After entering the palace,
Qian Renfeng walked in the direction of the Crown Prince's East Palace with ease.
He had been to this place once before, and with his powerful spiritual sense, he naturally remembered the route to the East Palace.
He could walk with his eyes closed, and he would never accidentally wander into the back palace of the Snow Night Emperor!
In places as sacred as the imperial palace, one can only walk at a normal pace. Qian Renfeng didn't mind, treating the walk as a stroll to appreciate the scenery.
"I heard that His Majesty's health has worsened again recently. No one knows when he will recover."
In a corner, a palace maid and a eunuch were gossiping with each other.
To them, it made no difference who controlled the vast Tiandou Empire.
However, if the new monarch ascended the throne, it would offer them some opportunity to rise.
After all, with each new ruler, the old must give way—if the old doesn't step down, how can the new one govern?
After the palace maid spoke, the eunuch, looking troubled, glanced around to make sure no one else was around before speaking confidently.
"Recover? I think it's hopeless~"
"According to Little Shunzi from the Imperial Medical Hall, even the Imperial physicians can't do anything this time."
"Every time, they can only rely on the Tiandou Empire's Dugu Bo to save His Majesty's life, but those are just temporary measures!"
"Even with the help of Poison Douluo, His Majesty can only survive for another three months!"
As soon as the eunuch finished speaking, Qian Renfeng shook his head with a long sigh.
If this were an ordinary situation, it would be harmless if they were quietly discussing such matters in a corner. Even if someone overheard, it wouldn't be a big deal.
But now they were discussing something critical—the life and death of the emperor!
Not to mention that the emperor was lying on his deathbed, even if he were in good health, would anyone, let alone a lowly eunuch, dare to discuss his fate so freely?
So, once they started discussing it, their fate was sealed.
In the corner, blood splattered, and their conversation abruptly stopped.
A Soul Saint-level powerhouse walked out from the shadows, holding two bloody severed heads in his hands.
He glanced at Qian Renfeng coldly.
Had it not been for the terrifying aura Qian Renfeng exuded, the Soul Saint might have tried to take action right there.
After all, Qian Renfeng had just passed by this place and might have overheard something.
To be cautious, it would be best to kill him on the spot!
But… well, it wasn't worth risking his own life for this "what if."
Qian Renfeng smiled and nodded toward him before continuing on his way toward the East Palace.
The Soul Saint felt a sudden chill on the back of his neck, as though a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast was eyeing him, sending a shiver down his spine.
Wasn't attacking the right choice?
After a moment,
Qian Renfeng arrived at the front of the East Palace and, with the same trick, handed the white jade-like token to the guards at the door.
This time, however, it was much easier.
Before he could fully extend the token, the guards had already opened the door.
"Second Young Master, please come in. The Young Master and Lord Cuttlefish have been waiting for you for quite some time!"
Their tone was respectful and sincere, as if they had genuinely admired him.
Qian Renfeng was somewhat taken aback and then smiled. It seemed that his sister, Qian Renxue, had indeed accelerated her efforts to seize control of the Tiandou Empire!
After all,
The Tiandou Empire now had almost no obstacles left!
The Haotian Sect had already been destroyed, and even the few remaining disciples posed no threat.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was too preoccupied with searching for the missing Young Lord Ning Rongrong, leaving no time to care about the life or death of the Snow Night Emperor.
Even if they realized what was happening, they wouldn't stop Qian Renxue's plans.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had always been aligned with the Crown Prince's faction!
As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, though strong, their relationship with the Tiandou Empire's royal family was rather weak.
Even if a new emperor took the throne, it had nothing to do with them.
Of course, if it were to be renamed the Blue Lightning Empire, perhaps the old Dragon King would think about whether he should ascend to the throne.
Qian Renfeng smiled and nodded to the two guards, tossing them two bags of gold soul coins as a small token of appreciation for their hard work.
After pushing the door open, Qian Renfeng casually spoke: "Sister, did the plan start earlier?"
The guards around the room had already been replaced with Spirit Hall's personnel.
Even if his identity were exposed, Qian Renfeng was no longer concerned and spoke freely.
Both Qian Renxue and Cuttlefish Douluo, who were discussing something inside the room, were startled upon hearing this voice, but they quickly realized who it was.
Cuttlefish Douluo cupped his hands and said, "Cuttlefish pays his respects to Second Young Master."
Qian Renfeng waved his hand, signaling him not to be so formal, then smiled at Qian Renxue and said, "Sister."
Seeing Qian Renfeng's appearance, Qian Renxue nodded in satisfaction.
Her main concern had always been his safety, and now that he had safely returned, she felt much more at ease.
However, there was still one thing she didn't understand—how did Qian Renfeng know about this plan? Could it be that Poison Douluo Dugu Bo had told him?
But Qian Renfeng was her brother, so even if he knew the entire plan, it didn't matter.
"Yes, Xiao Feng, the plan has started."
"But we can't rush it."
"At least, we need to keep Snow Night Emperor alive for three more months. Only then will it be foolproof!"
Qian Renfeng nodded in agreement. "So, you had Dugu Bo act out a scene."
"Dugu Bo's poison will only worsen the Snow Night Emperor's condition. Each time he wakes up, it's just a temporary revival!"
Cuttlefish Douluo looked at Qian Renfeng in surprise, and Qian Renxue smiled in approval: "Exactly, Xiao Feng is indeed clever."
"Though in name, the Tiandou Empire is still ruled by Snow Night Emperor, in reality, almost 80% of the imperial edicts are now sent to me in the Crown Prince's East Palace for handling!"
"The remaining 20% are symbolically sent to Prince Snow Star, just to make it look like we're not fully in control."
"Play the role well!"
Qian Renfeng wasn't particularly interested in this and smiled: "I believe your arrangements are already perfect."
"If you need me for anything, just let me know. I'll always listen to you, Sister."
"Even if it means climbing mountains or crossing oceans, I'll never refuse."
Qian Renxue suddenly flashed a mischievous smile, one Qian Renfeng had never seen in all his years—almost as if she had been waiting for him to fall into a trap.
Qian Renfeng's expression stiffened, his smile frozen. "No… Sister, I was just joking."
"Wait, you do have something?"