The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

Chapter 167 Hope of Life - Xia Chenghao

Under the dim light, Sister Cen Xiao saw the face of the person who came. It was a face that she was very familiar with - Li Chongguang, her nominal uncle after she traveled to this world, and the younger brother of Li Shanggong, who regarded Sister Cen Xiao as a thorn in her side!

Sister Cen Xiao never thought that she would meet Li Chongguang here, and he would appear in this mysterious secret room!

Could it be that... Li Chongguang was behind all of this? What on earth was he trying to do?!

Sister Cen's mind raced, trying to stay calm. She knew now was not the time to panic. Facing a ruthless man like Li Chongguang, if she wasn't careful, she would be doomed!

"Uncle? Why... are you here?" Sister Cen Xiao asked calmly, with a hint of doubt and confusion in her tone.

Li Chongguang didn't say anything, just looked at her coldly, with a sinister smile on his lips.

That smile was like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, making Sister Cen Xiao feel horrified.

"What's wrong? My dear niece, are you surprised to see me?" Li Chongguang finally spoke. His voice was low and hoarse, like the cry of a night owl, which made people shudder.

"Uncle, you're joking. I'm just curious. Why would you appear in a place like this?" Sister Cen Xiao asked calmly, but her eyes were quickly scanning the secret room, looking for an escape route.

"Curious? Haha..." Li Chongguang sneered and slowly walked to the stone table. He picked up a sheepskin scroll and played with it in his hands. "Since you are so curious, I will let you die knowing the truth!"

He suddenly raised his head and looked at Cen Jiexiao, a fierce look flashing in his eyes, "You know too much!"

Sister Cen Xiao was startled, knowing she had been exposed. She gripped the swallowtail dagger hidden in her sleeve tightly, ready to fight to the death.

"It seems my good niece has guessed something." Li Chongguang threw the scroll on the table and approached Cen Jiexiao step by step. "But, do you think you can leave here alive?"

"Li Chongguang, what exactly do you want to do?!" Sister Cen Xiao asked harshly, her tone full of anger and unwillingness.

"What do I want to do?" Li Chongguang laughed heartily, his laughter filled with arrogance and ambition. "I want the Great Zhou Dynasty... No, you are just a little yellow-haired girl, you don't deserve to know this!"

"You're crazy! Are you doing this to my father?" Cen Jiexiao shouted angrily.

"Your father? Humph, he's nothing but a fool blinded by so-called kindness!" Li Chongguang's eyes flashed with resentment. "If it weren't for him, the students of Zhaoyin Academy would have spread all over the court! And you wouldn't have become a stumbling block to me and lost your life!"

"You...you are simply insane!" Sister Cen Xiao was so angry that she was shaking all over. She never thought that Li Chongguang was so insane that he could even kill his own relatives for power!

"Heartbroken? Hahaha..." Li Chongguang laughed wildly, "The victors are kings and the losers are bandits, it has always been like this! As long as you die here quietly, the ending of the story will naturally be written by me!"

He suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Cen Jiexiao's wrist like lightning. "But don't worry, I won't let you die easily. Before you die, you still have to make the most of it."

"You...don't even think about it!" Cen Jiexiao struggled desperately, but Li Chongguang's hands were like iron clamps, preventing her from moving.

A suffocating fear came over her, and Cen Jiexiao felt her consciousness gradually blurring...

"It seems that you still refuse to submit." Li Chongguang looked at Cen Jiexiao's painful struggle, a trace of impatience flashing in his eyes. "In that case, don't blame me for being cruel!"

As he spoke, he exerted force with his hands, and Cen Jiexiao's bones seemed to be crushed.

At this moment, the door of the secret room was suddenly kicked open, and a cold voice sounded in the secret room:

"stop!"

Li Chongguang was startled and turned around to see a tall and straight figure standing at the door. He could not see his face clearly because of the backlight, but his sharp eyes like an eagle made him feel frightened.

"Stop!" The voice boomed like thunder, resonating throughout the empty chamber. Li Chongguang, startled, loosened his grip slightly, allowing Cen Jiexiao to break free. She stumbled back a few steps, clutching her nearly shattered wrist and gasping in pain.

Li Chongguang was furious and turned his head suddenly, only to see a tall figure standing at the door. He was standing against the light and his face could not be seen clearly. Only a pair of sharp eyes like an eagle were flashing coldly in the darkness, which was frightening.

"Who are you and how dare you trespass here!" Li Chongguang asked sternly, but he felt a little uneasy in his heart.

The man didn't answer, but moved his body, approaching like a ghost, and his palm was fierce, aiming directly at Li Chongguang's face. Li Chongguang responded hastily, and the two of them fought in an instant.

Cen Jiexiao leaned against the wall, panting heavily, observing the battle in a state of shock. She couldn't see the man's face clearly, but she felt that he was agile and fierce in his moves. He fought with Li Chongguang and was not at a disadvantage.

After a few exchanges of blows, Li Chongguang sensed the man's profound inner strength and ruthless moves, making him no ordinary opponent. He secretly groaned inwardly, having hoped for a quick victory, only to be interrupted by a sudden appearance of Cheng Yaojin, who ruined his plans.

"Who are you? Why do you want to interfere in this matter?" Li Chongguang tried to find out the other party's strengths and weaknesses while defending himself.

The man snorted coldly, and his moves became more and more fierce, forcing Li Chongguang to retreat repeatedly, and he was in danger. "You are not worthy of knowing my name!"

Seeing that Li Chongguang was gradually losing strength, the man seized the opportunity and hit him in the chest with a palm, knocking him back several steps. Li Chongguang felt a sweetness in his throat and a mouthful of blood spurted out.

"You..." Li Chongguang clutched his chest, filled with shock and anger, yet he knew he was no match for the newcomer. He endured the pain, pointed at the newcomer, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Just wait, I'll make you pay!"

The man slowly approached, and in the dim light, Cen Jiexiao finally saw his face clearly. It was a face with sharp edges, thick eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips tightly pursed, exuding a kingly aura that was undeniably majestic without anger.

"Xia...Chenghao?" Cen Jiexiao exclaimed in surprise. She never expected that the person who saved her was Prince Xixiang, Xia Chenghao!

Xia Chenghao ignored Li Chongguang and turned to look at Cen Jiexiao, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes, "Miss Cen, are you okay?"

Cen Jiexiao shook her head, "I'm fine, thank you, Your Highness, for saving me."

Xia Chenghao nodded slightly, turned to look at Li Chongguang, a cold light flashed in his eyes, "Master Li, you are so bold, you actually dared to attack Miss Cen!"

Li Chongguang was startled, knowing his identity had been exposed. Suppressing his fear, he sneered, "Your Highness, you're joking. I was just teaching my niece a lesson. How can that be considered an attack?"

"Teaching my niece a lesson?" Xia Chenghao sneered, "Lord Li may not know yet, but Miss Cen is the future Crown Princess of Xixiang. If you attack her, you will be an enemy of Xixiang!"

Li Chongguang's face changed drastically. He had never imagined that Cen Jiexiao would be the candidate for Xixiang Crown Princess! He knew very well that the Queen Mother had a close relationship with Xixiang. If he killed Cen Jiexiao, it would inevitably cause a dispute between the two countries. By then, he would be unable to defend himself.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has misunderstood. I didn't know Miss Cen was..." Li Chongguang wanted to explain but was interrupted by Xia Chenghao.

"Lord Li, there is no need to say more. I will report this matter to the Queen Mother. As for how to deal with it, I will let the Queen Mother decide." Xia Chenghao said coldly, without any room for negotiation in his tone.

Li Chongguang's heart sank. He knew he was completely screwed this time. He glared at Cen Jiexiao with resentment and said bitterly, "Cen Jiexiao, just wait for me. I won't let you go!"

Cen Jiexiao's heart shuddered, a chill rising from the depths of her heart. She knew that Li Chongguang would not let this humiliation go unpunished, and her future life would be anything but peaceful.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, he..." Cen Jiexiao wanted to say something but was stopped by Xia Chenghao.

"Don't worry, Miss Cen. No one can hurt you with me here." Xia Chenghao's tone was firm and unquestionable.

He turned to look at Li Chongguang, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes, "As for Lord Li, if you know your place, you should know what to do. Otherwise, don't blame me, Xi Xiang, for being ruthless."

Li Chongguang's face turned pale. He knew Xia Chenghao was warning him that if he dared to harm Cen Jiexiao again, Xixiang would definitely not stand idly by. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said through gritted teeth, "Your Highness, don't worry. I know what to do."

Xia Chenghao no longer paid attention to Li Chongguang, but turned to look at Cen Jiexiao, a complicated look flashing in his eyes, "Miss Cen, you are frightened. I will take you back now."

Cen Jiexiao nodded and followed Xia Chenghao out of the secret room. The two of them were silent along the way, and the atmosphere was a little depressing.

"Your Highness, thank you for saving me." Cen Jiexiao broke the silence, her tone full of gratitude.

"You're welcome. You're my...friend, so I naturally won't stand idly by." Xia Chenghao said, and there was a noticeable pause in his tone when he said the word "friend".

Cen Jiexiao naturally noticed his strangeness and couldn't help but feel a little confused. Could it be that Xia Chenghao was...

She didn't dare to think any further and just lowered her head to hide the blush on her face.

"Miss Cen, are you okay? You don't look well." Xia Chenghao asked with concern.

"I'm fine, but..." Cen Jiexiao suddenly remembered something and her face changed. "Oh no, I have to go back quickly. I'm afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?" Xia Chenghao asked.

"I'm afraid Li Chongguang will harm Xiaozhi and Yulan!" Cen Jiexiao said anxiously, "He just said that he won't let anyone around me go!"