Chapter 579 - 577: Mr. Gu’s Plan

Inside the grand hall.

Wen Shixi sat on a chair, taking a deep breath.

He then slowly raised his head to look at Mr. Gu, who was standing beside him.

After a moment of hesitation, he finally spoke. "Mr. Gu, I’ve been terrified lately. I feel like I could die at any moment."

"Has Jiang Chen really scared me this badly?"

Beneath Mr. Gu’s black robe, his face and expression were completely hidden.

Still, a muffled voice emerged from under the hood.

"Your Highness, has there been more bad news recently?"

Instead of answering Wen Shixi directly, Mr. Gu posed a question of his own.

He could guess that the current Wen Shixi seemed to be terrified of Jiang Chen.

After all, Jiang Chen had repeatedly defeated Lord Wen and dealt Wen Shixi a crushing blow at the Alchemy Master Guild.

Coupled with the Guardian Beast’s betrayal, this series of shocking events had indeed taken a huge toll on the Second Prince’s state of mind.

Wen Shixi gave a bitter smile.

"Yes. The National Preceptor took his men to Hanwu City to eliminate the Jiang Family, but... he never returned. There’s been no news at all."

"Rumor has it that a Heaven-Shocking Sword Intent appeared in Hanwu City."

He was slightly panicked, his heart filled with unease.

Before, Jiang Chen had been nothing but a gnat in his eyes, an ant he could crush at any moment.

He hadn’t even given Jiang Chen a second thought.

But ever since Jiang Chen broke his engagement with Qin Muxue...

...and fought his way to the Gambling City, he hadn’t gained a single advantage over him.

Thinking about all the recent events, Wen Shixi felt as if a blade was hanging over his head, ready to fall and sever his neck at any time.

It was safe to say he was now truly worried about his future.

National Preceptor Yuan Hui, who had been one of his supporters, was now dead.

Although he no longer had to deal with his rival, the Crown Prince, the pressure on him had only grown.

Beneath his black robe, Mr. Gu fell silent for a moment.

He pondered the matter of Master Yuan Hui’s death.

Finally, he let out a sigh.

"We still underestimated Jiang Chen."

"Originally, I thought he was just a minor character, someone completely unworthy of our attention."

"But now, he has indeed grown to a point where even I am wary of him."

"It seems as though all fortunes and advantages flock to him wherever he appears."

Wen Shixi’s face turned pale.

An overwhelming pressure washed over him.

Even his father, the Sovereign, was powerless. What hope did he have?

THUD!

At last, Wen Shixi fell to his knees directly in front of Mr. Gu.

He pleaded, "Mr. Gu, you are my Military Advisor, and you are my revered teacher."

"Right now, you’re the only one who can save me. I’m begging you, please save me."

He felt completely helpless against Jiang Chen.

His only option was to ask Mr. Gu for help.

He knew Mr. Gu was mysterious. ’If he could transplant a Martial Vein for me, is there anything he can’t do?’

He believed that as long as Mr. Gu took action, there would surely be a turn for the better.

Mr. Gu hurriedly helped Wen Shixi up.

"Your Highness, there is no need for this."

"Besides, aren’t we still alive and well?"

"Get up first. Let me think."

Only then did Wen Shixi rise to his feet.

But he still looked somewhat lost.

He was just a Prince, and his Cultivation had not yet reached the Martial King Realm.

With Master Yuan Hui’s death, he had completely lost his Protective Talisman.

Mr. Gu was silent, lost in thought.

After a while, he suddenly said, "Your Highness, I have a preliminary plan."

At that moment, Wen Shixi grew excited.

"Really?"

’I really have to turn this situation around.’

’I absolutely cannot let Jiang Chen keep me on the defensive.’

’The best way is to kill Jiang Chen.’

’Once Jiang Chen is dead, everything will change. Even the position of Sovereign will be within my grasp.’

Mr. Gu nodded.

"However, this plan may be somewhat difficult to execute."

It seemed even Mr. Gu couldn’t guarantee that he could smoothly eliminate Jiang Chen.

Wen Shixi pressed, "How difficult? What do you need me to do?"

"Mr. Gu, just tell me your plan. I will cooperate fully."

"Oh, right—can it kill Jiang Chen?"

What he cared about most was, of course, whether Jiang Chen lived or died.

And Jiang Chen’s life or death was directly tied to his own fate.

Mr. Gu clasped his hands behind his back. Though his expression remained hidden beneath his black robe, his voice was firm. "If this plan can be carried out successfully, not only will Jiang Chen die, but not a single living soul in the Jiang Family will be spared."

Mr. Gu’s words were utterly astonishing.

They made Wen Shixi tremble with excitement.

"Annihilate them? Annihilate the entire Jiang Family?"

"This is... this is wonderful! As long as the Jiang Family is annihilated, no one will be able to stop me from becoming the Sovereign! All the frustration I’ve endured recently will be swept away."

He was thrilled. He just knew Mr. Gu would have a solution.

He had absolute faith in Mr. Gu, because Mr. Gu had never let him down.

Then, Mr. Gu began to lay out his plan.

"Your Highness, immediately begin an investigation into Jiang Chen. I want everything that has happened to him investigated thoroughly."

"Pay special attention to the people associated with him. They must also be investigated. I need detailed information."

Although he didn’t reveal the specific plan, what he asked for was crucial.

Wen Shixi was overjoyed.

"Excellent. I’ll mobilize the nation’s secret agents to investigate Jiang Chen with all our resources."

"I guarantee a thorough investigation, down to the smallest detail."

Afterward, Wen Shixi began arranging for people to specifically investigate Jiang Chen and everything and everyone around him.

As for Jiang Chen, upon learning at the Alchemy Master Guild that the Jiang Family was safe, he focused his attention on Alchemy.

Using the vast amount of materials available at the Alchemy Master Guild, Jiang Chen entered seclusion to focus on Alchemy and refine the Elixirs he needed.

He refined a large quantity of them all at once.

Time passed quickly, and in a flash, more than ten days had gone by.

On this day, Jiang Chen finally emerged from the secret chamber.

"My Cultivation has reached the Martial King Fourth Heaven."

While focusing on Alchemy, Jiang Chen’s Cultivation had also broken through, reaching the Martial King Fourth Heaven.

Of course, his Alchemy Skill had also improved significantly.

He could now guarantee that almost any Third-Grade Elixir he refined would be of Purple Gold Quality.

He had previously wanted to evolve his Zombies but lacked the materials. This time at the Alchemy Master Guild, he found plenty and viciously refined a large batch of Blood Corpse Pills for them to use for their evolution.

At the same time, he also refined some Spirit Feeding Pills specifically for his subordinate Demon Beasts to consume. When Demon Beasts consumed Spirit Feeding Pills, they would also evolve.

This was the initial phase of his plan to cultivate his own forces.

WHOOSH!

A moment later, Jiang Chen appeared inside the Dragon-locking Realm.

He saw that the Zombies, the Purple-Haired Demon Wolf, and the Black King Rat were all in the middle of Cultivation.

He immediately summoned the Zombies and Demon Beasts.

"Take these Spirit Feeding Pills and consume them."

He tossed dozens of Third-Grade Spirit Feeding Pills of Purple Gold Quality to the Black King Rat and the Purple-Haired Demon Wolf.

The Purple-Haired Demon Wolf and the Black King Rat took them and looked, their expressions immediately turning to shock.

They gasped repeatedly.

"These are... Spirit Feeding Pills..."

The two Demon Beasts’ jaws dropped. Spirit Feeding Pills were one of the treasures that Demon Beasts coveted most.

Spirit Feeding Pills could help them evolve, a process much faster than regular Cultivation.

Especially these Purple Gold Quality Spirit Feeding Pills they were holding. After consuming them, their Cultivation would skyrocket without any risk of an unstable foundation.

They immediately began to thank him profusely.

"Thank you, Master."