Although he felt Tan Shiyi had not told the truth, they were on the other man's turf, so he could not simply resort to force.
Chen Lin returned to the guesthouse with Princess Qinghua.
"Your Majesty, now that the precious tool has been completed, and the Emissary Group has already remained here far beyond the allotted time, we should return home."
In the guesthouse's main hall, Commander Xu offered his suggestion to Princess Qinghua.
Princess Qinghua also knew they no longer had any reason to stay, but she wanted Chen Lin's opinion, so she glanced at him.
This gesture made Commander Xu's expression turn cold. He regarded Chen Lin as a seductive fox who had bewitched his liege and unsettled her resolve.
Murderous intent rose in his heart.
Barring any unforeseen developments, once the Imperial Grand Uncle reached the end of his natural lifespan, the newly appointed Prince Qinghua before him would become the pillar supporting Soul Country.
Her existence concerned the Royal Family's survival and Soul Country's peace. Under no circumstances could her resolve be corrupted, causing her to lose the heart of a true powerhouse.
Chen Lin sensed this murderous intent and sneered inwardly, likewise adding Commander Xu to his list of people who had to die.
He admitted the man was a loyal minister, but that loyalty belonged to his enemies. As long as this man remained alive, he would inevitably become a stumbling block in Chen Lin's efforts to obtain the treasures of Soul Country's Royal Family.
Still, there would be plenty of time to deal with him. For now, Chen Lin had to uncover Tan Shiyi's background and find the Xuanwu Shield.
He gave Princess Qinghua a meaningful look, and she immediately understood.
"There is no hurry. I have only just received my title, so