After all, Shu is the domain of the Shu Prince Mansion. With years of managent, since he arrived here, he has achieved so accomplishnts, such as taking key positions in Chongqing Prefecture and driving away King Shu’s people.
But these are all following the circumstances, unable to harm the root.
With this intelligence, it’s like adding wings to a tiger.
Xu Yongqing also said solemnly: "I will rewrite the account book overnight; ti is of the essence. I ask you, my lord..."
"There’s no rush."
Wang Yanling shook his head and said, "The key to taking down King Shu is not here, but in the court. His Majesty still cherishes old friendships, without solid assurance, it will only allow King Shu to erase this evidence."
Speaking, he changed the topic and asked, "You said King Shu acquired a Demon Art and has rejuvenated, what does that an?"
Xu Yongqing hurriedly recounted what he had seen.
Wang Yanling seed thoughtful, then turned to Li Yan, asking: "Young Hero Li, I’ve heard of your distinguished na too. Lord Yuan Feng from the Yu Hengqing Bureau of the Ministry of Industry had asked to take care of you."
As soon as these words were spoken, Li Yan instantly understood and bowed to inquire: "It has been a long ti since I had contact. Is Lord Yuan well?"
Lord Yuan Feng, an Imperial Censor from the Yu Hengqing Bureau of the Ministry of Industry, also has another identity as an elder of the Mo Sect, and he has a fairly good relationship with him.
At least, purchasing new gunpowder is nothing to worry about.
Unexpectedly, that person even asked soone to look after him.
This old man still conducts business with consideration.
Upon hearing Li Yan inquire, Wang Yanling smiled and stroked his beard, saying: "Lord Yuan is very well. I’ve heard he offered so sort of treasure that greatly pleased His Majesty, earning a Token, allowing him to wander freely within the palace, day or night."
"In recent years, only Lord Yuan has gained such an honor. Nobody knows what he’s doing; even the Grand Chancellor has been ordered not to inquire about it..."
A remark that seed like a narration but was actually probing.
It’s that strange steam engine of the Mo Sect!
In a flash, an idea lit up in Li Yan’s mind, and he instantly guessed the reason.
When this thing was invented by the Mo Sect’s master back in the late Tang Dynasty during chaos, knowing it wasn’t the right ti to unveil, they hid it in a tomb, only to be accidentally discovered by them.
An ordinary person might not discern its significance.
But, being nurous experts in chanical Techniques among the Mo Sect, discovering how to generate power is their major research direction, naturally capable of recognizing its preciousness.
Moreover, he had specifically reminded them at the ti.
Nowadays, the Mo Sect is likely secretly developing this under the Emperor’s support.
Once successful, the rise of the Mo Sect is not far off.
The bureaucrats in court might not understand the technology but will follow the trends, being courteous to him because of Elder Yuan.
Of course, Li Yan wouldn’t casually speak about this matter and could only feign ignorance, saying: "Lord Yuan and I hit it off instantly. If there’s a chance, I must personally thank him."
"Oh."
Observing Li Yan’s caution, Wang Yanling shifted the topic and continued, "I’m unfamiliar with matters of the Mystical Sect. Dare I ask, Young Hero Li, has King Shu truly obtained the Immortality Elixir and achieved immortality?"
Li Yan replied blandly, "It’s probably so Evil Skill. If real immortality were achieved, heavenly retribution would follow, leaving no need for your worries then."
A chill ran through Wang Yanling as he recalled Li Yan’s other identity.
Although they couldn’t comprehend the matters of being a living Yin ssenger, it was still wise to keep a respectful distance.
Thinking of this, Wang Yanling nodded, saying: "Good, now this officer is inford. Thanks to Young Hero Li’s righteous act tonight."
"Lord Yuan has already given word that should Young Hero Li require gunpowder, feel free to obtain it from the governnt office with this token from ."
"Thank you, my lord."
"No need for courtesy. Just now, the report from subordinates, people from the Shu Prince Mansion are still hiding outside. They dare not attack the governnt office, so Young Hero Li can rest here for the ti being."
The words expressed step politely, yet it was urging one to leave.
Li Yan understood and didn’t waste words, directly standing up to bid farewell, following the guidance of a Trigram Sect disciple, arrived at a small courtyard to settle.
As soon as he left, Xu Yongqing knelt down with a thud, no longer pretentious, tearfully declared: "Having no way out, I beg you, my lord to save ."
"Brother Xu, what is this?"
Imperial Censor Wang, sowhat helpless, tried to lift him up again, shaking his head, saying: "The reason for waiting is that ti has not yet matured."
Xu Yongqing turned pale, "Is it His Majesty?"
It was due to the Emperor cherishing old tis that King Shu remained untouched, for if he truly wished to shield, no amount of evidence would suffice.
"Not so."
Wang Yanling slightly shook his head, eyes flashing with admiration, "His Majesty labors for grand plans, how could he indulge indefinitely? Before, he ignored as thinking of Shu King’s old age and illness, fulfilling brotherly feelings, lest historians babble."
"But Shu King seeking immortality through Evil Technique offended taboos!"
Xu Yongqing instantly understood and finally felt relieved.
Seeing his look, Wang Yanling felt deeply disdainful but kept an unchanged complexion, continuing to say: "Of course, rely relying on this is unstable, hence another matter’s awaited."
With interest piqued, Xu Yongqing couldn’t help ask: "My lord, may I know what matter that is?"
In truth, he’s grown contemptuous of this Imperial Censor.
In the bureaucratic circles, discretion is critical; yet upon re acquaintance, words spill out, disclosing everything.
It seems simply fortune is on his side.
Given he avoids this catastrophe, leveraging its power carefully praising, he might have hopes of rising again.
By then, those kneeling won’t be him anymore.
"Southwest conflict has concluded."
Wang Yanling seed deaf to his words, sipping tea calmly saying: "On the twentieth of last month, the court breached Po Lou Mountain Pass, with Bozhou lacking defenses, Yang Family retreated to the Sea Dragon Bastion."
"On the eighteenth of December, the court’s army converged below the Sea Dragon Bastion, Heavenly Master from Dragon and Tiger Mountain summoned Heavenly Thunder to break the formation, while Ministry of Industry’s Lu Ban’s Wooden Sparrow provided guidance, and cannon fire broke out completely crushing Yang Family, now in the aftermath stage."
"Good news indeed."
Xu Yongqing replied absent-mindedly and then voiced: "But how does this matter concern King Shu?"
Wang Yanling said coldly: "Since the Tang Qianfu years, Yang Family led troops into Bozhou, spanning Tang Dynasty, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Song, Great Xing, Great Xuan, persisting for over seven hundred years, standing unshaken, could they be fools?"
"Why not rebel before, and choose now to revolt?"
"This officer probed into a matter; transformation wasn’t the main reason, Yang Family rampaged for many years, countless impeachnts, yet each ti bringing heavy gifts to Chengdu to suppress it."
"Three years ago, Yang Family sensed the court’s displeasure, recognizing ominous signs, petitioned wish to beco a court vassal, even dispatched eldest son intending to visit the Capital as a hostage to ease relations."
"But upon reaching Chengdu, was murdered, sought refuge at Shu Prince Mansion, yet King Shu avoided confrontation..."
By this point, Xu Yongqing had turned ghastly pale.
Wang Yanling’s gaze beca gloomy, "An incident that needn’t have cost lives unnecessarily. Lord Xu, wasn’t the matter handled by you back then?"
Xu Yongqing shook with fear, sweating profusely like rain.
Wang Yanling leisurely smiled, "Rember, don’t act rashly; regardless of the result, between you and King Shu, only one may survive..."
All unaware were they as on the rooftop among tiles, a black Paperman swiftly beca cyan smoke and dissipated...
In the side chamber within the other courtyard.
Li Yan sat cross-legged on the bed, slowly opened his eyes, pondering deeply.
This Chengdu Prefecture Office, seed serene as calm waters yet profoundly concealed, beyond those few disciples from Trigram Sect, other experts guarded it.
But even so, he had ways.
The black Paperman among Grass Spirit Paper Man, expert in concealing investigations, avoiding exterior protector, leaving interior powerless against him.
Unexpectedly, the southwest rebellion pertains to King Shu.
Ti, back to three years ago...
Faintly sorting out a line, Li Yan gained clarity of ten years prior, Zhao Changsheng and Lu Sheng entered Shu Prince Mansion, subsequently Zhao Changsheng left, Lu Sheng remained...
Between then, King Shu took interest in Mystical Sect drawing in nurous pugilistic world figures yet remained normal...
Three years ago, King Shu’s behavior turned tyrannical...
Essential crux possibly lies on Lu Sheng!
So many evil forces lurking in the shadows, just what sche they plot...
...
As Li Yan heads to Chengdu Prefecture Office, fleeing Nie Sanggu, arrived at North Suburb of Chengdu.
Here lies Chengdu Chaotic Burial Mound, fragnts of tombstone everywhere, disorderly mounds clustering.
In the depths of the Chaotic Burial Mound, Nie Sanggu bypassed a headless stone military figure, mist arose ahead.
Vaguely, a courtyard erged, blue brick black tiles, faded wooden plaque hanging from the lintel.
Inscribed were the four large characters "House of Accumulated Goodness."
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