CHAPTER 156: CHAPTER 96: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON!

Prince Zhi clearly had no experience dealing with children.

His only practiced skill was using candied hawthorns to trick children out of their belongings.

But this method was obviously ineffective on the protagonist.

Prince Zhi opened the restriction on the stone wall’s "Vajra Mantra," then smiled at the protagonist, his ingratiating eyes carrying a hint of guilt.

The protagonist’s eyes were flustered, not knowing how to face Prince Zhi.

He was not good with words, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been bullied by Su Qianqian like that.

At this moment, he looked at Prince Zhi, who faced him with guilt written all over his face.

Although his rational mind warned him not to get close to the man in front of him.

Because doing so would ruin his grand plan to retire.

However, the words were choked back in his throat.

The protagonist had been investigating many rumors about the Zhao clan during this time.

He had learned quite a few secrets about the Zhao clan.

Including the fact that the Zhao royal family would go mad from cultivating the "Dragon God Technique."

"Forget it, forget it."

The protagonist glanced inside the stone chamber, then shook his head.

If he had opened the restriction himself, he would have gone in for a thorough sweep.

But it was Prince Zhi who opened the restriction.

The protagonist suddenly felt disinterested.

Prince Zhi was puzzled: "You cultivate the Buddhist Cultivation Technique, and the restriction on the stone wall is the ’Vajra Mantra,’ an ancient lost restriction of the Buddhist Sect, indicating that the stone chamber is at least a few centuries old, possibly containing something you need."

The protagonist shook his head: "I’ve already decided to retire and will no longer concern myself with the Cultivation Realm. Whatever is inside the cave has nothing to do with me."

Retirement?

Prince Zhi clearly didn’t expect the protagonist to say this and was momentarily stunned.

Then he nodded: "That would be good. The Cultivation Realm is full of disputes, not suitable for pure-hearted children like you."

"Who else?" the protagonist asked.

Prince Zhi replied: "I was talking about the sixth in our family, the current Crown Prince, whose name is Zhao Yi. Have you met him? That kid is inherently kind, as easily deceived as you are."

After speaking, he added proudly: "I’ve fooled him several times."

The protagonist was taken aback.

Seeing this, Prince Zhi quickly explained: "I didn’t take his good stuff for free; I exchanged them with other things."

The protagonist was silent.

He had also heard a lot of rumors about Zhao Yi during this time.

Originally, the protagonist was quite angry with Zhao Yi because Zhao Yi always targeted him.

But later, he heard about the things Zhao Yi did for Su Qianqian.

The protagonist realized that being targeted was indeed no loss.

Zhao Yi truly cherished Su Qianqian like a precious thing.

If he were Zhao Yi,

he would have reacted even more strongly upon finding someone flirting with Su Qianqian.

Thus, the protagonist no longer hated Zhao Yi.

He only hated Su Qianqian!

That woman was indecent herself, yet she ruined his life.

Fortunately, she was dead.

Otherwise, who knows how many more she would harm!

"Do you know who performed a divine empowerment on me?"

Finally, the protagonist couldn’t help but ask the question that had been buried in his heart.

Apart from Su Qianqian, the mysterious black-robed person was the one who had tricked him the most cruelly.

Even if he was to retire, the protagonist had to know who his enemy was.

Prince Zhi hesitated for a moment and then said: "It should be the current emperor, who is your Uncle Huang. After my incident, I entrusted your mother and you to his care. He is the only one in the royal family who knows your identity."

Prince Zhi said with relief: "Originally, I was worried that after my incident, no one would perform the divine empowerment on you. Little did I know that my royal brother had prepared everything so thoroughly, he truly is a blessing for the Zhao family!"

The protagonist immediately clenched his fists.

That blessing was worthless to him!

After finishing, Prince Zhi continued seriously: "Since you wish to retire, I won’t stop you. We have a big task ahead of us; the Cultivation Realm may not be peaceful, and given your low level of cultivation, it would be good to temporarily avoid the limelight."

Prince Zhi looked at the protagonist, his spirit invigorated: "Rest assured, this time we will create a peaceful world for the future generation, the descendants of the Zhao clan will no longer have to live in fear!"

Upon hearing this, the protagonist showed no reaction, but the old monk’s pupils trembled.

What do those mad Zhao clansmen intend to do?

Have they discovered that the sects and families of the Cultivation Realm have secretly allied?

The old monk was utterly shocked, his soul body surrounded by trembling golden glow.

Prince Zhi immediately sensed something.

He turned his head and, for the first time, looked at the old monk seriously.

"You seem very afraid?"

Prince Zhi’s tone was calm, but carried an unquestionable authority.

"What we plan to do is top secret, even the Zhao clan members are not aware, let alone the Buddhist Sect. But upon hearing me mention doing something big, your divine soul trembled, indicating that you indeed know something."

The red-gold light in Prince Zhi’s eyes flickered unsteadily.

He looked at the old monk and said, word by word: "It’s related to the Zhao clan, involves the Buddhist Sect, and indicates the battleground is outside the Imperial Court, meaning it’s within the Cultivation Realm!"

The old monk was thoroughly astonished.

He stared wide-eyed at Prince Zhi, as if he’d seen a ghost.

The old monk was utterly baffled.

He merely had a slight tremor in his soul body.

How could the person in front of him deduce something was happening in the Cultivation Realm?

Is there truly someone in this world whose wisdom borders on the demonic?

"Who, who exactly are you?" the old monk asked, shivering all over.

Prince Zhi didn’t answer.

He gave the old monk a look, then turned his head back.

The reaction of the soul body couldn’t lie.

Though the old monk didn’t answer, his soul body’s reaction had already revealed everything.

Since his suspicions were confirmed, Prince Zhi saw no need to waste time on the old monk.