Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 98: A Test Will Tell

Jiang Feng specifically chose the same type of arrow that he used to shoot the book for Wu Tianxiong back then.

Though they were common arrows.

But the strength with which Jiang Feng shot them was not something a normal person could imitate.

It was easy for Wu Tianxiong to make the connection.

"Why does he want to kill me?"

Looking at the wound on her shoulder and the disheveled hair, Chu Yuyan’s expression was grim.

"I’m not yet sure whether the person who wants to kill you is the same one who sent the ledger to me. Everything still needs to be reported to the master to understand what’s going on."

Wu Tianxiong said.

He was not entirely confident.

"Hmm, I’ll go with you."

Chu Yuyan followed along.

The other party’s whereabouts were mysterious, his archery skill was exceptional, and he enjoyed ambushing from a distance. Chu Yuyan was genuinely worried about her situation.

"Alright."

Wu Tianxiong also realized the seriousness of the matter.

He immediately contacted people to escort Chu Yuyan away.

The next day.

After finishing his work, the Second Prince returned to the secluded yet comfortable courtyard.

The old servant dutifully brewed a bowl of Qi and Blood Replenishing Soup for the Second Prince.

The Second Prince finished the soup.

And then began writing.

The old servant stood nearby and immediately said, "News from the Dark Hall indicates that Han Dong’s associate, Xiao Ran, is the most suspicious."

The Second Prince continued writing.

The old servant continued, "Ever since Han Dong took office at Zhenbei Prison, she rarely leaves and spends her days immersed in cultivation and hardly interacts with people. However, in recent months, she has been getting a bit close to a young prison guard named Jiang Feng, treating him as a younger brother and even lending him her identity token to browse books at the academy."

"Oh?"

The Second Prince was surprised.

He knew how precious the opportunity was to enter the academy to study.

Despite Han Dong’s position, she could only enter twice a year and otherwise has to earn merits for another chance.

"The young prison guard is well-behaved, usually not causing any trouble, and has a good reputation within the prison. He used the opportunity given by Han Dong to spend an entire day at the academy studying the Tai Chi Longevity Skill. At the time, the Heir of Prince Jing kindly reminded him, but he ignored it."

The old servant said.

"The Celestial Extreme Technique is indeed tempting, but Han Dong wouldn’t consider a fool as her younger brother."

The Second Prince said.

"I thought so too, so I arranged manpower for a thorough investigation. But unexpectedly, the young prison guard, due to a misunderstanding, was almost killed by Xiao Ran’s kick and is currently recuperating at the Prince Zhennan’s Mansion."

The old servant said.

"What misunderstanding?"

The Second Prince felt puzzled.

"The young prison guard invited Han Dong to release lanterns, wanting to become sworn siblings and confirm their sibling relationship. Xiao Ran mistakenly thought he was a toad lusting after a swan and heavily kicked him."

The old servant explained.

His expression was calm, not showing joy or anger.

"Hahaha!"

The Second Prince couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Han Dong must be furious with Xiao Ran."

The old servant nodded and said, "To calm Han Dong’s anger, Xiao Ran took the young prison guard back to the mansion for recuperation and later apologized to Han Dong, but was chased out of Zhenbei Prison by Han Dong."

"And right after Xiao Ran left Zhenbei Prison, the courtesan Chu Yuyan from the Sun and Moon Building was attacked, almost shot to death by a barrage of arrows. The attacker’s archery skill was formidable, with terrifying power; each arrow could pierce through wooden stakes."

The old servant shifted the conversation.

"Brothers from the Dark Hall went to investigate, and the arrows and strength matched exactly with those used to kill Ning Hongzhuo."

The old servant added.

"Fourth Uncle, are you suggesting?"

The Second Prince sensed something amiss.

"It’s hard to say..." The old servant shook his head and slowly said, "Eyes at Zhenbei Prison reported that Chu Yuyan once sent a maidservant by carriage to take the young prison guard Jiang Feng from the prison gate."

The day after Jiang Feng was taken, Han Dong sent the ledger over. When the Crown Prince returned the ledger to the Seventh Prince, it wasn’t long before Chu Yuyan’s maidservant went back to the prison to find the young prison guard and pass him something, now seeming to be the ledger without a doubt."

The old servant finished speaking and stood quietly, letting the Second Prince ponder.

"Old Qi must have heard from my side and thought the person sending him the ledger was Han Dong, attempting to win over Han Dong through the young prison guard. Little did he know, Han Dong would send the ledger to me, even more unexpectedly, I returned the ledger to him, so he sent someone to return the ledger to Han Dong, intending to force Han Dong to make a choice between me and him."

The Second Prince analyzed after thinking.

The old servant nodded without speaking.

The Second Prince put down the brush and slowly sat in the chair.

Reflecting on the current situation.

And the scheming over the past year or two.

He seemed to have understood something crucial.

"Over the years, King Zhennan has been commanding troops outside, guarding the National Gate, and we’ve had conflicts over grain provisions. If Xiao Ran attempts to make some minor moves here in Dragon Capital to weaken my influence in the court, it’s not impossible."

The Second Prince mused.

"Raised by Xiao Zhan, Xiao Ran excels in riding and shooting, with skilled spear techniques, a straightforward and courageous personality, and his prowess has always been above Han Dong."

The old servant reminded.

"His affection for Han Dong and the wish to take her away from Dragon Capital is well-known throughout the city. Given his temperament, if he knows Han Dong is being pressured by Old Qi, during his moment of frustration without a vent, he might indeed warn Old Qi through Chu Yuyan."

The Second Prince said seriously.

"Currently, these are only theories, and there’s no hard evidence that it’s Xiao Ran."

The old servant said.

"Whether it’s him, sending someone to test him will reveal."

The Second Prince tapped on the table.

"This old servant will arrange it now."

The old servant left.

As night fell.

Xiao Ran practiced his spear alone in the back garden.

Chased away by Han Dong.

He was in a melancholy mood.

Early today, he again invited the physician back to promptly heal Jiang Feng.

As soon as Jiang Feng recovers, he can take him to Zhenbei Prison to find Han Dong.

Now he could only vent his anger and longing for Han Dong through his spear techniques.

The silver spear danced so tightly that not even the wind could penetrate it.

His murderous intent was fully displayed.

As if each stroke could pierce through a rock garden.

The momentum was grandiose.

Gun Essence surged.

Servants within the mansion dared not approach him.

"Who?"

Suddenly, Xiao Ran felt an unusual presence approaching.

A shadow, wielding a Spring Saber, infiltrated the mansion, charging toward him.

"Boom!"

Xiao Ran was both astonished and delighted.

At a loss for an outlet, someone came to deliver themselves to death.

A Counterattack spear thrust forward.

Using full strength, breaking through the opponent’s sword net, aiming for his face.

Unexpectedly, the opponent’s body technique was remarkable, seeming to fly close to the ground, tapping lightly to distance himself from Xiao Ran.

"The master wants me to test his archery skills, not engage in direct confrontation."

The man in black thought to himself.

He glanced at the garden and noticed an archery range.

Intentionally rushed there.

"Where are you going?"

Xiao Ran thought the opponent wanted to escape.

Primordial Power infused into the spear, he hurled it, realizing the opponent’s body technique surpassed his own and hindering pursuit, he consecutively threw guards’ spears.

The man’s technique was elusive, shifting left and right unpredictably, repeatedly evading. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

He arrived at the archery range.

Turning to face the approaching Xiao Ran, about to provoke him.

"Swish swish swish swish!"

Arrows flew toward him.

Shot by the mansion’s archers.

He looked down upon them.

"Hmm, something’s amiss?"

But at that moment, he felt among the arrow rain, there was one arrow, extraordinarily terrifying, as though it could end his life.