Chapter 2374 - 2064: How Long Does Your Yellow Springs Sect Plan to Wait?
Lu Chen returned to Guangling County and immediately went to the meeting hall of Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
As soon as he stepped into the meeting hall, his gaze fell on the woman sitting in the first wooden chair on the right side.
In the next moment, the system interface appeared.
[Name: Mu Yunxi]
[Identity: Saintess of Tianxuan Palace]
[Status: Tianxuan Palace discovered that Dazhou’s Qi Fortune is rapidly declining. To stabilize Dazhou’s Qi Fortune, Mu Yunxi was sent with Tianxuan Palace’s treasure, the Shadow Tracing Mirror, to assist Zhen Nan Prince Manor and the Deceit Suppression Bureau in sealing those four deceit kings, preventing them from further weakening Dazhou’s Qi Fortune.]
[Cultivation State: Early-stage Xuan Realm]
[Score: 100]
[Favorability: 20]
Upon seeing Lu Chen enter the hall with his gaze fixed on her, Mu Yunxi showed a trace of displeasure.
She felt Lu Chen’s gaze was somewhat aggressive, as if he had some inappropriate thoughts about her.
Recalling Lu Chen’s past reputation, a look of disdain appeared in Mu Yunxi’s eyes.
Lu Chen quickly regained his composure, smiling as he addressed Mu Yunxi: "May I know which power you all are from? What urgent matter brings you to me?"
Mu Yunxi promptly replied:
"We are from Tianxuan Palace. I am the Saintess Mu Yunxi of Tianxuan Palace."
Upon hearing Mu Yunxi’s words, Lu Chen pondered for a moment then said, "Tianxuan Palace? It seems I have not heard of this power."
Mu Yunxi said, "It’s normal that Master Lu hasn’t heard of it. Tianxuan Palace is a hidden sect that has only recently emerged."
Lu Chen said, "I see. May I know the purpose of Miss Mu’s visit to Guangling County? If there is anything I can assist with, I am more than willing to help."
Mu Yunxi replied bluntly, "We are here to assist the Deceit Suppression Bureau in suppressing those deceit kings."
Lu Chen said with a smile, "With the righteous aid of Tianxuan Palace, I believe we will soon be able to seal those deceit kings."
Lu Chen had no intention of telling Mu Yunxi about the deceit kings already being sealed; since Mu Yunxi came to seal them, if she knew they were already sealed, she would certainly leave Guangling County and return to Tianxuan Palace.
To keep Mu Yunxi here, Lu Chen chose to withhold this information.
He could also use this opportunity to cultivate a relationship with Mu Yunxi.
Honestly, Lu Chen had Heavenly Realm strong people around him currently, and if he were eager to get system rewards from Mu Yunxi, he could have Qu He suppress Mu Yunxi and directly get things done with Mu Yunxi.
But Lu Chen wasn’t willing to do that; despite having memories of past lives, knowing Mu Yunxi is the Ancestor of the Strange, after spending so many years in the Burial Furnace with those Ancestors of the Strange, he gradually developed some feelings for them.
Moreover, these Ancestors of the Strange are the mothers to his children, so he didn’t want to be too harsh.
At this moment, Mu Yunxi suddenly took out a mirror shining with colorful light: "This is the Shadow Tracing Mirror, which can track the aura of the mysterious."
Lu Chen feigned surprise as he looked at the mirror in Mu Yunxi’s hand: "Can Miss Mu’s words be trusted? Is this mirror really so useful?"
"You should know that when mysterious beings conceal their aura, they are indistinguishable from humans."
Mu Yunxi calmly said: "Master Lu, rest assured, the Shadow Tracing Mirror can not only track mysterious auras, but also retrospect the events that occurred in a certain place over a period of time. As long as those mysterious beings have stayed in one place, by bringing this treasure there, we can use the mirror to see the events that transpired."
"So we can easily find the hiding places of those deceit kings."
Lu Chen feigned excitement and said, "That’s wonderful! We can finally seal those deceit kings."
Mu Yunxi then put away the Shadow Tracing Mirror and looked at Lu Chen: "Master Lu, could I meet Prince Zhen Nan?"
In Mu Yunxi’s view, Lu Chen is only the Heir of Prince Zhen Nan. Before Prince Zhen Nan’s death, Zhen Nan Prince Manor should still be headed by Prince Zhen Nan.
If she wants to cooperate with the Deceit Suppression Bureau, it is best to discuss directly with Prince Zhen Nan.
But she also understands that Prince Zhen Nan is seriously ill, and in order to meet him, she needs Lu Chen’s consent.
Lu Chen said: "Miss Mu, you may not know, my father is heavily affected by spiritual evil and needs to rest quietly. Currently, all affairs of Zhen Nan Prince Manor and the Deceit Suppression Bureau are handled by me."
Mu Yunxi asked: "Can Master Lu ensure that those Earth Realm strong people of the Deceit Suppression Bureau listen to you?"
Mu Yunxi was unaware of Heavenly Realm strong people in Zhen Nan Prince Manor. In her view, once Prince Zhen Nan passes away, those high-ranking figures of the Deceit Suppression Bureau are unlikely to accept Lu Chen. Even if Lu Chen becomes the new Prince Zhen Nan, without sufficient strength, it is difficult to win them over.
Though she can use the Shadow Tracing Mirror to locate the hiding spots of those deceit kings, without the cooperation of those Earth Realm strong people from the Deceit Suppression Bureau, Tianxuan Palace alone would find it difficult to seal them.
Upon hearing Mu Yunxi’s words, Lu Chen smiled and said: "Miss Mu, rest assured, the dignitaries of the Deceit Suppression Bureau are selfless individuals with the world in their hearts. As long as those deceit kings can be sealed, they are willing to do anything."
Seeing that Lu Chen trusts those strong people from the Deceit Suppression Bureau so much, Mu Yunxi said no more.
Lu Chen then continued: "Miss Mu, you have just arrived in Guangling County; why not rest for a few days? When we discover traces of the mysterious, I will immediately send someone to inform you."
Mu Yunxi lightly said "okay." Subsequently, under Lu Chen’s arrangement, Mu Yunxi stayed at Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Time flew by swiftly, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Guangling City, Zhang Mansion.
Within the tranquil courtyard, a young man in luxurious attire sat on a stone bench in a pavilion, seemingly waiting for someone.
At this moment, a cool breeze swept into the courtyard, and a dark shadow appeared within it.
The visitor wore a black mask, a hood, and emitted a thick Spirit Evil Qi.
Upon seeing the visitor, Ji Yan directly asked: "When does Yellow Springs Sect plan to act?"
They have been in Guangling County for almost a month, and during this time, Yellow Springs Sect seems to have done nothing.
He thought Yellow Springs Sect would immediately target Zhen Nan Prince Manor upon arrival in Guangling County, and he would soon obtain Dragon Qi. Yet, Yellow Springs Sect has been like missing, never showing themselves until today.
This couldn’t help but make Ji Yan suspect if Yellow Springs Sect truly had the capability to deal with Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Du Wen seemed to discern Ji Yan’s thoughts and smilingly said: "Rest assured, Your Highness, we have everything arranged."
Hearing Du Wen’s words, Ji Yan slightly relaxed.
He mustn’t stay out in the open for too long, otherwise it will become impossible to keep it concealed from the capital city. If people in the court learned he, a prince, secretly left the capital city for so long and came to Guangling County, they would surely suspect him of colluding with Zhen Nan Prince Manor and planning a rebellion.
Then Du Wen came to the stone table in the pavilion and sat down: "Your Highness, it’s not that we deliberately delayed, but the situation in Guangling County seems a bit off."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yan asked questioningly: "What’s off? Has anything happened recently in Guangling County?"