Chapter 26: Nine Ways to Slay a Dragon! Nine Ways!

"Clean and efficient, with thunderous force we reduced the impact loss to the minimum, and can capture everything in one net…."

Yuwen Hu leaned back against the chair, his knuckles lightly tapping the table, sizing up Chen Yan, and said, "Even if you let your overseer come, I'm afraid they still couldn't achieve this level!"

In Yuwen Hu's original plan, even if Chen Yan caused the Zhuque Guard to lose more than half and seized Da Xi Jue, it would still be considered completing the mission perfectly at the smallest cost….

Moreover, to ensure absolute certainty, he also instructed the Mingjing Department overseer Yuchi Min to keep a covert watch and be ready to respond at any time, lest a great upheaval break out in Chang'an.

But who could have imagined that this kid, within two days, captured Da Xi Jue without any casualties in the Zhuque Guard, taking it without a fight, and also seized its confidant, eliminating future trouble in one stroke.

There is not the slightest exaggeration; even with Yuchi Min's abilities, such a feat would be utterly impossible.

Unexpected!

Surprise!

As if obtaining a treasure!

With such a perfect result, could he still be dissatisfied?

And moreover, this is A Tang's child….

"All luck!"

Chen Yan exhaled, humbly saying, "It was merely a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse!"

Years of work experience told Chen Yan that before the big boss, one must never be boastful or look down on others because of talent.

Otherwise, the outcome would be far from good….

Yang Xiu is the best example.

"No need for such humility, I am not the type to envy the talented!"

Yuwen Hu waved his hand, growing more appreciative of the unassuming young man before him, and laughed, "You can remove the placeholder before your Zhuque Mirror Officer title…."

"Grant me a seat, let's have tea!"

This time my dog‑life is safely, firmly secured…. Chen Yan's lingering heart finally settled, and sitting on the granted seat, he respectfully said, "Thank you, Grand Tomb Chancellor!"

Removing that placeholder, its meaning is self‑evident.

Having passed the assessment and succeeded in the Letter of Allegiance, from this moment on, Chen Yan is a through‑and‑through power‑wielding lackey.

It can be said that, as a matter of course, I have clung to Grand Tomb Chancellor's father's big thick leg, and from now on I can boldly rely on power and borrow authority like a fox using a tiger's might….

"Kid, the position of Mirror Officer is not so easy to sit in!" Yuwen Hu twirled the Jade Ring, narrowed his eyes, and said meaningfully.

"I understand."

Chen Yan instantly changed his expression, flattering, "From now on I will work tirelessly, devote my body and soul, and strive to serve Grand Tomb Chancellor faithfully!"

"Heh!"

Yuwen Hu, hearing that, let out a light hum, slightly disdainful, calmly said, "I, the king, dislike such empty grandiose talk…. "

"Aside from sounding good, it's useless!"

Most people in high positions enjoy hearing flattery.

But Yuwen Hu alone is an exception.

"Got it, I'll show loyalty and put my horse leg on it….."

Chen Yan's smile stiffened, he tugged at the corner of his mouth, muttering to himself.

This elder actually is the kind who dislikes hearing flattery; I must note it down quickly….

"I, the king, still appreciate those who can get things done!"

Yuwen Hu took in Chen Yan's subtle expression, a faint smile curling his lips, and said lightly, "Right now there is a tricky matter, and I want you to work tirelessly on it…. "

A big boss is a big boss; his words are always roundabout…. Chen Yan internally scoffed, but with a full smile he hurriedly said, "Grand Tomb Chancellor, your command!"

That's not dislike; it's clearly a reprimand….

But that doesn't matter; if the big boss can employ him, we can reap plenty of benefits!

"Murong Hao, you know him, right?" Yuwen Hu exhaled a puff of foul air and asked slowly.

"Murong… Hao?"

Chen Yan murmured repeatedly, puzzled, "That former Yan Deposed Emperor?"

Who is Murong Hao? How could he not know?

He is the vortex at the center of all recent events.

The original master's initiator, who was thrown into Tianlao Death Prison.

The source of all problems….

The former Yan Deposed Emperor, Murong Hao, unwilling to be discarded and trying to make a bold move!

Yuwen Hu rested his hand on his face and said gravely, "As long as he lives, disaster will never be settled for a day…. "

"There will be schemers who want to use him to write a narrative, to restore the Yan State!"

Between the lines, murderous intent permeates.

Especially the phrase 'schemers' is enunciated with heavy emphasis.

Who it refers to is self‑evident….

"So, Grand Tomb Chancellor, you mean….?" Chen Yan pressed his lips together and asked tentatively.

Chen Yan had already guessed his 'big‑legged father's' intention, but dared not state it.

As a lackey, it's better to stay dull than to be sharp….

"Completely eradicate certain people's aspirations from the root!"

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Yuwen Hu's eyes; he raised his hand, slapped the desk, and said each word with a pause.

Killing intent and chill intertwined.

"Grand Tomb Chancellor, wise and bright!"

Chen Yan blinked, without hesitation, echoed flattery, "With the Deposed Emperor dead, the remnants of Former Yan will have no excuse to restore themselves!"

Unlike wanting to eliminate future trouble forever like the Grand Overseer, Chen Yan is calculating what benefits he can reap from this Deposed Emperor…

It is said that in Murong Hao's harem there is an Imperial Consort, twenty years old, whose beauty is unparalleled, and she hails from the Liang Kingdom's royal family in the south.

"This matter is difficult…."

Yuwen Hu does not know what Chen Yan is thinking, and continues to speak to himself: "If it goes badly, it will be a name cursed for ages!"

The difficulty in dealing with the Deposed Emperor does not lie in the method; he has already been placed under soft confinement, so killing him is not too easy.

The main issue is the method, the subsequent impact, and the reputation in later generations…

After all, Sima Shi ordered Cheng Ji to assassinate the emperor on the street, which has become a stench that lasts ten thousand years.

"Difficult?"

"Deposed Emperor?"

"What kind of thing is a Deposed Emperor?"

"I have nine ways to slay a dragon! Nine ways!"

Chen Yan is suddenly snapped back to his thoughts, his eyes brighten, his expression becomes excited, and he shouts inwardly, unable to hide his excitement.

Is it really hard to slay a dragon without injury?

This is questioning Chen Yan's professionalism!

"This time I will not force you, but if you find it difficult, I can look for someone else…," Yuwen Hu narrowed his eyes slightly and said gravely.

He does not want to break Chen Yan over this.

Breaking A Tang's only child…

He could let a disposable person do it, then kill that disposable person afterward, giving the world an explanation.

"No!"

Chen Yan refused impatiently, his mouth unable to stop smiling, "It can be done, I can do it!"

"Grand Overseer, you must entrust it to me to handle!"

Yuwen Hu frowned slightly and asked, "Have you thought it through?"

Doubt flickered in his eyes.

This is a hot‑potato that, if mishandled, will bite back; everyone else is terrified to even approach it.

Yet this kid says he can decline, yet still fights to take it on?!

"Yes, I will definitely share the burden for the Grand Overseer!"

Chen Yan nodded, clasped his fists, and said solemnly.

At that moment, every cell in his body surged with excitement, and he was ready to strike.

The chance to slay a dragon is once in a millennium; miss this village, where else will you find such a shop?

It's because the Grand Overseer's father is kind, trusts and cherishes him, that he is so willing to give the opportunity!

"Very well."

"A Yan, this hidden threat is now yours to deal with!"

Seeing Chen Yan so decisive, Yuwen Hu no longer hesitated and promised, "This matter is not easy; if you need anything, just ask…"

"I will satisfy you to the greatest extent!"

Hearing this, a cunning smile flashed in Chen Yan's eyes, half‑smile, and he said, "I indeed need something, I wish to request an item from the Grand Overseer…"

The sun set in the west.

After the council ended, Chen Yan was escorted out of Tian Guan Fu by his attendants.

Zhu Yi had been waiting outside for a long time and hurried forward to greet him.

As the two left and returned, Chen Yan glanced back at Tian Guan Fu, illuminated by the afterglow of the setting sun, his heart stirred, and he murmured to himself, "With a single command, one can live, kill, give, and take; a single phrase can slay a dragon…"

"No wonder power is so addictive, making countless people obsessed, willing to pay any price to obtain it!"

"I also want to sit in that powerful position, to decide the fate of myself and the world!"

In that instant, a seed took root in Chen Yan's heart…

This is only the beginning; he will step by step, step by step, climb to the top!