The Legend of the Young Swordsman: A Prequel - A Phantom Melody Embarks on a Journey Through the Mar

Seeing that Helian Yun Shen's attitude towards him was somewhat cold, Xiao Ruofeng didn't have the intention of continuing to talk to Helian Yun Shen with more enthusiasm.

I figured there would be plenty of opportunities after we got to know each other better.

"What are your thoughts on how to collect evidence at that time?"

Turning to look at Lei Mengsha and Luo Xuan, he asked them about their thoughts on the operation. The two listened to Xiao Ruofeng's ideas, rubbing their chins and considering the possible outcomes.

After thinking it over, Luo Xuan spoke first.

"Tomorrow is a banquet organized by the Earl of Ninghe. Perhaps we can make good use of this banquet and obtain unexpected results."

"But we don't have business cards or invitations, so we can't just go to their door! We can't let Ruofeng reveal his identity and go there in the name of His Highness the Prince, can we?"

"Wouldn't all the preparations have been for nothing?"

The idea was indeed a good one, but it was quickly criticized by Lei Mengsha for a major flaw.

Upon hearing this, Luo Xuan thought to himself:

"We can steal other people's business cards, then use disguise techniques to look like them. Wouldn't that solve everything?"

"Do you know?"

Those three words left Luo Xuan speechless.

He doesn't even know this kind of top-tier disguise technique!

The conversation between the four of them fell into a stalemate again, and at this moment Helian Yun Shen spoke up.

"I do have a business card. I can then enter the Ninghe Marquis's residence to attend the banquet as a normal person, and I can also bring you along as friends."

After all, the business card says you can bring friends and family.

"Yun Shen, you've really been a great help."

These words gave the three of them hope, like a piece of driftwood in the hands of a drowning person or a drop of water in the desert. Lei Mengsha patted Helian Yun Shen to express his emotions.

"Then you two can go in with Brother Yun Shen, while I will find a way to climb over the wall and enter the Ninghe Marquis's Mansion."

"The three of you should try your best to stall for time and buy me enough time."

Xiao Ruofeng gently tapped the table, thought for a moment, and finally came up with this idea. The three of them didn't object when they heard Xiao Ruofeng's suggestion. After all, they were already happily married to Ninghe Earl Guan Sheng, and another investigation of the Ninghe Earl's mansion wouldn't be a good outcome.

An hour later,

Having reached a final agreement, the four people split into two groups in a private room at the restaurant and left the restaurant, returning to the inn.

Lei Mengsha followed Helian Yun Shen back to Helian Yun Shen's room.

"Yun Shen, why do I get the feeling that you don't really like Ruofeng?"

Lei Mengsha, who had just entered, asked Helian Yun Shen about the doubts she had had back then. Helian Yun Shen, who was being questioned, looked at Lei Mengsha and replied.

"It's not that I don't like it, it's just that my master told me to try not to get involved with the Xiao family. If I get too close to them, I'll get involved in unnecessary and troublesome things."

I thought my master's words made a lot of sense, so I did as he said.

"I see! Your master is right."

Having learned all this, Lei Mengsha understood. He felt that what Master Yun Shen said was correct, and such an outcome would indeed occur.

He can't interfere with other people's affairs, so he can just listen.

It's not about doing anything else.

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Night fell quickly on the second day. Ninghe City was a little different tonight than at other times, especially at the Ninghe Marquis's residence.

At this moment, the manor was brightly decorated and bustling with activity. People of importance from Ninghe City came to the Ninghe Earl's manor, and the Ninghe Earl greeted them all with a smile.

Just as he was about to greet them, Helian Yun Shen appeared in his line of sight with Lei Meng Sha and Luo Xuan. His smiling expression froze slightly upon seeing the three of them, but he quickly recovered and stepped forward to greet them with a smile.

"Young Master Helian, your presence is an honor! I have failed to greet you properly!"

After speaking to Helian Yun Shen, he then addressed Lei Meng Sha and Luo Xuan.

"The presence of Young Master Zhuomo and Young Master Qingge is an honor to my humble abode!"

"Lord Ninghe, you are too kind. We hope you will not be offended or angry that we have come here so shamelessly."

"What are you saying? Guests are always welcome. Especially you two."

Please come in!

Whether it's about interests or words, Ning Hebo speaks so eloquently and flawlessly that it's very pleasant to listen to and leaves no room for criticism.

At his invitation, the three entered the Ninghe Marquis's residence. The moment the three entered, the Ninghe Marquis's expression was no longer as smiling.

He turned to the person next to him, said something, and went inside, no longer serving guests there.

In a relatively secluded spot within the Ninghe Marquis's residence, Xiao Ruofeng, dressed in night clothes, entered the mansion. At the same time, several masked men in cloaks also entered through the back gate of the residence.

"Be careful, something doesn't feel right here."

Luo Xuan stood beside Helian Yun Shen and whispered a reminder to him. Helian Yun Shen nodded slightly upon hearing the reminder, indicating that he understood.

"This Lord Ninghe is really rich! The banquet he's prepared is so lavish, it makes me a little envious of all the delicious food and wine."

"Eat and drink as you please, just be careful not to get tripped up. And don't forget we're here on business."

Luo Xuan wasn't against eating and drinking; how could he come all this way and not enjoy a good meal? However, he still gave Lei Mengsha a good reminder not to forget their business and not to just focus on drinking and eating.

"Don't worry, it won't happen."

After giving Luo Xuan a brief reply, he replied.

“Please follow me, gentlemen. I will lead you to your seats.”

Then they heard the voice of a servant in the mansion in their ears. The three of them immediately became alert, and Helian Yun Shen even used illusion magic to control the guy and ask him a few questions.

Only after realizing that the guy hadn't heard their conversation did they feel relieved and dispel the illusion, allowing him to lead the three of them to their seats.

Compared to the other tables, this one is located at the very front and center, showing that Mr. Guan put a lot of thought into the arrangement, but also that he was very worried.

"I wonder how Ruofeng is doing right now, whether he has found the location according to the map we gave him, or found evidence that can support our guesses."

"It's unclear at the moment. We can just sit here and wait."

On Xiao Ruofeng's side

Following the map Lei Mengsha had drawn for him, he was so angry that he crumpled it up and used his true energy to shatter it into pieces, but it had absolutely no effect.

"I'm really fed up with these two guys. They can cause such a big problem even when they're just giving me directions."