Perfect Villain Life: Universal Job Change-Chapter 138

Chapter 138: The Qin Family’s Alliance with the Void?

Wen Yu was taken aback. The first thing her teacher, Lu Ji, said to her was: “You shouldn’t have returned.”

Lu Ji sighed and shook his head. “As long as you stayed at the Eastern Army Headquarters, no one could touch you. You would remain invincible.”

Wen Yu fell silent as she knew he was right. The Eastern Army, one of the Empire’s four great armies, was a force to be reckoned with.

It housed the Empire’s most elite combatants, boasting tens of thousands of professionals, including those above level 70.

No one would dare openly challenge Wen Yu while she was within the Eastern Army’s protection.

For instance, if the Ministry of Supervision sent agents to investigate Wen Yu at the Eastern Army Headquarters, they would likely “disappear” the very next day.

After all, the headquarters was located on the Void Frontline, where deaths were not uncommon.

Lu Ji’s expression grew more somber. When he heard about Wen Yu’s decision to return, it was already too late—she had left the Eastern Army Headquarters.

And Lu Ji knew his disciple all too well. Wen Yu was stubborn to the core. Once she made up her mind, there was no turning back. Not even her teacher could sway her.

“You’ve returned to the Imperial Capital, giving your enemies the opportunity they’ve been waiting for,” Lu Ji continued, his voice heavy. “Here, you’ll face schemes, hidden weapons, and insidious plots—far more dangerous than anything at the Eastern Army Headquarters.”

Wen Yu was silent for a long time before finally meeting her teacher’s gaze.

“I had to return, Teacher,” she said firmly. “My brother was humiliated, and I cannot stand by and do nothing.”

Her voice trembled with emotion. “You know, Xiao Xu is my only family in this world. When our parents died, they made me promise to take care of him.

“I will never let him suffer injustice!”

Lu Ji’s eyes flickered as he looked at his passionate disciple. On the one hand, he thought Wen Yu was being overly emotional, unable to see the bigger picture.

But on the other, he felt a faint sense of relief.

If Wen Yu were willing to abandon her only family for the sake of cold logic and strategy, wouldn’t she be no different from someone like Qin Xian?

After a moment, Lu Ji nodded. “If you’ve already returned, you must handle your obligations properly. Go to the Ministry of Defense and complete your debriefing. Don’t give anyone room to criticize you.”

“Understood,” Wen Yu agreed. Though she had little respect for the Ministry of Defense, she wouldn’t disobey her teacher’s instructions.

Lu Ji gestured to Ren Xun, who understood immediately and left the office. At the doorway, Ren Xun noticed several secretaries approaching. He raised his hand, stopping them.

“The Regent is busy. Come back later,” he said firmly.

The secretaries exchanged uneasy glances but ultimately bowed and left. Ren Xun watched them retreat, his sharp gaze flickering with suspicion.

As the director of the Servants’ Hall, Ren Xun was acutely aware of the creeping influence of external forces within the Regency Office.

After Ren Xun departed, Wen Yu spoke again, “Teacher, about the search for the Emperor…”

As Lu Ji’s most trusted disciple, Wen Yu was privy to the mission to locate the missing Emperor.

Lu Ji’s expression darkened. “There’s been progress. The Emperor isn’t dead. He’s sealed within a dimensional prison, protected by the Divine Dragon Palace Final Revelation.”

“We’ve pinpointed the general location of the prison. It lies in an area that was once home to an ancient civilization, now a dead zone. But to find the precise coordinates, we’ll need more time.”

The Void was vast and treacherous, filled with chaotic currents that disrupted navigation.

Even the strongest humans struggled to withstand the Void’s corrosive energy.

Those who ventured into it without proper precautions often became hopelessly lost, doomed to die in its endless expanse.

That’s why Void exploration required specialized equipment like Void Compasses.

“I can deploy some of my Eastern Army personnel,” Wen Yu offered. “I have a few Void Walkers under my command. Their sensitivity to Void energy makes them invaluable in such missions.”

Lu Ji’s eyes lit up. “Excellent. I’ll make the arrangements.”

Void Walkers, though only S-ranked, were among the rarest professionals due to their unique affinity with Void energy.

Their ability to navigate the Void without succumbing to its effects made them indispensable assets for any military force. With the addition of Void Walkers, the search for the Emperor could proceed more smoothly.

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Wen Yu’s expression hardened as she broached another topic, “Teacher, do we have any leads on what happened back then?”

She was referring to the events surrounding the Emperor’s disappearance and the annihilation of the Imperial Guard.

Lu Ji’s tone was icy. “The archives of the Imperial Guard were completely erased. Anyone who tried to investigate… either died mysteriously or vanished without a trace.”

Even his brief explanation carried a chilling weight, a stark reminder of the darkness lurking beneath the Empire’s polished facade.

Wen Yu shivered inwardly. How many unseen hands had orchestrated these events? How many lives had been silently extinguished?

Lu Ji rose from his seat, his hands clasped behind his back as he stared out the window.

“The Qin family was undoubtedly involved,” he said coldly. “If they hadn’t betrayed the Emperor, the combined strength of the Imperial Guard and the Qin family’s elites would have ensured His Majesty’s safety.”

Hearing this, Wen Yu’s eyes narrowed, “But Teacher, the Emperor’s power, combined with the Divine Dragon Palace Final Revelation and the Imperial Guard, should have made betrayal nearly impossible.”

“Could the Qin family really have accomplished such a feat on their own?”

Lu Ji’s gaze darkened, and he uttered a single name: “The First Court of the Void was involved.”

Wen Yu’s pupils constricted in shock.

As the Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Army, she was all too familiar with the First Court.

The First Court was the apex of Void power, a shadowy empire that ruled the uncharted chaos of the Void.

After a long silence, Wen Yu spoke hesitantly.

“Teacher… are you saying the Qin family has… an alliance with the Void?”