Master of Strange Dao

But here, being summoned is completely normal.

Song Chengyue is not foolish; even if choosing sides is inevitable, now is not the time.

If he takes a stand now, even a slight hint will be his downfall.

Why not just lie low for now? He has not gone mad.

As Song Chengyue left, the Second Prince's smile faded, and he sat there quietly.

Beside the Second Prince, a eunuch poured tea and spoke in a low voice.

"Your Highness, this Song doesn't know what's good for him; he might not pledge allegiance to you.

There are already rumors that Song has disgraced Your Highness, so..."

Before finishing their words, the Second Prince glanced at the eunuch, who swallowed the rest of them.

"I do not need him to ally with me, as long as he doesn't lean towards the Crown Prince.

You've been with me since childhood; I keep you by my side to convey my messages.

Not to let you take initiative and misinterpret my intentions.

Should this happen again, your whole family will commit suicide."

The eunuch fell to the ground kneeling, trembling.

"I was wrong."

"Now that you know your mistake, why are you still here? Go do what you need to do."

The eunuch bowed and hurriedly departed.

He checked the items Song Chengyue successfully brought back.

Then opened a sealed box, took an item from a hidden compartment, and left.

This was a small trick he added, intending to cause a little trouble for Song Chengyue.

But evidently, the Second Prince had already seen through his scheme.

Inside the tent, the Second Prince waved to someone at his side.

"Go, take care of that man."

A shadow quietly left in the darkness.

The Second Prince took out a book, reading very attentively, noting changes in the Southern Coast over the years.

After the Southern Sea stabilized, there was immense profit at stake.

The Southern Sea is unlike the East Sea, where various forces have solidified, making changes costly.

But the Southern Sea is different; whoever secures a foothold can claim the rewards.

Gaining resources, snatching even a small piece, is enough to sustain a Ninth Tier resource.

The eunuch completed his tasks and returned to the small tent, his figure suddenly frozen still.

A hooded figure silently appeared, taking out a small blade, gently stabbing from behind.

The sharp knife precisely delinks skin and flesh, skinning alive.

When reaching the head, painstaking care is taken to remove the hair and facial features.

Upon completion, they carefully processed and washed with Spiritual Medicine Jade Liquid, inscribing numerous runes within the skin.

Then the hooded man disrobed, standing bare, revealing a head resembling a White Water Egg.

Slowly, the person donned the freshly made Painted Skin, the skin's features twisting, continuously adjusting.

A moment later, an identical eunuch appeared.

He attempted a smile, feeling somewhat awkward, continuing to practice against the skinned eunuch, feeding Spiritual Medicine to keep him alive.

An hour later, he waved his hand, took the eunuch who was not yet dead, dressed, and walked out humbly.

Upon reaching the tent, he respectfully paid his respects.

"Your Highness, everything has been taken care of. It was my own initiative."

He presented an item with both hands.

The Second Prince glanced at it, slightly shaking his head.

"Truly deserving death, trying to frame Song Chengyue was truly a frame against me."

The Second Prince scrutinized the identical eunuch, from aura to posture, flawless.

"Excellent, you will replace him from now on."

"Yes, Your Highness."

"How goes the matter with my elder brother?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, the arrangement has begun; Your Highness can rest assured."

"I cannot rest assured."

"Your Highness, everything needs balance, it isn't that simple, nor without flaws.

The Emperor is about to enter seclusion, Your Highness's position is stable; even though the Crown Prince is the regent, he cannot harm Your Highness."

"This is currently the best outcome."

"Hm." The Second Prince nodded, remaining neutral: "Go about your business."

The eunuch departed, dealing with affairs left by the former eunuch.

The Second Prince sat and continued reading, but this time changed to an ancient tome.

It recorded matters related to the Mother River, presently on the page concerning the Mother River God.

These records, unavailable to Song Chengyue, are a unique copy inherited from the Ancient Era.

The book's material was made of special substances, appearing merely worn today.

A moment later, he put away the ancient tome, gazing westward, seemingly envisioning the Mother River, pondering.

Mother River, River God, huh, these people really think they're well hidden.

If you conflict with my goal, don't blame me for being harsh.

Without the River God, a new River God will be appointed; within Daqian territory, no one can be entirely unchecked.

...

Yu Ziqing flew to the Eastern Coast of Dali, without searching excessively, randomly asking someone for directions sufficed.

Upon arrival, no need for further searching, the Great Demon was dissected, even at a distance one could sense the intense Qi-Blood and demon qi.

When he arrived, the enormous giant shark demon had its skin completely removed, with about half of the flesh and blood segmented.

Efficiency was not high at all.

At a glance, unsurprisingly, all laborers were struggling folks.

A dead tiger's majesty lingers, the demon's Qi-Blood potent, demon qi abundant, such tasks general Qi Refining cultivators cannot manage.