Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Not only Kang You, but even Ying Yufu and the others were shocked by the restraint of the Nine Stars Alignment on the puppet soldiers.

Unexpectedly, what that old man Ying Huanchong said was true; the alignment of the nine stars could indeed suppress the puppet soldiers.

Just then, Xue Fengjun arrived.

As soon as Xue Fengjun arrived, Kang You's expression changed.

Xuefeng Army surrounded them.

At this moment, Zhou Shichang, who had recovered his health, knelt down hard.

"Your Highness, I have something to report."

Upon seeing this, Zhou and Cheng Fengzhi also knelt down.

They didn't know what Zhou Shichang was going to report, but they had already realized that the matter in Yunzhou could no longer be kept secret.

Zhou had been married to Cheng Yunjing for many years. Although she didn't know what the Cheng family had been doing behind the scenes, she still had a vague understanding of the political landscape of Yunzhou.

Even if my father survives this ordeal, he will likely lose his official position.

They are all guilty.

The Crown Prince looked coldly at Zhou Shichang. Although Zhou Shichang was controlled by the Heart-Eating Gu, the misfortunes of Yunzhou over the years were indeed caused by his inaction.

Even Kang You and Ji Qing were subordinates he promoted. Kang You was just an ordinary minor official with a clean background. If it weren't for Zhou Shichang's promotion, how could he have reached his current position?

A dignified fourth-rank local official actually betrayed Beixuan and colluded with the southern barbarians.

"Speak," the prince said.

Over there, Kang You's face grew increasingly grim, but with his hands bound behind his back, he was unable to whistle to summon the other puppet soldiers.

Zhou Shichang kowtowed heavily and said, "Your Highness, this old minister wishes to report on the matter of the Beast God Cult."

The Beast God Cult is an organization set up by the Southern Barbarians in my Northern Xuan. Their purpose is to use human lives to refine the Nine-Headed Gu in my Southern Barbarian lands.

They also built a temple to the Beast God, forcing the people to go there to worship the Beast God so that they could select strong individuals suitable for the Nine-Headed Gu to parasitize and create puppet soldiers.

Not only were men chosen to be turned into puppet soldiers, but talented women were also selected to be turned into eerie assassins—those in white robes.

The audience felt a chill run down their spines, and Ying Yufu couldn't help but glance at the white robe that she had pressed down on.

Zhou Shichang said, "These white-robed assassins are usually women. They are as nimble as snakes, their bodies can bend strangely, they are flexible and incredibly strong. They are assassins, making them impossible to guard against."

Ying Yufu and the others then realized that the Beast God Temple was the interview site where the Southern Barbarians selected puppet soldiers.

Upon hearing this, Kang You spoke up sharply, "Zhou Shichang, do you think you can say whatever you want just because you've lifted the curse? Aren't you afraid of the Beast God's revenge?"

Zhou Shichang looked at him, his eyes filled with hatred, and sneered: "The revenge of the Beast God? What bullshit Beast God! It's just the shady business of you barbarians!"

"If you hadn't used such despicable means to poison me, how could I, Zhou Shichang, have stood by and watched you commit such heinous crimes in Yunzhou? You will all suffer a terrible death!"

Kang You stared intently at Zhou Shichang, knowing that they were being restrained and were in a passive position.

Zhou Shichang continued, "Your Highness, this Kang You is not the real Kang You at all!"

Kang You, whom I personally promoted back then, is an upright person. The current Kang You is a fake, impersonated by the Southern Barbarians.

His real name is Xin Chou, a high-ranking shaman of the Lan clan of the Southern Barbarians. He is the great leader of the Beast God Cult!

"A feint to the east while attacking the west. Go and remove his mask," the prince commanded coldly.

They moved forward, searching Kang You's face and neck, and after a moment, tore off a human skin mask.

Beneath Kang You's mask was the pale face of a middle-aged man.

Zhou Shichang stared at the face with disgust and said, "That's right, it's him, Xin Chou. His Gu techniques are very powerful. Everyone must be careful not to fall into his trap."

"He's already scheming, but with me here, his schemes are useless."

Shangguan Sheng snorted softly, and everyone turned to look, only to see a swarm of black Gu worms crawling at Shangguan Sheng's feet.

The worms gathered at Shangguan Sheng's feet, obediently allowing the black centipede to devour them.

Only then did everyone realize that Kang You, no, Xin Chou, that bastard, had actually been secretly plotting against them.

Upon discovering this, everyone gasped in shock.

These Gu worms from the Southern Barbarians are truly impossible to guard against.

Xin Chou's eyes were icy cold. He never expected that things would suddenly veer out of his control.

There are actually people in this world who can cure the Heart-Eating Gu.

Not only that, Zhou Shichang was clearly on the verge of death, yet someone managed to save his life and restore him to full health.

Xin Chou couldn't help but stare at Ying Yufu, the Princess of Anguo. She had not only blown up the Beast God Temple, but also ruined his important plans today.

A hint of resentment flashed in his eyes.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully slapped Zhou Shichang in the face, saving his life and slapping Kang You (Xin Chou) in the face. The system rewards you with 1000 points. Your original points were 19830, and your current point balance is 20830.]

Ying Yufu didn't care what Xin Chou thought; she smiled with satisfaction.

She looked at Zhou Shichang and asked, "Lord Zhou, where is the headquarters of the Beast God Sect? Where do they usually refine the Nine-Headed Gu?"

Ying Yufu's purpose in traveling south this time was to stop the Nine-Headed Gu from bringing disaster to the world, and she was determined to find out more about the Nine-Headed Gu.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shichang's face immediately showed grief and indignation. Large tears rolled down his cheeks as he kowtowed fiercely, "The headquarters of the Beast God Temple... is this Provincial Administration Office!"

They usually practice their Gu cultivation here.

Upon hearing this, Ying Yufu and the others' pupils shrank, utterly shocked.

They had some doubts in their hearts, but when they learned the truth, they were still extremely shocked.

It's utterly ridiculous that a dignified government office has become the domain of the Beast God Cult, with the government being replaced and obliterated.

"Your subject is guilty!" Zhou Shichang said, his words filled with anguish.

The crown prince looked at him coldly: "You are indeed guilty."

Xin Chou sneered: "You don't think that knowing all this will change anything, do you? Now all the troops in this government office are under the control of my Southern Barbarians, and half of the troops in Yunzhou are also in my hands."

If you dare to touch me, Yunzhou will be thrown into chaos in an instant.

"Is that so? Then let's give it a try," the Crown Prince said sternly.

He looked at Yu Li and asked, "When will the army arrive?"

Yu Li replied, "Your Highness, it will be at the latest three days."

Zhou Shichang's expression changed.

"A large army? What large army?"

Shangguan Fei sneered: "Of course, it's the Northern Xuan Iron Cavalry heading to Wuhai, Wuzhu, and Sentu to take up their posts."

Before his departure, Emperor Cangxuan dispatched the Northern Xuan Iron Cavalry stationed at Jishui to the border of Yunzhou. They would set off after the Crown Prince passed through Qinjiang.

No one knew who Emperor Cangxuan had sent to take over the three cities ceded by the Southern Barbarians, but now the truth has come to light.

Young Master Jiang and Miss Jiang exchanged a glance, both shocked. His Majesty had actually mobilized Ji Shui's iron cavalry.

Wouldn't Ji Shui be empty now?

No, that's not right, Ji Shuicheng is busy.

For years, Ji Shuicheng had been secretly training a navy, a fact that even his father, the king, couldn't find out.

Thinking of this, Young Master Jiang couldn't help but gasp.

So, Ji Shui's iron cavalry was originally prepared for the south.

Your Majesty, what a profound scheme!

The Southern Barbarians plotted against the Northern Xuan, but Your Majesty also retaliated against them.

Only then did a trace of fear and unease truly appear on Xin Chou's face.