Chapter 450: Just Want to Do Something Big

"You said you saw it in your father's study," He Lingchuan said. "My last condition is for you to find those materials and give them to me. Of course, if there is relevant content in other books, I want them all too!"

After that night, he couldn't stop thinking about the secret represented by the Black Dragon pattern, always wanting to get to the bottom of it. But the risk of sneaking into the Chi Yan Monarch's Imperial Study was too great; it was better to let the Chi Yan Crown Prince try.

Not to mention that the sea of books there was vast, and who knew which corner the book he wanted was hidden in.

"Eh? What do you want that book for..." Fu Shanyue's gaze flicked to the hilt of the blade at his waist, and he suddenly realized. "Is the Imperial Study a forbidden place that's easy to enter?"

"For you right now, it's a piece of cake, isn't it?"

Fu Shanyue was somewhat reluctant, but after thinking about it, he had no choice but to agree.

It was just spending some time, he had plenty of that.

Then the three Profound Crystals were the deposit, and the rest would be collected after He Lingchuan succeeded.

That is, after the matter was accomplished, Fu Shanyue would have to pay He Lingchuan three kinds of precious materials, as well as the writings about the Black Dragon pattern.

Even though Fu Shanyue was of noble status, he felt a bit of a heartache at this moment.

But this was the first task his father had entrusted to him after he killed Fu Shanjie; he had to complete it, otherwise his ability would definitely be questioned.

He Lingchuan was right; if it were an easy job, his furious old man wouldn't have assigned it to him.

He Lingchuan grabbed the Profound Crystals and put them away before smiling: "Why not find someone else? Don't tell me the dignified Crown Prince has no one under his command."

From the Demon Nest Swamp until now, he only had expenses and almost no income, which was called being broke.

Of course, what he lacked more was Profound Crystals, which were treasures that couldn't be bought even with money. Their uses were varied, just to mention a basic one: the Golden Armored Bronze Man could finally be operated.

Although he could borrow money from Li Qingge, looking at the way this woman smiled at him, he didn't doubt that if Li Qingge were ruthless, she could skin him, dismantle him, and swallow him whole.

Therefore, he liked a rough... wealthy employer like Fu Shanyue!

Fu Shanyue hesitated before saying: "My men have all been sent out. I don't trust those who have just defected."

"Actually, the disappearance of this messenger directly led to the delay of military opportunities on the eastern front, and the evil consequences triggered have not been eliminated to this day. I heard the Emperor has been furious twice. Therefore, this matter must be investigated thoroughly, it cannot be fooled."

"And where did this messenger go missing?"

"I don't know."

"..."

"This Bai Jiandiao has a tuft of white feathers on its chest." Fu Shanyue also felt it was tricky. "The last time someone saw it was in Tai'an City in the north. It just so happens that you will pass through there on your way north."

"You might also encounter some obstacles." He sighed. "Please be sure to... get to the bottom of it! These four words were also my father's original words."

"Obstacles?" He Lingchuan caught the hint. "For example?"

"The flight route of the Bai Jiandiao is top secret, there are very few people who know it... even I didn't know it at the time." Since He Lingchuan had already agreed, Fu Shanyue knew this person kept his word, so he stopped hiding it. "I also hope it was an accidental injury, but if it wasn't, the mole is very likely in Lingxu City. Then if I use Chi Yan officials to investigate, it will inevitably be restrictive."

The vassal demon nations still had Lingxu City pressing down on their heads; who didn't know that the powerful figures of Lingxu City couldn't be provoked?

Do not offend those above, this is the truth.

"But you are different! You can just investigate boldly and confidently, no matter the consequences, I will bear them."

He Lingchuan rolled his eyes at him.

No wonder this guy insisted on him being the special envoy; he just took a fancy to him being an outsider with no vested interests in the Beijia Nation.

"What if you can't bear it either?"

Fu Shanyue laughed loudly: "If I can't bear it, then the Chi Yan Nation can't bear it, then Lingxu City will also have to consider it carefully."

He Lingchuan said unhurriedly: "I'm just afraid that when you can't hold on, you'll cut off your tail to survive, and I'll be that 'tail'."

"Rest assured." Fu Shanyue put away his smile and said solemnly, "If I'm fine, you'll be fine. No matter who obstructs you, just bring out the Chi Yan Monarch's name. As for other pressures—" He patted his own chest. "I'll bear them!"

He Lingchuan smiled without warmth: "You actually just want to do something big, don't you?"

Fu Shanyue wrapped his arm around his shoulder: "Brother, you understand me!"

He Lingchuan sighed: "I really shouldn't have waded into this muddy water."

Can't he see it now? I'm afraid there's some conflict between the Chi Yan Nation and Lingxu City. As a vassal demon nation, Chi Yan wants to find some excuses to put some eye drops on Lingxu City to express its dissatisfaction.

Between superiors and subordinates, between monarch and ministers, there is always a delicate balance.

"If I want to investigate, I need authority." He Lingchuan reached out; after asking for money, he wanted power.

Fu Shanyue was well-prepared, handing over a blood-red token: "This is a special envoy token made from my blood, it reacts to Yuan power. When you encounter officials of all sizes along the way, you can present it, as if I had arrived in person. When necessary, you can even mobilize a few armies, of course, the number of people is limited. Mobilizing a large army requires the Commander's Talisman."

He Lingchuan wasn't a Chi Yan person and didn't hold office here, so he couldn't wear the official badge here, so he chose a compromise.

"I'll give you another guard." Fu Shanyue opened the window and snapped his fingers, and a tiger head appeared outside the window, staring at He Lingchuan with eyes like bronze bells.

"This isn't Uncle Da, is it?" He Lingchuan remembered Uncle Da had been injured by him, and besides, the one in front of him had darker fur and a larger build, with bulging white fur on both cheeks.

"No, this is Uncle Da's son, Jiaoyu." Fu Shanyue snapped his fingers at the tiger demon. "This is He Xiao, your old man was defeated by his hands!"

"..." Wasn't this fanning the flames? As a result, the fierce tiger Jiaoyu stared at He Lingchuan for a few moments, then jumped in through the window and stood still, neither resentful nor annoyed.

"Their Baishan clan respects the strong, your worry is unnecessary. With it here, you can act with convenience within my country." Fu Shanyue continued, "I can also give you the materials Fu Shanjie collected. Any other requirements?"

He Lingchuan thought for a moment: "Are there any bird demons?"

He had wanted a bird demon for a long time.

After Fu Shanyue left, He Lingchuan told the inn clerk to buy twenty jin of fresh beef: "Don't bring bones, beef belly is best."

This was dinner for his new subordinate, Jiaoyu.

Of course, Jiaoyu had a salary and would pay for it himself.

The fresh meat brought back was still bloody, and the fierce tiger gorged itself.

When He Lingchuan was watching the tiger eat meat, the door of the room next to him opened, and Li Qingge walked out.

"Has Young Master Fu already gone back?" She leaned against the door frame, also watching the tiger's "eating broadcast." "You didn't get into any trouble, did you?"

"Why do you ask?"

"He's already the Crown Prince, the things he talked to you about in private are probably confidential."

This woman was truly quite sensitive. He Lingchuan looked at her, seeing her smiling beautifully, so he smiled and said: "The Bai Jiandiao messenger sent by Lingxu City went missing within the Chi Yan territory, and Fu Shanyue wants to ask me to help investigate."

Li Qingge was startled, her smile fading: "Involving Lingxu City? Do you want to consider it carefully?"

"I've already accepted the errand." He Lingchuan spread his hands. "He offered too much, and I'm short on money, so I had no choice."

"Why didn't you come to me if you're short on money?" Li Qingge glanced at him, her eyes like water, making one's heart sway.

But she knew that He Lingchuan was just joking.

"The Bai Jiandiao only transports confidential intelligence, this is no small matter." Li Qingge said solemnly. "Personnel related to Lingxu City must be treated with extreme caution. As an outsider, why bother getting involved in this muddy water?"

If he were just a drifting outsider, of course he would avoid such a vortex. He Lingchuan couldn't tell her that when he heard Fu Shanyue's commission, he thought of General Hong's words: If a powerful enemy is destined to be unavoidable, then observe it and study it while it doesn't yet take you to heart. The more you understand it, the stronger you become.

His idea went a step further: Join it! He Lingchuan didn't believe that an empire that had existed for six hundred years had no chronic illnesses.

But as a passerby looking at flowers while riding a horse, one could only see the surface.

Fu Shanyue's commission was an opportunity. He Lingchuan had to dive down, just in time to use the privileges granted by the Chi Yan Wang Quan as a talisman to test the surging undercurrents at the bottom of the water.

Not to mention that he practiced day and night, and although his progress was fast, he had already vaguely felt the existence of a barrier.

This was a problem every martial artist had to face.

What he practiced was "Wave Slash," and only by facing the raging waves could he have the opportunity to break through the barrier and advance bravely. This didn't just refer to opponents on a physical level, but more importantly, the tempering of his state of mind.

He always had to go to the middle of the stream to strike the water and ride the waves.

"Precisely because I am an outsider, I must seize this opportunity." He Lingchuan scratched his head, with the nonchalance peculiar to a youth. "Wealth is sought in danger; if one wants to build a career, isn't Beijia the best choice?"

Working for royal power and leaning toward the people above the people, wasn't this the opportunity that countless young talents dreamed of?

Li Qingge looked at him deeply.

Corresponding to his age, this answer seemed impeccable. Youthful blood, who wouldn't yearn to rise to the clouds? Not to mention that Young Master He had always been an impulsive and heroic character.

But would the Chi Yan Crown Prince entrust such an important case to someone with this kind of character? There were too many contradictions in this youth.

"Fine, then I wish you good luck." Li Qingge's eyes flickered, as if she mentioned it unintentionally. "By the way, are you going back to the Yuan Nation?"

"Ah, it seems I won't be able to go back for a short time."

"Do you want me to send a message to your family?"

"This..." He Lingchuan thought for a moment. "That's fine, then I'll trouble you, my lady."

How could he say "don't" or "no"? This woman was truly not simple; she had just bumped into a soft nail here, and as soon as she turned around, she was probing + counterattacking.

Li Qingge smiled: "It's just a small effort."

He Lingchuan's heart stirred, and he asked: "By the way, why did you go to Lingxu City this time? I drank too much last time, and I actually don't remember."

"Looking for someone."

"You truly have acquaintances all over the world."

"This person, you might have seen them too."

He Lingchuan was greatly surprised: "Who?"

Everyone, hold on, we'll resume double updates tomorrow.

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