The Blade-Wielding Legend-Chapter 1402 - 722: First Encounter with the Crown Prince (Part 3)

The tall eunuch's face flushed red, but he still gritted his teeth, bowed, and said, "Young Hero Li, I apologize."

"Hahaha…"

The middle-aged scholar also chuckled and said, "Young Hero Li, please don't mind, Master Lv is a straightforward person, often away from the palace. Once you get to know him better, you'll understand."

Li Yan furrowed his brows slightly, "What do you mean?"

The middle-aged scholar smiled, stood up, and bowed, "Let me introduce myself, I am Chen Wenxian from Min State, currently the Chief Historian at the Crown Prince Mansion, also responsible for taking over the Royal Fleet."

Min State, surname Chen, taking over the Royal Fleet…

Upon hearing this, Li Yan instantly had some speculation in his heart.

The Chen family of Min State is a major family of the Minzhou Chamber of Commerce, also the main force of the Sea Opening Sect.

Since the Royal Fleet had an accident overseas, there has been no news, it seems it is going to be handed over to the Crown Prince.

It appears, following the incident with Prince Yan who was ordered not to leave his mansion, the contest for the heir is clear.

The Sea Opening Sect begins to place their bets, coupled with Confucianism's support, the Crown Prince's status is immediately solidified.

Taking over the Royal Fleet is likely the authority given by the Emperor.

Seeing Li Yan silent, Chen Wenxian was unconcerned, sat down, and smiled, "Young Hero Li, don't misunderstand. The Crown Prince gifts treasures out of genuine admiration for the young hero, and I tag along shamelessly, hoping to have a transaction with the Twelve Primordial Spirits."

"Oh?"

Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and said sternly, "What transaction?"

Chen Wenxian's expression became serious, he said, "The Royal Fleet had an accident, though most escaped, several treasure ships were sunk by the Franks, and contained crucial items. I want to invite the Twelve Primordial Spirits to sail and retrieve these items."

Li Yan was somewhat puzzled, "I fear it has already been taken by the Franks, hasn't it?"

"If that was the case, it would be good."

Chen Wenxian shook his head, "The place where the ship sank has abnormal weather year-round, plagued by storms. We have received news that odd events occurred at sea; no one from the Frank fleet survived after attempting recovery."

"Later, several pirate fleets went there as well, none returned."

Hearing this, Li Yan hesitated slightly.

This matter sounds very dangerous; the Twelve Primordial Spirits, while seasoned on land, might not navigate the sea easily.

"This matter is not urgent."

Chen Wenxian said, "Young Hero Li, consider it carefully, then respond later."

After speaking, he exchanged a glance, then left with the Crown Prince.

After leaving Su Garden, the tall eunuch Lv Ling discontentedly said, "Crown Prince, these people of the pugilistic world act recklessly, you need not…"

"Master Lv, you don't understand this."

Before finishing, Chen Wenxian interrupted.

He smiled at the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, do you know why I brought you here?"

Crown Prince Xiao Jingheng pondered for a moment and smiled, "Young talent naturally deserves to be seen."

"No."

Chen Wenxian shook his head and said, "He has vast connections, Lord Pei, and Lord Han from the Ministry of Industry requested the Emperor to open the inner treasury for him to select suitable spiritual materials."

"Although spiritual materials are precious, the two lords have spoken, it's not difficult, yet the Emperor refused but instead sent these to the Crown Prince Mansion, do you understand his intention?"

Crown Prince Xiao Jingheng slightly bowed, "Please enlighten me, sir."

This is why he is highly praised by Confucianism.

The Crown Prince may not possess top-tier credentials but is generous and listens to advice.

Chen Wenxian also quickly bowed, and whispered, "I heard many grandmasters in the Mystical Sect, after meeting Li Yan, regard him as having the talents of a Grandmaster, but he is proud and unwilling to join the court."

"The Emperor is old, and Huo Yin is similarly aged, the Emperor knows the Crown Prince is benevolent, hence sending items to the Crown Prince Mansion."

"The Imperial Family, with a Grandmaster's assistance, can intimidate those people."

"Congratulations, Crown Prince, the Emperor is already paving the way for you..."