"Stop, stop, I'm scared of you!"
Qin Ning patted Xiao Qing's shoulder and said helplessly, "Little guy, you haven't learned any of your ancestors' good traits, only inherited all the bad ones!"
"In a few days, follow me into Mount Ming Shan. I'll find some delicious things for you, how about it?"
Hearing this, Xiao Qing's eyes lit up, and the tears that had been falling instantly vanished as if they had never been there.
Qin Ning was at his wit's end. This little guy, after all, was a descendant of the divine beast Kui Niu. Although not as noble as Xiao Fei.
But at least it carried the bloodline of a divine beast. If it could awaken, it would eventually restore the might of the Kui Niu lineage.
It was just that this little guy, apart from acting pitiful, wasn't dedicated to cultivation at all.
In the room, the few people lived together very harmoniously.
Meanwhile, at this moment, in another private room at the Feng Ye Tavern.
Ming Chie's expression was dark and terrifying.
"Your Highness, this time that brat Ming Yu has been made Crown Prince, and Consort Shu has been elevated to Noble Consort Shu. The Qin family has also been rewarded!"
A young man stood to one side with his hands clasped, saying, "These things are too detrimental to us!"
"Do I need you to tell me?"
At this moment, Ming Chie looked ferocious, huffing coldly, "Just Ming Yu alone, how could he be made Crown Prince? It's all because of that Qin Ning... who solved the secrets of the Qing Yang Sword and the Qing Yue Sword, making Imperial Father unable to go back on his word!"
Ming Chie's eyes were filled with killing intent at this moment.
"Your Highness, I have investigated this person. He is currently at the Tian Shen Academy, preparing to participate in the Tian Shen Academy's assessment in ten days. This time, both old and new students must participate in the inner courtyard trial!"
"At that time, as long as Your Highness gives the order, I, Fang Shicheng, am willing to kill him on Your Highness's behalf!"
Hearing these words, Ming Chie slammed the table and shouted, "Good, with your Fang Yuan Society taking action, that brat will undoubtedly die. In the future, when this prince becomes Crown Prince and ascends the throne, you two, Fang Shicheng and Yuan Gang, will surely be ennobled as marquises and dukes, one as a general and the other as a prime minister!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
In the room, two other people bowed deeply, their heads lowered, their expressions respectful.
Throughout the entire Bei Ming Empire, the imperial family's power was overwhelming. Although the Tian Shen Academy also had deep roots, it was, after all, an institution founded to establish a school of thought.
It did not participate in the power struggles among the forces within the empire.
Great families like the Ye family and the Guo family also had to depend on the imperial family.
Although the two of them were Spirit Disciples of the Tian Shen Academy, true Spirit Platform realm experts, they had no foundation in the empire.
They had to cling to Ming Chie's powerful leg, and then their future would surely make them powerful figures in one region!
"Sixth Imperial Brother!"
Just then, the door was pushed open, and someone strode in.
This person looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in a white robe, with a fair and extremely handsome face.
"Ming Yan!"
Seeing the newcomer, Ming Chie stood up and laughed heartily, "Ming Yan, long time no see. It's harder to get you out now than to climb to the heavens!"
"Sixth Imperial Brother is joking. Imperial Father's health hasn't been good lately, as you know. I couldn't go out!"
Ming Yan sat down, looked at Ming Chie, and his face was troubled.
"Imperial Uncle has been granted the highest princely title, and the princely position is hereditary. What are you still so dejected about?" Ming Chie laughed loudly.
"Imperial Brother doesn't know!"
At this moment, Ming Yan said, "Your father was not harmed by assassins!"
"He was injured by Qin Ning!"
"What?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Ming Che's expression changed slightly.
The information known to the outside world was that Prince You's cultivation was crippled by assassins, and he was specially promoted for his meritorious service in protecting the emperor.
Ming Che was very suspicious of this matter.
But there was no way to know what happened to all the imperial guards who were mobilized that day and died.
Besides the emperor, the only other person who knew was the current Crown Prince Ming Yu.
But Crown Prince Ming Yu would certainly not tell him.
Now, when Ming Che learned this from Ming Yan's mouth, how could he not be surprised?
It was Qin Ning again!
He was actually involved with that guy!
"Tell me the specifics!"
"Alright!"
The two in the room spoke in low voices.
"Is that so?"
Ming Che was completely stunned.
"Eight Desolate Fiery Dragon Guard, I've never heard of it... How could that Qin Ning possibly..."
Hearing this, Ming Yan was also furious.
"If I don't kill this Qin Ning, it will be hard to resolve the hatred in my heart!" Ming Yan said coldly.
Just then, the door opened again, and a person walked in, about to whisper into Ming Che's ear.
"Just say whatever it is, Ming Yan and I are not outsiders!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
The man said, "The brothers Qin Ning and Qin Hai are eating at the Maple Leaf Restaurant, Your Highness, what do you think..."
"What?"
Hearing this, Ming Yan stood up abruptly.
"This brat, I wasn't looking for you, but you came knocking on my door!"
"Ming Yan, don't be so impulsive. This guy has a close relationship with the Crown Prince. If you touch him..."
"What is Ming Yu? The position of Crown Prince should rightfully belong to Sixth Imperial Brother!"
Ming Yan roared, "I'm going to kill that brat. I really want to see what the Crown Prince can do to me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ming Yan immediately kicked open the door and walked out, his attendants hurriedly following behind him.
"Your Highness, that Qin Ning..."
"What does it have to do with us?"
At this moment, Ming Che curled his lips into a cold smile: "Ming Yan himself took action to kill Qin Ning. If he is killed by Qin Ning... Then Qin Ning will also be unlucky!"
"Fang Shicheng, Yuan Gang, continue with your preparations. I don't just want Qin Ning dead, but Qin Shan and Qin Hai must also die!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
The two men retreated from the room and left the restaurant.
Ming Che sneered, "You all, just wait and watch the good show!"
Meanwhile, Qin Ning and the others were sitting around a table.
"Here it is, the most nutritious turtle soup!"
At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshuai was wearing a chef's uniform, looking quite presentable.
Qin Ning, Qin Hai, and Ling Xiaofei sat down.
Lu Xuan and Xun Yu also couldn't help but drool.
Zhang Xiaoshuai was indeed not a braggart.
"Everyone, please eat."
Zhang Xiaoshuai laughed heartily, "Try my cooking skills!"
"Let's eat!"
Everyone immediately picked up their chopsticks, chatting happily.
At this moment, Qin Ning also felt quite relaxed.
It was precisely because of nine lives, nine reincarnations, and countless hardships, that Qin Ning cherished these moments of leisure even more.
It had been a long time since he had enjoyed such a feeling.
Boom...
Just then, the door was kicked open.
Several people with aggressive auras rushed into the room.
Suddenly, a whooshing sound broke the silence.
A long sword, at this moment, transformed into a streak of light, striking directly at the center of the table where Qin Ning and the others were sitting.
The table was split into several pieces, and a pot of turtle soup spilled all over the floor.
"Eat? Qin Ning, wait until you go to hell to eat!"
The leading young man, hands clasped behind his back, looked at the group with a mocking glint in his eyes.
Seeing the newcomer, Qin Ning frowned.
Who was this guy... he didn't seem to know him!