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The King clearly understood Ke Qinghong’s intention; he wasn’t truly trying to keep Ye Xunhuan alive, but rather keep him alive at this moment!

Because with Ye Xunhuan alive, the King couldn’t spare enough time to find Ke Qinghong, let alone deal with him.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that with Ye Xunhuan alive, Ke Qinghong has an extra layer of security.

In such a scenario, how could Ke Qinghong possibly let anything happen to Ye Xunhuan, or allow the King to kill him?

However, the King also understood that if Ke Qinghong really replaced him, then Ke Qinghong would definitely do what he is doing now—he would kill Ye Xunhuan.

Ke Qinghong wanted to use Ye Xunhuan to perfectly hide himself, to seize the opportunity to continue lurking and make his move. How could the King give him such an opportunity?

Therefore, the King would absolutely not stop; he would continue. If Ke Qinghong wanted to upend everything, he would have to see if he had the capability.

Upon hearing the King’s words, Xiao Jiangnan immediately understood his meaning.

This meant to continue taking action, and also implicating the people of the Jun family to take action. This time, Ye Xunhuan is truly doomed, and perhaps even Ke Qinghong will be wholly exposed to everyone’s view.

If Ke Qinghong is also exposed, then the King will not be passive at all; instead, he will be in a dominant position.

After all, the hidden dangers are the scariest; the saying goes ’moving openly like a bright light, hiding darkly like arrows are hard to defend against’—it’s the same logic.

"King, what do you need me to do..."

The King gently shook his head and said, "You just need to recuperate well, the remaining matters, I will handle myself."

Although the King could be somewhat despicable and unscrupulous in achieving his purpose, it must be acknowledged that he treats those around him well.

Otherwise, Xiao Jiangnan wouldn’t be so loyal to the King.

"King, I..."

Xiao Jiangnan just opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but the King interrupted directly: "Jiangnan, I know what you mean, but right now, recovering is of paramount importance. Take care of your health, I will have many things needing you in the future."

Xiao Jiangnan’s face suddenly filled with gratitude: "Okay, I’ll get well first, then help you with your tasks!"

The King nodded: "You get some rest, I’ll attend to other matters."

"Off you go!"

The King didn’t linger here any longer and directly got up and left.

...

Meanwhile, in the Xiahou family!

Xiahao Yunting’s face was gloomy, filled with anger, his eyes flickering with a chilling gleam that made one’s heart palpitate.

The King’s orders had reached Xiahao Yunting’s ears, making him aware that Ye Xunhuan had killed Xun Wanli and also gave Xiahao Yunting a deadline to take Ye Xunhuan to the Protector’s headquarters for punishment!

If not, Xiahao Yunting didn’t even have to think to know what would happen.

Sitting beside Xiahao Yunting were Mu Shuyi, Qiu Shuihan, and Xiahou Yutong!

At this moment, they also knew of the King’s orders and understood that the King was pushing them into a corner!

"Dad, you must not do this; Xunhuan absolutely cannot be handed over to the King!" Xiahou Yutong said worriedly and anxiously to Xiahao Yunting: "If really handed over, then he certainly will not have a chance to survive."

Xiahao Yunting exhaled heavily: "I am well aware of that, but do you think if I don’t do this, the King won’t have a backup plan?"

With those words, a bitter expression spread across Xiahao Yunting’s face, his eyes filled with helplessness.

He had known the King not just for a day or two, not just for a year or two; he was very clear about what sort of person the King was.

The King dared to declare such bold statements now, which means no matter what Xiahao Yunting does, the result will be the same.

"Old man, no matter what, we absolutely must not take Xunhuan to the Protector’s headquarters; let the King come himself if he dares." Mu Shuyi immediately snorted coldly and said: "I want to see exactly what he intends, and if he has any regard for our Xiahou family!"

Xiahao Yunting exhaled heavily: "Do you think the King does this and still has regard for the Xiahou family like before?"

"He’s already fully winged; the Xiahou family cannot compete with him, especially considering he has the Jun family behind him!" Xiahao Yunting expressed in a helpless tone: "After so many years of nurturing and development, the King is no longer what he used to be!"

"Even if I sacrifice the Xiahou family, I still cannot stop him!"

"Then are you saying you’re really going to take this kid Xunhuan to the Protector’s headquarters?" Mu Shuyi’s face became ugly.

Xiahao Yunting remained silent, deep in thought.

At this moment, Xiahou Yutong quickly spoke up: "Dad, you mustn’t do this. If you do this, Ruoxi will hate you for life!"

Xiahao Yunting sighed gently.

"Yutong, mother, don’t push Dad," Qiu Shuihan suddenly spoke up: "Actually, Dad also now has no other options!"

"The King has set an inescapable deadlock this time!" Qiu Shuihan said with a somewhat dark expression: "No matter what we do, the result is the same!"

"Fight with the King, we’d lose, and we may even be accused of treason."

"Could he really cover the sky with one hand?" Mu Shuyi said through gritted teeth.

"Twenty years ago, he indeed couldn’t cover the sky. At that time, there was the Evil King, there was the Ye family, but now with the Evil King dead and the Ye family silent, Kunlun is almost under the King’s control, who can stand up to him?" Xiahao Yunting said expressionlessly: "Nowadays, the Protector is almost a one-man show of the King, whatever he says goes."

"Moreover, over the last twenty years, the King’s prestige has continuously risen to the point you all understand, besides Xunhuan’s identity is inherently awkward, if we make an open move against the King, against the Protector, being charged with treason is not impossible."

"Then what do we do now?"

"Wait!" Qiu Shuihan took over the conversation!

"Wait?"

"For now, we can only proceed one step at a time." Qiu Shuihan said with helplessness: "See if there will be any changes, see if Qin Fenghuang left anything, like a Lifesaving Talisman, for her son; otherwise, we simply cannot shake the King!"

"At the same time, we can’t save Xunhuan either."

As Qiu Shuihan spoke, her tone shifted: "I even suspect that the King is waiting for us to rebel, so he can openly execute us!"

"Once we’re dead, this ancient martial artist realm of Huaxia will truly belong to the King!"

"And if there’s no change?"

"Then we can only fight bloody battles!" Xiahao Yunting suddenly spoke up: "There is no choice."