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Chapter 188 - 188: 51: The Mystery of the Princess,

Princess of the Xia?

Zhao Huai unconsciously paused when he heard this and shook his head: “When was there a princess in the Nia? I’ve never heard of her.”

Yin Nanyu’s face was quite indifferent, her eyelids not betraying any emotion as she said, “It’s normal for the young master not to know. After the First Emperor of the Xia established the country, this princess was expelled from the capital, and all her deeds were erased, intentionally hidden.”

“Oh? Why?”

Zhao Huai couldn’t help but be curious after hearing this.

What kind of extraordinary woman could cause the Emperor of the Xia to act so aggressively?

Yin Nanyu explained: “There are rumors among the people that this princess is ugly, cold-blooded, and extremely cruel, like a female demon. She kills without batting an eye. There are also those who claim that she once led an army to slaughter more than one hundred thousand soldiers without blinking, and that her elder brothers were all afraid of her.”

“I cannot confirm the truth of these rumors, but it is certain that this princess of the Xia contributed greatly to the founding of the country, taking a significant share of the credit.”

It was precisely because of this that she overshadowed her ruler, making the First Emperor of the Xia apprehensive, which resulted in her being hidden away. Years later, her whereabouts remained unknown. Some speculated that she was dead, others that she was merely hiding among the people, living a normal life. ”

Zhao Huai frowned when he heard this and said, “What does this have to do with the Yan?”

Yin Nanyu calmly replied: “Of course, it’s related. I can now tell the young master that the princess is not dead.”

Upon receiving this information, Zhao Huai quickly grasped the key point and pondered:

“You mean if this princess is alive, she poses a threat to the Yan?”

“Exactly.” Yin Nanyu nodded, came to Zhao Huai’s side, and pointed to the dead tree by the window, “As the new emperor now faces the onslaught of the northern ethnic groups, the Xia, weakened by military cuts, can hardly hold on. Their defeat is only a matter of time. Once the Xia is defeated, it’s the young master’s opportunity. New shoots will always sprout, and the Restoration of the Yan is just around the corner.”

“But if this princess is alive, it would renew the destiny of the Xia, and her tremendous prestige would stabilize the situation, which would be extremely unfavorable for the Yan.”

After listening, Zhao Huai stroked his chin and began to think carefully.

Even he hadn’t anticipated the current great opportunity for the Yan.

With the northern ethnic groups moving south, the Xia had yet to recover from the famine resulting from the great drought this year.

Yan’s influence was in the south, facing the capital from afar, with enough energy and time to launch a rebellion.

It could be said that the timing and geographical advantages were in their favor.

As for the support of the people, he didn’t think it was something to worry about.

If the Yan waved the banner of restoration at that time, the prominent families and cultivators would most likely lend their support amidst the collapsing Xia.

Even the common people would have no choice but to rely on the Yan in such circumstances.

However, this opportunity could only be seized in the aftermath of shattered lands and the suffering of the mortal world.

With this in mind, Zhao Huai couldn’t help but feel helpless.

He understood that this was a necessary course of action.

He hadn’t forgotten the three-year agreement with the Immortal Sect.

The Yan carried the hopes of countless people, whether he was willing or not.

This trend was already pushing him forward.

“Where did you get the information about this princess?”

After pondering for a while, Zhao Huai couldn’t help but feel curious.

Yin Nanyu calmly replied, “I have quite a few friends in the sect who told me about the big moves within the Immortal Sect. It’s now known that the Exquisite Palace and the Eternal Taoist Temple are on the young master’s side. Meanwhile, Little Lingyin Temple has also made its stance clear. The abbot has sent his beloved disciple down the mountain, which indicates they’ve found a suitable candidate.”

“Given the character of the Xia’s new emperor, the support of the Immortal Sect seems unlikely. The only explanation would be the existence of the last bloodline of the Xia.”

Yin Nanyu thought for a moment and added,

“Although the Limitless Immortal Sect remains neutral, their overall attitude leans toward the side of the Xia.”

“The current situation as a whole still favors the young master’s side.” After analyzing the situation, Zhao Huai was amazed by Yin Nanyu’s logical thinking.

This woman was so clever. Even more clever than he had imagined.

“Have you told Old Song and the others about this information?”

Zhao Huai thought for a moment and asked.

“Not yet. The moment I arrived in Nanyu Prefecture, I came to see the young master.”

“Then we have to inform Old Song and the others, and I think we should have a meeting. Since we’ve decided to take action, a meeting is necessary.”

Watching Zhao Huai’s side face, Yin Nanyu believed their plan was progressing smoothly.

Not long ago, she received a message from the Crow Master.

In light of the Raven Sect’s previous encounters, the Crow Master sent a group of highly skilled assistants, including the Four Protectors of the Raven, each of them unfathomable experts.

Considering their involvement, she felt more confident about their plan to devour the national fortune.

Earlier, Zhao Huai had used her crow charm to create a substitute body, which was a test.

The Raven Soul Talisman.

The target needed to provide a trace of spiritual power, and the caster would use the power of the Crow Immortal to attach their consciousness to a dead object, allowing them to employ the Substitution Skill. It could only be maintained for half an hour.

Yin Nanyu had tried it then.

When Zhao Huai’s body was unconscious, she cast a spell on him and performed a ceremony.

However, Zhao Huai was protected by the national fortune, with flowing qi added to his body. Demons and monsters, spirits, and fiends couldn’t get close to him.

Even the Crow Immortal’s baptism ceremony was ineffective, leaving no

impact on him, so she had to resort to another method..