Chapter 10: Li Fu's Contingency Plan

Hmph, even if you know that I have connections with Li Fu, you still have no evidence to prove any of this

Young Prince, the energy I am about to cultivate is of the fire element. When the energy enters the body, there may be some pain, and I hope you do not mind this

Ye Lin felt a chill in his heart, and the hesitation that had weighed on him vanished without a trace

Ye Lin did not expect Li Haoran to possess such a skill, but seeing Li Haoran's confident demeanor at this moment reminded him of Li Haoran's earlier composure. He realized that this was a strategy devised by Li Haoran; otherwise, Li Haoran would have revealed his innate sealed acupoints long ago, rather than waiting until now to disclose it.

General Ye, since the Young Prince has said this, what are you still hesitating for? If it is truly as the Young Prince has stated, then those who have committed offenses against their superiors must be severely punished according to the law, and we must provide an explanation to the Anle Wang lineage. If the Young Prince is not at fault, whether it be execution or imprisonment, we shall all defer to your judgment

Even though he was born with sealed meridians, he still did not dare to be careless; after all, his strength had increased significantly compared to before, which is an undeniable fact. If one were to investigate this matter closely, he would indeed find it difficult to explain.

They conspired to frame Li Haoran, intending to put him to death. Yet, how could Li Haoran not wish to know with whom Li Fu was colluding and what exactly he aimed to accomplish

Little Prince, I have elderly parents above me and young children below me; my entire family relies on me alone for support. Your Excellency, please show mercy and forgive us

Li Haoran looked coldly at Li Fu and the others, and did not spare them because of the words of these servants: "One cannot escape the consequences of one's own actions; if you have done wrong, you must bear the punishment for your wrongdoings"

Hmph

Ye Lin let out a faint sigh, casting a cold glance at Li Fu and the others ahead. He understood that the situation was dire; if he did not provide an explanation to Li Haoran at this moment, he, as the Town Guard, would be the one to ruin his own future.

At that moment in the library, Li Haoran suddenly sensed a subtle fluctuation in the air, causing ripples to rise around him and Ye Lin. Immediately, a flickering ball of dancing flame appeared on Ye Lin's arm, followed by a wave of scorching heat rushing towards him

The sensations transmitted through the meridians made Li Haoran feel quite uncomfortable, as if he were currently inside a furnace; the burning heat caused him to feel both pain and itchiness all over his body

However, it is not surprising that they acted this way. Although Li Fu's false accusation against Li Haoran ultimately failed, it nonetheless revealed the subtle relationship between Li Fu and Ye Lin to the people of Anle Town

Previously, he was also worried and fearful, and a trace of panic rose in his heart. However, he dared not show the slightest hint of timidity, nor could he reveal any sign of tension. He feared that if he exposed any flaw, he would be caught by Ye Lin and Li Fu, and then he would be doomed to a disastrous fate

Ye Lin let out a long sigh and said in a bitter tone: "This acupoint is filled with vital energy but does not absorb it; the vital energy swirls around and pours out like a torrent. It truly is a congenital blockage of the acupoint"

As soon as the words were spoken, the kneeling servants began to shout, each one crying out and confessing their crimes, further revealing how Li Fu had plotted to have everyone humiliate Li Haoran.

If it were not for this, how would I know that there are so many people in my Anle Palace who look down upon me and constantly wish to conspire with outsiders to harm me

"Little Prince, this is all the doing of Li Fu. He told us that as long as we follow his instructions, each of us could receive a thousand taels of silver..."

As the words fell, the surrounding soldiers rushed forward, heading towards Li Fu and the others.

Li Haoran let out a cold snort and gritted his teeth to persevere

As his words fell, Li Haoran deeply bowed and said to the three elders: "Today, I am able to clear the name of the Li family, all thanks to the three of you and the fellow townsmen of Anle. This kindness, I will never forget!"

The three elders left with smiles, and the townspeople also dispersed one after another

In a room at the camp, with the assistance of his personal guards, Ye Lin removed his bronze armor and changed into a robe adorned with brocade and jade. He then proceeded directly to the table in the room.

Li Haoran looked at Ye Lin's smile, and his heart couldn't help but skip a beat. Just as he was about to speak, Ye Lin had already sent the fire essence into his meridians.

Li Haoran suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if the scorching heat within him had found an outlet, surging out wildly. He looked up at Ye Lin, who was staring wide-eyed in astonishment, and asked.

However, although the fire essence has found the source aperture, it has neither been absorbed nor rejected; instead, it actively leaked out through this source aperture, spilling into the air.

What? Such audacity, how dare you act so recklessly! ... Li Fu, can you justify your actions to the late Prince Wang?

Ye Lin personally led the team, parading Li Fu and others through the streets for three to four hours. It was not until dusk that they returned to the barracks of the Town Army, whereupon he ordered that all the servants from the Anle Wangfu be thrown into the latrine behind the camp

There is no way! If you do not die, then it will be us who perish! Moreover, that individual from the court is about to arrive; this matter, regardless of its outcome, must be resolved before his arrival

Haha! So what? I, Li Fu, am determined to kill Li Haoran, to sever the roots of the Anle Wang lineage, to wash away the shame of my entire life... Haha...

Watching Li Fu and the others being taken away by the armored soldiers, Li Haoran felt a sense of relief in his heart, yet there remained a certain oppression. He was also secretly pondering what actions Ye Lin would take next, having sacrificed Li Fu out of necessity.

... ...

Brother Haoran, having freed yourself from shackles and the constraints of books, is indeed a cause for celebration!

These are all Li Fu's intentions, we do not wish to offend you, please spare us

This matter was initiated by him; if he does not investigate, it indicates that he has something to hide in his heart. At that time, he will face a joint impeachment from the three elders and the entire town's populace

Li Fu, this time we have failed, and our relationship has been exposed! For this matter, you must die

What? You didn't crush that jade talisman, did you

Li Fu continued to eat calmly. He already knew that Ye Lin had poisoned the food to kill him and eliminate future troubles. Yet he still ate, and he did so right in front of Ye Lin, taking bite after bite.

Om

Li Haoran revealed a smile, and his words carried an indescribable sense of exhilaration

At this moment, the citizens of Anle Town in the venue collectively let out a sigh of relief, their tension dissipating entirely. The three elders seated there even revealed a hint of a smile.

The numerous common people around also clasped their hands in congratulations, while the three esteemed elders wore broad smiles and once again took out the concealed knife technique manual, returning it to Li Haoran

Especially these three transformed elders, who discerned from Ye Lin's subtle expressions the unintentional malice he harbored towards Li Haoran, which prompted them to decide at this moment, amidst the surrounding commotion, to express these words.

Li Fu nodded, eating as he spoke: "Indeed! This time we lost to that little beast. Who would have thought he possessed innate sealing abilities? But I am unwilling! I am not willing to die like this!"

Ye Lin looked at Li Fu, who was eating and drinking heartily, and sat down with a blank expression, speaking in an unusually calm manner

The vital energy swiftly traveled along the meridians and soon reached Li Haoran's chest, which is where his vital point is located

"Little Prince, although the wicked servant has left, danger still lurks everywhere. Since you are destined to be unable to cultivate martial arts, it is reasonable to practice some martial skills for self-defense. I will return this martial skill book to you, as we still need you to preside over Anle Town!"

Yet he still harbored a great doubt in his heart: what was Ye Lin's true intention behind this action? Was there someone in the court aiming to deal with the Anle Wang lineage, or was the Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty intent on exterminating the Li family?

The table is already filled with dishes, and there is also a kettle placed on it.

Ye Lin turned his head to glance at the somewhat anxious Li Fu, and with a silent sigh in his heart, he raised his hand to rest on Li Haoran's wrist: "Young Prince, since you possess a congenital sealed meridian body, why did you not mention it earlier"

As he spoke, numerous brown spots formed on Li Fu's skin, densely populated with green toxins, giving a chilling impression.

Tang Kai took a step forward, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, smiled, and looked at Li Haoran with great joy as he spoke

Damn it! ... ... Li Haoran, you must die today ... ...

Hot

The surrounding crowd could only see the two individuals enveloped in a sphere of fiery radiance, sensing a trace of unusual warmth lingering in the air

Young people with such a heart of gratitude are truly rare and commendable

Tang Kaize, at the front of the crowd, slightly furrowed his brows, his eyes shimmering with light. Unintentionally, a faint blue stream surfaced in his pupils, only to vanish into nothingness: "How could it be fire elemental energy?"

This incident made Li Haoran sense a subtlety, especially the relationship between Ye Lin and Li Fu, which led him to deduce that it was almost certain.

Li Fu, I am sorry!

The three elderly men seated were all shrewd individuals. After hearing Li Haoran's words, they finally understood why he had remained calm and composed earlier, and they immediately issued a stern warning

Not far away, Li Fuxin, who still harbored a sense of luck, felt disheartened. The killing intent in his eyes grew stronger, and his hand, hidden within his sleeve, crushed a round jade piece as thin as a cicada's wing.

Ye Lin's expression changed dramatically, a hint of panic unconsciously appearing in his eyes. He suddenly stood up, looking at Li Fu in disbelief

How to?

... ...

Well! We have been collaborating for quite some time now, and I am aware of all these matters... By the way, this food and drink must be poisoned, right? No wonder you refuse to take a bite! ... Hehe! Ye Lin, let's run quickly, they are coming!

Li Fu in front continued to smile; he nodded slightly and picked up the wine jug, pouring the wine into his mouth: "I have said that I still have a backup plan! Today, Li Haoran must die; if he does not die, I will die with my eyes wide open!"

At this moment, Li Fu was sitting at the table, drinking Ye Lin's wine while enjoying the delicious dishes before him

Ye Lin shook his head; he did not pick up his chopsticks, nor did he drink any wine, but simply looked at Li Fu and said

Ye Lin raised his eyes to look at Li Haoran, and a strange smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth

Listening to the lamentations of the crowd, the three elders of Anle Town seated above became exceptionally uncomfortable, their faces reflecting a profound distress. Within their hearts, a tremendous wave surged, and one by one, they could not help but rise, pointing excitedly at Li Fu, who still had his head bowed, and reproachfully inquired.

With this thought in mind, Ye Lin felt an even greater chill in his heart. With an expressionless face, he coldly shouted: "Someone, seize these treasonous servants and throw them into the prison cart. According to the laws of the Heavenly Dynasty, they shall be paraded through the streets for one day, immersed in a cesspool for six days, and after seven days, executed by decapitation in the marketplace!"

Among the three elderly men, one with a white beard smiled and said, his words carried deeper meaning, intentionally alluding to Li Haoran

Li Fu slowly raised his head, a surge of murderous intent emanating from his eyes, causing a chill to run through the hearts of those present. His words were even more frenzied and utterly outrageous.

The voice of this statement was not very loud, yet it was exceptionally weak, clearly indicating that Ye Lin had already admitted to the failure of the trap he had set with Li Fu

Those house servants who were subdued by Li Fu all knelt down on the ground, their faces displaying an expression of unbearable shame