Chapter 1439 - 1372: Small Town in Yu State

The State Preceptor immediately turned his head to look at Yan Wei and asked, "What did you say to him?"

Yan Wei replied, "I didn't say much, just told him that I was under your and Emperor Hong's orders to make a trip to the Nine Provinces. After hesitating for a moment, he directly opened the teleportation gate."

"How could it be?"

"Could it be that he doesn't know the whereabouts of the Emperor?"

The State Preceptor frowned.

"I have no idea about that."

Yan Wei shook his head, thought for a moment, and added, "Maybe it's because he sees my power as relatively weak, so he wasn't very concerned."

He added this line to give himself an out.

Because the Emperor will return sooner or later, and when the State Preceptor learns that Elder Qin actually knew, with the State Preceptor's intellect, he will surely suspect Yan Wei's actions today.

The State Preceptor lowered his head, pondered for a moment, then looked at Elder Qin and said, "Never mind all this for now. Go see Emperor Hong immediately and put the young prince on the throne first."

"Yes."

Yan Wei nodded, picked up the corpse on the ground, and followed the State Preceptor, flying towards the depths of the rear mountain.

...

Now, let's talk about Qin Feiyang and the Kylin army commander.

Upon entering the Spirit State, the Kylin army commander immediately opened a teleportation gate.

But before entering the teleportation gate, he hesitated for a moment, finally took out a Shape-shifting Pill, transformed into a young man in his twenties, and then entered the teleportation gate.

Qin Feiyang also piloted the ancient castle and followed in.

The next moment.

The Kylin army commander and the ancient castle simultaneously descended above a mountain range.

The mountains stretched endlessly, layer upon layer.

Not far away, several massive peaks each hosted a colossal structure on their summits.

Those are the most important places of the inner sanctuary.

The Elixir Palace, Martial Palace, Resource Hall...

At this moment.

Quite a few disciples of the inner sanctuary were coming and going above these great halls.

The Kylin army commander glanced around and entered the jungle below.

Soon.

He found a disciple of the Elixir Palace in a grove.

Without saying a word.

He walked up, knocked the disciple unconscious with a palm strike, suppressed his cultivation to two-star War Emperor, changed into the disciple's clothes, and flew towards the Elixir Palace.

Finally.

He mixed into the Elixir Palace smoothly.

But the poor disciple was stripped bare, left only with his undergarments.

A moment passed!

Alchemy Room No.1.

The Kylin army commander stood outside the stone door and knocked strongly.

Soon after.

The stone door opened, and a woman in white appeared in the Kylin army commander's sight.

Indeed.

It was Murong Jing!

Murong Jing sized up the Kylin army commander coldly and asked, "What's the matter?"

The Kylin army commander glanced around the corridor and said in a low voice, "Your mentor asked me to find you."

"Mentor!"

Murong Jing's eyes quivered slightly, she stepped aside and said, "Come in!"

The Kylin army commander walked in with large strides.

Qin Feiyang naturally also piloted the ancient castle, sweeping into the alchemy room.

Once the Kylin army commander entered the alchemy room, Murong Jing immediately closed the stone door, turned to look at the Kylin army commander and asked, "Is my mentor okay now?"

The Kylin army commander gave Murong Jing a once-over and smiled, "The elder is doing well, you don't need to worry."

"And you are?"

Murong Jing looked at him doubtfully.

The Kylin army commander hesitated for a moment and said, "I am a friend of your mentor. This time I'm here to ask you to help me contact someone."

"Contact someone?"

Murong Jing was taken aback, and seemed to think of something, immediately becoming vigilant.

"Don't be nervous, I have your mentor's token."

The Kylin army commander smiled and took out the Jade Pendant from his arms, presenting it to Murong Jing.

The Jade Pendant was about the size of an infant's palm, engraved with a Fire Luan Bird, emitting a crystalline luster.

Murong Jing grasped the Jade Pendant, examined it carefully and then looked the Kylin army commander up and down, still carrying a trace of caution.

"What a cautious girl."

The Kylin army commander smiled helplessly and said, "Rest assured, I'm not a bad person. I'm here following your mentor's entrustment."

Upon hearing this, Murong Jing eased her guard and returned the Jade Pendant to the Kylin army commander.

Then.

She stepped aside, took out an Image Crystal Stone, infused it with Battle Intent.

Before long.

An apparition appeared, who else could it be but the Emperor?

But at this moment, the Emperor lacked any emperor's majesty, wearing an ordinary long robe, looking just like an ordinary person.

"Greetings, elder."

Murong Jing bowed in respect.

"Girl, is there something you need?"

The Emperor looked at Murong Jing, his face surprisingly wearing a very affable smile.

"Was I seeing things?"

"He actually smiled so kindly?"

Luk Zheng stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

And the Kylin army commander, standing to the side, was now looking up at the Emperor's figure, his face full of excitement, his body even trembling.

Even tears of joy flowed from the corners of his eyes.

It's really wonderful, His Majesty is not dead…

But following that was a head full of doubts.

Since His Majesty is not dead, then who was the corpse the State Preceptor brought back earlier?

And how did the Imperial Jade Seal end up in the hands of the State Preceptor?

Murong Jing looked at the Emperor and said with a smile, "I have no business, but someone is looking for you."

"Who is it?"

The Emperor asked.

"Me."

The Kylin Army Commander hurriedly ran to Murong Jing's side.

"Who are you?"

The Emperor looked at him suspiciously.

"Your Maj..."

The Kylin Army Commander was about to shout "Your Majesty" but suddenly remembered Murong Jing was still beside him, and said, "Can you give me the coordinates first? I'll tell you everything slowly once I get there."

"Who exactly are you?"

The Emperor raised an eyebrow.

The Kylin Army Commander said anxiously, "It's not convenient to speak here, and I have something very urgent to report to you."

"Urgent..."

"Report..."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's eyes flashed, he looked at Murong Jing and smiled, "Girl, cover your ears."

Murong Jing glanced suspiciously at the Emperor and the Kylin Army Commander but, being very understanding, didn't ask questions. She raised her hands and covered her ears.

The Emperor immediately gave the Kylin Army Commander a coordinate.

The Kylin Army Commander instantly opened a portal, thanked Murong Jing, then entered the portal.

"He won't even let Murong Jing know the coordinates, what exactly is he doing that requires such caution?"

Luk Zheng frowned deeply.

Qin Feiyang's eyes flashed slightly, glanced at Murong Jing, and also maneuvered the ancient castle, following into the portal.

...

Yu State.

A remote small town, nestled within the mountains.

The town has only five or six hundred households.

Much like Iron Bull Town, though there are disputes, arguments, and conniving schemes within the town, it is much better than the Imperial Palace.

The people rise early and return late, work diligently, and everything appears so peaceful and harmonious.

Outside the town, by a small creek, sits a newly built courtyard.

The courtyard occupies approximately five or six acres, surrounded by a row of wooden fences.

Inside.

Apart from a small two-story wooden building, it's entirely vegetable and fruit gardens.

Whether they're vegetable seedlings in the garden or fruit saplings in the orchard, all have been planted recently.

Around the courtyard, willow trees cast shadows, greenery flourishes, presenting a vibrant scene.

Delicate wildflowers bloom amidst the grass, attracting swarms of bees and butterflies.

In front of the courtyard, the creek's water flows clearly and persistently, and one can see small fish happily swimming in the water.

This place is like a piece of earthly paradise, bringing peace and tranquility to the heart.

At this moment.

A middle-aged man in white attire sits alone under a willow tree by the creek, drinking tea and watching the fish in the water, enjoying this peaceful life.

Shua!

Suddenly.

A young robust man, clad in inner disciple attire, appears beside the courtyard.

It's the Kylin Army Commander!

He looks around and quickly sees the middle-aged man sitting by the creek.

Immediately, he swallows the Shape-shifting Pill, his face filled with excitement, he quickly walks to the middle-aged man's side, kneeling on the ground, bows and says, "Minister, I've come to see Your Majesty!"

"So it's you."

The Emperor turned his head, glanced at the Kylin Army Commander, showing no emotion and said lightly, "The people living here are ordinary people; they do not know my identity, so do not perform such grand gestures when you see me in the future."

"Yes."

The Kylin Army Commander respectfully responds, rising to his feet.

The Emperor turned back, raised the teacup, took a sip, and asked, "You said just now you had urgent matters to report to me, what is it?"

The Kylin Army Commander didn't waste words, instantly detailing the matter of the corpse and the Imperial Jade Seal to the Emperor.

After listening, the Emperor remained astonishingly calm.

Even his brows showed no trace of anger.

Seeing the Emperor's prolonged silence, the Kylin Army Commander cautiously asked, "Could it be that the Imperial Jade Seal was given to them by Your Majesty?"

The Emperor said lightly, "The real Imperial Jade Seal is with me; the one they have is a fake."

"Fake?"

The Kylin Army Commander was taken aback, saying, "Why does the fake look so real, even carrying the aura of Purple Gold Dragon Blood?"

"Have you forgotten?"

"In this world, there's more than just the late Emperor who possesses Purple Gold Dragon Blood."

The Emperor said.

The Kylin Army Commander furrowed his brows, suddenly recalling a white-clothed figure in his mind, saying, "Is Your Majesty implying that the Imperial Jade Seal in the State Preceptor's hands was fashioned by Qin Feiyang?"

The Emperor said, "Even if it's not him, he is involved."

"How could this be?"

"He is, after all, a descendant of the Qin Clan; why would he help an outsider?"

The Kylin Army Commander's face was full of anger.

The Emperor smiled faintly and asked, "Anything else?"

The Kylin Army Commander knelt on the ground again, imploring, "Your Majesty, please return with me. The Imperial Capital truly needs you now."

"What would I return for?"

"To continue the endless schemes and intrigue?"

"I'm tired."

"I want to rest well for a period."

The Emperor said.

The Kylin Army Commander shouted, "Your Majesty, if you don't return, the Imperial Capital will change hands!"

"Your concerns, I've anticipated for some time..."

"However, what of it?"

"Look here, the picturesque mountains and rivers, the honest and simple folk."

"There's no dispute, no worries."

"Such a good place, how could I bear to leave?"

The Emperor smiled lightly.

"Your Majesty..."

The Kylin Army Commander was extremely anxious.

"That's enough, you should head back!"

"From now on, no matter what happens in the Imperial Capital, don't come seeking me. Let me be capricious this once, to enjoy life, to savor this rare tranquility."

The Emperor said with a smile.