The shadow suddenly understood.
Indeed.
By having the royal family make a move, their objective could be achieved while preserving the Yao family's strength. If the young lady were to blame them later, her hatred towards the Yao family wouldn't be as intense.
This was a plan that killed three birds with one stone!
"Inform His Highness the Crown Prince immediately."
A sinister smile curved the lips of Yao Cunxiao.
The Crown Prince he spoke of was Zhuge Zhaonan, son of a royal prince, Zhuge Changge, and also Yao Ke'er's fiancé!
If he learned that Yao Ke'er had been taken away by Bai Zihe...
The outcome was self-evident.
"Yes!"
After the shadow acknowledged, he vanished from the spot.
Moments later, at the royal manor.
The shadow knelt before a young man in luxurious attire.
This was Zhuge Changge!
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, that is the situation."
"This Bai Zihe is very strong. The family head was caught off guard and ambushed by him. We await your decision, Your Highness!"
"Crack..."
As soon as the shadow finished speaking, Zhuge Changge crushed the teacup in his hand into powder, his face contorted with fury.
"Outrageous!"
"Trying to steal my woman... Ah Da, Ah Er, Ah San!"
He roared, and three experts immediately leaped out from behind him.
Their auras were as vast and long as mountains and seas, their faces flushed with radiant light, clearly indicating they were formidable martial arts masters!
"You will go and kill Bai Zihe now."
"Bring his head back to me!"
A cold glint flashed across Zhuge Changge's face.
"Yes!"
"We guarantee to complete the mission!"
The three responded in unison and leaped out of the manor.
In the original spot, the shadow, head bowed, smirked sinisterly.
These three...
Were imperial guards.
With them on the case, Bai Zihe was surely doomed!
Wang Xian Tower.
Bai Zihe and Yao Ke'er had returned here.
"Junior disciple brother..."
Yao Ke'er's eyes held a trace of worry. "Since the competition has concluded, you should quickly claim the rewards from the Medical Assembly and leave the capital."
"Otherwise..."
"My fiancé might bring harm upon you!"
Fiancé...
Bai Zihe had already considered this.
He had faintly overheard some of the conversation between Yao Cunxiao and Yao Ke'er.
However, he still asked out of curiosity, "Seventh senior sister, who is your fiancé, and is he powerful?"
Yao Ke'er said with a choked voice, "Zhuge Changge, the Crown Prince of the royal prince!"
Royal prince's son?
Bai Zihe had expected some formidable figure, only to find out it was merely a prince's son.
He immediately smiled and said, "Seventh senior sister, please wait for me for a moment. I need to go out and attend to some matters."
Yao Ke'er, not understanding, still nodded. "Alright."
After Bai Zihe left, he stopped at a secluded spot.
Then, a thunderous shout echoed through the heavens, "You sneaking rats, come out!"
"Heh!"
"Tsk, tsk..."
"Hahaha—"
Three strange laughter sounds were heard, and three figures appeared in front of and behind Bai Zihe.
They were Ah Da, Ah Er, and Ah San.
Ah Da wielded dual hammers, which had sharp wolf-tooth spikes. The bases of the hammers were dark red, clearly stained by blood from countless killings.
Over the years, they were impossible to wash clean.
Ah Er held a long sword. Even though it was sheathed, the sword intent emanating from it was enough to shock and awe.
He was evidently a master of the sword.
Ah San held a long spear, upon which a dragon was coiled, lifelike and ferocious. A single glance sent chills down one's spine.
"Bai Zihe..."
Ah Da looked at Bai Zihe and smirked playfully. "You dare to come out knowing we are tracking you. Should we call you brave or foolish?"
"Foolish, of course!"
Ah Er chimed in, his eyes filled with disdain.
They were renowned imperial guards and did not take Bai Zihe seriously at all.
"Stop barking like dogs."
Bai Zihe spoke very calmly, but his words infuriated the three imperial guards. "If you have the guts, come up and bite me!"
"If you don't have the guts..."
"Then cut off your own dog heads."
The three instantly exploded with rage.
"You court death!"
Ah San charged forward first.
His spear thrust forward like plum blossoms scattered, like snowflakes drifting, bringing with it chilling light and a frigid killing intent, truly intending to impale Bai Zihe.