Longevity Begins With Zongmen Handyman

Chapter 120: Undercurrents

All eyes were on Li An.

Even Wangfu steward Jiangcheng, rarely spoke up, saying, "It's most suitable for the Vice Chief to go."

"If he can achieve this great feat, he may have a chance to contend for the Chief position in the future," someone directly promised.

Li An's heart stirred, sensing something keenly, and he began to think instantly.

Mainly because of Jiangcheng.

He didn't sense any trace of demonic energy from Jiangcheng.

Moreover, Jiangcheng was willing to let him go to Baihu City...

But once he left Tianyang City, the control that the Demon Sect had over him would not be as strong. He would have a chance to escape along the way!

This conflicted with the Demon Sect's "pig-raising" strategy.

So, there were two possibilities for Jiangcheng's decision:

First, Jiangcheng was also a member of the Yin Yang Demon Sect, but the Yin Yang Demon Sect was not afraid of him escaping and could firmly control him during the journey.

Second, Jiangcheng was not a member of the Yin Yang Demon Sect, or he was a member but unaware of the plans of the Third Princess and others. He didn't know that Li An had already been designated as the furnace by the Third Princess, causing a conflict with their strategy.

Li An felt... that the second possibility was more likely.

Because over the years, the Third Princess had always kept a close eye on him.

How could she suddenly be willing to let him go?

Could it be that only the Third Princess in Zhenbei Mansion was a member of the Demon Sect, and the prince behind Jiangcheng was not?

Or perhaps the prince was also a member of the Demon Sect, but he didn't know what the Third Princess was doing?

At present, Li An couldn't figure it out.

But it was clear that the intentions of the two sides were different!

The Third Princess intended to use Li An as a furnace, while the prince represented by Jiangcheng was unaware of this and even unaware of Li An's identity?

This was... possible.

Within each power, there were various interest groups and factions, and it was normal for their interests and demands to be inconsistent.

Jiangcheng and the people present absolutely couldn't imagine that Jiangcheng's words would make Li An keenly perceive so much.

This was the experience and benefits brought by several lifetimes. For beings at this level, every word was a representation of the interests of a force. As long as one could analyze accurately, they could grasp the contradictions and grievances between different forces.

Thinking of this, Li An finally gritted his teeth and said, "I, Zuo Wen, am willing to serve the Wangfu with all my efforts!"

He agreed!

In any case, being able to leave the city was an opportunity.

Seize it first.

"Good, then I'll trouble Vice Chief Zuo," Qin Xuan smiled slightly and suddenly said, "No, this trip is bound to be successful, so it should be Chief Zuo, hahaha..."

She laughed heartily, and the others laughed along.

But Li An frowned slightly. Qin Xuan... this was intentional.

She was putting him on the spot...

He had already noticed that Xu Changkong, Mo Rong, and others had displeasure in their eyes, but they were forcing smiles!

...

In the following months, the Treasure Pavilion was constantly preparing for this matter.

Li An was particularly focused.

After all, this trip was indeed full of uncertainties.

What surprised him was that the Pavilion Master, Qin Xuan, personally arranged for five Foundation Building experts to accompany him. Not only that, but her personal maid, Cai'er, who was a False Dan expert, was also assigned to escort him.

In addition, the Wangfu should also send a True Dan expert to accompany him.

Safety should be guaranteed.

In other words, although Li An's participation was also important, he only played the role of an appraiser and served as a "endorsement" for the treasures. The real big shots were definitely the Foundation Building experts sent by the Wangfu.

"Master, the Third Princess is waiting for you in the study," a servant whispered as Li An returned from the Treasure Pavilion.

Li An's heart skipped a beat and he quickly walked into the study.

The Third Princess was casually flipping through a book. When she saw Li An enter, she raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Congratulations, Vice Chief."

Li An said, "The Princess is too kind. What is there for Vice Chief Zuo to be happy about?"

"If you can return safely from this trip to Baihu City, you will become the Chief Appraiser. Isn't that a cause for celebration?" the Third Princess said.

"All of this is thanks to the Princess's blessings. Without the Princess's guidance at every step, how could Vice Chief Zuo have achieved what he has today?" Li An replied.

The Third Princess smiled and said, "I came here this time precisely for this matter."

"Please instruct me, Princess!"

"These things are too precious and will come with dangers. First, on the way, it is highly likely that someone will intercept you. Second, in Baihu City, although Baihu True Person is already a Gold Core expert, it doesn't mean that no one dares to take risks."

San Junzhu said, "It can be said that there are crises everywhere."

Li An frowned, a look of distress on his face. "Junzhu, could you please help me and have someone else from the pavilion go to Baihu City?"

"This journey is indeed quite dangerous," the Junzhu shook her head. "Since Jiang Guanshi has already chosen you, I cannot interfere. However, you don't need to worry too much. I have some ways to ensure your safety on this trip."

Li An hurriedly said, "Please enlighten me, Junzhu!"

The San Junzhu took out an object and handed it to Li An. "Take this jade token."

Li An took the blood-colored jade token. As soon as he held it, he sensed a faint tremor in the mysterious demonic energy within him, a tremor that even his divine sense couldn't capture.

"This is a communication jade token. If you encounter danger, you can use it immediately. I have secretly sent someone to follow you. If you are in danger, someone will naturally come to your aid."

"Furthermore, as long as you safely reach Baihu City, you can rest assured. I have some people there who can provide assistance at any time."

The San Junzhu seemed indifferent.

But Li An's heart sank.

This communication jade token was indeed useful.

However, as long as he had this communication jade token, the San Junzhu could also monitor his location.

And most importantly, the tremor of the demonic energy within him caused by the jade token meant... that the Demon Sect could indeed detect the demonic energy within him.

In other words, even if he changed his appearance and tried to escape along the way, he would not be able to escape from the Demon Sect.

It might even directly bring disaster upon him.

Sure enough, the Demon Sect had chosen him, a "pig," so easily. How could they let him escape from the "pigsty" so easily?

"Thank you, Junzhu," he expressed his gratitude.

The San Junzhu left.

...

"It's another warning," Li An couldn't help but sigh.

In fact, the Demon Sect was in a state of both suspicion and vigilance towards him.

The Demon Sect couldn't confirm whether Li An had discovered the demonic energy within him.

So their moves were both overt and covert.

On the surface, the San Junzhu took care of him in various ways.

In secret, there were various hints and warnings.

If Li An hadn't discovered the demonic energy within him, then he certainly wouldn't feel these warnings and hints, and everything would be fine.

If Li An was well aware of everything, then the Demon Sect might as well be telling him directly that he was as good as dead.

No matter what, Li An couldn't escape from their grasp.

Of course, Li An believed that the Demon Sect probably thought he hadn't discovered the demonic energy, and all their actions were more of a cautious precaution.

But all of this was not important now.

The situation was clear now. He had to go to Baihu City, and it would be difficult to escape.

The strategy to break the deadlock was still to endure.

Endure until he completely refined the demonic energy within him, then he could swim in the ocean and soar in the sky.

"However, as I suspected, it seems that there is a rift between the San Junzhu and the representative of Jiang City..." Li An thought based on his probing. It was obvious that his trip to Baihu City was unexpected for the San Junzhu.

It should be the representative of the Wangye's side that unintentionally disrupted her plan.

...

At the same time.

In a secret room in the city.

"Is everything ready?"

The Gezhu Qin Xuan asked calmly.

Cai'er said, "Gezhu, please rest assured. As long as the opportunity arises... he will never return to the Treasure Pavilion alive."

Qin Xuan nodded. "The message has been secretly transmitted. Just rest assured, I will create an opportunity for you. Do things cleanly."

Cai'er nodded, but there was still a worried look on her face. "Gezhu, will our actions disrupt the Wangfu's grand plan?"

"Grand plan?" Qin Xuan's face showed a hint of mockery. "Will the Wangfu's grand plan succeed in making my son the chief appraiser?"

The loss to the Wangfu was not important to her. What was important was maintaining her own glory and wealth and arranging a good future for her son.

...

Half a month later.

The group from the Treasure Pavilion set off from Tianyang City towards Baihu City.

...

(End of this chapter)