137: Do they have a backup plan?

Nangong Aotian looked somewhat regretful; just now, he had been too busy watching the Little Fellow talk back to others and had forgotten to keep evidence.

Without evidence, it was difficult for him to directly target Cultivator Families like the Shangguan Family, which were deeply entrenched and interconnected.

Thinking of something, he couldn't help but look at Attendant Yan.

Only to see Attendant Yan also shake his head with an awkward smile, lowering his head, not daring to look at him anymore!

Seeing this, Nangong Aotian sighed inwardly, but the killing intent deep within his heart grew even stronger.

Just then, seeing Nangong Aotian arrive, Nangong Yu hurriedly stood up and came over, "Greetings, Imperial Uncle!"

"Yuer, are you alright?"

Nangong Aotian looked at him with concern. Although he had been watching from the shadows and confirmed the Little Fellow hadn't been injured, he was still afraid the lad had been frightened!

"I'm fine!"

Nangong Yu shook his head slightly, then handed over a piece of jade and said, "Yuer happens to have a piece of shadow-recording jade here; I will present it to Imperial Uncle."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions changed in surprise. The difference was that one was shocked, while the other three were pleasantly surprised!

Just as Nangong Aotian was about to take the jade, a figure suddenly attacked, aiming directly for the shadow-recording jade in Nangong Yu's hand!

"How bold!"

Attendant Yan shouted in alarm, flicked his horsetail whisk, and sent the person flying away.

"Pfft!"

But Shangguan Tianxing slammed heavily onto the stone bricks outside the pavilion, actually smashing a large crater into the ground.

He spat out blood, his face deathly pale; he had clearly suffered a serious injury.

It was to be expected; Attendant Yan had just felt that he had made a mistake because of Shangguan Tianxing, so naturally, he held a grudge against him.

With Attendant Yan's strength in the Spirit Venerable Realm, even if it wasn't his full power, just a strike fueled by anger was not something Shangguan Tianxing could withstand.

Attendant Yan looked at Shangguan Tianxing coldly, "Who gave you the nerve? How dare you attack Your Majesty?"

"I... Pfft..."

Shangguan Tianxing's eyes widened abruptly, and he spat out blood from sheer rage. Was he being charged with another crime?

With an angry expression, he said in a low voice, "I did not! Do not frame me!"

As he spoke, he glared angrily at Nangong Yu. He really hadn't expected this lad to have recorded the scene.

It was his own impatience to blame; he hadn't expected Nangong Aotian to actually appear, so naturally, he hadn't thought that a recording would be useful.

If he had thought of this point, he wouldn't have come at this time, nor would he have resorted to threats.

Perhaps he had been blinded by the immense potential profit, which was why he hadn't thought of it?

Shangguan Tianxing's mind raced. Given the current situation, it was merely threatening the Prince of Zhenbei; everything else was illusory, and it wouldn't get him killed.

But regardless, since Nangong Aotian had appeared, this place was no longer a safe place to stay.

Thinking of this, he looked at Nangong Aotian and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I, Shangguan Tianxing, have lost today's affair, but aren't you curious about the matter of the Zhenbei Army? Aren't you coveting that Opportunity?"

But when he said this, Nangong Aotian snorted coldly, "Scram. Do you think everyone is like you? Just a petty person who cares only for profit!"

"I..."

Shangguan Tianxing was furious but speechless. He secretly speculated on Nangong Aotian's thoughts, guessing that Nangong Aotian likely wanted to swallow it all for himself.

But facing Nangong Aotian, he had no choice. He glanced at the others, forced himself to muster his energy, and transformed into a ray of light, leaving the Prince of Zhenbei's Residence.

Seeing him leave, Nangong Aotian looked down at Nangong Yu, "Yuer, that Shangguan Tianxing is unlikely to let this matter rest. This Residence might become a place of trouble. Why don't you come stay in the Imperial Palace?"

"Thank you, Imperial Uncle, but there is no need!"

Nangong Yu shook his head slightly and took a look at this Prince of Zhenbei's Residence, "Mother has left, and Yuer wants to wait here for her to come pick me up. As for those petty scoundrels, let them come if they want; at worst, I will just have to sacrifice a few things!"

Hearing this, Nangong Aotian frowned slightly, his expression showing some worry.

But he looked at Nangong Yu, pondered for a moment, and shook his head, "Fine, I will dispatch a retainer to come over and protect you in a while!"

Nangong Yu shook his head slightly, "Thank you for your kindness, Imperial Uncle, but there is no need to trouble yourself. Mother likely wouldn't be at ease with me, so she should have left a backup plan for me."

Hearing this, Nangong Aotian raised an eyebrow slightly, remembering Nangong Yu's words from just now: sacrifice?

Sacrifice what?

Thinking of this, Nangong Aotian couldn't help but show a little curiosity, saying, "Yuer, Shen Biyun and the three thousand Zhenbei Army soldiers have all been taken away by your mother. What other backup plan could she have left for you?"

"Who knows?" Nangong Yu shook his head slightly and smiled, "Imperial Uncle, has the Zhenbei Army really all left for sure?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Nangong Aotian's heart skipped a beat. That was hard to say; perhaps there really were some who had stayed behind in the shadows!

If it were him, he wouldn't be able to take the entire Zhenbei Army away either; he would leave a few behind to guard Nangong Yu.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a bit relieved. However, he saw Nangong Yu smile slightly, "Imperial Uncle, you don't need to worry about me. At worst, I will sacrifice a quota in exchange for that person helping me kill a few people; that shouldn't be a problem!"

When these words were spoken, Nangong Aotian felt relieved; he naturally understood what Nangong Yu meant.

Perhaps compared to Heaven-Defying life-altering feats, killing a few people would likely be much easier for that person!

"Fine, since that is the case, I will temporarily not do anything extra!"

Nangong Aotian nodded slightly and said, "However, if there is anything you cannot resolve, remember to send me a message in time!"

"Alright!"

Nangong Yu nodded and watched him leave.

He could tell that Nangong Aotian was genuinely considering his well-being, but sending an Imperial retainer over—wasn't that just adding trouble for him?

Having someone watching you all the time, even if they posed no great threat and could even protect you, was always uncomfortable.

Furthermore, Nangong Yu did not need the other person's protection; having them come over was, conversely, just an annoyance for him.

Thinking of this, Nangong Yu shook his head slightly, but his gaze glanced in the direction of the Northern Territory.

A backup plan?

There was indeed one, but it was just one!

Perhaps in Shangguan Yuexi's view, since he was in the Imperial City, had Nangong Aotian looking after him, and possessed extraordinary strength himself, having one backup plan was enough!

Nangong Yu didn't think any further, turned around, and lay down on the reclining chair. Only then did he look at Ye Jingling and say, "You should also go down. Manage the Residence well and focus on your own Cultivation; you don't need to worry about anything else!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Ye Jingling nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Since the Dowager Consort had left a backup plan to protect the Prince, she naturally didn't need to worry; she just needed to do her own job well!

Nangong Yu watched her leave, but his gaze turned toward the direction of the Shangguan Family, "What a Shangguan Tianxing; his nerve is truly great. Does he really think those two Spirit Venerable Old Ancestors of your Shangguan Family can protect you?"

If he hadn't been in a bad mood and wanted to find someone to scold, he wouldn't have even seen Shangguan Tianxing just now!