The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 427 - 239: Feng Chaonan’s Determination (Extra for Alliance Leader Kuang San, Marry Me, 7/10)

Chapter 427: Chapter 239: Feng Chaonan’s Determination (Extra for Alliance Leader Kuang San, Marry Me, 7/10)

"Mr. Ouyang, this time, appears to have meant well but mishandled things," Feng Jiu sighed helplessly.

Originally, according to Qing Yu’s plan, Feng Jiu was to lie low until the final moment, then suddenly rise to astonish everyone and secure the throne in one fell swoop.

However, unexpectedly, Si Haofeng spotted a flaw in Feng Jiu, leading to today’s upheaval.

And in the end, Ouyang Yan’s comments to the Empress drew the attention of this Prince’s own mother to Feng Jiu, completely undermining the plan to bide time and develop in secrecy.

After today, Feng Jiu must also take back power from Feng Chaonan and truly step in front of the court’s hundred officials and the countless citizens of Northern Zhou.

"Today’s events, you might say, are more beneficial than harmful. At least, the Mountain River Academy has begun to notice the oddities in Feng Tianming, haven’t they?" Qing Yu murmured with a low teasing laugh.

Mountain River Academy and Qing Yu, unlike Feng Jiu, counted among its ranks Divine Communication expert Zhuge Longsu and Meng Shanhe, ranked eighth on the Heavenly List; both capable of overtly addressing matters that Qing Yu and others might handle stealthily.

Thus with such commanding authority, they could intervene in the current mystery of the Imperial Palace, and Feng Tianming’s true nature would soon be exposed.

By then, Feng Tianming’s expression ought to be quite a spectacle, I wonder if he would be so angered that he’d spit blood and die.

"My Sixth Prince brother is not too easy to handle. If he were to know that I have been using him all along, it would definitely lead to trouble. With his vengeful nature, he would surely seek to retaliate," Feng Jiu then uttered a bit worriedly.

"No worries, leave that matter to me. If Si Haofeng could spot the flaw, why has Feng Chaonan always turned a blind eye?" Qing Yu said with a mysterious smile hanging.

Feng Chaonan was never a foolish man despite his limited perspective.

Far from being foolish, he actually possessed considerable cunning and shrewdness.

If Si Haofeng could detect Feng Jiu’s flaw after some time alongside Feng Chaonan, why then did Feng Chaonan continue to regard Feng Jiu as a good man, merely deceived by others?

The matter of Feng Chaonan was known all over Divine Capital, after all. Even if Feng Jiu was a good person, it should not make sense for him to be so deceived.

Ultimately, the reason lay in Qing Yu subtly interfering during numerous encounters with Feng Chaonan.

The Power of Thought was formless and traceless, undetectable unlike the Spirit Secret Technique, and coupled with Qing Yu’s adeptness in grasping human nature, he subtly guided Feng Chaonan’s psychology with the Power of Thought every time they met.

This psychological guidance did not encompass any excessive thoughts, nor did it affect Feng Chaonan’s own character.

Qing Yu simply allowed Feng Chaonan, subconsciously, to overlook the inconsistencies in Feng Jiu’s actions and character, leading Feng Chaonan to believe he had Feng Jiu—the "honest man"—completely under his control.

Now, Qing Yu was about to act again, subtly tweaking Feng Chaonan’s mindset. At least, to shift the object of his hatred... ah, yes,

Feng Qiwu would be a fine choice.

"Then, I’ll leave Feng Qiwu to you," Feng Jiu said directly.

Feng Jiu was quite confident in Qing Yu’s capabilities. This confidence was even somewhat blind, as Qing Yu was extremely skilled at these manipulative tactics.

Didn’t you see, at first, how resistant Feng Jiu was to Qing Yu? Although his life was controlled, his heart incessantly contemplated rebellion, but now, Feng Jiu had truly become a loyal follower (bootlicker) to Qing Yu.

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"The matter split in two directions: while Qing Yu and Feng Jiu were plotting against Feng Chaonan, Feng Chaonan himself was in a state of extreme panic at the time."

He carried a Jade Pot and fled in a rush from the Imperial Family’s Secret Vault, his face showing undisguised agitation and fear.

Because what he had seen in the vault led him to a dreadful speculation, namely, "The Emperor has awakened and is using the Heavenly materials and earth treasures stored in the vault for healing."

Since most of the Heavenly materials and earth treasures were Fire Attribute, which matched perfectly with the ’Phoenix Sky Strategy’ utilized by the Feng Family, it was natural for Feng Chaonan to make such a guess.

And if his father truly made his presence known, with Feng Chaonan’s current reputation, it would likely be very, very bad for him.

Not to mention, just the fact that he masterminded the assassination of Eldest Prince Feng Guanyu was enough to send Feng Chaonan into the abyss.

Since Feng Chaonan could kill his brother, he naturally could also kill his father, Feng Tianming. Knowing Feng Tianming to be a deeply suspicious man like himself, Feng Chaonan knew he was finished once the Emperor discovered the truth.

Or rather, he was already finished.

Because if his speculation was correct and his father had indeed awakened, then the first thing he would do is to learn of the recent major events in Divine Capital and throughout the Northern Zhou.

Perhaps, the reason his father hadn’t shown himself yet, preferring to wait until his injuries were slightly better, was out of fear that Feng Chaonan, cornered and desperate, might strike preemptively.

Thus, Feng Chaonan truly felt panicked now.

However, upon seeing the figure guarding the vault, Feng Chaonan forcibly suppressed the panic on his face, pretending to be completely unconcerned.

Mr. Si Ze, a True Pill Realm Granduncle, was sent by the Si Family at Feng Chaonan’s coercion— a perilous situation that ensured Mr. Si Ze might harbor ulterior motives.

If he let slip that the Emperor had awakened and that he himself was about to be punished, his uncle would surely kick him while he was down.

Therefore, he needed to maintain his composure.

In that moment, Feng Chaonan forcibly masked all his panic, pulling out the acting skills he used with his brother, Feng Jiu, and acted carefree as he walked out of the vault with the Jade Pot.

"Your Highness, were you able to obtain what you desired?" asked Mr. Si Ze in a seemingly amiable tone.

"It went well. With this pot of ’Fire Phoenix Body Tempering Dew’, the plans of Your Highness will surely succeed even more smoothly," Feng Chaonan replied with a feigned victorious smile.

"In that case, congratulations to Your Highness."

Feng Chaonan then turned to the head of the Imperial Guards, who looked rather unhappy, and said, "Next time, if you dare to block my way again, do not blame me for taking charges against you!"

"I dare not," the head of the Imperial Guards bowed and responded.

Feng Chaonan could tell—the head of the Imperial Guards said he didn’t dare, but there was probably a lot of resentful energy in him. If it was before entering the Secret Vault, Feng Chaonan wouldn’t have minded giving him a lesson, but now, Feng Chaonan only wished to leave this place quickly.

The Imperial Guards guarding the Secret Vault signaled actions taken by his father, who, although feigning unconsciousness, had awakened. After this, his father would likely hold this against him once more.

Thus, although Feng Chaonan appeared triumphant, internally, he was even more panicked.

"I have no way out but to carry on this dark path," Feng Chaonan thought to himself, gazing at the head of the Imperial Guards bowing deeply.

Since his fate was sealed to carry on this dark path, Feng Chaonan didn’t mind being more ruthless and determined than before.

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