Chapter 240: Shen Que Learns of Wu Yue’s Origins

Chapter 240: Shen Que Learns Wu Yue's Background

Jian Suiyu pulled out a handful of sunflower seeds and gestured to Shen Que, "Go ahead, enlighten us."

Shen Que looked up at the sky in exasperation and recounted the earlier conversation.

Wrapping up, he said, "She didn’t answer when or how she found out. She just said she’d notify me when we go to the Fox Spirit dungeon, and also... asked to let her play with my cat."

Jian Suiyu snickered, "Heh heh heh." Shen Que had had enough and kicked him. "Jian Suiyu, you’re being disgustingly pervy!"

Jian Suiyu, "Let me break it down for you: in your interactions with Wu Yue, you’re completely at a disadvantage. You can’t do anything about her—she calls all the shots.

Even when it comes to dungeons, she uses the word 'notify.' She’s not asking—she’s telling you!

And if Wu Yue figured out you’re the Prince—since the cat dungeon was the one you two cleared together—would she really not realize that the cat is you?

Jesus Christ, what’s the essential difference between *‘borrow my cat’* and *‘play with you’*?"

Jian Suiyu was wheezing with laughter, doubled over, which made Shen Que grind his teeth, ready to murder him with his bare hands.

Jian Suiyu, "And you just agreed? Shen Que, you’re hopeless. This is nothing like your usual self.

If anyone else talked to you like this, you’d have kicked them into the wall so hard they’d need a crowbar to peel them off.

But now you’re just like, 'Oh no, the royal summons! What ‘skills’ does His Majesty want tonight?'

All flustered, secretly loving it—you can even console yourself, 'This is the Emperor’s demand, this lowly consort must obey.'"

Shen Que couldn’t take it anymore. He grabbed Jian Suiyu by the collar and yeeted him into the hallway.

Jian Suiyu went flying—"BAM!"—slamming into the corridor wall before sliding down slowly.

Just as Shen Que was about to slam the door shut, Jian Suiyu clung to it like a barnacle.

Shen Que’s voice was chilling, his eyes murderous. "Jian Suiyu, I’ll kill you."

Jian Suiyu straightened up. "Serious business. This time, it’s really serious."

Seeing his expression, Shen Que opened the door. "If you dare spout nonsense again, I’ll throw you off the airship."

Jian Suiyu swore, "It’s serious. I came to tell you about Wu Yue’s background."

Shen Que turned. "Wu Yue’s background?"

Jian Suiyu nodded and dumped everything he’d just learned from Fu Yanqi about Wu Yue.

Even Shen Que froze for a solid five seconds upon hearing that Wu Yue was actually Jiang Cheng’s fucking daughter.

Shen Que blinked. "No fucking way."

Shen Que stared. Jian Suiyu didn’t blink. "100% legit. Cross my heart."

It's impossible for Zhou Qianfeng and Fu Yixue to have children, and they haven't had offspring with anyone else, yet they both care so much about Wuyue."

Shen Que, "Is the sudden use of the veto power by the Jiang family also because of Wuyue?"

Jian Suiyu, "The Jiang family doesn't know Wuyue's identity yet. Using the veto power is most likely because they don't want to see the Alliance unjustly killing innocents."

Shen Que, "Since the Jiang family is always paying attention to the Alliance and protecting the general public, why has it come to such a deadlock with Secretary-General Zhou?"

Jian Suiyu shook his head, "No one knows. The Jiang family seems to be intentionally distancing themselves from the Alliance in recent years. We hardly ever see them unless it's something major."

Shen Que, "So what do you think?"

Jian Suiyu, "Like Secretary-General Zhou and Master Fu, everything should remain as it is. I've checked; the Wang Court is in chaos right now, and there's no way they can pose a threat to Blaze in the short term. Blaze should continue to develop, grow stronger, and focus on our own affairs."

Shen Que nodded, "Exactly. Wuyue has her own plans; we just need to support her."

Whether it's the Secretariat, the Daoist Sect, or the Jiang family, no matter how Wuyue ultimately chooses, the doors of Blaze will always be open to her.

Jian Suiyu, "And what about the 998 vials of DX001 antidote that Wuyue and her team found this time? How do you plan to distribute them?"

Shen Que, "Blaze will keep 198 vials, and you can decide how to allocate the rest to the Secretariat, the Daoist Sect, and Charles."

Jian Suiyu, "Alright, no problem."

Seeing Jian Suiyu lingering, Shen Que frowned,

"Got nothing better to do?"

Jian Suiyu looked Shen Que up and down, "I think I need to revise my previous assessment of you."

Shen Que, "What?"

Jian Suiyu shook his head, "Honestly, you now look... seriously basic. You're practically an embarrassment as Blaze's poster boy."

Shen Que was stunned, "What did you say?"

Have you lost your damn mind?

You're about to catch these hands!

Jian Suiyu, "How about I hook you up with some decent clothes?

And that mop needs work too. And when was the last time you took care of your skin?

Get yourself a membership—start with a ten-billion-credit deposit, and they’ll throw in an extra billion for free."

Shen Que was seeing red, "Jian Suiyu, what kind of nonsense are you spouting?"

Jian Suiyu, "What I mean is,

I did my homework—the Jiangs currently have three sons and a daughter.

Jiang Huaizhi is the eldest, also the captain of Sirius Team. Family-wise, he's Wu Yue's cousin."

Although Jiang Huaizhi has never made a public appearance, photos of him still circulate on the streets.

"Roll the footage..."

Shen Que observed Jiang Huaizhi’s sword-like brows and starry eyes, radiating lethal energy, with jet-black hair reminiscent of the bearing of an ancient Huaxia swordsman.

Though his entire face was concealed beneath a black tactical suit, one could easily imagine the commanding presence exuding dominance hidden beneath the mask.

Jian Suiyu, "Of course, looks aren’t the priority. The main point is that Jiang Huaizhi is set to inherit the entire Jiang family conglomerate.

With both wealth and power at his disposal, backed by an influential background, even the Royal Court regards him as a distinguished guest.

Jiang Yuhua, Wu Yue’s elder cousin, is also the eldest daughter of the second son, Jiang Li.

I’ve interacted with her before in the Fox Spirit dungeon, and I could sense her keen interest in Wu Yue.

She kept fishing for information about Wu Yue, though I didn't let anything slip.

However, I suspect the Jiang family has already included Wu Yue in their list of candidates for the missing child.

Moreover, Shen Que, I believe the Jiang family’s attitude toward Wu Yue differs significantly from the rumors circulating outside."

Shen Que reviewed the information Jian Suiyu provided about the Jiang family heirs, "What do you mean?"

Jian Suiyu, "The Jiang family places immense importance on this lost child. Jiang Yuhua’s expression when talking about Wu Yue was almost identical to Fu Yixue’s during the main story dungeon."

Shen Que raised his gaze, "So, what are you implying?"

Jian Suiyu said meaningfully, patting Shen Que’s shoulder,

"Once we get to Wu Yue’s room later, remember to put on a good performance.

Whether we can retain our powerful skimmer pilot, tactical navigator, and crucial comrade-in-arms depends entirely on you, Captain—on whether you can provide good enough service."

Shen Que sent Jian Suiyu flying with a kick.

Jian Suiyu, "Alright, alright, I’ll stop. No need to get angry.

Honestly, who actually resorts to violence? Really?"

Shen Que, his face icy, yanked his collar loose with one hand and pointed menacingly at Jian Suiyu,

"You—that spa membership card—load it up with 100 billion credits first."

Jian Suiyu, "...Damn gold-digger!"

Jian Suiyu turned to leave but was halted by Shen Que’s low voice,

"Wait."

A few minutes later,

.....

Wu Yue’s door was knocked. She opened it.

"Meow~"

As she looked down, she saw a small kitten wearing a pink lace headband.

With a sweet, high-pitched voice, it daintily extended its fluffy little paw to tug at her pant leg.

The kitten looked up, its pair of green eyes strikingly beautiful.

"Meow~"

Wu Yue quirked her lips, crouched down, scooped up the kitten, and closed the door.