Chapter 2388 - 2078: Yellow Springs Sect Attacks
Wu Hong glanced at the disciples of Tianxuan Palace present, noticing that they did not seem tense or guilty. He wondered if there really had been a misunderstanding with Zhen Nan Prince Manor?
Looking at the demeanor of these junior brothers and sisters, they didn’t seem like they were imprisoned, nor did they seem like they had betrayed Tianxuan Palace.
Wu Hong then directly said, "The Palace Master sent me to Guangling City to inquire about the Saintess’s situation."
Upon hearing Wu Hong’s words, the disciples of Tianxuan Palace showed a hint of confusion on their faces, looking at each other.
At this moment, a male disciple asked, "Brother Wu, why inquire about the Saintess’s situation? Isn’t the Saintess doing well at Zhen Nan Prince Manor?"
Wu Hong asked, "The Saintess hasn’t been imprisoned by Zhen Nan Prince Manor?"
Just as Wu Hong asked this, a female disciple countered, "Why would Zhen Nan Prince Manor imprison the Saintess?"
This...
Seeing that everyone seemed unaware, Wu Hong felt he had asked the wrong people.
Thinking for a while, Wu Hong finally said, "I’d like to meet with the Saintess, could you all help relay my request to the Saintess?"
A Tianxuan Palace disciple immediately said, "Brother Wu, if you wish to meet the Saintess, you can just go to Zhen Nan Prince Manor directly."
Wu Hong frowned slightly. Going to Zhen Nan Prince Manor would be like walking into a trap.
If he went to Zhen Nan Prince Manor and got caught by their people, how could he send messages back?
However...
Zhen Nan Prince Manor apparently wasn’t regulating these Tianxuan Palace disciples, and their Saintess occasionally appeared in the streets, seeming not restricted in freedom, so how could they catch him?
After thinking for a while, Wu Hong decided to take the risk and meet Mu Yunxi face to face. Only by seeing her personally could he understand the situation at Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Thinking of this, Wu Hong said, "Alright, I’ll go to Zhen Nan Prince Manor now."
Upon hearing this, a female disciple immediately said to Wu Hong, "Brother Wu, there’s no need to rush. Let’s finish our meal first, and then we can go to Zhen Nan Prince Manor together."
Wu Hong didn’t refuse and came to sit down on a wooden stool in the private room, saying, "Alright."
After the meal, the disciples of Tianxuan Palace took Wu Hong to Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
On the way to Zhen Nan Prince Manor, Wu Hong was still anxious, fearing that all this was a trap set by Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
However, upon arriving at Zhen Nan Prince Manor, he found that no one restricted his freedom, and he smoothly met Mu Yunxi.
In the courtyard, Mu Yunxi sat in front of a stone bench, eyeing Wu Hong closely.
Standing beside Mu Yunxi was Tianxuan Palace’s elder, Feng Lin.
Feng Lin spoke first: "Wu Hong, the Palace Master must have sent you to gather information."
Seeing Wu Hong, Feng Lin immediately guessed his purpose.
Since Feng Lin had directly stated his purpose for coming, Wu Hong couldn’t hide it, and thus said, "The Palace Master noticed the Saintess hadn’t returned for a long time and feared you might be in danger, sending disciples to inquire."
At this point, Mu Yunxi directly said to Wu Hong, "You can tell the Palace Master that everything is fine."
Continuing, Mu Yunxi said, "I’ll write a letter to the Palace Master shortly, and you must deliver the letter personally."
With these words, Mu Yunxi asked a female disciple of Tianxuan Palace to bring her paper and pen, beginning to write the letter in front of Wu Hong.
Soon, Mu Yunxi documented her experiences at Zhen Nan Prince Manor in the letter, wrapped it up and handed it to Wu Hong.
Witnessing this, Wu Hong bewilderedly asked, "Saintess, aren’t you returning to Tianxuan Palace?"
Mu Yunxi replied, "I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t be returning for now."
"Once you hand the letter to the Palace Master, they will naturally understand why I am staying in Guangling City."
Wu Hong couldn’t say much else, accepted the letter and said, "I understand. If the Saintess has nothing else, I’ll take my leave."
Mu Yunxi said: "Alright, be careful on the way."
Wu Hong didn’t say any more and turned around to leave.
Watching Wu Hong leave, Feng Lin said: "I fear the Palace Master also suspects that there might be Outer Domain forces behind Zhen Nan Prince Manor."
Mu Yunxi said: "For such a remote place to produce a Heavenly Realm Strong Person is indeed suspicious."
"However, Zhen Nan Prince Manor seems free of abnormalities at the moment."
They had been at Zhen Nan Prince Manor for a long time and hadn’t found anything resembling Outer Domain forces, apart from having a Heavenly Realm Strong Person.
Most importantly, Zhen Nan Prince Manor hadn’t troubled Tianxuan Palace at all.
If Zhen Nan Prince Manor were truly Outer Domain forces, they would certainly know that a Super Force supports Tianxuan Palace, and their purposes are likely aligned, hence Zhen Nan Prince Manor would certainly eliminate these Tianxuan Palace individuals.
Feng Lin then shifted topics: "Zhen Nan Prince Manor gathered everyone in Guangling City; they must be planning something big."
Zhen Nan Prince Manor suddenly summoned Bai Qingqing and Ji Yunmeng to Guangling City, clearly preparing for something, inevitably raising suspicions that they’re preparing a rebellion.
Hearing Feng Lin’s words, Mu Yunxi replied: "Not necessarily."
"Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s actions suggest they don’t want to interfere with the affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"Given Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s current power, if they wanted to cause trouble, no one could stop them. Even if Lu Chen desired to be Emperor, it would be only his word."
Upon hearing Mu Yunxi’s reasoning, Feng Lin found it somewhat plausible.
...
The moonlight tonight was particularly crimson, and people seemed to smell the stench of blood in the air.
At Zhen Nan Prince Manor, Lu Chen was enjoying himself with Yun Yudie. But Yun Yudie suddenly sat up, turning to look out the window.
Lu Chen, lying in bed enjoying himself, asked confusedly when Yun Yudie didn’t move, "What’s wrong?"
Yun Yudie remained silent, just watching out the window.
At this time, Qu He’s voice came from the doorway: "Princely Heir, there are quite a few Earth Realm Spirit Warriors quickly approaching Zhen Nan Prince Manor."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen was slightly taken aback.
Before Lu Chen could speak, Yun Yudie had already gotten off Lu Chen.
Earlier, she had sensed an overwhelmingly repulsive aura, and she foresaw an upcoming attack on Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Yun Yudie got out of bed and quickly dressed.
Seeing Yun Yudie get up, Lu Chen had no choice but to rise as well, calling in the maid to help him dress.
The two then walked to the doorway, looking towards the direction of Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s backyard.
Lu Chen asked, "How many Earth Realm Spirit Warriors are there?"
Qu He’s voice echoed from the curtain: "There are ten, with one having the most powerful aura, likely a Late-stage Earth Realm Spirit Weapon."
"Furthermore, their aura has a hint of wickedness, likely not ordinary Spirit Warriors."
Lu Chen frowned slightly, instantly thinking of the Yellow Springs Sect.
To deal with the monsters created by Yellow Springs Sect in Cold River City, Lu Chen had sent several Earth Realm Strong Persons from Zhen Nan Prince Manor to Cold River City today, only for an attack on Zhen Nan Prince Manor to occur in the evening. He didn’t believe the Yellow Springs Sect had no involvement.
Yellow Springs Sect’s actions in Cold River City clearly aimed to disperse Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s forces, giving them an opportunity to strike.
However, the Yellow Springs Sect certainly hadn’t anticipated an Heavenly Realm Strong Person in Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Lu Chen asked: "Are you confident in dealing with them?"
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s question, Qu He calmly replied: "Princely Heir rest assured, even if they reach Heavenly Realm, they are not my match."