However, after thinking about it, Linlong did not do so because it would be more troublesome.
Since that was the case, he might as well wait here and see who would stand up for Fatty Wang. With that thought in mind, Linlong continued to stay in this family's house.
At noon the next day, an official led a group of soldiers and rushed into the village. Then, they went from house to house to search for the possible murderer.
However, how could they find the murderer? In the end, they directly arrested some suspects.
Linlong was one of them, and so was the little girl's father. In total, they arrested more than 20 people.
After arresting them, they took them away. It was obvious that they were going to bring them back for interrogation.
As it was broad daylight and under the watchful eyes of everyone, Linlong did not make any movements. Instead, he allowed the other party to arrest him.
When they were arrested, many people in the village cried anxiously. However, they only dared to cry and did not dare to do anything.
The little girl and the little girl's mother were the same.
These soldiers brought them to the imperial city.
When they walked into a nearby forest, Linlong found an opportunity to leave.
The strongest among them was only at the peak of a second-level warrior. Therefore, when he had the intention to leave, it was naturally difficult for them to discover him.
When he returned, he was already wearing a black robe and a mask on his face.
"Who are you?" The group of soldiers was naturally shocked when they saw Linlong.
Linlong did not waste any time and directly attacked the group of soldiers. Although there were many of them, they were no match for him. In just a short while, they were directly knocked to the ground by him.
During this process, the official immediately fled without a trace.
Linlong deliberately let him leave. Otherwise, with the official's strength, how could he escape under Linlong's eyes?
Seeing that the official's figure disappeared into the forest in front, Linlong then chased after him.
Then, he silently appeared in front of the official. This official was a middle-aged man who was about as fat as Fatty Wang. After running for a long time, he was already panting. When he saw Linlong suddenly appear in front of him, he was so frightened that he directly collapsed to the ground.
"Big Brother, spare me!" He hurriedly shouted.
Linlong did not kill him. Instead, he directly cast a restriction on him.
Once the restriction was activated, the official immediately rolled on the ground in pain. In just a few breaths of time, he was already shouting, "Big Brother, please spare me."
"I can spare you, but you have to release everyone and stop pursuing this matter. Otherwise, you'll end up like Fatty Wang. You won't even know when you die!" Linlong said coldly.
"I … I will release them immediately and promise not to pursue this matter any further," the official hurriedly shouted.
Of course, Lin Long could also kill him, but this would definitely attract the attention of the officials, which would be troublesome.
At that time, even if he killed the person who came again, it would attract even more powerful people, which was not beneficial to him. So, he did not choose to do that, but used the restriction to threaten the other party.
He believed that this official, who had tasted the power of the restriction, would not dare to have any other thoughts.
"Very good." Linlong nodded and said, "Then you may go."
As soon as he finished speaking, he removed the restriction on the official's body.
Once the restriction was removed, the official even kowtowed to Linlong. The restriction was too terrifying, and he did not want to try it a second time.
After kowtowing, he hurriedly ran back to his original spot. When he saw that the villagers were still there, he could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
Then, he put his hands behind his back and spoke in an official tone, "I have found the real culprit, so all of you are innocent. You may leave!"
Hearing his words, everyone at the scene was stunned, including the soldiers that he brought with him.
Of course, they were not stupid. They definitely knew that this official was threatened by the black-clothed man.
However, since the official had already said so, how could the villagers ask for trouble?
"Thank you, Sir." After saying that, they hurriedly left.
When they walked back, the little girl's father naturally began to look for Linlong. Previously, he did not walk with Linlong, so he did not know that Linlong had left halfway.
"Eh, where did that little brother go?" He looked left and right, but could not find Linlong, so he could not help but feel puzzled.
It was also at this moment that Linlong's figure appeared on the right front.
After heaving a sigh of relief, he immediately followed Linlong back.
Just like that, this matter passed.
After staying in the village for another three days, waiting for the previous matter to pass, Linlong once again entered the imperial capital.
This time, he did not directly enter the imperial capital to investigate. Instead, he searched for some well-informed people in the city.
Very quickly, after spending some money, he found a young man who claimed to be a know-it-all in the imperial capital of the State of Wu. This young man's name was Yu Dalu.
Linlong met him in a deserted house.
"Brother, you can be at ease. There is nothing in the imperial capital that I do not know," Yu Dalu said, patting his chest.
"If you can give me the information I want, this money card is yours." Saying this, Linlong tossed over a money card.
Taking a look at the money card, Yu Dalu was so excited that his hands trembled. There were thirty thousand Yongzhou dollars inside.
He had never dared to imagine that there would be so many Yongzhou dollars.
He licked his dry lips and said, "Bro … no, big brother, you can be at ease. No matter what you want to know, even if I don't know, I will still help you find out."
"I want to know information on Princess Changle," Linlong said indifferently.
Princess Changle was Wu Anguo's younger sister.
"What?" Hearing Linlong's words, Yu Dalu couldn't help but cry out in astonishment.
"What? You don't know?" Linlong frowned.
"No, no, no, I know." Yu Dalu hurriedly explained, "I'm just a bit surprised. After all, if the people in the imperial palace were to find out, I would be beheaded!"
"Then, you don't dare to accept?" Linlong asked.
"Of course … not," Yu Dalu replied.
He was somewhat afraid, but with so much money, he was willing to throw caution to the wind.
"That's good." Linlong nodded, taking out a pill. He then said to Yu Dalu, "In order to guarantee that you won't divulge this matter, I hope that you will swallow this pill."
"What kind of pill is this?" Yu Dalu couldn't help but be shocked.
"Ten Day Heart Attack Pill," Linlong replied.
"Ten Day Heart Attack Pill!" Hearing Linlong's words, Yu Dalu was once again shocked.
"Swallow it or be killed by me. You can choose one." Linlong's expression suddenly darkened.
He had no choice but to do this, because if Yu Dalu divulged that he wanted to obtain information on Princess Changle, he would be in trouble.
Sensing the powerful aura emanating from Linlong's body, Yu Dalu's face twitched. Afterwards, he took the pill from Linlong and immediately swallowed it.
He knew that right now, he had no other choice.
"Very good." Linlong nodded his head, then continued, "If I am satisfied with your information, I will give you even more money, depending on the situation."
Hearing Linlong's words, the depressed Yu Dalu's mood improved considerably.
"Princess Changle's older brother, the second prince, is being pursued by the first prince's men. Practically everyone in the imperial capital knows of this matter. However, we do not know whether the second prince is dead or alive.
"At present, Princess Changle is under house arrest in New Joy Palace Hall. It is said that the emperor has already agreed to marry Princess Changle to the Prince of Xijing's son, Luo Sheng. The date will be within a month. When the time comes, Princess Changle will head directly for Xijing. "
"Is this absolutely true?" Linlong asked.
"Of course." Yu Dalu firmly nodded his head.
"That's good." Linlong nodded his head.
Yu Dalu carefully asked, "Young master, I have another very important piece of information. Would you like to know about it?"
"What kind of information?"
"Half a month from now, the imperial capital will hold a trial. When the time comes, not only will the noble young masters and young ladies of the imperial capital participate, but the young masters and young masters from other parts of the Wu State will also participate," Yu Dalu explained.
"Oh? What kind of trial is this?" Linlong's interest was piqued.
"I hear that it will be held in a secret territory within the imperial capital to hunt and kill vicious beasts. Those who obtain a good ranking will be heavily rewarded by the emperor. However, there is another rumor. The emperor will choose one of the winners and betroth his youngest daughter to that person, "Yu Dalu explained.
"Is that so?" Linlong nodded his head.
Seeing Linlong's unperturbed appearance, Yu Dalu could not help but ask, "Young master, you are most likely not a citizen of the Wu State?"
"What do you mean?" Linlong's face grew cold.
"Young master, you misunderstand." Feeling the pressure from Linlong's body, Yu Dalu could not help but wipe away the cold sweat on his forehead. "Young master, what I mean is that if a citizen of the Wu State heard this, they would definitely be shocked. This is because the emperor's youngest daughter, the Seventh Princess, is as beautiful as a celestial fairy. She is different from Princess Changle. From a young age, she has been doted on by her father and older brothers …"
Speaking of the Seventh Princess, Yu Dalu went on and on. In the end, seeing that Linlong did not seem interested, he closed his mouth.
"Will the Xijing Prince's son also participate in this trial?" Linlong asked.
Linlong had previously heard the name of the Xijing Prince from Wu Anguo. At the time, Wu Anguo had said that Princess Changle did not wish to marry the Xijing Prince's son.
This had aroused the First Imperial Prince's dissatisfaction, as the Xijing Prince belonged to the First Imperial Prince's faction.
At the time, Wu Anguo had strongly opposed this. Now that Wu Anguo was no longer here, no one would oppose this matter.
Moreover, according to Yu Dalu, the emperor had already arranged a date for Princess Changle's marriage.
"The Xijing Prince's son will naturally participate," Yu Dalu immediately responded.
"If that's the case, then do you have any way to allow me to participate in this trial?" Linlong asked.
"This …" Hearing Linlong's words, Yu Dalu's face couldn't help but twitch.
If Linlong was the son of some great clan, then there would naturally be no problem for him to participate in this trial. However, Linlong clearly said that he was not from the State of Wu.
"Is there no way?"
"This … I will help young master ask. I will inform you of the results the night after tomorrow," Yu Dalu replied.
Very quickly, the night after tomorrow arrived. When Linlong arrived, Yu Dalu was already waiting for him with a middle-aged man.
"Young master, this is Gou daren. He was the one who tabulated the names and numbers of the young masters participating in this trial. He says that he can arrange an identity for young master … however, he says that this matter is too risky. As a result, young master must pay at least three million Yongzhou coins," Yu Dalu respectfully explained to Linlong.
"I can pay three million …" Linlong did not continue speaking, instead looking at the middle-aged man.
His meaning was very clear. As long as your identity is real and you can help me achieve it, I will give it to you.
Seeing Linlong's expression, Yu Dalu hurriedly said, "Young master, Lord Gou really does have this ability."
Linlong knew that Yu Dalu would not dare to lie to him. Moreover, he had no other choice. Hence, he nodded. "Alright."
Soon after, he took out a money card and handed it to Lord Gou.
Taking the money card and seeing that there were three million Yongzhou coins on it, Lord Gou could not help but nod his head.
"Two days before the trial begins, I will inform Yu Dalu of this information," Lord Gou said.
Finished speaking, Lord Gou immediately left.
Ten days later, Linlong received information from Yu Dalu that the trial would be held the day after tomorrow. When the time came, Linlong could pretend to be the young master of the Tang clan in the south.
At the same time, Yu Dalu gave Linlong an identity token.
Very quickly, the day of the trial arrived.
On this day, Linlong entered the imperial palace with the identity token. After verifying his identity, he followed a group of youths to the training grounds of the imperial palace.
Linlong did not recognize anyone, so he stood alone in the midst of these people.
"I heard that this time, the emperor will choose an outstanding person to be his son-in-law."
"Is he marrying Princess Changle?"
"Are you stupid? Princess Changle has already been decided to marry Luo Sheng, the son of the King of Xijing. This time, the person chosen is the Seventh Princess."
"Although that is the case, we basically already know that the only person who can become the son-in-law is the son of the King of South Jin, Lin Guanghan."
"That's right. Aside from the First Prince, Lin Guanghan is almost certainly the most talented among us. Moreover, his family background is suitable. There is no other candidate besides him." “
If the emperor was not blind, he would not have chosen anyone else. "
As these people discussed, they looked at a young man with an arrogant expression not far away.
Obviously, that person was the Lin Guanghan they spoke of.
Listening to the discussions around him, Linlong quickly recognized Luo Sheng, the son of the King of Xijing. It was a young man standing beside Lin Guanghan. Compared to Lin Guanghan, he was clearly much more low-key.
After a while, a middle-aged man who looked like a military official walked over.
"This is a hunting competition. Whoever kills the most ferocious beasts and obtains the most energy crystals will be ranked at the top."
"There are many ferocious beasts inside. It is rather dangerous, so everyone must be careful. If you really cannot endure, immediately recite the rune to leave."
"Next, I will give you the rune to leave on a piece of paper. You should hurry up and familiarize yourselves with it."
As he spoke, the middle-aged man began to instruct the soldiers beside him to hand out the paper with the rune to leave.
Linlong quickly received a piece of paper. With just a glance, he memorized the rune on it.
The rune was very simple. Even someone who did not know much about runes could recite it.
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