On the way back to the Mixed Spirit Academy.
Yu Cheng looked at Cheng Dahai beside him and asked, "Elder Brother Cheng, how should we report to the Second Elder once we return?"
The attempt to intercept Blackie and the others had failed.
Cheng Dahai gave a wry smile and said, "How can we report? Just report the truth."
"This mission wasn't really meant for either of our parties from the start; we were merely extras. It was entirely a battle of wits and bravery between the Ninth Crown Prince and the other three Crown Princes. Who would have thought that the Ninth Crown Prince's preparations were so thorough? He probably even knew that we were taking on the Third Crown Prince's task."
Upon hearing this, Yu Cheng's expression grew solemn, a chill inexplicably rising in his heart as he said with a bitter smile, "If possible, I really wouldn't want to offend someone like the Ninth Crown Prince."