Chapter 2276: Chapter 1966: Father, Did You Forget I Still Have Dragon Qi?
Looking at the Holy Decree in his hand, Prince Zhen Nan said, "I thought the Empress Dowager would hesitate for a while; I didn’t expect her to agree so promptly."
Zhao Yu said, "Perhaps she thinks that once we seal those five Earth Realm Strange entities, there won’t be many strong people left in Zhen Nan Prince Manor. At that point, the Royal Family can easily destroy Zhen Nan Prince Manor, which is why she agreed so quickly."
Prince Zhen Nan said, "No matter her reasoning, this is an opportunity for us. Now that the sealed land has returned, let’s have Wei Heng go to Guangling County to knock some sense into those Aristocratic Families."
The sealed land of Prince Zhen Nan has been revoked for nearly a hundred years. Although Zhen Nan Prince Manor still has some influence in the South, many Southern Aristocratic Families are no longer loyal to Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
At this moment, Prince Zhen Nan’s gaze fell on Lu Chen, "Soon those Strange entities will know we’ve accepted this Holy Decree. They will definitely target Zhen Nan Prince Manor. Chen’er, until we find those five Earth Realm Strange entities, you’d better not leave Zhen Nan Prince Manor."
Strange entities can take human form, perfectly hiding among the crowd. It is possible that even the current court has Strange entities. The news that Zhen Nan Prince Manor is opposing the Strange entities will certainly not be kept secret from them; upon learning of this, they will undoubtedly seek to settle old and new scores together.
And Lu Chen is the hope for the rise of Zhen Nan Prince Manor. Anyone in Zhen Nan Prince Manor can face trouble; even if all the strong individuals of Zhen Nan Prince Manor perish, Lu Chen must remain unharmed.
Listening to Prince Zhen Nan, Lu Chen said, "Father, if I don’t go out, how can I lure the snake out of its hole?"
"Moreover, currently, only I can identify those Earth Realm Strange entities. If I don’t go out, it might be forever impossible to locate where those entities are hiding."
This...
Prince Zhen Nan fell into silence; Lu Chen was right. Though Zhen Nan Prince Manor has many strong individuals, none can identify Earth Realm Strange entities. Thus, even if these strong individuals patrol the Capital city every day, it would be useless.
Those Strange entities also understand that the best way to destroy Zhen Nan Prince Manor is to eliminate Lu Chen, its sole bloodline. If he dies, Zhen Nan Prince Manor will collapse without attack, unable to last long, so Lu Chen is undoubtedly their primary target.
If Lu Chen is continually kept within Zhen Nan Prince Manor, giving no opportunity to those Strange entities, it is likely they will never come to Zhen Nan Prince Manor, making finding those five Earth Realm Strange entities exceedingly difficult.
Thus, using Lu Chen as bait is indeed the best method.
It’s just...
Prince Zhen Nan felt a deep concern, even though Zhao Yu and two other Earth Realm Strong Persons are continuously protecting Lu Chen, he remained uneasy about letting Lu Chen go out.
Previously, their opponent was the Great Zhou Royal Family. With three Earth Realm Strong Persons protecting Lu Chen, the Great Zhou Royal Family would require weighing the cost of killing Lu Chen, as these three are not easily provoked.
But now their foe is the Strange entities. Those five Earth Realm Strange entities who broke the seal do not fear Zhao Yu and the others. These Earth Realm Stranges are essentially immortal, and even if all five have not appeared, two alone would be hard for Zhao Yu and the others to manage.
If Lu Chen encounters these Earth Realm Strange entities outside, his life could be at risk.
After a long while, Prince Zhen Nan sighed, then said, "Chen’er, even if we use you as bait, we must make thorough preparations."
Prince Zhen Nan thought for a moment; now they wish to find those Earth Realm Strange entities, probably only by utilizing Lu Chen’s so-called Person Recognition Skill.
Lu Chen knew Prince Zhen Nan was worried about him, so he said, "Father, do not worry. I won’t leave Zhen Nan Prince Manor lightly. If one day traces of Earth Realm Strange entities are found, I’ll go out to lure them into action."
Speaking of this, Lu Chen suddenly thought of something and continued, "Besides, Father, have you forgotten I still have Dragon Qi on me?"
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s words, Prince Zhen Nan suddenly realized; yes, how had he forgotten about Dragon Qi? As long as Lu Chen doesn’t leave the capital, with Dragon Qi’s protection, those Strange entities find it challenging to kill Lu Chen.
Of course, the premise is that Lu Chen remains within the Capital City. If those Strange entities lure him out of the Capital City, or use some method to take him out, the protective effects of Dragon Qi would become void.
Upon regaining his senses, Prince Zhen Nan said, "Indeed, with Dragon Qi, as long as you don’t leave the Capital City, as long as the Great Zhou stands, those Strange entities cannot harm you directly."
Lu Chen said, "So Father need not worry excessively about my safety."
Prince Zhen Nan said, "Be cautious; it’s never wrong. No one knows whether those Strange entities have methods against Dragon Qi."
Lu Chen said, "You are right, Father."
At this time, Zhao Yu beside him said, "My lord, the Holy Decree appoints you as temporary Commander of the Deceit Suppression Bureau, but your current health..."
Zhao Yu hesitated to continue.
The Black Evil inside Prince Zhen Nan was extracted considerably by Lu Chen, yet his body still suffers from spiritual evil backlash. If inactive, the backlash is not too severe; once active, utilizing spiritual evil, the backlash intensifies significantly.
If Prince Zhen Nan engages Earth Realm Strange entities, he may sustain severe injuries; the command position in the Deceit Suppression Bureau is not easily held.
Prince Zhen Nan understood Zhao Yu’s implication and calmly said, "No matter, as long as I don’t leave the Capital city."
Like Lu Chen, he also possesses Dragon Qi, ensuring as long as he remains within the Capital City, the Strange entities can’t kill him directly.
However, the premise is that he must refrain from acting rashly; if he moves rashly, it will provoke spiritual evil within, exacerbating backlash and potentially accelerating demise.
Prince Zhen Nan continued, "Since the Holy Decree is given, I should visit the Deceit Suppression Bureau as Commander."
To counter those five Earth Realm Strange entities, he now needs to consolidate the Deceit Suppression Bureau. Recently devastated, now spreading panic, while the higher-ups know the truth, the Deceit Suppressing Guards, even the Commanders of the Bureau, are unaware this is all a performance.
If morale is not stabilized quickly, once scattered, tackling the Strange entities becomes harder.
After a brief preparation, Prince Zhen Nan set off by carriage to the Deceit Suppression Bureau.
Yun’an Princess Mansion.
Ji Yunmeng lay on the bed, her icy jade visage pale and bloodless, disordered locks cascading down beside her cheeks, looking heavily injured.
At that moment, Xiao Qi rushed into the room, "Princess, there’s trouble!"
Seeing Xiao Qi agitated, Ji Yunmeng furrowed her brows, "What’s the matter?"
She faintly sensed an ominous premonition; could the deeds of the Deceit Suppression Bureau and Zhen Nan Prince Manor have been exposed?
At this moment, Xiao Qi said, "The spy from the palace reported that your command position at the Deceit Suppression Bureau was revoked, and now Prince Zhen Nan is temporarily holding the position!"
