Chapter 443: Jing Yuheng Makes Her Move: Upheaval in the Black Dragon Guard?

Inside the Black Dragon Guard.

White Wolf and Azure Dragon sat together, their expressions gloomy.

Neither spoke for a long while until White Wolf broke the silence: "Azure Dragon, you don't actually think that girl Jing Yuheng can take control of the Black Dragon Guard, do you?"

Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon nodded reluctantly: "Haven't you already seen it? Your Majesty has begun to be wary of us, the Hall Master has fallen out of favor, and that girl Jing Yuheng—her strength isn't much, but her tactics are truly formidable. She's poached quite a few Strong Ones."

"Within the Black Dragon Guard, apart from a small portion still willing to follow the Hall Master, most have become her people."

"The Hall Master shouldn't have underestimated Jing Yuheng, and even more so, he shouldn't have… chosen the wrong side. He is Your Majesty's man, yet he chose to stand against Your Majesty—and Your Majesty isn't dead yet."

"The First Prince isn't bad and has the greatest hopes, but nothing has been settled yet. The Hall Master acted too hastily."

Vice Hall Master White Wolf fell silent, offering no rebuttal—unable to rebut.

They were all Your Majesty's people, loyal to Your Majesty, but the Hall Master—he reached too far.

The battle for the throne was something they shouldn't have touched, nor was it something they could participate in.

Once involved, the consequences would be grim. The Hall Master was gradually being sidelined; most of the people below followed Your Majesty's orders. Jing Yuheng had obtained Your Majesty's token, so taking control of the Black Dragon Guard was only a matter of time.

"That girl's tactics are indeed impressive. Even Black Serpent can't outmatch her."

"This time, with True Person Yin Feng killed and Jing Yuheng stealing the spotlight, coupled with the fact that she is the Eldest Princess's person and the most loyal to Your Majesty—for the sake of the Qi Family and the Great Qi Dynasty, Jing Yuheng taking control of the Black Dragon Guard is a certainty, impossible to change."

"The Hall Master has controlled the Black Dragon Guard for so many years; it's time for him to step down."

"What choice should we make?"

This was the biggest question. Once the Black Dragon Hall Master stepped down, what about the two of them?

Would they oppose Your Majesty and stand against Jing Yuheng, or would they abandon the dark and turn to the light?

Vice Hall Master White Wolf's question left Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon silent.

Their interests went beyond just themselves as individuals.

The Black Dragon Guard's problem was huge, yet could also be said to be small—it all depended on what they chose to do.

Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon said: "White Wolf, I'd like to know your thoughts."

Vice Hall Master White Wolf fell silent.

After a long while, he raised his head and looked at Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon.

Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon smiled: "I understand."

The two said nothing more, yet their intentions were clear to each other.

Just as they were about to leave, a Black Dragon Guard entered.

"Vice Hall Master, Jing Yuheng requests an audience."

Vice Hall Master White Wolf frowned, while Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon beside him nodded.

"Bring her in."

"Yes."

Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon clasped his fists: "White Wolf, I'll go hide for a bit."

"Brother Azure Dragon, as you please."

Vice Hall Master Azure Dragon concealed himself, hiding his aura, while Vice Hall Master White Wolf remained seated, waiting for Jing Yuheng to arrive.

The Black Dragon Guard brought Jing Yuheng into the main hall, then clasped his fists and departed.

In the main hall, only two people remained.

Jing Yuheng sat down directly and clasped her fists toward Vice Hall Master White Wolf: "My abrupt visit—please forgive me, Vice Hall Master White Wolf."

Vice Hall Master White Wolf picked up his teacup, pretending to drink tea, his eyes sweeping over Jing Yuheng. Her aura had refined again, her cultivation had improved a little. Such cultivation speed greatly astonished Vice Hall Master White Wolf.

"This Jing Yuheng's cultivation has improved again."

Vice Hall Master White Wolf thought this to himself, his surface calm.

"I wonder what Vice Commander Jing Yuheng's visit to this Hall Master is about?"

Coming to visit at a time like this—there must be something.

What was she here for? This point was very important.

Vice Hall Master White Wolf didn't ask directly, but let Jing Yuheng speak for herself—he wanted to control the initiative.

Jing Yuheng smiled: "I wonder how Vice Hall Master White Wolf views the Black Dragon Guard?"

"How do you view the Great Qi Dynasty?"

"And how do you view the various princes?"

This question was very complex, yet also very simple.

Vice Hall Master White Wolf smiled and waved his hand: "How I view things doesn't matter. What matters is how you, Vice Commander Jing Yuheng, view them."

Jing Yuheng smiled.

"Hahaha, Vice Hall Master White Wolf, what a… answer. I, Yuheng, believe that as the Black Dragon Guard, we should not participate in the struggle for the succession. What does Vice Hall Master White Wolf think?"

I don't participate in such matters because the one I support is the Eldest Princess.

She didn't favor any of those princes.

And how you view things—this point was very important to Jing Yuheng. She needed to determine how to treat Vice Hall Master White Wolf.

Coming this time was also to probe his stance.

Vice Hall Master White Wolf naturally understood Jing Yuheng's meaning and smiled faintly: "My thoughts are the same as Vice Commander Jing Yuheng's."

A single sentence made Jing Yuheng's eyes light up.

She looked up at Vice Hall Master White Wolf in surprise; Vice Hall Master White Wolf gave a faint smile.

Jing Yuheng smiled as well.

They exchanged smiles and nodded to each other.

"This is a gift Yuheng has brought for Vice Hall Master White Wolf."

He extended his hand, passing over a Dragon Blood Pill.

The White Wolf Vice Hall Master hadn't paid much attention, but after touching the Dragon Blood Pill, his expression changed.

"What is this?"

That fragrance, a single breath, made his cultivation waver.

The cultivation technique he practiced began to operate on its own, craving to swallow this pill.

Even his qi and blood surged, unable to… control that.

"Dragon Blood Pill." Jing Yuheng smiled faintly: "This is a gift from the Eldest Princess to the vice hall master."

The key point is, it was given by the Eldest Princess.

Do you like this gift?

The White Wolf Vice Hall Master put away the pill, clasped his hands, and said: "Please tell the Eldest Princess that White Wolf likes this gift."

Jing Yuheng laughed.

The goal was achieved.

The White Wolf Vice Hall Master is a smart person, seeing the situation clearly.

He knows who following would be best for them.

"The White Wolf Vice Hall Master likes it best; such pills will not be lacking in the future."

"Even better pills than this, the Eldest Princess also has."

In short, if you follow me, you will not lack benefits.

Pills, they are not lacking.

Hearing this, the White Wolf Vice Hall Master was overcome with excitement.

"From now on, whatever the Eldest Princess orders, White Wolf will certainly obey."

Having reached their level of cultivation, their pursuit is simple: to chase after a higher realm.

With great strength, everything will be theirs.

Without strength, all power is empty talk.

"I will relay this to the Eldest Princess."

Jing Yuheng rose, clasped his hands, and said: "Please ask the Azure Dragon Vice Hall Master to help persuade the White Wolf Vice Hall Master."

Another pill was given to the White Wolf Vice Hall Master as remuneration.

Give one more; this one is for the Azure Dragon Vice Hall Master.

Having done all this, Jing Yuheng turned and left.

The White Wolf Vice Hall Master looked at the two pills in his hand—third-grade pills—and with a gesture, there were three.

What Jing Yuheng said was not a lie.

The Azure Dragon Vice Hall Master stepped forward, picked up a Dragon Blood Pill, and his expression changed.

"This pill?"

Staring intently at the Dragon Blood Pill for a long time, he slowly said: "Refined from the blood of the Wild Dragon Snake, the pill refiner knows the snake's blood well, perfectly utilizing its properties—a top-tier third-grade pill."

"The Eldest Princess hides her depths; no wonder so many are willing to rally to her."

"With such a leader, who wouldn't want to follow?"

"For such pills, saying they'll be given means they'll be given—no stinginess at all."

Compared to the hall master, compared to Qihuang, the Eldest Princess is generous.