After being reborn, I locked up all the scumbags and bitches in one nest.

After leaving Linglong Pavilion, Qin Wanyou and the others went to Tianxiang Restaurant for a meal.

Why not eat at Linglong Pavilion?

Because the food at Linglong Pavilion is indeed not as good as that at Tianxiang Restaurant.

Qin Wanyou was wondering whether she should poach the head chef of Tianxianglou to Linglongge.

That seems a bit unfair.

Forget it, we can't take everything; it'll just invite a siege. Others need to eat too.

When Qin Wanyou returned to the Prince's mansion that day, she heard the steward say that the Prince would be returning late that night and that she should not wait for him.

It's as if you've been waiting before.

Qin Wanyou nodded to indicate that she understood, without much reaction.

For the next few days, Murong Xiao went out early in the morning and didn't return until very late at night.

On two separate occasions, Qin Wanyou went out to investigate at night and almost bumped into Murong Xiao and his group on her way back, but luckily she dodged quickly.

Murong Xiao has indeed been very busy these past few days because Ye Junyang discovered that people from Jade Immortal Mountain have appeared in Yandu City and have even entered the homes of some officials to act as strategists.

They needed to find out what these people were up to and how many of them were there.

Tonight, Murong Xiao had just returned from investigating the Liu residence when he received a message from Lin Qianjun that his fellow disciples had arrived in Yandu City today and had secretly entered the Lin family.

The next day, Murong Xiao and Ye Junyang secretly arrived at the Lin residence.

"Greetings, Your Highness," Lin Qianjun bowed to Murong Xiao first, then also cupped his hands to Ye Junyang, "General Ye!"

"No need for formalities." Murong Xiao raised his hand and glanced at the people behind Lin Qianjun.

"These are my senior and junior brothers," Lin Qianjun said, stepping aside slightly.

Then, the others stepped forward and paid their respects together.

"My name is Xu Qianyun. I am the eldest disciple of Daoist Wuchen of Yuchen Sect of Yuxian Mountain, and also Qianjun's senior brother."

"My name is Wang Qianxu, the second disciple of Daoist Wuchen."

"My name is Zhao Qianxi, the sixth disciple of Daoist Wuchen."

After the three men introduced themselves, they said in unison, "Greetings, Prince An, General Ye."

Murong Xiao looked at the three of them and asked, "May I ask what brings you all to Yandu City this time?"

Xu Qianyun, the eldest brother who was clearly the leader of the three, said with a serious expression, "I came to Yandu City this time on the behalf of my master to help my junior brother Qianjun."

After saying that, he glanced at Lin Qianjun.

After receiving Lin Qianjun's nod, he continued, "Also, we must inform Emperor Yan that the Zhang family, who are in charge of Jade Immortal Mountain, have harbored ulterior motives. Be careful of the people sent by the Zhang family."

"The Zhang family?" Ye Junyang asked.

Xu Qianyun nodded, "Yes, the Zhang family has always been the power holders of Yuxian Mountain, and the current head of the family is Zhang Zhuoyu."

Murong Xiao asked, "Why do the people of Jade Immortal Mountain want to come out? Have you given up cultivating immortality?"

Xu Qianyun sighed, his tone somewhat self-deprecating, "Jade Immortal, Desire Immortal, all hope to cultivate into immortals, including my master who once fantasized about it. But in the end, they found that fantasies are just fantasies."

Ye Junyang glanced at him sideways. "Oh? Your madness is cured?"

Because my master once said that most of the people on Jade Immortal Mountain were insane, living in a fantasy of becoming immortals every day.

Xu Qianyun didn't mind Ye Junyang's sarcasm and shook his head. "I never thought about becoming an immortal. I just wanted a place to stay, and I happened to meet my master. My master has also come to understand that to become an immortal, one needs immortal roots. Immortal roots disappeared hundreds of years ago. Without immortal roots, it is impossible to cultivate into an immortal."

Second Senior Brother Wang Qianxu continued, "Actually, this situation was raised a long time ago, but few people on Jade Immortal Mountain believed it, thinking that the existence of the Jade Immortal Mountain barrier was proof that there was a possibility of becoming an immortal."

At this point, Wang Qianxu chuckled, "So those people only cared about their crazy cultivation every day, ignoring the lives of their families. The spiritual energy resources of Jade Immortal Mountain became less and less, causing some plant treasures to gradually decrease or even disappear. Until the barrier of Jade Immortal Mountain was broken fifteen years ago, the spiritual energy disappeared at an accelerated pace. Those spiritual power cultivators saw this situation and frantically accelerated their cultivation, eager for quick success. And guess what happened?"

Wang Qianxu paused for a moment, not waiting for their reply, his face full of sarcasm, "As a result, those powerful cultivators all suffered from qi deviation. Some went insane; some went to the underworld to become immortals; and some lived normally, but that was only because they had spent a hundred years or even all of their cultivation to survive."

Xu Qianyun seemed to feel sorry for them, shaking his head repeatedly.

Wang Qianxu continued, "After that, the people of Jade Immortal Mountain gradually realized that what the people who left before said was true: the immortal roots had disappeared, and people nowadays could not cultivate into immortals at all. Then more and more people left Jade Immortal Mountain. After all, living with ordinary people outside, everyone was free and equal. Who would want to be a slave under the Zhang family, being ordered around by everyone?"

At this point, Wang Qianxu lowered his head. "You have never actually lived in Yuxian Mountain, and even Qianjun may not know."

After saying that, he looked up at Lin Qianjun and continued, "Actually, the management system of Jade Immortal Mountain is more corrupt and barbaric than that of any other country. The people at the bottom of Jade Immortal Mountain, those who cannot cultivate, have no human rights and can only be ordered around by cultivators. Because the Zhang family produced the strongest spiritual power, they became the highest authority in Jade Immortal Mountain. In fact, at first, they managed Jade Immortal Mountain quite well. It was only because the resources of Jade Immortal Mountain became increasingly scarce that they revealed their true nature."

Murong Xiao asked in confusion, "Since they are already the rulers of Jade Immortal Mountain, why do they want to interfere in matters outside?"

Xu Qianyun replied, "Master guessed that they may have realized they could not become immortals, but they still considered themselves superior to those outside the mountains and were ambitious, wanting to control the entire continent. So they slowly laid out a plan, letting the Zhang family members enter the imperial court, intending to provoke a war, so that they could reap the benefits in the end."

Ye Junyang suddenly asked, "Why are you telling us this? Or are you also part of their conspiracy?"

Xu Qianyun and Wang Qianxu remained expressionless, but their junior brother Zhao Qianxi showed signs of nervousness. "No, no, we didn't lie to you. Master said he didn't want to see war again, and he didn't want to see innocent people suffer from the pain of war. We are no match for the Zhang family and cannot stop them. Master sent us to help Senior Brother Qianjun. We are at your beck and call."

Murong Xiao pondered for a moment, "Alright, in that case, Qianjun, you two go to the Liu residence tonight to investigate and see if the people Liu Ming has replaced are from Jade Immortal Mountain."

Lin Qianjun's eyes widened suddenly. "Your Highness, are you suspicious?"

Murong Xiao's eyes sharpened. "The Zhang family of Jade Immortal Mountain has already infiltrated the residences of some ministers."

Lin Qianjun's expression was serious. "I will definitely find out the truth."

Murong Xiao nodded, "We'll go to the palace first to report to the Emperor." Then he looked at Xu Qianyun and the others, "You all need to keep your whereabouts and identities hidden for now."

The group nodded, indicating that they understood.

Murong Xiao had just returned to the Prince's residence from the palace when he heard the steward say, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort has something to discuss with you."

Murong Xiao replied "I understand" and quickly walked towards the backyard.

Upon hearing that Murong Xiao had returned, Qin Wanyou immediately went to find him.

Upon arriving at Murong Xiao's courtyard, Mo Nan said, "Greetings, Your Highness. The Prince is already waiting in the room."

Qin Wanyou nodded and walked towards Murong Xiao's room.

As soon as she entered, Qin Wanyou said, "Murong Xiao, I need something from you."