Although he had the empty title of a Taoist priest, he was nothing more than a swindler who used sweet talk and unorthodox methods to deceive people.
But fate had unexpectedly opened a door for him.
By sheer chance, he accidentally concocted a number of explosive pills in front of the alchemy furnace, which was filled with the smell of medicine.
At that moment, his heart was pounding violently in his chest, as if it were about to burst out of his chest.
His right hand frantically groped inside his wide sleeve, his trembling fingers touching the elixir hidden there, which he regarded as his last lifeline.
In this critical moment, he was overwhelmed by fear and anger.
Without regard for the consequences, he used all his strength to throw the pill fiercely towards Qin Qianluo.
Mu Yunxi stood like a majestic mountain peak, always towering behind Kongming.
Her gaze was sharp and unwavering, fixed on Kongming's every move, like a hawk eyeing its prey, ready to strike at any moment.
Just as Kongming's arm made a move, Mu Yunxi struck like a black lightning bolt with lightning speed.
Her hands were like two hard iron clamps, precisely and powerfully gripping Kongming's arms, rendering him unable to move.
However, despite Mu Yunxi's quick reaction, the pill still galloped towards Qin Qianluo like a wild horse.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and every second felt incredibly long.
A moment later, a sharp, piercing explosion shattered the deathly silence in the court.
The sound was like a firecracker popping, appearing particularly abrupt and startling in the solemn and dignified hall.
Immediately afterwards, a thick cloud of smoke, like a black demon, rose into the air with menacing claws, instantly engulfing the entire hall and filling every corner.
The courtiers were stunned by this sudden turn of events; their faces instantly turned deathly pale, as if their souls had been drained away.
Immediately afterwards, fear surged into their hearts like a tide, their eyes widened, filled with terror and worry.
My heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and it was in my throat.
They knew all too well the importance of King Jinrui Zhao to the Tianxuan Kingdom; her safety was related to the stability and prosperity of the entire country.
At this moment, they were extremely anxious, completely disregarding the acrid smoke choking their throats, and desperately waved their wide sleeves, trying to dispel the billowing black smoke that filled their vision.
They rushed anxiously toward Qin Qianluo, just to be able to confirm her safety as soon as possible.
As the ministers in the Golden Palace coughed incessantly and were extremely anxious due to the sudden burst of thick smoke,
Qin Qianluo's inner thoughts echoed: "What is this? Whose kid threw this firecracker? Why is there so much smoke?"
001 said with a hint of helplessness, "Luo Bao, it's not a firecracker. Where can you find firecrackers now? Besides, there are no children in the Golden Palace."
This is a pill refined by Kongming. Its effect is similar to that of a firecracker, but it produces a lot of smoke. Cover your mouth and nose to avoid choking.
Qin Qianlu raised her hand and covered her mouth and nose tightly, but her pretty face was still full of confusion. "No, why is Kongming throwing firecrackers?"
Wasn't he going to offer up an elixir of immortality? Why is he throwing firecrackers instead? It's not even New Year's yet!
001 was also completely baffled, since it couldn't see the series of subsequent events triggered by its inner thoughts.
Perhaps the elixir he just presented was found to have some flaws by the imperial physicians.
In order to escape punishment, he came up with this dirty trick, planning to use this smoke bomb to confuse the situation and then take the opportunity to slip away.
It has to be said that this method is indeed somewhat effective. Look at the Golden Palace; it's now completely filled with black smoke, obstructing the view.
Unfortunately, despite all his careful planning, Kongming hadn't anticipated being caught red-handed by General Mu. Now, his escape plan was completely ruined.
The ministers, who had been in a state of panic, gradually calmed down after hearing Qin Qianluo's familiar voice, as if they had taken a reassuring pill.
Upon seeing this situation, the Emperor decisively ordered everyone to evacuate the Golden Palace first, and at the same time instructed Eunuch Liu beside him.
He was instructed to quickly lead his men to open all the windows and doors in the Golden Palace so that the thick smoke could dissipate as soon as possible.
Kongming was naturally imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison without any mercy, where he would face severe punishment.
Because Mu Yunxi saved the emperor during the chaos, the emperor was overjoyed and rewarded her with many treasures and valuables.
After Qin Qianluo followed her father out of the Golden Palace, she paused and turned back to look at the Golden Palace, which was still billowing black smoke.
A glint of admiration flashed in her beautiful eyes as she softly exclaimed, "This smoke bomb is really good. The Ministry of Works should learn from it. Kongming is quite talented; he actually made a smoke bomb."
There's still a sound, so this needs to be improved. If the smoke bomb is separated, it will be two different things.
One was a military smoke grenade, and the other was a children's firecracker; he deserves some credit for that.
It seems we can't let Kongming die so soon. We need to ask if there are any other options; if there are, we'll make a profit.
001 agreed with Qin Qianluo's idea.
Shi Xingbai's eyes also flashed with light, like a shooting star streaking across the dark night, and his gaze met that of Yang Yizhi, the Minister of War, in mid-air.
The two exchanged a brief glance, both seeing undisguised joy and anticipation in each other's eyes.
Admittedly, the smoke that filled the Golden Palace was pungent and acrid, almost suffocating, but its ability to obscure vision and conceal one's presence was not to be underestimated.
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