Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 326 - 235: Old Acquaintance in the Imperial Capital_2

Chapter 326: Chapter 235: Old Acquaintance in the Imperial Capital_2

The words had barely faded,

when the joy of escape brought a smile to Li Junqing’s face, but before he could utter a sound, a sudden boom erupted in the neighboring district.

"Boom!"

Unexpectedly, there was another mishap.

The fire lit up the pitch-black sky, and Xu Yuan glanced out the window, then turned his gaze back to Mr. Jiu inside the room.

He could only sense the turbulence of Origin Qi in that direction, which likely meant someone was fighting.

Mr. Jiu glanced at the direction of the explosion and said with a low chuckle,

"It’s the Sects’ people against the Secret Investigation Department’s, but it’s already over."

"The Secret Investigation Department?"

Xu Yuan murmured to himself.

It couldn’t be that woman, could it...

"Xu Mengxi from the Capital City has been dispatched here."

With a low laugh, Mr. Jiu explained, "The Third Young Master may not know, but since this woman was assigned to Northern Border City, a lot of smuggled goods from the Sects were confiscated, and many high-ranking Sect members’ children were arrested. Had it not been for the recent upheaval, this woman would likely soon have suffered an ’accidental’ death."

"...."

It was indeed that woman.

As for Mr. Jiu’s words, Xu Yuan wasn’t too surprised.

Lou Ji had given him a detailed briefing on the situation within Northern Border City.

This Northern Border City could basically be described as a Dayan version of Gotham, perhaps even more chaotic.

With a plethora of intertwined powers and interwoven interests, the situation was essentially one where a single move affected the whole body.

Having done so much, the fact that she hadn’t been ’suicided’ suggested that her cultivation level and background were quite strong.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Yuan asked,

"Mr. Jiu, why did Xu Mengxi take action tonight?"

Without speaking further, Mr. Jiu attuned himself briefly, then casually said,

"The son of the Great Elder of the Spiritual Water Palace forced his way into a commoner girl’s home and tried to abduct her; she killed him. The confrontation just now was with his bodyguards, who she also killed."

"The Spiritual Water Palace?"

Xu Yuan murmured, "I remember they are the largest sect in the Northern Frontier’s Three Prefectures, right?"

Mr. Jiu nodded,

"Yes, before the blizzard disaster struck, they were largely directing the unfavorable military affairs in the Northern Frontier."

Xu Yuan smiled,

"It must be resentment that has been accumulating over a long time. Now she’s finally found an excuse. Hating evil as if it’s a personal enemy, her integrity is unwavering, and she seems to be adaptable too. Not bad at all."

Mr. Jiu chuckled,

"If the Third Young Master knew our losses, you might not think so."

The Prime Minister’s Mansion was a key target of Xu Mengxi’s attention.

In the eyes of the Royalist Party, they were seen as national thieves.

Because of this woman, many of his informants had been captured by the other side. If it weren’t for Lou Ji overseeing and ensuring the flow of intelligence, their losses due to Xu Mengxi might have been far greater than those suffered by the Sects.

Hearing this, Xu Yuan fell silent for a moment, and didn’t pursue the topic further.

The Prime Minister’s Mansion was not a towering and righteous power, and that father of his was nothing less than an unscrupulous idealist.

In pursuit of his ultimate goal, he was willing to stoop to any low.

...

...

...

Li Junqing left, disappearing into the blizzard-filled night along with Mr. Jiu.

Meanwhile, Xu Yuan took a carriage towards the direction of the Government Office.

As it had been in Jingjiang Prefecture, Zhou Chen was driving up ahead, while he rested inside the carriage.

Amid the snowstorm, the carriage’s specialized wheels traveled smoothly.

Passing by the neighboring district, Xu Yuan had thought he might see a familiar face from the Imperial Capital in the Northern Frontier, but unfortunately, the person had left, leaving behind only some patrolling soldiers clearing the ruins.

Honestly, Xu Yuan quite liked Xu Mengxi.

Not because she was good-looking, nor due to their stances, but because the world needed people like her.

As time ticked away,

suddenly,

the cheerful voice of Zhou Chen came from the front of the carriage,

"Third Young Master... Are you really not leaving the city?"

Xu Yuan felt slightly amused inwardly,

"Why, do you want to leave the city?"

Zhou Chen chuckled sheepishly, his voice coming through again,

"Isn’t Zhou here concerned for the Third Young Master’s safety? Now that Northern Border City is facing a siege, if we don’t leave, it may become difficult to do so later."

Xu Yuan didn’t waste any words and spoke bluntly,

"I am the Prince Consort, and Wu Yuan is still within the city; how could I simply depart?"

"The Third Young Master speaks the truth," Zhou Chen fell silent.

"......"

The carriage quietly traveled several miles,

when Xu Yuan’s voice once again drifted from within the carriage:

"Mr. Zhou, if you wish to leave the city, I can arrange that for you. The escape routes Lou Ji left for me are not limited to just one."

"....."

Hearing this, Zhou Chen’s hand gripping the reins tightened abruptly, but then he relaxed it and said with a chuckle:

"The Third Young Master jests. Here in Jingjiang Prefecture, I, Zhou Chen, have grown accustomed to being at your service. I shall continue to do so in the future."

His attitude was very humble.

Although only half a year had passed, their relationship had undergone a complete transformation.

Back in Jingjiang Prefecture, Xu Yuan had done a great deal and put in much effort to earn Zhou Chen, the Great Grandmaster’s loyalty.

But now, he didn’t have to do anything, and Zhou Chen would fawn over him.

Because Zhou Chen wasn’t blind.

In the span of a year, from having no cultivation to reaching Grade Fifth.

If he dared to put on airs, could Zhou Chen still mingle in the Prime Minister’s Mansion in the future?

Furthermore, if he left, all the past camaraderie with the Third Young Master would have been wasted.

Inside the carriage,

Xu Yuan, resting with his eyes closed, slightly smiled:

"In that case, Mr. Zhou can stay temporarily within the Government Office of Northern Border City."

If Zhou Chen agreed, Xu Yuan would indeed make the arrangements for him; after all, their relationship had been quite pleasant back in Jingjiang Prefecture.

And the likelihood was that he could thus escape the dead-end game of Northern Border City.

However, if Zhou Chen agreed, then he would no longer have a connection with Xu Yuan’s trusted aides.

A person’s vision decides many things,

As for now, in the Prime Minister’s Mansion, although he’s considered the weakest in terms of combat power, he had killed not a few Third Grade Great Masters.

Moreover, since his father had directly placed him in this position, he was naturally no longer treated like a once-in-a-century treasure just because he encountered a Great Grandmaster as he had been in the past.

However, Zhou Chen was the same as he had been in Jingjiang Prefecture.

Very smart, adept at judging the situation.

The initial three Great Grandmasters who followed him were all strong figures who preferred not to get involved, and they were also part of the first batch of support arranged for him by his father.

But Xu Yuan would likely only choose Zhou Chen and Ying’er.

And Sizi Yu would likely continue to be a high-level enforcer for the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Yes, even a Great Grandmaster is a high-level enforcer.

In the eyes of ordinary people, a Great Grandmaster is a godlike figure, but to Lou Ji and his father, these Third Grade Great Masters, and even the uninvolved Second Grade Origin Initials are merely higher-level enforcers.

For the power structure under Dayan’s sky monopolizes the cultivation resources.

One needs ample resources to grow stronger, and to access those resources, one must rely on a major power.

Of course, there are exceptions.

Every matter in this world depends on seeking fortune amidst danger.

If they wanted to rob, naturally, these strong individuals could also do so, for indeed, murder and arson often lead to wealth.

But the cost would be a joint manhunt by all of Dayan’s strong forces.

This would break the rules.

Once a precedent is set and not stopped, the world would be thrown into chaos, and neither the Imperial Court nor the Sects could tolerate such events.

To counter these unruly strong forces. Dayan had already established a very comprehensive defense system.

The protagonist Qin Mo of the story grew up in Burial Village, which was forced into existence and also exterminated in the same way.

Aside from a few who saw through the vanities of life, most of the big demons and villains inside were those who could not mix in Dayan any longer and had been forced into hiding.

Xu Yuan’s thoughts drifted briefly, and when he came back to his senses, the carriage had already entered the Government Office of Northern Border City.

Arriving at the training ground in front of the debate hall, Zhou Chen softly laughed, opening the carriage door for him:

"Third Young Master, we have arrived."

Xu Yuan nodded at him and threw him a token:

"Thank you. You go first and find the manager of the office. He will arrange a separate residence for you. You shall stay here for the time being."

Zhou Chen took it, bowing his hands:

"Alright then, Zhou is once again awaiting the Young Master’s command."

As the two of them spoke,

Zhou Chen’s gaze suddenly sharpened, glancing to the side and instinctively gripping the hilt of the sword on his back:

"Young Master, be careful."

"......"

Xu Yuan raised his eyebrows.

He was not worried about being assassinated within this office, but he was surprised that Zhou Chen could sense such a thing.

Turning his head, his eyes flaring with a blood-red flame, Xu Yuan saw a woman dressed in a red Qilin official robe, standing on the stone-paved road not far away, clenching her fists and staring intently at him...