The matters that Prince Pingbian’s Mansion is planning are quite significant, making Zhang Chen feel a bit uneasy to handle it. It might be better to send Fox Fairy Nannan as a spy.
For Zhang Xiaohua, Fox Fairy Nannan is as important as Chen Palace was to Cao Cao.
Fox Fairy Nannan is the epitome of Zhang Xiaohua’s fantasy; back in the days when Zhang Xiaohua had not yet arisen and was not yet the Crown Prince of Prince Pingbian’s Mansion, it was entirely reliant on the aid of Fox Fairy Nannan.
It can be said that the importance of Fox Fairy Nannan to Zhang Xiaohua is self-evident; she is practically his dream fox.
"A task? What task?" Fox Fairy Nannan looked at Zhang Chen with eyes full of greed. This was Yellow Spring Water, a shortcut for cultivation, an excellent tool to help her reach the peak swiftly. Although she temporarily couldn’t exert much power due to a seal, it didn’t delay her from progressing further in her cultivation.
"Go undercover by Zhang Xiaohua’s side, monitor his every move, and report all the activities and strategies at Prince Pingbian’s Mansion to me in a timely manner." Zhang Chen proposed his terms.
"Impossible! Zhang Xiaohua once saved my life; I could never repay kindness with animosity by harming him." Fox Fairy Nannan refused without a second thought.
"Oh?" Zhang Chen glanced at Fox Fairy Nannan and, in a slow and threatening manner, said, "You should be aware of my capabilities. If you cooperate with me to monitor Zhang Xiaohua, perhaps, for your sake, he might have a chance of surviving when Prince Pingbian’s Mansion falls one day. If you don’t cooperate, for the sake of my plan, to cause discord between Prince Pingbian’s Mansion and Yellow Heaven Dao, I will have no choice but to assassinate Zhang Xiaohua. If by then Zhang Xiaohua dies by my hand, don’t blame me."
Zhang Chen looked at the Fox Spirit with an expression full of satisfaction.
This was his blatant threat.
"Despicable! Shameless!" Upon hearing these words, Fox Fairy Nannan fur bristled immediately. She, of course, knew Zhang Chen’s skills. If Zhang Chen truly intended to assassinate Zhang Xiaohua, Zhang Xiaohua certainly wouldn’t survive.
"Dealing with the enemy naturally requires all means, any method that works is a good method, so don’t talk about being despicable or not." Zhang Chen, with arms crossed, said with a smile, "I ask you, will you do it? If you don’t, don’t blame me if Zhang Xiaohua happens to die by my hands later."
"Promise me to spare Zhang Xiaohua’s life in the end, and I will spy on him for you." Fox Fairy Nannan compromised at this point.
She had watched Zhang Chen’s growth all the way and knew how fast he progressed and how bizarre his skills were. She believed there was absolutely no chance of victory for Prince Pingbian’s Mansion against him.
Since that was the case, it would be better to agree, and she could even get some Yellow Spring Water for cultivation, which ultimately wasn’t a bad deal.
"I promise you only that Zhang Xiaohua won’t die by my hand; I won’t personally lay a hand on him. Whether he dies or someone else kills him, that’s beyond my control." Zhang Chen replied.
Upon hearing this, Fox Fairy Nannan clapped her hands in agreement, "Since that’s the case, then it’s a deal."
Hearing Fox Fairy Nannan agree, Zhang Chen secretly laughed in his heart. This Fox Spirit was still too naive. How could she understand his methods?
Once he sowed discord successfully, there would be no need for him to act—those experts in Yellow Heaven Dao would likely flay Zhang Xiaohua.
"Only if Zhang Xiaohua dies within Huangli Temple will Prince Pingbian turn against Yellow Heaven Dao, giving me a chance to profit amidst chaos," Zhang Chen thought to himself.
As for the possibility of Fox Fairy Nannan leaking information—she was his skill, and he could summon her back the moment she opened her mouth, so there was no fear of leaks.
Zhang Chen then led Fox Fairy Nannan down the mountain.
"I need a body," Fox Fairy Nannan said as she followed Zhang Chen.
"Just find a Fox Spirit to possess," Zhang Chen replied.
"I need your Yellow Spring Water to successfully complete possession in one day without leaving any trace," Fox Fairy Nannan looked at Zhang Chen and stated her requirement.
It was just a bit of Yellow Spring Water, after all, and Zhang Chen was willing to spare some, so he cheerfully took out a bit of Yellow Spring Water and handed it to Fox Fairy Nannan, who left with joy.
Not long after, a red-haired fox appeared within Zhang Chen’s view.
Seeing the red-haired fox, Zhang Chen was slightly taken aback, as it was the one that Wang Wu once caught with a trap but was released by Zhang Chen to avoid provoking the Fox Spirit. Unexpectedly, it ended up in the hands of Fox Fairy Nannan, becoming her possession target.
Zhang Chen returned with the Fox Spirit to Huangli Temple, where the Fox Spirit bid goodbye to Zhang Chen and squeezed through a crack in the temple wall. Zhang Chen quietly transformed into a stream of water and returned to his small abode, continuing to steal Incense Faith, ready to watch the drama unfold.
Prince Pingbian’s Mansion
In the back hall, a group gathered around the corpse of the Princess, as wisps of golden mysterious aura continuously seeped from the barrier surrounding her body, being absorbed by those stationed nearby.
Just then, footsteps echoed from outside the door, and a guard shouted loudly from outside the hall: "Your Highness, an urgent report from the spies, extremely urgent!"
Hearing this, Prince Pingbian’s heart trembled slightly, and he quickly stood up, rushing to the door without delay. He knew how crucial such urgent information could be.
"What’s the matter?" Prince Pingbian asked as he stepped outside, looking at the spy.