Sikong Zhaixing was a legendary figure.

The people of Jianghu only knew that he was a man called Sikong Zhaixing and that he was a thief, but they didn't know his true appearance or height.

This was because he was extremely proficient in the art of disguise. He could be tall or short, fat or thin. The beauty that people yearned for could be achieved with just a mask.

Just like how Lu Xiaofeng had once taught his best friend Hua Manlou, he had once wanted to teach his best friend Lu Xiaofeng the art of stealing that he was most proud of, but had been rejected.

This was because even though Lu Xiaofeng didn't mind that his friend was a thief and wouldn't interfere with what the thief stole, he was determined not to be a thief himself.

Thus, Lu Xiaofeng had learned disguise from Sikong Zhaixing, but he wasn't proficient in it. Just the skill of shrinking one's bones was enough to make him suffer.

Seeing that Sikong Zhaixing could easily control his body and change his appearance, Lu Xiaofeng wasn't curious about what he really looked like, but rather what kind of life he had once led.

What kind of life could create someone who was so obsessed with stealing?

Now, this person who had such a deep obsession with stealing and treated it as a form of art was wearing exquisite makeup and the clothes of a servant girl in Hua's Mansion. He was carrying a tray and waiting for someone.

Who was he waiting for?

Of course, it was Prince Peacock and the Iron Shoe Thief Song Wencao, who would arrive punctually at the hour of nine.

Nine, Nanyuan.

Prince Peacock, who had delayed his journey because he wasn't acclimatized, finally appeared. He was afraid that he would attract too much attention, so he only had a small servant following behind him — naturally, it was the Iron Shoe Thief Song Wencao in disguise.

It was getting late, and people rarely came to Nanyuan, so the master and servant's infiltration went very smoothly.

There was an almost imperceptible meow in the air. Sikong Zhaixing had made his move. At a corner, he crashed into Prince Peacock with a tray in his hand. The bright red liquid spilled all over Prince Peacock's clothes.

Before the man whose clothes were dirtied could get angry, he met a pair of beautiful tearful eyes.

Sikong Zhaixing, who was disguised as a maid, took out a plain handkerchief with a floral scent from her bosom and helped the person in front of her wipe her face. While wiping, she pleaded with a sobbing voice, "I'm new here and don't know the rules. Please don't tell the housekeeper."

Facing the beauty in front of him, Prince Peacock did not seem to have any doubts. However, he grabbed Sikong Zhaixing's mischievous hand without mercy and teased, "What a little beauty. It's a pity that you're only a servant. Why don't you follow me and I'll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and wealth, hmm?"

The low voice gradually drifted away in the wind. The little maid, whose face was red, looked up shyly. There was surprise, expectation, and complacency after her little scheme succeeded.

Song Wencao, who was following behind with his head lowered, was unhappy when he saw Prince Peacock being hindered by a little maid. Now that he heard this, he couldn't help but feel indignant for his daughter, which made him even more unhappy.

He casually glanced at the charming little maid, who was beautiful and alluring. She was really a seductive woman, which made him feel even more disgusted. "Master, it's getting late. We still have things to do. Should we go first?"

As if reminded by this, he remembered that he did have something important to do. Prince Peacock showed a regretful expression and waved his hand at the enchanted little maid. "I have something important to do. If fate wills it, we'll meet again."

After saying this, he lifted his foot and left, no longer looking as affectionate as before.

Song Wencao obediently followed behind. After thinking for a while, he probed, "It's too much of a coincidence that the little maid appeared here. Is there a conspiracy?"

Snorting coldly, Prince Peacock said, "She's just a woman who uses her attractive face to have thoughts of climbing up the social ladder. This prince has seen many of those little tricks."

Seeing that he didn't seem to care about the little maid, Song Wencao's heart eased slightly. But thinking of his daughter who hadn't been heard from since noon, he couldn't help but worry.

As though he knew what the person next to him was thinking, Prince Peacock spoke at the right time. "Wang fei is playful by nature. It's common for her to be hindered by new things. You don't have to worry. Right now, getting the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas is the most important matter."

Hearing his words, Song Wencao's heart was comforted and he nodded in agreement.

But what they didn't know was that after they left, the "woman" who had thoughts of climbing up the social ladder had already shaken off her troublesome dress. Taking off her beautiful mask, she used her qinggong to use the eaves as cover to find Lu Xiaofeng to report.

Lu Xiaofeng, who had been lying on the roof a long time ago, saw Sikong Zhaixing and knew that he had succeeded. He learned to meow twice.

This was the secret signal they had agreed on. One meow meant that the target was close. Two meows meant that the situation was proceeding according to plan. Three meows meant that the situation was wrong and they had to adapt to the situation.

After reporting, Sikong Zhaixing threw the real Soul-Absorbing Flute to Lu Xiaofeng and was about to leave. Lu Xiaofeng stopped him. "Won't you wait?

Let's drink together when this is over. "

Sikong Zhaixing didn't even turn his head. He waved his hand. "No, I'll go back and protect Hua Ping."

Knowing that this was serious business, Lu Xiaofeng didn't stop him. Sikong Zhaixing didn't stay any longer.

After about half a cup of tea's time, a meow sounded in the silent night. This was Prince Peacock and the Iron Shoe Bandit had finally arrived.

Prince Peacock pushed open the door with a little force. He looked around before entering. Song Wencao and Prince Peacock had their backs against each other as they carefully closed the door.

"Uncle Hua, please forgive me for coming uninvited.

You once told the Princess that you would only be willing to hand over the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas if this humble prince were to personally make a trip. Now this humble prince is here. "

Hua Ruling, who was lying on the bed pretending to be suffering from a poison attack, had a pale face. Blood seeped out of the corner of his mouth and he was still coughing. When he heard the voice, he sat up with the help of the curtain. "You … you are Prince Peacock?"

Stepping forward to support Hua Ruling, Prince Peacock showed the jade pendant that represented his identity to him. "I am indeed this humble prince. Uncle Hua, are you feeling unwell?"

Such sincere concern. If they didn't know the truth of the matter, perhaps everyone who saw it would be deceived. This Prince Peacock really had good acting skills.

Hua Ruling coughed again and turned his gaze to Song Wencao, who had his head lowered. "This is?"

Thinking that he didn't want outsiders present, Prince Peacock introduced him. "This is my trusted subordinate. You can trust him. You can rest assured and leave the Jade Buddha to me."

His body trembling, Hua Ruling said weakly, "Prince, this subordinate of yours is like an old friend of mine. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for me, he wouldn't have been killed."

Song Wencao, who had hidden his face in the shadows, smiled proudly. Hua Ruling wasn't feeling unwell. It was clearly a poison attack. It was a pity that he didn't realize that he had poisoned him for half a year. Now, he didn't even have two days left to live and he still had the mood to grieve over a scapegoat.

Prince Peacock didn't know what Hua Ruling was up to. He just wanted to get the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas as soon as possible, so he pretended to be in a difficult position. "I am also very sorry to hear this news. But Uncle Hua, father is still waiting for me to take the Jade Buddha back in Hanhai Province to inherit the throne. Can you …?"

Looking deeply at Prince Peacock, Hua Ruling asked, "Do you really want the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas?"

"Of course."

"Then help me up. I will tell you where the Jade Buddha is."

Prince Peacock helped Hua Ruling get dressed and stood up. He walked shakily to a row of bookshelves and found an inconspicuous little bump. He pressed it, and then a secret door opened with a whoosh.

Pointing at the secret door, Hua Ruling said, "Princess Peacock said that you already know about the theft of the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas. That's right, the stolen Jade Buddha is a fake that I asked someone to make. You will see the real Jade Buddha once you step through this door."

Seeing that Prince Peacock wanted to help him in, Hua Ruling waved his hand. "Let this old man rest. You can go in by yourselves."

Hearing this, Song Wencao's eyes flashed with greed. If it weren't for Prince Peacock not moving, he would have rushed in with him.

Prince Peacock still had a faint smile on his face. He forcibly helped Hua Ruling up and looked around. "Uncle Hua should follow me. I don't want to go the wrong way."

Therefore, in order to pretend that the poison was acting up, Hua Ruling was half-kidnapped and half-supported into the world behind the secret door.

It was a secret room, a little bigger than the one where the fake Jade Buddha was stored. At the end of the room, there was a Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas.

Prince Peacock gave Song Wencao a look. After he took the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas, he then pressed a small knife against Hua Ruling's neck. "Those who are hiding in the dark, come out. Otherwise, you will watch this old man die here!"

Hua Manlou, who was hiding in the dark, trembled. If it weren't for Yang Muzhi holding him back, he might have really gone out.

With a chuckle, Prince Peacock shouted again, "Do you still think this is a trick?

Then don't blame me for being ruthless. "

"Wait!" Hua Ruling shouted. "Why are you doing this?

I have no grudges with you in the past. "

"My consort accidentally told you that I know about the theft of the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas. If that's the case, I should ask you how to deal with this instead of directly asking you for the Jade Buddha.

Unless the Iron Shoe Bandit is loyal to me, then I know that the stolen one is fake and the real one is still with you. "

Hua Manlou walked out from the dark. "Because my father didn't suspect you, it means that he already knew that you were in cahoots with the Iron Shoe Bandit. Is that right?

Prince Peacock. "

Seeing the charming Hua Manlou, Prince Peacock's eyes lit up. "You are smart. You must have people outside. Let us go, or I will kill your father right now!"

She smiled like a swaying lotus. "Prince Peacock and the Iron Shoe Bandit, aren't you curious how I knew you would come tonight?"

Song Wencao didn't even think and blurted out, "You caught Fu Ling!"

Fu Ling was Princess Peacock's maiden name.

Nodding, Hua Manlou said unhurriedly, "So let's talk about the conditions. If you let my father go, I will let Princess Peacock go. You can also take away the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas."

But Prince Peacock was completely unmoved. "Do you think I will jump into your trap for a woman?

I am not a three-year-old child anymore! "

Song Wencao's hand holding the Jade Buddha was almost unsteady. He begged his master, "Prince, one day as husband and wife means endless devotion for the rest of your life. Fu Ling has been married to you for so long, you can't just ignore her!"

Prince Peacock glanced at him. "Wake up. With the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas, I am the king of Hanhai Province. You can have as many daughters as you want."

With a howl, Song Wencao threatened, "Prince, if you don't save Fu Ling, I will smash the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas to pieces right now!"