The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 415 - 404: The Power of One Sword

Chapter 415: Chapter 404: The Power of One Sword

Not long after, Long Chen gathered everyone together.

Upon gathering, the main issue discussed was for everyone not to go out and to cultivate at the Great Xia Mansion.

Upon hearing this decision, Long’er couldn’t help but ask, "If we do this, won’t people think that our Great Xia Mansion is afraid of them? Could it possibly impact our reputation?"

"It won’t," Long Chen said, "This is a tactic, if we don’t give them any flaws to exploit, they will become impatient and perhaps will directly launch a major attack on us.

What we want is precisely this effect; we do not play dirty with them, if they wish to play, let them come face-to-face, and we will shatter them head-on."

"I understand," Xia Ling said, "Let’s listen to Long Chen and not run around outside, giving them no opportunity."

"Okay," Zhao Churan nodded.

"Yes, that’s the decision. I’ll step out for a bit and bring a few people back," Long Chen said.

"Go ahead."

Xia Ling smiled, "If I’m not mistaken, it’s women again, right?"

"Cough, just friends," Long Chen chuckled dryly.

"Hurry up."

Xia Ling shot Long Chen a sharp glance.

Long Chen rose and left, soon arriving at Han Yun’s home.

Han Yun was quite surprised to see Long Chen.

After a warm exchange, Long Chen suggested taking Han Yun back to the Great Xia Mansion.

Upon hearing this, Han Yun instantly panicked, "How can this be? They will kill me."

"It’s a critical time," Long Chen said, "A major event is about to occur, and I’m concerned for your safety, so you must come with me to the Great Xia Mansion. You can return once the issue is resolved."

"This..."

Han Yun hesitated.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to go, but she was afraid of causing trouble for Long Chen.

Long Chen gave a wry smile, "If you stay here and are accidentally captured, I will come to rescue you, but if I am not timely and you or the child get hurt, I will be guilty for life."

"I’ll go with you."

Han Yun immediately responded, agreeing to go.

She wasn’t afraid of getting hurt herself, but she was afraid their precious daughter would get hurt.

"That’s the right decision."

Long Chen then brought Han Yun and her daughter back to the Great Xia Mansion.

...

On the other hand, Dongfang Wuxin’s Dragon Slayer Alliance had already started attempting to capture those close to Long Chen.

Twenty-four hours a day, experts were stationed not far from the Great Xia Mansion.

But after seven continuous days, they gained nothing, found no vulnerabilities, nor did they gather any useful information.

Dongfang Wuxin became somewhat impatient, gathering the core members of the Dragon Slayer Alliance, "Gentlemen, I cannot wait any longer, continuing like this benefits us in no way."

"My lord, according to your opinion, how should we proceed with the next step?"

Vice Alliance Hierarch Zhou Zitong inquired.

After pondering for a while, Dongfang Wuxin said, "Notify the new City Lord to take several thousand city guard soldiers from Qianzhou City to the Great Xia Mansion, under the suspicion that there are foreign spies within the Great Xia Mansion, to carry out a search. Elder Zhou, take your people from the Bodhi Sword Sect and mix into the city guard soldiers, follow them into the Great Xia Mansion, and take the opportunity to capture people amidst the chaos."

"As you command."

Zhou Zitong did not refuse.

Such a task, if accomplished, would be a significant achievement.

"Act immediately."

Dongfang Wuxin commanded with a wave of his hand, his eyes cold.

"Yes."

...

Two hours later, the new City Lord of Qianzhou City, after receiving approval from some authoritative figure in the Emperor City, immediately gathered three thousand city guard soldiers and grandly arrived outside the Great Xia Mansion.

The streets around the Great Xia Mansion were thoroughly cleaned, and all unrelated persons were ordered to stay indoors, not allowed to go out.

The grand spectacle raised many suspicions.

Some people, looking through their windows, saw thousands gathered outside the Great Xia Mansion.

"I am Xie Sanqian, the City Lord. I have something to discuss with the Lord of the Mansion. Please, Lord, come out and meet me."

The new City Lord Xie Sanqian shouted through a megaphone.

Inside the mansion, Long Chen frowned.

"This new City Lord is really a lackey."

Xia Ling gritted her teeth.

"I’ll go out to see what’s happening. No matter what occurs, there’s no need for you to come out; I’ll handle it."

Long Chen stood up and walked out alone.

Upon reaching outside, Long Chen saw Xie Sanqian and the three thousand city guard soldiers.

"City Lord Xie, bringing such a grand force to my Great Xia Mansion, what are your intentions?" Long Chen asked calmly.

"Lord, we suspect that there are foreign spies within your mansion, so we must conduct a search. Please allow us," Xie Sanqian said seriously.

"And if I do not permit, what will you do?" Long Chen inquired.

"If the Lord does not permit, we must still proceed to search, to avoid unnecessary conflict. Please consider the greater good," Xie Sanqian lowered his voice.

Long Chen laughed, "You just assumed office in Qianzhou, pushed by that person behind you in the Emperor City, right? Recently, many have come to Qianzhou because of the Dragon Order, and you, this lackey, can’t wait to make a merit, can you?"

"Nonsense," Xie Sanqian’s face flushed red, "I am here to search for spies, I know nothing of any Dragon Order."

"Oh, if that’s the case, then please return. If it’s not because of the Dragon Order, I can’t let you in to search, it’s meaningless."

Long Chen smiled lightly, his demeanor carefree.

"So you mean if I came because of the Dragon Order you would let me in?"

"Exactly," Long Chen nodded.

Hearing this, Xie Sanqian felt confused.

After hesitating repeatedly, Xie Sanqian whispered, "Lord Long, this time it is Dongfang Wuxin, Sword Master’s direct disciple who has asked you to come to Qianzhou. If you don’t want to harm others, it would be best if you submit; otherwise, I will also find it difficult. Do you understand me?"