I am the villain in the book

An hour ago, Liang Zhen, following Wei Changtian's instructions, ordered a scout to enter the cave.

Ten breaths after entering the cave, the scout's life tablet shattered, proving that he was dead.

...

The Jueji allied forces at the foot of the mountain were getting closer and closer, but the summit remained deathly silent.

Zhang San didn't even dare to breathe too loudly, simply lowering his head and waiting for Wei Changtian's next instruction.

The latter remained silent for a long time before slowly saying:

“Tell Uncle Liang to immediately arrest and interrogate those wealthy families who renovated the Mountain God Temple.”

“Also, notify Chu Xianping that I need to send a message to Xu Sui Sui.”

“Yes!”

Zhang San hurriedly responded, continuing to heat the mother-child jade.

As for Wei Changtian...

He still sat cross-legged in the snow, his expression unchanged, but his hands hidden in his sleeves were clenched tightly.

Either it was some kind of bizarre killing array.

Or it was a teleportation array.

Of course, in this low-martial world, the concept of a “teleportation array” was a bit beyond the current level of “cultivation technology.”

However, that didn't mean it definitely didn't exist.

Not only did the Pure Jade Pendant possess a certain teleportation ability, but the escape technique that Old Zhang Tou taught him, although strictly speaking it was “instantaneous movement,” could also be considered a type of teleportation.

Therefore, a “teleportation array” could theoretically exist in this world.

And Wei Changtian felt that the black hole should be a teleportation array.

After all, if it were a killing array, why would it reject the clothes and belongings of those who entered the array?

It didn't make sense.

On the contrary, it was easy to understand if it was regarded as a teleportation array.

Clearly, this formation could only teleport living things, and dead things could not enter the formation.

This also explained why there were so many bones in the cave, but no clothes were left behind.

Because they were teleported naked from the other side of the teleportation array.

As for why they died after being teleported over...

Wei Changtian certainly couldn't guess this, so he sent someone into the cave through Liang Zhen.

And he now knew the fate of the person who entered the cave.

Ten breaths.

Since he only died after ten breaths, it meant that the person was most likely killed by someone on “the other side” after the teleportation was completed.

Or perhaps the teleportation process caused some harm to the person, causing him to fail to endure it.

The specific reason was difficult to investigate clearly unless more people were sent into the cave to “experiment.”

But considering the current situation, entering the cave was tantamount to sending them to their deaths, so Wei Changtian couldn't issue such an order, regardless of his reasons.

However, this didn't mean that he had given up on Yang Liu Shi.

Although he couldn't be sure whether Yang Liu Shi had actively entered the cave, and he couldn't be sure whether she was dead or alive, Wei Changtian would never give up any attempt.

But before that, he had to figure out three things first.

First, what exactly was this cave?

Second, if it was really a teleportation array, where did it connect to?

Third, were there any restrictions on using this array?

Rushing into the array without understanding these three things was not bravery, but foolishness.

And now, if anyone might know all of this, Wei Changtian believed it would only be Xu Sui Sui...

...

“Young Master, Young Master Chu replied that the jade tablet for sending messages to Miss Xu is stored in the Tianji Institute.”

“He is on his way there and will need about an hour.”

Beside him, Zhang San promptly reported the situation on Chu Xianping's side.

Wei Changtian nodded without opening his eyes. After a few breaths, he heard Huang Sheng's cautious voice next to his ear.

“Young, Young Master...”

“The vanguard of the enemy army is almost at the foot of the mountain...”

Shu Prefecture City, Fulux Lane.

When he first arrived in Shu Prefecture, Wei Changtian lived in a small house in this lane, but later, in order to marry Xu Qingwan, he moved to another, larger residence.

His original small house and Li Su Yue's adjacent house were combined and transformed into the “Tianji Institute,” responsible for the communication affairs of forces such as the Gongji Society and the Tongzhou Society.

Since it was an important place involving many secrets, countless sentries were naturally arranged in the lane, both openly and secretly. Over time, the people also noticed the unusualness of this place, and they often detoured when passing by, making Fulux Lane much quieter than other places in Shu Prefecture City.

Today was the same. Besides a few secret sentries disguised as peddlers at the entrance of the lane, there were only a few birds playing on the branches.

A gentle breeze blew, and the sunlight fell on the clean bluestone pavement, a scene of peace and tranquility.

However, at a certain moment, a carriage bearing the dragon flag suddenly sped from the end of the long street and rushed into Fulux Lane without slowing down, startling the birds on the branches.

“Whoa!!”

Outside the Tianji Institute, the coachman tightly reined in the horses, and two tall horses raised their front hooves high.

Before the carriage came to a complete stop, a man jumped out of the carriage and said “Thank you, Your Majesty” to the person inside the carriage, before hurrying into the Tianji Institute, his figure quickly disappearing into the depths of the courtyard.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

This sentence undoubtedly proved that the person still sitting in the carriage at this time was actually the monarch of a country.

If we also consider that this was Shu Prefecture City, then this person would only be Ning Yu Ke.

...

Through the carriage window, watching Chu Xianping's hurried back, the uneasiness in Ning Yu Ke's heart grew stronger.

Although Chu Xianping didn't say anything, she could guess that this sudden incident must be related to Wei Changtian, otherwise, the former would never have become so impatient.

But hasn't the war in the north started yet? What could have happened?

“Your Majesty, shall we return to the palace?”

Outside the carriage curtain, the guard driving the carriage whispered a reminder: “You Xiang is still scheduled to enter the palace this morning to discuss matters with you.”

...

“Wait a little longer.”

Her long sleeves swayed slightly, and the gold thread on her clothes reflected the sunlight, dazzlingly bright.

Although dressed in plain clothes, Ning Yu Ke's appearance at this time was still dignified and noble, and her temperament of not showing her emotions was completely different from two years ago.

However, no matter how well she practiced “expression management,” her emotions in her eyes were still hidden whenever she thought of Wei Changtian.

Master...

What exactly happened?

“Young Master, Young Master Chu has arrived at the Tianji Institute and has sent a message asking you for the content of the message to be sent to Miss Xu.”

Far north of the Tianshan Mountains, atop a certain mountain.

When Zhang San quickly ran to Wei Changtian's side, the latter had already been standing here for more than half an hour.

He watched as the army at his feet gathered more and more, watched as the black dragon began to wind up the mountain, and watched as countless scouts scattered and disappeared into the mountains.

The enemy army had already entered the mountain, and it wouldn't be long before this place was no longer safe. They had to immediately find a more hidden surveillance location.

But before that...

“Tell Xu Sui Sui everything about the strange black hole, and ask her if she knows the origin of this cave.”

“If she knows, please ask her to immediately send a message to Chu Xianping.”

“I will remember this favor. If she needs my help with anything in the future, I will not refuse anything I can do.”

“That's all.”

...

“Yes!”

Zhang San's eyes froze when he heard this, but he immediately heated the jade to send the message.

However, just as he had finished half of the transmission, he suddenly heard Wei Changtian say:

“Wait, add one more sentence at the end...”

Lowering his head, Wei Changtian's tone was as calm as ever.

The daylight was already very bright at this time, and it seemed that only he was in the vast white world. The snow under his feet was smooth and crystal clear, as if only he had walked on it.

Wei Changtian looked at Zhang San, who had raised his head, and a very complicated smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

“Tell Xu Sui Sui.”

“This time, consider it me begging her.”