Chapter 2235: Chapter 1925: You’re Thinking Too Simply

The Deceit Suppression Bureau is responsible for supervising all Spirit Martial Artists across the land and also for slaying monsters and devils, suppressing the strange and malevolent entities, which is quite a lot of work.

Now the Zhou royal family has tossed the hot potato of the Heir of Prince Zhen Nan to the Deceit Suppression Bureau, hoping to use the bureau to eliminate Lu Chen, but the bureau naturally does not wish to take on this task.

The Commander of the Deceit Suppression Bureau is no fool; he is certainly aware that if something were to happen to the Heir of Prince Zhen Nan, the Zhen Nan Prince Manor would surely retaliate against the Deceit Suppression Bureau first, before going after the Zhou royal family.

Although the Deceit Suppression Bureau is filled with strong individuals, its overall strength has not reached the point where it can contend against the entire Zhen Nan Prince Manor.

If the Zhen Nan Prince Manor were to retaliate against the Deceit Suppression Bureau, the bureau would certainly be doomed. By the time the royal family’s strong individuals react, the entire Deceit Suppression Bureau might have already been razed to the ground by the Zhen Nan Prince Manor.

Upon hearing Zhao Yu’s words, Lu Chen spoke up, "It’s not necessarily a good thing. I still plan to fight with the strange and malevolent entities to find an opportunity for a breakthrough."

This...

The three people, including Zhao Yu, were momentarily taken aback.

Once Lu Xun regained his senses, he immediately reminded, "Heir, there’s no need for you to come into contact with the strange and malevolent entities outside. Our Zhen Nan Prince Manor is keeping some of them, the heir can practice with those."

Lu Chen said, "I’ve been to the dungeon to see those strange and malevolent entities, and they have already lost their ferocity. Fighting with them might not be very effective."

The Zhen Nan Prince Manor primarily keeps strange and malevolent entities to use them as training material, so they do not treat those entities well, only ensuring that they stay alive, which makes them look listless, as if they’re about to die.

These strange and malevolent entities have hardly any combat capability; a few days ago, Lu Chen fought with those resentful souls, and their strength was indeed subpar.

Lu Xun and the others understood that the strange and malevolent entities of the Zhen Nan Prince Manor couldn’t satisfy Lu Chen’s combat needs, yet staying at the Zhen Nan Prince Manor was safer. They prioritized Lu Chen’s life safety over helping him with his realm advancement.

To them, as long as Lu Chen is alive, the Zhen Nan Prince Manor remains intact. Lu Chen’s strength is not particularly important, as the collective Earth Realm strong people with them could even contend with the Zhou royal family, and Lu Chen just needs to hold the fort at the Zhen Nan Prince Manor.

At that moment, Zhao Yu suddenly thought of something and said, "Heir, what you said can be easily resolved. We can have the Hidden Guards go outside the city to capture some ferocious strange and malevolent entities for you to practice with."

The Zhen Nan Prince Manor is not without manpower; going outside the city to capture some ferocious strange and malevolent entities would not be a difficult task.

Lu Chen thought for a while and then said, "That would be fine too."

The main reason Lu Chen wanted to go out was not entirely to fight strange and malevolent entities; he also wanted to see if he could encounter other Ancestors of the Strange.

Even though he had given the list to the Hidden Guards to investigate the existence of those Ancestors of the Strange in this world, no one could be sure if those Ancestors would change their names in this world. If they didn’t use their original names, the Hidden Guards would find it very difficult to track them down.

For example, Ji Yunmeng is called Immortal Venerable Yun Meng in the Burial Furnace and Cloud Dream Emperor in the Deceit Realm, and Bai Qingqing and Pei Shuhua also have other names in the Deceit Realm. Hence, even if other Ancestors of the Strange exist in this world, their names might not be the original ones.

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The Deceit Suppression Bureau.

The Deceit Suppression Bureau occupies an extensive area. In the entire capital city, there are three places whose areas far exceed other residences or institutions: the Imperial Palace, the Zhen Nan Prince Manor, and the Deceit Suppression Bureau.

The Deceit Suppression Bureau has numerous members, not only because it slays monsters and devils but also because it supervises all Spirit Martial Artists across the land. Most importantly, the bureau incarcerates many strange and malevolent entities each year, which leads to its continuous expansion.

On one of the nine-story towers of the Deceit Suppression Bureau, a middle-aged man dressed in black brocade robes, with a Demon-slaying Blade at his waist, stood on the pavilion, gazing at the bustling capital city.

At this time, several Commanders of the Deceit Suppressing Guards approached him from behind.

"We pay respects to the Commander!"

The man didn’t turn around, only letting out a faint "Mm."

The Commanders then lifted their heads as the Commander of the Deceit Suppressing Guards, Fan Yaodong, spoke, "Have you conveyed the message to the Zhen Nan Prince Manor?"

A Commander replied, "Sir, I personally went to the Zhen Nan Prince Manor just now and relayed your words to the manor’s attendants."

Fan Yaodong said, "Good to hear."

At this time, another Commander said, "Sir, if you are concerned about something happening to Lu Chen at the Deceit Suppression Bureau, why not assign him to a clerical position? As long as he doesn’t leave the bureau, no one should be able to harm him."

The Deceit Suppression Bureau is guarded by Earth Realm strong people who can detect any disturbances. So long as Lu Chen stays within the bureau, it wouldn’t be easy for assassins to act against him under the noses of Earth Realm experts.

At this moment, another Deceit Suppressing Guard spoke, "Sir, since the Zhen Nan Prince Manor dared to accept the Holy Decree, they must have made thorough preparations. They are bound to assign an Earth Realm expert to protect Lu Chen, so there’s no need for excessive worry."

Ever since Fan Yaodong heard of Emperor Zhou’s decree for Lu Chen to come to the Deceit Suppression Bureau, he had been anxious, feeling as if a calamity was looming over the bureau.

Upon hearing the Commanders’ words, Fan Yaodong turned to glance at them and then said, "You are oversimplifying things."

"This involves court intrigue. Now, Your Majesty supports the Zhen Nan Prince Manor. Whether the Deceit Suppression Bureau sides with one or the other, it may lead to absolute catastrophe."

If something happens to Lu Chen, the Deceit Suppression Bureau would offend the Imperial Faction. Should Emperor Zhou regain power in the future, the bureau would face retribution, and they might be wiped out by the Zhen Nan Prince Manor before the Emperor could move against them.

If Lu Chen stays safe at the Deceit Suppression Bureau, then the bureau would offend the Empress Dowager and her faction, leading to a similarly difficult situation. As the current ruler, the Empress Dowager could easily target the bureau.

Fan Yaodong now felt overwhelmed; ever since he took the position of Commander, he had maintained neutrality, never favoring any faction in the court, but now the fire of court intrigue had reached the Deceit Suppression Bureau.

At that moment, a Deceit Suppressing Guard entered the pavilion and said, "Sir, Princess Yun’an has arrived."

Hearing this, Fan Yaodong glanced at the Commanders, then said, "You may leave."

The Commanders of the Deceit Suppression Bureau respectfully said, "We take our leave."

After they left, Ji Yunmeng soon appeared in the pavilion. Fan Yaodong specially brewed a pot of tea, personally pouring a cup for Ji Yunmeng, then respectfully said, "I wonder what brings Your Highness the Princess to the Deceit Suppression Bureau today?"

In the past, Ji Yunmeng’s visits to the Deceit Suppression Bureau would certainly be to undertake tasks from the bureau, then head out to slay the strange and malevolent entities to enhance her strength.

But Ji Yunmeng’s visit today might not necessarily be related to undertaking a task from the bureau.