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Chapter 304 Zhao Mansion (Subscribe)

As the match between Mingde University and Second City University was drawing to a close, Jin Bolong, chairman of Jinhao Real Estate Group, was standing on the Taihua Mountain in the north of Luojing City, gazing at the huge city below.

This place is more than 170 miles away from Luojing. However, Jin Bolong's alien body cultivation is as high as the eighth level. He is also a reserve two-star marshal of the Federation. He has amazing eyesight and can see every corner of Luojing inside and outside except the imperial city clearly.

What he was looking at now was a mansion with five inner and outer courtyards, covering a vast area near the imperial city.

Jin Bolong's eyes were lingering on the "Zhao Mansion" doorplate hanging on the gate of the mansion and the imperial plaque "Gun Gun Qixun" in the central hall.

Not long after, Jin Bolong chuckled softly, his hands behind his back. "The Song Dynasty's Chief Censor, Zhao Yang, turned out to be Linghu Mingde? Interesting, very interesting. It's truly unexpected. For hundreds of years, everyone has been guessing the identity of this first-generation alien-body practitioner, but who would have thought he would rise to the top of the imperial court, becoming the leader of the Song Dynasty's clean elite and ruling the country for over 700 years."

Beside Jin Bolong stood an elderly scholar. He was over sixty years old, with white hair like snow, but he looked not old at all. Between his brows, there was a scholarly air, and his temperament was steady and dignified. "Chairman, this matter cannot be confirmed yet. At present, it is just speculation by Geng Tai and others. The only evidence now is that Chen Shao's men found several 'rot dragon mushrooms' around the Zhao Mansion.

The only indirect evidence is Zhao Yan and Nalan Wei, who worked as servants in his house, and Zhao Yang's granddaughter Zhao Yingxu, who was about the same age as Fang Ranran.

The rot dragon mushroom is a fungus unique to Tianji Star. It usually grows in the corners of walls and courtyards of houses. It is usually black and white, looks very inconspicuous, and is also very common.

However, once there are dying martial artists and war dragons above the eighth level around, the Corrupted Dragon Mushroom will not only change color, but also change shape.

It is said that the rot dragon mushroom can not only absorb the surrounding ether elements, but also absorb the free ether molecules between heaven and earth.

Coincidentally, when high-ranking martial artists and war dragons die, not only will their spirits gradually disintegrate and collapse, but ether elements will also continue to leak out. Only after the Corrupted Dragon Mushroom absorbs these things can it change its color and shape.

About seven hundred years ago, because the Federation starships were not cautious enough when traveling to and from Tianji Star, some fungal creatures unique to Tianji Star invaded fourteen base cities and multiplied in large numbers inside the base cities.

The rot dragon mushroom is one of them, and about three years ago, someone found a mutated rot dragon mushroom in a sewer four kilometers away from Linghu Mingde's residence.

At that time, some people thought of this two-star marshal who had stood in the world for hundreds of years, and it caused a sensation throughout the entire Internet. Everyone knew that Linghu Mingde, the alien hero, had fallen into the "Five Degenerations of Heaven and Man" and was not far from death.

And just a few days ago, a former lieutenant colonel of the Western Intelligence Agency, who was hired by Jin Tianchen at a high price, discovered an identical mutated rot dragon mushroom outside the residence of Zhao Yang, the censor of the Great Song Dynasty.

"That's enough." Jin Bolong sneered. "Regardless of whether this Zhao Yang is Linghu Mingde or not, he's already old. What harm can I do if I give it a try?"

His base on Tianji Star is not in Luojing, and this matter does not require exposing his alien identity, so he can fully afford the cost of failure.

It was at this time that Jin Bolong received a report from the ninth base city.

The elderly scholar also received the report. After a moment, he frowned, "It seems that the Sixth Young Master is in a bad situation. He is in a dangerous situation. He must have offended someone. The public opinion on the Internet is not normal."

Jin Tianchen is the sixth among many cousins ​​of the same generation in the Jin family.

Jin Bolong sneered upon hearing this and said nonchalantly, "My sister-in-law has nurtured him into that kind of character. Sooner or later, something like this will happen. Since that incident a year ago, Tianchen has only become more restrained, but his nature remains unchanged. However, this is actually a good thing. From now on, Tianchen should calm down."

The old scholar understood that what Jin Bolong meant by "calming down one's mind" was actually to curb one's ambition.

Without an additional source of income, Jin Tianchen can only rely on his family and will no longer be able to threaten the Jin family's direct lineage.

In short, Jin Bolong prefers this kind of Jin Tianchen, a Jin Tianchen who can only become the military pillar of the Jin family in the future.

"Let the group's legal and public relations departments handle this and calm the public opinion as quickly as possible. The police and the courts already concluded this case a year ago. There's no need to dig it up again."

Jin Bolong narrowed his eyes and said, "Tell the Intelligence Department and the Cybersecurity Department to find the black hand that is stirring up trouble online."

Although he was happy to see Jin Tianchen's downfall, he would not sit idly by and watch Jin Tianchen being bullied by outsiders.

Two hours later, at the residence of Zhao Yang, the Chief Censor of the Song Dynasty, Fang Ranran, who had descended into an alien body, met Zhao Yang, her grandfather Linghu Mingde.

Her face turned pale and she looked guilty: "Father, it's my fault for not acting properly. I'm sorry."

Fang Ranran had just received a message from Zhao Yang, saying that the Zhao family was being spied on, and it was likely related to Zhao Yan and Nalan Wei's mutants. She instantly realized that this was a reunion of events that had happened a year ago.

"What does it have to do with you?"

Linghu Mingde shook his head slightly, sipping his tea with a calm expression. "I've been enjoying peace and quiet for too long, so my perception has dulled, which is why I've let myself down. And that young man surnamed Jin, the techniques he left on them both were also very subtle. They must be the latest technology from the Federation."

Fang Ranran felt even more ashamed: "Father-in-law, I will take care of the Jin family's affairs."

Linghu Mingde laughed when he heard this: "Don't be silly, Ranran. What are you going to do? Rely on your father?"

Fang Ranran was speechless and bit her lower lip tightly.

She knew that her father-in-law Linghu Mingde had a bad relationship with her father since her mother's death.

Given Linghu Mingde's character, he would rather die than ask Fang Xianzheng for help.

Moreover, given Fang Xianzheng's ruthlessness, he might not necessarily help the Linghu family.

"This matter is not as serious as you think."

Linghu Mingde shook his head and put down his teacup. "Do you know why I didn't let your uncle inherit my colonial war dragon? Like the other nobles of the Great Song Dynasty, they raised a war dragon to be passed down to future generations. It's because the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty and the three divine envoys are still unsure about my identity. They want to use me but also to be on guard against me."

Fang Ranran was stunned when she heard this: "How is this possible? They all trust you so much."

"We can't judge things by appearances alone. These people simply don't have evidence, and they're relying on me to balance the political situation and provide checks and balances. If they find even the slightest clue, it will be a catastrophic disaster."

Linghu Mingde gazed towards the Imperial City. "The reason I didn't raise a clan dragon is because I'm afraid the Zhao family has too many things, making it difficult for future generations to give them up, which could lead to disaster. But as the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows. I've been in the Central Powers for so many years, and I've already established another nest in the Northern Province of the Song Dynasty. This is a legacy that can truly be passed down to future generations, unlike the current Zhao family, which is full of doubts in the eyes of those people."

Linghu Mingde sneered, "So what if my identity is discovered? It's nothing more than a change of foundation. I, Linghu Mingde, have roamed the Tianji Star for over seven hundred years. How could I allow myself to be held hostage?"

Fang Ranran felt relieved at first when she heard that, but then she frowned again.

She realized how huge and difficult the business her grandfather had built was. Was she really going to give up like this?

If they really give up, what price will the Linghu family have to pay?
Fang Ranran felt distressed when she thought about her aunt who was usually very friendly to her but avoided her today claiming to be sick.

"Silly child, don't think too much. Your aunt is really ill today. She raised you and has always treated you as her own daughter."

Linghu Mingde's wise eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts as he continued to drink his tea. "The situation is far from what you think. Did you know that the new commander of the Anti-Traitor Bureau will be arriving in Beijing within a few days?"

"The Commander of the Traitor Assassination Bureau?" Fang Ranran was startled, as if deep in thought: "My father-in-law intends to start with this person? I wonder if this person can be befriended or bribed?"

She understood what her grandfather meant, which was to make arrangements in advance.

Given Linghu Mingde's status in the Song Dynasty, even if his tracks were exposed, not everyone would be qualified to investigate. The court would definitely let the commander of the Anti-Traitor Bureau come forward to preside over the case.

Linghu Mingde shook his head. "It's said that this commander of the Anti-Traitor Bureau is a very honest official. He holds an excellent reputation among local officials. After receiving the order to enter the capital, he traveled north without stopping at any of the counties along the way. Even when some officials waited on the river and visited him aboard their boats, the commander simply treated them with courtesy and accepted some formalities. We currently know nothing about this person, so we can't act rashly."

At this point, Linghu Mingde changed his tone, "However, he has adopted a sister in Wangcheng, named Zhou Yunxi. Her great-grandfather and I are acquainted, and her father was a subordinate of mine. She is also a member of a reputable family within the court. As the Chief Censor, I must take care of her. When they arrive in the capital, you can take my invitation and inquire about their whereabouts. It would be best if I could invite Zhou Yunxi to live in my Zhao Mansion."

While listening, Fang Ranran searched the Internet for information about the new commander of the Anti-Traitor Bureau and Zhou Yunxi.

She was stunned and thought what a coincidence that this commander of the Anti-Traitor Bureau named Lin Twelve was also from Wangcheng, Shazhou.

　No update at night.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)