Just as Fang ping and Jin yuhuai were conversing with each other, each with their own ulterior motives ...
On earth.
It was already late at night on the 3rd of November.
The Ministry of Education.
As usual, old Zhang hardly went home. He worked here day and night.
If there were no important matters, the Ministry of Education was his home, and he would not leave easily.
The red phone on the table rang.
Zhang Tao waved his hand and the phone flew up. Someone quickly said,""Minister, there's a problem."
"Speak," he said.
"Jin yuhuai has left Dongwu catacombs! "We don't know where he went. We've contacted him many times in secret, but there was no response. Last time, he said that he might be going to the restricted area. Minister, I suspect that he has already left ..."
Zhang Tao frowned slightly and said after a while,""He went to the restricted area? "I'm afraid this line is going to be cut off ... Have you tried contacting other catacombs martial artists recently?"
"Minister, it's too difficult! "All these years, only Jin yuhuai has taken the bait. We don't dare to probe the others rashly. Previously, we were also worried that we would arouse suspicion, so we have not made much progress ..."
"Since Jin yuhuai has already left, let's try to open up this route again."
"Minister, this isn't something that can be done overnight. "Now that Jin yuhuai has left, we've lost this line. Our losses are too great. In the past, we've earned at least several hundred catties of energy stones every year. Now, it's gone all of a sudden ... If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have let him claim his battle credits.
"Now that he's gone to the restricted area, some of our plans have gone awry. We were originally planning to let him enter the high ranks and become a commander ..."
"There's no hurry,"Zhang Tao chuckled." This kind of person has no racial distinction and no heart for family and country. In the future, if he had some achievements in the restricted area, he might be able to make use of it.
However, it's a pity that this kind of person is hard to find, and it's difficult to find a substitute. "
As he spoke, Zhang Tao continued,"in that case, there have been martial artists from the outer region who have entered the restricted area recently ... That's good too. There'll be fewer middle-ranked martial artists all of a sudden, and it'll reduce the pressure on us."
After he finished speaking, Zhang Tao continued,"since the connection with Jin yuhuai has been cut off, we should find a substitute as soon as possible. A few hundred catties of energy stones is not a small amount." By the way, the people who came into contact with him didn't say anything, right?"
"No, I didn 't,"
"That's good. Be careful when you speak or do things to avoid causing trouble."
“……”
Zhang Tao hung up the phone quickly and started calculating in his heart. Jin yuhuai had also entered the restricted area. Would he bump into Fang ping?
However, it did not matter. Fang ping was a very slippery kid. Jin yuhuai did not know anything either. It was just a simple transaction. Even Li Zhen did not know about Fang Ping's matters, let alone Jin yuhuai.
"What a pity!"
Zhang Tao sighed. Over the years, there were not many spies in the catacombs.
Jin yuhuai was not considered a spy, but he was a rare "talent" in the catacombs. He was afraid of death and wanted to become stronger, so he knew how to use his brain.
After working with him for a few years, Zhang Tao had earned at least two to three thousand catties of energy stones.
To humans, this was a huge gain.
Now that the line was broken, it would be difficult to find another one.
"It's a pity that I can't enter the restricted area. Otherwise, if I could contact this guy ... I might be able to have more clues in the restricted area."
Zhang Tao felt a little regretful once again. As for Fang ping ... He had not expected Jin yuhuai to go to the restricted area.
Otherwise, he could let Fang ping try to contact them.
However, he couldn't trust Jin yuhuai either, or it would be more troublesome if he was sold.
"It's good that he doesn't know. Fang Ping's head is worth a lot of money. If he knows, it's more likely that Jin yuhuai will sell him out!"
As Zhang Tao thought about this, he thought about other things.
"Even if the line connecting Dongwu catacombs is broken, the lines connecting the other catacombs can not be broken so easily.
"These guys are getting greedier and greedier. When they reach the high ranks, they might not trade anymore."
Zhang Tao felt a little regretful. High-ranked martial artists did not lack these resources.
At that time, the other party might not agree to the deal.
The possibility of betraying the contact person was even greater!
"The catacombs bastards are all insatiable wolves. It's a pity that they haven't been able to corrode a city Lord-level powerhouse after all these years ..."
Old Zhang muttered in his heart that he had not done a good job.
Otherwise, it would be interesting if he could really corrode a few city Lord level experts.
……
Forbidden zone.
"Brother Jin, I'm preparing to seek refuge with His Highness li an. What are your plans?"
"His Highness li an?"
"Brother kui, His Highness li an isn't very reliable among the heirs to the Crown Prince ... I heard that the king Lord ... You're now relying on him ..." Jin yuhuai whispered.
Fang ping laughed and said,"the more critical the situation is, the better the opportunity to take advantage!" If it were someone else or another force, we, as middle-ranked Warriors, might not be valued!"
"That's true,"
Jin yuhuai began to ponder.
As he thought about this, he glanced at Fang ping again and did not say anything.
The two of them tested each other for a long time. Jin yuhuai was now a little suspicious. Could this guy be like him?
Did he also make a deal with the resurrected martial artist?
Just as he was thinking about this, Fang ping stood up.
Jin yuhuai was stunned for a moment before he said in a low voice,"Brother kui, this is ..."
"I took the initiative to visit you to express my sincerity."
Fang ping chuckled."It's not a good habit to just sit and wait. You still have to fight for opportunities yourself."
Jin yuhuai was instantly shocked. He was a kindred spirit!
These words were well said!
He had to grasp the opportunity by himself!
If he were to count on others, he might still be hovering around rank-3 or 4 now.
"I see that brother kui came with the two Majesties. Can you introduce us?"
"Of course, no problem."
After Fang ping said that, he stared at his big bag and laughed."Brother Jin, you have to pay a price ... For doing things. Besides, it was easy for problems to arise if he brought so many things with him.
You and I don't know much about the Royal Court, and it's not a good thing to be targeted. "
Jin yuhuai's heart ached a little, but he quickly smiled and said, "Don't worry, once it's done, you'll get your share. "
"Brother Jin, are you sure you want to go with me?"
"Right! You're right. If we want a greater chance, we'll have to pay more. Since we don't think highly of His Highness li an, we'll go to him and have a greater chance!"
The two of them looked at each other and did not say anything more.
Fang ping did not make much of a move. He walked out of the square with Jin yuhuai.
Outside the square, a group of armored warriors was guarding.
However, Fang ping raised li an's flag and gave him some benefits, so he soon received news from li an that he was staying at the castellan's residence.
……
In the back garden of the city Lord's mansion.
Li an met Fang ping and the other man in his temporary residence.
Li an leaned back in his chair and said with a smile,""Are you sure you want to follow me? This time, many dynasties and divine sects had come, and some people from the king's domain had also come.
Of the 16 Majesties, other than me, there are 5 more. Do you really want to follow me?
"Kui Ming, Jin yuhuai, the two of you have caught the eye of many people today. Jin yuhuai killed many resurrected martial artist generals in the six southern regions. Kui Ming, you even dared to attack a Supreme realm cultivator ...
You two aren't nobodies ..."
Fang Ping's face was serious, and he said sternly,"kuiming knows her limits!" This general is only an outsider, and my strength is only at the upper battle general stage. To others, I am not indispensable!
However, Your Highness is currently in need of people. This general feels that Your Highness's place is our home!
My father is currently being ostracized in monster Sunflower City, and he only wants me to gain a firm foothold in the Royal Court ...
However, this general doesn't know any other important figures. That day in monster Sunflower City, it was his Highness who bestowed me with the spring of life. To save this General's life, I'm willing to sacrifice my life!"
"Feng miesheng also thinks highly of you," li an said indifferently."Why don't you go to him?"
Fang ping sighed softly."His Highness Feng is a descendant of the true king. He has no lack of people to order around ..."
"So, this Prince is lacking?"
"I didn't mean it that way ..."
Li an suddenly laughed."Kuiming, you're a smart man. Since you're a smart man, I don't mind saying a few more words."
After saying that, li an smiled and said,"the battle for the king Lord is a battle of life and death.
Since you want to follow bengong, you will die at any time. Have you really considered it?"
"I will definitely die!"
"It's useless to talk about it ..."
Li an had a playful look on his face."How about this? tomorrow, everyone will be selecting geniuses from the outer region. Feng miesheng and Hua Yu will also be choosing some people. Aren't you very bold?"
If Feng miesheng and the others take a fancy to you, why don't you reject them to their faces and take the initiative to come to me?
Not only that ... The people they choose ... If you kill a few of them on the spot, I'll take you in!"
Fang Ping's expression changed!
Jin yuhuai's face was also pale!
To kill the martial artists chosen by His Highness on the spot?
That would be completely offending him ... No, he might even be killed on the spot!
Li an laughed."Don't worry. I'll have people protect your lives. It's just killing a few outer-domain Warriors. It's nothing!" This way, bengong will trust you all even more!
You've cut off your own path of retreat, so in the future, you can only work for this Prince in the Royal Court.
Since you're willing to die, if you don't even dare to do this, how can I believe that you're willing to die for me?
If you don't dare, bengong won't make things difficult for you. You can go anywhere you want and bengong won't kill you to silence you ...
Hahaha, because no one will believe you ..."
Fang ping cursed in his heart. No way!
If I had refused, you would probably have killed me now!
This guy was indeed sinister!
To seek refuge with him, one actually had to submit a certificate of allegiance!
If he killed Feng miesheng's men, with their personalities, they would explode in anger.
Killing them on the spot was a 100% choice.
And Li an might not save them!
This guy's heart was really black!
Fang ping struggled for a moment, then suddenly said,"Your Highness, if I kill him, I don't care about life and death, but my father might be implicated ... If your Highness can protect my father, I'm willing to die for Your Highness!"
Li an's expression changed slightly, and he paused before smiling and saying,""You're really willing to do it?"
"I'm willing!"
Fang Ping's face was serious as he said in a low voice,"since I've come to the Royal Court, I'd like to have a good family background!" Danger lurks in every corner of the Royal Court. I'm only a warlord, how can I stand out?
If he didn't die today, he might die an unnatural death tomorrow!
Since that's the case, I'm willing to take a gamble!
Before my father left, he handed over his life's savings to me. If I were to return just like that, I would have no face to return to seven Southern Territory!
My father's greatest wish is for this general to become the Lord of the palace and the city. If your Highness can become the Lord, then this General's choice today might be able to exchange for the position of the Lord of the palace!"
"Hahaha! Such courage! Such courage! As expected of a martial artist who dares to draw his saber against a venerable!"
Li an smiled and said,"why wait for me to become the king Lord?" If you really dare to offend Feng miesheng and the others, it might be difficult for you to become the Lord of the capital city, but I can still agree to become the Lord of the capital city!
Don't forget that the current king Lord is my father!"
Fang ping was "overjoyed." He quickly bowed and said with joy,"This general will definitely not let your Highness down!"
"Alright!"
Li an was also full of smiles. He then looked at Jin yuhuai and said with a smile,""Jin yuhuai, what will you choose?"
Jin yuhuai almost cursed out loud in his heart. What else could he choose?
If I don't agree, I'll die now!
Damn it, didn't they say li an was a waste?
This guy was very sinister!
And that kuiming guy, he made me suffer so much.
If he agreed now, he would offend the others!
However ... Wealth was found in danger!
Li an was ruthless enough, so he might still have a chance. After all, the position of the king Lord could not be decided by one true King, but all the true Kings of the true king Palace, including the palace Master.
Although Feng miesheng and the others had the ancestors of the true king, they might not be able to obtain the approval of the true king Palace.
If one could become a King Lord just by comparing their family background, then there was no need to fight. Wouldn't a descendant of a Palace Lord be more qualified than anyone else?
When she thought of this, Jin yuhuai immediately bowed and said,"This subordinate is also willing to die for Your Highness!"
"Hahaha! This is getting interesting!"
Li an glanced at the two of them and said with a smile,""You're still weak now. In the Imperial court, if you're not high-ranked, you're insignificant. "However, it's completely different once you've reached the high ranks.
If the two of you really make a move tomorrow, I promise to help you enter the high ranks as soon as possible!"
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your help!"
The two of them hurriedly thanked him, but li an just smiled and said nothing.
There was no hurry, the days ahead were still long.
Tomorrow was just the appetizer!
"If these two really reach the high ranks, perhaps they can do something more interesting.
Feng miesheng was only a middle-stage commander.
In the Royal Court, no one dared to kill Feng miesheng.
But these two?
Tomorrow, I may not accept these two ... Perhaps it's better to find someone else to take them in!
Li an calculated in his heart, and a deep smile appeared on his face again.
"Keep an eye on these two," he said quickly."Inform me of their every move. If they overstep their boundaries, kill them!"
"Yes!"
The rank-8 powerhouse standing beside him responded and quickly left the palace.
Li an raised his teacup, took a small sip, and chuckled.
If these two people had disloyal thoughts, then they would be courting death.
……
Walking out of li an's Palace, Jin yuhuai looked at Fang ping helplessly. He wanted to say something but stopped.
'Damn it, I don't believe you!'
Fang ping, on the other hand, remained calm and continued to walk out. There were many high-ranked powerhouses here, and there was a rank-8 martial artist beside li an who was watching them.
When he walked out of the city Lord's mansion, there were still many people walking around even in the middle of the night.
"Brother Jin, are you regretting it now?" Fang ping asked softly.
"A little."
Fang ping said softly,"since you've made your choice, don't regret it. Since we're going to take a gamble, we'll take a big gamble!"
Jin yuhuai sighed and did not say anything else. He had a pessimistic expression.
Fang ping, on the other hand, gave a half-smile and glanced to the side. Li an ... Was not good at martial arts yet!
"I didn't come to the catacombs to seek refuge with anyone.
"As long as the catacombs are in chaos, I don't care how it is!
Fang ping did some mental calculations. Was the mission about to be completed in advance?
That would be great. He could go back early, but he didn't know if it would delay his money-making.