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Long Fuzi said as he slightly nods his head to greet the other party. Since he was a prince, a standing far higher than the Clan Head, he does not need to bow his head just to show his respect.

Just the fact that he greeted him first is already a huge sign of respect in his part, considering that he was of n.o.ble standing.

Mu Ruochen, of course, did not dare to put his air in front of Prince Long Fuzi.

He clasped his hand in front of him and bowed his head low to pay his respect to the two princes who are present at the moment.

"Paying his respect to Prince Long Fuzi and Prince Long Yue. May I know what this old man can do for our princes??"

Mu Ruohen asked without lifting himself from his bow.

Despite being the Clan Head, Mu Ruochen still has to act subserviently in front of the two princes. Especially to Prince Long Fuzi.

This is not because he was being timid or a pushover.

But this is because this prince before him is the reason why their clan was still enjoying their status until now. It was all thanks to him that they have the so-called backing despite the scandal that their clan had made.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the Mu Clan is at his mercy. That explains why he treated Prince Long Fuzi that way. In a sense, he was their benefactor.

"I wish to discuss something with you. Could that be possible??"

"Yes, of course, my prince. I will take you to my study room  right away."

As soon as he said that, Mu Ruochen instantly gestured to the attendant next to him and instructed the other party to lead Long Fuzi's group straight to his study room.

When he looked at the group of warlocks standing before him, Mu Ruochen's eyes were instantly drawn to the lanky young man that was standing at the back of the group.

For some reason, this lanky young man gives him a sense of familiarity. There is something about the other party that make him feel that way, though he could not exactly put a finger about what it is.

But he could swear that it was his first time meeting the other party.

That is also the very reason why his interest was caught by the lanky young man right away. Because in his entire life, it was so rare for him to have an affinity towards another person, especially with just a glance.

Thinking that there must be an important reason for Prince Long Fuzi's abrupt visit, Mu Ruochen instructed all of his personal attendants as well as the guard station nearby to leave the place for the meantime.

Most likely, the other party was here to discuss something private with him.

As a result, only Long Fuzi's group and Mu Ruochen were left in the study room.

Long Fuzi nodded his head in commendation to the Clan Head's keen deduction over the situation.

It is not for no reason that Mu Ruochen becomes the Clan Head and leads the Mu Clan to the peak of its heights.

His observation and attention to detail, as well as his considerations, were really up a notch.

"Clan Head, this are my friends as well as my cla.s.smates from Magus Academia."

As soon as the group was settled inside the study room, Long Fuzi introduced Chan Gu and the others to the head of the Mu Clan.

"We are here for a school mission, and I wish to as for your help."

This is what the group had agreed upon during their meeting this morning. They believe that it would be best if they would mask their actions as part of the school mission.

With the pretext of accepting a mission related to a warlock that had gone missing and was last seen in the Long Kingdom around 18 years ago.

Of course, they left the part that the warlock could very much likely be the apprentice necromancer that managed to survived the annihilation of the forgotten practice of necromancy.

"You wish to learn the matter that happened 18 years ago???"

Mu Ruochen was taken aback when he heard Long Fuzi's request. Even inside his clan, the matters concerning Mu Lingxi's parents was a huge taboo.

This is enough to show the extent of how much the Mu Clan was taking that incident that happened 18 years ago seriously.

To the point that even the members of the main family are not privy of the matter. What happened back there is actually a huge secret of the clan.

In fact, only Mu Ruochen and his grandson Mu Gaoyan knows what really happened back there. Even when the emperor asked him about it personally before, he only told him half of the truth.

Now after almost two decades, the son was asking the same question that the father asked him before.

"My prince, if you really wish to learn the matter regarding what happened during that time, I believe that you could already find the answer to your question on the old records on the book depository. His majesty personally asked me about it before and I already told them about everything I know about it."

"Yes, I am familiar with that. In fact, it was there that I got to know how your clan got involved with the missing warlock."

"Since you already know about it, may I asked the prince what else could be the reason for your sudden visit?? I already told them everything I know."

Mu Ruochen said calmly but the tone of his voice was devoid of any warmth that he previously displayed.

When it comes to matters that concern his late son as well as the incident that happened 18 years ago, he will always act that way.

In fact, he also acted that way when Mu Lingxi tried to learn more about her parents before.

Noting the change in the Clan Head's att.i.tude, the group already understands that it won't be easy for them to get the information that they wanted.

From the current looks of it, this old man will be their first tough nut. They will have to crack this tough nut first if they wish to learn more about what really happened to Mu Lingxi's parents and the apprentice necromancer 18 years ago.

Being a dotted prince since childhood, Prince Long Yue was not used for getting no as an answer. He purposely maintained his silence throughout the conversation to avoid getting into his brother's way.

But since the old man before them seemed to have no intention of bending a little by just mere words, Long Yue decided to step in.

"A word of a prince is only second the word of the emperor who is above everyone else. Who would dare to oppose it???"

Long Yue said imposingly. He said it aloud to make it looked like he was talking to no one else in particular. But it was obvious that he was referring to the Clan Head.

Before walking beside his brother and looking straight at the old man who was standing before them.

"Clan Head, I know, that you know who is the reason why your clan is still enjoying its lofty status until now. I believed that you know, very well, who is the man behind your back that helps your clan to survive from the oppression of the other powerful families on the court."

"Yes, my prince."

Mu Ruochen answered with a blank face. From his expression, it was had to infer what exactly he is feeling right now after hearing Long Yue's' words.

"Good. Well, since you are the Clan Head, I also hope that you were wise enough to understand these next words that I'm going to tell you..."

Long Yue paused for a while before he could continue his next words. Long Yue's disposition right now is very different from his usual self.

Right now, he definitely looked like someone who is high above others. The aura of a regal prince and power is radiating in him. It was far from his usual childish and playful character.

"If we really want to get that information that we want, we have other ways to get it straight from you, Clan Head. With the current standing of your Mu Clan in the court, we have plenty of ways to deal with you and everyone else inside this residence just to get you to talk. So I suggest, that you better cooperate now, while we are still using words to speak with you. Or do you want the swords to do the talking?"

"Are you threatening me, young prince?????"

Even the way he addresses the other party already changed. From 'my prince' to 'young prince'

Mu Ruochen asked that question with an undulated voice. Despite how livid he was after hearing Long Yue's taunting words, he still did not allow it to show on his face nor on his voice.

"Of course not. Why would a young prince like me even bother to give you threats??? I am just informing you..."

Long Yue answered back with equal calmness.

But despite how calm their conversation is, the group who was listening at the side can clearly feel the heat behind their exchange of words.

They also do not wish for like this to happen. As much as possible they don't want to use threats just to get the other party to speak.

But base from how Mu Ruochen reacted before, there is no doubt that they won't be able to get him to speak about the matter if they will not use a more forceful method.

As such, even though they don't like how Long Yue's words sounded, they are not entirely against it