And at this mont.
On a luxurious stretch limousine.
"Damn it, why are we always just a little short, this Xu Lingjun’s luck is just too good! If he hadn’t fortuitously acquired those two Level 7 Demon Beasts, his academic credits wouldn’t even co close to Your Highness’s!"
Han Yun City leisurely sipped the blood-red wine in his hand, calmly watching the elder seated opposite him vent his frustrations.
Lin Diguang.
The Chief Inspector of the Inspectorate.
With such high status, even in the entire Imperial Capital, he is considered one of the top figures, and he is also the benefactor who saved him on the Polar Star Battlefield.
If it hadn’t been for his painstaking efforts to deliver the Emperor Blood Heaven Slayer into his hands, no matter how lucky Han Yun City was, he wouldn’t have survived the over decade-long war.
It’s a pity that if he had saved him for the sake of his childhood friendship with his mother rather than valuing Han Yun City’s utility, maybe Han Yun City would be more grateful to him.
And now, it’s only natural for Lin Diguang to lose his temper.
If those 1200 points were removed, Xu Lingjun’s gains indeed wouldn’t surpass Han Yun City’s, especially those two demon beasts; upon closer examination, it’s clear they weren’t killed by Xu Lingjun but rather picked up by him.
But the Martial Mansion doesn’t consider these details; since Xu Lingjun brought them back, it naturally counts toward his score.
Which ans Xu Lingjun’s victory is purely due to luck...
This naturally makes Lin Diguang particularly annoyed, feeling that fate is not with him.
In fact, if they knew that part of the credit for Xu Lingjun’s over a thousand academic credits was also due to my contribution, perhaps Lin Diguang would be even more resentful and angry.
Han Yun City downed the red wine in his hand in one gulp.
He didn’t understand the art of wine tasting; no matter how graceful the posture of holding the wine glass, when drinking, it still resembled a cow drinking water.
"Damn it, I wanted His Highness to go to the Imperial Capital and receive a dal as the winner, but this kid ruined it again."
After venting for a while, Lin Diguang finally sat back in his chair and said, "Fortunately, it’s not all bad news. At least Zhou Mu is dead. With this guy gone, we have one less major problem."
He paused, his suspicious gaze falling on Han Yun City, and asked, "Your Highness, Zhou Mu’s death, it shouldn’t have anything to do with you, right?"
Han Yun City said indifferently, "I wish it were related to , but unfortunately... that Zhou Mu was as cunning as a fox. I guess his death was probably due to his bad luck; he was too clever for his own good, and it cost him his life. If it really ca down to a fight, I could easily beat him alone, but the possibility of killing him is nearly zero."
"That’s good."
Lin Diguang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "If it was really you who killed him, then things would be serious. Zhou Mu’s parents died early; it’s said he was raised by his grandfather Zhou Qianmo himself, and Zhou Qianmo is not soone to ss with. If he mistakenly believes that Zhou Mu was killed by you... at that point, even with Your Highness’s status, you might be in big trouble and even at risk of death."
"The problem is, if I say I didn’t kill him, will Zhou Qianmo believe ?"
Han Yun City poured himself another glass of wine and sighed, "This ti during the trial, it’s clear that my strength is the strongest. Even stronger than Zhou Mu; besides , who else in the entire Secret Realm has the ability to kill him? Nobody, right."
"Sigh... this is indeed a difficult problem. Do we have to let Your Highness take the bla for this... wait a minute..."
Lin Diguang suddenly realized sothing and exclaid, "I understand, I know who the real culprit is."
"What?"
Han Yun City asked, "Who?"
"Your Highness said you are the strongest in the entire Secret Realm, this is true, but you’ve overlooked one person."
Lin Diguang said seriously, "Among the trainees, Your Highness is indeed the strongest, but you must know, during this evaluation, many Assistant Tutors also entered the Secret Realm. Everyone has fallen into a misconception; we all selectively ignored those Tutors. Most of their strengths can’t match Your Highness, but a few surpass you, such as... Marquis Xia Wu!"
"What?"
Han Yun City was shocked, "Mr. Lin, you an to say, Marquis Xia Wu killed Zhou Mu? How is that possible... why would he do that?"
"Perhaps he saw an opportunity, especially when he could fra Your Highness. Perhaps, there’s a massive conspiracy behind it as well."
Lin Diguang said seriously, "Speaking of motives, there really is one. He is the next Pavilion Master of Central City Martial Mansion, and Central City has been trying to replace one of the Four Great Martial Mansions for years. But the Four Greats are united, and Central City can’t break in. Therefore, Central City wants to sow discord among the Four Great Martial Mansions. Having Marquis Xia Wu kill Zhou Mu and then fra Your Highness could be one move, using it to provoke conflict between the Nanyun Martial Mansion and the Dongxu Martial Mansion, and Zhou Mu died at the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion. Even if Liu Zhiyuan did nothing wrong, Zhou Qianmo’s grandson is dead. He couldn’t care less about fairness, which would lead to dissension among the Three Martial Mansions."
As Lin Diguang spoke, he beca more convinced and exclaid, "What an insidious plot. If Your Highness hadn’t inadvertently reminded , even I would’ve fallen into the trap, unaware of the truth."
"You an, it’s all orchestrated by Pavilion Master Tai Zhengyuan from behind..."
Han Yun City was bewildered, "But I think Pavilion Master Tai Zhengyuan, although not good-looking, should have decent character."
Lin Diguang sighed and said, "Your Highness, you have been on the battlefield for many years, so you still do not fully grasp human nature. You must know, knowing a person’s face is not knowing their heart. So people call you brother to your face but stab you in the back; such matters are all too commonplace. Previously on the battlefield, your comrades could be trusted with your life, but when you reach the Imperial Capital in the future, you will need to be more cautious. Otherwise, you might be sold out and still help the one selling you count their money."
"Thank you, Uncle Lin, for the advice."
Han Yun City was puzzled, "But I still don’t understand, why did Marquis Xia Wu also die?"
"Perhaps Zhou Muchun had a powerful trump card. After all, his target was Your Highness, so he would definitely be prepared. Marquis Xia Wu aid high but failed miserably, resulting in both falling into an icy river full of thousands of Cannibal Fish. No matter how powerful one is, being attacked by such a number of Cannibal Fish would be difficult to escape alive, even for an Upper Realm Grandmaster?"
"So that’s how it is."
Han Yun City sighed innocently, "The sches and intrigues of people are truly terrifying."
"You still have much to learn."
Lin Diguang said, "It seems I need to find a way to inform Zhou Qianmo of this speculation, or the old man will be used as a tool without knowing the truth. Moreover, for many years, Zhou Qianmo has been painstakingly trying to prevent you from returning to the Imperial Capital with a prominent status, so he’s considered our enemy. We can give him so trouble."
Han Yun City said nothing, still seeming unable to grasp the deviousness of human nature.
anwhile, as Lin Diguang tsked, he glanced sideways at Han Yun City, feeling quite satisfied in his heart. Hmm, not bad... what he needed, after all, was such a tool. Gifting him the Emperor Blood Heaven Slayer was precisely to further dull his already limited intellect.
Only then can he beco a qualified tool person.
Just rembering that little girl from the Mysterious Clan who ca to Blue Star as a hostage all those years ago.
And now, she even has a child this old.
Thinking of the past, he couldn’t help but feel a bit sentintal, but after years of floating in the sea of officialdom, his heart had long beco as cold as iron.
Thinking he already knew the truth, what needed to be done was not to tell Zhou Qianmo the truth but to find a way to further complicate the situation...
After all, chaos is a ladder.
Only through chaos can greater benefits be reaped.
anwhile, Han Yun City continued drinking, seemingly oblivious to the machinations of those around him.
For a while, on the luxurious car, the two had entirely different thoughts...
And at this mont.
Within the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.
Xu Lingjun walked out of the office, and heaved a sigh of relief.
Very well, he has no motive, no reason, not even the ability.
So even Zhou Qianmo, blinded by hatred, would never suspect that the real murderer standing right before him is this seemingly innocent, righteously simple, handso young man.
Hmm, better not think about it.
This matter has nothing to do with , I can’t dwell on it anymore.
Xu Lingjun patted his face.
Turned around and headed towards his dormitory.
Long before Liu Zhiyuan called him, Xiaoya had already inford him that Marquis Xia Wu’s phone had been cracked.
He was eager to see what he had gained.
Why Marquis Xia Wu ca after him, this ti, it won’t remain a mystery.
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