Chapter 1413 - 1346: The Imperial Jade Seal Is Gone!

"Ignorance is truly frightening."

Qin Feiyang shook his head with a sigh and looked at the State Preceptor, "I have a motive for murder, and you have a motive for murder. I have the capability, and so do you. So you suspect me, and naturally, I have reason to suspect you."

"You're just a thief crying 'Stop thief'."

The State Preceptor's face darkened as he spoke angrily.

Qin Feiyang said, "Then can I also say that you're a thief crying 'Stop thief'?"

"Stop with your nonsense!"

The State Preceptor roared, murder intent flooding from his old eyes.

Qin Feiyang's gaze turned cold, he shouted, "You better put away your killing intent immediately!"

The State Preceptor said in a deep voice, "I advise you not to challenge this State Preceptor's patience!"

"That's what I should be saying to you."

"If you don't want those disgraceful things of yours exposed to the world, you better behave and stop biting like a mad dog."

Qin Feiyang said.

"You..."

The State Preceptor was furious.

"What about me?"

Qin Feiyang looked at him provocatively.

"You're ruthless!"

The State Preceptor said coldly behind his back, then turned to look at the Chief Eunuch and asked, "Where is the Imperial Jade Seal?"

"The Imperial Jade Seal?"

The Chief Eunuch was slightly taken aback and quickly looked at the desk beside him.

On the desk, pens, ink, paper, and inkstone were neatly arranged, along with a stack of memorials. On one side, there was a square jade box about the size of two adult palms, carved with dragons and phoenixes, very exquisite.

This was exactly the desk where the emperor usually reviewed memorials.

The Chief Eunuch quickly took two steps to the desk and reached out to grab the jade box.

Just at this moment.

The State Preceptor and Qin Feiyang's eyes flashed, both rushing towards the jade box.

But the State Preceptor's speed was ultimately a tad faster, grabbing the jade box first.

The sudden change left the Chief Eunuch and the Kylin Army Commander at a loss.

At the same time.

Seeing the jade box fall into the State Preceptor's hands, Qin Feiyang's face darkened slightly, he said, "We don't even know if the emperor has met with misfortune, and you're so keen to control the Imperial Jade Seal?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"This State Preceptor is protecting the Imperial Jade Seal, to prevent it from falling into the hands of those with ill intentions."

The State Preceptor sneered.

"Are you talking about yourself?"

Qin Feiyang seized the opportunity to step forward and grab the jade box.

"What are you doing?"

The State Preceptor yelled angrily.

Both of them held onto one side, refusing to let go.

Qin Feiyang said, "I will not allow the Imperial Jade Seal to fall into anyone's hands other than the Qin Clan, especially yours!"

"Then let's see who is more capable!"

The State Preceptor's eyes flashed with murder, suddenly releasing a powerful divine aura towards Qin Feiyang.

Pfft!

Qin Feiyang spat out a mouthful of blood, reeling backward.

The State Preceptor, as if receiving a treasured prize, took a few steps back with the jade box, then hurriedly opened it.

"Damn it!"

Qin Feiyang was furious and anxious.

However!

As the State Preceptor opened the jade box, he froze completely.

"What is going on?"

Qin Feiyang was dumbfounded.

Upon obtaining the Imperial Jade Seal, shouldn't this old scoundrel be happy?

He suspiciously approached, looked into the jade box, and was stunned.

"Haha..."

Following that.

He threw his head back, laughing, the laughter filled with unresolvable mockery.

The jade box was empty.

The Imperial Jade Seal wasn't inside.

"How can this be?"

"His Majesty always kept the Imperial Jade Seal here, how could it be gone?"

The Chief Eunuch came forward to look, his face also changed dramatically.

"Could it have been taken by the culprit?"

The Kylin Army Commander questioned suspiciously.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feiyang and the State Preceptor simultaneously looked at each other.

The State Preceptor transmitted, shouting, "Hand over the Imperial Jade Seal immediately!"

Qin Feiyang retorted mentally, "Shouldn't you be the one handing over the Imperial Jade Seal?"

The State Preceptor raised an eyebrow, staring gloomily at Qin Feiyang, conveyed, "Did you really not kill His Majesty?"

"Nonsense, if I had, would I be fighting you for the Imperial Jade Seal?"

Qin Feiyang snorted coldly.

The State Preceptor's heart sank, conveying, "If it's neither you nor me, who could it be?"

Qin Feiyang also fell silent.

All along, the State Preceptor had been suspecting him, and he had been suspecting the State Preceptor.

But from the State Preceptor's current reaction, it seemed he really had nothing to do with it.

However, as the State Preceptor said, besides the two of them, who else had the capability?

Wait!

There seemed to be someone overlooked!

That person was Lu Xingchen!

Lu Xingchen had both the capability and a motive for murder, surely the biggest suspect!

Thinking of this.

Qin Feiyang immediately opened a portal and walked in without looking back.

"Where are you going?"

The Kylin Army Commander hastily asked.

"To find the real culprit."

Qin Feiyang replied.

Before his voice fell, Qin Feiyang disappeared into the portal.

The Kylin Army Commander looked back at the State Preceptor, feeling helpless, and asked, "State Preceptor, what should we do now?"

"Don't panic!"

"This State Preceptor will return to the Temple immediately, dispatch people from the Law Enforcement Hall to search. Even if His Majesty has met with misfortune, we must find his imperial body!"

"As for here, the two of you handle it, and remember, don't let any news slip out."

The State Preceptor instructed.

"But such a big matter, how long can it be kept secret?"

The Chief Eunuch asked anxiously.

"Keep it secret for as long as possible."

"If anyone asks, just say, His Majesty is unwell and won't see anyone for the time being."

The State Preceptor finished speaking and then opened a portal and left.

"How could this happen?"

"Your Majesty, please, nothing must happen to you!"

The Chief Eunuch cried out.

The Kylin army commander also had a look of concern.

...

Bright Sky Palace!

Qin Feiyang sat on the upper throne, holding the Image Crystal Stone, his face as dark as water.

He never expected such a thing to suddenly occur.

Buzz!

Not long after.

Lu Xingchen's phantom appeared.

Qin Feiyang said, "Tell me, does the emperor's assassination have anything to do with you?"

"What?"

"The emperor assassinated?"

Lu Xingchen froze, surprised.

"Yes."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Lu Xingchen studied Qin Feiyang and saw that Qin Feiyang's face was severe, not seeming to be joking.

"Wait for me, I'll come to find you."

Having said that.

He then turned off the Image Crystal Stone.

In less than Three Star, Lu Xingchen appeared in the hall, looking at Qin Feiyang sternly and said, "When did this happen? How come I haven't received any news?"

"Not long ago."

Qin Feiyang replied, then said, "Do you truly not know, or are you pretending to be ignorant?"

"If it were truly me, do you think I would deny it?"

Lu Xingchen said.

Qin Feiyang raised his eyebrows, seemingly acknowledging it's reasonable.

Given Lu Xingchen's character, if he dared to do it, he would definitely dare to admit it.

"Could it be the State Preceptor?"

Lu Xingchen asked.

"From his previous behavior, it shouldn't be him, but we can't rule out that he's putting on an act."

"Moreover, the Imperial Jade Seal is also missing."

Qin Feiyang said.

Lu Xingchen was taken aback: "Not the State Preceptor, not me, and not you, could it be a ghost?"

"I'm not in the mood for jokes now."

"You should immediately summon Mu Qing to let him use the Heaven and Earth Eye to see."

Qin Feiyang said.

Lu Xingchen puzzled, "The emperor's assassination should be a good thing for you, so why are you so worried?"

"I'm worried about the Imperial Jade Seal; now that the emperor has been assassinated, if the State Preceptor gets the Imperial Jade Seal, he can legitimately succeed the throne."

Qin Feiyang said sternly.

The reason why the State Preceptor has not acted for so long is partly because the emperor is still alive and partly because of the Imperial Jade Seal.

Without the Imperial Jade Seal, he cannot gain the people's recognition.

Of course.

The people's recognition is not that crucial.

Because, with the State Preceptor's means, there are countless ways to deceive everyone.

The real fear for the State Preceptor is actually those ancient monsters hidden in the imperial palace's back mountain.

Those ancient monsters include several self-sealed Pseudo Gods, as well as Elder Qin, all of whom are Guardians of the Great Qin Empire.

From ancient times to now, the transmission of the throne has always been sealed by the previous emperor's personal decree, announced to the world, and then a succession ceremony held, during which the Imperial Jade Seal is handed explicitly to the successor.

But now.

The emperor is assassinated, and no one can draft this decree.

In this way, the ancient monsters in the imperial palace's back mountain only recognize the Imperial Jade Seal.

So.

Finding the Imperial Jade Seal is urgent.

Lu Xingchen paused and asked, "How many people currently know about this matter?"

Qin Feiyang said, "Me, you, the State Preceptor, Kylin army commander, Chief Eunuch."

"Actually, I think you're somewhat overthinking."

"The State Preceptor does not have the bloodline power of the Qin Clan, so even if he finds the Imperial Jade Seal, those monsters in the imperial palace's back mountain will not agree to him succeeding the throne."

Lu Xingchen said with a faint smile.

"What kind of person is the State Preceptor? As long as he obtains the Imperial Jade Seal, there are many ways to convince those ancient monsters."

"Moreover, don't forget, there is still a young prince now."

"Under the current emperor, there is only this one successor. If the State Preceptor cannot convince those ancient monsters, he will surely push the young prince to the throne."

"By then, if the State Preceptor allies with the current empress, the empire of Great Qin will sooner or later become his Zhuge family's empire."

Qin Feiyang said.

"That's also reasonable."

"The young prince is now ignorant and they can manipulate him however they wish."

"But, aren't you here?"

"You, as the descendant who inherited Emperor Qin's legacy, have the greatest chance of succeeding the throne, right?"

Lu Xingchen laughed lightly.

"Back then, when the emperor expelled me from the palace, he announced it to the world. Do you think those ancients would agree to me succeeding the throne?"

"Besides, the State Preceptor would certainly obstruct it."

Qin Feiyang said.

"That's true."

"However, the emperor's assassination and the Imperial Jade Seal's disappearance are great news for me. Why should I help you?"

Lu Xingchen teased.

"I'm not asking you to help me, just for Mu Qing to see if the emperor is still alive."

Qin Feiyang said.

"Let me think about it."

Lu Xingchen walked to a chair on the side, sat down, and bowed his head in contemplation.

A moment later.

He looked up at Qin Feiyang, smiled, and said, "If it's just to see if the emperor is still alive, I can help you."

Having said that.

Mu Qing appeared beside him out of thin air.

Lu Xingchen said, "Use the Heaven and Earth Eye to check the whereabouts of the current emperor."

"Yes."

Mu Qing answered respectfully, then coldly glanced at Qin Feiyang before opening the Heaven and Earth Eye, his eyes immediately emitting faint rays of obscure light.

Gradually.

In his pupils, a vast stretch of mountains began to manifest indistinctly.

But only Mu Qing could see these.