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Chapter 366 Be careful, I'll be waiting for you to come back.

Upon hearing Zhuge Chongguang's words, everyone else in the study was taken aback. Lu Chen, regaining his composure, asked, "Why does the Grand Scholar think so?"

Zhuge Chongguang replied, "Senior Xuanyuan can conceal his aura so that others cannot detect it. But Commander Liang is different. Commander Liang's killing intent is too strong. Even if he uses a disguise technique and others cannot recognize who he is, they can still judge that he is a Grandmaster by his killing intent."

"Those people were so well hidden, but they were exposed because of a disciple. It's very likely that they discovered the Northern King's Mansion was investigating them, so they simply exposed themselves and then led people to the old city to deal with them."

"This old minister suspects they intend to use a diversionary tactic to lure the powerful experts from the new city to the old city, and then directly attack the Prince's residence from the new city!"

Upon hearing Zhuge Chongguang's words, Lu Chen realized what was going on. He thought to himself, "These people are so well hidden, how could they possibly let their disciples go to brothels to drink, get into fights, and even use their faction's techniques?"

It turns out they deliberately revealed their identities.

So, these people are really planning to take action against me?

Of course, it could also be just a coincidence, but the possibility that Zhuge Chongguang mentioned is indeed quite high.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Chen continued, "Then what does the Grand Secretary think should be done?"

Zhuge Chongguang replied, "If Dingfeng Mountain and Sifang Mountain are truly targeting Your Highness, then as long as the Northern Prince's Mansion sends people to besiege them, they will definitely leave one person in the old city to buy time, while another person leads men to the new city to attack the Prince's Mansion."

"Therefore, Your Highness can send this old minister to probe the old city, while Your Highness and Senior Xuanyuan can stay in the new city and wait for them to arrive."

Hearing this, Lu Chen thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, let's do it that way."

"Let's do it tonight."

Lu Chen didn't want anyone constantly threatening his life. Although he possessed the strength of a pseudo-celestial being, his wives and concubines in the royal palace were not strong at all.

If these people were to attack their wives and concubines one day, they could potentially harm them, so it's best to eliminate the threat beforehand.

Then Lu Chen and Xuan Yuan Chaoge began to make plans.

It was evening.

During dinner, Lu Chen suddenly said to Wang Qingci at the table, "Qingci, I have to go out tonight, so you don't need to go to Aunt Chu's room."

Upon hearing this, the women were taken aback.

go out?

Should we go out at night?

What are you going out to do tonight?

Lu Chen rarely goes out at night. Even if he's not in the inner courtyard, he's definitely in his study.

Has something happened again?

Or is Lu Chen going out to meet some mistress?

Lu Chen seemed to have done something similar before, going out all night and not coming back, making his women extremely worried, only to later find out that he had gone to meet Chen Wanrong in secret.

Wang Qingci then asked with a smile, "Which family's beautiful daughter has Your Highness taken a fancy to this time?"

Lu Chen smiled and then said, "You'll find out in a few days."

Lu Chen didn't tell them directly what he was going to do that night. He didn't want them to worry. Since Wang Qingci had misunderstood, he would let the misunderstanding continue, so as to avoid making them worry.

Previously, assassins would attempt to kill him at the Prince's mansion. This time, Lu Chen planned to deal with the assassins outside the city to prevent them from frightening his wives, concubines, and children.

Although Lu Chen said that, Chu Yuqin clearly sensed something was wrong. Lu Chen didn't seem to be going out to meet a woman in secret; he seemed to have something important to do.

Although she already suspected that something big was going to happen tonight, Chu Yuqin didn't ask directly. Instead, she said, "Chen'er, remember to come back early."

Lu Chen said calmly, "Okay, I'll be back first thing in the morning."

The group then continued eating.

After dinner, Lu Chen took a shower, put on the gold-threaded soft armor he had obtained from the assassin, and then prepared to head to the military camp in the new city.

As Lu Chen reached the door, he spotted a beautiful woman, Chu Yuqin, standing under a lantern, seemingly waiting for his arrival.

Seeing Chu Yuqin standing at the door, Lu Chen asked, "Aunt Chu, what are you doing standing here?"

Chu Yuqin asked directly, "Chen'er, has something happened?"

Lu Chen didn't intend to hide it from Chu Yuqin any longer, so he replied, "Assassins have come to Yancheng, and I plan to deal with them outside the city."

Chu Yuqin said, "As expected."

She knew that Lu Chen wouldn't be absent from the Prince's Mansion at night for no reason.

Chu Yuqin then said, "Be careful, I'll be waiting for you to come back."

She didn't ask any more questions; she just needed to know what Lu Chen was doing outside.

Lu Chen then said, "Aunt Chu, I'd appreciate it if you could keep an eye on the Prince's Mansion tonight."

The main reason Lu Chen chose to tell Chu Yuqin what he was going to do tonight was to make her more vigilant. Although he believed they could easily deal with the assassins, there was still a possibility that some might slip through the net and launch a sneak attack on the Northern Prince's Mansion.

Chu Yuqin is now a Grandmaster, and with her watching over the Northern Prince's Mansion, Lu Chen feels a little more at ease.

Chu Yuqin smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will protect the Northern Prince's Mansion."

Lu Chen then walked directly towards the entrance of the Prince's Mansion.

There was no curfew in Yancheng at night, and it was still very lively, with people and cars coming and going.

At that moment, a group of soldiers rode out of the military camp outside the city and headed straight for the old city.

Yancheng, the old city.

Inside a restaurant.

The Master of the Divine Sect and the Daoist of Hengyou sat facing each other.

The leader of the cult asked, "Are you sure they'll really fall for it?"

The Daoist Hengyou stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Since they have already sent people to investigate, it means they already know about our existence. They will definitely send people to wipe us out."

"Zhuge Chongguang is on par with us in strength, so he can't possibly not come. As long as one of us can hold him off, the other can easily enter the new city and destroy the Northern King's Mansion."

After this period of investigation, they have basically confirmed that there is no one in Yancheng stronger than Zhuge Chongguang.

Their original plan was to join forces to deal with Zhuge Chongguang, and then take action against the Northern King's Mansion.

But then they realized they didn't need to go through all that trouble.

Their target was the Northern King, so why bother dealing with Zhuge Chongguang? Although Zhuge Chongguang was just one step away from becoming a Celestial Being like them, that step was not an easy thing.

The conditions for them to become celestial beings were quite demanding, so they didn't think Zhuge Chongguang could achieve enlightenment and become a true celestial being in a short time.

After listening to Hengyou Daoist's words, the Tongshen Sect Master pondered for a moment, then said, "Shall you go, or shall I go?"

Hengyou Daoist said, "Of course I'll go. Your strength is greater than mine. Do you expect me to hold off Zhuge Chongguang?"

The leader of the Divine Sect snorted coldly and said, "You're quite the schemer, making me risk my life while you do such an easy job."

Hengyou Daoist said calmly, "Zhuge Chongguang is just a scholar who attained Dao through literature. How strong could he possibly be? Do you think a martial artist like yourself would be afraid of a scholar?"

The Master of the Divine Sect said, "You don't need to provoke me. After you deal with the Northern King, hurry back to help me. Zhuge Chongguang has never made a move, and no one knows his strength."

Hengyou Daoist said, "Alright."

Just then, a man's voice came from outside, "My two patriarchs, something terrible has happened! The Yancheng soldiers are here!"

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(End of this chapter)