As they listened to the discussion among the tributors and staff, Prince Zhen Nan and Lu Chen, who were seated in the main positions, remained silent.

Once the discussion had mostly concluded, everyone then turned their gaze to Prince Zhen Nan. They truly had no methods to discern the Earth Realm Strange, but Prince Zhen Nan might.

The First Generation Prince Zhen Nan was able to distinguish such strange entities, perhaps he might have left some methods for identifying them, or Prince Zhen Nan might hold such methods in his possession.

Seeing everyone’s gaze upon him, Prince Zhen Nan instantly guessed what they were thinking and proactively said, "I too do not know how to discern the Earth Realm Strange hidden amongst the crowd."

Hearing this, everyone in the hall was momentarily stunned.

At this moment, Zhao Yu asked, "Your Highness, did the Ancestor King not leave any methods to identify the strange?"

Prince Zhen Nan replied, "He did not. It is rumored that the Ancestor King used some abnormal skill, which allowed him to easily identify the strange. However, because of this, after that great battle, the Ancestor King’s realm could no longer be enhanced, and he suffered severe backlash."

"Perhaps because the abnormal skill caused great harm, the Ancestor did not pass it down."

Speaking of abnormal skills, Prince Zhen Nan suddenly thought of his Princess Consort, and his gaze unintentionally turned to Lu Chen who was seated beside him.

Hearing Prince Zhen Nan’s response, the crowd in the hall fell into silence. If they couldn’t even discern the strange entities, even if they stood up against them from Zhen Nan Prince Manor, they wouldn’t have a way against those five Earth Realm Stranges.

After some time, Lu Xun spoke up, "The Zhou Dynasty Royal Family has been using various methods against Zhen Nan Prince Manor for years, aiming to destroy it. Now, the life and death of the Zhou Dynasty mean nothing to us. If the strange army truly destroys the Zhou Dynasty, we can leave it and seek refuge in other dynasties."

The actions of the Zhou Dynasty Royal Family towards Zhen Nan Prince Manor over the years had long been noticed by its tributors and staff, and they were already dissatisfied with the Royal Family.

If not for Prince Zhen Nan’s old age and the increasingly severe backlash from the spiritual evil, they might have already rallied behind Prince Zhen Nan for rebellion.

Following Lu Xun’s remarks, other tributors echoed in agreement.

"The Royal Family has been troubling Zhen Nan Prince Manor in all sorts of ways, recently even attempting to harm the Princely Heir, wanting to sever the bloodline of Zhen Nan Prince Manor. Since they’ve acted so absolutely, why should we aid the Royal Family?"

"I too think we shouldn’t assist the Royal Family; let them figure out how to deal with those Earth Realm Stranges themselves."

...

Hearing the various arguments, Lu Chen spoke, "This is not about aiding the Royal Family."

Upon hearing Lu Chen’s voice, everyone present quieted down, turning their gaze toward him.

Seeing everyone quiet, Lu Chen continued, "We indeed can leave the Zhou Dynasty, but who can guarantee that those stranges won’t attack other dynasties after destroying the Zhou Dynasty? Are we to keep running endlessly?"

The crowd felt slightly surprised; they hadn’t expected their Princely Heir to care for the plight of the world.

Lu Chen continued, "Of course, it is also important that we are not merely assisting the Royal Family; this is an opportunity to let Zhen Nan Prince Manor rise again."

"If the Royal Family wants us to confront the stranges, they will need to offer us some benefits. It’s difficult for a clever housewife to cook a meal without rice. If they offer nothing, then Zhen Nan Prince Manor can’t oppose those stranges."

The crowd instantly understood Lu Chen’s implication – was this holding Kou Zizhong to ransom?

Fu Li said at this moment, "But Princely Heir, if we can’t identify those stranges, how will we confront them?"

"Besides, they were sealed in relation to the Ancestor, and once these stranges break free, they will surely seek revenge on Zhen Nan Prince Manor."

Lu Chen replied, "Master Fu, you know those stranges were sealed in connection to the Ancestor. Do you believe that if we do nothing, they will spare us?"

After Lu Chen explained, the crowd realized the five Earth Realm Stranges were sealed by the First Generation Prince Zhen Nan, thus they would seek revenge on Zhen Nan Prince Manor.

Lu Chen continued, "As for identifying those stranges, you need not worry. I am able to discern them."

Hearing Lu Chen’s words, the crowd in the hall was momentarily stunned.

Lu Chen could discern them?

How does he discover them?

Even Prince Zhen Nan couldn’t recognize the Earth Realm Stranges disguised as humans; how could he?

Zhao Yu was the first to recover and asked, "Is what the Princely Heir says true?"

Lu Chen said calmly, "I recall telling you before that I possess a Person Recognition Skill, thus no strange or sinister entity can escape my eyes."

This...

Lu Chen indeed mentioned he possessed the Person Recognition Skill, and the contribution of discerning spies and traitors within Zhen Nan Prince Manor was largely his.

When Lu Chen spoke of possessing a Person Recognition Skill, most were skeptical, believing Lu Chen’s ability to uncover traitors stemmed from Prince Zhen Nan secretly investigating and giving him names to announce, creating an aura around him.

At this moment, Prince Zhen Nan, who had remained silent, spoke, "Everyone should understand what Chen’er’s words entail."

Saying this, a cold gleam passed through the aging eyes of Prince Zhen Nan, and a wave of Black Evil couldn’t help but surge from within, casting an overwhelming pressure throughout the hall.

Everyone understood Prince Zhen Nan’s point; the greatest challenge in dealing with Earth Realm Stranges was the inability to identify them, but Lu Chen could. If this information reached the stranges’ ears, they would go to great lengths to eliminate Lu Chen, hence his ability must remain confidential, hidden from any strange entity.

However, there was still some doubt in everyone’s hearts; could their Princely Heir truly identify the stranges?

At this moment, a voice from outside the hall, belonging to a Hidden Guard, called out, "Your Highness, Your Majesty is here!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Zhen Nan immediately rose from his seat and said to everyone, "That will be all for today."

As he finished speaking, tributors and staff in the hall quickly dispersed, leaving only Prince Zhen Nan and Lu Chen.

Soon, the voice of a eunuch rang from the hall entrance, "His Majesty arrives!"

Following that, Emperor Zhou, dressed in a yellow Dragon Robe, appeared at the entrance of the Meeting Hall. Prince Zhen Nan and Lu Chen simultaneously bowed to Emperor Zhou, saying, "Greeting Your Majesty!"

The Emperor Zhou stepped forward, holding Prince Zhen Nan’s shoulders, and said, "Prince Zhen Nan, please rise. You are injured and need not bow."

Prince Zhen Nan said, "Thank Your Majesty!"

After rising, Prince Zhen Nan made a gesture of invitation and continued, "Please take the main seat, Your Majesty."

Emperor Zhou proceeded to the main seat and sat down, then Prince Zhen Nan instructed the mansion servants to prepare tea.

Immediately following, Prince Zhen Nan actively asked, "What brings Your Majesty to Zhen Nan Prince Manor today?"