Lu Mingyuan's eyes narrowed. He sensed that this assassin was not as simple as he seemed. Deciding against further questions, he reached out and pressed his hand toward the sallow-faced old man's forehead, preparing to seize his memories and find the answers himself.
The man was clearly aware of Lu Mingyuan's intentions. He mobilized his True Qi, surging it into his Qi Sea. The next moment, a destructive power erupted from his body.
'He's actually trying to self-detonate his Qi Sea.'
Lu Mingyuan's brow furrowed, and he rapidly retreated.
At the same time, Zhong Yuli pointed forward. A single thread of light instantly pierced the sallow-faced old man's abdomen, right where his Qi Sea was located, creating a shattered zone of Spiritual Qi.
The self-detonation was instantly neutralized, causing only a slight tremor in the surrounding space without any significant destructive force.
"Crown Prince, they've all committed suicide by poison."
