Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 364 - 307: Let’s See Who Dares to Go! (Request for Monthly Tickets)

While Chen Yuan was making arrangements for the Dragon Breeding Clan and the Northern Sea Dragon Girl, preparing a new abode for the latter,

On the other side, in the northeast direction of Jingguan City, there was a sizable mansion. Its ornate eaves and upturned corners were covered in white snow, and the crimson tiles set against the green added a unique charm to the landscape.

This was where North City Jin Family was established!

In the Jin Family’s backyard stood an antiquely elegant loft, its hall front swept by wind and snow. At the doorway, a clear pond lay, with a rockery guiding lively water flow preventing the pond from frosting over. The falling snowflakes were caught by the mouths of fish, stirring gentle ripples and sounds.

At this moment, in the sky amidst the swirling snow, a pair of sharp, amber eagle eyes moved restlessly, their pupils reflecting the mirrored image of this courtyard.

A large black eagle, its black feathers unfurling in the wind, circled above the courtyard, overseeing every movement within.

Suddenly, a startling twang of a bowstring resounded, followed by a flash of light that sped past like lightning piercing through the wind and snow. With a "puff," feathers scattered, accompanied by a mournful cry.

The eagle plummeted, crashing onto a patch of soft snow within the courtyard. Its wings flapped, struggling to take flight again, but its body staggered, and blood oozed from the feathers on its underside, staining the snow beneath with startling red as it let out a rapid, pained chirp.

"Creeeak"

"Creeeak"

The sound of footsteps in the snow came just in time. A black boot stepped into the snowy area, approaching the struggling eagle. A large hand swiftly extended, grabbed the neck, and with a twist, a crisp snapping of bones was heard, marking the demise of the eagle.

"Hmph, Sky Patrol Eagle."

The gaze shifted upwards, revealing a man dressed in black tight-fitting attire, with a Jade belt around his waist, leopard-patterned trim around his face, displaying disdain.

Having killed the Sky Patrol Eagle, he casually conjured a flame to dispose of the body, then quickly made his way toward the loft.

Passing through the corridor, Chen Yuan entered through a side door, thudded up the stairs, and then respectfully bowed towards a bamboo curtain covering a certain direction, his tone one of discontent,

"Heir, the Sky Patrol Eagles from the Government Administrative Office of Jiannan Road have been dispatched. It seems they are keeping us under surveillance,"

"This is too much from the Colonel. You are the Heir of the royal mansion, and it’s been a whole day without any appearance from them, and yet they’ve sent someone to monitor us. This is completely unacceptable."

"They are clearly not putting you and the Royal Beiliang Mansion in their eyes!"

The man spoke with strong subjective emotions.

Meanwhile, on the other side, with the bamboo curtain as a backdrop, sat a figure, legs crossed, back turned.

Through the gaps, the figure could be seen wearing a dark silver Python Robe with meticulously detailed patterns. His posture was erect, his hair fastidious, tucked into a white Jade Crown, exuding nobility with an air of authority that came from years of high position.

In front of the figure was a small square table, with a small red stove atop, from which water bubbled and vapor wreathed, filling the entire room with an invigorating tea aroma.

The clear sound of a clash was heard as the person behind the curtain lifted the tea lid, which clinked against the rim. The head moved slightly, a breath was blown, and then a voice slowly rose,

"I hear your cousin, the Family Head of this household, has just been invited to Yunding Mountain by the Government Administrative Office!"

At these words, the middle-aged man in the black tight-fitting attire, with leopard-patterned trim around his eyes, instantly responded, his face showing dissatisfaction.

"Your Highness, indeed it is so. The subordinate has said that being able to accommodate the Heir is our Jin Family’s fortune. How can the Family Head leave at such a time? The Colonel should have refused, but my cousin, being faint-hearted, asked me to extend an apology to Your Highness, claiming he would return shortly after the visit, and hopes Your Highness will not hold it against him."

Indeed, this man was the cousin of the Jin Family Master, named Jin Taiyuan, who had wandered the Worldly society years ago and, after leaving Shu and experiencing several twists and turns, became a Guest in service to the King of Beiliang. This visit was orchestrated by him, bringing the Heir of Beiliang and his entourage to stay at the Jin Family.

Being a Guest of the royal mansion, he was naturally aware of stories such as Vice Minister Wu and others suffering defeat at the hands of the Colonel in Shu territory. It seemed that the Heir had trouble getting along with them, so he had to be careful in his position.

"This is a trivial matter; there is no need to explain it to me."

"I’m sure that Colonel won’t trouble him over such a small issue. If he does, then I have misjudged that Colonel," the Heir of Beiliang said with a dismissive tone, exuding an unhurried demeanor. Through the gaps in the bamboo curtain, it could be seen that the corners of the Heir’s mouth were slightly raised when he spoke.

Then he set down his tea cup and spoke slowly, "Let’s not talk about this matter for now. How is the task I entrusted to you coming along?"

Jin Taiyuan, with leopard-patterned trim around his face, revealed a smile of self-congratulation, "In response to the Heir, the subordinate has already dispatched people to distribute invitations, sending them to notable families using my name, inviting them to visit the Jin Family tomorrow to celebrate my return home. Moreover, servants have reported that upon receiving the invitations, these families were quite courteous in their replies, promising to visit tomorrow without fail."

Laughing, there was a wild and disdainful look in his eye, "I guess those fellow are smart. The Heir graced Jingguan City with your presence yesterday and stayed in our Jin Family residence. They must have received the news. Upon getting the invitations, they must be eagerly looking forward to seeing Your Highness."

"Your Highness’ status is unparalleled. While these people may hold respect in Jingguan City, they are nothing in front of Your Highness. For Your Highness to stoop down is commendable in itself," Jin Taiyuan remarked.

While Jin Taiyuan appeared brash and uncouth, with vulgar language and an arrogant demeanor, like a rough man, his words, filled with frequent flattery, were slickly handled.

However, his words were not without merit. The Royal Beiliang Mansion boasted that it had three thousand Guests under its command, possessing formidable strength. The Liangzhou Iron Cavalry was an elite and fierce force that struck terror into the Western Regions Barbarians. As the Heir of Beiliang, the identity and status he represented were indeed beyond the comparison of a few families in the small Jingguan City.