I am the snake demon!

The iron cavalry galloped on, covering a thousand miles a day.

After traveling for a day, at dusk, Li Daoyan led the group to Chaoyang Post Station.

Upon seeing that it was the Prince's army, the post station manager hurriedly stepped forward to greet them, saying solicitously, "This humble official greets the Princess."

"Prepare four superior rooms," Xu Yuhua said.

"Yes, there are exactly four superior rooms on the east side of the second floor. Just like last time, the princess will stay in the first room on the east side, Lord Li will stay in the second room on the east side, and the two newly arrived distinguished guests will stay in the third and fourth rooms," said the post station manager.

"Prepare four superior rooms and a table of dishes," Xu Yuhua said calmly.

The post station manager immediately bowed and accepted the order.

Bai Xuan, Xu Yuhua, Li Daoyan, and Duan Baiyu sat at a table.

"After passing Chaoyang Post Station, it will take another two or three days to reach Wuwei. Then, we will lead the Wuwei Iron Cavalry and gallop down the mountain. Half a month later, we will arrive at Xuanwu," Li Daoyan said, acting as Bai Xuan's strategist.

Those who attempted to assassinate Duan Baiyu and her son were all killed.

Those behind the scenes will not give up; this journey will not be peaceful.

Only after receiving help from the Duan family's iron cavalry in Wuwei can we truly rest easy.

"Shi'an, you've been living in the mountains for so long and haven't had any contact with the Duan family. Although you're going back this time because of urgent business, you should still visit your uncle and the others," Duan Baiyu said.

"I understand," Bai Xuan nodded.

Succession to the throne and the change of royal power have never been simple matters since ancient times.

Putting aside the issue of a false identity, even if Xu Shi'an himself were to return to inherit the throne, it wouldn't be a smooth journey.

After all, he had been away from the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion for far too long.

In particular, the Prince of Zhenbei did not die in the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion, but on the way back from his campaign, he died on the way.

In Bai Xuan's limited historical knowledge, there are three similar examples.

Two examples involve emperors. One is Qin Shi Huang, who died on his eastern tour. Zhao Gao, the chief charioteer, kept the death a secret, colluded with Prime Minister Li Si, altered the imperial edict, supported Huhai's ascension to the throne, and killed Fusu. The other is Emperor Yongle, who died on his northern expedition. Because the crown prince had been overseeing the country for many years, he naturally inherited the throne. However, he died ten months later, and his good brother rebelled against his son.

One example is the warlords. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Sun Ce of Eastern Wu was assassinated by Xu Gong's retainers. Sun Quan ascended the throne, and the people of Eastern Wu were in turmoil. Zhou Yu led his troops to support Sun Quan, which finally calmed the people's hearts.

The situation at the Prince of Zhenbei's residence is somewhere in between, and it's unlikely to be peaceful.

Support is needed.

The Duan family of Wuwei is Duan Baiyu's maternal family, and is one of the most prominent families in Xiliang.

There were six extraordinary figures who were renowned throughout the country, each establishing their own lineage, which covered many aspects such as politics, military affairs, and culture. They were also known as the Six Lineages of the Duan Clan.

His students and former officials were all over Western Liang.

He was Bai Xuan's biggest right-hand man in inheriting the throne of Zhenbei.

At the same time, the crown prince Xu Zhenlan died, and the Duan family of Wuwei also had to support their nephew "Xu Shi'an," whom they had neglected for many years.

Mutually beneficial.

Otherwise, if someone else were to take power, it would be difficult for the Duan family of Wuwei to maintain their previous superior status.

Both sides are now indispensable to each other.

Duan Baiyu nodded slightly and said nothing more. After the dishes were served, under Bai Xuan's persuasion, she barely managed to eat a few bites before going upstairs to rest.

Bai Xuan and the other two also went upstairs together.

As soon as Bai Xuan went upstairs, he sensed something was wrong. There was someone in the second room on the east side, almost without a breath, as if they had become part of the room. Naturally, an ordinary person would not be able to detect them at all.

However, compared to Bai Xuan, a cultivator who was on the verge of becoming an immortal, he still appeared somewhat clumsy. When it comes to the unity of heaven and man, there are few people in this world who are better than him.

Bai Xuan sensed that, judging from the life characteristics, the person should be at the seventh rank.

Sneaking around like this, is it an assassination plot?

"Auntie, you stay in the first room, my third brother stays in the second room, Mr. Li stays in the third room, and I stay in the fourth room."

After going upstairs, Xu Yuhua said.

When she arrived, she stayed in the first room on the east side, and Li Daoyan stayed in the second room on the east side.

But now, in terms of status, Bai Xuan is the most distinguished, while Duan Baiyu is the elder, so naturally Duan Baiyu has the first room and Bai Xuan has the second.

Duan Baiyu didn't say much and went straight into the first room on the east side.

Bai Xuan thought to himself, "Well, they really came to assassinate me." He then looked at Li Daoyan and said, "Uncle, please stay in the second room."

"The hierarchy must not be confused." Li Daoyan said, slightly taken aback.

"The order of seniority must not be confused. I am not yet a prince. Mother comes first, Mr. Li second, eldest sister third, and I fourth," Bai Xuan replied.

Generally speaking, no matter how powerful a person's hidden cultivation technique is, it's impossible for someone with only a seventh-grade cultivation level to achieve this.

Therefore, there is only one possibility: the other party has set up a formation in the room.

He was naturally unafraid, able to break through any formation with sheer force, no matter what kind of array it was.

But he needs to put on a facade now and not appear too strong.

So let's let Li Daoyan, the strongest member of the team, stay there.

A seventh-rank cultivation level is not enough to kill Li Daoyan.

"That's all for now. You are the master, and I am your subject," Li Daoyan said politely, still declining the offer.

"Mr. Li, since Xuan'er has said so, let's do it this way."

Upon seeing this, Duan Baiyu assumed that Bai Xuan wanted to win people's hearts and immediately made his decision.

"Yes."

Since Duan Baiyu had spoken, Li Daoyan naturally wouldn't refuse.

Following Bai Xuan's instructions, they each went into their rooms.

However, Bai Xuan remained vigilant for a moment, keeping a close watch on the other three rooms, especially Li Daoyan's room, in case something unexpected happened.

Using divine sense, he confirmed the situation of Li Daoyan and the life form that was originally hidden in the room.

Soon after, a strong fluctuation of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth came.

Bai Xuan sensed that the seventh-grade life force was weakening, confirming that Li Daoyan had won. He then pretended to be shocked as he walked out of the room, feigning surprise, just like Xu Yuhua and the others.

"Light Feather Guards, on my command, seal off the surrounding area and prohibit entry or exit."

After Xu Yuhua emerged, a solemn expression appeared on her cool face. She immediately gave an order, and with a flick of her slender finger, a unique array seal condensed in the void. In an instant, a strange power gathered and resonated with the surrounding soldiers. Countless invisible array patterns condensed, sealing off the entire post station.

In an instant, the entire post station seemed to become a separate space.

Bai Xuan looked at Xu Yuhua with surprise.

Unexpectedly, Xu Yuhua was also a formation master.

Moreover, his skills are quite remarkable.

If Bai Xuan could have defeated this ordinary cavalry unit with just a finger before, now he needs a fist to do so.

Thinking of this, his eagerness for the formation intensified.

"Auntie, Third Brother, stand behind me."

A sharp glint appeared in Xu Yuhua's cold eyes as she gathered an array seal in her hand, ready to deal with any eventuality.

"Click~"

At this tense moment, Li Daoyan's door opened.

Li Daoyan walked out and looked at Xu Yuhua and the other two, saying, "It's nothing. There was just an assassin who tried to assassinate me, no, I should say he tried to assassinate the young master who was originally going to stay here, but he was caught by me."

As he finished speaking, Li Daoyan glanced at Bai Xuan.

"An assassin? With Master Li's cultivation level, how could this assassin wait until Master Li entered before being discovered? Could it be that there was a formation set up inside?" Xu Yuhua asked.

"That's right. The Blood Shadow Sect's Lonely Soul Formation was set up in the room long ago. If someone who doesn't understand formations were to enter, even a ninth-level martial artist would probably be fooled. From now on, wherever we go, I will check the room first before the Princess, the Young Master, and the Princess move in," Li Daoyan said.

"Blood Shadow Cult?"

However, upon hearing about the Blood Shadow Sect, Duan Baiyu's expression immediately changed. He asked, "Is the assassin alive or dead?"

"He's still alive. Your Highness, please wait here while I interrogate him to find out the truth."

Knowing that Duan Baiyu was concerned, Li Daoyan comforted her slightly, then took the assassin away and ordered everyone at the post station to be arrested.

The fact that the array master arranged the barrier using the environment beforehand, rather than using array seals, suggests that he was not skilled in array formations and that he had accomplices in the post station.

They need to be questioned thoroughly.

After this incident, Bai Xuan and the other two were no longer sleepy and sat together, waiting for the outcome.

Since waiting would take time, Bai Xuan moved closer to Xu Yuhua and asked, "Big sister, are you also a formation master?"