The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 450 - 262: Killing Gong Ziyu

Chapter 450: Chapter 262: Killing Gong Ziyu

"What is it about?"

Regarding the so-called dedication to the country and the people, Si Haofeng didn’t believe a word of it.

If Feng Chaonan truly had such good intentions, Si Haofeng wouldn’t need him and Concubine Si to say more; he would campaign for him and help him ascend to the throne.

Alas, Feng Chaonan couldn’t be further from a good person. Especially recently, his behavior had become increasingly frantic, as if he were fearing the arrival of something, urgently gathering all possible power.

"Uncle, you are wronging your nephew. This time, I really do want to do something good."

Feng Chaonan stared intently into Si Haofeng’s eyes and said, "That is... to kill Gong Ziyu."

"Kill Gong Ziyu?!"

Si Haofeng was genuinely shocked by these words. The outside world rumored that Feng Chaonan and Gong Ziyu were close allies, as familial as could be; some even speculated that Feng Chaonan himself was the real Gong Ziyu. However, nobody would have guessed that Feng Chaonan would want to kill Gong Ziyu.

No, that’s not right...

After a brief moment of shock, Si Haofeng thought of a reason for killing Gong Ziyu, "You want to destroy the bridge after crossing the river."

With Feng Chaonan’s nature, this act was entirely within his capability. More precisely, if Feng Chaonan didn’t destroy the bridge after crossing the river, Si Haofeng would find it strange.

"Uncle, you truly have a discerning eye."

Feng Chaonan praised him, then seriously continued, "Indeed. I intend to destroy the bridge after crossing the river."

"When the birds are gone, hide the bow; when the cunning rabbit is dead, cook the running dog. Although we haven’t yet reached the day of complete success, Gong Ziyu’s threat is too significant. With him around, having succeeded in assassinating the prince, I feel a constant thorn in my side, unable to find peace. Furthermore, the Azure Dragon Association has offended too many military personnel, and I really do not wish to get involved with them."

"So you want to use me?" Si Haofeng scoffed.

"How can you call it using? Uncle, don’t you want to kill Gong Ziyu as well?"

This question caught Si Haofeng off guard.

As a good man trained at Mountain River Academy, Si Haofeng indeed wanted to kill Gong Ziyu. The current chaos in Northern Zhou was partly due to Feng Tianming being severely injured and inactive, and significantly due to Gong Ziyu stirring up trouble.

With Feng Tianming out of the picture, it only caused some shifts in people’s allegiances, not significant harm.

But Gong Ziyu was different.

He was the main murderer behind countless bloodsheds in Northern Zhou; even Eldest Prince Feng Guanyu was killed by him. It could be said that while Feng Chaonan was deeply sinful, if any of the victims had to choose who they hated more, they would undoubtedly pick the Azure Dragon Association and Gong Ziyu, the direct perpetrators.

If Gong Ziyu could be killed, the currently turbulent situation might stabilize for a while, and Northern Zhou could rid itself of a major disaster.

Therefore, Si Haofeng readily agreed, "If Gong Ziyu can indeed be killed, I wouldn’t mind lending a hand."

"Uncle, rest assured, I have a man on the inside, a pharmacist, who has already infiltrated the Azure Dragon Association; he will help us take Gong Ziyu’s head. Gong Ziyu is surely doomed."

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The next day, Feng Chaonan rushed once more into the Imperial City, inside Eastern Palace.

"Back here again..."

As he looked at the familiar scene in front of him, a longing, a desire, surfaced in Feng Chaonan’s heart.

Though his time living in the Eastern Palace was brief, Feng Chaonan had etched that period deeply into his mind.

That time was what Feng Chaonan considered the most beautiful days of his life.

’If not for that vile woman, I wouldn’t have been driven out of the Eastern Palace.’ Feng Chaonan’s intoxicated gaze suddenly turned gloomy.

Before the Eldest Imperial Brother’s death, Feng Chaonan had absolute confidence that he would succeed him as the Imperial Prince. Unfortunately, the Empress and Feng Qiwu interfered, leading to Feng Chaonan’s dashed hopes.

And afterward, Feng Jiu reclaimed his ceded powers, even disqualifying Feng Chaonan from residing in the Eastern Palace.

’Wretched woman, and Feng Jiu, I will ensure you both don’t die a good death.’ Anger boiled within Feng Chaonan.

However, upon actually facing Feng Jiu, Feng Chaonan sported a very amiable smile, extremely affectionate towards Feng Jiu.

"Sixth Prince, you are not welcome here," Feng Jiu said icily to Feng Chaonan.

"Why must you reject someone from a thousand miles away, Ninth Prince? Since you still call me ’Imperial Brother,’ it shows you still consider me as one. If so, why refuse to talk with your Imperial Brother?"

"I have nothing to discuss with a fratricide," Feng Jiu replied coldly, his eyes ice-cold.

"Even if it’s to avenge the Eldest Imperial Brother?" Feng Chaonan said playfully.

"Ha, to avenge the Eldest Imperial Brother, you mean to commit suicide?" Feng Jiu sneered.

"Suicide is, of course, out of the question. However, I can help you kill the murderer of the Eldest Imperial Brother—Gong Ziyu."

There it was.

A smile of ’just as I thought’ emerged in Feng Jiu’s heart, but his face showed disbelief, "You would kill your own ally to avenge the Eldest Imperial Brother?"

’As expected, those versed in "Vast Righteous Qi" are always bound by familial ties,’ thought Feng Chaonan, smiling inwardly.

He knew that aside from Dean Zhuge and Mountain Master Meng, whose thoughts were unfathomable, the rest who practiced "Vast Righteous Qi," despite varying personalities, were essentially good at heart.

Like his uncle, despising his and his elder uncle’s actions yet still caring for family, turning a blind eye to their doings.

Or this foolish younger brother. The Eldest Imperial Brother wasn’t kind to this palace maid-born bastard. However, predictably eager to avenge the Eldest Imperial Brother, he was just as Feng Chaonan had anticipated.

These people really did not understand the concept of "no familial love in the ruling family." Feng Jiu was an example, and likely Feng Qiwu too. What did they have to challenge me, Feng Chaonan?

Thinking this, Feng Chaonan was full of pride, yet, he still said with a serious face, "Although my relationship with the Eldest Imperial Brother was not harmonious, I can’t tolerate his death at the hands of others. Ninth Prince, let’s join forces to kill Gong Ziyu and honor the spirit of the Eldest Imperial Brother in heaven, shall we?"

These words, Feng Chaonan spoke with genuine emotion, making it seem as if he had truly moved Feng Jiu.

"I have no intention of collaborating with a murderer."

Feng Jiu turned and strode away.

However, after taking a few steps, he stopped and said, "Yet, helping you dogs bite each other can indeed be quite entertaining. I will help you kill Gong Ziyu.

But don’t you dare hope for my forgiveness!"

’Forgive me? Wait until you live long enough to do so,’ thought Feng Chaonan as he watched the retreating figure, full of disdain.

In his heart, Feng Jiu, Feng Qiwu, the Empress, and all who opposed him were destined to join the Eldest Prince in death. All were just waiting to die; why would he need Feng Jiu’s forgiveness?

Unbeknownst to the musing Feng Chaonan, a disdainful smile also played across Feng Jiu’s face, ’Gong Ziyu is going to ’die’...’

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