Chapter 520 - The meeting

Chapter 514

/*unedited*/

Shadow Squad secret building headquarters, Yi city main branch

It was already late in the afternoon and the people inside the building are already going out. Some would take out their flying swords and fly while others would use their own magical carriage. For those who are not powerful enough or rich enough, they would just walk to the roadside and enjoy the scenery surrounding the office building.

In most of the employee's conjecture, they are working for a huge business company called SSJishu. This is the trademark of the Shadow Squad buildings. The SS is the code of the company, for example, SSFuzhwang, YingjianSS, or SDiannaoS, etc.

As long as SS initial are in the name of the company, it is a branch of the Shadow Squad. Plus they put a special array in the name of the company that any agents would see it when they use their spiritual sense signature while scanning the name.

Some workers have already left the building, while others just idle around trying to relax after a day of work. Unknown to them, a figure stealthily enters the premises of the building through the roof access.

The figure's movement was too quiet, plus with the use of stealth suit, he just merges with his surroundings and vanished.

Meanwhile, inside a small room, six people are discussing something when that figure appears by the door.

Knock! Knock!

When the people inside heard the knocking they were all surprised and immediately became on guard. Then the door slowly opens to reveal a handsome face.

Upon seeing this face, everyone inside the room heaves a sigh of relief. They all knew who this young master is. It's the 12th prince of the Wu kingdom, Ben Wu. Ben Wu looks young dashing with his blue robe and dark red cape. He looks like a hero that came to the room to meet the lady.

Seeing his appearance, 2 of the three women in the room has a dreamy look on their faces.

Well, no one can blame them; Ben Wu is a 35-year-old handsome young man with vast potential and powerful background.

He has been coming in and out of the company for the past few weeks in search of the general. Hence many are familiar with his figure.

"Ah, Princess Li… I have been looking for you…" he said with a happy expression on his face.

Although the face of Qian Li in the group looks cold and intimidating, Ben Wu is confident that he can tow that frozen heart of hers and make her submissive to his charms.

Although he was not successful these past few days, that is because he is unable to meet her. However, now that he can see her more often, he will try his best to work his charms to woo the girl.

"What do you want? I have no time for your childishness…" Qian Li bluntly said in a cold tone.

"Get, out! We are discussing something important." She said dismissively.

When Ben Wu heard her sharp and cold words, the corner of his mouth twitches a little. He heard that she is an uncouth woman and didn't care for any civilities with others, but he never expected her to be so blunt and outright rude.

"Hehe… Don't worry about me, just talk. I will just sit here on the side." Ben Wu said as he casually sits on the swiveling chair behind the desk.

Everyone gasped in disbelief at what is happening.

They knew the temperament of the General. If she got angered, she would just smack anyone flying. She hated those people who could not get her intention or very dense. Hence they are always on their toes whenever she visited. But the prince's change in attitude seems a bit… forced. It was as if he is trying to match her way of thinking.

Qian Li look at the guy who just went to sit on the chair and casually smiled at her.

When she was looking at Ben Wu just gave her a perfunctory smile.

"Two can play at this game… you came at me coldly, I'll just not follow your wishes… Let's see you drop the civilities on me." Ben Wu thought as he secretly smirks.

Although the man seems arrogant and is teasing her, Qian Li is also not a person who does not know the civilities between nobles. Hence, she just gritted her teeth and look at the five people in front of her.

"All of you guys are dismissed for now. We'll continue tomorrow." She said while putting down the file and standing from her seat.

"We will be off then… manager…" they said as the group left.

When only the two are left in the room, Prince Ben Wu gave Qian Li a satisfied smile on his face.

"You've been treating me coldly ever since we first met… I wonder if I offended you or something, Princess Li?" he asked with a gentle smile on his face.

Qian Li didn't answer back but just stood in front of the desk while looking at the man. She is currently contemplating how to deal with this annoying guy. But then she shook her head as if trying to dismiss the thought that just came to her mind.

Unbeknownst to her, below the desk, Prince Ben Wu has already opened a small bottle and has is currently holding his breath. The scent from that bottle slowly drifted to the air and while Qian Li seems to be contemplating something, it has already covered the room.

"Princess Li, I want to discuss with you my proposal… I am here to propose a married to you. But before you react, I want you to listen to me first." Prince ben Wu said as he stood from his seat.

He then took out a parchment of paper and gave it to Qian Li.

"This is what I can offer you…" he said with a gentle smile.

He slowly and carefully looks at Qian Li's beautiful face and her curvy body along with her attractive features. The fire in his heart was suddenly ignited as he could not wait anymore and wanted to act upon his plans.

But of course, he will not do it in this place. He would still have a lot of time after that thing took effect. In his mind, he is already imagining the benefit he would get after taking responsibility for what will happen next.

The scent inside the bottle is a very potent drug that he got from the reclusive and greatest alchemist group in the kingdom Wu.

He purposely got this thing in an attempt to gather power by marrying influential women from other clans. So far, he has gotten around 3 of them and he has already promised a betrothal to them. And now he is eyeing this special woman to be his 1st official wife, a royal princess by blood and an influential figure at the same time.

If his plans would succeed he might be able to get his hands on the greatest city in the empire, the Shin city.

With that in mind, he didn't hesitate to act out his plan upon chancing the opportunity right at this moment.

The bottle of scent he just used is called Memory Powder. It was supposed to be an aphrodisiac at first but was discovered that it didn't work as it was intended, but instead, it can actually wipe out a portion of one's memory about 30 minutes from the time that the drug took effect, and then using one's spiritual sense, they can change that memory into something they wanted.

When he discovers this bottled scent, he immediately investigated the maker and upon finding that it's just a lowly failure of an alchemist, he took all of the bottles and dispose of the guy. Hence he can keep this thing as his own secret weapon.

But of course, there is a drawback to this thing, it cannot work if one's cultivation is higher than the user even for a tiny bit. And if the user is not proficient with using his spiritual sense signature, then the effect would also be minimum.

Suddenly he discovers that Qian Li wobbled for a while and a wicked smile appeared on his face. He knew that the drug was a success. It was truly a wondrous drug and is undetectable.

Then not long later, Qian Li's expression turns grim as she looks at Ben Wu angrily.

"Just sleep and after this everything would be fine…" Ben Wu said calmly while waiting for Qian Li to lose consciousness.

When eyes were about to close, she suddenly muttered.

"Pro… protection… act… activate."

This made Ben Wu felt a bit confused, but then before he could react, the armband of Qian Li reacted, and immediately pieces of shiny metal flew out of them and covered her whole body in a flash.

The panic in Ben Wu's face became evident as he tried to catch those metal pieces and prevent them from covering the body of his prey. However, it was too late…

He soon can see a silver metallic figure lying on the ground.

"Damn it! Damn it! I was too close! I didn't expect that this woman still has her tricks." He shouted as he looks at the figure and sent a kick towards her in his anger.

Clang!

The sound of his foot hitting the armor of Qian Li reverberated through the room.

But then before he can react, his eyes suddenly went wide his disbelief.