Chapter 980 The Deep-Laying PlanChapter 1204: Don't You Want to Develop a White Lotus Sect

"What's wrong with being a bodyguard As long as there's profit to be made, is there anything that can't be done" Li Chen retorted.

Jian Xin chuckled coldly, "Forgive my ignorance, I can't see what benefits or advantages there are in being a bodyguard."

"What if I told you that you could take this opportunity to expand the Bai Lian Jiao into the territory of King Ning"

Upon hearing this, Jian Xin's eyebrows rose slightly, and a look of longing appeared on her face.

He pressed, "How so"

"It's very easy."

Li Chen smiled faintly: “The Ning Wang's territory is located in the Gansu-Shaanxi region. The people here are fierce and have always been xenophobic. Neither Buddhism nor Taoism could extend their influence there. However, because this place is a harsh and cold land, it is particularly suitable for the development of your White Lotus Sect.”

"The White Lotus sect's teachings advocate for universal harmony, where all people are equal and there are no distinctions of rank or status. Is this not exactly what the common people in impoverished regions desperately need"

Jian Xin looked at Li Chen in astonishment, he couldn't imagine that the prince would be so knowledgeable about the Bai Lian Jiao's teachings.

Li Chen seemed to have seen what Jian Xin was thinking. He said, "Knowing yourself and your enemy means you can fight a hundred battles without fear. If this palace doesn't even understand the tenets of the White Lotus Sect, how could I possibly deal with you"

Jianxin's mouth twitched slightly, but he remained silent, carefully considering the possibilities Li Chen had presented.

After a moment's silence, Jianxin said: "The Bai Lian Jiao wasn't without thoughts of developing in these cold and harsh regions before. However, the Ning Wang's territory has a fierce populace that values martial prowess, and after over ten years of governing, the Ning Wang's influence reaches every corner of his fiefdom. If the Bai Lian Jiao makes even the slightest move, the Ming Wang will strike with thunderous force. How can this be resolved"

"That's why I sent you there."

Li Chen said seriously, "This palace sent someone to Ning Wang's fiefdom this time precisely to check his taxes. A king with heavy troops in his fiefdom hasn't been taxed for over ten years. Once it's investigated, it will be a huge hole in the sky. Do you think Ning Wang will care more about this palace or you then"

"Are you checking taxes" Jian Xin frowned and asked.

He really couldn't understand why Li Chen, who was living a good life, would go and provoke the King of Ning.

Everyone knows that recklessly investigating the taxes of a prince, especially one who holds considerable power and guards the border, is akin to suicide.

"This is a matter between me and the King of Ning. You don't need to know too much about it."

Li Chen got up and walked around the table to stand before Jianxin. He said, “If the lands under Ning Wang's jurisdiction remain peaceful, then the White Lotus Sect will naturally have no opportunity at all. But if Ning Wang's attention is completely drawn away by this palace, wouldn't that be a perfect opportunity for your White Lotus Sect”

"What do you want me to do" Jian Xin asked, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"Simple." Li Chen chuckled lightly. "You only need to protect the people I send out so that they return safe and sound, without any accidents. Then your task will be complete."

As for the rest, what you do in the fiefdom of King Ning is your own business, this palace will not interfere.

Upon hearing this, Jian Xin pondered for a moment, as if weighing his options.

Li Chen wasn't in a hurry, he patiently waited for him to think it over without urging.

From Jian Xin and Bai Lian Jiao's perspective, there is no downside to this matter at all, it's all beneficial. Jian Xin has absolutely no reason to refuse.

As expected, after a half cup of tea's worth of thought, Jian Xin looked up and asked, "When do we depart"

Li Chen chuckled lightly and said, "Now."

Turning around, Li Chen walked to his own position and said to the outside: "Tell someone to bring Zhou Ping'an here immediately." been executed at the chopping block.Meng Bingwen was also among them.Under the torrential rain, he saw his fellow comrades in the same prison garb lined up, being beheaded one by one. Fear gripped hi...