In fact, Li Yan had already sensed sothing amiss.
Across the courtyard wall, he could sll several distinct scents, hidden in various crucial areas, even the scent of beasts.
Moreover, these people had Astral Bane Energy surrounding them.
They’re all Magicians, with identical Qi.
From the sa sect!
Not only that, there’s sothing peculiar.
Back on Qingcheng Mountain, Mingshanzi said to go to the Wu family’s gold and silver shop in the east of the city, where soone would be arranged for reception.
But they asked around on the way.
That Wu family’s gold and silver shop mysteriously caught fire one night not long ago and was robbed, from top to bottom not a single survivor.
Combined with the earlier expression on the man’s face...
The Cheng Family likely handed this matter over to soone else!
"cowardly..."
Sha Lifei apparently had so suspicions too, cursed, and asked in a low voice, "What should we do?"
Li Yan remained calm, speaking in a deep voice, "At the agreed ti, we’ve already arrived and haven’t breached the agreent. According to pugilistic world rules, at least the items must be obtained first."
He got involved in this muddy water for a reason.
Firstly, for Wang Daoxuan’s legacy.
The Cheng Family has a book called "Five-Headed Divine Technique", the Ancient Qi Refining Technique of the Eight Immortals Tang Yao "Chi Jiang Zi Yu". It’s the source of Wang Daoxuan’s legacy.
The Cheng Family promised this book as a reward, it must be obtained.
Secondly, for the Dragon Lady’s commission.
Not only to contend with the River God for Qi Fortune but also to help her re-condense incense, this Fifth Prince is also an aid.
That’s why Li Yan didn’t shy away from the trouble to co here.
They’re not nobodies.
At any rate, there must be an explanation.
Not long after, the man ca out from the Prince Mansion, casually throwing out a Token, saying, "Follow ."
Having said that, he turned and walked away.
This action was extrely rude.
Pa!
Li Yan caught the Token, narrowed his eyes, but did not react, gestured to several people, and followed into the Prince Mansion.
The main gate of the Prince Mansion had one large and two small doors.
According to the rules, only the Commandery Prince and Prince had the qualification to walk through the main gate, thus the main gate was tightly shut, only the small door on the left was open.
After entering, there was another gate building.
The surrounding courtyard walls were two ters high, with several n in blue clothes patrolling around, dressed identically to the guide.
The difference is, two of them had firearms slung on their backs.
And they were new-style firearms, similar in design to the Divine Fire Gun.
Seeing Li Yan and the others, their eyes were cold, without any intention to greet, carrying a hint of disdain.
"Interesting..."
Sha Lifei chuckled, shaking his head.
The man leading turned his head suddenly, but t Li Yan’s cold eyes.
For so unknown reason, the man felt a chill in his heart.
"Humph!"
With a cold snort, he continued leading the way at the front.
Li Yan glanced around calmly.
Before coming, he had already inquired.
This was the front gate, similar in function to Weng City, serving as the defense of the Prince Mansion. If bandits ca, they must break through the second gate.
Generally speaking, a Commandery Prince does not qualify for soldier guards, hence can only hire house servants as Protectors.
If there was anything different, it would be that the threshold was very high.
Almost reaching the knee.
Truly what is called a "high door noble household".
Passing through the front gate, a spacious view unfolded, deep courtyards, the ground laid with large gold bricks, and a row of green bamboo planted in the distance.
The Prince Mansion wasn’t large, nor did it exceed regulations, not even luxurious, but the arrangent was extrely tasteful.
Amidst the imposing atmosphere, there was a hint of elegance.
This is the front hall, used for hosting guests.
The hall door was wide open, a young man in a brocade robe seated at the head, with refined and fair features, was reading a letter, while a Maid was serving tea beside him.
The leading man stepped forward, ready to report.
Li Yan and the others waited behind, expressionless.
Elegant officials and nobles, even Princes, they have seen before.
This sort of setup naturally tells what’s going on.
Even upon seeing them, one must report first before entering.
This is the rule, symbolizing status.
This is also why Li Yan didn’t want to interact with people from the court.
Being reincarnated twice, his mind was never about monarchy hierarchy. Even if he t the Emperor, he wouldn’t kneel.
But rules aren’t so easily broken.
Just one "not kneeling",
could cost countless lives.
This world is not yet at that ti.
"Report to the Commandery Prince."
The man in blue respectfully said, "They are here."
Having said that, he lifted his hand in a gesture of invitation.
Li Yan led the others into the front hall, with a calm expression, he cupped his fists and said, "Greetings to the Commandery Prince."
Since they accepted the task, naturally they should clarify the information.
On Qingcheng Mountain, he had already inquired, this Fifth Prince nad Xiao Jinghong, not only well-read, but due to his mother’s origin from the Cheng Family, practiced since childhood, and even awakened Divine Skills.
Of course, his cultivation talent was average.
Even with Cheng Family resources, he only reached the Second Layer.
Further advancent in this life is hopeless.
But even so, he was the most outstanding among the descendants of King Shu, yet due to his secluded lifestyle and intentional concealnt, remained unknown to outsiders.
"There’s no need for formalities."
Fifth Prince Xiao Jinghong, though young, handled things thodically, but spoke gently, nodding as he said, "Please sit, Lan Zhu, serve tea to the guests."
"Yes, Commandery Prince."
The Maid, with gentle temperant, exited and shortly returned with several Maids, carrying tea trays, serving tea one by one.
Li Yan, disinclined to waste words, directly cupped his fists after sitting down, said, "Commandery Prince, we are all straightforward people."
"Seeing this situation, you might have found soone else. Concerning the agreent between us and the Cheng Family, who do you think should we approach?"
"Impudent!"
The man in blue followed into the main hall.
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