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"I have said before, you really shouldn't follow me..." Alfalfa smiled cruelly after Thunder Light and everything else disappeared, revealing the shadow that finally came into full view before Xie Tianyu!
Thin as a willow branch and tall in stature, he looked as if a gust of wind could knock him down. This was, of course, just a superficial impression. Since he had become invisible until now, his actions had not only been astonishing but had reached a level that could shock even the heavens!
In Xie Tianyu's eyes, Alfalfa was no longer a concern. Although she was his greatest target, at this moment, a master who could threaten his life at any second had appeared! The person wearing the mask was none other than Guileful Shadow!
"I should have realized that a woman like you would never be easily deceived!" Xie Tianyu remarked. In fact, when he noticed Alfalfa seeing him, he made a wrong decision; at that moment, he should have fled with Huang Tian Yi!
Instead of continuing to wander in this Princess Mansion, he should never have thought he could fool this treacherous woman with mere acting!
"I have also said that when it comes to acting, even ten of you would not be my match. Do you know that I have known how to disguise myself since I was in my mother's womb? You may act convincingly, but you are still one step behind!"
Alfalfa seemed unhurried to kill Xie Tianyu and calmly spoke.
However, Xie Tianyu couldn't feel relaxed at all. Looking at the willow-like man ahead, he dared not let his guard down. What terrified him even more was that he could not see through this person's realm!
This meant that this person was not merely a Martial Saint; it was very likely that he surpassed him by two levels! Only a late-stage Martial Saint could make him, a peak early-stage Martial Saint, completely unaware!
Recalling the earlier locking of Divine Consciousness, cold sweat drenched Xie Tianyu's back! That intense sense of crisis finally erupted like a ticking time bomb, and the consequences of that explosion were indeed unimaginable for him!
Faced with this seemingly frail man, he couldn't muster any fighting spirit! The gap between them was simply too vast! It could very well lead to an instant kill!
Thinking about this made Xie Tianyu feel regretful to the core, but at this point, regret was futile. There is no such thing as a pill for regret in this world; making a wrong decision often comes with a heavy price!
However, this price seemed far too heavy for him!
After much contemplation, although Xie Tianyu did not hold any hope for victory in battle, he certainly would not surrender easily. He wanted to buy some time; regardless of whether it would be effective against true masters or not, at least he wanted to create an opportunity to escape!
With this thought in mind, he took a deep breath and suddenly laughed strangely: "You are absolutely right; I am not only one step behind but also self-righteous. However, Your Highness, I still can't understand how you saw through me?"
At this point, asking such a question was meaningless. Anyone with a bit of sense could guess the purpose behind his inquiry!
Alfalfa seemed certain that he could not escape, and with a charming smile, she calmly explained, "Your act as a servant was quite convincing, almost fooling me. Unfortunately, a person's eyes never lie. Initially, I was merely puzzled by your words and actions, so I conducted a small test on you."
"What test?" Xie Tianyu immediately asked.
Alfalfa lowered her gaze slightly and said word by word, "None of my eunuchs are named Little Stool; that is the name of a eunuch serving my royal brother. Yet you foolishly fell for it!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Tianyu felt as if ten thousand horses were galloping through his mind. It turned out that from that moment on, he had been exposed. However, he did not understand why Alfalfa had not revealed him from the start but waited until now.
Sensing his thoughts, Alfalfa continued with a cold smile, "I still stand by my words: your biggest mistake was continuing to follow me. Otherwise, I might have given you a few more days to live!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Tianyu understood completely. It seemed that at that time, the woman before him had intentionally let him go to catch a bigger fish later. He had foolishly pushed himself into a dead end by shamelessly following her! Ultimately, it was his arrogance that led to this.
"I see. So it seems I am not unjustly dying; I can only blame myself for being too foolish," Xie Tianyu said with a bitter smile. He truly had no mood to say anything more.
Alfalfa gave him a meaningful glance and then softly said, "That may not be the case. In fact, I have a few questions I want to ask you. If you can answer truthfully, I might consider letting you off the hook."
Upon hearing this, Xie Tianyu narrowed his eyes in disbelief. Would this woman really let him go? However, before he could ponder further, he quickly dismissed the possibility. No matter how he looked at it, Alfalfa was not the type of woman to show mercy.
Yet thinking about delaying for time's sake, he smiled and said, "Then please ask away, Your Highness. I will answer what I can. But if you want to know who sent me and what my purpose is, then please don't bother."
Even if he had resigned himself to death, he would not reveal any truth about the Envoy Group! After firmly establishing this thought in his mind, Xie Tianyu clenched his fists, ready to face any attack from that slender man.
However, Alfalfa did not seem interested in those questions. After he finished speaking, she shrugged like a little girl and with an enchanting gaze covered her mouth as she laughed and said, "I'm not that foolish. Anyone daring enough to come to my Princess Mansion and do something so bold must not be someone who fears death. I can't be bothered to know such things!"
"In that case, I shall remain silent," Xie Tianyu nearly blurted out in relief at her demeanor.
Seeing this reaction, Alfalfa chuckled lightly and said, "I just want to know: since you disguised yourself as my eunuch, the real eunuch must either be dead or hidden away by you. Of course, I don't care about his life or death; what I'm interested in is when you swapped places with him."
This question carried some depth! Fortunately, Xie Tianyu's mind was quick enough. If it were an ordinary person, they might have spoken the truth without thinking twice; however, he instantly realized the true purpose behind Alfalfa's question!
To understand this woman's thoughts, one must realize that her schemes run deep, to an immeasurable extent. Therefore, any question she asks will not be as simple as it appears! Take this question, for instance! It seems like just a casual inquiry!
Yet it could involve something much larger! That is the faked death of Huang Tian! If Xie Tianyu claims that he was switched when he entered the palace, then how could the jar of wine he sent be without issue?
Thinking of this, Xie Tianyu immediately replied, "It was just a few hours ago. My master sent me to infiltrate the residence to investigate some secrets. I couldn’t reveal my true identity, and coincidentally, I discovered this eunuch while sneaking in, so I executed a clever switch!"
His expression was very genuine; this time he wasn’t trying too hard, almost completely revealing his true feelings—so sincere it couldn’t be more so!
Even Alfalfa couldn’t analyze whether he was telling the truth or lying. However, based on a woman's sensitive instincts, she felt that this guy was not simple; at the very least, his identity needed to be clarified!
If he really had any connection with the Envoy Group, then... the truth behind Huang Tian's death would become clear!
Originally, Alfalfa had been in a good mood these past few days in the palace because that guy had died so simply. But now, returning to her residence and encountering such a coincidental event made her start to doubt. In her dictionary, there was never such a thing as coincidence!
Any matter related to coincidence was likely connected! Alfalfa was never one to rely on luck; otherwise, she wouldn’t have secretly done so many significant things!
Therefore, upon hearing Xie Tianyu's response, she didn’t hesitate and smiled again, saying, "Even if you say that, it won't be so easy for me to believe you. Now, I want to see your true face. If you’re willing, take off your disguise... If you’re not willing, I’ll have someone help you!"
A naked threat! Xie Tianyu felt a chill in his heart. He struggled with whether to remove the mask; if he did, he feared being recognized. If he didn’t, a fierce battle was imminent—this was a difficult dilemma!
After thinking for a moment, he awkwardly asked, "Do I really have to take it off?"
Alfalfa’s gaze instantly turned cold. She didn’t speak, but her attitude said it all!
Xie Tianyu sighed deeply; this moment had come too soon and was far from what he had anticipated! However, he was unwilling to take any risks—not just for his own life but for the greater cause of the Envoy Group!
Understanding this point, Xie Tianyu gathered himself again and prepared for battle or escape while decisively responding to Alfalfa!
"Taking off the mask is something only a loser would do. I won’t do it. If you insist on having someone remove my mask, then please wait until after I'm dead!"
There is a hint of generous willingness to die! Alfalfa listened, not surprised at all; how could she be so naive as to think this man would simply say what he meant!
However, this was still within her calculations. A strange smile curved her lips as her gaze turned to Guileful Shadow, the man who appeared like a willow in the eyes of the world, always calm and composed like a woman in front of others. Or perhaps, it would be more fitting to interpret him through the lens of a shadow!
He was a shadow of Alfalfa, and shadows naturally do not speak; they only converse when alone with their master.
In front of others, his presence only meant one thing: to kill. Once the deed was done, the person was dead...
Xie Tianyu had been observing Alfalfa's movements. When he saw her looking at that man, his heart skipped a beat, thinking that what was meant to come would eventually arrive!
However, he no longer felt fear in his heart. Since this battle was unavoidable, it didn't matter whether it came early or late! He would not retreat nor would he cower!
Everyone must die; some deaths are lighter than a feather, while others are heavier than Mount Tai! It all depends on one's mindset! Moreover, whether one will definitely die is still up for debate!
On the surface, it seemed that the battle between the two had no suspense at all. However, many things often turn out to be unexpected! Xie Tianyu grasped that his opponent would not truly seek to kill him outright because Alfalfa still had too many questions to ask him!
Therefore, the upcoming battle was advantageous for him!
The reason was simple: a martial artist who wouldn't fight to the death against another who fought desperately would often lead to unexpected outcomes, even if there was a significant disparity in strength!
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