Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 135 The Origin of the Ten Deadly Poisons
"Your Highness, the Qilin Guards, following your instructions, are already secretly monitoring Chen Mu."

“However…” Xie Qingming paused, a hint of difficulty on his face, “Chen Mu is quite strong, and our people cannot get too close.”

Fang Heng understood Xie Qingming's predicament and did not blame him.

The prefect is a high-ranking official in a region, a powerful regional governor. Once he holds the prefect's seal, he is directly a powerhouse of the ninth realm. He is not so easy to monitor.

The Qilin Dark Guards are quite powerful, but this is based on their ability to control mechanical beasts.

In terms of pure personal strength, even Xie Qingming is only at the eighth realm.

Asking them to monitor Chen Mu is indeed asking too much of them.

The Qilin Dark Guards were newly established, and their foundation was ultimately somewhat shallow.

Not to mention compared to veteran secret guards like the Black Ice Guard and the Sparrow Tower, even the secret guards under the other princes can only have a slight advantage in direct confrontations.

Fang Heng waved his hand, not making things difficult for Xie Qingming, and said in a calm tone:

"Just monitor Chen Mu's movements."

"If he enters the capital, inform me immediately."

"Got it, Your Highness!"

Seeing that Fang Heng didn't blame him, Xie Qingming breathed a sigh of relief.

Fang Heng picked up the white porcelain teacup with blue and white decorations, took a sip of spiritual tea, and then changed the subject.

"Qingming, how much do you know about Lin, the adjutant of the Xuanjia Army?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingming felt a flicker of surprise.

However, Xie Qingming quickly suppressed this surprise and, after organizing his thoughts, slowly said.

"Your Highness, although I have never served in the Xuanjia Army..."

"However, I have heard of the name of Lin Pojun, the adjutant general."

"General Lin came from a humble background and valued the headquarters battalion. His reputation was well-known among all the soldiers in our headquarters battalion."

"General Lin is one of the few generals who does not reject mechanical beasts and even values ​​them."

Upon hearing this, Fang Heng's eyes showed deep surprise.

The reputation of mechanical beasts in the Great Qian Dynasty cannot be described as merely bad; they are practically infamous.

Even among the soldiers, those in the administrative battalion were at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

Anyone with even a little influence would be unwilling to join the mechanical camp and operate mechanical beasts.

Only soldiers from truly humble backgrounds, with no connections or backing, but who aspire to rise above others, will voluntarily join the headquarters.

"Why does General Lin value mechanical beasts so much?" Fang Heng asked, stroking his chin.

"General Lin once said that mechanical beasts are the shortcut for us poor kids to catch up with the kids of aristocratic families."

"If only it weren't for the inkstone's staining."

After listening, Fang Heng's eyes revealed a faint hint of approval.

It must be said that Lin Pojun's vision was quite advanced.

Children from poor families are on a completely different level from those from aristocratic families, both in terms of resources and inheritance.

In fair competition, unless there is a genetic mutation or the awakening of some kind of spiritual entity, one absolutely cannot win.

But mechanical beasts are different; they are formed by external forces.

Manipulating mechanical beasts can grant cultivators power far exceeding their own.

Just like in the Battle of Tongzhou, Xie Qingming and his group of secret guards, controlling the Yin-Yang Tribulation Thunder Tiger, were able to hold their own against two ninth-realm cultivators.

This shows that the mechanical beasts have enormous potential.

If mechanical beasts could be widely deployed, the national strength of the Great Qian Dynasty could increase by several orders of magnitude.

Unfortunately, the inkstone's staining caused everyone to turn pale at the mere mention of it.

Even though Fang Heng possesses the [Heart Abyss Lotus] destiny, which can suppress the mad blood within Xie Qingming and others.

But ultimately, it's just treating the symptoms, not the root cause.

Human strength has its limits. Once mechanical beasts are widely deployed, can he possibly plant a lotus in everyone's heart?
Even if Fang Heng worked himself to death, he still couldn't do it.

Moreover, Fang Heng didn't want to become a workhorse who did all the work without complaint.

As for Lin Pojun, Fang Heng greatly admired him and had the idea of ​​winning him over.

The Crown Prince's purge of the court of corrupt officials is a golden opportunity to reap the rewards!

Fang Heng naturally wouldn't miss it.

As for the Crown Prince's success in purging the court of corrupt officials, Fang Heng had never entertained such a naive idea.

Even he himself could find out the Crown Prince's entire plan to purge the court of corrupt officials, so what about his father?

He didn't think that the Black Ice Platform in his father's hands was just for show.

Even with the birth of the Underworld Emperor, which stirred up the waters of Jade Capital City, Fang Heng didn't believe the Crown Prince had even a one in ten thousand chance of success.

Fang Heng would naturally inform his uncle about this opportunity to quell the rebellion and gain merit without lifting a finger.

Lin Pojun was also someone whom Fang Heng had shown favor to.

"Qingming, do you know what Lieutenant General Lin's hobbies are?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingming seemed to realize that Fang Heng intended to win over Lin Pojun, and quickly spoke up.

“Your Highness, recently, Deputy General Lu and Lieutenant General Lin have been getting very close.”

As Xie Qingming finished speaking, a faint look of astonishment appeared on Fang Heng's face.

Is there a close relationship between the uncle and Lin Pojun?
When did this happen?

However... this is actually a good thing for him.

Fang Heng stroked his chin, revealing an expression of great interest.

After dismissing Xie Qingming, Fang Heng fell into deep thought.

The simplest way to win over Lin Pojun is to offer him substantial rewards.

However... Fang Heng didn't want to do that.

Today, Lin Pojun has joined me for great profit; tomorrow, he will betray me for the same reason.

Rather than offering substantial rewards, Fang Heng preferred to share the same ideals and help Lin Pojun achieve his dreams.

Only by using ideals to win someone over can you make them follow you wholeheartedly.

A plan gradually took shape in Fang Heng's mind.

Wasn't Lin Pojun trying to promote mechanical beasts?
Then I'll give him a big gift!
The Lotus Seed in the Heart Abyss can suppress the mad blood within soldiers.

So... Fang Heng created a weaker version of the pill to broaden Lin Pojun's horizons.

Fang Heng's lips curled up slightly. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this plan was feasible!
……

Donghai Commandery, the Prefectural Governor's Office.

The study was decorated in an antique style.

Chen Mu, the governor of Donghai County, leisurely sipped the spiritual tea, looking completely at ease.

Opposite Chen Mu sat a middle-aged man in a black robe. A gray aura swirled around the middle-aged man in the black robe.

Any plants or trees that get close to the other will wither instantly.

"The Crown Prince is imprisoned, aren't you afraid of being punished?"

The middle-aged man in the black robe had a somewhat gloomy and hoarse voice, like a whetstone, which was quite unpleasant to hear.

“Mr. Eclipse Moon, you don’t need to worry about this matter.”

“I am far more familiar with the affairs of the court than you, an outsider.”

Hearing Chen Mu's somewhat impolite words, Mr. Shiyue snorted coldly, and a chill appeared on his gaunt face beneath his black robe.

"I hope it's really as you say."

"If you delay the Lord's grand plan, I will make you suffer the pain of a thousand poisons gnawing at your heart."

Mr. Eclipse's chilling words, like ancient ice, froze the tea in Chen Mu's cup the moment they left his mouth.

Chen Mu shook his head in dissatisfaction, activated his magic to dissolve the tea, and drank it all in one gulp.

He paid no attention to Mr. Eclipse's threats.

However, the "master" he spoke of made Chen Mu quite wary.

Even just thinking about the other person's back makes me feel powerless.

Chen Mu was born into a poor family and had a lowly status. He had been a servant to a wealthy family in Donghai County since childhood.

When he was ten years old, a kind senior saw his talent and led him onto the path of cultivation.

From then on, his life was smooth sailing, and he rose rapidly through the ranks.

This kind senior is the master that Mr. Eclipse Moon mentioned.

However, the other party soon revealed its ferocious side.

They secretly poisoned him, thereby manipulating his life.

In particular, sixteen years ago, Chen Mu learned that Emperor Yuan Chu had been assassinated, and the assassin had used the Ten Deadly Poisons.

He was so frightened that he stood there stunned.

Because the Ten Deadly Poisons were precisely that master's specialty.

Others may not know, but Chen Mu knows it perfectly well.

The assassin who killed Emperor Yuanchu was none other than the master's loyal bodyguard.

The other party's ambition terrified Chen Mu.

At the same time, Chen Mu also knew that he had boarded a pirate ship and could never get off.

In particular, in recent years, he has followed his master's orders and deployed many hidden agents in Donghai County.

Once exposed, it will be the moment he is completely disgraced.

he……

There's no going back!
He originally wanted to be a capable minister who brought peace to the world, but who would have thought that he would end up as a traitor and rebel?

only……

If he could choose again...

In the future, he would still choose to follow his master in cultivation and become a pawn in his hands.

As for the true identity of this master, Chen Mu had his own guesses.

Although there was no evidence, Chen Mu felt that the other party was very likely the current leader of the Li Emperor's lineage.

"Humph--"

"The Crown Prince is unreliable. What do you plan to do next?" Mr. Eclipse Moon asked impatiently.

"Not urgent!"

"hold on!"

"wait?"

"What are you waiting for?"

"Chen Mu, you're not so naive as to think you can turn back, are you?"

Mr. Eclipse spoke in a sinister tone.

His unfounded speculation only earned him a glare from Chen Mu.

He didn't want to waste his breath on someone like Mr. Eclipse Moon, who had cultivated poisonous arts and ruined his mind.

Paying any attention to him is an insult to one's own intelligence.

Chen Mu's contemptuous gaze ignited a surge of anger within Mr. Eclipse, causing it to rise rapidly.

"Chen Mu, what are you waiting for?"

Tuk-tuk-tuk——

A knocking sounded abruptly outside the study.

"Come in!"

Chen Mu spoke in a deep, authoritative voice that carried outside the house and reached the ears of the servants.

"Sir, this is a letter from the north!"

The north refers to Yujing.

Chen Mu slowly opened the letter, and after reading it, a smile appeared on his lips.

He turned his head to look at Mr. Eclipse and sneered.

"What am I waiting for?"

"This is exactly what I've been waiting for!"

As he spoke, he flicked his finger.

A beam of light burst forth from the letter and shot towards Mr. Eclipse.

Mr. Eclipse blocked the letter with his right hand and began to read its contents.

He was soon shocked by the contents of the letter.

"You've sided with the Second Prince?"

"The Second Prince also promised you the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture?"

Seeing the surprised expression on Mr. Eclipse's gaunt face, Chen Mu sneered disdainfully.

"What? Do you find it unbelievable?"

"I am the governor of Donghai County, a high-ranking official!"

"Donghai County is one of the wealthiest of the seventy-two counties. Which prince wouldn't want to win me over?"

"So what if the Crown Prince is imprisoned?"

"If I want, whether it's the Second Prince or the Third Prince, they will all have to treat me with utmost respect."

(End of this chapter)