Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

The Imperial First-Rank Minister Li Shengtian, along with Tian Xiao and the headmaster of the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy, Chen Shuiwen.

News of their scheduled public beheading outside the Meridian Gate spread quickly throughout the entire imperial capital.

Countless strong figures hurried towards the Meridian Gate.

To know that...

Just a few days ago, during the opening ceremony of Shanhe Martial Arts Academy, Chen Shuiwen was a name known throughout the imperial capital.

Of course.

This was not a good reputation, but it indeed made him a topic of conversation. It was unexpected that just a few days had passed, and they were to be beheaded outside the Meridian Gate, one could imagine the immense sensation it caused.

Especially for the Nangong Family and the Beitang Family, the news shocked the whole clan.

The Nangong Family residence.

With a gloomy face, Beitang Feng looked at Nangong Shengtian in front of him, "Ancestor Nangong, could His Majesty's sudden move against Mr. Li and the others be related to the establishment of Shanhe Martial Arts Academy?" Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire

"Impossible!"

Nangong Shengtian shook his head and said in a deep voice, "With His Majesty's tactics, it is absolutely impossible for him to vent his anger on Li Shengtian and the others over the affairs of Shanhe Martial Arts Academy. I have already sent people to inquire in the palace, and I believe news will come soon!"

Beitang Feng nodded, but his expression remained grave, "I hope it's not bad news."

An hour later.

Nangong Yi rushed back hastily, and after saluting the two, he said gravely, "Ancestor, Mr. Beitang, I have found out the details. This time, it was the three of them, Li Shengtian, who took matters into their own hands and erected a military order, forming an inspection team to audit the Xiaoshanhe Institute. This is what provoked His Majesty, leading to their doom!"

"A military order?"

The two men were stunned.

Nangong Yi then proceeded to relay every detail of the information he had gathered to them.

"Idiots!"

Nangong Shengtian shook his head, "These three are truly courting death!"

Beitang Feng was speechless, "It seems that the setback from the earlier opening ceremony has driven Chen Shuiwen out of his senses. If Xiao Yi dared to hold this genius battle, how could he possibly be unprepared? This is clearly a trap, yet he jumped into it headlong…"

Nangong Shengtian narrowed his eyes, "Do we know who will replace Chen Shuiwen?"

Beitang Feng also looked towards Nangong Yi.

This was the most important matter at the moment.

With Chen Shuiwen's death, Shanhe Martial Arts Academy would be leaderless.

The Nangong Family and Beitang Family had invested many resources in the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy, with just those lands alone valuing hundreds of billions of silver. If the academy were now to be taken over by the royal family, it would be a tremendous loss for them.

With an odd look, Nangong Yi said, "According to the information I've received, His Majesty has appointed Brave General Sun Yao to replace Chen Shuiwen!"

"Sun Yao?"

The two men, Nangong Shengtian, paused, looking at each other, "Is that the grandson-in-law of the Peerless War King?"

"Exactly him!"

Nangong Yi said.

Beitang Feng furrowed his brows, "Strange, the Peerless War King has always been at odds with His Majesty. How could His Majesty entrust Shanhe Martial Arts Academy to Sun Yao?"

"No, giving it to Sun Yao is the most appropriate choice!"

Nangong Shengji's eyes twinkled with wisdom as he lifted his gaze to the door, speaking ominously, "Our His Majesty is a sovereign ruler; if he were to directly control Shanhe Martial Arts Academy now, it would surely make Xiao Yi wary. But by entrusting it to Sun Yao, he can ingeniously use Xiao Yi and the Peerless War King to weaken each other, while he reaps the benefits!"

"Then what about us…" Beitang Feng asked doubtfully.

Nangong Shengji narrowed his eyes, revealing a cold smile, "Currently, our greatest enemy is Xiao Yi. He has joined forces with Treasure Pavilion, attempting to suppress our medicinal business, so he must be eliminated!"

Beitang Feng inquired, "Do you already have a plan?"

With a sly smile, Nangong Shengji said, "We just need to do this…"

…

Imperial Dragon Mountain, Xiaoshanhe Institute.

Xiao Yi was arranging a Formation, and now that the Xiaoshanhe Institute has established five halls, each with its own duties, although there was still some unfamiliarity among them, the machinery had started to operate. As long as the halls got through the initial teething period—

the Xiaoshanhe Institute would surely get on the right track in the future.

In a huge cave dug a hundred meters deep underground.

Li Youruo and Chen Ziyi looked at Xiao Yi as he inscribed one formation glyph after another, showing expressions of confusion. Even though the two of them had become Seven Star Array Masters, facing the Formation Xiao Yi was setting up, they still felt clueless.

Chen Ziyi asked, "Master, what exactly is this Formation?"

Xiao Yi smiled, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, "What do you think our Xiaoshanhe Institute is lacking the most right now?"

"Lacking the most?"

Chen Ziyi was stunned and frowned slightly.

His wife, Zhou Jing, said, "Master must be talking about the disciples' cultivation, right?"

Xiao Yi nodded and said with a smile, "Zhou Jing is correct. Currently, the strength of the elders in charge at our Xiaoshanhe Institute is barely comparable to the top ten sects, but in terms of the number and quality of disciples, we are far inferior to them."

"Master, then this Formation?" Li Youruo asked in confusion.

As far as they knew, except for the Spirit Gathering Array, there wasn't any Formation that could assist in cultivation!

Xiao Yi laughed and said, "Once the Formation is complete, you will understand." He paused, then handed them the formation diagram, "Follow the markings here and inscribe the glyphs around the perimeter."

"Yes!"

The two nodded and began to inscribe the Formation glyphs.

At this moment...

Ye Heng came in from outside and said to Xiao Yi, "Master, Nangong Yi from the Nangong Family requests an audience!"

"Who?"

Xiao Yi was startled and looked up at Ye Heng.

Ye Heng said solemnly, "The visitor claims to be Nangong Yi, the Direct Disciple of the Nangong Family head, and has important matters to seek an audience for!"

"Oh?"

"Master, the people from the Nangong Family coming to us at this time, could it be that they want to reconcile?"

Xiao Yi stroked his chin, showing a hint of amusement, "No matter what they're here for, continue inscribing the glyphs. I'll go see what this is about!"

A moment later.

Xiao Yi met Nangong Yi in the guest hall. This person was at the peak of the Tao Tribulation Realm, yet his demeanor was very respectful. When he saw Xiao Yi come out, Nangong Yi bowed to him, performing the salutations meticulously: "Nangong Yi pays respects to Head Xiao!"

"Please, have a seat!"

Xiao Yi sat in the seat of honor, watching Nangong Yi sit down and showing a playful look, "What brings you to me?"

Nangong Yi said in a deep voice, "Head Xiao, I wonder if you've heard about His Majesty ordering the beheading of Chen Shuiwen, Li Shengtian, and Tian Xiao at the noon gate?"

Xiao Yi nodded, "About half an hour ago, His Majesty just had their heads sent over, I've already thrown them to the dogs in the back mountain!"

"..."

Nangong Yi's face twitched slightly.

He hadn't expected Xiao Yi to be so blunt, not bothering to cover up the facts.

After all—

Even though there was a deep hatred between them, to the dead goes respect. Xiao Yi disposing of their heads by feeding them to the dogs in the back mountain to vent his anger was not exactly honorable. Most people would much likely have tried to cover it up.

Xiao Yi being so candid was something Nangong Yi found hard to adapt to.

Xiao Yi laughed, "What, you're not here to claim their heads, are you? If that's the case, you might still find a few bones if you go to the back mountain now!"

"Er..."

Nangong Yi let out a wry smile and said, "Head Xiao, you misunderstand, my visit this time is for..."