The Immortal Court's Movements

Does Dongfang Shuo possess some earth-shattering secret?

"Could it be that this fortune teller wants to find out Dongfang Shuo's intentions in the imperial court?"

"There's no point in asking about this kind of thing!"

Yao Yuanguang was dissatisfied with what Gongsun Hong said, as it stirred up unpleasant memories for him.

Thinking he had planned everything perfectly, Yao Yuanguang never expected to gain nothing and even have to be a guest in the secret water palace.

This led Yao Yuanguang to spend a whole day in the Water Palace telling the fortunes of each of the dragon cubs lining up.

It's one thing to be tired from fortune telling, but the real problem is that these little dragons are a real handful, even more annoying and troublesome than human cubs.

In any case, Yao Yuanguang didn't want to go to families with many children again.

He touched his beard, which was now half gone, and then leaned closer to Zhang Xuezhou.

Although Gongsun Hong's explanation had little effect, it at least smoothed over the minor conflict between him and Zhang Xuezhou.

Now Yao Yuanguang is asking Zhang Xuezhou what he wants, and whether he can provide it.

"You'll definitely be fine," Zhang Xuezhou said in a low voice. "Things won't be too difficult for you!"

"You can't do it, but I can? I don't believe it!"

Yao Yuanguang shook his head.

If things were easy, Zhang Xuezhou could have done it himself.

Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou only push things out when he has absolutely no other choice.

"I can't get into the Immortal Court Immortal Court, but you can," Zhang Xuezhou said in a low voice. "There are many things you can do that I can't do!"

"But this isn't in the Immortal Court, it's within the territory of the Great Han," Yao Yuanguang frowned. "Your matter likely involves the King of Huainan. I have no foothold there, and my actions are even less convenient than yours!"

"If you can't do it, then I won't ask you for help, and I certainly won't make a deal with you!"

Zhang Xuezhou and Yao Yuanguang discussed in hushed tones, which made Yao Yuanguang look embarrassed, but he eventually nodded in agreement.

"I'll get on with it, but you'll have to give me a heads-up," Yao Yuanguang said, frowning.

"Which part of that secret place do you want to know about?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"The owner of the secret realm? Her strength? What's happening inside her secret realm? What is she plotting near Chang'an City? Is she a pillar of the Chang'an City court, and what is her true relationship with Chang'an City...?"

Yao Yuanguang is indeed involved in many issues concerning the secret location, and each of these issues is something he is currently unaware of.

What do you intend to do with that secret place?

Zhang Xuezhou did not choose to tell him directly, but instead asked in a low voice.

"Am I asking you something, or are you trying to pry into my affairs?" Yao Yuanguang frowned and said, "You're up to no good!"

"You haven't finished what I'm doing, so I can't tell you everything," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Only when I understand your motives can I selectively tell you some things. For example, if you want to kill the other party, I will absolutely not mention the Sacred Land Lord's personal strength and his connection to the Chang'an City court!"

"I didn't intend to kill that Sacred Land Lord. With my strength, I couldn't possibly kill a Sacred Land Lord," Yao Yuanguang said.

"I don't believe it," Zhang Xuezhou shook his head. "Just because you can't kill her doesn't mean the Eastern Heavenly Gate can't kill her, and just because the Eastern Heavenly Gate can't kill her doesn't mean the Immortal Court can't kill her!"

"I'm just here to discuss some information," Yao Yuanguang said in a low voice. "I'll take whatever I can find out. As for what the people behind me are planning, that's beyond my control!"

"You do know something," Zhang Xuezhou said. "If you can't explain it clearly, and then you choose not to believe me after I've told you the relevant information, then this matter can't continue!"

Negotiating with Zhang Xuezhou was not a pleasant experience. Despite the fact that Zhang was being aggressive, Yao Yuanguang found that he actually had a lot to say.

Without knowing his purpose, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't talk to him.

Revealing one's motives is a bad thing, but as before, Yao Yuanguang also discovered a good thing: Zhang Xuezhou knew more information than he had imagined.

Things always have two sides; he may be at a disadvantage, but he may also be gaining something.

After thinking for a few seconds, Yao Yuanguang whispered in someone's ear.

"Jinxia Yuanjun now believes that the Third Prince is doomed and is seeking help from the Immortal Court. Someone suggested that Jinxia Yuanjun find the Yuwang Cauldron to wash away the bad luck the Third Prince has attracted, which might change his fate. The cauldron is most likely hidden in a secret place near Chang'an City, which is why I came down to the mortal realm to investigate," Yao Yuanguang said in a low voice. "As for whether there is any intention to use the Third Prince behind this, that is beyond my ability to speculate!"

"Now I know what you want to ask. I'll also tell you some extremely valuable information," Zhang Xuezhou nodded and asked casually, "Since your destination is the Yuwang Ding, what are you doing in Yangxin County? There's no Yuwang Ding hidden there!"

"This matter is irrelevant to what we're discussing, isn't it?" Yao Yuanguang asked, frowning.

Your identity is now complicated!

Zhang Xuezhou looked up at Yao Yuanguang, which made Yao Yuanguang's face show a hint of embarrassment.

"If I want to know about this matter, I only need to reveal one more piece of information about a secret place," Zhang Xuezhou said. "What I can tell you now is that there is a giant cauldron three zhang tall in that secret place!"

"Say a few more words," Yao Yuanguang said, his face slightly flushed.

"It's your turn," Zhang Xuezhou shook his head and said, "If I can tell you this news, I must also know more important information, but I don't want to do something for nothing!"

"My trip to the mortal realm was to carry out a secret order from the Immortal Court, seeking a possible recapture of control over the mortal dynasty," Yao Yuanguang said. "Are you satisfied with this answer?"

"Don't blame the elixir you ate for not working if you get killed later," Zhang Xuezhou whispered.

"Pooh!"

Yao Yuanguang spat at Zhang Xuezhou, calling him a jinx.

It's not uncommon for major powers to interfere in dynasties; such things happen every year. Moreover, the Immortal Court has several people planted in the Great Han Dynasty. Yao Yuanguang doesn't believe that the Great Han Dynasty would specifically target a small fry like him.

Compared to some people, his harm is actually the least.

"I've seen that cauldron. It was forcibly sealed by a large bronze gate, and ordinary people couldn't get in," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"Then how did you get in and see it?" Yao Yuanguang asked.

"That's another issue," Zhang Xuezhou replied.

"Pah!"

Yao Yuanguang discovered that Zhang Xuezhou was unwilling to suffer any loss. He didn't go into detail about what he had done in Yangxin County before, and the information Zhang Xuezhou provided was useful but not detailed.

Based on this method of information exchange, Yao Yuanguang felt that things were a bit difficult; he simply couldn't deduce the whole picture from fragmented information.

Zhang Xuezhou had to do what he asked; otherwise, it would be impossible to get all the relevant information out of this young man.

Tell me about that thing you did!

He took a deep breath and finally decided to go to Huainan to see what Zhang Xuezhou was trying to accomplish.

If Yao Yuanguang were to catch Zhang Xuezhou in a compromising situation, he wouldn't believe Zhang Xuezhou could keep his mouth shut.

He agreed to the task, which led Zhang Xuezhou to entrust the troublesome matter of rescuing the remaining people of Zhang Household Village to others.