Chapter 1269: First Volume, Chapter 1269: The Most Poisonous Emperor

First Volume, Chapter 1269: The Most Poisonous Emperor's Heart

Only Wu Heli remained on the scene; his Breaking the Cauldrons and Sinking the Boats, risking his life, had ultimately become a joke.

Facing Qin Feng's elite Tianji Camp Guards, Wu Heli's every assault was like Beidi War Tactics.

Wu Heli would never become Qin Feng's prisoner; he raised his halberd shaft and launched a suicidal attack against the Tianji Camp Guards, hoping they would simply kill him.

"Die!"

"Qin Feng, even as a ghost, I won't let you go!"

Wu Heli charged furiously at the Tianji Camp Guard before him, but the guard made no counterattack—instead, he raised his Shield and advanced, slamming straight into Wu Heli's halberd tip.

Due to the mutual force, the halberd shaft could not withstand such impact and snapped abruptly.

The next instant, Wu Heli was pinned to the ground by three guards.

They didn't even need to press hard; clad in Armor, merely leaning their weight onto Wu Heli rendered him immobile.

Wu Heli's eyes were bloodshot, filled with veins, as he roared continuously.

"Kill me!"

"Kill me!"

"Qin Feng, do with me as you please—cut me, chop me, whatever!"

Logically, someone like Wu Heli, a violent thug, would merit no hesitation from Qin Feng—he'd simply order him beheaded.

But Qin Feng now felt something strange: no matter how Wu Heli had survived and escaped Qilian Mountain, he should have hidden, not come here deliberately seeking revenge.

Qin Feng wanted to understand Wu Heli's motive, so he ordered the Tianji Camp Guards to bind him.

Watching Wu Heli finally captured, Qin Feng felt one matter resolved.

"We've known each other a long time. Back in Nan Jing, I spent considerable effort tracking you down."

"Tell me, why abandon your chance at life and come here to die?"

In response to Qin Feng's question, as expected, Wu Heli refused to cooperate—he stared at Qin Feng with bitter hatred, viewing him as a Blood Feud.

Beyond that, he refused to utter another word.

Though Qin Feng had known Wu Heli for years, this was his first close encounter with him.

Seeing Wu Heli's refusal, Qin Feng showed no urgency; he squatted before Wu Heli, staring into his face at point-blank range.

"Previously, to capture you, I dispatched the Brocade Clothing Corps to Yuezhao Kingdom to investigate your whereabouts and family."

"You still have a wife and two children, correct?"

Qin Feng had long possessed accurate information about Wu Heli, yet taken no further action.

After all, even if Wu Heli's crimes were heinous, they did not extend to his family.

Moreover, according to the Imperial Spy's Military Intelligence Report, Wu Heli's family were humble commoners: his wife earned a living by mending clothes, and his two daughters, though grown, remained unmarried and worked the land at home.

Wu Heli had spent years in the military; after suffering defeat, he deserted and fled all the way to Shedynasty to make his way.

In short, Wu Heli's actions were all aimed at rising above others and securing a better life for his family.

His intentions were noble, yet that did not lessen his grave crimes.

Hearing Qin Feng mention his family, Wu Heli assumed Qin Feng was threatening him and let out a hoarse, furious roar.

"Qin Feng, you beast, you so-called North Border King—you're a scoundrel!"

"Take it out on me! Why travel thousands of miles to harm my family?"

What?

Hearing Wu Heli's words, Qin Feng frowned slightly.

"When did I ever lay a hand on your family?"

Wu Heli gnashed his teeth, longing to devour Qin Feng alive.

"I managed to lead my men out of Qilian Mountain alive—thanks to heaven's mercy. But the moment I left Qilian Mountain, I heard the horror."

"My wife and children—all dead by unnatural means!"

"You bastard, I'll kill you!"

Feeling the hatred in Wu Heli's gaze, Qin Feng instantly understood—and sneered.

"I thought you were clever, yet you're just as foolish."

"Do you really believe every Imperial Spy in Heaven and Earth can match the Brocade Clothing Corps?"

"Do you know how much manpower, resources, and wealth I invested to build the Brocade Clothing Corps?"

"Throughout Heaven and Earth, only the Brocade Clothing Corps could uncover your information and deliver it back to Shedynasty in such a short time."

"Even the famed Black Commandants of Shedynasty's past, or the long-buried Northern Di Night Owls, could never have accomplished it."

Saying this, Qin Feng stood up, looking down upon Wu Heli with pity in his eyes.

"Fool, you've been deceived!"

Wu Heli froze, then glared at Qin Feng with furious, gritted teeth.

"Lies! You're the one deceiving me!"

Qin Feng snorted in disdain. "Deceiving you?"

"If I had truly harmed your family, what would I have to hide? You're just a Rebel—why would I bother lying to you?"

"Do I want you? Or your wealth?"

Hearing this, Wu Heli fell silent.

Qin Feng was right: Qin Feng's control over manpower and wealth rivaled even Shedynasty's imperial court.

To Qin Feng, Wu Heli was nothing but an ant.

Seeing Wu Heli's silence, Qin Feng lost interest in him and prepared to let him die with clarity.

"How far is Yuezhao Kingdom from Shedynasty? How far from Nan Jing?"

"During this period, how many Guan Ka must be passed, and how many setbacks must be endured?"

"Without a strong Intelligence Organization, by the time the news reaches your ears, half a year at the least, a full year at the most."

"How were you able to get the news the very first moment? Anyone with half a brain knows what's going on!"

"Let's say, for the sake of argument, that your family really did die — it has nothing to do with me. Even if I, Qin Feng, had no bottom line at all, I would absolutely never lay a hand on unarmed women and children."

Wu Heli's resentful gaze gradually subsided. Realizing that Qin Feng had not killed his family at all, he let out a long breath of relief.

"Since my family is unharmed, then having fallen into your hands, I wasn't planning to live anyway."

"Go ahead."

Qin Feng naturally had not the slightest bit of pity for Wu Heli. With a casual wave of his hand, he handed Wu Heli over to Zhao Zhenhai to deal with.

Zhao Zhenhai drew his Waist Saber, strode toward Wu Heli, and before making his move, demanded in a loud voice: "Who did you hear say that the King of Qin killed your family?"

Wu Heli hung his head, already prepared to stretch out his neck for the blade.

Although saying anything now was meaningless, considering the other party had deceived him, he naturally would not help cover for them.

He blurted out without hesitation: "Black Guard Captain."

The Waist Saber Zhao Zhenhai had already raised came to an abrupt halt.

Qin Feng also stopped in his tracks, slowly turned to look at Wu Heli, his eyes full of astonishment.

"Who did you say?"

Wu Heli answered without the slightest hesitation: "You heard right — it's Black Guard Captain!"