The merchant was stunned for a moment, then immediately bowed and said, "To be honest, I'm just an unknown soldier under the command of General Pingnan of the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom..."
"Are you a spy?"
Ye Chen glanced at the other person.
In fact, he had a premonition that only scouts and spies could know so much about the local culture, topography and other things.
This guy appears to be a merchant, but in fact he is using this identity to travel around the Chiyang Divine Kingdom to provide intelligence to the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom.
"You told me such top-secret identity information, aren't you afraid that I will report you?"
Ye Chen spoke lightly.
Information like this should never be disclosed to outsiders, even to one's closest friends, relatives, or siblings. However, this person opened his heart to a stranger whom he had only met twice. This is really against common sense.
What a joke, you are not from the Blazing Sun Divine Kingdom, and you will soon be wanted by the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. Am I afraid that you will report me?
But the spy did not say so, he just smiled and said: "I believe in Mr. Ye Chen's character, I treat you sincerely, and you will not let me down.
My lord, since you are in danger now, it would be better for you to go north through the Xueyin Mountain and head to the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom. With your powerful strength, if you are willing to join the Xuanbing Army and be loyal to our Xuanbing Empress, it will not be difficult for you to kill generals and make meritorious deeds one day, and be granted a title of nobility and become a prime minister.
If you have such intention, I am willing to write a letter to guarantee your services. Take it to the General Pingnan's residence, and my general will certainly not treat you badly."
"You are quite eloquent."
Ye Chen naturally knew that this was the other party's lobbying, but given his current situation, going to the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom was also a good choice.
As for joining the Xuanbing Army and pledging allegiance to the Xuanbing Empress... he had never even thought about it.
I am the Emperor of Heaven, so why should I be loyal to the Black Ice Empress?
It would be better to ask her to be loyal to him instead.
Ye Chen then said, "But I don't intend to pledge allegiance to anyone, nor do I intend to get involved in the wars between your major divine kingdoms. As for being granted a title of nobility or prime minister, I have no interest in it at all, so I apologize."
"It doesn't matter."
The spy was not angry when he heard this, as if he had guessed what Ye Chen would say. He took out two jade slips from his sleeve and said:
"Sir, here are two secret letters. One is a letter of introduction from the Pingnan General's Mansion, and the other is a document for entering the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom. With these, you can enter the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom unimpeded. If you want to go to the Pingnan General's Mansion, you can go there. If you don't want to go, you can stay in the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom. You and your three female companions can also escape the pursuit of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion."
Ye Chen raised his eyebrows and looked directly into the other person's pupils with sharp eyes.
After a long silence, he found that there was nothing wrong with the other party and he faced Ye Chen's gaze calmly.
Only then did he believe the other party's sincerity.
"What's your name, brother?"
Ye Chen asked again.
"My name is Ji Zongxu." The spy bowed.
Ye Chen nodded slightly, then put away the two jade slips handed to him by the other party and said lightly: "Brother Ji, I, Ye Chen, owe you a favor."
"Mr. Ye, what are you talking about? It is my great fortune to meet a genius like you today."
Ji Zongxu laughed and waved his hand towards Xueyin Mountain, saying, "There is no time to lose. The powerful gods from the Zhenbei Marquisate will probably arrive soon. Please hurry up and leave."
"Aren't you going back with us?" Ye Chen jumped onto the old dragon with the three women and asked Ji Zongxu.
"No."
Ji Zongxu bowed and said, "I have important matters to attend to. If we meet again someday, I will treat you to a drink."
"I'll treat you."
Ye Chen stood on top of the old dragon's head and nodded to Ji Zongxu below, saying, "See you later."
"See you later!"
After saying that, Ji Zongxu watched Lao Long take Ye Chen and others soaring into the sky and heading directly towards Xueyin Mountain.
He immediately looked around, made some hand gestures, and cast a fire spell. In an instant, the entire Gongsun Mansion was engulfed in flames.
As the flames grew higher, Ji Zongxu's figure disappeared in the sea of fire.
Not long after, several figures appeared here out of nowhere.
Wisps of powerful divine power emanated from these people.
Especially one of them was a middle-aged man holding a flaming feather fan. He was dressed in a white shirt and had a handsome face. His aura was much stronger than those next to him. He frowned slightly as he looked at the sea of fire below.
"Military Advisor, we're a step too late. That guy actually set fire to cover up and destroy all the clues and traces..."
One of the tall and mighty generals said.
The man in white in front didn't say much, he just fanned the flaming feather fan in his hand, and the raging flames below were sucked into the fan like a flood.
Immediately, he fell into the ruins, observed the remains around him, and sniffed the air.
He formed a seal with his hands, and energy gathered in his mind, transforming into two blurry little figures...
After a moment's silence, he spoke calmly, "The fire didn't last long, which means the murderer just left. Furthermore, the murderer and the arsonist are not the same person. I think the latter is most likely a spy from the enemy nation. He has already helped the murderer reach the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom, hoping to recruit him and create another powerful enemy for my Chiyang Divine Kingdom!"
"Military Advisor, we must not allow this person to enter the Xuanbing Divine Kingdom. That would be like letting a tiger return to the mountains!"
The man in white was silent for a moment, then ordered, "You all quickly disperse and follow the direction of the Xueyin Mountains. The situation is urgent. I will report to the Zhenbei Marquis immediately."
"yes!"
The generals bowed and disappeared from the spot.
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