Chapter 490: Are You a Dog? You Won't Lose Out by Being My Woman, Helian Wen's Invitation

“Has the Barbarian Race already snuck onto Immortal Ascension Island? Is this a show of force, or are they trying to threaten me?” Jiang Lan chuckled, somewhat surprised.

“The Barbarian Race has always been foolish. They probably think they can harm you with this, Young Master,” a Tributor at the Sixth Realm said.

Jiang Lan waved his hand. “There are still some clever ones among the Barbarian Race. This move seems foolish, but it’s actually an opportunity to tell everyone on Immortal Ascension Island that the Barbarian Race doesn’t respect Great Xia, and that applies even when facing me.”

The Prime Minister’s Mansion had grown powerful over the years. It seemed all-encompassing, but it had made many enemies in the shadows. There were also plenty of people who couldn’t stand it.

His personal visit here was not considered a wise move by many.

The Barbarian Race’s actions were a blatant declaration to everyone that they feared neither Great Xia nor retaliation from the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

As a result, some of those who held grudges against the Prime Minister’s Mansion would start getting ideas. It wasn’t impossible that they would secretly cooperate with the Barbarian Race.

Kong Xuan and the others fell into contemplative silence.

Jiang Lan didn’t let them give chase. Not long after he returned to Prince Zhong’s Mansion, the Fourth Prince, having heard news of the assassination attempt, rushed over to offer his urgent apologies.

They hadn’t expected someone to be so audacious as to openly try to assassinate Jiang Lan on a public street.

Although Immortal Ascension Island was home to a motley crew, no one would be foolish enough to do something like assassinating Jiang Lan to his face, earning the undying enmity of the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Shortly after the Fourth Prince arrived, You’Er also returned. She brought news that the members of the Barbarian Race who attacked Jiang Lan had fled into the barren woods and killed themselves, leaving no clues behind.

Jiang Lan wasn’t surprised by this. The Barbarian Race making a move against him was actually a good thing, as far as he was concerned.

Because he was planning to use himself as bait to lure the snakes out of their holes.

The Barbarian Race’s move had saved him some effort.

News of Jiang Lan being attacked on the street last night quickly spread throughout Immortal Ascension Island. Many were shocked and shaken. In teahouses and taverns everywhere, people were discussing it, speculating on who could have been so bold.

However, no details about the assassination attempt were leaked. The Fourth Prince had also been instructed to maintain strict confidentiality.

In Wumo City, which bordered the Demon Abyss Zone, Tantai Qing sneered coldly upon hearing the news, her eyes filled with undisguised glee at his misfortune.

“What a pity. Why wasn’t that fellow injured? It would have been best if he’d died.”

In front of her lay several Jade Scrolls, which detailed the recent movements of the younger generation from the Helian Family who had once been close with Helian Wen.

‘Since Helian Wen isn’t dead, he will definitely try to contact the people he once trusted.’

But according to her investigation, these younger members of the Helian Family hadn’t been in close contact with anyone recently.

Trying to find Helian Wen’s whereabouts was truly like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Just then, someone suddenly reported from outside the courtyard, “Miss, a beggar outside delivered a letter. He said it’s from an old acquaintance of yours.”

Hearing this, Tantai Qing was startled for a moment. Then, as if she had thought of something, her brow furrowed.

“Bring me the letter.”

“Also, keep the beggar here. Give him some money while you’re at it,” she said in a flat tone.

Soon, a sealed letter was presented to Tantai Qing. It clearly had a Restriction placed on it; if opened by force, the letter would be destroyed.

Tantai Qing looked at the familiar Restriction, the depths of her eyes turning icy and indifferent.

‘Helian Wen… It really is you,’ she muttered inwardly.

She used the same method to destroy the Restriction on the letter, then opened it.

The letter’s contents were simple. Written in the tone of an old friend, it greeted her and remarked on how she had changed over the years, seemingly with great emotion.

It then proposed a meeting at a specific location. The words seemed casual, but between the lines, they were filled with a bone-deep hatred.

Tantai Qing recognized the familiar handwriting at a glance. It was indeed Helian Wen’s. After all, the two had known each other for over ten years.

She stared at the letter, her expression blank and her eyes unwavering. After all, ever since she learned from Jiang Lan that Helian Wen was still alive, she had expected this day would come.

‘Helian Wen inviting me to meet now is definitely a Huangmen Banquet. If he wasn’t confident, why would he let me know he was still alive?’