Chapter 450 Closing the Net (8)
Taiyi gazed at the distant mountains for a long time, comforting himself that as long as Xiaoshi was happy, he was fine with anything. Yuanshi Tianzun was also alright; at least he was honest and straightforward, never pretentious, and seemed to have deep feelings for Xiaoshi.
Putting aside the mismatch between Yin and Yang, it's actually quite good. The identity and status are well-matched, and most importantly, Xiao Shi likes it.
Taiyi tried hard to convince himself to face reality and mentally prepare himself, but... Yuanshi Tianzun's mouth was full of resentment throughout the prehistoric world, and his elder brother was one of the most resentful. It would be difficult to get past his elder brother.
Su Bai tiptoed to the side, completely bewildered. She hadn't expected things to turn out this way. What should she do now? Should she slip away quietly while Donghuang was in a trance?
The moment the thought crossed Su Bai's mind, she immediately rejected it. Even if Donghuang gave her 999 steps, she wasn't confident that she could really slip away from Donghuang's grasp.
As soon as Su Bai moved, Taiyi noticed it immediately and pointed at the cage, "Behave yourself and go inside."
Since Su Bai had been taken into Xiao Shiguan, he couldn't let him go. Besides, if he didn't bring Su Bai to his elder brother's face, his brother would definitely deny it to the death.
Su Bai was filled with endless frustration, silently wailing in her heart. On the surface, she obediently transformed into a little fox and walked into the cage. When would she be able to get through this ordeal? From now on, she would sever all feelings and love. The path of ruthlessness was quite nice.
Taiyi carried the cage and hurried towards Lintong Pass. Behind him, in the royal palace, Laozi and Nuwa had a big fight, and one by one they waved their sleeves, leaving the mess behind and running away.
Yu Hualong, Jiang Ziya, and Quan Changquansheng were left to be questioned by the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister.
Wang Shubi Gan was furious. "Tell me, where has the King gone?"
Yu Hualong, Jiang Ziya, and Quan Changquansheng lowered their eyes and remained silent.
"Yu Hualong, you speak," Shang Rong said angrily, calling him by his name, "Where have you been protecting the King?"
Yu Hualong was speechless. It was his dereliction of duty to fail to keep an eye on the king.
"Jiang Ziya, you said one of your duties is to supervise and advise His Majesty's behavior. Where have you been supervising and advising him?" Bi Gan wished he could strip Jiang Ziya of all his power, but unfortunately, he didn't have that authority. "I don't believe you can't see that the King is an imposter." He knew that the King's sudden promotion of someone was definitely not for good reasons. Sure enough, he was waiting for the entire court to see this.
Bigan didn't believe these people were unaware of the truth. Just by looking at the fact that the counterfeit goods didn't give anything away, Bigan knew that someone must have carefully and meticulously covered for them, which was why they were able to get away with it.
Jiang Ziya gritted his teeth. Although the king had left the palace, he was going to handle important matters. Although his behavior was inappropriate, it was indeed for the sake of the country and the people.
"Fine, fine, neither of you will say anything, huh?" Bigan laughed angrily. "Quanchang, you tell us, when the King was assassinated last time, it wasn't all an act, was it?"
Bigan was also convinced. How could he forget that his nephew was not to be underestimated since he was a child? How could there be any loopholes in his own territory for someone to exploit?
If it weren't for the fact that the news of the goddess Nuwa's personal arrival couldn't be kept secret, he would still be in the dark, his mind preoccupied with how to help his nephew with government affairs and how to persuade his nephew to retract his decision.
"I cannot speak." Quan Chang remained silent after uttering these words.
Bigan drew a sword hanging in the hall and held it to Quan Chang's neck, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "If you don't tell the truth, I'll send you to your death right now. I suppose the King won't make things difficult for an inner court official like you."
He couldn't kill a minister, but killing a palace slave was no problem for him.
Quan Chang lowered his gaze, glanced at the sword at his neck, and simply closed his eyes.
Bi Gan was so anxious that he was burning with anger. The king had disappeared without a trace. This Qiankun Palace was full of good servants. He couldn't get anything useful out of them. He hardened his heart and was about to thrust his sword forward.
"Prime Minister, no! The King said he would return immediately after defeating Xiqi." Quan Sheng hurriedly grasped the sword's edge. Fortunately, the King was astute and had left them a protective charm.
"Quansheng!!! Shut up and think about how good the King has been to you." Quanchang glared angrily; this shifty-eyed man had actually betrayed His Majesty.
“I know,” Quan Sheng rolled his eyes at Quan Chang. “Prime Minister, the King left you a bamboo slip. You’ll understand once you read it.” If the King hadn’t given the order, he might not have wanted to save this person.
Bi Gan sheathed his sword and took the bamboo slips that Quan Sheng brought. The more he read them, the more anxious he became. "Your Majesty is being too reckless. Didn't we transfer Dou Rong to Lintong Pass to oversee it? Our immortal master is incredibly powerful. None of the immortal masters invited by Xiqi are his match. What need is there for Your Majesty to go there?"
Bi Gan handed the bamboo slips to Shang Rong, pondering in silence. In truth, he never thought that the king would act recklessly. He believed that the king must have a compelling reason to go.
Jiang Ziya and Yu Hualong exchanged a glance, then looked at Uncle Wang Bi Gan. Don't you think there's something wrong with this?
"What's the name of that immortal master who impersonated the king?" Shang Rong asked while looking at the bamboo slips, sharing the same thought as Bi Gan.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, summon Chang Hao..." Since even the bamboo slips had been handed over, Quan Sheng didn't think it was a big deal, so he didn't hide it anymore.
Bi Gan and Shang Rong were completely stunned, recalling the report of victory that Immortal Master Chang Hao had killed several Immortal Masters from Xiqi...
There was a Chang Hao on the battlefield, and there was another Chang Hao in the royal palace, but the royal palace lost its king...
Bi Gan and Shang Rong gasped, exchanged a glance, and both saw what the other was thinking.
Shang Rong dropped the bamboo slips and hurriedly walked out of the palace with a look of utter despair on her face.
Bigan was also sweating profusely. If anything happened to the king, they would be held responsible even if they died a thousand deaths...
Chang Hao was unaware that Bi Gan from Chaoge was charging towards Lintong Pass, intending to bring him back to Chaoge. He watched with great interest as the nine arrogant golden crows, oblivious to the immensity of the heavens and the earth, tentatively walked into the formation. Their faces were youthful and innocent, full of youthful vigor and high spirits.
Behind him was the grieving Dao Xing Tianzun, who pleaded with them until his lips were hoarse, but his junior brothers wouldn't listen. He could only close his eyes and follow them into the seemingly dazzling but potentially deadly formation...
Standing beside Ji Fa, Shen Gongbao looked on in despair as he watched his master's disciples ignore all warnings and step into the formation.
He hadn't gone to Jin'ao Island to persuade his fellow disciples for a long time, but they were jumping out on their own, and one after another, his direct disciples were meeting with misfortune. Would he be expelled from the sect by his master?
Shen Gongbao even considered ending it all by committing suicide.
"Junior brother..."
Shen Gongbao snapped to attention and reflexively asked, "Senior brother/sister, may I ask your honorable names?"
"We're all fellow disciples, why be like this?" Zhao Gongming chuckled. "I heard that the Nine Princes of the Golden Crow have come to Lintong Pass. I wonder where they are now?"
"You want to take the nine princes of the Golden Crow back, is that right?" Shen Gongbao's eyes lit up. What are we waiting for? Let's hurry up!
“That’s right,” Yunxiao smiled, his junior brother’s eyes revealing him to be a clever and quick-witted fellow. “Please inform me quickly.”
“They have already entered the formation to rescue their trapped fellow disciples,” Shen Gongbao quickly pointed the way. “I will lead my senior brothers and sisters into the formation to find the princes.”
Hurry up, we're just worried about where to send our ancestors off.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com