Chapter 80: Chapter 80

Chapter 80: The Dust Settles

“Old Yin, please organize this information and report it to His Highness.”

Ghost Face transmitted all the information he had extracted from Mo Nan and the other two’s minds to Yin Hai.

Even Yin Hai felt a headache from suddenly receiving such a vast amount of information. It took him a while to nod in agreement.

“How should we deal with these three?”

Hearing this, Wolf Head silently drew his sword.

“Leave them to me,” Ghost Face smiled sinisterly. It would be a waste to let such good materials go to waste.

The others exchanged glances and had no objections.

These three had been so brutally mind-searched by Ghost Face that even if they didn’t die, they would be left as idiots. There was no fear of Ghost Face causing trouble for himself.

Wolf Head silently sheathed his sword again.

“You all should head back now. The Martial Guard Division seems to have arrived. Don’t let yourselves be discovered,” Ghost Face waved his hand, dismissing them.

“When will you return?” Yin Hai asked.

“Tomorrow night or the day after. The corpse puppet needs to undergo the lightning tribulation. Only after being tempered by heavenly lightning can it truly ascend to silver armor status,” Ghost Face replied after some thought.

“Alright, I’ll explain to His Highness. Torch Dragon, just in case, you stay behind with Ghost Face,” Yin Hai looked at Torch Dragon sitting on a rock.

The commotion caused by the silver-armored corpse puppet’s lightning tribulation would inevitably attract curious onlookers.

Torch Dragon nodded, holding his sword: “No problem.”

“Mm.”

As the others left, only Torch Dragon and Ghost Face remained in the cave, along with the three lying on the ground.

“You go ahead and do your thing. I’ll notify you if anyone approaches,” Torch Dragon said, closing his eyes.

“Thank you for your trouble, old Torch.”

Ghost Face flicked three black chains from his sleeve, dragging the three people deeper into the cave.

That night, some finished their work and went home to sleep, while others were busy with heated activity.

“Which faction do you think engaged in battle with the Demonic Cult?” Bai Hu asked calmly, listening to his subordinate’s report.

“This subordinate doesn’t know.”

“Never mind. Take all the bodies and evidence back. Don’t leave anything behind.”

“Yes, Lord Bai Hu.”

“Snap.”

Bai Hu closed her fan, her eyelids lowering slightly, her beautiful eyes profoundly deep.

She felt that this matter couldn’t be unrelated to that troublesome boy.

What tumultuous times, sigh.

At the Tianwu City Northern Commercial Association branch.

Seven of the twelve had arrived. Except for Chou Niu and Snake, the other five presented gifts to Shen Yian upon his arrival.

“Your Highness.” Chou Niu presented intelligence purchased from the Thousand Gold Pavilion.

Shen Yian opened the bamboo tube and took out the letter.

Heavenly Craft Department • Director General Bian Wenqi.

He didn’t have a very deep impression of this man. He should have been promoted during the five years when he left Tianwu City.

The rest of the letter contained personal information about Bian Wenqi’s life and background.

Shen Yian planned to ask Yin Hai to pay more attention to the other party after he returned, and it would be best if he could find out who the other party had close contacts with.

Putting away the letter, Shen Yian chatted casually with everyone for a while. He advised them not to always stay cooped up in the association, suggesting they go out and explore Tianwu City more.

All expenses would be covered by the association. If bored, they could even climb over the wall to play in the prince’s mansion, where Shen Jun and others were currently staying.

After giving these instructions, Shen Yian went to the Duke of State’s mansion.

Upon seeing Shen Yian, Ye Tiance and Ye Feng’s first question was whether he had been injured.

Shen Yian quickly assured them he wasn’t hurt and informed the father and son that the evil spirit matter had been resolved.

Hearing this, the two felt greatly relieved. They hadn’t dared to close their eyes all night and most of the day, fearing something might suddenly happen.

After expressing their relief, both father and son thanked Shen Yian.

If not for Shen Yian, they might have remained foolishly unaware and fallen victim unknowingly.

Ye Tiance and Ye Feng exchanged a glance, and with paternal understanding, tacitly agreed not to say more.

Ye Feng changed the subject to Shen Yian’s recent study of the zither, casually mentioning that Ye Liyan was currently practicing in the lake pavilion, suggesting they could discuss it together.

After some more small talk, under their watchful eyes, Shen Yian made his familiar way to the rear garden of the Duke’s mansion.

“The day is almost here,” Ye Tiance stroked his beard and sighed with a smile.

“Yes, time really flies,” Ye Feng replied.

“Father, to be honest, I really can’t bear to leave.”

Ye Feng said slowly as he sat down, his tone full of emotion and reluctance.

“Daughters grow up and eventually have to marry,” Ye Tiance said.

“Liyan is fortunate. She’s found someone she likes who is capable of loving her,” Ye Tiance patted Ye Feng’s shoulder comfortingly.

They were relatively open-minded elders. Even if Ye Liyan chose never to marry, they would support her decision.

Most young masters and misses in Tianwu City didn’t have the right to decide whom to marry. In the future, their descendants might face the same situation.

“Father, please keep His Highness for dinner tonight.”

“Hmm?”

Ye Tiance immediately understood his son’s meaning.

“Okay, there happen to be a few jars of good wine in the mansion.”