Above the Galaxy
Chapter 266 - 181, Fangs!_2

Chapter 266: Chapter 181, Fangs!_2

"Big brother, just relying on this video might not be strong enough, right?" Lu Zhiyong spoke out.

"Of course it’s not enough. What is this? It’s merely tarnishing Zhong Tianque’s reputation, putting a stain on the Royal Family’s face... It won’t cause any real harm, nor shake Zhong Tianque’s position as Crown Prince..."

"But remember, a levee a thousand miles long could be destroyed by an ant hole. We work little by little, digging away shovel by shovel, and one day, we’ll manage to bring down the dike, hollow out the mansion..."

"Besides, even if nothing impacts him, that doesn’t matter..."

"If the Second Prince follows our plan and leaks the video himself... then at that time, we can expose the Second Prince for leaking the video..."

"What if he doesn’t leak it?"

"If he doesn’t, we’ll blow it up on the foreign networks ourselves. The Kaman Federation has seventeen small countries, just choose a few of them to leak it, and then have someone guide..."

the old man spoke out, "Eventually all clues will lead to the Second Prince, albeit somewhat vaguely..."

"..."

"Do you think when that time comes, will Zhong Tianque believe he didn’t do it? Will Zhong Daolong believe him?"

"If Zhong Tianque doesn’t believe it, the spectacle of brothers turning against each other will commence... When that happens, regardless of who wins or loses, it will result in chaos within the Royal Family and political instability... Isn’t that when we could sit back and reap the benefits?"

Lu Zhiyong stared wide-eyed at his big brother, "Is this what you thought of after receiving the video? You’ve only just seen this video... and you’ve thought this far ahead? Laid plans so deeply?"

The old man shook his head gently, "It wasn’t me; it was Tang Fei who thought of it."

"He told you the steps to take? How come I didn’t see it?"

"He didn’t need to say anything. By acquiring this video and sending it to me through encrypted means as soon as possible, he knew that the video would hold greater value in my hands..."

"He trusts me, and I cannot let him down," the old man spoke out, "Besides, if it was just to embarrass Zhong Tianque in public, then given his cowardly nature, he wouldn’t have taken such a risk... He has big ambitions."

"He foresaw the manoeuvrability after the event, hence he risked it all..."

"This kid is really a monster," Lu Zhiyong sighed softly, "The world is like a chess game, each move bound by triple consideration. At such a young age, but with such depth of scheming and strategy... it’s truly uncertain what heights he will reach in the future..."

"He isn’t capable, you think? If he wasn’t, his life wouldn’t have lasted long," the old man said sternly.

"It’s only in that kind of environment that such a child could emerge," Lu Zhiyong couldn’t help being somewhat anxious, "Didn’t you say he became a disciple of the White Crane Academy’s Dean Xuanyuan Mingjing? He’s taking risks right under the nose of a Great Grandmaster... Can the Great Grandmaster spare him?"

"That’s precisely why he used a curse instead of poison... The Dead Water Curse is silent, dissolves upon contact with water, leaving no trace... Had he used poison or some other talisman... I’m afraid his own life would be in jeopardy..."

"Such matters still depend on fate, on destiny." The old man became even more detached and carefree as he spoke reassuringly, "Since such a heavy burden has been placed on him, let’s choose to believe in him."

"That’s all we can do."

"Do you have anyone who could connect with the Second Prince?"

"There is someone, but for an action this big, shouldn’t we discuss it with the Family Head? You’ve been back for so long; it’s also time to pay him a visit..."

"Discuss my ass..." the old man cursed under his breath, "By the time everything is discussed, the opportunity will have passed. If it can be done, do it, if not I’ll find someone who can."

"It can be done, I’ll go handle it immediately." Lu Zhiyong was aware of his brother’s stubborn temper and knew he still harbored unresolved feelings; he didn’t try to persuade any further and turned to go take care of the matter.

The old man’s gaze returned to the young girls with their bare thighs, but he no longer had any appreciation for them.

"Eldest Prince..."

He looked at the image frozen on the virtual screen, and with a malevolent smile, he spoke out, "You can only blame your bad luck, being the first one bitten by this young upstart..."

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Jiangnan Garden. Villa No. 18.

Few people knew that this was a secret base of Zhong Tianyi, the Second Prince of the Phoenix Empire.

The powerful in Phoenix City knew that the Second Prince, Zhong Tianyi, had a fondness for fancy cars and luxurious clothes, a good drink, and a good family.

He didn’t like women from pleasure quarters, finding their makeup too heavy, only preferring those seemingly docile or bound by various statuses in reality.

Like innocent students, engaged girls, or already married young women...

While Zhong Tianyi was romping fiercely in bed, whipping on his steed, a low calling voice came from the door, "Second Brother... Second Brother..."

Zhong Tianyi was the Second Prince, and although everyone knew his true identity, it was not appropriate to reveal it in public.

So, after leaving the palace, those familiar with him called him "Second Young Master" or "Second Brother."

Zhong Tianyi’s temper flared up; he hated being disturbed at such critical moments.

He increased his sprinting speed and then, with a loud roar, his body went limp and he collapsed.

Quickly, he rose again from that fair body, put on his pants, and walked outside.

He pulled open the heavy door, and there stood Yu Huoshui, all smiles at the entrance.

"What’s so urgent that you have to interrupt me at a time like this?"

"Second Brother, it really is an urgent matter. Otherwise, would I dare to come and find you now? Wouldn’t that be like seeking death?" Yu Huoshui glanced into the room and suggested, "Shall we have a drink in the cellar?"

"Let’s go." Zhong Tianyi nodded, his satin pajamas draped loosely over his body, revealing a young and muscular chest and abdomen.

Zhong Tianyi himself was a Cultivator, and with his fondness for various sports, he had always maintained a good physique.

Arriving at the basement cellar, Yu Huoshui closed the door behind them and poured a glass of whiskey for both Zhong Tianyi and himself, saying, "Here, Second Brother, a toast to you."

"What is it? All this secrecy?" Zhong Tianyi took a sip and asked curiously.

"It’s really great news," Yu Huoshui said with a beaming smile.

"Great news?" Zhong Tianyi scoffed, saying, "In the position I’m in, what great news could there possibly be?"

Yu Huoshui understood what he meant. He was the most favored Second Prince of the Empire, without a care for clothing or food, with women aplenty, and endless wealth and luxury...

Apart from that one position, what else could possibly count as great news for him?

"Second Brother, let me show you a video first. After watching it, you’ll understand why I said it’s great news..."

Yu Huoshui fiddled with his phone, and a multi-dimensional video was projected into thin air before them.

Seeing that familiar face, Zhong Tianyi frowned.

Very quickly, his frown deepened...

The video was short, only a few dozen seconds long.

When the video ended, Zhong Tianyi looked at Yu Huoshui and asked, "This is the surprise you mentioned?"

"Isn’t it enough?"

"You know... I’m not interested in that position... What do you mean by bringing this to me?"

"Second Brother, why not give it a try?" Yu Huoshui urged, "Just try, what if it works?"

"Just this?" Zhong Tianyi sneered, "These kinds of schemes to sow discord... how many times has our Royal Family encountered them? You think you can take him down with this?"

"Of course not with this alone, but... at least it can make his position less secure and give the Royal Family another option... What do you think?"

Zhong Tianyi held his glass, sipping whiskey, letting it linger in his mouth to savor the subtle changes.

"Where did you get this video?" Zhong Tianyi asked.

Yu Huoshui sensed an opportunity. If Zhong Tianyi had no interest at all, he would have scolded him and made him delete it immediately...

"The Second Prince hasn’t heard? It’s all over the White Crane Academy... I heard Dean Si even issued a gag order, not allowing students to discuss it..."

"I’m asking about your source... Can it be trusted?"

"Second Brother, rest assured, it’s absolutely reliable." Yu Huoshui looked serious as he said, "I know what we are doing; how could I dare to joke with the Second Brother on such a matter?"

Zhong Tianyi pondered for a moment, then drained the glass in one gulp and said, "Leave this matter to you to handle... I know nothing about it..."

"I will handle it properly," Yu Huoshui solemnly replied.

He knew that from that moment on, the Second Prince had finally revealed his fangs.