Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

"Family Head, your offenses are severe. I have discovered that many of the population disappearance cases in Tianfeng Prefecture are related to your Huang family or forces connected to your Huang family,"

"These pieces of evidence and testimonies are quite unfavorable to your Huang family."

"Family Head, what do you say I should do?" Yi Chen smiled as he walked up to the Huang family head, his oppressive stature forcing the latter to involuntarily retreat three steps.

"Do you know who stands behind my Huang family?"

"Who?"

"Prince Yue Jinyi."

"My Huang family is but one of the Prince's legs, and even then, a trivial calf at that."

"Would you truly offend Prince Yue for the sake of some weeds-like lowly commoners?" Remembering the Prince behind him, the Huang family head straightened up again in his speech.

"Impressive, the Huang family head truly has a loyal and righteous heart. I like people like you."

"Then let Yue Jinyi come and talk to me; let me see if this leg of yours carries enough weight in Yue Jinyi's eyes!"

Another punch thundered out, and the Huang family head, who had just straightened his back, hunched over once again.

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Two hours later, an attendant came to report and handed over a gilded invitation.

"Sir, the Seventh Prince has sent someone to invite you to a gathering at Heaven Fragrance Colors Tower."

Yi Chen looked up at the snowflakes filling the sky, opening his hand to catch one, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

"At last, he comes."

Earlier, Yi Chen had given Lady Shuang a simple task: to go to a hidden location outside the city to meet up with the arriving Feng Linsu and others.

At that time, he would take the opportunity to make a move against the Huang family, compelling Prince Yue to leave Jinyi City to come to the rescue.

In this way, he avoided clashing directly with Prince Yue, and the resistance Feng Linsu and the others faced when acting would be much less.

Even if they didn't find the Underground Palace, there would still be room to maneuver officially.

After all, it is reasonable for the Peace Preservation Department to turn Jinyi City upside down chasing a demon that fled there, an action also for the safety of Prince Yue.

Yi Chen's actions were not pointless, but were filled with understanding human relationships and choices.

If you owe someone a favor, you need to think more considerately for them.

For instance,

What if you had an urgent matter that couldn't be pushed off, and you needed to take leave for a trip, but your boss definitely wouldn't approve? What should you do?

Some people are quite stubborn and inflexible, directly applying for leave and then leaving regardless.

Others choose to leave first and then make a private call to their boss to plead for understanding.

The first option is clearly the choice of a scholar, not considering others; you might feel relieved, but if the boss approves your leave and something goes awry, the responsibility is all on their head. How are they supposed to help you?

Surely, they would deal with you according to the rules.

The second approach is more astute; by being absent without leave, all responsibility rests upon you. As long as everything is arranged and nothing goes wrong, how the matter is handled is still up to the boss. You didn't even go through the leave procedure, who can say you were absent? Just internally resolve it~

When asking for a favor, one must maintain the right attitude and learn to consider more for others, to eliminate their concerns to the greatest extent.

Even with Feng Linsu personally coming, Yi Chen still could not be certain of his thoughts.

Therefore, only by minimizing Feng Linsu's concerns could Xu Xiaoxun's wish have a greater chance of being realized.

Attention to detail determines success or failure; for the sake of helping Xu Xiaoxun, Yi Chen also put in a lot of effort. Continue reading at empire

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At the top floor of Heaven Fragrance Colors Tower.

A young man in a golden python robe sipped his drink while watching the snowflakes tumbling outside.

"Your Highness, do you think Yi Chengzi will back down?"

A stunningly beautiful girl in a black gauze dress standing behind the Seventh Prince couldn't help but ask.

"Hei Feng, you have followed this Prince for so long, so today I will teach you something useful."

"Every person has a weakness, and with a weakness, we can take care of them."

"Everyone has a price."

"If he wants silver, we'll give him silver; if he wants beauty, well, aren't you here?"

"This man surrounded the Huang family but did not attack, isn't he just trying to force me to show myself and sell his evidence at a good price?"

The Seventh Prince's hand caressed the girl's shapely posterior a little too firmly as he smiled warmly.

Watching the young girl grimace in pain, the Seventh Prince's expression suddenly lit up with excitement.

"Your Highness, what if this person demands an exorbitant price?" the girl said, enduring the pain.

"What I give him, he may accept, but he cannot demand it himself, do you understand?" The Seventh Prince's hand became mischievous, ushering the girl into his embrace and beginning his indiscretions.

For a moment, the top floor was filled with the sound of heavy breathing.

The two figures gradually overlapped each other.

Dragging the Family Head Huang, limp like a dead dog, by one leg, Yi Chen soared into the sky and soon arrived at the top floor of the Heaven-Scented Beauty Tower.

The sight of two bodies entangled together shocked him on the spot.

"Awesome, awesome."

By now, he had recognized the identity of the girl, wasn't she Phoenix Fairy, known as the number one beauty of Tianfeng Prefecture?

This person was the daughter of a high official in Tianfeng Prefecture, known for her ethereal beauty and purity. Yi Chen had 'accidentally' seen her portrait while perusing the classics.

"Your Highness, please continue, don't mind me."

"I'm in no rush."

At this time, Feng Linsu was probably beginning his move. Yi Chen naturally wasn't in a hurry. He casually tossed Family Head Huang aside, sat down boldly in front of the seat, and started pouring himself a drink, occasionally glancing over.

Hmm, indeed, she was the dream lover of many fine men in Tianfeng Prefecture.

The bike you're reluctant to ride, others stand up and pedal~

"Haha, Master Yi truly is an interesting character. If you like her, I can give her to you, how's that?" seeing Yi Chen's gaze, the Seventh Prince burst into laughter.

Yi Chen: "...," Riding a shared bike home is immoral.

"What are you talking about, Your Highness? I'm a reader of the 'Tao Te Ching.'"Yi Chen politely refused, not wanting to become a fellow traveler with the Seventh Prince.

Ten minutes later.

With the retreat of the uninvolved, only Yi Chen and the Seventh Prince remained on the top floor.

"Master Yi, let's speak plainly. With such a large business under Family Head Huang, it's inevitable that he has some troublemakers who secretly engage in illegal activities. Could you possibly look the other way for me?"

"This is a little token of my appreciation for our meeting; I hope you will accept it."

The Seventh Prince smiled and produced a promissory note, waving it and then igniting it with mana.

It was the very note promising two hundred thousand taels that Yi Chen had previously written to Family Head Huang.

"Give me a nod, Master, and after the fact, an additional three hundred thousand taels will come."

The Seventh Prince cheerfully poured a cup of wine and pushed it towards Yi Chen.

"Your Highness, look at the weather. Suddenly, it's snowing heavily. I feel Tianfeng Prefecture has been wronged, and quite grievously at that~"

Yi Chen did not touch the wine poured by the Seventh Prince but directed his gaze out the window instead.

"Is the snow so heavy it could bury me?"

"Master Yi, how about fifty thousand taels? I'm quite sincere," the Seventh Prince's smile faded slightly, and he leaned forward.

"Not enough!" Yi Chen shook his head.

"Master Yi is a smart man, and a smart man shouldn't act foolishly. After all, they're just some lowly people, like weeds, mown down only to grow back again. Family Head Huang has earned quite a few achievements for me, and I'd like to ask for grace on his behalf. It wouldn't make things difficult for you,

you just need to turn a blind eye, and I will shift the blame to another family."

"If Master Yi agrees, I'll add six hundred thousand taels of silver, how about that?"

"Still not enough!" Yi Chen shook his head again.

Just then, a plume of thick smoke rose over Tianfeng Prefecture, coming from the direction of the Peacekeeping Office.

"Master Yi, you really lack cunning. Look, seems like the Peacekeeping Office's archives are on fire. Maybe all evidence and confessions have burned," the Seventh Prince laughed loudly at the sight and continued,

"There's only three hundred thousand taels left now. So, what do you say?"

"Drink this cup, and you remain a friend of mine."

"I wonder, does Master Yi wish to be a friend or an enemy of mine?"

"It's better not to defy heaven, Great Taoist. You have a promising future ahead of you."

Yi Chen, looking at the self-satisfied Seventh Prince, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"What a domineering stance, Your Highness! Sadly, you don't represent the heavens, nor does your Yue family represent an eternal dynasty."

"Even if it were the heavens themselves, if they wish to press down on me, heh heh."

"Oh? The heavens wish to press down on you, what does Master Yi intend to do?

To be the absolute power, Jinyi on hand, commanding the world's authority!" Yue Jinyi suddenly raised his voice by several octaves, slamming the wine cup onto the table.

"I dare stand against heaven, in this corrupt world, my Tao is divine might!" Yi Chen spoke firmly, suddenly rising, not giving an inch.