Chapter 220: Movement of the Undercurrent (1/2)
Chapter 220: Movement of the Undercurrent
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
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In the imperial palace of the Yan Capital, in front of the door to the Advanced Academy, dozens of members of the Dragon Protection Squad continued to wait outside, allowing the torrential rain to fall upon them, yet remaining as still as a mountain.
When a middle-aged man around the age of forty, wearing a purple official robe, whose phoenix eyes were long and narrow walked over from afar, the dozens of members of the Dragon Protection Squad suddenly turned respectful. When the middle-aged nearer, they neatly bowed towards the middle-aged man.
”Lord Hou!”
The Dragon Protection Squad only took orders from the current Emperor. However, in front of the middle-aged man, they were still extremely respectful. This wasn't very much related to his order of feudal nobility.
Because, even if a prince was in front of them, they still dared to hold their swords.
However, the middle-aged man was different. He was the lord of the Great Xia Dynasty's Stabilisation Constabulary, the head of the thirteen constabularies, the most stable pillar of the dynasty, and the sworn brother of the current Emperor.
The Stabilisation Constabulary's Xing Hou, Xing Yuanguo.
Xing Yuanguo looked towards the dozens of members of the Dragon Protection Squad. A faint glimmer of light shone in his long and narrow phoenix eyes. He naturally knew about the Dragon Protection Squad returning to the Yan Capital. However, he didn't ask further.
He was a general, and a military lord. His responsibility was to protect the country. Hence, he only protected the country.
As for what he shouldn't know, he never inquired further. This was the teachings passed down in the Stabilisation Constabulary ever since it was founded.
”Yes.” Xing Yuanguo lightly nodded his head. He didn't speak a further word with the Dragon Protection Squad, and walked in immediately after Eunuch Pan pushed open the door.
Once he walked into the Advanced Academy, Xing Yuanguo saw the dead body covered by the flag. Beside the dead body stood another two armoured members of the Dragon Protection Squad.
His expression changed slightly. However, he didn't ask further. Instead, he walked quietly to one side and knelt down.
”Hail Emperor.”
”Official Xing get up quickly, how is the kid Qingsui's injuries?” As Emperor Lin Mubai spoke, he stood up from his dragon chair and personally went in front of Xing Yuanguo to support him up.
”Bleeding isn't of any much significance to a man. He can only blame his own weakness. This incident has been caused by Qingsui, accidentally bringing in the demon into the combat examination and causing injuries to the princess. I am responsible for my failed supervision, and hope that I will be punished as due!” Xing Yuanguo didn't stand up immediately and instead insisted on kneeling onto the ground.
”The spy of the demon race is hard to guard against, Official Xing need not blame yourself. The reason why I called you here today is to discuss about matters of the country.” Emperor Lin Mubai reached out to pull him up again.
This time, Xing Yuanguo didn't insist in kneeling further. Instead, he stood up very quickly.
”Emperor please tell me more!”
”There are three thousand volumes of the Law of Dao, while there are thirty-six types of Heaven Dao. Ever since the Great Xia Dynasty was founded, we had been collecting the thirty-six Heaven Dao Sage Tablets. There are currently thirteen in the Sage Land, nine in the Heaven Dao Pavilion, while the rest of the Heaven Dao Sage Tablets are spread in various places. I'm sure that you know the importance of this Heaven Dao Sage Tablet.”
”Your meaning is?”
”The Stabilisation Constabulary had always maintained close ties with the Divine Constabulary. Now that the Sagely Relic had descended in the Cang Ling Mountain of the Northern Desert River of Trust Capital's Huai An County, I wish that you can go there personally.”
”Why not ask the Divine Constabulary to obtain it directly?”
”I fear that the power of the Divine Constabulary alone isn't enough to guarantee success. I'm sure you know the geography of the Cang Ling Mountain, despite hundred of years it still hadn't been explored fully. If an army recklessly enters the mountain, they might face losses. Furthermore, after the Sagely Relic had appeared, the Dragon Protection Squad had been attacked along the way, causing them to lose a Dragon Envoy…”
”Is it the demon race?”
”Yes.”
”I understood. I will move out now!”
”Orders for the Dragon Protection Squad. Your task for this journey to the Cang Ling Mountain is to ensure the safety of Xing Hou. If there are any accidents, all of the Dragon Protection Squad will face death as the heaviest punishment!” When Emperor Lin Mubai heard Xing Yuanguo agree to this, his gaze turned towards the two members of the Dragon Protection Squad beside him.
”Roger!” When the two of them heard this, they instantly knelt down.
”Official Xing, you must remember that safety is always the first priority. No matter how important the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet is, it cannot compare to the Stabilisation Constabulary. You must take care!”
”Thank you for your concern!” Xing Yuanguo nodded, then immediately bowed and left.
On the other hand, the two members of the Dragon Protection Squad beside the dead body instantly stood up and followed behind Xing Yuanguo.
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Within the Ping Yang Residence, a faint medical aroma came from within the exquisitely designed room. Ping Yang lay grudgingly on the bed. There seemed to be tears in her clear, big eyes while her tiny mouth pouted.
Beside her, a lady in a pink dress sat. Wearing a snow-white fur belt, the lady's elegant body was brought out perfectly.
Her large jet-black eyes were extremely bright, as if spots of stars were glowing within them. Her silky hair fell to her waist like a waterfall, and a jade-green pearl flower was horizontally inserted on her hair. There was pureness within her tender beauty.
”Sister Yan, I don't want to lie down, I want to ride a horse…” Ping Yang looked towards Chi Guyan who sat beside her and spoke with a begging tone.
”Sure, do you want to ride your Snow Jade, or the Ninth Prince's Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion?” Chi Guyan smiled lightly and revealed a youthful look of pure beauty.
”Sister Yan, you have a way to let me ride the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion? Brother Jiu is very stingy. No matter how many times I asked him, he didn't lend it to me. Does Sister Yan really have an idea?”
”Yes, but we must wait until your injury is recovered.”
”Oh… alright!” Ping Yang stuck out her tongue and gave a pained look. Then, tucked her tiny head into the blanket. However, right before her head went in, the edges of her mouth curved into a crafty look of somebody getting away with her evil scheme.
Chi Guyan looked at Ping Yang hidden inside the blanket and the edges of her eyes revealed a trace of fondness. Then, she stood up softly from the chair and walked slowly towards the window, staring out at the fresh flowers dancing in the torrential rain outside the room.
”Passing the Broken Bridge, the Twin Stone Tablets and the stone house? And even obtaining Meng Tian's sword… I fear King Duan and the Crown Prince are going to start acting.”
”A Vice Domain Chief entering the combat examination? The first person he attacked was Xing Qingsui, yet, his target afterwards was Fang Zhengzhi? Hm…”
”Supernatural Intermediate State? Paying such a big price to attack one person? If it is just to strangle the baby in the cradle, isn't the chance of success greater on the road?”
”Such a big sacrifice just to delay the advancement of the imperial examination. No! Looks like there are other plots at play. The Dragon Protection Squad had lost a Dragon Envoy. The city gates had been attacked by unknown people. Looks like… they want to lure the snake out of its hole! But, which snake are they trying to lure?”
”King Duan? The Crown Prince? They have all been affected by the imperial examination. Then, it is… the Stabilisation Constabulary! In order to lure the Stabilisation Constabulary… it is going to cost the demon race something. What is it going to be?”
Light flashed in Chi Guyan's eyes. However, the expression on her face remained calm. Instead, she continued to stand quietly in front of the window, staring at the torrential rain that still hadn't stopped.
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