Volume 5: The Case of the Five Kings Fighting the Dragon Chapter 135: Treasure Pavilion
Early the next morning, Duan Ming, Xing Qianqiu and Li Waner left the Mirror Division's headquarters.
Xing Qianqiu originally wanted to arrange for someone to send Li Waner back to the capital. After all, the situation in Cambrian City was still quite tense at the moment.
It is not safe for Li Waner to stay here.
But Li Waner disagreed. According to Li Waner, with her here, communication with the princes would be easier.
If Li Waner leaves, Duan Ming's reputation as "the most lame old man in the world" and Xing Qianqiu's reputation as "Commander of the Mirror Division" alone may not be able to give face to these princes.
Duan Ming and Xing Qianqiu also understood this and had no choice but to agree.
After leaving the Mirror Division station, the three of them came to the Treasure Pavilion together. They first had to determine what the dragon-patterned stone sculpture was.
However, what surprised Duan Ming and the others was that the Zhenbao Pavilion at this moment was not only guarded by the Zhenbao Pavilion itself, but also people sent by the five princes, with three floors inside and three outside, and the protection was very tight.
In other words, I'm afraid that except for the palace, most places can't compare to the defense here.
However, the people sent by the five princes were not in harmony with each other. They always winked and glared at each other, and sometimes even made gestures.
"Who are you!" As soon as they saw Duan Ming and the others, everyone looked at them nervously and aimed their weapons at Duan Ming and the others.
"Commander Xing Qianqiu of the Mirror Division is here to investigate the case." Xing Qianqiu said as he took out the badge from his waist and handed it to the person in front.
Unexpectedly, this person did not even take the badge, but said in a deep voice: "Do you have my prince's token?"
"This... no." Xing Qianqiu was stunned for a moment and shook his head.
"No one without my prince's badge is allowed to enter." The soldier said solemnly.
"Shit, you're talking nonsense." At this moment, another soldier came out and said to Xing Qianqiu: "It's okay if you have the title of my prince."
"That, neither." Xing Qianqiu shook his head.
"What about my family?" "Where is my family?" several other soldiers also asked.
Duan Ming and the others had black lines on their heads and shook their heads: "We don't have the prince's reputation."
"Then I'm sorry, I can't get in." A soldier sighed and shook his head.
"What? Isn't it easy to carry out His Majesty's will here?" Duan Ming asked doubtfully.
"Sorry, we don't know His Majesty's will, we only know His Majesty's badge." A soldier said.
"...Okay." Duan Ming and Xing Qianqiu ignored it and shook their heads.
"Hey, are the two brothers here? The princess is also here." At this moment, a voice came over, and Duan Ming and Xing Qianqiu turned around and saw that it was Li Daxu.
"Brother Li, why are you here?" Duan Ming asked.
"Hey, the prince guessed that you would probably come to investigate the dragon-patterned stone carvings today, so he deliberately asked me to take a look." Li Daxu said with a smile: "I didn't expect that the prince would guess it right."
While talking, Li Daxu walked to the front of the Treasure Pavilion, and the team on the far right showed his badge: "Is it okay this time?"
"General Li." Several soldiers nodded repeatedly and moved out of the way.
"Brothers, you have to take this road. You won't be allowed to pass through the other four roads." Li Daxu said to Duan Ming and the others with a smile.
Duan Ming and the others didn't say much, and followed Li Daxu into the Treasure Pavilion.
"Our protection is too good," Duan Ming said as he walked inside.
"Haha, I was shocked." Li Daxu said with a smile: "Actually, this is also because I have no choice. After all, this dragon pattern stone sculpture is now more than just a stone sculpture, it represents the face of all the princes."
"If it's damaged by someone with bad intentions or stolen, that's a big problem."
"That's it." Duan Ming nodded.
"But these newcomers are too, each and every one of them has great eyesight. Brother Duan and Brother Xing dare to stop them." Li Daxe smiled and said: "Wait until I go back to educate them!"
"Newcomer?" Xing Qianqiu looked at Li Daxe in confusion.
"Oh, you may not know." Li Daxu smiled and said: "Every time the Five Dynasties Saints are held, the princes will bring new recruits. Firstly, to see the world and see how they compare with the recruits of other princes. Secondly,
I came here to see if I can find some useful talents."
"In addition, since the princes have left the territory they are guarding, the defense power of the territory will inevitably become weaker. Therefore, the princes will also leave most of their forces at the border to avoid problems."
"I see." Duan Ming nodded: "By the way, Brother Li, you princes have stayed here for so long, aren't you worried about changes on the border?"
"Hehe, you can rest assured about this." Li Daxu smiled and said: "If there is a problem on the border, the imperial city will send people to notify it. Moreover, if there is a problem, the generals who stay in the territory will also find ways to contact the princes as soon as possible."
"In previous years, each Five Dynasties Holy Meeting lasted for more than a month. Firstly, there are many things to report, and secondly, it is also a holiday for all the princes."
"So, before the dragon-patterned stone sculpture appeared this time, the relationship between the princes was quite good."
"No, this is it." As he spoke, Li Daxu led Duan Ming and the others to a spacious hall. The bright sunlight shone through the windows into the house, making it extremely bright.
Right in the center of the hall, a stone sculpture half a meter high stands there. The stone sculpture is like a bright ruby. The huge and ferocious dragon head is lifelike. The scales on the dragon's body are clearly distinct, and it looks as if it will come to life at any time.
It flies out to select people and devour them.
"It's exquisite." Duan Ming looked at the dragon-patterned stone carving in front of him and said softly: "No, do you think this is something unearthed naturally?"
"Look, you don't believe it either." Li Daxu said, "I'm telling you..."
At this point, Li Daxu's voice suddenly became quieter, he looked around and said softly: "I heard that once there was a dragon causing trouble in Cambrian City, and it was surrendered by a powerful man and sealed in a piece of jade."
"This dragon-patterned stone sculpture is said to be the piece of jade that sealed the dragon, so it looks like a living thing!"
"Haha, sure enough." Duan Ming shook his head: "Where there are things, there are legends."
"Mr. Duan, do you think this legend is true or false?" Li Waner looked at Duan Ming.
"It doesn't matter whether it is true or not, as long as there is a possibility that it is true." Duan Ming said solemnly: "The person who arranged this situation has no hope that this statement will be believed, as long as there is such a statement.
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"Mr. Duan means..." Xing Qianqiu said in a deep voice: "This is just an introduction, as long as it can provoke conflicts among the five kings."
