Chapter 526: Is It Still Not Too Late to Commit Suicide Now?

"Thirteenth Imperial Prince!"

"Please, take a seat!"

In the governor's mansion, on an open courtyard.

In the center was a massive array barrier; one side held twenty to thirty seats.

There weren't many seats.

This wasn't a fighting arena—just a temporary venue set up for today's contest.

"Thank you!" Thirteenth Imperial Prince Liang Liang Zhiyan sat down slowly and said, "Governor Pu, you've gone to too much trouble!"

"It's my duty!" Governor Pu chuckled, sitting beside him. "This is a newly crafted third-rank array, built specifically for today's match!"

"Your Highness should still warn the contestants to be cautious—He Tianya is not someone to be trifled with!"

"Though he's only at the third layer of Golden Core, he possesses a variant Thunder Spirit Root—his combat power is extremely formidable!"

"He might actually win!"

"Hehehe!" The thirteenth prince laughed. "Win or lose—it doesn't matter…"

"Actually… I have my own plan."

His goal was never about winning or losing.

If he won, Su Zhen would leave Tiannan City.

Was that really his intention?

Impossible…

What Liang Liang Zhiyan wanted was Su Zhen herself.

Back in the Five Dragon Gully's secret realm, he had fallen instantly in love with her—her figure had entranced him.

Unfortunately, after the Five Dragon Gully secret realm ended, he lost all trace of her; no matter how hard he searched, he found nothing.

Otherwise, with his status, he would never have let her slip away.

Now, exiled to Tiannan City, he'd finally encountered Su Zhen again—yet when they met, this woman was already another man's wife.

And she had a child.

This broke Liang Liang Zhiyan's heart; he swore to kill Su Zhen's husband, but after extensive inquiries, he uncovered not a single clue.

But it didn't matter.

Though flawed, this woman must still be obtained.

Hence today's contest.

If he won, Su Zhen would leave Tiannan City—but that was only a temporary measure.

Once she left, he would take control of her.

If he lost, Su Zhen could remain in Tiannan City.

That was fine too—given his current power, if he merely gripped Su Zhen's weakness—He Tianya—he could force her to submit in an instant?

"Actually, I've recently uncovered some news!" Governor Pu spoke up.

"Oh?" Liang Liang Zhiyan asked. "What news?"

Governor Pu said, "I discovered that Su Zhen once had a spiritual partner. Later, he was poisoned by a fire toxin, so she risked everything to enter the Five Dragon Gully secret realm, hoping to obtain a ten-thousand-year ice marrow!"

"Unfortunately, her husband still died."

"So we suspect this He Tianya is the child left behind by that dead man."

Liang Liang Zhiyan nodded. "So that's how it is!"

The man was dead?

Hehe… that's even better.

A widow and orphan, helpless—how could I not crush you now?

"Your Highness!"

"Your Excellency!"

"Your Excellency, greetings!"

Many prominent figures from Tiannan City had also arrived.

They all wanted to curry favor with Liang Liang Zhiyan during this opportunity.

Though he was a fallen prince, he was still a prince after all.

Now, all resources in Tiannan City belonged to Liang Liang Zhiyan—including the major merchant guilds!

"Take your seats…"

The thirteenth prince bowed to the crowd. "Thank you all for coming—I'll remember this favor."

Everyone sat down in a rush.

All twenty-plus seats were filled.

"Oh no!" Governor Pu said. "We've filled every seat—what if Su Zhen arrives and has nowhere to sit?"

"Someone, bring more chairs!"

"No, no, no!" The Grand Elder of the Tiannan Merchant Guild stood up. "Governor, don't bother—when Su Zhen arrives, just have her sit on His Highness's lap!"

"Hahahaha!"

The crowd erupted in laughter.

Liang Liang Zhiyan stroked his chin. "That's not a bad idea… Hahahaha…"

Amid the crowd's lewd laughter, a large carriage rolled up.

He Tianya had arrived.

He was the first to jump down.

Then came Su Zhen!

As soon as Su Zhen stepped off the carriage, the Tiannan Merchant Guild's Grand Elder hurried over. "Lady Su—quickly, come here! His Highness says you may sit on his lap!"

"Hahahaha!"

The crowd burst into laughter again.

He Tianya's face flushed with fury; his teeth ground together.

"Don't rush," Su Zhen placed a hand on her son's shoulder. "Soon, they'll beg on their knees for your forgiveness."

Then He He Pingsheng stepped slowly down from the carriage.

He said nothing.

His appearance was ordinary.

Instantly, every eye turned to him.

"Who is that?"

"Hey… could this be Su Zhen's husband?"

"So plain-looking—Su Zhen wouldn't have chosen him!"

"Wait… I can't sense his cultivation level?"

All present froze in shock—except Thirteenth Prince Liang Liang Zhiyan, whose legs went weak.

Thud…

He collapsed to his knees before He He Pingsheng.

He He Pingsheng… He Tianya… Of course… why didn't I think of this?

Damn it!

Damn it!

This is He He Pingsheng's son?

Dead… dead… I'm finished today.

Seeing the prince trembling on the ground, everyone else was stunned: Who the hell is this?

"Father… please," He Tianya bowed to He He Pingsheng. "After my match, I beg your guidance."

"Hmm."

He He Pingsheng didn't even glance at Liang Liang Zhiyan; he walked straight to the seating area.

His gaze swept over the crowd.

Governor Pu scrambled to vacate his seat. "That… please… please sit!"

Joke?

The man who made a prince kneel in silence couldn't possibly be ordinary!

He He Pingsheng sat down.

Su Zhen sat gracefully beside him.

The match hadn't begun.

He He Pingsheng's eyes finally settled on Liang Liang Zhiyan: "Liang Liang Zhiyan… long time no see. I heard your entire household—136 souls—came with you to Tiannan City?"

Liang Liang Zhiyan trembled violently. "I was wrong…"

"If I kill myself now, will you spare my family?"

He He Pingsheng nodded. "Yes."

Clang…

Liang Liang Zhiyan didn't hesitate—he drew his sword and cleanly drove it through his own throat.

It pierced in through the throat and exited the back of his neck.

Blood surged forth.

His body thudded to the ground and began convulsing.

This sight terrified everyone into urinating themselves.

Hisssss…

Who exactly is this person?

He appears, and the Thirteenth Imperial Prince is so terrified he commits suicide on the spot?

He was a prince of the Liang Kingdom, a Commandery Prince of Tiannan City.

He He Pingsheng's gaze swept over the others and said, "Who else wishes to take their own life? Now is your chance!"