Lü Yang, of course, was unaware that Ang Xiao had already seen through his arrangements, or that his backup plans had been mostly dismantled.
But he could roughly guess.
'After all, that's Ang Xiao. He was bound to figure it out.'
Lü Yang was very calm. By now, he had arranged everything, leaving only the final step. All he had to do now was wait.
'The current situation is a delicate balance where one move could affect everything. As for the Summon, Ang Xiao has most likely discovered something is wrong, but it can still be activated when the time comes. The real issue is Master Chong Guang. The grand game only truly begins when Master Chong Guang starts his Gold-Seeking.'
Fortunately, Lü Yang didn't have to wait long.
A short three months later, in the North, at the Qing Kingdom Court.
"You...!"
The current Prince Qing stared in astonishment at Zhong Xin, the Champion Scholar he had personally appointed, unable to stop the blood gushing from his chest.
