Five days later, in the Ministry of Rites.
"Chengqian, where have you been these past few days?"
Seeing his son suddenly appear, Wu Lingtian was filled with excitement!
To be honest, he had genuinely feared for his son's safety.
After all, it was only through this young man that he could envision a path to liberation from the Cao family.
"Father, I inadvertently stumbled upon a hidden realm!"
"After several days of exploration, I reaped considerable rewards!"
"The greatest of which is a sacred-level inheritance!"
His words were a mixture of truth and exaggeration, strategically omitting certain details.
Indeed, there was a sacred-level inheritance within that hidden realm.
However, the most valuable item was a low-level imperial weapon, the Demon Suppressing Tower!
"A sacred-level inheritance? What tier is it?"
"Peak level!"
Wu Lingtian's eyes sparkled with excitement!
Did this mean that soon, their Wu family would boast a peak-level sacred expert?
"Excellent, excellent!"
At this moment, Wu Lingtian was utterly ecstatic!
Yet, he soon adopted a more earnest tone: "Chengqian, although you have encountered a remarkable opportunity, do not grow complacent!"
"After all, cultivation is akin to navigating upstream; without progress, one regresses!"
"Rest assured, Father, I am fully aware!"
Satisfied, Wu Lingtian nodded; this son was indeed a source of comfort!
"Very well!"
"Now, judging by your demeanor, it seems you have other matters to attend to. If that is the case, go and take care of them!"
"Thank you, Father!"
With those words, Wu Chengqian's figure vanished from sight!
Given his speed, it was clear he had made significant progress in his strength!
"This boy…"
Though lacking concrete evidence, Wu Lingtian was certain that his son had gone to see his mother!
And indeed, that was the case!
Outside the Cao family palace.
"Gurgle—"
"Gurgle—"
Moments after the sound resonated, a slender figure cautiously approached!
"Mother—"
Hiding in the shadows, Wu Chengqian was overwhelmed with excitement, and without hesitation, he rushed to embrace Qin Yunmeng!
Yet before his arms could close around her, Qin Yunmeng slipped away!
"What…"
Wu Chengqian was left dumbfounded!
Such a situation was beyond his imagination!
Despite not having returned to his birthplace yet, Qin Yunmeng had never rejected his embraces before!
What was happening today?
"Chengqian, Cao Wenbin is an exceedingly perceptive individual; if I were to associate with another man, he would surely notice!"
Hearing this explanation, Wu Chengqian let out a sigh of relief!
Fortunately, his mother had not betrayed him!
It seemed he had been overly anxious!
"Do not be afraid; it is merely a trace of scent! I possess a hundred methods to eliminate it!"
"If all else fails, we can abandon the undercover operation!"
At that moment, Wu Chengqian felt a surge of exhilaration!
Simultaneously, snippets of short stories he had read in his previous life flashed through his mind!
Those plotlines…
But just as he was about to approach Qin Yunmeng, a chilling voice pierced his ears!
"If I recall correctly, you are the Third Prince, are you not?"
"What do you intend to do?"
Struggling to turn, and confirming that it was indeed Cao Wenbin, Wu Chengqian forced a smile that was more painful than tears: "Ah, it is you, young master!"
"You may not be aware, but this dancer is actually my biological mother!"
"I just finished seeing Father, and I thought I'd come to check on her!"
Cao Wenbin chuckled, "I see! Then I must treat Yunmeng with extra care from now on!"
"After all, such a relationship is quite thrilling to contemplate!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Chengqian's nails dug painfully into his flesh!
"Cao Wenbin, I will not rest until you and I are adversaries!"
"I will never forgive you for probing my origins!"
Of course, he thought this but dared not show it outwardly!
Instead, he put on a facade of delight!
"Thank you, young master!"
With that, he refrained from lingering any longer!
After exchanging pleasantries, he departed quickly!
"Have you come to a decision?"
Observing Wu Chengqian's retreating figure, Cao Wenbin inquired nonchalantly.
"Yes, young master, I have made my decision!"
"I shall serve you loyally, and even if tasked with dealing with Wu Chengqian, I will not utter a single word of protest!"
"However, young master, I have one request!"
Nodding, Cao Wenbin replied, "Speak!"
"Once Wu Chengqian is dealt with, I hope you will allow him a complete corpse!"
"After all, he is a piece of me!"
"Not a problem!"
Cao Wenbin readily agreed to this minor request!
However, he was not inclined to take the woman's words at face value!
After all, human hearts are inscrutable; he had watched "Infernal Affairs" several times!
"By the way, words alone are not enough; answer me a question as a token of allegiance, shall we?"
"Ask away!"
"Where is Wu Chengqian's laboratory for his inventions located?"
"In Buckingham Palace!"
"It serves as his brothel!"
"However, it is quite peculiar, as it only accommodates those he approves of!"
"It never entertains casual visitors!"
"As for the laboratory, it lies beneath the brothel!"