"I wish to see Grand Tutor Wen!" Lu Fan stated, "I wish to borrow a treasure from your estate!"
"This..."
Steward Li hesitated for a moment before leading Lu Fan to the main hall. "Northwest King, please wait a moment. I shall inform the Grand Tutor immediately!"
Lu Fan nodded and sat down directly, appearing quite at ease. His primary purpose for coming here was to borrow a treasure. The Grand Tutor's mansion was indeed quite luxurious, rivaling his own Northwest King's mansion.
After a short while, a white-haired elder arrived before Lu Fan, cupping his fists and smiling, "What wind has blown the Northwest King here? It is truly an honor for my Grand Tutor's residence!"
"You flatter me, Grand Tutor!" Lu Fan replied with a smile. "I presume the Grand Tutor already knows that someone within the capital is colluding with individuals from the Hell Dynasty. I have no other intention in coming here but to borrow your treasure!"
"Borrow a treasure?" Grand Tutor Wen smiled slightly. "Northwest King, you may have come to the wrong place. How could I possibly possess the treasure you seek?"
"If I did not have it, I would not have come!" Lu Fan chuckled lightly. "Now it depends on whether the Grand Tutor is willing to lend it."
"Are you perhaps referring to my ancestor's Bagua Disk?" Grand Tutor Wen smiled. "Northwest King, do not jest. This Bagua Disk is an heirloom passed down from my ancestors. How could I possibly lend it out so easily?"
"Everything I do is for the Heavenly Court Dynasty. I hope Grand Tutor Wen can accommodate me!" Lu Fan cupped his fists, his gaze serious.
He knew very well that if he could not obtain the Bagua Disk today, it would not be so easy to investigate this matter. Therefore, he had to have the Bagua Disk to track the traces of Hell.
"Northwest King, you jest. This Bagua Disk is an ancestral item, and I will never easily hand it over!" Grand Tutor Wen stated unceremoniously.
"Grand Tutor Wen, I am acting under orders to investigate. Moreover, as the Grand Tutor of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, this matter also carries immense responsibility!" Lu Fan said directly. "If you are unwilling to lend it, I will certainly inform the Heavenly Emperor. Would that not be embarrassing then?"
"You are threatening me!"
The Grand Tutor Wen's eyes instantly became sharp, his gaze fixing on Lu Fan, carrying an imposing aura. In his eyes, Lu Fan's actions were akin to seeking his own demise.
"I am not threatening you, I merely wish for Grand Tutor Wen to think clearly!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Given the situation, I cannot say much more. I hope Grand Tutor Wen can understand!"
Faced with these words, Grand Tutor Wen's lips curved slightly, carrying a hint of coldness. "Do you truly believe that being the Northwest King allows you to run amok in my Grand Tutor's mansion? You, the Northwest King, are merely appointed by the Heavenly Emperor, not worth mentioning at all!"
"What does Grand Tutor Wen mean by that?" Lu Fan's eyes darkened. "It seems Grand Tutor Wen is dissatisfied with me!"
"You are correct!"
Grand Tutor Wen nodded. "I am indeed dissatisfied with you, otherwise, it would not be like this. However, you are, after all, the Northwest King, and I do not wish to make things difficult for you. Please leave now."
"If I recall correctly, the Bagua Disk can detect the hiding places of individuals from the Hell Dynasty. Grand Tutor Wen's protection of it suggests intentionality!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "The Heavenly Emperor has already ordered me to thoroughly investigate this matter!"
"Why have I never received such an order?" Grand Tutor Wen shrugged. "Is Northwest King perhaps falsely transmitting an imperial decree? This is a grave offense. If it were to spread, it would likely not be good for Northwest King's reputation!"
"What is this you see!"
Lu Fan produced a treasure in his hand, his gaze becoming even more indifferent.
"The Dragon Seal!"
Witnessing the scene before him, the Heavenly Emperor's expression changed drastically, his demeanor filled with gravity. He had never imagined that Lu Fan would possess the Dragon Seal. This was no trivial matter; any slight misstep could lead to endless turmoil.
At the same time, Lu Fan's gaze turned sharp. "The Heavenly Emperor has commanded me to thoroughly investigate this matter and has entrusted me with the Dragon Seal. Does Grand Tutor Wen have any objections?"
"Your subordinate dares not!"
Grand Tutor Wen trembled. He knew very well what the Dragon Seal represented. If he did not cooperate with Lu Fan and Lu Fan were to lodge a complaint against him, he would likely suffer greatly. Moreover, Lu Fan could now exercise the authority of the Dragon Seal, which made him quite uncomfortable.
"Steward Li, quickly go and retrieve the Bagua Disk and hand it over to the Northwest King!" Grand Tutor Wen's voice rang out.
Steward Li was somewhat flustered but dared not delay, hurrying to fetch the item. He was well aware that if this matter were handled poorly, it could lead to endless trouble.
After a short while, Steward Li arrived in the hall with the Bagua Disk. Upon seeing it, Lu Fan's eyes lit up with joy. With the Bagua Disk in hand, he could search for the aura of the Hell Dynasty, and thus, the case could likely be solved quickly.
"Northwest King, this Bagua Disk can track the movements of the Hell Dynasty. However, you must be careful. If there are indeed individuals from the Hell Dynasty within the capital, they will undoubtedly be experts. With your strength alone, you may not be their match!" Grand Tutor Wen stated. "Would you like me to send a few experts to accompany you?"
"Under the Emperor's feet, would anyone dare to lay a hand on me?" Lu Fan shrugged. "This is the capital. If individuals from the Hell Dynasty are so brazen, it is a dereliction of duty on our part!"
"Northwest King speaks wisely!"
Grand Tutor Wen nodded quickly, his gaze appearing serious.
After obtaining the Bagua Disk, Lu Fan did not linger. He left the Grand Tutor's mansion directly, knowing very well that some things were permissible, and some were not.
Watching Lu Fan's departing figure, Grand Tutor Wen finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down in his grand tutor's chair, his expression one of shock. He had never imagined that Lu Fan would possess the Dragon Seal, which was a symbol of supreme authority.
"Grand Tutor, why are you so frightened?" Steward Li asked. "Does this Dragon Seal truly possess such presence?"
"Within the entire Heavenly Court Dynasty, there are only two Dragon Seals. The other is in the hands of the Heavenly Emperor!" Grand Tutor Wen stated. "From this, you can see the Heavenly Emperor's trust in him, otherwise, it would not be so."
Faced with these words, Steward Li was slightly stunned, his expression becoming solemn. He knew very well that the Heavenly Emperor was no ordinary person, and the fact that he would hand over the other Dragon Seal was enough to demonstrate his trust in Lu Fan.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan, having obtained the Bagua Disk, began his search continuously, wanting to find the aura of Hell. Only in this way could he quickly locate the one who had acted in the shadows.
As the direction indicated by the Bagua Disk shifted, Lu Fan arrived on the streets of the capital. After walking for a short while, he proceeded towards another direction of the capital, which appeared somewhat secluded.