Chapter 2379 - 2069: Lu Chen Just Left Like That?
Since sealing those several Deceit Kings, Lu Chen had the Deceit Suppression Bureau and Zhen Nan Prince Manor investigate the Yellow Springs Sect.
However, the Yellow Springs Sect acted quite secretly, and the methods of the Deceit Suppression Bureau were ineffective against the sect’s monsters, making it difficult to trace the location of the Yellow Springs Sect, so there had been no news.
After searching for such a long time, finally, today there was news about the Yellow Springs Sect.
As Lu Chen finished speaking, a Hidden Guard immediately responded, "In Cold River City."
Hearing the response from the Hidden Guard, Lu Chen frowned.
In the past, the Yellow Springs Sect members only massacred villages, they didn’t cause trouble in the city.
After all, the city contained people from the Deceit Suppression Bureau, and there were also troops.
If they caused chaos in the city, it would be easily discovered.
This was the first time Lu Chen had heard of Yellow Springs Sect members appearing in the city.
The Hidden Guard continued, "Several aristocratic families in Cold River City have been exterminated by the Yellow Springs Sect. Now, the entire Cold River County is in a state of panic, and the County Magistrate has already sent people to request aid from the Deceit Suppression Bureau, hoping they can investigate the matter."
Lu Chen thought for a moment, and his gaze fell on Mu Yunxi sitting across from him, then he seriously said, "Miss Mu, I wish to ask Tianxuan Palace for assistance. I wonder if it’s possible?"
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, Mu Yunxi’s heart instantly became alert.
Asking for help from Tianxuan Palace at this time, he was probably aiming for the Shadow Tracing Mirror.
Although she guessed Lu Chen’s intentions, Mu Yunxi still said, "Master Lu, please speak."
Lu Chen directly stated, "I want to trouble Tianxuan Palace to use the Shadow Tracing Mirror to track the whereabouts of the Yellow Springs Sect."
Seeing that Lu Chen indeed had this idea, Mu Yunxi showed a regretful expression and said, "Master Lu, I am truly sorry. After learning that Zhen Nan Prince Manor had sealed those Deceit Kings, we sent the Shadow Tracing Mirror back to Tianxuan Palace."
Hearing Mu Yunxi’s reply, Lu Chen was not surprised.
He had heard this morning that an elder from Tianxuan Palace had left Guangling City, and it seemed the Shadow Tracing Mirror had been sent away this morning.
At this moment, Mu Yunxi was feeling a bit nervous.
Initially, she was not worried that Zhen Nan Prince Manor would seize the Shadow Tracing Mirror because, to her, Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s situation was not favorable.
If they were to seize the Shadow Tracing Mirror, it would offend a hidden force, which would hasten the downfall of Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
However, after knowing that Zhen Nan Prince Manor had a Heavenly Realm Strong Person, Mu Yunxi’s thoughts changed.
With such a strong person, there was no one in Dazhou who could contend with Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
If Zhen Nan Prince Manor wanted the Shadow Tracing Mirror, they would surely attack Tianxuan Palace directly.
And right now, as the Saintess of Tianxuan Palace, being in Zhen Nan Prince Manor, if Lu Chen detained her and didn’t let her return to Tianxuan Palace, he could use her to threaten the Palace Master of Tianxuan Palace.
Thinking of this, Mu Yunxi somewhat regretted not returning to Tianxuan Palace with Feng Lin and the others this morning.
However, just when Mu Yunxi thought Lu Chen might threaten her, Lu Chen stood up and said, "Oh, it was sent back—that is unfortunate. In that case, I won’t disturb Miss Mu any further."
After speaking, Lu Chen directly left Mu Yunxi’s courtyard.
Watching Lu Chen leave, Mu Yunxi was somewhat lost in thought.
Did Lu Chen really just leave like that?
That was a Heavenly Realm Treasure, was Lu Chen not even a bit interested?
Or was he simply not saying anything on the surface, but internally planning to detain her and send a message to Tianxuan Palace, forcing them to send the treasure?
Mu Yunxi planned to verify this later, to see if she could leave Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
If she was stopped when leaving Zhen Nan Prince Manor, it would prove that Lu Chen had already detained her.
...
After leaving Mu Yunxi’s courtyard, Lu Chen went to the conference hall.
By now, the Earth Realm Strong Persons from the Deceit Suppression Bureau and Zhen Nan Prince Manor were almost all present.
Once seated at the main seat, Lu Chen directly said, "I believe you have heard, the Yellow Springs Sect has appeared in Cold River City."
Upon hearing this, Fan Yaodong immediately said, "Master, why don’t you let me lead the people of the Deceit Suppression Bureau to Cold River City to capture the monsters of the Yellow Springs Sect."
The Deceit Suppression Bureau had only recently pledged allegiance to Zhen Nan Prince Manor, needing to make a significant contribution urgently.
Capturing the monsters of the Yellow Springs Sect would be the best opportunity for them.
If they could find the main base of the Yellow Springs Sect and destroy it, the Deceit Suppression Bureau would be making a significant contribution.
After hearing Fan Yaodong’s words, Lu Chen thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, I leave the matter of the Yellow Springs Sect to your Deceit Suppression Bureau."
"If you encounter anything you can’t resolve, send someone to inform me immediately."
"Additionally, I am quite interested in the monsters of the Yellow Springs Sect. If you encounter any living monsters, try to capture them alive; I want to see what these monsters are."
Seeing Lu Chen’s agreement, Fan Yaodong excitedly responded, "Yes, Master. We will definitely capture the Yellow Springs Sect’s monsters alive for you."
At this moment, Fan Yaodong remembered something and continued, "Oh, Master, I’ve already written to Lu Yu, asking him to send all the Deceit Suppression Bureau’s secret treasures to Guangling County."
Since the Deceit Suppression Bureau had decided to rely on Zhen Nan Prince Manor, all their treasures and spiritual weapons naturally needed to be sent to Guangling County.
Of course, most importantly, the strong persons of the Deceit Suppression Bureau also needed to come to Guangling County.
Fan Yaodong thought that since the Deceit Suppression Bureau headquarters was relocating to Guangling County, it would be convenient to move together with the people from Zhen Nan Prince Manor, helping Bai Qingqing and others relocate.
Though Lu Chen and Prince Zhen Nan were already in Guangling City, many people from Zhen Nan Prince Manor remained in the Capital City, such as Bai Qingqing and Ji Yunmeng.
If the Imperial Court discovered that Zhen Nan Prince Manor had intentions of independence, they might detain those remaining in the Capital City, or even act against them. It’s best to bring them to Guangling County as well.
In this way, if Lu Chen ever wanted to rebel, there would be no threats against him.
Fan Yaodong then asked, "Master, should we have the Deceit Suppression Bureau personnel escort the Princess and Lady Bai to Guangling County, taking advantage of the same route?"
Hearing Fan Yaodong’s words, Lu Chen thought for a moment.
He wasn’t actually worried that the Imperial Court would take action against Zhen Nan Prince Manor in the Capital City; with a Heavenly Realm Strong Person by his side, once the word got out, the people in the Imperial Court would strive to protect those from Zhen Nan Prince Manor at all costs.
However, better safe than sorry.
Even if the people in the Imperial Court dared not do anything to Bai Qingqing and others, there would always be those wanting to exploit Zhen Nan Prince Manor to incite conflict.
Most importantly, as Da Zhou’s qi fortune was declining, signs of internal strife were already evident, and the Capital City, as the administrative center of Da Zhou, was the most dangerous place—hence, allowing Bai Qingqing and others to come to Guangling County earlier wouldn’t be unwise.
Thinking of this, Lu Chen told Fan Yaodong, "Alright, I will write letting the tributors from Zhen Nan Prince Manor and the Deceit Suppression Bureau go south together."
...
Outside Cloud Cliff City.
Feng Lin and the people from Tianxuan Palace were solemnly observing the crisscrossing ravines in front of them.
Even without the Shadow Tracing Mirror, from these traces, one could tell how fierce the battle at the siege was outside Cloud Cliff City a month ago.
After regaining her composure, Feng Lin then took out the Shadow Tracing Mirror.
She immediately addressed an Earth Realm Elder beside her, "Elder Li, let’s activate the Shadow Tracing Mirror together to see exactly what happened a month ago."
After she spoke, she infused spiritual evil into the Shadow Tracing Mirror.
With the infusion of spiritual evil, the Shadow Tracing Mirror floated into the air.
The next moment, the Shadow Tracing Mirror displayed a scene of Cloud Cliff City, and the scenes constantly changed until it settled on the scene of the mysterious siege.