Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 997 - 616: Younger Brother, I Came to See Your Leg_2

Chapter 997: Chapter 616: Younger Brother, I Came to See Your Leg_2

After a brief consideration, Xu Yuan decided to keep the mole for now.

Although it was unclear why Mu Qing had betrayed the Prime Minister’s Mansion, once a mole is exposed, it loses its greatest threat.

On the contrary, if used properly, it might even play a significant role in the future.

In his thoughts, Xu Yuan raised his eyes to look at Mu Qing’s eyes hidden under the hood:

"Mr. Mu, the Great Desert is in turmoil now, so I won’t waste my words. The Prime Minister sent me here for two purposes."

As he spoke, Xu Yuan slowly raised two fingers, retracting his middle finger:

"Firstly, to deal with the spies within your Xize Black Scale Guards system."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qing’s gaze slightly sharpened. Just as he was about to respond to the matter, Xu Yuan waved his hand and changed the topic directly:

"However, after my investigation over the past few months, it seems there’s no longer a need for this."

Mu Qing couldn’t quite grasp how much the young man in luxurious robes across from him actually knew, but he realized the more he said, the more mistakes he might make, so he only asked in a low voice:

"Sir, what do you mean....."

"To abandon the entire Xize State directly."

"....." Mu Qing.

"....." Zhou Chen.

The Black Scale Guards’ fourteen departments are under Lou Ji’s direct jurisdiction, but to abolish one of them, Lou Ji’s words aren’t enough; it requires the Prime Minister’s order.

Mu Qing pondered his words briefly, furrowing his brows as he said:

"This matter is difficult to comply with unless Sir provides concrete evidence proving the necessity of abandoning Xize State, or Sir presents the Prime Minister’s direct order....."

"Ding clang!"

Xu Yuan didn’t speak, directly throwing another token onto the table.

The token was dark green, with a coiled dragon dotting its eye, encircling the character for "Crane."

The Prime Minister’s direct order, seeing the token is as seeing the person.

Mu Qing glanced at the token in Zhou Chen’s hand, then at the token on the table, and swallowed hard.

Damn it.

Just how high is the status of this person in front of him?

He had never seen this back in Di’an.....

Xu Yuan calmly stared at Mu Qing, speaking softly:

"The sects have been planning for long. Your Xize Black Scale Guards, due to objective reasons, are unable to detect their movements. I won’t hold you accountable, but I hope Mr. Mu won’t question the decisions I’ve made."

"I’ve discovered traces of three Saints’ activities in the past few months. The sects’ great influence here is established, and all valuable intelligence and personnel must be relocated quickly."

Mu Qing showed a hint of shame, bowed, and said:

"I will go down to prepare for the evacuation."

"You return directly to Di’an."

"...."

Mu Qing’s heart sank, hesitantly saying in a low voice:

"But if I leave, the affairs of the Black Scale Guards in Xize State...."

"I’ll handle everything."

"But Sir, you’re not familiar with the overt and covert lines in Xize State..."

"Do you know the list of people within the Xize Black Scale that needs to be purged?"

"I do not know..."

"Since you don’t know, if you take traitors with you, wouldn’t our retreat be in vain?"

Xu Yuan slowly stood up, raised his hand to rub his neck, and said in a low voice: "You just need to tell me where the documents and files are stored, and I’ll handle the rest personally."

Mu Qing lowered his head, his eyes hidden in the shadow of his hood, and replied softly:

"Due to confidentiality requirements, all classified documents in Xize State are stored separately. It will take time to organize them, and the upper-level documents are encrypted, Sir you..."

"....."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan unconsciously showed a look of contemplation:

"Zhou Chen will assist me with the encryption. How long will it take you to organize the classified documents?"

"Decades of accumulated documents are piled up like a mountain, as short as three days, as long as five days."

"As soon as possible, go ahead."

"Yes."

"No, Zhou Chen, why are you still standing here?"

"...." Zhou Chen.

...

...

...

With the closing of the door, only Xu Yuan and Tian Ye remained in the hall.

Xu Yuan looked in the direction where Mu Qing and the others had left, murmuring softly:

"It seems that most of the Black Scale Guards’ Communication Crystals have probably been tampered with. It seems they can’t be used, we’ll have to seek out the Secret Investigation Department’s."

"At first, I thought the cleansing during the Spring Festival was a bit excessive, but now, it seems it was indeed a last resort."

While talking, Xu Yuan glanced at the girl standing slightly behind him with a sideways glance:

"Tian Ye, what do you think of that Mu Qing just now?"

"You’ve been sitting for so long, it’s my turn to sit."

Hearing this, Tian Ye walked slowly to Xu Yuan’s side, grabbed him off the chair like a little chick, sat down herself, and asked with a light laugh:

"What else could it be? He’s just a traitor of your Prime Minister’s Mansion."

"You know I didn’t mean that."

Being forcibly pulled up, Xu Yuan pursed his lips with a bit of displeasure, glancing sideways:

"If you don’t want to say, then switch out Tianyan."

Tian Ye let out a light hum, sitting sideways with her slender legs crossed, propping her cheek with her hand, and said somewhat bored:

"Haven’t you already figured it out yourself?"

"I just wanted to verify it."

Xu Yuan leaned against the desk, his hand brushing over the patterns on the edge, and said in a low voice:

"But since you said that, it seems like it matches my thoughts."

Saying this,

He glanced at the spot where Mu Qing had stood earlier:

"Despite warning him not to defy my decision, Mu Qing is still thinking of staying in Zhenxi Prefecture City. It’s likely his master has given him some order."

Tian Ye chuckled, following Xu Yuan’s lead:

"Indeed, the timing matches what Mu Xingchen said about the day of the city assault. The orders he received should be related to that City Defense Formation, right?"

"Do you want to call your uncle to come and kill Mu Qing?"

"If their scheme succeeds, this matter will fall upon your Prime Minister’s Mansion."

Xu Yuan chuckled, knocking the table lightly with his knuckle:

"There’s no need to startle the snake. The clues across the Western Desert are already clear. Since we’re aware of it, how could I let him succeed?"

Saying this,

Xu Yuan glanced southwest, squinting slightly:

"Now it seems that Mu Xingchen truly is someone who stands for the people..."

"...."

Tian Ye made a noncommittal hum, gently reminding:

"Revealing your identity like this, Mu Qing will definitely inform the Saints outside the city. If you wanted to leave now, it might be too late."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan laughed lightly and said:

"I didn’t plan to leave at all. From a strength standpoint, we can certainly put up a fight."

"Do you have some misunderstanding about the Saints?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Ye rolled her exquisite golden eyes and began counting on her fingers for Xu Yuan:

"The opponent comes aggressively, Emperor Bai, Jiantian Pavilion Master, Mu Clan couple, that ominous Ghost Infant, and the Qin Family Saint — there are already six confirmed hostile Saints. And you? You’re not really planning to have your uncle fight them all by himself, are you?"

Xu Yuan laughed and said:

"Isn’t that why you’re here?"

Hearing this, Tian Ye curled her lips slightly, raising her head:

"I don’t mind, but it depends on whether you’re willing to let Tianyan burn her will."

Saying this, Tian Ye’s eyes revealed a trace of excitement:

"If a real fight breaks out, I can take care of beating the current Jiantiange Pavilion Master for you. Master and disciple fighting each other, Tianyan would probably be very distressed~"

"Bang."

Xu Yuan frowned and instinctively karate-chopped Tian Ye on the head.

Tian Ye didn’t dodge, enduring it obediently, holding her head pitifully with both hands.

Xu Yuan coldly huffed, saying in a low voice:

"I have my reasons for saying this. In terms of combat power, while not entirely equal, we at least have a fighting chance.

"However,

"this all depends on Li Junwu and the Great Desert Goddess being in Zhenxi Prefecture City."

Tian Ye asked curiously:

"What if they’re not here? Or if they’re hiding and don’t come out?"

"Then I’ll take you and run away."

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...

As the scorching air of the day rapidly cooled down with the westward tilt of the Great Desert sun, the magnificent Zhenxi Prefecture City was gilded with a layer of gold. In the sunset, just before the curfew, the bustling chatter of merchants and travelers reached its peak.

And among this,

A voice echoed through the streets and alleys, sounding slightly manic:

"Brother, I came to see your legs~"