The Empress's Scheme, Misty Rain Pavilion Master!

The three listened to Xu Nian's words, their expressions growing solemn.

"Prefect Xu, we only have one request."

"If Misty Rain Pavilion truly cannot help us find Xiao Yan, then could you perhaps, publish a message for us?"

"Just say that if Xiao Yan is willing to show himself and meet us, we are prepared to offer an Evil Infant of the Nirvana Realm as a gift for the meeting," said Wang Han Cuo, the Third Elder of Divine Sect.

In their view, Xiao Yan had won the duel at Misty Rain Pavilion and taken the peak Nirvana Realm Evil Infant.

This strongly suggested that Evil Infants of higher realms held a certain allure for him.

Perhaps, if this was the case, he would be willing to appear.

Xu Nian's demeanor was steady, and he nodded, "Publishing a message is certainly possible."

"However, under whose name should it be published?"

Xu Nian's question was well-posed.

The three of them, in essence, represented three different factions.

Wang Han Cuo was the Third Elder of Divine Sect, representing Divine Sect.

Black Iron King was a Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty; although he was a prince of a different surname, he was still a noble of the Imperial Dynasty.

As for County King Guanshan, Bei Song, he had the Grand Tutor's Mansion as his backing.

If Misty Rain Pavilion were to publish the message, which of their three factions should be named?

"Prefect Xu, does Misty Rain Pavilion's message have to be published under a real name?" asked Black Iron King.

"Of course not."

"If the three of you intend to publish it anonymously, Misty Rain Pavilion can certainly accommodate that," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

"Then anonymous is fine," Wang Han Cuo's lips moved, his expression unreadable.

"Agreed."

"You should all be aware of Misty Rain Pavilion's rules."

"No need to remind us," Black Iron King directly tossed out two storage bags, filled to the brim with spirit stones.

Xu Nian opened them and saw, "This is a bit too much. Do the three of you have any other intelligence you wish to purchase?"

Wang Han Cuo smiled calmly, "Indeed, there is one matter we wish to verify with Misty Rain Pavilion."

"Please, go ahead," Xu Nian said.

"We heard that the Great Xia Emperor's cultivation method is rather unique, causing him to experience the Five Decays of Heaven and Man once every five hundred years."

"His combat power even drops below that of a Nascent Soul, lasting for about half a month."

"And, his next Five Decays of Heaven and Man is just a few months away."

"Is this matter true?" Wang Han Cuo stated openly at this moment.

One must know that just the words he spoke now, if they were to spread, would be enough for the Great Xia Emperor to accuse him of treason.

However, the expressions of Black Iron King, a noble of the Imperial Dynasty, and County King Guanshan were surprisingly calm.

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian's expression slowly turned serious, "The matter you three wish to verify requires a price at least five times that of these items."

"We have enough," Wang Han Cuo produced a storage ring and placed it directly in front of him.

Xu Nian confirmed the price was sufficient.

"Very well."

"Regarding the matter you three are inquiring about, I can responsibly tell you that it is indeed true."

"However, his Five Decays of Heaven and Man period is not half a month, but only seven days."

After Xu Nian answered, he swept all the items on the table into his pocket.

"Thank you."

The three stood up and left.

"Safe travels, and welcome back anytime," Xu Nian said politely with a smile.

After they left, the smile on Xu Nian's face slowly disappeared.

A deep voice echoed from the reception room, "It seems they are preparing to make their move."

Xu Nian said, "The Great Xia Emperor is not a foolish man. He must have already made preparations to face the Five Decays of Heaven and Man, perhaps even retreating to Imperial Ancestor Mountain."

"But with just the three of them, plus their factions and the forces behind them assisting, it will be difficult to kill the Great Xia Emperor."

Xu Nian felt that if they intended to rebel during the Great Xia Emperor's Five Decays of Heaven and Man, the chances of success were too low.

Moreover, those old fellows in Imperial Ancestor Mountain were the true pillars of the Great Xia Dynasty.

With them present, any rebellion would be suicidal.

"You are mistaken."

"Whether it is those three, or the Great Xia Empress, their target is not the Great Xia Emperor."

"Rather, it's the neutral factions within the Imperial City, and even those hostile to them."

"As long as the Great Xia Emperor is not present, even for just seven days, the Empress's power and influence will be enough to turn the entire Imperial City upside down."

"By the time the Great Xia Emperor's Seven Decays of Heaven and Man period is over, it will be too late."

Hearing the voice explain, Xu Nian suddenly understood. "So that's how it is. No wonder when I told them the Seven Decays of Heaven and Man only lasted seven days, their expressions didn't change much."

"Seven days is enough for the Empress to mobilize the power of the Divine Sect, coupled with the authority her own faction holds, to control the majority of the powerful figures in the Imperial City, making them obey her commands, and thus gradually sideline the Great Xia Emperor!"

"Pavilion Master, looking at it this way, it won't be long before this Imperial City faces a bloody and turbulent upheaval."

That voice belonged to the mysterious and unfathomable Pavilion Master of Misty Rain Pavilion.

Legend had it that, to this day, no one had seen the Pavilion Master's true face, except for a few core high-ranking members of Misty Rain Pavilion.

"No need to worry."

"What happens to the Great Xia Dynasty has nothing to do with us."

"No matter how chaotic the Imperial City becomes, no one will dare to involve Misty Rain Pavilion."

"By the way, how is the investigation into Xiao Yan's matter coming along?"

Xu Nian revealed a bitter smile. "Pavilion Master, let alone within the Great Xia Dynasty, I even had people from headquarters search the entire Origin Realm, and there's no place called Wutan City."

"Therefore, it's certain that Wutan City is a place he fabricated, and his name, Xiao Yan, has an eighty to ninety percent chance of being a pseudonym."

"Otherwise, our people wouldn't have found not a single clue."

The Pavilion Master of Misty Rain Pavilion said, "Then change the method of investigation."

"Investigate his two attendants one by one, as well as anyone matching his build."

"As long as he hasn't left the Imperial City, he can definitely be found."

Xu Nian accepted the order. "Yes, Pavilion Master, I understand."

Not long after, Misty Rain Pavilion released an anonymous message that spread widely throughout the Great Xia Dynasty.

A mysterious figure had offered a Nirvana Realm-level Evil Infant as a meeting gift for Xiao Yan, solely for the purpose of meeting him.

This news caused quite a stir in the Imperial City, with many people discussing who this generous powerhouse could be.

To offer a Nirvana Realm-level Evil Infant just for a meeting.

There were very few individuals in the entire Great Xia Dynasty who could afford such a gesture.

Furthermore, this person was highly likely a Venerable Realm powerhouse.

This point was not wrong.

Wang Han Cuo and his two companions alone would absolutely not be able to produce a Nirvana Realm Evil Infant.

Only with the support of the forces behind them would it be possible.