Chapter 195: Chapter 195

Early the next morning, a subordinate came to report to Mr. Nicholas with excitement, "We got it, it really was the Imperial Court that took action."

Mr. Nicholas’s spirit lifted: "Tell me."

None of the Nine Swords of Sword Mountain were hard-boned people, and there were many cruel tortures in the Cultivation World that would make ordinary people’s hairs stand on end when they heard about them.

After listening, Mr. Nicholas fell into deep thought.

It was basically the same as his own estimation. He could infer that the one who attacked the Broken-Star Sect was the old Officiant behind the nine people. However, there were also places where his own judgment was different: it was not the Guardian Hall, but the Horizon Bureau?

Since when did the Horizon Bureau start doing serious work?

He then asked, "What about the female bandit?"

"She refuses to speak, but she is tough." The subordinate took out an item: "This was found on her."

Mr. Nicholas took it over. It was a thin booklet with some notes inside, one of which read: "Qiankun Internal Sphere carried by Prince Henry," with a reward of 200,000 Spirit Jade.

Mr. Nicholas’s face changed, and he took the booklet and immediately went to see Prince Henry.

Prince Henry looked at the booklet with a puzzled heart: "This Qiankun Internal Sphere is a rare treasure passed down from my great-grandfather, and very few people know about this treasure in my hands - who would be so bold as to offer a reward for my treasure?"

Mr. Nicholas slowly explained, "In the Eight Desolates, there has always been a mysterious and strange organization called Salome Tower, like an invisible giant monster, stretching its tentacles everywhere.

Salome Tower would post various rewards, and each of its ’tower minions’ had such a booklet, recording the rewards in the tower on their own.

If the reward is completed, the entry will be automatically crossed out in the booklet."

"Upon completion of the reward, not only can you get the selected bonus, but you can also accumulate merit in the tower and gain power in the tower, and you can call upon different numbers of tower minions."

"Your Highness, it seems that we thought wrong before, our opponent is not Adonis Dunn and Abner Lane, nor is it this mysterious old Officiant, our opponent, I’m afraid, is the entire Horizon Bureau!"

Prince Henry was astonished, "Have they gone mad? How many benefits do I give them every year?"

However, Mr. Nicholas shook his head, pressing his finger on the booklet, "All the benefits Your Highness has given over the years, together, are less than 200,000 Spirit Jade!"

"Moreover, such a reward, as long as it is completed, can immediately gain great merit and become a pivotal figure in Salome Tower! Salome Tower’s power is not only in our Wood Dynasty!"

"The higher-ups of the Horizon Bureau are very likely to have reached a consensus: let’s work together to bring down Your Highness! This mysterious old Officiant is probably just an agent they pushed out. By then, not only will the reward of Salome Tower be theirs, but the task of confiscating Henry Mansion will most likely fall into the hands of the Horizon Bureau!"

"The accumulation of the Henry Mansion over tens of thousands of years and the huge rewards of Salome Tower are far greater than the benefits Your Highness has given over the years!"

Prince Henry stopped talking and accepted Mr. Nicholas’s judgment. He slowly sat down and asked in a deep voice, "So what should we do now?"

Mr. Nicholas said, "Your Highness, the arrow is on the string, we have to move faster and rise up as soon as possible!"

"As for the Horizon Bureau, I have my own way to deal with it. Their minions have been cut off, and we should be able to delay them for a while."

Prince Henry clenched his teeth, his eyes filled with a hint of madness, "Fine!"

Adonis Dunn came out of the Imperial City, rubbing his swollen forehead, feeling endlessly tired.

For several consecutive days, he had been wrangling with the ministers in the Court, and he was extremely angry at heart. The Court had already become , but it was still extremely difficult to implement some good policies. Those fellows were only concerned about their own interests and were constantly obstructing his new policies.

On the Imperial Court, Lord Dunn felt quite isolated and helpless.

"Alas..." He heaved a sigh, the carriage swayed, and Adonis Dunn took the opportunity to take a nap. When he arrived at his doorstep, the housekeeper approached and reported, "Master Lane is here."

Adonis Dunn rallied his spirits and met Abner Lane, jokingly saying, "Give me some good news, or I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold on."

Abner Lane couldn’t help but laugh, "With your iron body, how could those petty men in the court break you down?"

He made a joke and immediately took out a document, "Sir, it’s good news indeed."

Adonis Dunn took a look and his expression changed slightly, "That Owen Bertram again?"

Abner Lane nodded, "Please read on, sir."

Adonis Dunn read it carefully, but his brow furrowed.

This document was written by Owen Bertram after he was captured by the Nine Swords of Sword Mountain.

Adonis Dunn pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you think we can trust him? If we put our trust in him wrongly, the Guardian Hall... I’m afraid it will be over.

Both of us will inevitably suffer fierce impeachment in the Court, and as for the new policy, it would be even more impossible to mention it.

This is gambling all we have!"

Abner Lane had a somewhat warlike determination, "What other chances do you think we have, sir? Owen Bertram also said that he has made arrangements, but the opportunity is fleeting. Once Prince Henry reacts, all our previous efforts will be wasted, and it will be impossible to have such a good opportunity again in the future."

Adonis Dunn was still unable to make the decision, but Abner Lane said, "If you agree, I’ll go myself this time!"

Adonis Dunn felt relieved that he still had a comrade with the same aspirations. He would not have been able to hold on if it weren’t for Abner Lane’s support.

He pondered for a moment and asked again, "How sure are you?"

Abner Lane gave a casual smile, "Prince Henry is known to be treacherous! I am prepared to go, even if Owen Bertram’s plan does not work, I will rely on my own strength to capture Prince Henry and force out the evidence of his rebellion!"

Adonis Dunn’s face changed dramatically, "Why go to such lengths!?"

Abner Lane meant that if Owen Bertram’s method did not work, he would personally act to arrest Prince Henry and interrogate him, and he would surely get the evidence of rebellion!

This was a "mutual destruction" with Prince Henry - without any evidence, directly arresting a Vassal King would cause even Abner Lane to face death afterward.

It could even implicate his entire family!

However, Abner Lane looked calm, "The new policy and Guardian Hall are at the most critical moment, and if we do not advance, we will retreat! At this point, a step back would mean total collapse - our aspirations with you, and the entire Wood Dynasty, are on the verge of being destroyed!"

No wonder Adonis Dunn was joking that he could hardly hold on.

Adonis Dunn showed solemn respect, Abner Lane had bet everything he had!

Abner Lane pretended to be relaxed, "Don’t worry too much, sir. Maybe Owen Bertram’s method will work."

"Alright!" Adonis Dunn finally nodded, "We have no choice but to succeed or die; we will trust Owen Bertram this time. If we fail, I will accompany you on the road to the Yellow Springs!"

If it succeeds, the Guardian Hall can be opened nine times to break the game, and the funds needed for the new policy can also be generated from the confiscated property of Prince Henry.