Chapter 4072 Deserve to be beaten

Without the prince leading us, the slovenly Taoist priest and I wouldn't have been able to get even a step closer to Zhaoyao Mountain. Kasang could have entered the outer perimeter of Zhaoyao Mountain by using the method of entering the void, but the second layer of defense might have been discovered.

As we passed through the outer perimeter guarded by golden-armored guards on the first level, both the slovenly Taoist priest and I sensed countless eyes watching us from all directions. However, we couldn't find where they were hiding. No wonder Kasang didn't dare to continue exploring when we got here. He was genuinely worried about being discovered by those hidden masters, and then he wouldn't be able to escape.

Once the magic array is activated, Kassan's method of escaping into the void will be completely trapped.

The slovenly Taoist priest and I followed the prince, and being watched by so many eyes in the shadows made us feel all goosebumps.

The disheveled Taoist priest cautiously said to the prince, "Your Highness, I sense many powerful figures around us. I'm a little panicked."

However, the prince laughed and said, "What's the panic? They're just our guard dogs. As long as I'm here, no one will dare to lay a finger on you."

"With Your Highness's words, we brothers are relieved. No one dares to offend Your Highness's imperial authority." The slovenly Taoist priest showered him with flattery.

We continued walking up Zhaoyao Mountain, and after walking a while, suddenly, several figures appeared in front of us, blocking our way once again.

These three people weren't wearing any armor, and it was clear from their appearance that they were highly skilled.

The prince turned his head and saw them. The smile on his face vanished instantly, but he did not stop and continued walking towards them.

As soon as we saw these people, the slovenly Taoist priest and I knew they were there to block our way.

When the prince walked up to them, the three experts simultaneously stretched out their hands, blocking his way.

“Your Highness… His Majesty has decreed that no noble or royal family may bring anyone up Mount Zhaoyao except for those appointed by His Majesty. Please allow your two attendants to descend the mountain.” A master said coldly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the prince's temper flared up. The main reason was that the slovenly Taoist priest had been praising the prince all the way, which had made the prince a little conceited. If they were to be allowed to go down the mountain now, the prince would lose face.

Without saying a word, the prince slapped the person who had just spoken.

The slap was delivered with a crisp, clear sound. Afterward, the prince angrily shouted, "Get out of here!"

However, the three men kept their heads down and showed no intention of backing down.

This enraged the prince, who drew his sword and prepared to stab the three men.

Upon seeing that the prince was truly enraged, the three men immediately knelt down and buried their heads in their hands.

These people won't shed tears until they see the coffin. The prince is the uncle of the king of Guanxiong Kingdom, a nobleman, and one of the most noble. Even if the prince kills all of them, the king will probably just complain a few times. What can he do to his uncle?

These people really have no sense of propriety; they deserved to be beaten.

Seeing the three men kneeling and begging for mercy, the prince even kicked each of them twice. The slovenly Taoist priest and I exchanged a glance, then strode after the prince and continued walking forward.

When I had walked a distance away, I looked back at the three people kneeling on the ground. The one who had been beaten earlier turned around and met my gaze. I saw anger and resentment in his eyes. Although he didn't dare to offend us, he probably remembered me and the slovenly Taoist priest and would deal with us later.

Unfortunately, he couldn't wait until later. After finishing this big job, we made a quick getaway.

The further we went, the more dangerous it felt. Although we couldn't see anyone, we could vaguely sense a chilling aura emanating from the mountains and forests.

This mountain was not only big, but also high. We followed the prince for several hours before we reached the halfway point.

Once you arrive here, you will see many pavilions and towers halfway up the mountain, all of which are built in a magnificent manner.

The prince told us earlier that they would not descend the mountain tonight, and if they did, they would have to wait until tomorrow. In other words, the royal family and nobles of Guanxiong Kingdom might only be able to offer sacrifices to the sacred tree tonight.

When we reached the middle of the mountain, several men who looked like eunuchs and had no beards came over. They must have come to greet the prince.

"Oh, Your Highness, you've finally arrived! The King has been up the mountain for quite some time now, and all the other royal relatives have also arrived. We've been waiting for you." A eunuch who looked like a chief steward approached and said very politely.

"I'm getting old, and my legs aren't as nimble as they used to be. I walk slowly and can't compare to those young people," the prince greeted the chief steward with a smile.

At this moment, the head steward glanced at me and the disheveled Taoist priest and said, "Your Highness... why did you bring people up the mountain? We can't break the rules."

"These are my two trusted confidants. The Empress Dowager likes them very much and insisted that I bring them up the mountain. I can't let the Empress Dowager be unhappy, don't you think?" The prince was also a shrewd man, and directly put the matter on the Empress Dowager again.

No one dared to disobey the Empress Dowager's wishes, so the chief steward didn't say anything more and hurriedly called the prince over.

The slovenly Taoist priest and I didn't exchange a single word; we just followed the prince like two lackeys, walking forward together.

I think they're probably heading towards the swaying tree.

But the head steward led them to the hall of a building located halfway up the mountain.

When we arrived, the hall was already full of people, all dressed very elegantly, including the elderly and the young, as well as many young women.

After the prince was brought in by the chief steward, everyone stood up to greet him. Some called him "Uncle," others "Brother." The prince was a little overwhelmed and greeted everyone with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, the prince walked to the first seat on the left and sat down, while the slovenly Taoist priest and I stood behind him.

At this point, I realized that none of these nobles had brought any attendants with them, except for the prince, who had brought the two of us along.

It seems we'll have to wait a while longer before we can offer sacrifices to the sacred tree.

I glanced outside and realized that it had gotten dark and it was almost night.

This is a good thing for us; the night is high and the wind is strong, making it the perfect time to steal treasure.

We'll see what's going on in a bit. Once everyone's asleep, the slovenly Taoist priest and I will go look around the swaying wooden tree again to see if there's any opportunity to take advantage of it.