546: Still small in size

Shen Bei could be said to have both tricked and intimidated Li Bing, leaving him stunned.

It wasn't that Shen Bei wouldn't let him off; it was simply 'material' delivered right to his doorstep. To let it go would be a disservice to himself.

"Team Leader, it's truly a misunderstanding. There's no way I could be an accomplice to those who attacked you."

Li Bing looked at Shen Bei fawningly, explaining his actions once more.

No choice!

The Night Watchers were transcendent. If he were to be accused of colluding with the Demonic Path, that would undoubtedly lead to unimaginable trouble.

Although his backer was Prince Jing, the master of the Night Watchers was the most senior Prince Wei; all other princes were like grandsons in his presence.

As long as there was a legitimate reason, even the Emperor would find it difficult to refuse Prince Wei's Face.

If the second-in-command of the Night Watchers insisted on his guilt, it could even implicate Prince Jing's. Even if Prince Jing's could eventually overcome this trouble, his own life would certainly not be easy.

"I haven't said a single word since I came in, yet you attacked me the moment you saw me. It's hard for me not to make a connection. If you say it's a misunderstanding, I truly find it hard to believe," Shen Bei said calmly, looking at Li Bing.

Li Bing immediately panicked and said urgently, "Sir, it's truly a misunderstanding! How can I make you let me go?"

Shen Bei glanced at the people watching the commotion around them and asked the madam, "Is there a quiet place?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" the madam quickly replied, her expression extremely respectful.

To open a brothel naturally meant having a backer, but no matter how strong the backer, one shouldn't put on airs in front of the Night Watchers. After all, a single word from the Night Watchers, saying they suspected Demonic Path cultists were here, could force them to close for rectification for a period of time.

Shen Bei went to the room arranged by the madam, taking Li Bing with him.

Of course, he didn't forget Fu Jian. In front of many people, he said, "I can't rule out that you staged this conflict yourselves, just to attack me. You come too!"

Fu Jian, of course, knew this was Shen Bei's excuse and had other intentions. He followed along without caring.

But the others didn't know and couldn't help but click their tongues in wonder. As expected of the most powerful young man of the younger generation in the Imperial City, he truly exuded an aura of dominance.

A casual remark from him made the top second-generation rich kids of the Imperial City obediently listen.

However, seeing Shen Bei and the two others enter the room and close the door, they felt it was a pity, as there was no more excitement to watch.

Entering the room, Shen Bei looked at Li Bing and said, "It's actually very simple to prove it's a misunderstanding!"

Li Bing quickly said, "Tell me!"

Shen Bei looked at him and said, "Atone for your sins by rendering meritorious service!"

Li Bing really wanted to say that he hadn't committed any sin, but he knew it would be useless to say so. He could only hang his head and say, "Sir, please instruct me!"

"Today, I was attacked by remnants of Hong Long colluding with the Demonic Path. As long as you can contribute to the Night Watchers' mission of eliminating demons, then I will naturally believe you."

Li Bing said with a bitter Face, "Sir, neither Hong Long nor the Demonic Path are things I can come into contact with."

"You can't contact them, but what about Prince Jing's? Provide me with any information Prince Jing's knows, and help me eliminate demons once or twice. Then your problem won't be a problem at all. You know the Night Watchers' style: as long as it's proven that your unprovoked attack on me today had nothing to do with the Demonic Path, then it's a private matter between you and me, and the Night Watchers will not interfere," Shen Bei said.

Li Bing slandered in his heart, 'You are the Team Leader. Whether it's a private grievance or whether the Night Watchers can be involved is all up to you.'

However, he also understood Shen Bei's meaning. This was to use Prince Jing's resources to help him deal with the Demonic Path once or twice.

Li Bing wasn't stupid and immediately understood Shen Bei's objective.

This was about gaining prestige for him, who had just joined the Night Watchers and become a Team Leader, by using Prince Jing's power to achieve meritorious service.

Unfortunately, even though he knew, Li Bing was helpless. Who told him he had been caught by the braid?

He couldn't help but glare at Fu Jian. 'Damn it, if you hadn't hidden behind him, would I have attacked him for no reason and provoked such a Great Cultivator?'

Seeing Fu Jian looking smug at his side, Li Bing couldn't help but point at him and say to Shen Bei, "Sir, although my attack on you was definitely a misunderstanding, I suspect he colluded with people from the Demonic Path and set up this trap to make me attack you."

If I'm going down, you're not getting off easy either!

"Your suspicion is reasonable." Shen Bei looked at Fu Jian and said, "If you don't give me an explanation today, then come with me to the Night Watchers!"

Fu Jian said, "I am willing to do my utmost to assist you, Sir, and to contribute to the Night Watchers' efforts to eliminate demons!"

At this, Fu Jian looked at Li Bing mockingly and said, "Sir, rest assured, I am definitely more innocent than some people. At least I, Fu Jian, would never act with Yin and Yang intentions."

These words made Li Bing gnash his teeth in hatred. Who was this scoundrel being Yin and Yang about? Damn it, do you need to be so zealous?

However, this guy's brain is just not normal!

And haven't you been very active lately? Why aren't you active now? I thought you were some tough second-generation rich kid, but it turns out you're no different from me!

Isn't it just whatever the Night Watchers' Team Leader says?

"After you go back, you and Prince Jing's Consort should discuss thoroughly whether you intend to act with Yin and Yang intentions towards me." Shen Bei said to Li Bing, "If Prince Jing's acts with Yin and Yang intentions regarding the matter of eliminating demons, then I will have to question whose side Prince Jing's is on."

"......"

Being targeted by the Night Watchers' Team Leader, even if there was nothing wrong, was disgusting enough. Not to mention anything else, he would definitely be beaten half to death by Prince Jing.

Li Bing replied, "Sir, rest assured, Prince Jing's will also do its utmost."

Shen Bei waved his hand and said, "If that's truly the case, then I believe it must be a misunderstanding!"

Li Bing bowed in assent. He had no more interest in pleasure and left Yushan Pavilion with a heavy heart. He had to go and discuss things with Prince Jing's Consort as Shen Bei had instructed.

After Li Bing left, Fu Jian stopped pretending and directly spread his arms, embracing Shen Bei: "Brother Shen, I've missed you so much."

Shen Bei directly used his hand to prop up his body, avoiding being embraced, and said, "Alright, alright, don't talk about that. Are you the only one?"

Shen Bei looked at Fu Jian with surprise, not expecting the army to act so quickly and send this guy down.

Fu Jian was rejected from the embrace, and he looked at Shen Bei somewhat resentfully: "The others are still on the way. Bai Wei is taking the fast-advancement route, so she's quicker. Of course, it's also to meet you, but now that I see... it seems it won't be needed."

What was Shen Bei's strength now?

Fu Jian saw it clearly; it would be good enough if he didn't drag him down.

Shen Bei nodded, then said, "You just arrived here, shouldn't you be a bit more low-key? What do you want to do by provoking the powerful nobles of the Prince's Mansion for no reason?"

"Brother Shen, you understand me. I can't do things like humble myself and curry favor with people. The best thing I can do is be a second-generation rich kid. I also want to achieve something in the Imperial City, so I can only leverage my strengths and advantages. By acting as a second-generation rich kid, I can attract a group of like-minded second-generation rich kids to follow me, and that way I can make a name for myself in the Imperial City."

This was taking the path of 'birds of a feather flock together.' The power that a group of second-generation rich kids could exert together was indeed great.

After all, the military hadn't given any substantial tasks. As long as Fu Jian could establish an identity in the Imperial City, settle down, and go undercover, that was enough.

As for the specific approach, it was entirely up to Fu Jian to decide; the military wouldn't interfere.

Shen Bei didn't object to his approach.

It's just... Shen Bei said contemptuously, "Bullying the younger brother of a Prince's Consort is too low-class. What kind of deterrent force can it have, and how far can it spread? Even if you can't directly beat up a Prince, you should at least flirt with a Prince's Consort. Can the brother of a Prince's Consort even be considered significant?"

Fu Jian listened to Shen Bei's words and was stunned.

Damn it, I really still have a small mindset!

It has to be my Brother Shen. No wonder I can only pave the way with money, while my Brother Shen became a Team Leader!

Damn it, I actually had reverence for the Prince, thinking I might cause too much trouble. Now it seems I'm still petty!

Right, right, right!

I need to take on a Great Cultivator! I'll learn from my Brother Shen, who, upon arrival, took out a Great Cultivator of Divine Power Realm!

I can't be too far behind him!

Fu Jian fantasized.