Chapter 13766: Surpass This King

"Yes, sir!" A low and hoarse voice came from the shadow, full of awe and obedience. The shadow moved slightly, like a gust of wind, and disappeared in the room in an instant, without revealing its true face from beginning to end.

Qin Tiannan sat on the chair, his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He seemed to have seen Ling Xiao's desperate expression after learning that his relatives had been arrested, and his heart was full of expectations.

Qin Tiannan sat quietly in the room, looking through the window at the deep and distant sky. The howling wind could not dispel the thick haze in his heart. A sneer appeared on his face, full of ridicule and disdain, as if he was laughing at all the conspiracies and tricks in the world.

"My daughter, do you want us to fight to the death with the Yu Clan and Ling Xiao, and then you come out to clean up the mess and seize the throne?" Qin Tiannan's voice was low and cold, like the roar of an evil ghost coming from the Nine Nether Hell.

There was a hint of anger and disappointment in his eyes. His once well-behaved and lovely daughter was now willing to plot against her own family for the sake of power.

"This kind of trick is what your father used to do." Qin Tiannan raised his head slightly, his eyes full of confidence and pride.

He had been struggling in this vortex of power for decades, and had experienced countless conspiracies and calculations. What kind of methods had he not seen? In his opinion, Qin Xianglan's little tricks were nothing more than child's play.

"However, I hope you can surpass me. Come on." Qin Tiannan's tone suddenly contained a hint of expectation and encouragement.

Although he was angry about Qin Xianglan's behavior, deep down, he still hoped that his daughter would have a promising future. He hoped that Qin Xianglan could stand out in this cruel power struggle with her wisdom and courage.

"If you can really kill me, I will let you be the king!" Qin Tiannan's voice was firm and resolute, as if it was a challenge to Qin Xianglan. He knew that the struggle for power was cruel, and there was no family affection or friendship.

If Qin Xianglan really has the ability to defeat him, then he is willing to give the throne to her, because he believes that only truly capable people can lead the Qin family to a more glorious future.

Qin Tiannan's eyes were still fixed on the window, but his thoughts had already drifted away. He recalled his struggles when he was young, the brothers who had fought side by side with him, and those who had sacrificed themselves for power.

He knew that power was like a double-edged sword, which could bring glory and status, but also pain and disaster. He didn't know whether Qin Xianglan could understand this truth and whether she could withstand the temptation and pressure of power.

"I hope you won't let me down." Qin Tiannan sighed softly, and the voice echoed in the silent room, as if it was the last hope for Qin Xianglan.

……

Palace of the King of Qin.

The originally lively crowd had gradually dispersed, and at this moment, only Qin Yu and Qin Liang were left in the huge hall. In the empty hall, the candlelight flickered, and the light and shadow swayed on the wall, making a slight "crackling" sound, adding a bit of silence and solemnity to the atmosphere.

Qin Liang sighed slightly, with a look of emotion on his face, and said slowly:
"Our father is really scary. When we thought we had become chess players, able to control the situation and manipulate the fate of others, we were actually just chess pieces on his chessboard. The same goes for that smart-aleck Qin Xianglan. Did she really think she could beat the old guy? Her little tricks were completely vulnerable in front of our father. She was just a clown."

Qin Liang's eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and awe. He knew his father's methods and strategies very well. He was nothing but an insignificant existence in front of his father.

Qin Yu stood quietly aside. When he heard Qin Liang's words, he just glanced at Qin Liang indifferently, without any ripples in his eyes.

His voice was calm and steady, and he slowly said, "I have no interest in the throne. If you just wait patiently, the throne will be yours sooner or later. Why do you have to plot to kill me and Qin Xianglan? We are all family members. We should support each other and jointly protect the glory of the Qin family. But you are doing whatever it takes for this empty throne. It really chills my heart."

Qin Yu's words were full of sincerity and helplessness. He didn't understand why Qin Liang was so obsessed with the throne that he even didn't hesitate to hurt his relatives.

"Humph!" Qin Liang snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain and suspicion. He stared at Qin Yu and said loudly: "Second brother, you are too good at pretending. Do you really think that your acting skills can deceive father? Father told me before that he thinks that you are the one who killed eldest brother!"

Qin Liang's voice echoed in the hall, and every word seemed like a heavy hammer, hitting Qin Yu's heart. After saying this, Qin Liang stared at Qin Yu's eyes, trying to find a flaw in his eyes.

When Qin Yu heard Qin Liang's words, his face suddenly became extremely sad and angry. His eyes were wide open, full of anger and grievance.

He said excitedly: "You can insult me, and say that I am ambitious, but you shouldn't do that. I was basically raised by my eldest brother, and he is closer to me than my father. In my heart, my eldest brother is like my biological father, how could I hurt him? To be honest, if my eldest brother wants to rebel, I will definitely stand on his side. Forget it, think whatever you want."

Qin Yu's voice trembled a little, his heart was full of pain and helplessness, he didn't understand why Qin Liang didn't trust him so much, why his father would doubt him.

After saying that, Qin Yu turned and left, his back looked a little lonely and desolate. Qin Liang looked at Qin Yu's back as he left, his expression changing again and again.

A trace of doubt began to arise in his heart. Could it really not be him? He began to recall Qin Yu's daily behavior. Qin Yu had always been so gentle and kind, and he was very respectful to his elder brother. Could he really do such a thing?

Qin Liang's heart was full of contradictions and confusion. He didn't know whether he should believe Qin Yu's words.

……

In a quiet place in Wangzhou, surrounded by lush trees with intertwined branches and leaves, sunlight shines through the gaps, forming patches of mottled light and shadows.

Ling Xiao was sitting leisurely beside a bonfire, with a bird-shaped monster in front of him. The monster was huge, with colorful feathers, and even though it had become a meal, one could still tell that it was extraordinary in life.

Ling Xiao skillfully turned the monster over while applying various spices on it. Although he was on the run, he always felt that he couldn't miss out on fun.

Now his realm is already unfathomable, and he no longer needs to rely on food to replenish his nutrients, but he never misses the opportunity to enjoy delicious food. In his opinion, life would be too boring if he couldn't even enjoy delicious food.