Immortality: Starting with a grave, I'm invincible when burying corpses.

Seeing the hesitation on the beautiful woman's face, Ming Shan, the middle-aged strong man who was second in rank, snorted coldly and calmed down.

"What are you trying to say?"

After hesitating for a moment, Su Qingyu glanced at the people present and spoke softly.

"Based on the intelligence gathered in the past few days, Mu An is a rare good official."

He suppressed gangs, adopted orphans, and helped the poor and weak; many people in the county had benefited from his kindness.

"With the world on the verge of chaos, it would be a wonderful thing to befriend such a person."

The small house fell silent, the candlelight flickering and casting four silhouettes on the wall.

After a long period of solemnity, a powerful voice suddenly rang out.

"Fifth Sister is right. Since the chaos in the Eastern Palace three years ago, the world has become unpredictable. Several princes have ulterior motives, and three major demonic sects are causing chaos in the world."

"Anyone with discerning eyes can see that the Great Qi Dynasty is about to descend into chaos. Once the old emperor passes away, the situation will spiral out of control. At such a time, it is better to make more friends than to make enemies for no reason."

Upon seeing the suddenly appearing figure, the faces of the people present turned pale and then red, but they remained silent.

The Night Raven Bandits are centered around a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm and four top-tier experts. They are sworn brothers and have a close relationship, but they inevitably have disagreements.

The leader is Minghai, the second brother is Mingshan, the third brother is Wang Zhenling, the fourth brother is Li Qian, and the fifth brother is Su Qingyu.

Generally speaking, once Minghai, as the eldest brother, speaks, the others will stop arguing.

But this time, the atmosphere was clearly different.

Mingshan, wanting to eliminate all unstable factors in advance, sat at the table without saying a word.

Su Qingyu, who believed that the operation should be abandoned, leaned against the corner of the wall with her eyes lowered.

It wasn't until the evening breeze blew through the window, causing the candlelight to flicker, that Mingshan, who was sitting at the table, raised his head and looked directly at the person who had spoken.

"Brother, many soldiers in Anshan Patrol Office have practiced martial arts. Although few of them have mastered true qi, they are still considered to be a strong and well-equipped force."

Moreover, they are all native to Qing'an County and familiar with the terrain, which is undoubtedly a big problem for our plans.

That being said, this opportunity is all the more precious. Once Princess Yongning leaves the county and arrives in Yongning Prefecture, it will likely be impossible for her to steal the Ganoderma lucidum again.

Mingshan paused halfway through his sentence, his voice becoming somewhat agitated.

"Don't forget, there are quite a few people who want us dead. If we hadn't been hiding our strength and making the court mistakenly believe that the Night Raven Bandits were just a third-rate force, we would probably have become the dead souls under the Dark Feather Guards' blades long ago."

"In chaotic times, only absolute power can protect oneself. Only by enabling our elder brother to advance to the Martial Saint level can we have the leverage to participate in this chaotic world."

Minghai glanced at his younger brother, then at the remaining three, and nodded slightly.

"I understand what you're saying, but..."

Seeing everyone's gaze turn to him, Minghai took out a blood-red token from his pocket and slammed it on the table.

The crimson patterns, illuminated by the candlelight, seemed to devour everything, causing the eyes of those present to widen as they stared intently at the small token.

"Mu An from the Patrol and Inspection Division may be someone important, but in this matter, he's not really a problem."

"The Blood-Clad Order!!!"

The moment the token was seen, four gasps of shock rang out simultaneously.

"I received information that there were traces of Blood-Clad Cult members in the county town thirty miles away, and they seemed to be planning a large-scale operation."

"Damn it!!! Why are those lunatics here too?!"

The two who hadn't spoken until now changed their expressions. Li Qian, who had been keeping his head down, gently shook his feather fan and looked up at Minghai.

"Does Brother know how many people the Blood Robe Cult has sent this time?"

"I don't know, but there are rumors that the protectors of the Blood Robe Cult will participate in this operation."

After glancing at Minghai and then at the now quiet Mingshan, Li Qian, the strategist of the Night Raven Bandits, made his judgment.

"Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. Although the court is in turmoil, it is still a behemoth. The information that we can find out is even more comprehensive to the court."

If the Blood Robe Cult's plan has been uncovered, Princess Yongning's surroundings are now truly a den of dragons and tigers. Rather than taking such a huge risk, it would be better to observe the situation first and then seek an opportunity.

As for Mu An, I think it's worth testing him. If we can get his help, it will be a huge boost in stealing the Ganoderma lucidum.

……

Changchun City, Feihua Elegant Pavilion.

The maidservant hurriedly jumped off the carriage, crossed the path, and then passed through the cave entrance, arriving at a courtyard filled with the fragrance of flowers.

At the end of the cobblestone road, a young woman leaned against a wicker chair, her body swaying gently with the movement of the chair.

The person leaning back in the rattan chair looked languid, holding a cup of tea in their hands.

I don't know if it's because the sunlight is too strong, or the flowers are too vibrant.

The person in the pavilion looked somewhat haggard, and their skin had an unnaturally pale complexion.

The jade hairpin was casually stuck on the top of her head, curling up her beautiful hair. Despite being an absolute beauty, she looked somewhat disheveled.

The long, flowing, wide-sleeved fairy dress trailed on the ground, covered in a little dust.

As a member of the royal family, such behavior undoubtedly violates royal etiquette.

But none of the maids or nannies around her spoke; they simply stood in the corner as much as possible, trying to avoid appearing in the princess's sight.

As everyone knows, the Ninth Princess Jun Yunxin is the Empress's legitimate daughter and the Emperor's most beloved daughter.

Because he was frail and sickly from childhood, the emperor took extra care of him.

Even if the teachers who taught him were driven away, or the palace maids were beaten and killed, the emperor would never be harsh on them.

The extent of his affection for her was so bizarre that it was impossible for those unaware of the situation to comprehend it.

Several months ago, on Jun Yunxin's seventeenth birthday, the emperor bestowed Yongning County and the surrounding area upon her as her fief.

She was even entrusted with the three thousand elite troops stationed around Yongning County, a testament to the emperor's unparalleled favor.

As attendants to Princess Yongning, those who remained were all obedient and sensible.

More importantly, those who are still alive today know this.

The princess they served was a true monster, inspiring fear in anyone.

……

At that moment, seeing someone break into the courtyard, Jun Yunxin, sitting in the rattan chair, merely looked up and glanced at them.

After recognizing the person who had entered, she turned her gaze back to the table and casually picked up a piece of pastry.

"Your Highness, Lord Lu of the Dark Feather Guard has sent word that he has found the renowned physician you are looking for. Once you arrive in Qing'an County, the physician will come to see you."

"There's no reason for seeking medicine to make doctors go through all that trouble. Elder Lin is quite famous in Medicine King Valley and is a rare and renowned doctor. It's only right that I go and visit him."

"Your Highness is too kind. As a mere pharmacist, it is already a great fortune for him to catch a glimpse of the princess."

The person in the wicker chair, perhaps having eaten too many pastries, had a dry throat. He sipped his teacup one sip after another, but never responded to the flattering words.

The maid's knees ached from kneeling, and only then did her soft voice escape her lips.

"Does your knee hurt?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Lianyin is not in pain."

"Then kneel down."

The unexpected turn of events startled the kneeling maid, who felt a sudden tightness in her chest and lowered her head further and further, almost making intimate contact with the ground.

In just a quarter of an hour, the maid had considered all sorts of possibilities, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her face.

Ignoring the trembling maid kneeling on the ground, Jun Yunxin picked up a handkerchief and wiped her mouth.

"To cut the weeds, you must pull them out by the roots; this is what my elder brother taught me."

Although I dislike killing, I know that this statement makes a lot of sense in many situations.

A single, ambiguous remark, though unclear to others, sent a chill down the spine of the kneeling maid.

Despite it being April, the person lying on the ground felt icy cold all over, as if being chilled to the bone.

"Tell me, to which forces did you sell my information? Perhaps if I'm in a good mood, I might spare your family's lives."

"Your Highness... Lianyin... Lianyin didn't..."