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Liu Yuren looked at Xuan Yuan Old King and his usually calm and steady tone suddenly turned a bit colder.
"Your Highness, you only need to repay my favor. As for whom it is for, Old Prince Xuanyuan should not inquire."
As Liu Yuren's words fell, Jin Lan, who stood behind Old Prince Xuanyuan, couldn't help but frown, his large hand hidden in his sleeve clenched into a fist. Even though Liu Yuren was the God of Killing at the Border Defense, it did not mean he could treat their Old Prince Xuanyuan with such indifference.
However, Old Prince Xuanyuan remained expressionless and silent.
Liu Yuren, who was usually so composed and unflappable, revealed such dissatisfaction due to a fleeting glance from him, which spoke volumes about Xia Huxin's perception of him.
So, did that brat still have a chance?
All parents tend to favor their own children. Especially since Xuan Yuan Ling had fallen ill due to Old Prince Xuanyuan's negligence; although outwardly they seemed at odds, deep down, Old Prince Xuanyuan would do anything for this son.
"Jin Lan, lead the way." Old Prince Xuanyuan turned to Jin Lan with a glance that silently permitted him to take Huxin and Liu Yuren to the Secret Prison.
Jin Lan was taken aback for a moment, opening his mouth as if to say something, but seeing Old Prince Xuanyuan's increasingly grave expression, he dared not speak further. He stepped forward to Huxin and Liu Yuren, cupping his fists in a gesture of invitation.
Old Prince Xuanyuan then closed his eyes, appearing to rest. Yet inside, he felt anything but detached; there was an indescribable sense of confusion.
Old Prince Xuanyuan believed that at his age, he had seen through many things and could handle them with ease. But now, facing the chaotic situation before him, he felt a headache coming on.
Liu Yuren said no more and walked alongside Jin Lan. Huxin followed behind them as they navigated through pavilions and rockeries for a full quarter of an hour before Jin Lan finally slowed his pace.
"How much longer?" Huxin felt that Jin Lan was leading her and Liu Yuren in circles.
Although it wasn't obvious on the surface, Huxin had seen all sorts of situations in modern times. There wouldn't be two branches growing exactly the same in this world; even after human pruning, by nightfall, there would still be differences in their growth.
Jin Lan stopped, quickly glanced at Huxin, and then said in a low voice, "Miss Xia has sharp eyes. Ordinary people would never notice that I was leading him in circles. Since you have seen through it, Jin Lan will tell you the truth. Because Xuanyuan Family's Secret Prison is located in a perilous area, this journey is fraught with traps. Even someone like Jin Lan, who has been by the prince's side for years, must go around three times before the hidden Secret Guard can make a final judgment to confirm it is indeed me before we can enter the Secret Prison. The layout changes after we walk through once; before the second round, it won't be a complete transformation, but ordinary people absolutely wouldn't notice."
Jin Lan's explanation made Huxin realize.
Not only did it prevent first-time visitors from feeling like they were going in circles, but this layered arrangement also ensured the secrecy and impenetrability of the Secret Prison. No wonder the Xuanyuan Family's Secret Prison had an even greater reputation than the Royal Ancestral Hall.
"Girl, just go around the fake mountain ahead and we will arrive."
Liu Yuren, who had been quietly walking in front of Huxin, suddenly spoke up. His steady tone revealed no excitement or other emotions.
Huxin turned her head and looked at him with curiosity. "Have you been here before?" His tone suggested he was quite familiar with the place.
"I've only been here once, over ten years ago. I was young and didn't understand much back then. I accidentally started a fire while playing around and almost burned Xuan Yuan Ling to death. I was scared of causing a fatal incident, so I rushed into the flames to save Xuan Yuan Ling. But later, that fire inexplicably became something Xuan Yuan Ling set himself. No matter how I explained it, no one believed me. Old Prince Xuanyuan even insisted that I was Xuan Yuan Ling's savior and promised me a favor; he owes me one. Don't you think that's strange?"
Liu Yuren spoke openly about Old Prince Xuanyuan owing him a favor in front of Huxin. The events from over a decade ago seemed to him like someone else's story as he casually recounted them, as if they had nothing to do with him.
Jin Lan had heard some of the truth from those years. However, she did not expect Liu Yuren to say such things. Was this General Liu not afraid of being reported to Old Prince Xuanyuan?
"If what you're saying is meant for me, then I can only say that the world is full of wonders, and nothing is eternal or absolute. But if you're saying this for him to take back to Old Prince Xuanyuan to vent his anger, then I must say, your move is too childish."
Huxin bluntly exposed Liu Yuren's intentions. Jin Lan, who was listening nearby, was skeptical but began to understand that General Liu was using her as a messenger. It was because Old Prince Xuanyuan had previously shown doubt about the general's character through his gaze towards Miss Xia that General Liu resorted to this tactic. When a man becomes jealous and resentful, he can be even more terrifying than a woman.
If it weren't for Huxin speaking up, Jin Lan would have fallen for it.
Even so, Jin Lan still intended to speak the truth when she returned, but she would relay Huxin's words to Old Prince Xuanyuan unchanged.
At this moment, Liu Yuren was not angry at all; if one could not see through his intentions, then they were not Xia Huxin.
"Girl, don't you think that whether something is childish or not doesn't really matter as long as the goal is achieved? Many things can be accomplished with just a word. If it were a child, perhaps they could get what they want with just a word. But adults are quite the opposite; they worry too much, hesitate too much, and doubt even more, missing opportunities without realizing it. If adults could be as simple and direct as children, many things in this world wouldn't take years or even decades to resolve."
Liu Yuren's words sounded reasonable, but Huxin always felt there was a hint of nostalgia for childhood and helplessness about adult life in his tone.
Many people would say that Liu Yuren is a mysterious person. How did he manage to survive that massacre and become a legendary killer? What kind of terror did the battlefield's countless enemies bring upon Liu Yuren?
For Huxin, it was unimaginable.
"Everyone understands that most people's childhoods are carefree, but growing up is a natural law. If you go against it, you will pay a price. If you gain what you cannot have, you will lose something unexpected. Therefore, rather than expecting too much or pondering 'what ifs,' it’s better to go with the flow and follow your heart. People live in the present; either cherish each moment or enjoy life while you can—if you don’t enjoy it now, when will you?"
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