Lu Fan remained unfazed, acutely aware that this opportunity was hard-won. If he could track the movements of the hidden figures, he would be halfway to success.
A few days later, Lu Fan evaded all probes, his gaze sweeping his surroundings with sharpened focus. He then produced the Bagua disk, his expression growing more serious as he surveyed the area.
After a thorough investigation, Lu Fan discovered traces of hellish energy in the vicinity, denser than usual.
"Northwest King, I am here to assist you today and will not disappoint!" the old eunuch declared. "You need not worry too much; once I act, I can certainly suppress them!"
"Since Duke Liu says so, I naturally trust you!" Lu Fan nodded, a smile appearing on his face.
Some time later, Lu Fan, guided by the Bagua disk, arrived at the black market. Not far from it stood a restaurant. Within the establishment, Lu Fan could clearly sense a presence of hellish energy.
He entered the restaurant and quietly took a seat, appearing to have nothing to do.
On the other side of the restaurant, two men were drinking, their demeanor as casual as any ordinary person.
Lu Fan refrained from alarming them, choosing instead to observe and wait. He was keen to see who these individuals from the Hell Dynasty were meeting.
Soon after, the group departed, heading towards the deepest parts of the black market, their movements seemingly well-practiced.
In a small alleyway within the black market, two men stood waiting. After a brief pause, a figure in black appeared. "My lord has ordered that you cease all activity within the capital in the coming days and leave as soon as possible!"
"Our Hell Dynasty has aided your lord greatly, and we have even established the Dragon Extermination Hall. What harm is there in us staying in the capital for a few days?"
The men spoke with cold disdain, a hint of displeasure in their tone, as if they believed this was where they belonged.
"You should be aware of what has happened in the capital!" the man in black stated. "If any further disturbances arise, it will not be a good thing!"
"The Prince of the Northern City has already been made a scapegoat, so the Northwest King will not pursue this further. Why should you be flustered?"
The men expressed their dissatisfaction. "As envoys from the Hell Dynasty, you should treat us with proper hospitality. Otherwise, how can we feel at ease?"
The man in black frowned at these words. The matter was not trivial, and if it truly escalated, it would cause considerable upheaval.
However, as they were conversing, a figure suddenly appeared before them, sealing off the entire space. A cold glint was in their eyes. "We have been waiting for you for a long time. You have finally appeared!"
"Northwest King!"
The man in black's expression changed instantly upon seeing Lu Fan. He never expected Lu Fan to appear at such a moment, and so promptly.
"The Northwest King is indeed formidable!"
The old eunuch's voice rang out, a faint smile on his lips as he approached them, his gaze sharp.
Seeing the scene before him, Lu Fan smiled. "Senior, help me unveil his face. I wish to see who he truly is!"
Without a word, the old eunuch stepped towards the man in black, his movements exceptionally forceful.
The man in black's face turned ashen. He attempted to resist, but clearly felt the old eunuch's terrifying aura, which he was utterly incapable of opposing.
In that instant, the man in black's veil was removed.
Upon seeing the man in black's figure, Lu Fan's eyes narrowed. "Elder Gui, it's you!"
Elder Gui, realizing he was exposed, dared not delay any further and attempted to self-destruct, his expression grave. He never imagined he would be reduced to this point.
"You will not have that opportunity!"
With icy eyes, the old eunuch's voice echoed, directly obstructing Elder Gui's movement and neutralizing all the spiritual energy within him.
Sensing this aura, Lu Fan's brow furrowed slightly. He had not expected things to unfold this way, and it caught him off guard. However, he was fortunate that the old eunuch had intervened in time.
"This matter was all my doing; no one instructed me!" Elder Gui declared. "You need not investigate further!"
"You alone are not capable of such deeds!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "The White Dragon Prince behind you is likely the mastermind of this incident!"
"You are slandering him! The White Dragon Prince is unrelated to this matter. Your accusations are an attempt to frame my prince!" Elder Gui retorted coldly, his aura suddenly surging.
Lu Fan and the old eunuch remained silent in response to these words. With the evidence in hand, there was no escaping the truth, no matter how they tried.
After subduing them, Lu Fan and the old eunuch escorted them to the palace. With the truth finally revealed, it was time for the Heavenly Emperor to be informed.
On the street, onlookers watched the scene with curiosity, wondering what had happened. The Northwest King and Duke Liu apprehending these individuals left them feeling perplexed.
The White Dragon Prince was leisurely drinking tea in his courtyard when a man rushed in. "Your Highness, something terrible has happened!"
"What is it?"
The White Dragon Prince frowned. "Why are you in such a panic?"
"Elder Gui has been captured and has already entered the palace!" the man said dejectedly.
The White Dragon Prince abruptly stood up, his expression turning grim. If this were true, it would be terrible news for him.
"Who captured him?" the White Dragon Prince asked. "What happened to Elder Gui? Why was he captured? Did you inquire?"
"I heard it was because he colluded with individuals from the Hell Dynasty, which is why he was arrested!"
The man spoke continuously, his expression grave. He was uncertain of the truth of the matter, but Elder Gui's capture was bound to cause a stir, and even their own royal residence would face trouble.
"I must go to the palace!"
The White Dragon Prince's voice was cold as he immediately set off. He was well aware that if this matter were to fall 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 Elder Gui with a cold expression. 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 what I have to say now," Lu Fan stated. His gaze was directed at the Heavenly Emperor. "Everything I could do, I have already done!"