Chapter 239 - 116: Yang Mo: The Idiot Demon Monarch Is Me?

Chapter 239: Chapter 116: Yang Mo: The Idiot Demon Monarch Is Me?

’The implications here seem... pretty significant!’

"Good! Ambitious!"

Zhao Huan stroked his beard and laughed heartily. "In that case, you shall participate in the competition between the mansions. When you have free time, come visit the Imperial Clan Court more often. Strive to unlock the secrets of the Yun Dynasty Skills as soon as possible."

"Ying Rui, Mansion Official of Prince Qin’s Mansion, accepts this command!"

Ying Rui saluted, looking quite excited.

He shot a provocative eyebrow-raise at Zhao Ci.

But after a glare from Zhao Ci, he couldn’t help but flinch and quickly looked away.

Zhao Huan nodded. "Since Ying Rui has joined a mansion, let’s conclude this Prefecture Examination. Yan, I’m leaving the matter of the Merit Library to you!"

With that,

he rose and left.

"Yes, Father Emperor!"

Zhao Yan bowed respectfully, watching as Zhao Huan and Zhao Dezhu departed together. Only then did he clear his throat and announce, "Those who did not pass the Prefecture Examination, disperse at once! Those who passed but have not joined a mansion, follow the officials to the Ministry of Personnel to receive your posts. The Mansion Officials of the eight mansions, wait where you are. In one incense stick’s time, I shall lead you into the Merit Library."

After he spoke,

most of the people began to leave.

Zhao Ci pursed his lips.

’Damn it.’

’I’m just part of the scenery again.’

He turned to glance at Zhao Yong and Zhao Xie and saw the text above their heads flickering rapidly.

They were practically smoking with envy.

This Ying Rui had joined Prince Qin’s Mansion, but Zhao Wen only had one Mansion Official under him. His attitude toward the competition between the mansions was clearly unenthusiastic.

It was a clear signal to everyone that Ying Rui would be available in the next "transfer window." But which "club" could sign this "player" would depend on their own performance.

From now until the transfer window, the Ninth Prince’s Mansion and Prince Ying’s Mansion would probably be at each other’s throats.

’To be fair,’

Zhao Ci was starting to admire Old Deng.

’His skill at stoking the flames was second to none, dangling one empty promise after another.’

He made his sons and their backers fight to the death.

Meanwhile, he sat back comfortably, reaping all the benefits.

No matter who won in the end,

the ultimate victor could only be Old Deng.

’Still, it’s not like I gained nothing.’

’At least I helped Lao Mo get back on his feet, and I found a way to help him resolve his Heart Demon.’

’That Divine Cocoon...’

’I have a good chance of getting it now.’

’And once the Merit Library opens, I’ll get my hands on the Ten Thousand Wood Roots.’

’My Hidden Dragon and Feng Chu are both about to rise!’

Zhao Ci looked over toward his own group and froze for a moment.

The Hidden Dragon was still there.

’Where did Feng Chu run off to?’

He hurried back. "Old Feng! Where’s Lao Mo?"

"Him?"

Feng Kucha chuckled. "He went to the latrine! I was worried he’d been beaten into a pulp, but he can still hold it in to use the latrine himself. I thought for sure he would’ve lost control by now!"

Zhao Yong: "???"

’Is this son of a bitch talking about me?’

"Oh..."

Zhao Ci nodded. "You guys just wait here. I’m going to the latrine too."

With that,

he stood up.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Da Yong also stood up and said sheepishly, "Your Highness! I’ll go with you. I can’t hold it in much longer either."

Zhao Ci glanced at him.

[Current Wish of Zhang Da Yong (Huangfu Song): Figure out what kind of person Zhao Ci is. Wish Completion Reward: Comprehension +100, Insight Talisman x1.]

’What is this guy really up to?’

But he didn’t refuse. He just nodded, gesturing for him to follow.

’Right now, Huangfu Song’s behavior is strange, and he might be a threat to Little Aunt Xiangzhu.’

’Judging by his wish, he’s no threat to me in the short term.’

’Keeping him by my side might help him fulfill his wish, but it’s also a good opportunity for me to probe him.’

The two of them, one walking in front of the other, arrived at the nearest latrine, but they didn’t find Yang Mo inside.

’Something’s not right.’

A thought flashed through Zhao Ci’s mind, and he quickened his pace in a specific direction.

"Your Highness? Your Highness! Wait for me!"

Zhang Da Yong was in the middle of relieving himself. Seeing Zhao Ci suddenly walk off, he grew anxious, forcefully used his energy to cut the flow, and pulled up his pants to follow.

A moment later,

he followed Zhao Ci into the Kai Fu Stele Forest.

Just as he expected, he found Yang Mo.

At that moment, Yang Mo was arguing with a Junior Official from the Imperial Clan Court, a hammer in one hand and a chisel in the other.

"Lord Yang, this name can’t just be erased. You need to come with the Tenth Prince so we can confirm his consent. Then we have to draft a document and have Prince Gong affix his seal for it to be effective."

"The Tenth Prince has already agreed! It doesn’t need to be so troublesome!"

"Lord Yang, this is against regulations. At the very least, allow me to report to Prince Gong first."

"I’ll take full responsibility."

"Lord Yang... Hey! Why are you trying to force your way in?"

The Junior Official grew angry. He grabbed the back of Yang Mo’s collar, and a Divine Pattern faintly appeared as his True Qi condensed into a chain that bound him.

Divine Treasure Second Layer!

No matter how much Yang Mo struggled, he couldn’t break free.

And so,

he felt even more defeated. This man had been calling him "Lord Yang" one moment, only to turn around and discipline him the next.

’I really am a good-for-nothing.’

’I might never reach this Junior Official’s level of cultivation in my entire life.’

’He only called me "Lord Yang" out of respect for the Tenth Prince’s Mansion. It was just empty pleasantries.’

"That’s enough!"

Zhao Ci shook his head, stepped forward, and took the hammer and chisel from Yang Mo. He turned to the Junior Official and said apologetically, "We’ve been watching the fights for too long, so our heads are a little muddled. Please don’t take offense."

’Don’t be fooled by the fact that this man is just a Junior Official in the Imperial Clan Court; his status isn’t low at all.’

’You have to understand, anyone who can hold a position in the Imperial Clan Court is a member of the Zhao Clan.’

’If they perform well, they can be promoted from clerk to official, bypassing the imperial examinations entirely. Besides the Prefecture Examination, it’s the only other path to becoming an official directly.’

’They’re all here to pad their resumes. You can’t get in without some serious backing.’

’Otherwise, what kind of Junior Official would be at the Divine Treasure Second Layer?’

The Junior Official didn’t want to make enemies. Seeing the person in charge arrive, he quickly smiled. "Your Highness! We were just following procedure. I apologize for any offense. Please don’t take it to heart."

"I won’t."

Zhao Ci smiled. "We’ll be leaving now."