NOVEL NEXT Chapter 776 Is there still a need for this question?_1
Honglong emerged from behind the rockery with a look of helplessness on his face and looked at Yin Tian, "How did you know I was hiding behind the rockery?"
Honglong had intentionally hidden his presence to avoid detection.
However, as soon as Yin Tian arrived, he sensed Honglong's presence and even discovered him hiding behind the rockery!
"Isn't it obvious at a glance?"
Yin Tian shrugged his shoulders, "Go report to the King that I have urgent matters."
"No need, I am already aware."
The King's voice came from the entrance of the sleeping quarters.
Yin Tian looked up to see the King dressed in casual attire, standing at the top of the stairs with his hands clasped behind his back, watching him.
Yin Tian immediately strode up the stairs to face the King.
He first glanced around, ensuring there were no other suspicious individuals nearby, then leaned in close to the King's ear and whispered, "The Heretic Feng Shui Master is on the move again."
"What?"
The King furrowed his brow.
After hearing about the Heretic Feng Shui Master's plan from Yin Tian, the King had not an ounce of fondness for him.
Hearing now that the Heretic Feng Shui Master was stirring again, the King's expression grew solemn, "What's going on?"
"Let's go inside to talk; the walls have ears out here."
Yin Tian said.
The King gave Yin Tian a deep look and then nodded, "Fine, Honglong, guard this place and let no one approach."
"Understood!"
Honglong respectfully responded, taking his place below the stairs, his piercing gaze continuously sweeping the area.
Yin Tian closed the door and approached the King, "The Heretic Feng Shui Masters have always been extremely cunning; ordinary tricks won't fool them, so I need you, King, to help me put on a play."
"What play?"
"The play of the King's demise."
A glint of cunning flashed in Yin Tian's eyes.
"Hmm?"
The King narrowed his eyes, looking at Yin Tian intently.
"Feigned death."
Yin Tian elaborated, "King, you alone suppress the nation's Dragon Vein and Fortune. Those Heretic Feng Shui Masters, to succeed, must first eliminate you. In doing so, with the dragon headless, they can then install a new emperor amidst the chaos."
"So, I need you to pretend to be deceased and then let the news spread inadvertently."
"And then you will closely monitor those Heretic Feng Shui Masters on the outside..."
The King, having attained his position, was naturally no fool; he quickly grasped Yin Tian's method, "And then you'll capture all of them in one fell swoop."
"Yes."
Yin Tian nodded slowly, "But the play must be convincing, so real that everyone besides you and me believes it. Only then will those Heretic Feng Shui Masters be convinced."
"But as you said, I suppress the Dragon Vein and Fortune of the nation. Even if we fake my death and release the news, wouldn't anyone with Feng Shui Skill be able to tell that there's nothing wrong with me?"
"You don't need to worry about that, King."
Yin Tian shook his head and smiled at the King, "You just need to cooperate with me."
The King pondered deeply.
A few minutes later, he finally nodded slowly, "If it's to eradicate this cancer, I shall join you in this act!"
"Good!"
Yin Tian nodded, then took a pill from his pocket, "This Breath-Sealing Pill I crafted two days ago can reduce your breathing and heartbeat to the lowest level, making you appear as if you're truly dead."
Two days ago...
The King blinked, then a resigned smile appeared on his face, "You had already thought of this method earlier, and you've even roped me into your calculations."
Yin Tian chuckled, "Initially, it was just an idea, so I crafted this pill as a precaution. I never expected it to come into use so soon."
"Alright, since you already have a plan, I shall let you call the shots."
The King reached out and took the Breath-Sealing Pill from Yin Tian's hand, "Is this thing really that miraculous?"
"Yes."
Yin Tian nodded slowly, "Within three days, there's no way you could awaken. It's as though you truly have passed away."
"Sigh..."
The King let out a soft sigh, "I never thought there would come a day when I would have to use my own death to lure the enemy out."
"Consider it a preview."
Yin Tian said with a smile.
King: "..."
Is this something that one can "preview"?
Then, looking very serious, the King said to Yin Tian, "Can nobody else know about this? Honglong has followed me since he was a child; surely he wouldn't betray me."
"But as you said, surely he wouldn't."
Yin Tian shook his head, speaking earnestly, "One must never be too careful. It's best if only you and I know about this."
"Do I need to be on guard against you?"
The King suddenly asked.
Yin Tian was taken aback, then smiled at the King, "By accepting the Breath-Sealing Pill I gave you, it means you have already placed your trust in me."
"Do you still need to ask that question, King?"