survival in the wilderness

Since his appearance at the banquet, Lin Yan has been wandering around Dongli Imperial City under the name of Xiao Wuchang, and has successfully caught the attention of all parties.

She is the protector of the Heavenly Palace, and her strength is unpredictable. Due to her status, there is an endless stream of people coming to see her every day.

Lin Yan was not surprised at all when he saw Zong Pingliang again five days later.

Zong Pingliang brought heavy gifts and came to express his gratitude on behalf of the Crown Prince.

"Smiling Protector, the Crown Prince is busy with affairs and is unable to come in person. Please forgive me. This is a thank you gift prepared by the Crown Prince himself. If you hadn't helped me, I wouldn't have been able to get away so easily. The Crown Prince is very grateful and has specially ordered me to send you a gift to express my gratitude. Please accept it."

Lin Yan didn't refuse anyone who came. He was already helping, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to accept some thanks.

"Mr. Zong is here in person. I understand the prince's intentions. Sir, please sit down. I have one more thing to ask you, sir."

Zong Pingliang sat down obediently and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "For someone as powerful as the Xiao Dharma Protector, you can just talk about anything if you want. Asking for advice is out of the question."

"Then I'm welcome." Lin Yan smiled, "I just arrived in the imperial city and heard that the Dongli royal family has special blood power. I can't tell the truth from the false. I am even more curious. Mr. Zong can help me solve my doubts. ?”

Zong Pingliang smiled politely, "This is a well-known thing. Everyone has their own judgment. Whether you believe it or not depends on your personal judgment. It's hard for others to comment."

Lin Yan said with a smile: "Mr. Zong's words are really funny. What he said is as if he didn't say it. I took the liberty to ask. I shouldn't ask like this. I am a straightforward person and speak directly. Please don't blame me sir."

"No matter where, the Laughing Protector has helped the Prince's Mansion a lot. If there is any need in the future, the Prince's Mansion will definitely help as much as it can."

Lin Yan immediately said: "It just so happens that I need help with something right now. Mr. Zong won't think that I am trying to repay a favor."

"The Laughing Protector is straightforward. The Crown Prince has spoken. If I can help, I will definitely help."

"Tiangong has a batch of supplies delivered to Pingyang County and was intercepted. We have found out where the goods are, and we would like to ask the prince to help."

Lin Yan handed over the records. This batch of goods included grain, cloth, porcelain and glassware. It was very large and had been intercepted for half a month. If it continued to be delayed, the losses would be heavy.

Li Zhao took the initiative to send it to his door. How could Tiangong not use it?

Zong Pingliang really didn't expect that Tiangong really needed help. After reading the record carefully, he considered it and said: "This matter is complicated and requires the prince to personally review it."

"I understand, it's Tiangong's intention to ask you to go back and help me with your words."

As expected, Ye Xinghui knew how to handle things and had already prepared a heavy gift. Lin Yan handed it over directly to Zong Pingliang.

After they left, Ye Xinghui reported: "The gifts sent by the prince are very expensive and are rare items. Here is the gift list. Please take a look at it."

Lin Yan waved his hand, "You can handle these matters. You need to worry more about the daily affairs of Tiangong. Zong Pingliang took the initiative to come to your door today. I will help you. From now on, you can decide the detailed affairs of Tiangong by yourself. By the way, keep Tiangong in the imperial city The person in charge called me and asked me to come with me to visit the Prince's Mansion."

Ye Xinghui couldn't reveal her identity, and she couldn't stay for a long time. Things in Tiangong had to go according to plan.

Late at night a few days later, Lin Yan and Lan Yue visited the Crown Prince's Mansion again.

This time their destination was clear, heading straight to the strange courtyard discovered by Lan Yue.

It was late at night, quiet and dark, and the two of them completely blended into the night.

I went in smoothly without encountering any obstacles, which was incredible.

The two of them searched the small yard but found nothing.

Lin Yan didn't believe in evil and kicked the stool next to him. The scene in front of me changed, completely different from what I saw just now.

"What happened?" She was startled. "Lan Yue, what did you do?" Lan Yue: "...I didn't do anything. You kicked me and the stool moved."

After the two looked at each other, they searched the yard again.

The moment he saw Venus, Lin Yan almost cried with joy. For him, the Sun Alliance sent many people, and it took many years, but they still couldn't find anyone.

At this moment, all the efforts came to fruition.

Jin Xing was shocked when she saw Lin Yan and couldn't figure out why she suddenly appeared.

"Long time no see, it's really easy to find me." Lin Yan spoke first, his voice neither sad nor happy, "Can't you recognize him?"

Jin Xing subconsciously said: "You can recognize it even if it turns into ashes."

"What a coincidence, so am I." Lin Yan looked at Jin Xing. His situation didn't look good. He was imprisoned in a small dark room and looked slovenly. He didn't have the slightest sparkle of the god back then.

"You've hidden it so deeply. It's been thirteen years since you escaped. How have you been these past years?"

Jin Xing smiled bitterly, "As you can see, prisoners live like prisoners. Why bother to find me?"

"What do you say?"

"To tell you the truth, as soon as I escaped, I was so filled with hatred that I wanted to tear you into pieces and destroy everything in the wasteland, especially the Sun Alliance."

At this point, Jin Xing paused, "It was this hatred that made me return to the Dongli Dynasty without hesitation and find the crown prince."

Lin Yan waited quietly. After a while, he continued and reminded, "And then he was imprisoned? I am standing in front of you now. This is an opportunity."

"Yeah, human nature is unpredictable. Walking from one cage to another."

Compared to the current cage, Venus sometimes couldn't help but think that it would be more comfortable in the Sun Alliance's prison.

He underestimated Li Zhao and gave himself a dark prison. Every day in this small space, no one spoke or communicated. As time passed, he was left with only despair.

"Tell me, why did Li Zhao imprison you?" This was what Lin Yan couldn't understand. Why did Li Zhao go to such trouble and what was the value of Venus?

"It's okay if you don't want to say it. No need to say more about what I'm doing here. You should understand."

Jin Xing is a smart person, capable of bending and stretching, and assesses the situation. Lin Yan feels that there are some things that don't need to be said, as they both know each other well.

"Don't rush to take action yet, let me think about what to say." Jin Xing knew very well that Lin Yan came to kill him, but he didn't want to die yet.

After a while, he whispered: "A secret in exchange for my life."

"That depends on what kind of secret it is."

"Take me away, and I'll tell you why Li Zhao imprisoned me. And one thing I can guarantee is that nothing about the wasteland has been mentioned so far."

"Your credibility is gone. As long as I kill you, all hidden dangers will be solved."

Jin Xing was a little anxious, "Believe me once, I know that I have no room for bargaining now, but even when a person is about to die, his words are good. I have no reason to deceive you. You are my only chance to be rescued, and I will not take it." Let’s bet on this.”

"Don't be in a hurry to kill me. I really have a big secret. As long as you take me away, I will definitely tell you everything."

Jin Xing was really anxious. After being imprisoned for many years, Lin Yan was his only chance. The last life-saving straw, he would grab it no matter what.