"Wait, I have one more thing to say."

Chen Yuan: "..."

He had just said to be direct and not hide things, yet the man opened his mouth again at this moment. It was even more infuriating than a cliffhanger artist.

"What is it?"

"It's too dangerous for you in the capital this time. If Jingtai forces you, your character will inevitably lead to conflict. I have nothing to do in Qingzhou now, so I can go over."

Although it was just a simple sentence, it contained a lot.

Going to the capital this time was extremely dangerous.

But he still said these words, making Chen Yuan feel a little warmth in his heart.

Jiang He is a good person, someone you can count on!

"No need, I know what I'm doing."

Chen Yuan refused.

"You"

"With Senior Moro here, even if things really become unmanageable, we can still fight our way out. But if you rashly come, it will be more dangerous.

Chen Yuan wasn't just being polite; he genuinely believed it.

The Sima family might have immortals guarding them, but they probably wouldn't be constantly watching the imperial city. They might be sleeping or cultivating. With Moro's strength, if he didn't want to fight, he would have a good chance of escaping.

But if Jiang He came, there would inevitably be a big battle. Chen Yuan couldn't abandon him then. But if a war really broke out, with Jiang He's strength and Moro not being able to last too long, he might be left behind.

It would really be easier for him to go alone.

Jiang He pondered for a while and said softly:

"It's good that you have some plans in mind. If you really need me, don't hesitate."

"Don't worry, Chen is never one to stand on ceremony."

"That's good. Farewell."

Jiang He didn't say anything more.

"Wait, I also have something to tell you." Suddenly, Chen Yuan said solemnly.

"What is it?" Jiang He asked.

"The thing is..."

Chen Yuan cut off the connection abruptly.

He put down the Heavenly Book in his hand, a faint smile on his lips.

Qingzhou, Sky Patrol Hall.

Jiang He stood there stunned, holding the treasure Heavenly Book in his hand. He tried to awaken Chen Yuan again, but there was no response. After a moment of silence, his face wasn't very good. He took a sip of spiritual tea.

With Senior Moro and Chen Yuan's own cultivation strength, it was impossible for something to happen in just a few breaths. He must have done it to retaliate for what he had said earlier.

Slowly shaking his head, Jiang He's eyes flickered, wondering what he was thinking.

Imperial City, Star Observation Tower.

Jingtai, who had postponed the morning court, closed his eyes and exhaled, his body surrounded by a rich aura of blood. A strange, mysterious aura emanated from his body, making him unfathomable.

Suddenly, Jingtai opened his eyes, frowning slightly.

Taking a deep breath, he hid the blood-colored light that shrouded him, his eyes calm.

Three breaths later.

Outside the room, a hoarse voice came:

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Cao seeks an audience."

"Let him in."

Jingtai's voice carried a hint of majesty.

"Yes."

The voice outside the door quickly subsided. After a few more breaths, Cao Zhengxian, the Superintendent of the Imperial Factory, slowly walked into the hall. He glanced at the emperor sitting cross-legged on the futon in the hall and bowed:

"This old servant greets Your Majesty."

"What happened?"

Jingtai stared at Cao Zhengxian with burning eyes.

He had instructed him before that unless it was a major event, he was not to disturb him. And Cao Zhengxian held a secret force different from the Sky Patrol Division, so something must have happened.

"Avoidance... Lu Renjia, the Envoy of Shu in Shuzhou City, was assassinated. The Shuzhou Sky Patrol Division was almost completely wiped out, suffering heavy casualties." Cao Zhengxian said in a deep voice.

This was news from both the Sky Patrol Division and his subordinates. Grand Commander Xiao Jing knew that he was a close minister and that the emperor had been in seclusion for the past few days, so he didn't come to the Star Observation Tower.

Jingtai's pupils suddenly shrank, and then his face instantly became gloomy.

Publicly attacking Shuzhou City and assassinating Lu Renjia, a Sky Patrol Envoy with the rank of Fourth Grade, was definitely a treasonous crime and a slap in the face of the court.

"Who did it?"

"It hasn't been investigated yet, but the information from below and the Sky Patrol Division is that it's most likely the Boundless Life Sect." Cao Zhengxian said with a solemn expression.

"Boundless Life Sect..."

Jingtai's eyes flickered, and he was silent for a while:

"Are you sure?"

"There's no evidence yet. The person acted too quickly, shattering the Sky Patrol Division's formation with one blow. At least he is at the Refined Spirit Realm."

"These damned demonic heretics are simply audacious. Do they really think the court can't do anything to them?"

Jingtai muttered to himself in a cold voice.

Cao Zhengxian didn't speak, but he thought to himself.

Since they dared to do this, they were sure that the court couldn't do anything to them.

"How does Your Majesty plan to deal with this?"

"Pass on the decree to the Sky Patrol Division to investigate this matter with all their might. I think this wasn't simply done by the Boundless Life Sect. Issue an edict to the world to hunt down the Heavenly Devil Palace and the Boundless Life Sect. Within the shortest time, inflict heavy damage on these demonic heretics."

Jingtai said solemnly.

"Does Your Majesty want the Sky Patrol Division to move out completely?"

Cao Zhengxian was stunned for a moment.

This was a major event, and the world would be shaken by it.

"There's no need for that. Let the Sky Patrol Division send a Divine Envoy to Shuzhou, and another Divine Envoy to sit in the north to prevent the demons from causing trouble." Jingtai frowned and said.

"Yes, this old servant obeys the decree."

"Also, have the Grand Commander invite the Duke of Wei to come. I have something to say."

"This old servant will do it now."

Cao Zhengxian turned to leave, but his footsteps stopped, and he frowned slightly, saying in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, such a big event has happened in Shuzhou. The morning court..."

"Morning court tomorrow."

Jingtai said in a deep voice.

A major disturbance had occurred in the south, and even the court's prestige had been damaged. If he was still "unwell," it would cause unnecessary turmoil in the capital.

He was the stabilizing force of the world and had to remain clear-headed at all times.

"Yes."

Cao Zhengxian nodded.

While Cao Zhengxian was preparing to personally see the Duke of Wei and the Sky Patrol Division, at the same time, the Sky Patrol Division was also stirred up by the events in Shuzhou.

After sending someone to inform Cao Zhengxian of the matter, Grand Commander Xiao Jing immediately summoned the four Divine Envoys of the Sky Patrol Division to discuss this matter of lost prestige.

And Chen Yuan, who had been in seclusion, obviously couldn't continue to seclude himself.

After receiving the Grand Commander's order, he quickly headed towards the headquarters of the Sky Patrol Division.

Inside the Sky Patrol Hall.

Everything was still the same. Grand Commander Xiao Jing was at the head, and the other three Divine Envoys sat below. Chen Yuan was the last to arrive. After saluting, he sat down with a calm expression.

The entire Sky Patrol Hall was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere, and they didn't pay much attention to him.

But even a casual glance made the Divine Envoys, including Grand Commander Xiao Jing, surprised.

Chen Yuan's cultivation had improved again!

They could mistake other things, but the remaining fluctuations on his body couldn't be mistaken. Low-level martial artists couldn't see anything, but they were all a level higher than Chen Yuan, so it wasn't difficult to detect.

They couldn't help but be shocked.

This... This... This young man...

How long has it been since he broke through to the Transformation Yang realm?

Comparing people is simply infuriating.

It felt like a month of his cultivation was stronger than their ten years.

The people felt sour, even Zhang Yantong, who was close to Chen Yuan.

He knew that Chen Yuan would surpass him in the future, and it wouldn't even take a few years. He had prepared himself for the old giving way to the new, but... just a month or so left him speechless.

Damn it, it's really terrifying!

But obviously, this wasn't the time to ask or congratulate. Grand Commander Xiao Jing had urgently summoned them back, so something big must have happened.

After a brief shock, they quickly regained their senses and turned their eyes to Xiao Jing.

"Grand Commander, has something happened below?"

The Yellow Character Divine Envoy, Wu Tianxi, asked first.

There were many strong people in the capital. With them and the True Lord guarding it, except for the ancestral sacrifice, nothing major usually happened. There must be a problem in the lower prefectures, and it must be a big one.

Chen Yuan actually knew in his heart that it must be the death of Lu Renjia, the Sky Patrol Envoy of Shuzhou, but he couldn't show any abnormality, or it would arouse suspicion.

What a pity. The lives of Lu Renjia were originally intended for the Taoist Palace to take, but he never expected that someone else would get there first.

The water... is getting muddier and muddier.

"That's right, something happened below." Xiao Jing nodded with a solemn expression. Looking at the Divine Envoys, he didn't beat around the bush and said directly:

"I just received news that Lu Renjia, the Sky Patrol Envoy of Shuzhou, was assassinated in the state city. The entire Sky Patrol Division branch was completely annihilated, suffering heavy casualties."

Silence! Silence!

The entire Sky Patrol Hall fell silent after Xiao Jing finished speaking.

The Fourth Grade Sky Patrol Envoy was publicly killed, which was definitely a disgrace!

Not only was it a disgrace to the court, but also a disgrace to the Sky Patrol Division.

The Divine Envoys, including Chen Yuan, who had just taken office, all wore expressions of rage.

Wu Tianxi: "Audacious! What force dares to be so audacious!"

Zuo Tiancheng: "Damn it! Seeking death!"

Zhang Yantong: "Reckless!"

Chen Yuan: "The Divine Envoys are right..."

"Grand Commander, have you found out what force is causing trouble? This official requests permission to exterminate their entire family." Wu Tianxi said immediately.

Lu Renjia, the Sky Patrol Envoy of Shuzhou, and his younger brother, Lu Renyi, were both considered experts in his faction. Now that something like this had happened, if he didn't help the people below, who would dare to be loyal in the future?

"It hasn't been fully investigated yet, but the Boundless Life Sect is most likely responsible."

"These demons are simply seeking death!"

Wu Tianxi said angrily.

"This official has dealt with these demons before, and they are indeed reckless. It's something they could do." Chen Yuan interjected at the right time.

"What does His Majesty mean? Does he want our Sky Patrol Division to act on its own or..." Zhang Yantong asked in a deep voice.

When faced with these external problems, the Divine Envoys all abandoned their so-called factions. No matter how much factional strife there was, they all belonged to the Sky Patrol Division.

They were one.

If the division's prestige was damaged, they wouldn't have a good time either.

"There's no news from the palace, but we can't just sit idle. The most important thing now is to deal with the situation below and not let Shuzhou fall into chaos. Who is willing to go to sit in town and investigate this matter?"

Xiao Jing asked with a gloomy face.

"This official is willing to go!"

"This official is willing to go!"

"This official agrees."

Chen Yuan: "Agreed."

The Divine Envoys had all expressed their positions. He couldn't remain silent. In fact, according to the rules, a newly appointed Divine Envoy like him would basically be sent out for several years.

But he couldn't be too eager.

Everyone in the capital knew that the emperor intended to recruit a son-in-law, and he wasn't very willing. If he was too active, besides making people think that he didn't respect the royal family, there might be more associations.

For example, was he deliberately creating chaos in Shuzhou in order to shirk?

Xiao Jing looked calmly at the Sky Patrol Divine Envoys who were all willing to go, and frowned slightly:

"Nonsense, does Shuzhou need all four of you to go? What about the capital? What about the other prefectures?"

The Divine Envoys looked at each other and said nothing more.

"Only one Divine Envoy can go to Shuzhou..." Xiao Jing's eyes swept over the people below and finally stopped on Chen Yuan:

"Divine Envoy Chen."

"Grand Commander."

Chen Yuan secretly said to himself, 'Here it comes,' and turned his eyes to him with a calm expression.

"According to the Sky Patrol Division's rules, the Divine Envoys will be sent out for several years after taking office. This Grand Commander was originally thinking about where to send you. Now... are you willing to go to Shuzhou?"

"Sky Patrol Envoy Lu Renjia of Shuzhou died a tragic death, and this official is extremely angry. I wish I could eat the demon's flesh and sleep on the demon’s skin. If the Grand Commander entrusts this important task to this official, I will definitely restore the reputation of our Sky Patrol Division in the shortest time."

"Let those demons know that our Sky Patrol Division, known as the Extermination Division, is not joking. Only by staining Shuzhou with blood can we wash away these insults."

Chen Yuan said with murderous intent.

"Good, worthy of the title Demon Blade God of Slaughter!"

Xiao Jing nodded appreciatively.

Although he didn't know if it was his lord who had made the move, wanting to get Chen Yuan out of the capital as soon as possible, he had to seize the opportunity now.

He didn't care so much, as long as Chen Yuan left.

"What do you think?"

Xiao Jing turned his eyes to the other three Divine Envoys again.

They looked pensive, not expressing their opinions immediately, wondering what they were thinking.

Zhang Yantong looked up to see if Chen Yuan really wanted to go, or if he had to do so in this situation, but he saw Chen Yuan nodding slightly. He immediately understood and said:

"The Marquis of Wu'an's ability is known throughout the Sky Patrol Division. This official is still convinced that he can investigate the Lu Renjia case and hunt down those demonic heretics in Shuzhou."

"This official..."

Before Wu Tianxi could finish speaking, everyone present turned their eyes to the void in the center of the hall. The next moment, Cao Zhengxian, an eunuch in a simple blue robe, appeared there.

Without going through notification, he relied on the palace's token to avoid the detection of the formation, which was undoubtedly a bit rude. The Divine Envoys frowned and scolded:

"Bold Cao Zhengxian, how dare you intrude into the Sky Patrol Division's base!"

"Bold castrated dog, how dare you be presumptuous!"

"Does the Sky Patrol Division lack people?"

One voice after another rang out, and the Divine Envoys glared, as if they would execute him on the spot and imprison him in the Sky Patrol Division's dungeon in the next moment.

"Eunuch Cao, do you know what crime it is to intrude into the Sky Patrol Division's base?" Grand Commander Xiao Jing frowned, a little displeased.

It was impossible to attack, but it was okay to scold him a few times.

"My lords, please don't be angry. This director is here under His Majesty's decree. I just met the Duke of Wei and obtained his permission before presumptuously intruding." Although being scolded as a castrated dog made Cao Zhengxian annoyed, he still remained calm.

It wouldn't be justified to attack, and it would be the same if it was brought to the emperor.

As long as he ignored these scoldings, he didn't believe that these Sky Patrol Division guys would really dare to attack him.

"Humph!"

"Bullshit!"

"Castrated dog!"

The Divine Envoys all snorted coldly, not giving him any face at all.

Especially Wu Tianxi, whose every word was abusive.

It wasn't their fault. If everything had been peaceful, they wouldn't have provoked the close ministers around the emperor. But in the past few years, this old thing had been too arrogant, relying on the emperor's favor.

He had been squeezing the Sky Patrol Division everywhere, which had long made them dissatisfied.

After the former Grand Commander, now the Duke of Wei, Gu Tianqiong, came out of seclusion, they all ran to complain and hoped to punish the castrated dog Cao. Later, that was indeed the case.

Gu Tianqiong squeezed in a few words, but out of consideration for the emperor's face, he didn't teach him a lesson.

Now that Gu Tianqiong had stepped down and Xiao Jing had taken office, the eunuchs of the Imperial Supervisory Division had started fighting for power again. It was light for them to scold him a few times.

Seeing that the people were still like this, Cao Zhengxian, who had good self-cultivation, became a little gloomy.

He regretted not coming in from the front door.

Only Grand Commander Xiao Jing and Heavenly Character Divine Envoy Chen Yuan didn't scold him, but calmly observed Cao Zhengxian, their eyes seeming to be considering something.

Xiao Jing raised his head, stopped the Divine Envoys from continuing to scold, and asked with a frown:

"What decree did His Majesty send you to deliver?"

"Verbal decree."

Even though it was a verbal decree, it represented the emperor. The Divine Envoys, including the Grand Commander, couldn't be arrogant, so they all stood up, cupped their hands, and listened to the imperial edict.

"His Majesty decrees..."

Cao Zhengxian quickly repeated what Jingtai had said in the Star Observation Tower.

He wanted the Sky Patrol Division to send a Divine Envoy to Shuzhou and another to sit in Youzhou in the north to prevent anyone from causing trouble.

"Who does the Grand Commander plan to send?"

Cao Zhengxian asked in a deep voice.

Xiao Jing stared at him and said lightly:

"Eunuch Cao, go back and report to His Majesty that the Sky Patrol Division is preparing to have Heavenly Character Divine Envoy Chen Yuan go to Shuzhou to sit in town and investigate the death of Sky Patrol Envoy Lu Renjia of Shuzhou."

Cao Zhengxian's eyes fell on Chen Yuan, and he frowned slightly. He looked at him deeply, seemingly associating something, and nodded:

"This director will bring it."

Seeming to be afraid that Jingtai would misunderstand Chen Yuan, Xiao Jing continued:

"This is also the Sky Patrol Division's custom. It was originally intended to send the Heavenly Character Divine Envoy out for a period of time. We all thought Chen Yuan was suitable, so we gave him this important task."

"It seems that the Marquis of Wu'an is indeed trusted by the Divine Envoys." Cao Zhengxian looked at Chen Yuan with a smile.

"Eunuch Cao is too kind. Chen is just a brick of the Sky Patrol Division and the court. I can be moved wherever I'm needed. Shuzhou, the north, the capital, it doesn't matter where."

Chen Yuan looked at Cao Zhengxian and smiled faintly.

He didn't explain too much, but he had expressed his attitude.

"The Marquis of Wu'an is right. No wonder His Majesty values him. Not only is his potential and strength strong, but his loyalty to the court is also unparalleled."

Cao Zhengxian didn't show any abnormality and still smiled.

"Does Eunuch Cao have anything else? If not, please leave."

(End of this chapter)