Capítulo 1953: Chapter 1954: Dragons Ahead, Tigers Gather

The car window rolled down, and a man with evident warrior build spoke up.

“I was arranged by Prince Jue to wait here.”

“Prince Jue?”

Xu Nanzhi looked up at Su Chengyu. On the way back to the Capital City, Su Chengyu briefly explained his connections in the capital, so she naturally knew Zhao Shijue was one of Su Chengyu’s allies.

Su Chengyu nodded, signaling for the other person to continue.

“His Highness, Prince Jue, said that if I saw the Tian Heng Saint Envoy coming down the mountain, I should invite you. If the Saint Envoy has time, you can visit the Jue King’s Mansion. Of course, if the Saint Envoy has other important matters, you can prioritize those. And you are free to command and dispatch as you wish.”

Xu Nanzhi blinked and then looked at Su Chengyu, saying, “Zhao Shijue is quite courteous.”

Su Chengyu smiled lightly but didn’t speak.

Zhao Shijue and I are in the same boat now, so he won’t make trouble for me. But this proactive approach is not something he figured out on his own. Either his master, Master Chang Chun, gave him some pointers, or someone else gave him a nudge.

Su Chengyu turned to look at Xu Nanzhi, and Xu Nanzhi immediately responded.

“I’m fine with anything. I don’t have any particular place in the capital I want to visit. I can accompany you anywhere.”

Su Chengyu nodded, and Xu Nanzhi opened the car door. The two quickly got into the car.

“Let’s go directly to Jue King’s Mansion.”

Xu Nanzhi spoke, and the car started moving immediately.

Very soon, Xu Nanzhi noticed several small tails following them, feeling quite displeased.

Su Chengyu shook his head with a smile, evidently not bothered by this matter.

Xu Nanzhi was confused, unable to figure out what Su Chengyu was up to.

Under Su Chengyu’s guidance, they didn’t shake off the little tails, and the two arrived at the Jue King’s Mansion.

As the gates opened, they were greeted by Zhao Shijue himself.

“Su Saint Envoy, you finally came out.”

Su Chengyu nodded and made a motion of zipping his lips, then pointed to Xu Nanzhi beside him.

Zhao Shijue didn’t immediately understand, but he still looked at Xu Nanzhi.

“You must be Miss Xu Nanzhi, right?”

Xu Nanzhi smiled, her impression of Zhao Shijue improving slightly, and nodded, “Chengyu has some physical issues at the moment, so it’s inconvenient for him to speak. For now, I’m his spokesperson.”

Zhao Shijue instantly tensed up, looking at Su Chengyu, “Su Saint Envoy, he…”

“It doesn’t affect his realm, just some limitations, and it’s only temporary.”

Zhao Shijue suddenly realized, “No wonder Lord Su hasn’t gone out since returning to the capital. However, now…”

Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Shijue suddenly thought of something, slapped his forehead, and said.

“Please follow me into the mansion. I’ve already prepared a quiet place for you two.”

The walls have ears, and even in front of a Prince’s Mansion, countless spies are around.

No one knows if there are Death Soldiers in the Hollow Void Realm covertly watching everything from a kilometer away.

This may seem outlandish elsewhere, but in the Capital City, anything is possible.

“Hmm.”

Xu Nanzhi spoke, then allowed Zhao Shijue to lead the way ahead.

Watching Su Chengyu’s state from behind, Zhao Shijue asked as he walked.

“Lord Su, what realm are you in now?”

Xu Nanzhi glanced at Su Chengyu, and after Su Chengyu nodded, Xu Nanzhi said.

“Without those troublesome limitations, he can contend with anyone below the Earth Immortal level.”

Although he was mentally prepared, Zhao Shijue was still surprised to hear Xu Nanzhi’s words, then muttered to himself.

“No wonder General Ye is so confident.”

“Hmm?”

It was Su Chengyu who spoke. Hearing about Ye Wujiang, even he found it hard to remain composed.

Zhao Shijue immediately explained, “Before Lord Su returned, I specifically visited General Ye. According to the General, this time, Lord Su is set to rise.”

Xu Nanzhi blinked, “Is it about the Demon Slayer Bureau Emissary?”

Zhao Shijue nodded while gesturing for the two to sit in a pavilion nearby. Once they were seated, Zhao Shijue continued.

“Since Lord Su came down the mountain, you must have heard some court news. Not long ago, the voices for a new Sect Master for the Demon Slayer Department grew louder. Oddly enough, before that, almost everyone believed the position would go to Holy Envoy of Shocking Dragon, Xu Zijing, or at most to Cold Moon Envoy. Hardly anyone discussed Su Saint Envoy.”

“Once the discussions rose, Su Chengyu was pushed onto the stage, right?”

Xu Nanzhi said calmly, looking at Su Chengyu.

“Yes.”

Zhao Shijue nodded, then looked at Xu Nanzhi hesitantly, unsure of how to start.

Xu Nanzhi, being incredibly perceptive, quickly guessed what Zhao Shijue was struggling with and said bluntly.

“If it’s related to the Luo Clan, just say it outright, I don’t mind.”

Zhao Shijue looked at Xu Nanzhi in surprise, then continued, “As Madam guessed, the Tian Heng Saint Envoy caused a huge stir with the Luo Clan, almost wiping out their existence, a remarkable feat. And before that, when Madam was being escorted to the Demon Suppression Tower, the commotion caused by Su Saint Envoy…”

Su Chengyu listened to these words and looked at Xu Nanzhi, who immediately explained.

“Some people had objections to my punishment. Aunt Feng impersonated you to intimidate some troublemakers.”

Su Chengyu finally understood why there were tales about him in the capital even when he wasn’t there.

“Ms. Feng?”

Zhao Shijue was surprised as well, then nodded, “I was wondering who could display such near Earth Immortal strength.”

“Not exaggerated, Aunt Feng has already held back. Chengyu could do such things when he was with the Luo Clan.”

A makeshift comment left Zhao Shijue at a loss for words, his expression turning awkward as he continued, “After that incident, many in the Capital City believe Su Saint Envoy already possesses strength not inferior to an Earth Immortal. Coupled with the merit of annihilating the Luo Clan and Su Zhedian’s identity being rectified, Su Saint Envoy’s family status has fully changed. There’s growing support for making Su Saint Envoy the Sect Master of the Demon Slayer Department.”

Su Chengyu snorted, shaking his head.

Zhao Shijue looked puzzled, turning to Xu Nanzhi for explanation.

Xu Nanzhi explained, “Chengyu means these events aren’t coincidental. Like now, these messages are amplified by someone behind the scenes.”

Zhao Shijue’s pupils spun in thought, then he asked, “Are they enemies or friends?”

Su Chengyu shook his head, then shook his head again.

Xu Nanzhi continued, “We don’t know. But they might be neither enemy nor friend, or maybe they are both.”

Zhao Shijue swallowed, casting a bewildered glance at the two.

He couldn’t fathom how Xu Nanzhi translated such complex words from just a gesture.

While Zhao Shijue was still pondering, a guard came to report.

“Report to Your Highness, someone is visiting from outside the mansion.”

Zhao Shijue replied impatiently, “Didn’t I already give orders not to see anyone today?”

The announcing guard looked troubled, “We did refuse visitors at first, but now…”

“What’s happening now?”

Zhao Shijue asked impatiently.

“There are quite a few people, we can’t manage it any longer. It’s best, Your Highness, see for yourself.”

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