I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

Han Qingxue smiled slightly and said, "Indeed, Zhu Qing, capturing criminals is part of your duty, how can it be used for a wager?"

"Your Highness is right."

Zhu Zhengdao nodded and said.

"But just now, Lin Qing said it would take only five days to capture the thief, speaking with such confidence. This puts my mind at ease."

Han Qingxue smiled shallowly and said, "After all, although Zhu Qing is quite confident in capturing the thief, there's always a chance of mishap. If that happens, Uncle Zhu's failure is a small matter, but putting the people of the Imperial Capital under the enemy's claws would indeed be a dereliction of duty for us."

The previously excited look on Lin Diguang's face had completely disappeared.

He seemed to have thought of something, staring intently at Han Qingxue, and said, "Indeed, if Zhu Zhengdao really cannot capture that thief within three days, then in the remaining two days, they are also unlikely to escape the grasp of my Inspectorate, just two thieves, they are no big deal."

"Does Lin Qing have anything else to report? If not, let's quickly start the banquet. Father's health is not good, and it is not suitable to delay too long; he still wants to spend more time with these young talents."

"It was I who delayed Your Majesty's time."

Lin Diguang retreated back into the line.

The incident seemed like just a trivial interlude.

It didn't cause any impact.

Xu Lingjun thought for a while before understanding what was going on. Then, looking at Han Qingxue, his eyes carried a hint of admiration, along with a slight pity for Han Yun City.

Poor child, are you trying to compete with this sister for the throne?

But as it stands now, with your tendency to lose intelligence when things get heated compared to your sister's cunning nature...

Lin Diguang came prepared, having arranged everything. This attack was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but long-schemed.

Yet this deadly attack was casually defused by Han Qingxue.

Capture the enemy within three days.

If they can't be captured within three days, then the matter would be handed over to Lin Diguang.

And Lin Diguang would be left with only two days. If the Inspectorate could capture them within two days, it would be a major victory.

But if they can't capture the thieves, then not only would the Divine Soldier Guard lose face, but the Inspectorate's reputation would also be tarnished.

At that time, even if Zhu Zhengdao really pursued accountability, Lin Diguang would have no face to bring up incorporating the Divine Soldier Guard into the Inspectorate again.

After all, the pot calling the kettle black, brother shouldn't laugh at brother.

Previously, Zhu Zhengdao suggested a wager, which Lin Diguang directly and righteously refused… but now Han Qingxue merely rephrased, and both sides were still standing on opposite sides of the gamble.

Lin Diguang had no choice to refuse, given the bold words he had spouted earlier to gain the Divine Soldier Guard, he couldn't swallow them back.

Impressive, so impressive.

Xu Lingjun no longer had any appreciation when looking at Han Qingxue.

Even though her appearance, with that sleek and neat ponytail tied at the back of her head, perfectly matched his aesthetic, he dared not admire her.

This woman… ordinary men couldn't handle her.

The banquet had already been prepared.

The grand hall was almost filled to the brim with seafood and delicacies, decadence at its finest.

Everyone took their seats separately.

Under the lead of Han Xu Yang, the atmosphere quickly became lively.

After all, as the king of the nation, along with ministers who were all amicable, even with dozens of naive youths, the atmosphere of the banquet was excellent.

It was Han Yun City, on the other hand, who simply buried his head and ate...

Completely unmoved by Han Xu Yang's consistent concern from the stage.

Instead, it was Han Qingxue who occasionally engaged in conversation, and he would occasionally respond with a few words.

And in the middle of the banquet.

"Your Highness."

Zhu Zhengdao, sitting beside Han Qingxue, spoke in a low voice audible only to both of them: "Your Highness, as for capturing the thief within three days… the thief is extremely powerful and cunning, expert in concealment. Capturing him within three days might not be so easy."

"Was there a better option at the time?"

Han Qingxue still wore her gentle smile and said as she glanced around, "Lin Diguang came prepared, and additionally, this is indeed due to Uncle Zhu's negligence. It would not be easy to avoid this matter."

"So we…"

"Do you know why Lin Diguang could confidently assert capturing the target within five days?"

Han Qingxue suddenly asked.

"Why?"

"Who do you think the thief is after?"

Zhu Zhengdao suddenly realized and was shocked: "Your Highness Yun City!"

"Exactly, now that the four gates of the Imperial Capital are blocked, the possibility of escape for the other side has become very slim. And in desperate fights, the more cornered they are, the crazier they become. When they find escape hopeless and suddenly see their target appear before them, with the ruthless nature of the thief daring to commit crimes in the Imperial Capital, do you think they wouldn't want to drag their target to hell with them?"

Zhu Zhengdao was shocked: "This is Lin Diguang's reliance, he has bait, and the thieves have nowhere to escape, so he holds far more advantages than I do, which is why he dared to claim five days."

"Correct."

"Then, Your Highness, what should I do?"

"Very simple, strive to capture the thief within three days, this is the best and most upright strategy. You say I can't, then I'll prove I can, showing you with real results how fast I actually am, fiercely slapping the enemy's face with the most genuine data."

"And if the thief isn't captured in three days?"

"Then make sure that in the remaining two days, Lin Diguang can't catch that group of thieves either."

Han Qingxue said: "However, if my planning guess goes smoothly, perhaps, it won't even take three days to capture the thief."

"Your Highness, please instruct, and I will comply."

Han Qingxue looked helplessly at Zhu Zhengdao.

This man had high strength and significant influence, but was unfortunately just a martial artist, his intellect was indeed lacking in many regards... but that was good, as foolish people were easier to control.

In this aspect, she actually shared similar views with Lin Diguang.

Looking at Zhu Zhengdao's puzzled expression.

Han Qingxue had no intention of explaining in detail, only saying, "At that time, watch me, for now send experts to keep an eye on the little city, and when the time comes, make their monitoring conspicuous, without being too discreet… in this way, it can maximally disrupt the other party's plans."

Zhu Zhengdao immediately understood what Han Qingxue meant.

Since it's bait, naturally there should be hooks, and Her Highness's meaning is to have him prepare dozens of hooks tossed at once, so the other party wouldn't easily move unless foolish.

And Han Qingxue's gaze had already landed on Xu Lingjun.

Thinking perhaps Lin Diguang overlooked something, there were actually two groups of thieves, and he never specified which group needed to be captured to complete the task.

No one else knew.

But Han Qingxue could tell just by hearing descriptions that these were two completely different groups.

And based on her estimate, these two groups should be following Han Yun City and this Xu Lingjun separately, otherwise, if targeting the same person, these two similarly matched experts couldn't possibly not notice each other's presence.

"To break the stalemate this time, it likely depends on Xu Lingjun."

Han Qingxue observed Xu Lingjun with increasing satisfaction.

Whether in appearance, strength, or character…

She had been watching him for a long time.

Naturally, she knew how genuinely kind and simple Xu Lingjun was at heart, no matter where, he always prioritized doing good… for such a good person, as long as you fit him with a hat of righteousness, shouldn't you rely on him to obediently strive under your direction?

That's precisely what she adored, this fervent drive.