Chapter 314 - Was She Merely A Prey? (1/2)
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
The water was receding in the secret tunnel.
Tu Sufeng stood by the stone wall, with another master who was still standing on his right.
“Old Bai, do you still think that she has not joined the Battle Spirit Forces?” Tu Sufeng stroked the broken stone wall with his finger, “Not everyone can break this stone wall so easily. She carries secrets that we do not know.”
The master, with the name old Bai, did not change his expression. Instead, he chuckled, “This girl has surprised me. Nonetheless, the test has just begun. Let’s observe further. What say you?”
Tu Sufeng deepened his gaze. “You’re right. The test has just begun, but we need to conduct an internal investigation within the Battle Spirit Forces.”
“Internal investigation?” Old Bai furrowed his brows. “Why?”
Tu Sufeng retrieved his gaze. “Someone is using our first test to allow the Demon-Transforming Beast into the academy. Besides, I have just received news.”
Upon hearing the statement, Old Bai went pale, “What is the news about?”
“Someone is hunting for the sacred beasts at a large scale.” Tu Sufeng raised his head. “We must inform the Retired Emperor about this.”
Old Bai further furrowed his brows, “Don’t forget that the Battle Spirit Forces must not get involved in the fight between the four influential families and the royal family. This is a rule that was set in the beginning. The longevity of the Battle Spirit Forces depends on its independence.”
“Do you remember what the Old Master said when he was alive?” Tu Sufeng threw a glimpse at him, “The Battle Spirit Forces are independent because it will never be influenced by other powers, never yield and do the unrighteous things.”
“Then, I don’t understand. Why are we informing the Retired Emperor instead of the elders of the four influential families? The issue will be solved more efficiently with their help.”
Old Bai’s advice was constructive.
But, Tu Sufeng had his own concerns, “There is something that I can’t reveal just yet. But, we can’t form an alliance with the four influential families on this issue,” he paused, “Furthermore, Helian Wei Wei is holding the Military Seal of the hidden army right now.”
“What?” This was the greatest surprise for Old Bai. All of them thought that the Military Seal of the hidden army had disappeared following the fall of the Helian Family. How did the seal end up in the hands of Helian Wei Wei?
Tu Sufeng’s eyes were gentle as he continued, “Before Old Master died, he said that we were both the Battle Spirit Forces and the hidden army. The moment the descendent who holds the Military Seal pa.s.ses the test, he or she will lead the entire hidden army. After the Old Master pa.s.sed on, the legacy of the Helian Family plummeted. After that, we have been presenting ourselves as the Battle Spirit Forces in public. Now that the Military Seal has resurfaced, we can finally end our days of misery…”
The dawn broke and the morning dew slid along the big green leaves.
Qing Zhan was standing at the front door uneasily as she looked at the sky that was slowly getting brighter. She furrowed her brows.
She was usually a calm person with little words. If she had not encountered an issue, she would not have acted like this.
Most importantly, the Princess Consort had been missing since last night.
Moreover, His Highness had sent an extensive crew to carry out a search across the whole White Academy, but to no avail.
From what the public knew about His Highness’ character when the Princess Consort was found, she would face an unimaginable consequence.
Wind whizzed past and shook the tree branches.
The lush green bamboo forest swayed along with the wind while the sunlight scattered on the sandalwood table. The rose petals were bright red as though it was stained by fresh blood.
Every minute and second felt extremely slow.
The man lazily supported his body with his arm on the table while he casually toyed with the petals with his other hand. His bright-colored eyes were glowing as he grinned icily, “Has she not returned yet?”
None of the shadow guards was audacious to speak. Only a day ago, they were greatly affected by His Majesty’s immense rage, to the extent that they felt as though their organs were bruised.
Baili Jia Jue elegantly supported his chin with his hand. While the black ta.s.sel on his sleeve concealing his disdainful grin, he scoffed, “You are telling me that you can’t even find me a person? Then, what’s the use of you?”