I Have a Dice Left by a God

Chapter 616: Chapter 208: Grand Chamberlain

After becoming the captain, Li Xin unlocked more permissions to see everyone’s information, including Tang Chendan’s.

About Tang Chendan, the seductive woman’s power backfired, and she is already in the end stage of life. She left Dragon Capital alone, and Li Xin decided to let this secret remain buried forever.

Meng Po... a practitioner on the path of the Life Master, has achieved Three Lives, but is actually only in her forties, appearing to look seventy, due to excessive use of power leading to backlash.

Old Tuo, the oldest Night Patrol member in Shadow Owl, always in Shadow Owl, looks to be in his forties, but is actually over seventy.

The other cases are under Jiang Wu’s responsibility, all recorded in the Shadow Owl files but nothing special. Li Xin glanced over some of the investigation records and couldn’t help but frown.

Jiang Wu, though diligent as a Knight, has limited capability in solving cases, which makes Li Xin suspect that Jiang Wu’s position was arranged.

Arranged... Li Xin suddenly felt blank-headed, slapped his forehead, the former chief...

Could there be some force interfering with him, not wanting him to uncover the truth?

The former chief deliberately arranged for Jiang Wu to be in this position at Shadow Owl, to better execute the task? Yet Jiang Wu himself is unaware of the matter.

Indeed, from the former chief’s standpoint, he wouldn’t need the executor to know too much, and must have considered Jiang Wu suitable for this task.

Li Xin stayed in Shadow Owl for a day, and in the evening, Lu Shuai came. Today’s social event is very important, and he specially came to pick up Li Xin.

Upon getting into the carriage, Li Xin’s mind was still thinking, but Lu Shuai smiled, "Brother Li, you should rest when needed, work is never-ending."

Li Xin smiled, "I’m a bit obsessive, aren’t you busy recently too."

"Many things in the Lower Council, actually it’s alright, just the people inside, sigh, hard to describe, a mess beyond measure," Lu Shuai said, "I now increasingly understand Luthor, one still has to rely on those people to get things done."

"It’s hard to be a person in this world, being a good person is even harder, and being an efficient good person is harder still," Li Xin remarked, "I have faith in you; you’re naturally suited for this."

"Damn, Brother Li, I can’t handle this praise," Lu Shuai laughed, somewhat sentimental, "I don’t mind interacting with those people, I even enjoy it. I used to be confused, now much better."

"That’s the difference between you and me," Li Xin said, "Not everyone can carry themselves with such ease and skill like you."

"Stop it, your compliments are making me nervous today; you just don’t want to do it," Lu Shuai said, "You’re now the captain at Shadow Owl... can you know where Miss Tang is?"

Li Xin knew Lu Shuai would certainly ask, looking out the window, "I checked the archives this morning, and she did sail away from Dragon Capital, just there’s no record of where."

Lu Shuai breathed a sigh of relief, "Today, Feili is hosting, seems to be indicating something for what happened before, let’s eat and drink liberally. Do you want to change clothes?"

"No need, nothing to pretend," Li Xin said, "Did you hear about the two Divine Revelation students who died?"

This social event is an opportunity to learn about those two students’ affairs; in the Divine Revelation Canon Law School, a Night Patrol’s identity lacks prestige.

"Is this case also under your charge?"

Li Xin nodded, "Captain Jiang is dead, and I’m responsible for the case."

This case is related to the "Little Flayer", anyway, even the Metropolitan hasn’t given clear instructions, only told him not to mind Jiang Wu’s case, didn’t say to ignore the "Little Flayer".

Lu Shuai only just found out, the Bird Report didn’t cover it, previously wouldn’t have much impact, but now it’s happening near them. Jiang Wu as such a top expert died like that, Night Patrol is truly a high-risk vocation.

Party venue is the Paradise Bar in East First District.

"The bar craze was initiated by Luthor, almost replaced our taverns, especially popular among the young, rumored to be trendy overseas as well, this Paradise Bar is part of the Potter Family’s enterprise, doesn’t operate publicly, has an invitation system, most loved by the young in Dragon Capital," Lu Shuai commented, "In mastering the hearts, the Potter Family is rather skillful."

High-end membership system, tremendously appealing to the young.

"Only inviting nobles?"

"No, the Potter Family gained so much from Luthor, so they especially focus on drawing young people without backgrounds, supporting their development in the Canon Law School, and post-graduation positioning in various key departments. Even for a poor relative from the countryside like me, they gave benefits, although they looked down," Lu Shuai said.

"Now you’ve changed your fate, surely they’d want to win you over well," Li Xin laughed, "Is there a sense of satisfaction in overcoming youth poverty?"

"There is, but it vanishes quickly, previously my favorite joy, are I sick, Brother Li?" Lu Shuai self-mocked. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

"Lu Shuai, you’ve purified, moved beyond trivial interests."

"Brother Li, has anyone told you that your speaking style resembles Luthor’s?" Lu Shuai suddenly noted, "I grew up studying Luthor’s sayings, some aren’t available externally, your tone is unique."

"Perhaps I’m Luthor’s illegitimate child, haha."

"Then we’re brothers."

"Weren’t we already."

The carriage arrived at Paradise Bar, in the prime, costly location of East First District, adjacent to the Royal Palace, the Cabinet, even superior in position than Divine Moon Cathedral; at Paradise Bar, one can see the towering Great Cathedral.

Outside several luxurious carriages parked, one drawn by six golden horses, shimmering dimly in the night.

"This only exists for those promoted on Tan’s side, looks like Princess Mingyue is here too, there’ll be excitement tonight," Lu Shuai noted.

Li Xin and Lu Shuai got off, beside the royal carriage stood a wealthy middle-aged man, Lu Shuai immediately smiled, quickly stepped forward and bowed with fists clasped, "Greetings, Chief Ji."

The middle-aged man displayed a friendly, polite smile, his gaze sweeping over Li Xin, falling on Lu Shuai, "It’s Xiao Lu, no need for formalities, princess awaits inside, go on in soon."

Lu Shuai appeared surprised, "Apologies, didn’t expect the princess to honor us with her presence."

"The princess decided at the last moment, don’t keep her waiting."

Lu Shuai promptly pulled Li Xin by the sleeve into Paradise Bar.

Though called a bar, its interior decor could be described as magnificent, with Hex lamps illuminating the space brightly, music melodious, in the dance floor, Nalan and Ji Mingyue were dancing. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

"Outside, the royal family’s chief steward, significant authoritative figure in Dragon Capital," Lu Shuai whispered.

"Familiar?"

"First time meeting." Lu Shuai laughed.

"You’re impressive, everyone’s acquaintance," Li Xin marveled, it’s a skill too, recognizing unfamiliar faces or from a single encounter; recall names indeed brings favor, a social pro.

Chief steward, could it be a eunuch? Though the voice is somewhat high-pitched, it doesn’t sound as feminine as depicted in dramas.