The captivating smile on the handsome face of Emperor Beichen Cheng revealed a mesmerizing charm. His black eyes shone brilliantly, filled with a radiant light.
As long as Hongzhuang emerged from the assessment competition, they would no longer need to be apart. The thought of it made Emperor Beichen Cheng feel elated, as it was something he eagerly anticipated.
However, a trace of worry quietly crept into his gaze. His thin lips tightened slightly, revealing a hint of unease. Since Hongzhuang participated in the assessment competition, he hadn't received any news about her. He didn't know if she was safe.
Han Xiling was also a variable. If Han Xiling was determined to target Hongzhuang, given the strength of Hongzhuang's team, the outcome was unpredictable.
Because of these concerns, Emperor Beichen Cheng longed for the assessment competition to end quickly, yet he was also filled with fear.
Indeed, in all the years he could remember, he had never experienced fear before. But ever since he met Bai Lihongzhuang, he understood what it meant to be afraid. The worry, unease, and anxious restlessness were enough to drive a person mad.
He knew very well that Hongzhuang was his weakness, his Achilles' heel, the person who made him the most nervous.
Now, all he hoped for was Hongzhuang's safe return. He would be by her side, protecting her, and not let her face danger alone.
Since his master had gone to investigate the past, he hadn't returned. He had completely grasped the situation within the sect.
He had sent people to gather information again, but the previous events were conducted in such secrecy that it was not easy to uncover them now, especially after such a long time had passed.
In such matters, there was only one place that could help—the Shitian Tower.
Shitian Tower was the most famous assassin organization in the Holy Profound Continent. It also possessed the largest information network.
Whether it was about killing someone or acquiring information, as long as you could afford the price, they could uncover the information you desired.
He had never had a good impression of Shitian Tower because such a massive force operated entirely in the darkness, concealed from the light.
However, he couldn't help but admire Shitian Tower's power. To gather such a vast amount of information, their connections must be astonishingly strong.
Even after spending so much time, he still hadn't been able to find out where Hongzhuang's parents were imprisoned. Therefore, he decided to seek Shitian Tower's help.
Although he couldn't find out, he believed that Shitian Tower would be able to uncover the information.
However, when he went to Shitian Tower, they didn't immediately take on the task nor outright refuse. They only left a sentence behind.
For such significant matters, ordinary members of Shitian Tower couldn't make a decision. Only their young master could decide whether to take on the task or not, but he was not present at the moment.
If he was willing to wait, then he could wait. If he didn't want to wait, he could give up directly.
Emperor Beichen Cheng had no choice but to accept it. His master hadn't returned yet, so he decided to wait.
However, after such a long time, the young master of Shitian Tower still hadn't returned, leaving him somewhat helpless.
His master had said that he would come back when the assessment competition ended. Emperor Beichen Cheng believed that by then, he would receive some news.
He wasn't completely unable to gather information at the moment, but he was worried that if this matter caused too much commotion, it might endanger the safety of Hongzhuang's parents. Thus, he had to proceed cautiously in everything he did.