Dead End (Part 2)

　　The escort's vigilance metre maxed out as soon as they heard River Monster's allegation, something Emperor Yuansheng deemed his line.

　　Emperor Yuansheng wanted Liu Shan Men to spearhead the abolishment of the Seven Champion White Princes. However, he was privy Shen Yiren wasn't ready for the daunting task and required the imperial court's training. To that end, he demanded Liu Shan Men partake in the rescue mission in spite of Tang Ye being the only effective combatant. Emperor Yuansheng believed Su Xiao possessed gifts that would be nurtured into something greater. Ming Feizhen, however, was cla.s.sified dead weight.

　　Besides Ming Feizhen being the labelled as the embodiment of what not one ought to be, he was shrouded in mystery. Who better than Emperor Yuansheng to understand how a man in power for a long time spoke?

　　Emperor Yuansheng didn't buy Ming Feizhen was enlightened and didn't desire riches at his age. Emperor Yuansheng tested Ming Feizhen's martial proficiency in the past, and the latter didn't impress, yet the number of pugilists that approached them didn't even rustle his feathers when others would be on edge.

　　Capturing Mountain Monster, calm despite bears surrounding him and scaring off bears… The burgeoning list of surprises led to Emperor Yuansheng speculating Ming Feizhen was Night Fortress' master. If Ming Feizhen did wield that much power, yet was willing to put himself through the wringer, his intricate and maleficent designs were threatening.

　　Dugu and long Zaitian vigilantly watched for Ming Feizhen's reaction. Ming Feizhen's lips subtly moved. He lowered a brow.