Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 452 - 454 How to Choose Between a Beauty and a Kingdom

Chapter 452: Chapter 454 How to Choose Between a Beauty and a Kingdom

He stood deep in the dungeon, his gaze sweeping the surroundings. Through the flickering firelight, he finally saw Pei Huaian not far away.

"The design of this cell is truly unique."

The newcomer remarked admiringly, then immediately turned his head to look at a certain spot and called out in a low voice, "Isn’t that right, Fifth Prince?"

Pei Huaian lifted his eyes to look at the newcomer. He was dressed in a wide robe and wore a mask that covered his entire face tightly, making it impossible to discern his features.

"Who are you?"

The man’s hoarse voice rose in the night, "I am of course the one who has taken the liberty of inviting the Fifth Prince to be our guest."

"Oh," Pei Huaian responded, not at all surprised.

The masked man took out a key to unlock the door of the cell and went in, sitting down unceremoniously.

"What exactly is your objective?"

"The Fifth Prince need not worry, I have no intention of harming you."

"Whenever there is a scheme, the outcome is never satisfactory."

The masked man laughed, "The Fifth Prince is not wrong, but I want to tell the Fifth Prince that to gain something, one must give something in return; it’s an age-old truth."

"Then why not tell me, what have you given and what have you gained? What have you forsaken and what have you obtained?"

"What I want requires forsaking too much."

The masked man spoke slowly, "At least I have not forsaken it yet. But you, Fifth Prince, have already lost everything."

Pei Huaian did not so much as twitch an eyelid.

"I know the Fifth Prince is prejudiced against me, but that’s the truth."

The masked man seemed unperturbed by Pei Huaian’s attitude, "In fact, we could cooperate, for mutual benefit. Besides, the Fifth Prince should thank me, for today the Fifth Prince might hardly escape calamity."

"Yes, I should indeed offer thanks," Pei Huaian nodded.

The masked man was slightly stunned. This reaction was completely opposite to what he had anticipated, even... against all reason!

"What, does the Fifth Prince think I’m mistaken?" the masked man asked with raised eyebrows.

"Not at all."

Pei Huaian spread his hands casually, "Shouldn’t I thank you for sending me to the dungeon?"

Masked man: "..."

It seemed like he had been mocked.

"I am quite curious whom the Fifth Prince would choose to cooperate with. Prince Chen Pei Hanze perhaps?"

The masked man looked at Pei Huaian with interest, seemingly trying to find an answer in his expression.

Pei Huaian shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly, "It doesn’t matter who, as long as the goal is achieved. As for my partner, I couldn’t care less."

"Oh? It seems the Fifth Prince would also stop at nothing to achieve his goals; in this respect, we are quite similar, aren’t we?"

"Don’t flatter yourself; I don’t have the ability to climb over others’ corpses," Pei Huaian responded coldly, clearly disdainful of such a statement.

The masked man chuckled, "Since you feel that way, would the Fifth Prince like to hear my terms then?"

Pei Huaian was silent for a long time before he finally said indifferently, "You might as well speak."

"I’d like to discuss a person with the Fifth Prince. As long as the Fifth Prince agrees, I will naturally see to your release without charges," the masked man proposed straightforwardly.

"Who?"

"The woman by your side, Shao He."

This statement from the masked man thoroughly angered Pei Huaian. His gaze turned sharp as he moved swiftly.

"I warn you, it’s best not to touch her!" Pei Huaian glared at the masked man with grinding teeth, as if ready to attack.

The masked man still wore a cheerfully smiling demeanor, seemingly oblivious to the fierce aura emanating from Pei Huaian. He continued to sit there leisurely, with a relaxed and comfortable posture.

After a while, he looked up at the enraged Pei Huaian and smiled thinly, "The choice between a beauty and the realm, it all depends on the Fifth Prince."

Pei Huaian pressed his lips tightly, his fists clenched, a prominent vein on his forehead, and murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

"Then let me make it clear to you, if anyone dares to harm her, I will make that person’s life a living hell."

The masked man suddenly burst into loud laughter, "It seems that the Fifth Prince really loves her, doesn’t he?"

"Indeed," Pei Huaian narrowed his eyes, his tone icy cold, "If you dare to hurt even a hair on her head, I will make sure you wish you were dead."

The masked man’s smile came to an abrupt halt, and his eyes filled with resentment and disgust.

After a moment, he managed to suppress the tumultuous emotions inside him.

"Fifth Prince," he said calmly after regaining his composure, "It seems the Fifth Prince is simply fighting for pride; I overestimated my own importance."

The masked man’s lips curled in scorn, "So, what does the Fifth Prince plan to do next? Wait for death?"

Pei Huaian was silent for a moment, then lifted his gaze to the masked man, his voice cold, "Since you’re so concerned, why not tell me how you plan to get me out?"

The masked man was taken aback, then laughed heartily, patting Pei Huaian’s shoulder with a gentle and friendly tone, as if they were truly friends.

"Don’t worry, as long as you agree to my terms, I’ll ensure your safe departure from here."

Pei Huaian scrutinized him with narrowed eyes, as if assessing the veracity of his words.

The masked man did not press him, just sitting quietly in the chair, leaning against the cold wall.

The two men, each with their own agendas, looked at each other for a long time, when suddenly, the masked man stood up swiftly, looking down at Pei Huaian with a smile on his lips, "Three days’ time; I hope the Fifth Prince will consider carefully."

After saying this, his figure disappeared from the dungeon, and, following his departure, the previously unconscious jailers began to awaken one by one.