Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1516 - 1517: Pulling Strings and Building Bridges

Chapter 1516: Chapter 1517: Pulling Strings and Building Bridges

Capital City downtown, Yang Junmo wandered alone, unsure of where to go.

Su Chengyu returned to the Capital City in good spirits, but unexpectedly ended up drinking several cups and leaving Qilong Court ahead of everyone else.

Just as Su Chengyu suspected, Yang Junmo indeed discovered something.

At home, he clearly saw several books that had been read through in the study, along with scattered clues recorded on the side.

Without exception, these were things that Yang Junmo couldn’t understand and how they related to Su Chengyu, but in the notes, they were pointed to Su Chengyu with arrows, clearly trying to link these matters to him.

Yang Junmo wasn’t foolish; he recognized right away what the notes implied and realized his brother Yang Qianyan was secretly investigating Su Chengyu.

As a Demon Slayer Bureau Emissary, following his father’s command to investigate a potential candidate for the position is hardly surprising.

The contents of the notes undeniably made Su Chengyu overthink, and during the two days since Su Chengyu’s return, Yang Junmo also observed in secret.

Then, he noticed that Yang Qianyan’s behavior in these two days was exceptionally unusual, solidifying his own suspicions.

He was initially eager, upon Su Chengyu’s return, to share this matter with him, until he heard the name associated with the title "Tian Heng Emissary."

He did not know the significance of the words "Tian Heng," but he understood that the title was bestowed by the emperor, and thus realized that Su Chengyu, like Xu Zijing, had gained the trust of the Heavenly Son.

How Su Chengyu managed this, Yang Junmo didn’t know, nor did he want to know. He just reacted, realizing that since Su Chengyu was trusted by the Heavenly Son, why then was his brother Yang Qianyan conducting such an in-depth investigation on him.

Investigating Su Chengyu, how is it different than investigating Xu Zijing?

Granted trust by the Heavenly Son and aiming to become a royal consort of the current dynasty, how could Su Chengyu possibly harm Xia Country?

Whether from Su Chengyu’s standpoint or from his own understanding of Su Chengyu, Yang Junmo could find no reason for them to investigate him.

His father and brother, what exactly are they doing?

Yang Junmo’s mind suddenly became muddled. He wanted to tell Su Chengyu about it directly, but at the Qilong Court, he had the words at the tip of his tongue several times yet swallowed them back.

In the end, he still couldn’t do what Lin Ran did, disregarding everything, he just took a sip of the wine which Su Chengyu had brought from Su Clan Old Cellar.

It was the first time Yang Junmo realized that the taste of the wine was actually so unpleasant.

And although it was a fine century-old vintage, why couldn’t it make him feel even slightly tipsy?

"Young Master Yang, long time no see, how have you been recently?"

The sudden voice that rang beside his ear made Yang Junmo slowly turn his head and gaze at the somewhat familiar figure; Yang Junmo squinted and said, "You... are?"

"Master Yang forgets, I am Shen Qin from the old Shen family."

"Shen Qin? Which Shen?"

The unfamiliar name made Yang Junmo frown, sure that even if it was someone he wasn’t close with, there shouldn’t be such a person. It was likely that the other party recognized him but he didn’t recognize them.

However, there are two noteworthy Shen families in the Capital City.

One is the Merchant Family, the Shen family, on par with the Qian family, which despite being from a merchant background, positioned itself in the highest echelons of society, their influence even surpassing the Qian family within the borders of Xia Country.

The other Shen family rose a hundred years after the founding of Xia Country. Seizing the rise of the country, the family prospered, and during the times when the northeast provinces were plagued by demon troubles, they emerged as national heroes. Today, the weakened state of the demon clan in the northeastern seven provinces can largely be attributed to this particular Shen family.

Of course, as the family grew, they also gained footing in the Capital City.

"Looks like after spending two or three years in the Capital City, I’ve almost lost my local accent."

Yang Junmo immediately understood the other’s family background from his words, and said softly, "The Shen family, huh? Has that Shen girl of yours married yet? Surely, her temper hasn’t left her without suitors still?"

Men, Yang Junmo might not remember, but his attitude toward women was different.

In addition to her temper, the woman from the Shen family indeed had a beauty that could be considered unmatched in the mortal world, worthy of catching Yang Junmo’s eye.

"You jest, Young Master Yang. My younger sister’s temper might be poor, and few men favor her, but our family is rich now, affording a few pretty boys is still within our means."

Yang Junmo rolled his eyes and said: "That does fit her character, is Shen Qian still in the Capital City?"

Shen Qin shook his head: "My sister has returned to our hometown, and now I am the one in charge of the Shen family in the Capital City."

"You?"

Yang Junmo made no attempt to hide his disdain for Shen Qin. Although the foundation of the Shen family could not compare with the four-sided family, it was still considered one of the wealthiest families in Xia Country.

However, Shen Qin’s power, just at the initial stage of Nascent Soul, clearly wasn’t enough to hold a position in the Capital City.

After all, among the Nine Ancient Tribes nowadays managing the Capital City, the weakest also had the power of the initial stage of Hollow Vacuum, and there were even rumors that the Yu Clan had arranged for a cultivator at the peak of Hollow Vacuum to enter the Capital City.

Shen Qin understood what Yang Junmo’s smile meant, and said with a naive laugh: "I also know my own strength isn’t enough in this turbulent Capital City, that’s why I am seeking Young Master Yang’s assistance to help connect our Shen family with a strong backer."

"Not interested."

Yang Junmo spoke without hesitation.

He did engage in such networking in the Capital City, but only with friends he was willing to make.

"Don’t rush to refuse, Young Master Yang. I can promise that if you help with the connection, when you come to the Northeastern Seven Provinces, I will make sure you are warmly welcomed; you’ve heard of the specialties from our region, haven’t you?"

"Spirit creatures from the wild? Your family truly has such resources?"

The wild spirit creatures are actually a type of demon clan, but they mostly harbor no ill will towards the human clan.

In the past, the Demon Slayer Department did not seek to exterminate these wild spirit creatures completely. Although their stance has vastly changed today, making these creatures afraid to appear openly in the human world, the Demon Slayer Department generally does not expend resources to attack them unless necessary.

The most distinct characteristic of these wild spirit creatures is that they are born with the ability to transform, mostly into women, and they all possess superior appearance and elegance unlike ordinary people.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qin quickly waved his hand and said: "We can’t speak of having a resource, but if Young Master Yang desires, I can still try to find some."

Yang Junmo, upon hearing this, sneered: "You’re quite cautious."

"Let it be known, if it’s targeting our Yang family, forget it. My words carry weight everywhere, but they don’t work in my own family."

Shen Qin nodded and said: "I understand, I understand, there’s no hurry. I have already arranged a private room at Xianya Xu, if Young Master Yang has time, you can come over now to discuss in detail."

"Xianya Xu? Anything special?"

"Of course! Inviting Young Master Yang to dine, everything has been arranged properly, just follow me."

Yang Junmo nodded in satisfaction, signaling Shen Qin to lead the way.

Shen Qin’s watertight arrangement indeed left Yang Junmo unable to find any fault, increasing his favorable impression of Shen Qin considerably.

What he didn’t notice, however, was the fleeting shade of gloom that passed across Shen Qin’s face as Yang Junmo let down his guard and headed towards Xianya Xu.