After Li Chengfeng, Zhao Feiyue, and the Crown Prince left the forest, Zhao Feiyue flew into the sky to take a closer look. They were now even further away from Cheng 'an.
"We're only about twenty li away from Taiyang …" Zhao Feiyue said helplessly when she landed. "But Taiyang is the only way to Cheng 'an."
The Crown Prince asked curiously, "Why don't we fly there?"
"No!" Li Chengfeng and Zhao Feiyue said in unison.
Zhao Feiyue asked in return, "Third Brother, do you know who tried to assassinate you?"
The Crown Prince shook his head. "I don't know. I only know that many guards died to protect me …"
Zhao Feiyue said seriously, "From what we've seen, we can be sure that one of the ten great devils, the Thundercloud Demon, participated in the assassination. But according to Gong … Junior Brother Chengfeng's description, there's another person we can be sure of. It's another unknown but very powerful evil sect, the Thousand Evil Sect."
The Crown Prince's expression became serious as well. His brows were tightly furrowed as if he was storing up anger. However, he had a good upbringing. Only a hint of anger appeared in his eyes, but his expression did not show it.
The Crown Prince asked, "Then what should we do?"
Zhao Feiyue said, "The best way is to go to Tai 'an first, then find a way to take the official train to Anzhou, then transfer to Cheng' an."
Li Chengfeng shook his head. "The official train to Tai 'an must be heavily guarded. If we go there now, we'll be walking right into a trap."
The Crown Prince thought for a moment. "Then can we go to Tai 'an, find a way to rent a carriage, or follow the convoy to Cheng' an?"
Li Chengfeng sucked in a breath of cold air. He knew that if he left like this, who knew how long it would take? Plus, who knew what would happen if he stayed here for too long?
Li Chengfeng could not help but say, "I think the Crown Prince's men must be frantically searching for the Crown Prince's whereabouts. If we meet them, we'll be able to escape."
As he spoke, he looked at the Crown Prince and said, "Your Highness has been operating for many years. It shouldn't be that you don't even have the strength to resist the assassination forces, right?"
The Crown Prince shook his head, his expression filled with pain and doubt. "Very few people know of my whereabouts. Furthermore, this assassination has obviously been planned for a long time. From the people by my side to the people below me, it's very likely that they've been bribed.
I don't know who to trust. I can only choose … to trust no one. "As he spoke, he glanced at Zhao Feiyue and smiled," Except for little sister. "
The Crown Prince glanced at Li Chengfeng and smiled. "And you … I'm so sorry. May I know your name?"
The Crown Prince naturally knew of Chengfeng's identity and background. Previously, when Chengfeng and the others passed by the Divine Capital, Zhao Feiyue's abnormal reaction had already alarmed many people. Those who were observant had already investigated Chengfeng thoroughly and even guessed 80% of his possible identity. However, since there was no evidence or benefits, no one had revealed it yet.
The Crown Prince was no exception. He had already investigated Li Chengfeng. Ever since he found out that Li Chengfeng was the descendant of Li Yue, one of the country's founding fathers, he no longer objected to the two of them being together.
After all, if the two of them could form a good relationship, it would be a great story for the Daqi Kingdom.
However, knowledge and etiquette were two different things. They still needed to show their sincerity.
Li Chengfeng bowed solemnly. "Li Chengfeng of Hidden Sword Court!"
The Crown Prince and Zhao Feiyue looked at Li Chengfeng, their expressions changing slightly. They both realised that Li Chengfeng had completely regarded himself as a member of Hidden Sword Court.
His sense of belonging to Hidden Sword Court had even surpassed his sense of belonging to the Cleansing Moon Sect!
In other words, from an emotional point of view, he was already a cultivator through and through.
The Crown Prince looked at Li Chengfeng meaningfully, then bowed slightly. "I am the Crown Prince of Daqi, Zhao Hanqing."
Li Chengfeng paused, then blurted out, "Who hasn't died since ancient times? The Zhao Hanqing who left a loyal heart reflected in history?"
The Crown Prince's expression changed, his eyes widening as he mumbled, "Who hasn't died since ancient times? The Zhao Hanqing who left a loyal heart reflected in history?"
The Crown Prince looked like he was possessed. He stood there in a daze, unmoving. His eyes stared straight ahead, his hands trembling slightly. His eyes reddened as if they were about to burst into tears.
Li Chengfeng looked at Zhao Feiyue in shock. Zhao Feiyue had a strange expression on her face as well. She lowered her voice and whispered into Li Chengfeng's ear, "Third Brother has been obsessed with literature ever since he was young."
Li Chengfeng understood, thinking, 'So he's a hipster?'
The Crown Prince snapped out of his daze and studied Li Chengfeng from head to toe, as if this was his first time meeting this person. His eyes shone with admiration as he tidied his robes and bowed deeply to Li Chengfeng, looking even more solemn than before!
The Crown Prince said happily and gratefully, "The Sage once said, 'If you hear the Dao in the morning, you can die without regrets!'
Today, I've heard the Dao that I've been searching for for so long!
One word from you is worth more than a thousand books!
One word from the Sage is worth more than a thousand books!
Wouldn't all scholars be ashamed of themselves? "
Li Chengfeng smiled bitterly to himself, feeling guilty. He quickly moved to the side to avoid the bow and returned the bow. "I wouldn't dare. Your Highness's understanding is enough to show your sincerity. It is a blessing to the people of this world!"
The Crown Prince said seriously, "The Sage once said, 'To cultivate one's moral integrity, to govern the country, and to bring peace to the world.'
Although Li Chengfeng looked respectful, he was indifferent inside. After all, who didn't know how to speak superficially?
Although he was reluctant, Li Chengfeng had no other choice. They could not openly fly through the air because the other party was too powerful. Flying in like that would only make them easy targets for the other party.
They could only walk to Tai 'an, then sneak into Tai' an before finding a way to board a carriage to Cheng 'an.
Fortunately, Zhao Feiyue was good at illusions. After putting on some makeup for Li Chengfeng and Zhao Hanqing, she cast an illusion spell on them. Li Chengfeng and Zhao Hanqing turned into a fat coachman and a short, skinny businessman respectively. Zhao Feiyue, on the other hand, disguised herself as a servant and followed behind Zhao Hanqing.
Along the way, Zhao Hanqing chatted with Li Chengfeng about the classics of the Sage and the famous poems of the past dynasties. His attitude towards Li Chengfeng had obviously changed. From the initial scrutiny, to recognition but distance, to now respect and passion. Li Chengfeng was not used to this.
Fortunately, Li Chengfeng knew how to keep a low profile. Along the way, he listened more and spoke less. Occasionally, he would say one or two sentences but they were always on point. This impressed Zhao Hanqing.
Zhao Feiyue followed quietly, occasionally tilting her head to look at Li Chengfeng conversing with her Third Brother with a gentle gaze. Although they were in the wilderness, although they were in a mess, although they were walking on foot, this was the best time and memory of Zhao Feiyue's less than twenty years of life.
The three of them chatted and walked for about four hours. What impressed Li Chengfeng was that the Crown Prince's physique was rather strong. He walked as fast as he could and did not seem tired at all.