.

The guardians hidden in the dark were shocked by this revelation, secretly cursing Xiao Chen's craftiness.

Moments later, Xiao Chen was presented with a middle-grade storage ring filled with treasures.

"Then I shall take my leave, Brother Hao, as I must seek revenge in the upcoming competition," Xiao Chen said, preparing to depart.

Xing Hao didn't stop him; in fact, he was in a good mood and sent him off with a smile.

After Xiao Chen exited Xing Hao's residence, he made his way to the City Lord Mansion's main hall.

Unconcerned about someone following him, as he had informed City Lord Wu to take care of such matters, Xiao Chen sat on the throne, looking at the City Lord kneeling in front of him, ready to report the situation.

City Lord Wu's heart was gripped with fear as he sensed the aura of the Mysterious Platform Realm emanating from Xiao Chen.

The realization of Xiao Chen's true power dispelled any lingering dissatisfaction he might have had.

Now, his only concern was to serve Xiao Chen diligently and ensure his favor.