Soon, Xiao Hei and the others indicated that they would accept the Ninth Prince's assignment.
However, Ye Qiubai and Shi Sheng did not go this time.
According to Mu Fusheng, the Ninth Prince's purpose in going to the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty was likely to target him. Their presence at the Chaotic Spirit Academy served as a form of security.
After all, the other side knew that they were fellow disciples, and that someone was left in the Chaotic Spirit Academy so that if Mu Fusheng and the others encountered any trouble, they could receive timely support from the Chaotic Spirit Academy. This also served as a deterrent.
Secondly, Ye Qiubai and Shi Sheng had also reached a crucial moment in their cultivation.
Ye Qiubai's Sword Dao showed signs of weakening, and Shi Sheng even sensed the existence of Star Core on the Star Stone Mountain.
Breakthrough or finding the Star Core would greatly enhance their strength.
Therefore, the group heading to the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty this time consisted of Xiao Hei, Mu Fusheng, and Fang Qiong.
When the three arrived in Nine Dragons City, the Ninth Prince's men were already waiting for them at the city gate.
He was an ordinary-looking old man who wouldn't attract attention even if he were on the street.
However, precisely because of this, Mu Fusheng and Xiao Hei, who had a strong sense of danger, felt an extremely dangerous feeling from this old man.
"Gentlemen, His Highness the Crown Prince has been waiting for you at the Azure Dragon Courtyard for some time. Please follow this old servant."
Mu Fusheng and the other two exchanged glances.
It seems that the Ninth Prince... no, the Crown Prince, is not short of people around him. The betrayal of that Ancestor Realm expert has now been quickly replaced.
Or perhaps this person was always operating in the shadows, but has now been forced into the open.
And this person's strength is probably no less than that person's...
The three followed the old man to the Azure Dragon Courtyard.
Meanwhile, in the separate courtyard, the Crown Prince had already prepared tea. Upon seeing the three arrive, he rose with a smile and said, "I've been waiting for you like the stars and the moon; you've finally arrived."
Mu Fusheng and his two companions stepped forward and said with a smile, "Your Highness is already the Crown Prince, why are you still living here?"
Generally speaking, once someone is named Crown Prince, they will naturally reside in a separate residence reserved for the Crown Prince.
The crown prince smiled and said, "I've gotten used to living here; I'm a bit sentimental."
Being nostalgic isn't just about things like houses; it can also be about people who are nostalgic.
Mu Fusheng was quite familiar with the intricacies of the royal family. So he smiled subtly and said, "When you rise to a higher position, you can't stay here just because of nostalgia."
One step further up, and that is the Emperor of the Divine Dynasty.
The crown prince laughed heartily, "Thank you for your kind words."
"But where are Brother Ye and Brother Shi? Why didn't they come this time?" The Crown Prince seemed to have just noticed, and deliberately glanced behind the three of them.
Mu Fusheng replied, "They are at a crucial stage in their cultivation, so they stayed at the academy."
"It seems you Brother Mu still don't trust me," the Crown Prince smiled, waving three cups of freshly brewed tea to the three of them. "But don't worry, I hope you'll be on my side."
Mu Fusheng nodded. "So what role are we supposed to play in this mission?"
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince took out an invitation and handed it to Mu Fusheng, who then read it with Xiao Hei Mu Fusheng and Fang Qiong.
The words "Military Training Exercises" were clearly engraved on it.
Beside him, the Crown Prince began to explain, "Now that I have ascended to the position of Crown Prince, I must have a say in both the economy and the military of the Divine Dynasty."
"As for military equipment, it has always been in the hands of the First Prince. Although I have an army under my command, it is not large and I have little say in the army."
"This military exercise will be a time for all the armies of the Divine Dynasty to demonstrate their strength. I hope that you will join my army and represent us in battle."
"If I can achieve a good ranking in the military exercises, then I will also have some say in the military."
The military system is the place that values strength the most. If you don't have the strength to back you up, even the crown prince won't completely obey you.
Before Mu Fusheng and the others could speak, the Crown Prince smiled and said, "Of course, the reward this time won't be any worse than last time."
Mu Fusheng put away the invitation and asked, "Then why would the Crown Prince seek us out? There should be many people in the Chaotic Spirit Academy who are stronger than us."
The Crown Prince gave a wry smile upon hearing this, "After the last incident, I dare not easily approach unfamiliar people. Moreover, I am surrounded by enemies within the Divine Dynasty, and there are quite a few people eyeing my position."
There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with what I'm saying.
However, Mu Fusheng couldn't possibly believe that this was the truth.
As the crown prince, even if he has few people he can trust, it is still easy for him to find a truly powerful person.
Especially in this Chaos Realm where profit reigns supreme.
If you can't find the person, it just means your money hasn't arrived yet.
I glanced at the reward.
One hundred thousand Flawless Primordial Stone, plus one Ancestor Realm Pill, the Heaven-Burning Pill.
Such an astonishing reward would make it extremely easy to hire even a powerful expert at the Ancestor Realm.
The Crown Prince continued, "Furthermore, the military exercises I require you to participate in are at the God Emperor level; those at the Ancestor Realm and God Lord Realm will be replaced by others."
So I'll ask you one more time, do you accept this mission?
Mu Fusheng and the other two exchanged glances.
Since we're already here...
This Heaven-Burning Pill can also be used by Xiao Hei for body tempering.
So he nodded in agreement.
"There are still seven days until the military exercises. You can explore Nine Dragons City during these days. Your accommodations have been arranged." The Crown Prince smiled and took out a token, saying, "Take this token with you. Basically, no one in Nine Dragons City will dare to cause you any trouble. I have some business to attend to at the Palace. Please make yourselves at home."
This is a dismissal order.
Mu Fusheng and his two companions accepted the token and left.
After the three left, the old man suddenly appeared behind the crown prince and said calmly, "Does this old servant need to follow them?"
The Crown Prince smiled and shook his head, "No need, Elder Chu. Not only do they have no reason to stand against me, but if that person wanted to continue hiding, he wouldn't be on my side."
"It's more beneficial for them to be on my side."
Elder Chu nodded, then disappeared back into the darkness, as if he had never appeared at all...
We arrived at our lodgings.
Fang Qiong asked, "What have we been doing these past few days?"
Xiao Hei shrugged. "Cultivation, I guess."
Mu Fusheng said, "You all continue your cultivation. I'll go out and gather some intelligence."
Every time I go to a new place, or have a new purpose.
Mu Fusheng always had the habit of investigating the situation thoroughly first.
Having said that, he put on a robe that concealed his aura, affixed talismans that concealed his aura, and hung a jade pendant that concealed his aura, then quietly left the courtyard...
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P. S.: I was too busy yesterday, it will be over tomorrow and I will resume normal updates.
This month, unless I take a day off, I'll be up late every night. Starting tomorrow...