The Chu Emperor! Luring the Snake Out of Its Hole!
Lin Bai and Zhu Mo returned to the Zhao Xing Office first. A moment later, Prince Chen returned with a gloomy expression.
"Your Highness."
Lin Bai and Zhu Mo cupped their hands in salute when they saw Prince Chen.
"No need for formalities." Prince Chen spoke calmly, walked to the seat of honor, and sat down. He asked Lin Bai, "Brother Lin, what did Father Emperor ask you in the Golden Hall?"
Lin Bai said evenly, "His Majesty actually didn't ask me anything. I merely told the Chu Emperor what I had discovered, and I also said... With the remnants of the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace causing such a huge disturbance in the Imperial City, they must have some ulterior motive."
Prince Chen said grimly, "I see. After you left the Golden Hall, Father Emperor summoned me and ordered me to solve the case within ten days, and to capture Lanyue, the Demoness at all costs!"
"Father Emperor made it clear... He wants the entire Zhao Xing Office mobilized, with the Imperial City Garrison providing support, to search the entire city for Lanyue, the Demoness."
A flicker passed through Lin Bai's eyes at this.
He was somewhat puzzled. Why had the Chu Emperor made such an arrangement?
He had clearly told the Chu Emperor in the Golden Hall that the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace had caused such a huge disturbance precisely to draw the attention of the Zhao Xing Office and the imperial family, making them search for Lanyue, the Demoness so that they could scheme for other treasures.
Moreover, the Chu Emperor had believed Lin Bai's words at the time and told him that the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace was very likely plotting against the White Deer Academy's Demon