600: Take it and take it away!

Wood Lin asked with a smile, “Brother Ren, why are you here?”

“We were originally looking for you at your manor, but we heard you were here with the Third Prince, so we came to find you.”

Ren Chuan glanced at the Third Prince.

Normally, when a Night Watcher encountered royalty like a Prince, they would naturally be more humble.

But it was different now; he had a legitimate reason.

After bowing according to etiquette, Ren Chuan smiled faintly and said, “Third Prince, my brother Fu Jian and I came uninvited, I hope we’re not causing you any trouble?”

“Of course not.”

The Third Prince smiled and nodded, “Both of you, please take a seat.”

The Third Prince’s gaze fell on Fu Jian.

He had heard of this person, who had appeared from nowhere, rumored to be a very wealthy Young Master who spent money like water.

He just couldn’t understand why a perfectly good scion wouldn’t be one, but instead joined the Night Watcher, such a difficult job?

Did he like power?

Come find me!

The Night Watcher’s reputation among officials was now utterly foul!

Ren Chuan and Fu Jian sat down together, and Fu Jian immediately asked, “The three of you, what were you just talking about?”

Fu Jian had now fully embraced his role.

In his opinion, the Night Watcher was equivalent to the earth's surface’s Patrol Bureau, with considerable power, and with Shen Bei as his backer, he didn’t need to be subtle when speaking, regardless of whether the other person was royalty; he just asked directly.

The three exchanged glances; the matter they were discussing couldn’t be known by this wealthy Young Master, otherwise, it would spread throughout the entire Imperial City’s streets and alleys by tomorrow.

“Cough, cough, nothing.”

Wood Lin coughed and said with a smile, “Brother Fu, no need to ask further. Come, eat.”

“What, we’re all in the same circle, and you can’t tell me what you’re talking about?”

It was true that they were in the same circle.

Especially Wood Lin and Huang Tian, Fu Jian had seen them many times at the Goulan and had even spoken to them.

Fu Jian pouted and said, “Could it be that you’re talking about your romantic debts with some girls, and you’re afraid I’ll spread it around?”

“Don’t worry, even if the three of you shared one girl, I would definitely keep it a secret.”

The Third Prince’s mouth twitched slightly; this guy’s mouth was as foul as ever.

If it weren’t for the fact that you really are rich and currently a Night Watcher, I’d really want to slap your big mouth.

Huang Tian gave an awkward smile and prevaricated, “Brother Fu, we were just talking about the Night Watcher.”

“This newly appointed Team Leader Shen Bei is perhaps a bit too young and impetuous. He actually detained a third-rank official of the current court, Lord Pan, without His Majesty’s decree.”

“Now that Brother Fu has joined the Night Watcher, your relationship with Team Leader Shen should be good, right?”

Huang Tian wasn’t just saying this.

Fu Jian’s social skills were indeed good. Recently, in the Imperial City, besides the rising star Shen Bei, the slightly famous one was Fu Jian.

There were even people specifically spreading news about which Goulan Fu Jian went to, and everyone liked to follow along to join the fun.

This was because Fu Jian was not only good at having fun, but also often paid for the entire establishment.

He was simply dashing and impressive.

Following Fu Jian, there was always food and drink.

Therefore, Fu Jian, relying on his extraordinary ability, indeed knew many people and expanded his social circle.

Huang Tian naturally thought that Fu Jian being able to join the Night Watcher was probably because he knew Shen Bei, so their relationship would naturally be better.

Huang Tian continued, “Please, Brother Fu, advise him later. Young people should know how to hide their sharp edges; too much rigidity breaks easily.”

Fu Jian raised an eyebrow and retorted, “Why don’t you go advise him?”

“Are you afraid that Brother Shen’s big mouth will directly twist your face and knock out your teeth?”

“You don’t dare to say it yourself, but you want me to take the slap. Brother Huang is truly an honest person.”

Huang Tian’s eyebrows furrowed, and for a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

Ren Chuan, who had been silent all this time, now spoke, “Brother Huang’s words are surprising. Although I am Shen Bei’s subordinate and am not deliberately defending him, in my opinion, while Team Leader Shen may be somewhat young and impetuous, his character of not fearing power and acting decisively is even more commendable.”

“In this vast Imperial City, if anyone is involved with the Demonic Path, he will never let them go. Does this not prove his courage?”

Upon hearing this, a trace of unnatural panic appeared in the eyes of Wood Lin and Huang Tian.

The Third Prince frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, “Ren Chuan, what do you mean by that?”

“What, don’t you understand?”

Fu Jian grinned and said, “Third Prince, these two drinking companions you invited are suspected of being involved with the Demonic Path and need to return to the Night Watcher for investigation.”

“Brother Mu, Brother Huang, I’m sorry, please come with me.”

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Wood Lin and Huang Tian immediately became extremely ugly.

The Third Prince’s face darkened, and he said coldly, “Fu Jian, taking away my guests in my own manor, isn’t that a bit too rude?”

Fu Jian raised an eyebrow with interest: “Then, according to the Third Prince, what should we do?”

“We are all friends in the same circle. Before you joined the Night Watcher, Brother Mu and Brother Huang were also very close to you. Have you forgotten the times we drank together?”

“Please, both of you, be accommodating and don’t make things difficult for me.”

The Third Prince’s expression was as cold as ice, his words already filled with a strong sense of threat.

Fu Jian, however, showed no fear and sneered, “Difficult?”

“Then don’t bother with it!”

Fu Jian waved his hand, directly flipping over the fully laden table in front of him.

The fine wine and delicacies on the table shattered to the ground, and dozens of Night Watchers instantly rushed in from outside.

“Oh, by the way, Third Prince, let me reintroduce myself.”

Fu Jian said with a chuckle, “I am now a Night Watcher, not an outsider.”

“This time, I am acting on the orders of Brother Shen… ah no, Team Leader Shen, to arrest Wood Lin and Huang Tian, who are involved with the Demonic Path.”

“Brothers, don’t just stand there, go!”

Several Night Watchers rushed forward, but their powerful, explosive strength instantly sent several charging Night Watchers flying.

The two erupted with a targeted Aura, and Wood Lin roared angrily, “Let go of me! I didn’t collude with the Demonic Path, this is slander!”

“I will definitely have my father report your Night Watcher to His Majesty!”

Fu Jian said helplessly, “You two are so uncooperative, how am I supposed to escort you back?”

“Brother, it seems I’ll have to ask for your help.”

Ren Chuan nodded. He found Fu Jian quite interesting; he didn’t even flinch when he saw the Third Prince.

As expected of someone who spent time in the upper echelons, he was well-traveled and knowledgeable.

He might have even had contact with the Third Prince before.

Ren Chuan unhurriedly walked in front of the two, drawing twin blades from his waist, their edges imbued with sharp True Essence.

Feeling the chilling glow emanating from the blade edges, Wood Lin and Huang Tian both involuntarily shivered, their faces filled with panic.

Ren Chuan’s strength was widely recognized as being among the top in the Imperial City’s young generation.

“White Blade Rift!”

Facing Ren Chuan’s full-power strike, Wood Lin and Huang Tian both felt the fear of death.

In their momentary panic, they lost all composure and shrieked, “Stop!”

In their moment of terror, they uncontrollably spewed out dark black mist from their mouths, forming a shield in mid-air that blocked Ren Chuan’s attack.

Seeing this black mist, the Night Watchers immediately became as if facing a formidable enemy.

“Devilish Qi!”

And Wood Lin and Huang Tian, on the other hand, turned ashen.

They had indeed used some blood sacrifices as a price to exchange for Demonic Technique from Demonic Path Practitioners people, and secretly Cultivated it as a trump card.

But they never expected that despite being extremely secretive, they were still discovered by the Night Watcher.

Ordinarily, they could suppress and hide their Devilish Qi very well, not revealing any flaws.

But at this moment, under the fear of death brought by Ren Chuan, they lost control and released the Devilish Qi.

Having been thoroughly exposed like this, no matter what they said, they were beyond all defense.

“Wood Lin, Huang Tian, and you still say you didn’t collude with Demonic Path fiends!”

Fu Jian raised an eyebrow and roared, “Take them down, and take them away!”

With the evidence conclusive, the Third Prince, though his face was extremely ugly, could no longer offer protection.

Wood Lin and Huang Tian were also beyond refutation and were escorted away by several Night Watchers.

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