Straight to the point!

Wang Junze was well aware of what news Eldest Princess Ningyu most wanted to hear at this moment, so he didn't bother explaining the process and delivered the most crucial news in just one sentence!

"He's really still alive?"

Body swayed slightly, and Eldest Princess Ningyu's voice even carried a slight tremor as she reconfirmed.

"Yes, Master Qu is still alive!"

Wang Junze seriously repeated, and then he began recounting the general course of events starting from when Yin Guangling tasked him with infiltrating the Nether Sea to assassinate Dugu Feng. However, even to Eldest Princess Ningyu, Wang Junze only vaguely mentioned that Qu Lishang was trapped in an Ancient Ruins and did not reveal anything about Inverted Mountain.

"These matters aren't really secret. As long as the princess sends someone to inquire slightly, she'll know whether what I said is true or false."

"No need for such trouble!"

In just this short time, Eldest Princess Ningyu had already recovered from the previous tension. Her clear voice was as beautiful as pearls falling into a jade plate: "He is the only person in this world who knows that this hairpin is mine. You found me, so you need no other evidence."

"I cannot leave the Capital City, but within this Capital City, whatever help you need, you can tell me!"

Fearing that Wang Junze might not understand the meaning of these words, Eldest Princess Ningyu added: "I mean, anything!"

"...

Even though he had long known the esteemed status of Eldest Princess Ningyu, Wang Junze was still stunned by these words.

It's hard to imagine that Her Highness the Princess could use such a serene and beautiful tone to speak such domineering words.

At that moment, Wang Junze was indeed moved but ultimately shook his head.

"Thank you, Eldest Princess. I can handle other matters. I only need the Eldest Princess to retrieve the Creation Golden Lotus for me, and... it's best not to let anyone know the Eldest Princess gave me the Creation Golden Lotus."

This matter concerns Qu Lishang's life and death, and Wang Junze believes that no matter what he asks for, the opposite party would agree. It might even be possible to request the Eldest Princess to find a way to break off Su Yuwei's engagement to Prince Yu.

However, Wang Junze was also clear that to accomplish such an outrageous demand, even Eldest Princess Ningyu would undoubtedly have to pay a very heavy price.

The most crucial point is that this favor isn't his but Qu Lishang's.

If he were to truly propose some excessive conditions, then when this matter is concluded, it wouldn't be a favor anymore but a grievance!

Instead of that, it's better not to propose any extra conditions, which appears more forthright. Maybe one day in the future, this favor could still be used.

Gazing deeply at Wang Junze, Eldest Princess Ningyu softly said: "Within three days, I will have someone bring the Creation Golden Lotus to you."

"No need to rush!"

With a wry smile, Wang Junze shook his head: "I need to stay in the Capital City for a while longer. Within half a month, it's enough for the Eldest Princess to retrieve the Creation Golden Lotus. What matters most is not speed, but doing it silently without anyone noticing."

"I understand!"

Nodding slightly, after some thought, Eldest Princess Ningyu took out a Token and had a female official step forward to hand it to Wang Junze: "This is my Token. If you encounter any trouble you cannot resolve, you can come to me at any time."

"Thank you, Eldest Princess!"

This time, Wang Junze didn't refuse.

After all, being prepared with an extra option is always beneficial. If Yin Guangling cannot arrange a meeting with the Director, or if he cannot obtain the Divine-Inviting Incense from the Director, then finding this Eldest Princess might provide an extra hope.

To avoid drawing attention, the Eldest Princess came and went quickly.

After speaking, she immediately turned and left the side hall, as if nothing had happened, and continued instructing others to prepare a vegetarian meal.

Meanwhile, Wang Junze also quietly left Lingyin Temple with Wang Xin and the others.

Yet, no one noticed that in the side hall, an old monk had been there all along, overhearing the conversation between Wang Junze and the Eldest Princess.

....

"Brother, what on earth is happening?"

On the way out, Wang Xin couldn't help but ask.

When Wang Junze went to meet with the Eldest Princess earlier, even she was ushered out of the side hall and had no idea what transpired.

"Xin'er, it's not that I don't trust you, but this matter is of great importance. The more people that know, the more danger there is."

Ultimately, Wang Junze did not tell Wang Xin. Knowing too much wouldn't be a good thing for Wang Xin, as her strength was still relatively weak.

"However, if you encounter any danger in the future, you can seek help from the Eldest Princess."

Some things don't need to be stated explicitly. Wang Junze believed that after returning today, Eldest Princess Ningyu would already have thoroughly investigated his affairs. There'd be no need to worry that she wouldn't recognize Wang Xin.

In fact, Wang Junze underestimated the capabilities of Eldest Princess Ningyu. Even before leaving Lingyin Temple, all the intelligence concerning Wang Junze was handed over to that personal female official.

Filtering some of the most crucial information, that female official softly explained it to Eldest Princess Ningyu in the carriage descending the mountain.

....

Interestingly, as soon as Wang Junze returned from Lingyin Temple, he received news from Yin Guangling: a summons from the Director.

Upon hearing this, even Wang Junze felt a headache.

Either no news at all, or now that news has come, it happens to be both sides at the same time. This even made Wang Junze suspect if his meeting with the Eldest Princess at Lingyin Temple had already been known by this Lord Chief.

Of course, if this Lord Chief had really been keeping an eye on him, it wouldn't be difficult to accomplish this.

But... surely this Lord Chief wouldn't be so idle?

He is such a minor figure, there's no reason for him to draw the Director's attention.

No matter what Wang Junze thought, there was no room to decline when faced with the Director's summons. He could only follow Yin Guangling to meet the Director.

Although he had been residing at the Judgment Department for some time, Wang Junze truly didn't know where the Director lived. It wasn't until following Yin Guangling deep into the Judgment Department that he saw a bamboo grove in the southeast corner of the Judgment Department.

Following a path through the bamboo grove for hundreds of meters further in, he finally saw a bamboo house.

From the exterior, this bamboo house seemed utterly ordinary, and even the surrounding Spiritual Qi wasn't any denser than elsewhere. However, when he truly stood in front of the bamboo house, Wang Junze inexplicably felt a sense of being in the right place.

It seemed that only such a tranquil bamboo house would be a place the Director of the Judgment Department would choose to reside.

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