518: Secrets of the Night's Watch

"If you hadn't stopped me, I would have killed them," Shen Bei said with a cold snort to You Guang, watching Bi Tuo and the others walk away.

There was a bit of bragging in that statement.

But Bi Tuo had hidden it well and hadn't exposed himself.

From this, it was clear that Bi Tuo still feared or respected him.

Although the You Family wanted to test him, his few words had almost triggered a full-scale war between the Night Watcher and the You Family…

If he didn't brag now, when would he?

You Guang, on the other side, fell silent upon hearing this, unsure how to respond to Shen Bei's words.

The situation seemed to be developing in an unexpected direction.

How could this Shen Bei… be dragging the You Family into the conflict?

He was supposed to test Bi Tuo, not instigate a war between the You Family and the Night Watcher!

He was truly speechless!

You Guang sighed and could only remind him, "Does Shen Gongzi understand the Night Watcher?"

"Could it be that they also have a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm?" Shen Bei said disdainfully, "Without the Divine Power Realm, I don't care what it is!"

Since he was bragging anyway, he might as well brag a little bigger.

You Guang replied, "It is rumored that the Lord of the Night Watcher is a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm."

Shen Bei, who had originally been indifferent, stumbled at this moment, his eyes wide as he looked at You Guang and said, "What did you say? The Night Watcher is backed by a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm? Damn it, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Seeing Shen Bei's look of fear, You Guang rolled his eyes, thinking, 'How could I have known you were so reckless?'

"What exactly is the Night Watcher?" Shen Bei's expression of fear was feigned, but upon hearing that the Night Watcher was backed by a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm, he was still shocked and couldn't help but ask curiously.

A Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm… this was an existence of immense importance anywhere.

It was an existence above a Martial God!

You Guang looked disdainful, thinking, 'You offend people without finding out the facts; sure enough, a Young Master from a prominent family is like a newborn calf that isn't afraid of tigers.'

However, everyone knew the information about the Night Watcher, and he didn't intend to hide it, continuing, "When the Old Capital still existed, there were two major forces in the world guarding justice: the Suspended Lantern Sect and the Night Watcher."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bei suddenly froze!

What!

Suspended Lantern Sect?

Wasn't that a secret rumor?

How did even You Guang know about it, as if it were common street gossip?

Could it be that all the foreigners in the Crypt knew the secrets of the Old Capital?

Then why was he trying to infiltrate the Imperial City?

At this point, he could just kidnap You Guang and directly perform a Great Memory Restoration Technique!

However, Shen Bei didn't act impulsively; instead, he calmed his thoughts and continued listening.

"The Suspended Lantern Sect symbolized bringing light, and the Night Watcher symbolized a Ming Mirror without dust. These two major forces were both established by the Emperor, and both were very transcendent in those days, only obeying the commands of the imperial family and imperial power. The Suspended Lantern Sect later suffered a calamity, leaving only the Night Watcher."

Shen Bei nodded slightly, 'So that's how it is…'

"Although the Night Watcher was also affected by the calamity of the Old Capital, coupled with the relocation of the capital, the Night Watcher no longer has its former prestige. Now it is only responsible for matters such as Demonic Path evil spirits in the Imperial City."

Shen Bei understood; this Night Watcher was similar in nature to the Patrol Bureau on the earth's surface.

"But after all, it is the Night Watcher; a lean camel is still bigger than a horse, and moreover, even if the Lord of the Night Watcher, Prince Wei, is not a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm, he is probably only a step away. The Night Watcher is still a behemoth in the Imperial City, at least not something the You Family can easily provoke. Therefore, it's best not to provoke anyone from the Night Watcher if possible."

Seeing Shen Bei's expression grow increasingly grim, You Guang said, "But Young Master, you don't need to worry. As long as you don't provoke the Night Watcher, if your conflict with Bi Tuo is just a personal grudge, the Night Watcher won't retaliate against you without reason. The reason the Night Watcher is the Night Watcher is that they absolutely adhere to rules. Otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to let you test Bi Tuo."

Shen Bei nodded, then complained, "Things need to be explained clearly. Otherwise, if I really offend a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm, I'll still get a good beating when I go home."

You Guang heard Shen Bei's words and looked at him deeply.

Offending a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm would only result in a beating? This guy… could he be backed by a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm?

If so, that would be too terrifying. What kind of existence was a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm? They were the kind who could be heard but not ordered.

Which Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm in the world wasn't an existence that could shake heaven and earth's surface with a stomp of their foot?

Even in the Imperial City, the only confirmed Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm was one in the imperial palace.

As for the Lord of the Night Watcher, everyone only speculated that he might be a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm. In fact, many people also suspected that Prince Wei was not a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm. If he wasn't a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm, why was the Night Watcher becoming increasingly weak?

"Are you sure that You Feng is really in grave danger? Looking at Bi Tuo today, he doesn't seem like someone who killed him!" Shen Bei added.

You Guang thought of Bi Tuo's reaction just now; he hadn't noticed anything either and could only say, "There is indeed news that Young Master You Feng's disappearance is related to him!"

"Is that so!" Shen Bei frowned and said, "Then I'll find an opportunity to try again."

"I thank Shen Gongzi on behalf of Young Master You Feng!" You Guang couldn't help but bow deeply to Shen Bei. This person was truly righteous; knowing Bi Tuo's background, he was still willing to help their You Family. What virtue did You Feng have to make such a brother?

Shen Bei waved his hand and said, "You Feng and I are close friends, and the You Family has helped me since I arrived in the Imperial City, so it's only natural for me to help test him. However, I am a bit confused: if it turns out that Bi Tuo really killed You Feng, given the Night Watcher's status that you mentioned, would the You Family dare to demand justice?"

You Guang looked at Shen Bei, thought for a moment, and finally said, "I also asked my uncle this question, and he said: 'Don't worry about this; my You Family also has someone behind us. As long as it complies with the rules, even the Night Watcher will have to give an explanation.'"

Upon hearing this answer, Shen Bei was thoughtful. He knew the You Family was not simple; otherwise, how would they dare to act against a Team Leader from the Night Watcher? His guess was indeed correct.

Hmm! This You Family, a powerful backing, could be relied on more.

"You keep an eye on Bi Tuo, and if there's a suitable opportunity, inform me; I will test him again. However, I personally feel that he should have nothing to do with You Feng's disappearance. I actually think that given You Feng's personality, he might just be holed up with some woman, not necessarily in grave danger. After all, when we first met, You Feng was completely lost in his play." Shen Bei replied.

You Guang didn't speak. This time, two uncles from the You Family had also disappeared. It was impossible for the uncles to also be fooling around with You Feng and have no news, right?

Otherwise, how could they be so sure that You Feng was in grave danger?

However, he didn't mention this news. Otherwise, if Shen Bei knew these things, he would definitely have reservations.

Now, by framing it as a personal grudge between Bi Tuo and You Feng, Shen Bei would not fear the Night Watcher's status.

After Shen Bei returned to his residence, You Guang immediately went back to the You Family and informed You Zhi of the situation.

After hearing this, You Zhi couldn't help but exclaim, "Shen Bei is a dutiful friend; You Feng is indeed lucky. Moreover, his background is probably extraordinary, and our You Family must take him seriously. You Guang, you must serve him well. Oh, and if he needs money, you can withdraw it from the mansion; I will inform the household. We must maintain a good relationship with him."

"Yes!" You Guang nodded respectfully. …

Shen Bei returned to his courtyard, lying under the osmanthus tree, with the fragrant osmanthus scent wafting in. Rocking in his lounge chair, he felt comfortable and at ease.

Through You Feng's narrative,

Shen Bei could confirm one thing:

That Great Cultivators of the Divine Power Realm did not necessarily have to go to the continent across the sea.

There were also permanent residents in the Imperial City!

However, Shen Bei was not flustered at all; he wasn't here for Great Cultivators of the Divine Power Realm.

It was none of his business.

Now, Shen Bei was thinking that the Suspended Lantern Sect and the Night Watcher were complementary forces in the past.

The Suspended Lantern Sect had vanished, but the Night Watcher was still around.

Perhaps…

The Night Watcher also knew information about the Suspended Lantern Sect, and even the location of the Old Capital.

Shen Bei planned to make contact with the Night Watcher.

As for how to infiltrate them,

Shen Bei hadn't figured it out yet.

Gradually, night slowly fell, until it was completely dark.

Someone scaled the wall and landed directly in Shen Bei's courtyard…