Due to the death of the Minister of Finance, the entire Lanning Empire spent several days in a suppressed atmosphere. Finally, the Holy Church concluded the case with a document stating that the Minister of Finance was assassinated by an assassin from the McLaren Empire, the biggest rival of the Lanning Empire! This was considered a national dispute, and the Holy Church refused to intervene!

Upon hearing this news, Du Chen almost burst into laughter. These politicians really had no shame in telling lies. However, how the two empires would handle this "political dispute" was not his concern.

Du Chen had originally planned to leave the St. Kain Manor after receiving his redemption money. But now, with this turn of events, the redemption money was uncertain, and the Holy Church had its eyes on him again. He couldn't get away for the time being.

With Father Ferdinand's support, Du Chen moved from the tower to a garden attic and received an increase in his monthly allowance. He truly started living the life of a young master. But he always wondered who the guardian war god by his side was.

He also inquired about Francis's past but found nothing unusual. The little guy was born fifteen years ago while Angus was away on an expedition. He was immediately judged as unable to cultivate battle energy upon birth, so he was neglected. When he was three years old, his only loving mother passed away, and he became the shame of the St. Kain family. If it weren't for Foye, the old servant who took care of Francis after Lady Angus passed away, this foolish child might never have grown up.

With endless doubts, Du Chen continued to cultivate the "Lotus Treasure Mirror".

On this day, in the southern slums of St. John's City.

The dilapidated houses were piled up haphazardly, resembling a nest of cockroaches. The roofs were full of cracks, and the walls were mottled, clearly indicating that their owners were not wealthy.

In front of one of the broken houses, Du Chen pointed at an elderly couple and scolded them sternly, "How dare you disobey my orders? Are you seeking death? Do you know who I am? I am the third young master of the St. Kain family. Get out of my way immediately!"

The ones being scolded were none other than the elderly Matthew couple whom Du Chen had helped a few days ago.

Du Chen was fierce, and he held a large iron shovel in his hand. Behind him, Aliza glared fiercely at Matthew

But this elderly couple was not angry or scared. Instead, they smiled bitterly and said, "Young Master Francis, we absolutely won't move!"

"Aliza, carry them away for me!"

"Alright!" Aliza swayed his massive body and picked up the Matthew couple, running more than ten meters away.

"Understood, Young Master!"

Aliza forcefully pushed open a door, regardless of whether anyone was inside, and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Listen up, Young Master Francis is here to help fix your house..."

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Du Chen looked at Aliza approvingly and happily started doing good deeds!

Sometimes, being the third young master had its advantages.

The Matthew couple were extremely grateful and didn't know what to say. "Young Master, you... ah, when I die, I will definitely praise your virtues in front of the gods in heaven and ask them to extend your life!"

Du Chen didn't care about his lifespan. He was currently enjoying the tingling sensation on his buttocks. After his recent efforts, his second lotus flower had grown by about thirty percent. The internal energy within the lotus flower had also improved significantly.

After repairing the roofs of three houses in one go, when Du Chen enthusiastically rushed towards the fourth house, his older brother Steve hurriedly ran over. "Francis, come with me to the Vernar Palace! His Majesty Balgna wants to see you!"

"The king wants to see me?" Du Chen was taken aback, but he saw his brother's face filled with joy as he shouted, "Have you forgotten? Frith is dead, but Father Ferdinand said that death doesn't absolve one of their sins. So, a portion of the Minister of Finance's inheritance is going to serve as your redemption money!"

He grabbed Du Chen's arm tightly and said, "Let's go, the Vernar Palace is in chaos right now, all because of the Minister of Finance's inheritance!"

Du Chen suppressed his excitement and asked, "How much is his inheritance? How much can I get?"

Steve dramatically opened his arms and gestured, "It's immeasurable! That old guy was corrupt to the point that it made all the ministers jealous. Otherwise, why would the Vernar Palace be in such chaos?"

"Don't corrupt money need to be turned over to the treasury?"

"Oh my, little brother, you're too naive! Everyone in the capital knows he was corrupt, but where's the evidence? And even if there is evidence, it will be erased... Political matters aren't something you can understand!"

Du Chen was overjoyed and waved at the Matthew couple. "I'll go meet His Majesty first. Once I get the money, I'll host a banquet for everyone here!"

"Praise Young Master Francis, your kindness... ah, I really don't know how to praise you anymore. The virtues of St. John's City are not enough to describe you!" exclaimed the emotional Matthew .

As they walked out of the slums, people constantly smiled and greeted Du Chen. His reputation was very good now! At least in the eyes of the poor in the southern city, he was loved by all and brought happiness wherever he went.

Young Master Francis, a good person!

As the imperial palace of the empire, the Vernar Palace was naturally magnificent. Although the tallest building in the capital was occupied by the St. John's Cathedral, the Vernar Palace made up for its lack of height with its vast area. From a distance, it looked like a dark blue castle.

After being announced at the main gate, Du Chen crossed a large and mysterious square, bypassed the statue of the ancestral text of the Laning royal family, and arrived at the central palace of the Vernar Palace. Even before entering, he could hear the noise inside.

"The soldiers of the St. Borwen Legion in the capital have not changed their armor for a long time. I need this money!" It was an unfamiliar voice.

"No, my Siglu Legion is facing immense pressure from the northern McCullen. We need to strengthen our military!" This was the voice of Duke Angus.

"But the southern part of the empire is facing floods. Your Majesty must consider the disaster victims!"

"My dear father, don't you think the Vernar Palace should be renovated?"

"Cough! Everyone, a portion of this gold must be compensated to Francis. It is the canon of the Holy Church! Please wait for Francis to receive his rightful share before handling this huge sum of money!" Ferdinand was also in the palace.

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Oh my god, Du Chen exclaimed in his heart. Just how much is the inheritance of the Minister of Finance? Could it be enough to equip a legion or provide relief for a flood?

At that moment, Steve reported at the palace gate, "Your Majesty, I have brought Francis and request your audience!"

Suddenly, the hall fell silent. After a while, a very kind voice spoke, "Has the virtue of St. John's City arrived? Please let him in!"

Du Chen straightened his attire, and Steve whispered, "Don't be nervous, dear brother. How much money you can gain today depends on your performance!"