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Su Yuan had a vague sense that the name sounded familiar, “He is——”

Old Master Mu said, “A new student at Tianqiong Academy, from the State of Zhao. The former Crown Princess was severely injured by the Office of the Imperial Hall’s head eunuch, so badly that not even the Imperial Advisor could save her. But this Xiao Liulang managed to snatch her back from death’s door. If it weren’t for him, the Han Family’s plan to assassinate the former Crown Princess would have succeeded. And I’ve heard something interesting——although the Office of the Imperial Hall’s head eunuch is highly skilled in martial arts and managed to escape the imperial palace, it was Xiao Liulang who helped Wang Xu capture this culprit and extract a confession.”

“If it weren’t for this Xiao Liulang, the criminal would have gotten away.”

“I’ve also heard that the Imperial Advisor personally praised him, saying that ‘Heroes have always emerged from the young.’ The Imperial Advisor has been in Shengdu for over thirty years. No one knows where he’s from or where his family is, but his wisdom is known throughout the world, and his name is famous across the six states. Has he ever genuinely praised anyone before?”

Su Yuan suddenly recalled where he had heard the name; Su Xue had mentioned it before.

“Father-in-law, do you mean——” He looked at Old Master Mu.

Old Master Mu, deep in thought, said, “This Xiao Liulang… must not fall into the hands of the Han Family. He must be used by us! But since he saved the former Crown Princess, I suspect the Eldest Imperial Grandson has already thought of this too.”

Su Yuan furrowed his brow, “The Eldest Imperial Grandson will also try to win him over?”

Old Master Mu snorted, "The Eldest Imperial Grandson and the former Crown Princess are walking on thin ice. Gaining one more ally is like having one more card to play, though it’s of little use."

Su Yuan shook his head, "The former Crown Princess has no chance of a comeback, and the Eldest Imperial Grandson is on his last legs. Only the Han Family is overly suspicious, doing unnecessary things."

Old Master Mu said, "The death of the former Crown Princess won’t harm us. Don’t forget, our ten great families were all involved in the extermination of the Xuanyuan Family back then."

Su Yuan replied, "But the Han Family shouldn’t use us as their stepping stone."

Old Master Mu's eyes grew cold, "Indeed, the Han Family has gone too far this time. The Mu Family won’t just sit idly by after this!"

"What do you plan to do, father-in-law?" Su Yuan asked.

Old Master Mu, with his calculating mind, said, "First, win over Xiao Liulang. Second, I want the Han Family’s Black Wind Cavalry horses! I want the Han Family to know that the Mu Family is no longer what it used to be. They will pay a price for bringing down Imperial Consort Wan!"

"Old Master Mu."

Su Hao suddenly spoke in a low voice.

Old Master Mu looked at him with a stern expression.

Su Yuan also frowned. This was a conversation between elders, and a junior had no place to interrupt, especially a concubine-born son like Su Hao.

Su Hao cautiously said, "I have something to say, related to Xiao Liulang."

Hearing this, Old Master Mu showed some interest, "Speak."

Su Hao glanced at Mu Qingchen and asked softly, "Qingchen, I remember your polo team has a new member named Xiao Liulang. Is that the same person Old Master Mu is referring to?"

Old Master Mu, Mu Tao, and Su Yuan all turned to Mu Qingchen.

Old Master Mu asked, "Qingchen, is this true?"

Mu Chuan secretly shot Su Hao a glare.

Su Hao, seemingly oblivious to Mu Chuan’s warning, stood up and respectfully cupped his fist to Old Master Mu, showing utmost deference as a junior, "I’ve heard that Xiao Liulang is not only Qingchen’s teammate but also his classmate. They even sit at the same desk. Since Qingchen and Xiao Liulang are friends, I believe if Qingchen steps forward, he can surely bring Xiao Liulang to our side."

Mu Chuan shot up from his seat, "Su Hao, what nonsense are you talking about? When did my fourth brother become friends with him? They just played a few polo matches together! Sitting at the same desk? My fourth brother always sits alone, don’t you know that? Are you the one in the same academy as my fourth brother, or am I? Huh? You act like you know it better than me! Which eye of yours saw this?"

"I..." Su Hao looked utterly terrified.

Mu Tao scolded his son, "Sit down!"

Mu Chuan was fuming.

If his fourth brother didn’t recruit Xiao Liulang for the Mu Family, it would be seen as betraying the family. If he tried but failed, it would be considered his own incompetence.

Damn you, Su Hao!

Su Yuan looked at Mu Qingchen, "I heard from Su Xue that Xiao Liulang saved her before. Isn’t he your friend, Qingchen?"

This statement indirectly confirmed what Su Hao had said.

Old Master Mu smiled, his first smile since hearing the bad news about Imperial Consort Wan, "If that’s the case, then it’s wonderful. Qingchen’s friend is a friend to both the Mu and Su families. We’ll treat him as a guest of honor. Qingchen, I’ll leave this matter to you."

Mu Chuan looked at Mu Qingchen with a pained expression.

Mu Qingchen responded expressionlessly, "Yes, Qingchen understands."

......

At the Imperial Advisor’s Hall, after working hard for most of the night, Gu Jiao had fallen asleep on the table by dawn.

Xiao Heng escorted Gu Changqing out of the Imperial Advisor’s Hall.

Xiao Heng handed him a piece of paper, "Here."

Gu Changqing asked, "What’s this?"

Xiao Heng replied, "A script."

Gu Changqing refused, "No need, I’ll stick to what my sister wrote for me."

Xiao Heng felt the corner of his mouth twitch, and he crumpled the paper in his hand back.

Fine, do as you please.

......

Crown Prince Estate.

The Crown Prince was preparing to attend the morning court when a servant reported the palace matters to him.

He remained silent for a moment, then raised his hand slightly, "This prince knows. You may go."

Just as he was about to depart, a young servant approached respectfully, "Your Highness, someone outside wishes to see you."

The Crown Prince asked with suspicion, "At this hour? Who?"

The servant replied, "He says his name is Pang Hai, from the underground martial arena."

The Crown Prince’s expression froze slightly, "Bring him in!"

"Yes, Your Highness."

The servant went to bring Pang Hai into the Crown Prince Estate as instructed.

Pang Hai did not come alone; he was accompanied by a solitary swordsman.

In the reception pavilion, Pang Hai cupped his fist in salute to the Crown Prince, "This humble one, Pang Hai, greets Your Highness the Crown Prince. May Your Highness live long, live long, live long for countless years."

"Rise." The Crown Prince said.

The solitary swordsman did not cup his hands to him, standing coldly like an unshakable iceberg.

Such a powerful presence, clearly not an ordinary man.

The Crown Prince looked curiously at the solitary swordsman, "And he is——?"

Pang Hai said, "He is the expert that this humble one painstakingly selected. Last time, we arranged to meet Ming Junwang at the Tianxiang Pavilion, but officials suddenly appeared, and we couldn’t reveal ourselves, so we had to leave. Today, we come to disturb Your Highness."

The Crown Prince was stunned, "He is that Yama?" [T/N: the King of Hell ]

The underground martial arena was filled with legends of Yama. Experts from the six states gathered in the State of Zhao, and on the first day of their journey from the capital, they began competing. Out of one hundred experts, only five could truly enter the State of Yan.

The underground martial arena in the State of Yan was composed of these elite fighters, selected through a nearly brutal process.

These five would then face even more intense and merciless battles among the best of the best.

Yama was the one with the most outstanding record.

Pang Hai answered, "Yes, it’s him."

The Crown Prince approached the solitary swordsman, "What is your name?"

Gu Changqing, exuding an imposing presence, replied word by word, "I won’t change my name or alter my surname. Long—Ao—Tian!" (lit.Dragon defying the Heavens/ Dragon Soaring the Skies)

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

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From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…