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The Emperor and Princess Ning An hurriedly rushed toward Taiye Pool and just as expected, they found Huangfu Xian covered in blood behind a rockery near the pool.
The scene was unforgettable for the Emperor—unlike usual, Huangfu Xian's legs were not covered with a thick blanket. His legs were coated in fresh blood, the empty trouser legs fluttering in the cold wind. His hands, too, were smeared with blood. Even his cheeks, the corners of his eyes, and neck were spattered with bloodstains.
One drop was trickling down the corner of his mouth.
His eyes were hollow, and his gaze dark and menacing. His figure was solitary and incomplete.
A feeling surged up from the depths of the Emperor's heart, indescribable as if it were a chill or perhaps horror.
A thought flickered through his mind—how could there be such a frightening child in this world?