The Crown Battlefield ended. All the princes and some important figures were invited to the palace for a grand banquet. The banquet lasted from afternoon until evening. Jacob officially changed from prince to imperial son. Soon, he would ascend to the imperial throne. At the banquet, countless nobles and ministers fawned over Jacob. They also subtly suggested wanting to marry their daughters to him.
The empire needed an emperor and also an empress. Jacob was only seventeen now. But at this age, marriage was already something that had to be considered.
Facing those flattering faces, Jacob, who had climbed out from the slums, did not lose himself because of it. He solemnly requested from the old emperor to marry Danni. He soon received the old emperor’s permission.
Because of Debbie, the old emperor had always held deep affection for the An Du Yin family. Even after the An Du Yin family declined due to Debbie’s disappearance and her father’s death, he and Prince Gale had always taken good care of the family. Now, because of Ye Dui, the An Du Yin family had risen again. Their prestige and wealth were on par with the empire’s number one family, the Golden Snake Laen. From now on, the Joker An Du Yin would once again become one of the empire’s prestigious noble clans. Jacob and Danni’s marriage, whether for the empire’s future or in terms of matching status, was the most suitable choice.
Night fell. The lively banquet slowly drew to a close.
A golden carriage slowly drove out from the palace. Inside sat Ye Dui’s group along with Prince Gale. Jacob and Danni were also there. After Jacob obtained the position of imperial son, he also received a prince’s mansion at the same time. Now, that prince’s mansion had become an imperial son’s mansion. The place was quite luxurious. But Jacob still preferred living in the castle of the Name’s Whatever Magic Guild. Now, he was still following Ye Dui and the others back to the guild castle.
Ye Dui had drunk too much wine. He leaned against the carriage window. Through the beaded curtain, his eyes looked outside. He just happened to see a man’s figure standing at the palace gate. That person was also looking towards the carriage. His eyes met Ye Dui’s. A hint of expectation immediately appeared in them.
That person was the third prince.
Ye Dui nodded to him, indicating that he had not forgotten the promise he made.
Seeing Ye Dui’s signal, the third prince seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief.
In the secret realm world, the third prince was the last prince to submit to Ye Dui. At that time, the third prince had taken the initiative to step forward and choose submission. But at the same time, he hoped Ye Dui would help him with something.
This was not a transaction, because the third prince at that time had no capital for a transaction. But the thing he requested from Ye Dui happened to be related to the hidden forces of the church. The third prince could provide Ye Dui with some information. He only hoped Ye Dui could help rescue one person.
The information provided by the third prince was indeed very important to Ye Dui, because it concerned a secret of the Kulun family or rather the church. So Ye Dui gladly agreed. And before leaving the secret realm world, he had already made a plan targeting that secret…
Now, with Jacob achieving the throne, the only ones in the empire still harbouring hostility towards him were the Kulun family, the church, and the Beast Jo Rees family. Ye Dui also wanted to take advantage of the third prince’s commission to stir up some trouble and dampen the prestige of the church and the Kulun family.
He decided to act tonight.
Ye Dui withdrew his gaze. His mind began to plan the evening’s operation.
At this moment, Jacob, sitting beside Prince Gale, suddenly let out a soft exclamation. He said to Prince Gale, “There is something I have wanted to tell you for a long time, but I kept forgetting… Uncle Emperor, before the Crown Battlefield started, you sent many works by Master Kang Ding Si Tan to the castle. Was it to make me awaken him as my guardian spirit?”
Prince Gale had drunk too much wine tonight. His eyes were somewhat tipsy. Hearing this, he quickly opened them wide and looked at Jacob with expectation.
Jacob continued, “I really awakened Master Kang Ding Si Tan, or rather Blue Knight Kang Tan Si Ding. He has been brought out of the secret realm world by me!” As he spoke, Jacob waved his hand. A figure immediately appeared in the empty space in the middle of the carriage. It was Blue Knight Kang Tan Si Ding.
Princes entering the secret realm world would awaken guardian spirits. But in the end, only the victor could bring the guardian spirit out of the secret realm world. This was the rule of the secret realm world. Prince Gale had tried to make Jacob awaken the Blue Knight as a guardian spirit. On one hand, it was because the Blue Knight was indeed powerful enough. On the other hand, it was also because he hoped to bring his old friend out of the secret realm world.
Of course, the rules of the secret realm were all set using Ser Ti’s head. Ser Ti was the “system” managing the secret realm world. The rules could be modified through her. When Ye Dui left the secret realm, he simply further modified the rules. All the princes could still bring their own guardian spirits out. But these guardian spirits were also given prohibitions. That was, they could not act against Ye Dui’s group. And if possible, Ser Ti could directly erase their existence.
These guardian spirits also had various levels of combat power. They would be beneficial to the future Star Empire.
Prince Gale saw Kang Tan Si Ding. His body trembled slightly. Joy and shock appeared on his face. Kang Tan Si Ding was also somewhat surprised. He looked around. His gaze fell on Prince Gale’s face. With some emotion, he said, “I never thought I could return to the outside world… Prince Gale, you have grown old.”
“Yes, it has been thirty years… After thirty years, you appear before me in this form again.” Prince Gale also spoke with unspeakable emotion. He suddenly thought of something. An expression of infinite joy appeared on his melancholic face. He hurriedly stood up and grabbed Prince Gale’s hands, “This, this must be heaven’s will?”
“Little Seven, what are you talking about heaven’s will?” Debbie leaned obliquely on Ye Dui’s shoulder. Somewhat dazed, she asked.
“Haha, this must be the gods’ blessing…” Prince Gale was so excited that he could hardly speak. He walked to the carriage door and forcefully patted it, “Coachman, hurry, hurry and drive!”
Ten minutes later, Ye Dui and the others understood what Prince Gale meant by the gods’ blessing.
Inside the castle of the Name’s Whatever Magic Guild.
Kang Tan Si Ding stood in the castle hall with some shock. In front of him was a somewhat illusory undead figure, the undead housekeeper who could not be driven away no matter what!
Besides suddenly appearing to scare people, this undead housekeeper had always been obsessed with hanging up Kang Tan Si Ding’s paintings and works, over and over again, endlessly annoying. His way of speaking was nagging endless repetition…
Ye Dui, Debbie and the others had actually long guessed that this undead housekeeper might have some connection to Kang Tan Si Ding. Now they knew that the true identity of the undead housekeeper was Kang Tan Si Ding’s wife, Dan Ji Ni!
“Back then, the Blue Knight transformed into the art master Kang Ding Si Tan. This identity was very secretive. He secretly dated Dan Ji Ni under the identity of the master. But it was discovered by someone and treated as an imperial scandal. After that, he died in an accident at the border. Everyone thought Kang Ding Si Tan was secretly killed by the Blue Knight. Dan Ji Ni also received much blame because of it. I knew the truth and always protected her. But she still died of illness twenty years ago. I never thought she would become an undead and wander here all along… When I saw her back then, I was also very surprised.”
Prince Gale explained from the side.
“Dan Ji Ni, Dan Ji Ni…” Blue Knight Kang Tan Si Ding stared blankly at the woman before him. Excited, he seemed only able to keep murmuring her name.
Dan Ji Ni seemed to recognise the Blue Knight too. But as an undead, her consciousness was chaotic. She could not form coherent thoughts at all. She just looked at the man before her and kept murmuring from her mouth, “Master Kang Ding Si Tan’s works must be hung up. Master Kang Ding Si Tan’s works must be hung up…”
Even if only chaotic memories remained without self, she still remembered her lover in her heart. She was unforgettable about her lover’s works.
There was still no expression on her face. But in her hollow eyes, two streams of tears slowly flowed down. Her body trembled lightly.
The castle hall fell into an unspeakable silence for a moment. Everyone quietly watched this scene.
Danni said softly with some sadness, “They died and after twenty years, they can finally meet again. Dan Ji Ni has no consciousness left, only some residual longing. But even so, she still recognised her lover… It is really so touching and so sad.”
This was indeed a touching and sad matter.
Everyone seemed immersed in it.
Then… Ye Dui suddenly took out a large scythe and walked behind Dan Ji Ni. With one slash, he cut towards Dan Ji Ni’s body.
Everyone exclaimed in shock. Then they saw that Dan Ji Ni’s illusory spirit body, though attacked by the scythe, did not dissipate. Instead, it became more solid. Her hollow eyes also gained spirit. On her stiff, flat face appeared expressions of excitement and sadness.
The Scythe of the Undead, the holy relic in the hands of the ferryman of the undead, could transform undead into death spirits!
The consciousness of undead was chaotic. While death spirits were more like humans, possessing clear consciousness and thinking abilities. Except for their bodies still being illusory, in other aspects, they were almost no different from humans.
In a sense, Ye Dui had revived Dan Ji Ni using the Scythe of the Undead.
“Kang Tan Si Ding, you… I finally see you again.” Dan Ji Ni’s consciousness became extremely clear. With excitement and joy on her face, she hugged the Blue Knight tightly.
The Blue Knight also held her tightly in his arms.
Thus, the atmosphere in the castle hall became somewhat strange. Danni and the others looked at Ye Dui: give us back our sentiment…
Ye Dui put away the Scythe of the Undead and said to Dan Ji Ni, “You have now become a death spirit. But I am not proficient in controlling the Scythe of the Undead. You cannot move freely. You can only survive within the vicinity of the castle and cannot leave here.” As he spoke, Ye Dui felt somewhat sad. Actually, in the secret realm world, he had thought of using the Scythe of the Death God to turn the eldest prince into a death spirit. Unfortunately, perhaps because the eldest prince was too sad, he did not become an undead after death. Ye Dui played Disco at the Grave several times at the place where he died but could not summon him. He had to give up.
“This is already enough, President Ye Dui. Thank you.” The Blue Knight hurriedly thanked Ye Dui. He had become a guardian spirit in the secret realm world and wandered everywhere. The one he missed most in his heart was his lover. He never thought there would be a day when he could hold her in his arms again.
“Dan Ji Ni, you are really revived. This…” Prince Gale was also indescribably moved.
However, seeing Prince Gale’s old face, Dan Ji Ni’s expression suddenly froze. With some vigilance, she shouted, “Old pervert, stay away from me!”
“Eh!?” Hearing Dan Ji Ni’s words, everyone was shocked at the same time. Then they all looked at Prince Gale. Damn, did this old prince have some issues with his conduct?
After the Blue Knight died that year, for a full ten years, it was Prince Gale who had been taking care of Dan Ji Ni…
Prince Gale’s old face reddened. He hurriedly explained awkwardly, “Back then, she was alone and lived in my home. I am an old bachelor pursuing some personal happiness. What is wrong with that… And I only made some proposals. She scolded me every time. I did not do anything to her…” At the end, Prince Gale seemed to feel that everyone’s gazes towards him were becoming stranger. He felt he could no longer stay here. He hurriedly waved his hand and walked outside, “It is already late. I have some things to handle. I will leave first.”
As he spoke, he hurriedly left.
Looking at Prince Gale’s figure, Ye Dui smiled somewhat speechlessly. But being able to bring together Blue Knight Kang Tan Si Ding and Dan Ji Ni was ultimately a good thing.
Ye Dui had the servants brew coffee. Everyone rested in the living room for a while. When the night grew darker, Ye Dui felt that the wine he drank in the palace had mostly worn off. He stood up, ready to start tonight’s operation.
“Green, Debbie, Gu Ni, the three of you come with me this time.” Ye Dui said to his companions.
“Little brother, I want to go with you too.” Lei Sha hurriedly said.
Ye Dui refused, “No, the place we are going tonight is somewhat special. It is not convenient for girls to go.”
“Then why is it okay for me and Debbie sister?” Gu Ni asked curiously.
“You can perfectly disguise as men.” Ye Dui explained.
“Oh—” Debbie had a look of realisation. Only they could disguise as men… But then she realised something. Her expression immediately added some annoyance. Ye Dui was saying she and Gu Ni had no breasts…
Just as she was about to flare up, Ye Dui had already rushed out of the room first.
Debbie hurriedly handed the already drowsy Bao Bao to Xi Le Si’s side and immediately chased out in a fury.
The evening operation began. Their target was the Mole Forest in the eastern suburbs of the capital.
The Mole Forest was a dense woodland. But hidden within the dense woods were rows of houses. That place was known as paradise for men…
Well, simply put, their task tonight was to visit a brothel. From inside, rescue a person very important to the third prince. And incidentally destroy the secret dealings of the church and Kulun family there…
