Treasure Pearl

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Fifteenth Uncle, did this operation go smoothly?"

Chu Honglin smiled. "Far more smoothly than expected."

Chu Zhiyuan looked curious.

Chu Honglin said, "The First Prince lent a hand. He had the Ministry of War investigate wealthy households that owed military provisions. Nine families in a row were thrown into prison, and his family happened to be among them."

Chu Zhiyuan praised, "Fifteenth Uncle, you're impressive."

Chu Honglin smiled. "It was also a lucky coincidence. I happened to hear this before the Emperor, and an idea struck me, so I borrowed the opportunity. His family truly wasn't wronged—they really did owe military provisions."

"And how will they be dealt with?"

"They'll have to make up the payment, plus the fine. I reckon they'll need to pay three times the amount."

"It will hurt their foundations, but it won't land them in prison. Once they pay the military provisions, they can leave, so he was very certain of himself and didn't put up much resistance."

To expose himself and flee so suddenly over such a trivial matter would waste all the effort he had put in before. It truly wasn't worth it.

Besides, he wanted to see what things were like inside the prison and whether there were any loopholes to exploit.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "This is the best way for us to deal with the Devil Race."

Chu Honglin said, "That is only in our imperial city. Once we reach the Outer Realm Battlefield, those Great Heavenly Demons are exceedingly troublesome and terrifying."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Their terror comes from how unfathomable their movements are, doesn't it?"

"Their whereabouts are unfathomable, and they leave no trace of aura. Once they strike, it is a fatal blow."

"I can't go to the Outer Realm Battlefield." Chu Zhiyuan shook his