Lu Fan remained unfazed, acutely aware that this opportunity was hard-won. If he could track the movements of the hidden individuals, he would be halfway to success.
Several days later, Lu Fan evaded all surveillance, his gaze sweeping his surroundings with a sharp intensity. He produced the Bagua disk, his eyes fixed on the periphery, his expression growing serious.
After a period of investigation, Lu Fan discovered traces of hellish energy in the vicinity. This hellish aura appeared unusual, more dense than ever before.
"Northwest King, I have come to assist you today and will not disappoint!" the old eunuch declared. "You need not worry too much. Once I make my move, I am certain I can suppress them!"
"If Eunuch Liu says so, I naturally trust him!" Lu Fan nodded, a smile gracing his lips.
Not long after, Lu Fan, guided by the Bagua disk, arrived at the black market. Near the black market stood a tavern, and within it, Lu Fan could clearly sense the presence of hellish energy.
Entering the tavern, Lu Fan quietly took a seat on the side, appearing to have nothing to do.
On the other side of the tavern, two men were drinking, their demeanor casual, indistinguishable from ordinary people.
Lu Fan avoided alerting them, choosing to observe and wait. He was keen to see who these individuals from the Hell Dynasty would meet with.
After a while, they left the place and headed towards the deepest part of the black market, moving with practiced ease.
In a small alley within the black market, two men stood waiting. After a brief pause, a man in black appeared. "My lord has ordered that you refrain from activity within the imperial capital recently and leave as soon as possible!"
"Our Hell Dynasty has assisted your lord greatly, and we have even established the Dragon Extermination Hall. What harm is there in us staying in the imperial capital for a few days?"
The men spoke coldly, with a hint of displeasure, as if they believed this was their rightful place.
"You should be aware of what has happened within the imperial capital!" the man in black stated. "If further trouble arises, it will not be good!"
"The Prince of the Northern City has become a scapegoat. The Northwest King will naturally not pursue the matter further. What are you so worried about?"
The men expressed their dissatisfaction. "As envoys from the Hell Dynasty, you should treat us well. Otherwise, how can you put our minds at ease!"
The man in black frowned at these words. This matter was no trivial affair; if it escalated, it would undoubtedly cause considerable unrest.
However, as they were conversing, a figure suddenly appeared before them, simultaneously sealing the entire space. A cold glint in his eyes, he said, "I have been waiting for you for a long time. You have finally appeared!"
"Northwest King!"
Upon seeing Lu Fan, the man in black's expression instantly changed. He had never expected Lu Fan to appear at this moment, and so promptly.
"The Northwest King is indeed formidable!"
The old eunuch's voice rang out, a slight smile on his face as he approached them, his gaze sharp.
Witnessing the scene, Lu Fan smiled. "Senior, help me unveil his mask. I wish to see who he truly is!"
The old eunuch said nothing more, turning and striding towards the man in black, his movements exceptionally forceful.
The man in black's face turned ashen. He attempted to resist, but he could clearly feel the old eunuch's terrifying aura, which was beyond his control.
In that instant, the man in black's mask was removed.
Seeing the man in black's figure, Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Old Ghost, it was you!"
Old Ghost, realizing he was exposed, dared not delay and attempted to self-detonate. His expression was grave; he had never imagined he would reach this point.
"You won't have the chance!"
With icy eyes, the old eunuch's voice echoed, directly blocking Old Ghost's movements and neutralizing all the spiritual energy within him.
Sensing this aura, Lu Fan's brows furrowed slightly. He had not expected things to turn out this way, catching him off guard. However, he was fortunate that the old eunuch had acted in time.
"I am solely responsible for this matter. No one instructed me!" Old Ghost declared. "You need not investigate further!"
"You alone are incapable of doing such things!"
Lu Fan stated coldly. "The White Dragon Prince behind you is likely the mastermind of this entire affair!"
"You are slandering him! The White Dragon Prince has nothing to do with this. Your words are likely an attempt to frame my prince!" Old Ghost retorted, his voice carrying a surge of power.
Facing these words, Lu Fan and the old eunuch remained silent. With the evidence in hand, escape was impossible.
After subduing them, Lu Fan and the old eunuch escorted them to the palace. The truth was finally revealed, and it was time to inform the Heavenly Emperor.
On the street, onlookers watched the scene with surprise, unsure of what had transpired. The Northwest King and Eunuch Liu apprehending these individuals left them in a state of suspicion.
The White Dragon Prince was leisurely drinking tea in his courtyard when a man rushed in, exclaiming, "Your Highness, bad news! Something big has happened!"
"What happened?"
The White Dragon Prince frowned. "Why are you in such a panic?"
"Old Ghost has been captured, and he has already been taken into the palace!" the man's voice was low.
The White Dragon Prince abruptly stood up, his expression turning grim. If this were true, it would be extremely bad news for him.
"Who captured him?" the White Dragon Prince asked. "What happened to Old Ghost? Why was he arrested? Did you inquire?"
"I heard it was because he colluded with people from the Hell Dynasty, which is why he was apprehended!"
The man spoke rapidly, his expression grave. He was not entirely certain of the veracity of this information, but Old Ghost's capture would undoubtedly cause a stir, and even their royal mansion would face trouble.
"I must go to the palace!"
The White Dragon Prince's voice was cold, and he immediately set off. He was acutely aware that if this matter fell upon him, there would be no explanation, and he would be unable to prove his innocence.
Meanwhile, within the palace, the Heavenly Emperor stood, gazing at Old Ghost before him with a cold intensity. He had never imagined that the White Dragon Prince would be the one to act.
"Heavenly Emperor, we have reached this point. You should believe my words now," Lu Fan said, his gaze sweeping towards the Heavenly Emperor with a detached expression. "I have done all that I can."