"Ninth grade holy beast meat?!"
Ji Chengxue looked at Bu Fang, whose face was filled with mysteriousness, and the corner of his mouth twitched. If it wasn't for the fact that today's events had changed his opinion of Bu Fang, Ji Chengxue would have categorized him as a retard just based on his words!
What was a ninth grade holy beast? In the entire Light Wind Empire, the strongest known person was the empire's number one general, Xiao Meng, who was a seventh grade Battle-Saint. However, even someone as strong as Xiao Meng, who made the experts of the sects around the Light Wind Empire tremble in fear, was only a seventh grade Battle-Saint …
You're just the owner of a small store in a small alley of the imperial city, a mere second grade Battle-Master, yet you keep talking about ninth grade holy beast meat … Ji Chengxue had no idea how strong a ninth grade holy beast was, but he could compare it to General Xiao Meng.
A ninth grade holy beast was at least comparable to dozens of General Xiao Meng, right? A single General Xiao Meng could suppress hundreds of experts from the sects, so dozens of General Xiao Meng … could destroy the imperial city with a wave of their hands.
"Owner Bu, you really like to joke. The Hidden Dragon Continent is vast and boundless, and I've been to many places, but I've never heard of any news about ninth grade holy beasts." Ji Chengxue finished eating the Lees Fish and lightly smiled.
Bu Fang declined to comment. It was obvious that the other party didn't believe him, but it made sense, ninth grade holy beasts were too frightening.
"Actually, the higher the grade of the spirit beast, the better its meat quality. They are equivalent to natural top-grade ingredients, so if you have good ingredients, you can bring them to my store. I can cook them for you." Bu Fang seriously said. The system had already been upgraded to two stars, and the function of bringing your own ingredients was unlocked, so Bu Fang could remind him.
"Oh? Bring your own ingredients? That's interesting. "Ji Chengxue's eyes lit up as he nodded.
Outside the store, the rain gradually stopped, and the dark clouds slowly dispersed, projecting rays of warm sunlight after the rain.
Ji Chengxue stood up, took out twenty crystals from his sachet and handed them over to Bu Fang. Then, he patted the head of Ouyang Xiaoyi, who was still gobbling down her Egg-Fried Rice. With a gentle smile, he flapped his white robe and left the store with the oil-paper umbrella.
In the alley after the rain, there was a puddle of water on the bluestone slabs. The green moss seemed to be stretching its body. On the stone wall that had yet to dry, raindrops slowly dripped down.
The large black dog lay at the entrance of the store and yawned. Its eyes were extremely drowsy. After the rain, the fur on its body was still smooth and glossy, without a single trace of water.
In the majestic palace of the Imperial City, rows upon rows of orderly buildings stood erect.
Groups of armored guards with solemn expressions patrolled the area. The cultivation levels of these guards were not weak. The weakest among them was a third grade Battle-Maniac, and the commander of the patrolling troops was a fifth grade Battle-King.
Ji Chengxue returned to the Imperial Palace. Dressed in a white robe, he was handsome and refined. When the commander of the patrolling troops saw him, he respectfully bowed and Ji Chengxue indifferently nodded.
After passing through the entrance of the Imperial Palace, there was the vast Gate of Heavenly Mystery Plaza. There were six majestic and magnificent stone pillars erected on the plaza, all of which were engraved with strange beasts and rare treasures.
Ji Chengxue stood in front of the Gate of Heavenly Mystery and looked at the vast plaza with a complicated expression. He took a deep breath. The air in the plaza was extremely fresh after the rain.
Behind the Gate of Heavenly Mystery was the crown prince's palace. After passing through the Gate of Heavenly Mystery and walking several dozen miles to the left of the main hall of the Imperial Palace was the crown prince's palace. It was built with golden bricks and red tiles, and it was also extremely grand and luxurious.
"Your highness, according to the report from our informants, the third prince was assassinated in a small restaurant within the imperial city." A middle-aged man with a long and beautiful beard, wearing a green robe, looked at the letter in his hand and said to a young man sitting cross-legged at the top of the hall of the crown prince's palace.
The young man was wearing a golden robe and a purple-gold crown. His face was fair and clean, and he had long and narrow eyebrows. The corners of his eyes were slightly raised like sharp blades, giving off a demonic and dignified aura.
"Oh? Is he dead? "The man lightly said. The first thing he said was that he was concerned about Ji Chengxue's life and death.
"No. The third prince has been leading troops on expeditions against sects beyond the Great Wall all year round and has rich combat experience. How could a mere assassin kill him?" The elegant middle-aged man stroked his beard and smiled.
"Those who dared to assassinate third brother are at least fifth grade Battle-Kings. It's impossible for third brother to come out unscathed. If third brother was injured, the news would have already spread throughout the capital. Father would also know about it, and it wouldn't be as peaceful as it is now." The crown prince opened his jet-black and deep eyes.
"It's strange that the third prince is indeed unscathed. Could it be that an expert made a move?" The middle-aged man muttered to himself.
"Xushi, hasn't third brother been going to that small restaurant in the alleyway for the past few days? Is there anything unusual about that restaurant? Have you sent someone to investigate? "The crown prince asked.
"Your highness … That restaurant is a little strange," the middle-aged man called Xushi said with a puzzled expression.
"Hmm? How strange? "
"It's the black-hearted restaurant that is widely known in the imperial city. A bowl of Egg-Fried Rice … costs up to ten crystals, and a bowl of Dry-Mixed Noodles costs up to a hundred gold coins. The most expensive dish is the Lees Fish, which costs twenty crystals. It's truly a sky-high price." Xushi had a strange expression on his face.
"It really is a sky-high price … Third brother actually fell in love with such a black-hearted restaurant? It seems like that restaurant definitely has some other unknown characteristics. Xushi, find an opportunity to pay that restaurant a visit. "The corners of the crown prince's mouth curled up as he spoke with great interest.
"In another two days, it will be the day that Great General Xiao Meng triumphantly returns to the capital. Great General Xiao Meng's cultivation level is astonishing. He wiped out the Death Soul Palace of the Devil Sect in one fell swoop and captured six Palace Masters of the Death Soul Palace alive, greatly dampening the morale of the sect. It is truly the fortune of the Light Breeze Empire." The crown prince stood up and slowly paced around as he sighed.
"If I want to stabilize my position as the crown prince or even ascend to the throne, I cannot do without the support of Great General Xiao."
"Your highness, the sects have been on the rise in recent years. Since His Majesty sent Great General Xiao on a punitive expedition against the sects, I'm afraid Xiao Meng has already become a thorn in the eyes of the experts of the sects. This time, when he escorts the six Palace Masters of the Death Soul Palace into the capital, he will definitely be obstructed by the experts of the sects. The imperial city has been turbulent recently. According to the scouts, many experts from the five righteous sects and three evil sects have already infiltrated the imperial city," Xushi said with a frown.
"Turbulent? It's better if it's a little chaotic. Only when the water is chaotic can one fish. Some things are easier to implement when it's more chaotic. Isn't my second brother also thinking the same thing? Otherwise, why would he send assassins to assassinate my third brother? However, I'm afraid that even my second brother didn't expect that my third brother would come back unscathed. "The crown prince chuckled as he placed his hands behind his back and looked into the distance.
Xushi's heart trembled and he did not say anything else. He was only a strategist. When it was time to speak, he would speak. When it was not time to speak, he would not speak.
"Alright, I know about my third brother's matter. Third brother is nothing to worry about. The one I'm concerned about is my second brother. However, there is indeed something fishy about this assassination. You should send someone … Oh no, you should personally pay that black-hearted store a visit. That store is indeed quite interesting," the crown prince said.
Xushi nodded his head, cupped his hands and left.
King Yu's manor.
The second prince, Ji Chengyu, burned the letter in his hand with an expressionless face.
"A mere restaurant dares to obstruct my plans? Looks like I'll have to pay that restaurant a visit. I'd like to see what kind of person is hiding inside to actually dare to kill four Battle-King assassins under me," King Yu coldly said.
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Two hours after the third prince, Ji Chengxue, was assassinated, all the high-ranking officials in the imperial city received the news. Whether it was the Xiao Mansion or the Ouyang Mansion, they were all shocked by the news. The assassination of a prince was no small matter.
Of course, apart from the prince being assassinated, the name "Fang Fang's Little Store" also entered the eyes of these high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Many of them were extremely curious about the store that sold a bowl of Egg-Fried Rice for ten crystals.
As a result, all the major forces sent their people to pay a visit to the store.
At this moment, the owner of the store was leisurely curled up on a chair. The warm sunlight after the rain enveloped his body, causing him to uncontrollably yawn in contentment.
However, he was probably unaware that a large wave of high-ranking officials and dignitaries from the imperial city was approaching.
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