A Green Footprint with Every Step

"No one in this world can cut off the Emperor's financial resources, whether it's you Wei Yong, or any other Daren of the household. However, Daren Wei is, after all Principal Fifth Rank official of the imperial court, and I cannot use the authority of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to interfere in the affairs of your Night Guard. Therefore, I offer Daren Wei two choices. Either you take us to your home, or I will use the authority of the Inner Factory to ask Daren to take us to your home."

The moment the words "Inner Factory" were uttered, Chunfeng Residence seemed to be weighed down by a high mountain.

Wei Yong's shoulders slumped slowly, and his head lowered slightly by half an inch.

In the past six months, the number of officials whose homes were raided by the Inner Factory far exceeded the number of those whose homes were raided by the Night Guard.

Wei Yong took a deep breath, raised his head, and said, "This matter was indeed brought about by Tao Zhi, but I have absolutely no intention of sabotaging this cooperation. If Daren is not welcoming, then my Finance Office will withdraw from the cooperation. As for Tao Zhi, I trust him. Since Grand Inspector Yan handling matters officially, I cannot spoil Daren mood, sir. I will now take Daren to my humble abode."

Li Qingxian replied, "I'll go if you want, but to prevent anyone from tipping you off, I'd appreciate it if Daren Wei would be so kind as to make the trip."

Wei Yong suddenly looked up, his cold eyes fixed on Li Qingxian.

Yan Shixiao lightly tapped the armrest of the grand chair with his right index finger, and after a moment said, "Daren Liu, please lend us your Coffin Sedan to take us to Lord Wei 'Daren. Daren, please have the Divine Capital Office Division) clear the way to prevent leaks. Daren Wei, please."

Yan Shixiao stood up, and his originally delicate appearance became surprisingly tough. His face, which was lightly made up, looked the same as before, but it seemed as if spring had turned to winter.

Wei Yong gritted his teeth, bowed, and said, "Your humble servant obeys!"

Liu Muwa led the way, guiding Yan Shixiao, Zhou Chunfeng, and Wei Yong into the Coffin Sedan.

Zhou Hen, Luo Jing, and Li Qingxian, along with Zhou Chunfeng's guards and other men, headed to the Wei Family.

Taking advantage of the situation, Li Qingxian had his guards summon Han Anbo and Yu Ping, and had the two follow behind him.

The side gate of the Night Guard was wide open, and Zhou Hen, Li Qingxian, and Luo Jing rode ahead to clear the way, followed by a team of Night Guard, then Coffin Sedan, and finally a joint team from the Ministry of Works, the Inner Treasury Office, and the Night Guard.

Tap... tap... tap...

The sound of horses' hooves echoed through the night in the Divine Capital.

After walking for a while, Luo Jing couldn't help but ask, "Did you know Wei Yong would be coming?"

Li Qingxian said, "I really didn't know he would run headfirst into me."

Are you sure your Fate Arts are effective?

"Confirmed," Li Qingxian said.

Everyone kept their distance along the way, and the group successfully arrived at the street outside Wei Yong's residence.

Zhou Hen and Luo Jing both looked at Li Qingxian: "What do we do?"

The Night Guard behind him were extremely surprised. How could a Fifth Rank and an Eighth Rank listen to a Subordinate Tenth Rank?

Li Qingxian thought for a moment and said, "To prevent anyone from tipping us off, we need to be strict. At the very least, we can't let the people working in the backyard hear us."

"Who knows the layout of the Wei Residence?" Zhou Hen asked, turning his head as he sat on his horse.

Han Anbo and two Night Guard stepped forward together.

Li Qingxian said, "Deputy Captain Han, take a few skilled men and storm into Madam Wei's courtyard to avoid alerting others. The rest of you will be in Daren's hands."

Zhou Hen replied, "Daren, this kind of thing is something you're good at."

Luo Jing smiled and said, "No need to trouble others, Vice Captain Han can guide us. Let's go straight to that courtyard."

Li Qingxian then remembered the methods of the Evil Sects and said, "I will listen to Daren Luo."

The three of them dismounted. Luo Jing took out an oval-shaped object the size of a walnut from the copper fish pouch at his waist. It was like an eyeball, entirely black, with a white line running across it.

"Evil Eye?" Li Qingxian asked.

Luo Jing said, "I'll lead the way, and you look after the Daren behind us."

As Luo Jing spoke, he turned to face the statue of the Ministry of Revenue, placed the Evil Eye vertically between his eyebrows, knelt on one knee, and muttered incantations.

Li Qingxian couldn't understand a single word.

The vertical white line of the Evil Eye split to the sides, and a scarlet eyeball suddenly bulged out, like a blood-red fleshy ball growing between the eyebrows.

An indescribable aura spread, and everyone felt as if something slippery and icy enveloped their entire body.

Luo Jing pressed down hard, forcibly shoving the Evil Eye into his forehead.

At the junction of the Evil Eye and the forehead, bluish-red veins bulge and intertwine.

The scarlet Evil Eye kept twitching erratically.

Luo Jing recited a few more incantations that no one else could understand, then stood up.

The other Night Guard shrank back and took a half step back.

"Deputy Captain Han, lead the way," Luo Jing said.

"Yes, sir!" Han Anbo walked towards the door without fear.

Black tiles and black walls, vermilion gate, guarded by majestic lions.

Luo Jing, with three eyes facing him, walked forward, and the gate opened by itself without any wind.

"Who..."

Wei Residence the guards behind the door could utter a word, the light in their eyes vanished, and their eyeballs turned scarlet.

The eyes between Luo Jing's eyebrows are exactly the same.

"Welcome, Divine Child!" The two guards bowed their heads.

Luo Jing didn't answer, and followed Han Anbo's lead. The two guards from the Wei Residence walked behind Luo Jing like puppets.

Along the way, wherever Luo Jing passed, whether it was guards, servants, or maids, anyone who encountered him would have their eyes turn red and silently follow him.

Li Qingxian remained outside the door, watching as the Coffin Sedan rose up and transformed into a gate, from which Yan Shixiao, Zhou Chunfeng, Wei Yong, and Liu Muwa emerged.

Li Qingxian said, "Please, Daren."

Yan Shixiao said lazily, "Lord Daren knows the way, please go first."

Wei Yong glared at Li Qingxian resentfully before walking into his own residence.

While Luo Jing and the others had been striding forward, Wei Yong was now moving slowly, as if helping an old lady cross the street, as if he were measuring his own yard.

Everyone remained silent and followed quietly.

We walked for quite a while through the five courtyards of the Wei Residence, and had just reached the second courtyard.

Li Qingxian couldn't help but say, "Daren Wei, Tao Fangshou has been making a ruckus in your bedroom for almost half an hour. You're taking your time catching him in the act; it's making me anxious. Most people wouldn't be this carefree unless they've been cheated on dozens of times."

Wei Yong suddenly turned his head, glared at Li Qingxian, and said with narrowed eyes, "Li Qingxian, you Li Family know better than I do what happens when you talk too much."

Zhou Chunfeng's jade-like face instantly darkened. She snorted coldly, looked at Li Qingxian, and said earnestly, "Qingxian, I have to criticize you here. You always like to take shortcuts and don't believe in hard work. What makes you think Wei Sizheng is so carefree? Wasn't he cheated on step by step?"

Li Qingxian said, "Uncle Zhou is right. Daren Wei is also right. We, the Li Family, certainly know better than Daren Wei the consequences of being talkative. Tao Zhi also knows more about the affairs of the Wei Family's daughter-in-law than Daren Wei does."

Wei Yong's vision went black.

"Hehehe..." Yan Shixiao covered his mouth and chuckled.

Wei Yong took a deep breath, steeled his resolve, and quickened his pace slightly.

After dragging his feet for quite a while, Wei Yong finally reached the entrance of the back courtyard. Before he could even step over the threshold, he heard a high-pitched and melodious female soprano echoing throughout the courtyard, one wave higher than the next.

Wei Yong stumbled and almost tripped over the threshold.

"What are you doing!" Wei Yong roared, his True Essence surging and exploding in mid-air.

The loud singing continued to fill the room.

This was accompanied by the clanging sound of heavy timbers hitting the wall.

A layer of blood-red light, barely visible to the naked eye, emanated from Luo Jing's Evil Eye, enveloping the entire house.

Yan Shixiao, Liu Muwa, Zhou Chunfeng, and the others exchanged glances.

Wei Yong's reputation was completely ruined.

They then looked at Li Qingxian.

As Li Qingxian entered, he said, "What day is it today? There's a great commotion of gongs, drums, and firecrackers."

Clang... Clang... Clang clang clang...