182: Lu Xiaoji went to ask for help

"In the last hundred years, no School, power, or individual has achieved such a battle record."

"Prince Duan is a role model for our generation," Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile.

"It's just an empty reputation. In fact, what this Prince dislikes most is fighting and killing. Unfortunately, people always come looking for trouble, and I am quite helpless," Duan Zhengchun said helplessly.

"We naturally know your character, Prince Duan. However, the Jianghu is like this. You also understand the principle that 'possessing a treasure is a crime'."

"Just like now, these people from the Martial Forest are all here for the treasure in your hands."

"We have also come here wishing to see the treasure in your hands."

"Of course, we won't fight you, and if there's a need, we will also lend a hand."

"I only hope Prince Duan can share the information you know," Hua Manlou spoke at this moment.

"I still trust the character of you three. Since you've come from so far away, this Prince cannot let you make the trip for nothing."

"However, this Prince will only share my own insights. As for how to decide, that is up to you three," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Of course, then we shall trouble Prince Duan," Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile.

"Then let's talk about the clues you three have first," Duan Zhengchun said.

"Actually, we don't have many clues, only these few banknotes." As Hua Manlou spoke, he took out several banknotes with a Face value of ten thousand and placed them before Duan Zhengchun.

Duan Zhengchun picked up the banknotes, rubbed them, and held them to his nose to smell.

"There's a scent of rouge and powder on these, as well as the smell of wine."

"Have you not investigated the wine shops and entertainment districts?" Duan Zhengchun asked.

"We have. To find the source of these banknotes, we've already checked the entertainment districts and wine shops in the Great Ming, but there are no clues at all," Lu Xiaofeng said with a frustrated expression.

"You've checked the ones on the surface. But have you checked the ones in the shadows?" Duan Zhengchun asked.

"What does Prince Duan mean?" Lu Xiaofeng's eyes lit up as he looked at Duan Zhengchun.

"Elysium Pavilion..." Duan Zhengchun spoke three words in a calm tone.

"What? Elysium Pavilion? Does it really exist?" Lu Xiaofeng's expression changed as he spoke.

He had heard of the Elysium Pavilion, but he had never been there because rumor had it that if one wanted to go to the Elysium Pavilion, they had to lie in a coffin to get there.

Furthermore, there were very few rumors about the Elysium Pavilion in the Jianghu.

He had never taken it seriously, thinking it was just a local rumor.

Now it seemed the problem lay with the Elysium Pavilion.

"Prince Duan is talking about that Elysium Pavilion where one has to lie in a coffin to go?" Hua Manlou asked in surprise.

"That's right, the Elysium Pavilion indeed exists."

"If you can't find a way to get there, Lu Xiaofeng will certainly have a way to get in." Duan Zhengchun smiled and looked at Lu Xiaofeng.

"Me? I've never been to the Elysium Pavilion either!" Lu Xiaofeng said with a frown.

"Who doesn't know that Lu Xiaofeng has a wide circle of friends, with acquaintances among all walks of life?"

"There must be a way to go to the Elysium Pavilion," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Yes, I believe that. This guy is never serious all day; he's good at this sort of thing," Hua Manlou nodded.

"Wait, Old Hua, are you praising me or insulting me?" Lu Xiaofeng's mouth twitched as he spoke.

"Praising you, of course..." Hua Manlou said.

"If you can't find the person behind it at the Elysium Pavilion, you can focus your investigation on a Constable named Luo Ma," Duan Zhengchun said.

"What? Luo Ma? Is Prince Duan sure?" Lu Xiaofeng suddenly stood up.

"Whether it is or not, won't you know after you investigate? This is the information I know," Duan Zhengchun said indifferently.

"In that case, thank you for telling us, Prince Duan. When this matter is over, we will surely come to pay our respects and thank you," Lu Xiaofeng said.

"Whether you thank me or not doesn't matter, just remember what you said today," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Definitely, definitely... In that case, Old Hua and I won't delay any further. We'll return to the Great Ming first to investigate this matter and resolve the Hua Family's trouble."

"West Gate, you should just stay here. I think you will definitely be able to see the Sword Dao Master you want to see," Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile.

West Gate Blowing Snow's gaze toward Lu Xiaofeng turned cold. Even if he were stupid, he knew he was being used as a tool by Lu Xiaofeng.

After these two guys got the information they wanted, they left him behind to fulfill the promise. He had seen shameless people before, but never anyone this shameless.

But who could help it? Lu Xiaofeng was one of West Gate Blowing Snow's only two friends, the other being Hua Manlou.

West Gate Blowing Snow didn't have many friends to begin with. Even though he was now being schemed against by Lu Xiaofeng to stay, he didn't say anything.

He only gave Lu Xiaofeng a cold look.

Lu Xiaofeng awkwardly stroked his mustache and gave an awkward smile.

"Suit yourselves..." Duan Zhengchun smiled and said nothing.

Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou left the Prince's Mansion, but West Gate Blowing Snow remained.

Not long after Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou left, someone else came to the Prince's Mansion.

"Prince Duan, people from the Shaolin Temple have arrived, led by Xuan Nan," Zhu Danchen said.

"Heh, it seems the news about the Sweeping Monk has already reached Shaolin Temple. That Great Awakening really deserves to die," Duan Zhengchun said indifferently.

"Prince Duan, should we see them? This time, Shaolin Temple is clearly coming with ill intent," Zhu Danchen said.

"See them, why not? If this Prince doesn't see them, they won't have a reason to act."

"If they don't have a reason to act, this Prince won't have a reason to act either, right?" Duan Zhengchun said with a smile on his lips.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Zhu Danchen was stunned for a moment and then immediately understood the Prince's meaning.

He knew Shaolin Temple wouldn't let things go. Instead of letting them cause trouble behind the scenes, it was better to settle things out in the open.

If you, Shaolin Temple, dare to act against me, then don't blame me for dealing a killing blow to you.

"Yes..."

However, what made Zhu Danchen's Face turn ugly was that Xuan Nan actually demanded that Duan Zhengchun come out to meet him.

"Xuan Nan, have you no shame? My Prince being willing to see you is already giving Shaolin Temple Face."

"Now, you actually dare to say my Prince should come personally to see you? Who gave you such Face?" Zhu Danchen said coldly.

Since they were already going to tear off the mask of cordiality with Shaolin Temple, there was no need for him to give Xuan Nan Face anymore.

Wanting my Prince to come personally to see you? Who do you think you are?

"amitabha, This old monk has come here only to verify and witness."

"Some days ago, a high monk of my Shaolin Temple fell in the Kingdom. Much evidence points to Prince Duan, so we ask Prince Duan to come out personally for a meeting," Xuan Nan said expressionlessly.

"Heh, you say so, so it is? I could also say that your so-called high monk did too many bad things and was struck dead by lightning."

"If you want to say my Prince did this, then bring out the evidence."

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite," Zhu Danchen snorted.

"Is this how Prince Duan treats his guests?" Xuan Nan shouted loudly.

His voice resounded throughout the entire Prince's Mansion, specifically to force Duan Zhengchun to show himself.

And the commotion at the Prince's Mansion immediately caught the attention of those people from the Martial Forest.

They were originally here for the heavenly demon zither in Duan Zhengchun's hands, but because it was still daytime and the Prince's Mansion was heavily guarded, they didn't dare to act rashly for the time being.