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"This is really terrible," Wu Xixue remarked, looking at Yu Xiaoling with a face full of despair. She felt somewhat helpless; how could this little fool dare to deceive her in front of the Emperor? What would happen next?
"Fine, Chen Anlin, since you think it tastes good, go ahead and eat it all!"
Chen Anlin replied, "Uh, Your Majesty, I'm not hungry."
"Hmph! If it’s not good, then it's not good. Why say such nonsense?"
Without hesitation, Chen Anlin finished all the stir-fried dishes and meat on the table. "Your Majesty, I wasn't speaking carelessly."
"You’re quite something!" Wu Xixue couldn't help but feel impressed.
"Alright, while I was cooking earlier, the Eastern Depot discovered some clues about that Ye Hao. This fellow often visits an abandoned temple called De Yun Temple, which is said to be haunted by evil spirits. Go investigate why Ye Hao frequently goes there! Could it be that place is an important stronghold for the Immortal Seeking Sect?"
"De Yun Temple?" Chen Anlin silently noted the name.
This mission was of great importance, and the Eastern Depot's supervisor, Kou Lian'an, will cooperate with you!
"Understood."
The next day arrived with gloomy weather; rain fell steadily from the sky.
Outside the city, Chen Anlin rode his horse and spotted a group dressed in Eastern Depot attire, their heads covered with bamboo hats. They had been waiting here for quite some time.
"Greetings, Lord Chen."
Kou Lian'an from the Eastern Depot led over fifty agents who all bowed in unison to Chen Anlin. Their movements were synchronized like a well-trained army.
In the past, as a secretive organization under the Emperor, Kou Lian'an would never have shown such courtesy to Chen Anlin. But times had changed; due to his special status, Chen Anlin now held a position of authority that perhaps even the entire Eastern Depot could not rival.
They were all aware of this shift in power dynamics.
Thus, Kou Lian'an's attitude towards Chen Anlin was exceedingly friendly.
"There’s no need for such formalities, Supervisor Kou." Chen Anlin nodded slightly at him.
Kou Lian'an stepped forward quickly, holding out a wooden box with a flattering expression. "Lord Chen, His Majesty said that since you are leading this mission, I have prepared a spirit herb for you—a ten-year-old Lingzhi. Please accept it."
A group of officials watched the scene with surprise. They were astonished that the head of the Eastern Bureau was being so courteous to this person. Was the Supervisor really being this polite?
Chen Anlin took the Lingzhi mushroom, secretly lamenting that as one of the closest subordinates to the Empress, he was always surrounded by people eager to please him.
"Supervisor Kuan, shall we set off now?"
"Yes, let's go. You lead the way."
"Right, we have prepared a carriage for you, Lord Chen. Please rest inside."
"Alright."
Thus, the convoy made its way through the forest towards the wilderness.
After a while, Chen Anlin fell asleep. When he awoke, he found it had grown dark outside, and they had arrived at the foot of a mountain. This was De Yun Mountain!
On De Yun Mountain stood De Yun Temple, which had once been a thriving place of worship. However, many years ago, for reasons unknown, the temple's inhabitants were wiped out in a single night. Since then, it had fallen into disrepair.
Recently, travelers passing through had reported that De Yun Temple was haunted. In this world, where demons existed, there were also malevolent spirits. Some ghosts could cultivate just like humans and demons; in fact, the more people they killed, the stronger their resentment became.
"Oh? The Eastern Bureau has sent someone again?"
In the stillness of the woods, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Who is it?" Kuan Lian'an shouted.
"With hands that grasp the sun and moon and pluck the stars from the sky, time is nothing to someone like me!" A melodious voice echoed through the trees.
Upon hearing this voice, Kuan Lian'an raised an eyebrow. "The Great Sun Gentleman, Tang Tianyue."
Kuan Lian'an recognized him immediately.
"The Great Sun Gentleman?" Chen Anlin turned to Kuan Lian'an, not very familiar with some of the extraordinary figures in the martial world.
Kuan Lian'an whispered, "Young Master Chen may not know this, but Tang Tianyue, known as the Great Sun Gentleman, is a swordsman from the martial world who claims to be a great hero."
"Oh!" Chen Anlin nodded slightly. So he calls himself that. One might think he has some kind of show-off system; he clearly loves to show off.
Is this person an enemy or a friend? Chen Anlin asked.
There shouldn't be any problems. The Great Sun Gentleman is a renowned hired sword, and he has come here to resolve the issues with the evil spirits in this area, likely to claim the court's reward, Gu Lian'an speculated.
In fact, after the disturbances caused by the evil spirits began, the court issued a bounty. Many hired swords have come to deal with it. Unfortunately, those who came either failed or went missing, presumably meeting their end here.
If he is a friend, then let him come over. Chen Anlin looked into the forest.
Soon, a man emerged, his face like a jade crown, skin fair and delicate, dressed in a white robe.
Chen Anlin glanced at his fortune.
Fortune:
He turned out to be a minor fortune bearer. Such minor fortune bearers don't have any special abilities but tend to have good luck in daily life.
Tang Tianyue, inside the carriage is Young Master Chen Anlin; why aren't you coming out to pay your respects? Gu Lian'an said.
Oh, so it's Lord Chen. Tang Tianyue looked at the carriage with some surprise but showed no intention of bowing.
Chen Anlin lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage.
Interesting; he doesn't even know to bow upon seeing me. I thought this Tang Tianyue was quite proud, and I was planning to give him a lesson.
Unexpectedly, Tang Tianyue then began to boast.
"With hands that grasp the sun and moon and pluck the stars from the sky, time is nothing to someone like me! I am Tang Tianyue!!"
This time, he emphasized his words more heavily. He had just said it once before; such grandiose language—don't you all want to compliment me?
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