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Huang Zu held his breath, but he could only suppress it for the time being. He knew that the focus at the moment was not on personal grudges. If he ruined his lord Liu Biao's grand plan, he could not bear the consequences.

After Kuai Yue and his group left, Sun Ce, who was standing next to Sun Jian, could not contain himself and stepped forward, saying in a deep voice, "Father, Huang Zu has repeatedly provoked us. Why didn't you let me take him down just now?"

When Changsha was besieged, Huang Zu slaughtered many of Jiangdong's elite troops, which pained Huang Zu greatly. If he hadn't been guarding the core area, how could he have allowed this scoundrel to run rampant?

Sun Jian raised his hand and pressed down on Sun Ce's shoulder, shaking his head. His gaze swept across the bustling streets, and he said in a low voice, "Currently, the waters of Chang'an are too deep. We are newcomers and do not yet know the situation. We cannot cause trouble first. There are rumors outside that Dong Zhuo intends to usurp the Han throne, and all the warlords are watching. Our purpose in coming here is to see how much confidence Dong Zhuo really has. If he dares to abdicate, then we will have the moral high ground, and we will have a legitimate reason to rise up together. As for Huang Zu and Liu Biao, they cannot escape. Sooner or later, I will personally settle this score."

“Father, Gongjin suggests that we unite with the warlords around Yuan Shu to put pressure on him, and then we can discuss cooperation with him. It might work,” Sun Ce suggested in a low voice.

"Hmm... After we return this time, we must unite with other warlords to launch an attack on Jingzhou. The Jingzhou region is extremely wealthy, and no warlord will refuse it." Sun Jian nodded.

After hearing this, Sun Ce respectfully responded, suppressing the restlessness in his heart. He stood beside Sun Jian with his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist, blocking the passersby who were crowding around him.

Huang Gai stepped forward and stood guard on the other side of Sun Jian. He whispered to Sun Jian, "My lord, where should we stay next? Dong Zhuo has loosened his control over Chang'an, and various forces are mixed together in the city. We should find a safe place to stay as soon as possible to avoid any accidents at night."

"Go to the Situ residence," Sun Jian said calmly.

Sun Ce and Huang Gai were both taken aback: "Go to Wang Yun's residence as Minister of Works?"

They originally thought they would stay at the residences of military officials such as Zhu Jun, Huangfu Song, and Lu Zhi, but unexpectedly they went directly to the residence of the Minister of Works.

“That’s right. Dong Zhuo invited us here. Wang Yun, as the Minister of Works who was promoted by him, is currently handling many affairs of the court for Dong Zhuo and is extremely ‘loyal’ to him!” Sun Jian said calmly, but at the end of his sentence, a strange smile appeared on his lips.

"It is perfectly reasonable for us to visit them in person and deliver an invitation."

Sun Jian smiled, his tone carrying a hint of certainty: "I think the most restless person in Chang'an is Wang Yun. Since he dared to accept our visit, he must have arranged accommodations for us."

After speaking, Sun Jian straightened his robes and led the group toward a teleportation array outside the teleportation plaza.

Soon, they used the teleportation array to arrive at the teleportation array near the Situ Mansion.

The group, with a composed demeanor and impressive bearing, headed straight for the Situ residence.

When they arrived at the Situ residence, they encountered an acquaintance!
Lin Mu, accompanied by Dian Wei, was seen preparing to enter the mansion.

Compared to Sun Jian's entourage of several thousand men, Lin Mu and his companion were truly pathetic, lacking even the air of a second-rank Imperial Guard general...

If one did not know Lin Mu or his achievements, at first glance he would appear to be the young master of a fallen family.

As if sensing the gazes of Sun Jian and the others, Lin Mu stood on the threshold, turned around, and looked back.

He spotted the imposing and extraordinary Sun Jian at the head of the group immediately.

"Good heavens, he dares to come to Chang'an carrying the Imperial Seal of the State. He's really not afraid of death!" Lin Mu really didn't expect Sun Jian to come in person.

Don't think you're safe just because the celestial calamity has disappeared. The Imperial Seal carries a heavy karmic burden.

Although he didn't know what its effect was, Lin Mu could sense that Sun Jian's dragon luck had increased significantly!
The exact number is unknown; even the Tailong Qi Observation Technique couldn't detect it. But the Imperial Seal definitely played a crucial role.

The more dragon luck Sun Jian possessed, the deeper the karmic entanglements he was involved in. Perhaps this is why Sun Jian was so easily killed later on.

"I wonder if Sun Jian's dragon luck was transferred to Liu Biao after he was killed by Liu Biao's camp?" A question arose in Lin Mu's mind.

However, based on Sun Ce's subsequent performance, Sun Jian should have passed on the Dragon's Fortune to Sun Ce!
This allowed Sun Ce, who held the rank of Tiger Minister, to be promoted to the rank of Dragon Lord.

Without saying hello, Lin Mu merely glanced at the mansion, his thoughts returning to their own, and continued entering.

Sun Jian and the others also arrived at the steps of the mansion, looking at Lin Mu and his companion's lonely figures with complicated expressions.

Although Lin Mu and the others did not bare their teeth like Huang Zu, the harm and blows they suffered were the deepest... They were most wary of such cunning and ruthless people.

Afterwards, Sun Jian sent a visiting card, and several thousand people entered his residence with his attendants.

Clearly, Situ had already made arrangements for Sun Jian.

Lin Mu and Dian Wei were relaxed and at ease upon entering the mansion.

"My lord, you've always forbade us to touch that thing, but Sun Jian snatched it back and nothing happened to him..." After pondering for a long time, Dian Wei couldn't help but ask this question.

"I used the Tai Long Qi Observation Technique to see Sun Jian's imminent demise!" Lin Mu smiled slightly upon hearing this, then dropped a bombshell. He actually knew that Dian Wei and the others harbored a deep-seated resentment, after all, that was the Imperial Seal of the State!
As expected, upon hearing this, Dian Wei's pupils constricted sharply, and his whole body trembled.

If our lord obtains that thing, his life will also be short-lived.

That's definitely not something you should touch!
Dian Wei finally untied the knot in his heart.

Compared to life, a mere Imperial Seal is nothing. They possess the Liangzhou Tripod and the Investiture of the Gods, which are far more powerful than the Imperial Seal!
Just then, a figure emerged from behind a pillar. It was Wang Yun's trusted steward. He wore a polite smile and bowed to Lin Mu from a distance, saying, "General Wei, my master did not expect you to come to visit. Please forgive any neglect."

Situ Wang Yun did not expect that Lin Mu would come to his residence as soon as he arrived in Chang'an.

"It's alright, it was just my abruptness," Lin Mu waved his hand and said.

"General, please, let me take you to a side room to wash up. After that, my master will host a banquet for you, along with several heroes," the steward said respectfully.

Lin Mu seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this. Tonight's banquet was definitely not small in scale.

He then nodded slightly, said nothing more, and followed behind the steward. Dian Wei followed closely behind Lin Mu, his tiger-like eyes constantly scanning the surroundings warily. The heavy footsteps were particularly clear in the quiet corridor.

Because of his change in identity and rise in status, Lin Mu is no longer the kind of player who stays at the bottom.

Otherwise, Wang Yun's steward would definitely be one of the best targets to win over!

Now, he doesn't even have the urge to speak to them.

Afterwards, Lin Mu went to his room to wash up and rest for two hours, and then the steward led him to the banquet.

After passing through dozens of corridors and courtyards, the three finally arrived at the main hall of the mansion.

Before even entering the hall, several hearty laughs could be heard from inside. Besides Wang Yun's voice, there were several other familiar voices, followed by several even more familiar voices...

Lin Mu paused, a knowing smile playing on his lips. It seemed that the Situ residence was more lively than he had expected.

As Lin Mu entered the hall, he smelled the rich and unique aroma of wine that filled the air.

Wang Yun really went all out to entertain us tonight; just by smelling the aroma of the wine in the air, one could tell it was a top-tier wine.

Not only that, but a rich aroma of food also wafted into the nostrils, highlighting the high-end luxury of the banquet.

The moment Lin Mu entered the hall, the clamor abruptly ceased. Clearly, Lin Mu exuded considerable intimidation!
Lin Mu quickly scanned the area and found that most of the people here were from the military officer system.

Among the most familiar faces were veteran generals like Huangfu Song, Lu Zhi, and Zhu Jun. They had also been invited by Wang Yun.

Although the three men have lost their military power and their freedom has been restricted by Dong Zhuo, their influence is considerable and should not be underestimated.

Putting aside the help the three men gave him, Lin Mu was honestly quite frustrated. Why didn't Dong Zhuo kill these three veteran generals?! If he were in Dong Zhuo's position, he would definitely have been ruthless.

Regardless of whether your son has a past relationship with me, regardless of how many officials support you and plead for leniency, regardless of how much prestige you have in the court and the military, as long as there is a potential threat, it must be eliminated!
Dong Zhuo was so decisive in wiping out the entire Yuan family and Zhang Wen's entire family...

Besides several veteran generals, there are also four other warlords on the list of warlords: Yuan Shu, Sun Jian, Ma Teng, and Bao Xin!

To be honest, Lin Mu hadn't expected any of the four people to appear.

Yuan Shu and Sun Jian were actually quite similar, both burdened with heavy karma. Weren't they afraid of being assassinated...? No, actually, he himself was quite similar to those two...

He knew Ma Teng, of course, but he didn't expect him to dare come to Wang Yun's residence.

As for Bao Xin, Lin Mu was even more curious: Cao Cao didn't come, so Bao Xin came as the representative?

According to intelligence, Bao Xin had completely surrendered to Cao Cao. Cao Cao did not devour Bao Xin's fortune, but was playing a grand game in Yanzhou.

However, Lin Mu had a premonition that Cao Cao had also come to Chang'an, but he simply did not show up.

Wang Yun sat upright in the main seat. When he saw Lin Mu enter, he immediately stood up with a smile and gestured from afar: "General Wei, your presence is an honor to my humble abode. Please, have a seat here."

At this moment, Wang Yun's face was radiant, and a faint auspicious purple aura appeared above his head!

After saying that, he pointed to the empty seat next to the main seat for Lin Mu. This seat was closer to the main seat than the seats for Ma Teng and Yuan Shu, and it was next to Lu Zhi.

This arrangement is normal, showing that Wang Yun has given Lin Mu a lot of face.

Lin Mu did not refuse and readily nodded in agreement. He walked to the location Wang Yun pointed to, while Dian Wei followed closely behind him, standing motionless to the side and behind his seat like an iron tower.

Lin Mu greeted Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song, Zhu Jun, and others warmly, showing the courtesy due to a junior and repeatedly uttering polite and humble words. After all, these three had provided considerable assistance to his career advancement in the court, and he owed them a debt of gratitude.

Lin Mu played a part in Dong Zhuo's decision not to kill the three men. He had secretly sent a letter to Dong Zhuo, asking him to spare their lives as a favor.

Of course, this kind of human kindness cannot be used for confrontation, but it can be used to treat relatives and other matters.

Sun Jian sat behind Lin Mu. When Lin Mu took his seat, Sun Jian also stood up and clasped his hands in greeting. His face showed no particular expression, neither too close nor too distant, but he was certainly polite enough.

Seeing this, Lin Mu raised his hand in return, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Wang Yun's face. He smiled and said, "Lord Situ's banquet has brought together so many old friends, which is beyond my expectations. It seems that coming to Chang'an today was indeed the right decision."

Lin Mu's words had a hidden meaning, and everyone understood.

Afterwards, Lin Mu kept exchanging pleasantries with everyone, and he even chatted warmly with Ma Teng and Bao Xin.

There was no discussion of national affairs, the flames of war across the land, or any confrontation.

The entire banquet was lively, bustling, and incredibly harmonious.

During their conversation, Lin Mu met an unexpected person.

That was Kuai Yue, who represented Liu Biao.

Lin Mu was not very familiar with Liu Biao's subordinates, whether in his past life or this one. The strategists in Jingxiang were all reclusive, and while their appearances were known, their personalities and talents remained unknown.

Kuai Yue was highly regarded by Cao Cao.

I once told Xun Yu, "I am not happy to have gained Jingzhou, but happy to have gained Kuai Yidu!"

Lin Mu spoke with him for a while and realized that he was a well-educated and courteous scholar with an extraordinary way of speaking.

The dinner ended in such a harmonious atmosphere.

There was no discussion of abdication or usurpation of the Han throne; it was just like an ordinary banquet. Of course, the matter of Dong Zhuo was mentioned, but only briefly.

However, Lin Mu sensed that his presence might have spoiled the atmosphere of the banquet!

After bidding farewell to Wang Yun, Lin Mu returned to his room to rest. Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Lin Mu pondered.

"It seems they know about my agreement with Li Ru."

"It was definitely not something Wang Yun found out; it was information deliberately leaked by Li Ru and his group..."

Li Ru has essentially put him in a very difficult position... This puts him directly at odds with Yuan Shu, Sun Jian, and others...

"My lord!" Just then, Wang Yue's voice rang out.

The next moment, a dark figure, as elusive as a ghost, darted in.

"There are actually five large formations activated simultaneously inside the Situ Mansion. There are too many restrictions, making it impossible to investigate!" Wang Yue took a deep breath and reported to Lin Mu.

Wang Yue wasn't by his side; in fact, he was secretly gathering intelligence.

Lin Mu's trip to Wang Yun's residence this time wasn't to reconcile with that old fellow Wang Yun, but to find out Diao Chan's location!

Kidnapping Diao Chan is the core objective!
Even the execution of Dong Zhuo and the execution of Tongtian Heihuanglong would come later.

Upon hearing Wang Yue's report, Lin Mu frowned.

As expected, Wang Yun, if he wanted to plan something big, would never simply use a honey trap or a scheme to sow discord and create a so-called chain of schemes.

Wang Yun also secretly implemented other schemes to make the chain of plans more secure and complete.

Diao Chan is the core figure, so she will definitely receive the highest level of protection and secrecy.

Lin Mu tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his gaze turning colder.

"It seems we have no choice but to use the method Fengxiao came up with," Lin Mu said in a low voice.

“Alright! Then I’ll go and send a message to Dong Zhuo.” Wang Yue nodded upon hearing this.

(I had something to do today, so the update is late. Just one chapter.) (End of this chapter)