"Hmph, I don't know what kind of Cultivation Method those three got from the old monsters of the royal family to be able to cultivate in seclusion at the same time. Even though they're inside, they still want to interfere with matters outside. How can there be such a good thing in this world? You don't need to take the things that I have discussed with them seriously. Right now, Xuanjing is becoming more and more chaotic. Under these circumstances, how can I easily provoke a strong enemy. If I can form a relationship with him, it might be of great use in the future. "Qiu Longzhi snorted as he replied.
"So that's what boss is planning. However, this person's background is unknown and he's a guest of the Third Marquis. That shouldn't be a problem, right?" Another black clothed man asked with a serious tone.
"He's only a guest of the Hundred Spirit House. The Hundred Spirit House and the Third Marquis are mainly working together. He's not considered a member of the Third Marquis yet. However, when you go back, immediately send someone to check if the Hundred Spirit House really has a new guest called Qian Ming. "Qiu Longzhi instructed.
"Yes, I'll give the order right away." The black-clothed man replied.
"You just mentioned the Third Marquis. I remember now. How is the spy that we sent into the house as a servant? Has there been any news?" Qiu Longzhi asked as he thought of something.
"Boss, that spy hasn't been contacted for half a month. It looks like he's been killed just like the others." A black clothed man laughed bitterly as he replied.
"Hmph, this Third Marquis is very cautious. We've sent seven or eight spies in, but the longest one could only stay there for half a year before disappearing without a trace." Qiu Longzhi's face darkened as he heard this.
"Boss, the Third Marquis has been very low key these past few years and rarely appears in court. Why do we have to pay so much attention to this Virtuous King? You have to know that he was the one who helped the emperor sit on the throne back then. If someone were to complain to the emperor because of this, even though we aren't afraid, I'm afraid we won't have a good ending. "The other black-clothed man asked in a strange manner.
"Yes, I originally wanted to tell you about this later. But since you're asking now, I'll tell you in advance. The reason why I pay so much attention to this "Virtuous King" is because I received information that the Third Marquis might be related to the "Black Spirit Group" that is one of the strongest powers in Xuanjing. He might even be the backer of the Black Spirit Group. "Qiu Longzhi muttered to himself before slowly saying something that shocked the two men in black.
"What? The Third Marquis is behind the Black Spirit Association?"
"That's right. If it wasn't for that, I wouldn't have sent people to the Third Marquis' Residence to die. Whether or not I can get any information is secondary. I just want to warn the Third Marquis that there are people watching him. I want him to not act rashly and not let the Black Spirit Group cause any trouble in Xuanjing. You two go back and choose a death warrior. A few days later, send him to the Third Marquis Mansion. "Qiu Longzhi laughed as he spoke.
After the two black-clothed men recovered from their shock, they naturally bowed and agreed.
Qiu Longzhi didn't stay any longer and had the two of them put away the formation that they had set up. Then, he took them into the air and flew back to Xuanjing.
Two hours later, another black cloud flew over. The person standing on top of it was Liu Ming who had left earlier.
The current him had come alone. It was obvious that he had sent the carriages away before returning here.
He circled a few times in the air above the forest and used his strong mental strength to scan the forest below him. After feeling the ripples of a restriction, he let out a cold laugh and left the area.
At the same time, in a secret underground room of the most luxurious palace in Xuanjing, a middle-aged man wearing a golden dragon robe was rolling on the ground as if his life depended on it. His originally dignified face was now twisted with green scales the size of rice grains. At the same time, his hair became an incomparably deep blue and his pupils became a light silver color.
"Peng!"
A huge green fish tail swung out from his robe and slammed on the ground, smashing the seemingly hard stone ground into pieces.
The man's expression showed that he was in extreme pain. His two hands clawed at the ground nearby, leaving behind a shocking trail of blood.
After an unknown amount of time, the dragon robed man's body twitched and relaxed. He laid on the ground motionlessly and only the sound of heavy breathing could be heard.
"Hehe, but the pain of transformation will only get more and more painful for a mixed blood Sea Race like you. If you knew this would happen, you wouldn't have done it in the first place. " The door to the secret room suddenly opened and a beautiful woman who looked to be around forty years old walked in. She wore a palace dress and had a noble air.
"I am the current emperor. Even if I don't use your Sea Race's Spirit Medicine, I will definitely be able to endure it. Otherwise, wouldn't I really become a puppet? " The middle aged man took in a deep breath and his fish tail turned into two legs. He stood up with difficulty and said with an extremely cold voice.
"A small human country is not even worth mentioning to the Sea Race who occupy the endless underwater world. Child, you have never been to the Sea Race and don't know how big the world is. That's why you have such a laughable idea. If it weren't for the fact that our plan this time was so big and I have some status in the clan, why would I disguise myself as a lowly human concubine and give birth to you two? Stopping your Spirit Medicine this time is just to teach you a small lesson. Don't do anything that you think is right. " The middle-aged woman shook her head and said. Then, she calmly sat down on a chair in the secret room.
This dragon robed man was the nominal master of the Da Xuan Country, the current emperor, Xuan Zhi.
The middle aged woman was the birth mother of the current emperor, Empress Dong of the Da Xuan Country.
However, when the two met, there was not the slightest hint of affection. Instead, it was filled with an extremely strange and tense atmosphere.
"Just what are you plotting? How could you set up such a trap decades ago? I have already agreed to cooperate with you. Shouldn't you tell me some of your plans? "Xuan Zhi's face was unsettled as he opened his mouth to ask.
"What plans! This is not something you can know yet. What you need to do now is to do your best to help the Da Xuan Country change some of the important officials to our people without anyone knowing. You must ensure that if there is any big change, the entire Da Xuan Country will not be shaken and there will not be a large number of mortals escaping. "Empress Dong glanced at her son and replied lightly.
"Hmph, in these past few years, at least one-third of the appointments in the court have been done according to your wishes. Is this not enough? "Hearing this, Xuan Zhi couldn't help but feel a bit angry.
"Of course not! At the very least, more than half of the officials must be appointed by the celebrities that I provide. I know that in these past few years, you have submitted to me in name, but in reality, you have other plans. Otherwise, you wouldn't have secretly contacted the supervising disciple of the Barbarian Ghost Sect. If I hadn't used some tricks to make 'third brother' think that the supervising disciple of the Barbarian Ghost Sect was coming for him, he would have sent people to help me kill him. I'm afraid that you almost ruined my plan. "Empress Dong laughed coldly.
"I also didn't think that third brother would become so bold that he actually dared to attack the people of the Barbarian Ghost Sect. Isn't he afraid of being found out and that even I can't protect him? "Hearing this, Xuan Zhi snorted.
"Child, even now you are still being petty with me. Why don't you think about who raised you? Don't tell me that you don't know that your third brother is no longer his own person. "Hearing Xuan Zhi's words, Empress Dong laughed.
"I really can't hide this from you. So you are very clear about what the Black Spirit Group is doing. "Hearing this, Xuan Zhi's face finally changed.
"Of course I know, but since there are people willing to pay for the labor, I am naturally more than happy to do it." Empress Dong replied noncommittally.
"Then let me ask you one more thing. How are my Imperial Uncles doing now? Ever since they were tempted by you to go into seclusion, even I have not been able to see them. "Xuan Zhi was silent for a moment before sighing and asking.
"Don't worry, I still have use for your uncles and won't take their lives. However, their current situation is probably not much different from yours. If they don't stand on our side when the time comes, I'm afraid they won't be able to control themselves. "Empress Dong smiled slightly.
"Same as me, what do you mean?" Xuan Zhi was slightly startled.
"Nothing, you will naturally know about this in the future. However, the matter of you contacting the Barbarian Ghost Sect disciples last time was already my bottom line. If something like this happens a second time, not only will the suppressor be gone. I'm afraid that you really will disappear from this world and replace you with a puppet to be the emperor of the Da Xuan Country. I don't know if you are really smart or just pretending to be stupid. With your current identity as a mixed blood of the Sea Race, even if the human cultivators can really expel us from the Da Xuan Country, do you think that the human Sect will let you continue to be the emperor of the Da Xuan Country? When that time comes, even if you are credited with the information, the best outcome for you is to be imprisoned somewhere for the rest of your life. However, when the Sea Race really takes control of the country, we will still need an emperor to manage the human mortals. As a mixed blood of the Sea Race, you are naturally the best candidate. This is no different from you being the emperor under the control of the five sects. I have said everything I can and this is also the last time I will try to persuade you. If you still don't listen, then don't blame me for not considering our relationship as mother and son. " After Empress Dong said these words with a serious expression, she threw a small bottle on the ground and stood up to leave.
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