Chapter 37: The Imperial Family
Yu Lanfeng frowned slightly. Looking at Nan Yu's calm and composed expression, it seemed that he had simply decided to play dumb and refuse to admit anything.
"Don't worry. I have no intention of taking anything from you. I just want to discuss your future after you graduate. What do you think about joining my legion?"
Nan Yu was silent for a moment. As for what Yu Lanfeng's legion was like? Of course it was the best. The finest legion in the entire Empire. It was the place every Ability User and even Mental Power User dreamed of joining.
It had always been what Nan Yu hoped for as well.
In his previous life, he had entertained the same idea, but he had always put Bai Zhouyun first.
He had carefully protected Bai Zhouyun's fragile pride, never bringing up such matters. In the end, he had simply given up.
When he had just become a High-Tier Mental Power User, people from Yu Lanfeng's legion had even come personally to recruit him. But at that time, Bai Zhouyun occupied his entire heart and mind, and without the slightest hesitation, he had rejected them.
Thinking about it now, he had truly been stupid beyond belief.
Nan Yu said, "If it's Marshal Yu's legion, then of course I'm willing. But..."
Yu Lanfeng interrupted him, "I can guarantee that until you become a High-Tier Mental Power User, I will never reveal this secret."
Nan Yu paused inwardly.
As expected, Yu Lanfeng already knew that his secret was the Nianshen Grass.
Nan Yu steadied himself.
"Then... Marshal, let's discuss it properly."
That evening, the two of them remained in the lounge for an entire hour. By the end of their discussion, both parties were extremely satisfied.
The lounge door opened, and Nan Yu smiled as he saw Yu Lanfeng off.
"Marshal, take care. I hope we'll have a pleasant cooperation in the future."
Yu Lanfeng rarely wore a smile as well.
"Pleasant cooperation."
Only after watching Yu Lanfeng disappear into the distance did Nan Yu close the door.
Neither of them had noticed anything unusual.
Only after both had left did two people emerge from farther away. They were soldiers dressed in military uniforms.
"I never thought Marshal Yu liked this type. Coming to see someone this late at night... but only staying for an hour. Looks like he's not all that impressive."
"Hahaha... what nonsense are you talking about? Alright, let's go. This is huge news. Whether it's true or not, we should tell the others. We only need to report what we saw. As for what everyone thinks and what rumors spread, that has nothing to do with us, right?"
"Wow, you're really evil. But I was thinking the same thing. Let's go."
However, the moment they turned around, they saw someone standing behind them.
Both men instantly turned deathly pale.
One of them swallowed with difficulty.
"M-Marsh... Marshal..."
The person who had appeared silently behind them was none other than Yu Lanfeng.
Earlier, he had pretended not to notice because he didn't want Nan Yu to detect anything.
"I heard everything you said just now. Which legion are you from?"
Though he asked, he had no intention of waiting for their answer. He only needed to look at the insignia and uniform markings.
"So you're from his legion."
"M-Marshal! Marshal... We spoke recklessly just now. We were blind. You must have had important official business with him. Our own thoughts were filthy..."
Yu Lanfeng watched them confess with an expressionless face.
"I don't intend to do anything to you. But there is one thing."
"If today's events spread, I don't care who spreads them. I'll come looking for the two of you. Understood?"
Both men swallowed hard and nodded frantically.
Only then did Yu Lanfeng leave.
Before departing, however, he memorized their appearances and recorded their legion affiliation, military identification numbers, names, and other information.
He was a Marshal.
Although they belonged to different legions, recording basic information like that was entirely within his authority and did not violate any regulations.
After Yu Lanfeng left, the two finally fled with lingering fear.
Naturally, today's events ended there.
Neither wanted to be targeted by the strongest Ability User from the strongest legion.
And if that Marshal really came knocking on their door, they had no idea what kind of fate awaited them.
After all, almost no legion would directly oppose Yu Lanfeng, especially over two insignificant nobodies.
Most likely, they would simply hand the pair over to Yu Lanfeng to vent his anger. That way, they could also earn his goodwill, making it easier to ask him for favors in the future.
Therefore, what they had seen today had to remain buried forever.
Yu Lanfeng himself never took the two seriously.
In his eyes, they simply weren't worth his attention.
After seeing Yu Lanfeng off, Nan Yu was in an excellent mood.
Everything had already been agreed upon.
Once he graduated from the Royal Military Academy of the Capital Star, he would join Yu Lanfeng's legion and receive the best benefits available to Mental Power Users.
Moreover, if he successfully became a High-Tier Mental Power User, he would no longer need to hide the existence of the Nianshen Grass. He could reveal it openly.
Because Yu Lanfeng had personally promised to act as his shield.
With Yu Lanfeng protecting him, he no longer had to worry about his future.
No one in the entire Empire dared oppose Yu Lanfeng.
Naturally, Nan Yu was happy.
Even if the Emperor disliked him in the future, he would still be unable to touch either him or the Nan family, because he would never attack a family protected by the younger brother of the Empress.
Especially Nan Yu himself.
With that, getting rid of Bai Zhouyun would become much easier.
Several more days passed.
After another jump, the cosmic mothership finally arrived near the Capital Star.
Nan Yu impatiently boarded the shuttle.
This time, Yu Lanfeng was also aboard, accompanied by an escort squad and a container carrying the mutated beast.
As for Yuan Qiyang, he had originally wanted to accompany them, but Yu Lanfeng stopped him and dumped a mountain of work onto him.
Then Yu Lanfeng followed the convoy to the Capital Star, leaving Yuan Qiyang behind on the cosmic mothership with nothing but work for company.
Not seeing Yuan Qiyang, Nan Yu found it somewhat strange.
"Hm? Isn't Yuan Qiyang coming to the Capital Star with us?"
Yu Lanfeng replied, "There's no need."
Nan Yu nodded vaguely.
"I see..."
Then he suddenly remembered something.
"Oh right, Marshal. You promised to take me to the Imperial Family's library before. Does that still count?"
Yu Lanfeng nodded.
"Of course. I'll take you to get a card first. After that, even if I leave, you can use that card to freely enter the Imperial Family's library. You won't need anyone to accompany you."
However, possessing the card only granted him access to the Imperial Family's library.
He absolutely could not wander around other areas.
Nan Yu smiled.
"Great. Then let's go get the card first. But this card only works in my hands, right?"
Yu Lanfeng nodded.
"Naturally. Only the cardholder himself can enter, and only you can use it."
In other words, Nan Yu could only use it himself.
Bringing others along was impossible.
Nan Yu smiled.
"That's more than enough. Thank you, Marshal."