As the dragon roared, Fei Hong slowly stopped in the wind. She watched as Miao Yi brandished his spear under the moonlight like a madman.
When Miao Yi stabbed his spear into the ground and calmed down, Fei Hong slowly walked to his side and held onto his arm. She whispered, "I don't understand. Why did you do something so impulsive and irrational back then? Why did you bring yourself so much trouble?"
Miao Yi turned around and stared at her meaningfully. He shifted his gaze away from her beautiful face, her hair fluttering in the wind, and gazed into the distance. He gave her an excuse, "I have a grudge against Zhan Ruyi. Once she becomes a Heavenly Consort, how can I not come after me? And since she is a Heavenly Consort, what can I do?"
'So that's how it is!' Fei Hong nodded. She wanted to know the answer to this question, and the higher-ups wanted to know the answer as well.
Miao Yi waited for an entire night, but there was no response from the Heavenly Court. It wasn't a good feeling to wait for so long.
As soon as the sun rose, Kou Lingxu opened the door and saw Old Tang. The first thing he asked was, "Still no response?"
"No." Old Tang shook his head.
Kou Lingxu stroked his beard and muttered, "Are we really going to pretend that nothing happened?"
Inside King Ying's compound, Ying Jiuguang walked leisurely on a small path in the woods. Occasionally, he would stop to admire the morning dew on the flower petals. He looked calm, but in reality, he wasn't. Staying here was a sign that he wasn't calm.
He originally planned to go back after the wedding ceremony, but he didn't expect Miao Yi's incident to happen. He didn't plan to stay, but when he heard that Defeating Armies had intervened, he decided to stay and see how Lord Qing would handle the situation. He didn't expect there to be no news from the first half of the night, and then from the second half of the night. Thus, he waited until dawn.
This inconclusive outcome made him very uncomfortable. It was just as Kou Lingxu had guessed. Were they really going to pretend that nothing had happened just because Defeating Armies had intervened? If that was the case, how could the Ying family endure it?
Actually, by staying here and not leaving, he was using this silent method to pressure Qing Zhu, demanding an explanation from Qing Zhu. He believed that the Heavenly Palace would know that he, King Ying, was still here. He hadn't left yet.
He was very disappointed with the current situation. Although he looked relaxed on the surface, there was an inexplicable anger in his heart. It wasn't because of Miao Yi. It was because of Lord Qing's attitude. I just married my granddaughter to you, yet you don't give any face to the Ying Clan. What do you take the Ying Clan for?
He had already made up his mind. If Qing Zhu really acted as if nothing had happened, then he would definitely die. Then don't blame me for being impolite. I can only use force.
If Master Qing wasn't going to deal with Miao Yi, then he would!
Of course, he wouldn't do it himself. He would leave this place. However, someone from the Ying Clan wouldn't be able to take this lying down. They would rush over and kill Miao Yi on the spot. It was purely an individual's recklessness, and it had nothing to do with the Ying Clan. Later on, he would follow Defeating Armies' example and personally come forward to plead for Miao Yi's mercy. There was no reason for Miao Yi to only give face to Defeating Armies and not the Ying Clan.
Very soon. The two Heavenly Kings received the news that Defeating Armies had been summoned to the palace. Following that, an eunuch from the Heavenly Palace led several Heavenly Generals to the Imperial Garden.
The two Heavenly Kings perked up. The results should be out.
Ying Jiuguang wanted to see if Lord Qing could give him a satisfactory answer.
And because of the change in the situation, no one could figure out what Lord Qing was planning. Kou Lingxu was also waiting to see. If Miao Yi couldn't escape death under the confrontation between Defeating Armies and Ying Jiuguang, then it would be his turn to step in. He would start recruiting his grandson-in-law.
He wasn't like Defeating Armies. His power wasn't limited to just one place. If he made a move, Lord Qing and Ying Jiuguang would have to give way. The reason was simple. What was Ying Jiuguang's purpose in sending his granddaughter to the palace? If the Ying Clan relied on themselves to fight against the Xiahou Clan, it was unlikely that they would gain the upper hand. They would definitely need to rope in the other Heavenly Kings' forces in the palace to help Zhan Ruyi. The palace was only one of the battlefields. The real battlefield against the Xiahou Clan was outside. Ying Jiuguang wouldn't disregard his own interests and kill his grandson-in-law just for the sake of revenge. He could only give way.
By the same logic, if Lord Qing didn't want to break the stalemate by marrying Zhan Ruyi into the palace, and didn't want to push the Kou Clan to the Xiahou Clan's side … He had to give way.
These people weren't the only ones waiting for the results. The entire Black Dragon Division was also paying close attention to this matter. They didn't know what would happen to their lord head mayor. Many of their brothers were paying close attention to the mayor's residence.
This time, no important figures showed up. However, the appearance of a mere Heavenly Palace Eunuch immediately attracted many Black Dragon Division troops to gather around the grand hall of the mayor's residence.
"The Primordial Dead Lands!"
After the eunuch announced the decision, there was an uproar outside the hall. Everyone was talking at once. No one expected the lord mayor to be dealt with in such a manner.
Miao Yi, who was waiting to be dealt with in the hall, was also shocked. He was being sent to the Primordial Dead Lands to be punished. What was the meaning of this? Was there a need to go through so much trouble to punish him? If they wanted to kill him, there was no need to go through so much trouble.
Yang Qing and the others had different expressions on their faces. Some had furrowed brows, while others looked worried.
After the eunuch finished announcing the decree, he left with a few Heavenly Generals, leaving only a general in red armor named Wen Ze behind.
Wen Ze smiled as he looked at the people in the hall. After Miao Yi was sent to the Primordial Dead Lands to be punished, he would be in charge of the Black Dragon Division. However, his main responsibility was still with the Heavenly Palace. Defeating Armies had appointed him to manage the Black Dragon Division.
He looked around and finally stopped at Miao Yi. He chuckled and said, "Niu Youde, what are you daydreaming about? It's only a thousand years. It will pass very quickly. Just think of it as staying in the Primordial Dead Lands and cultivating in peace."
Miao Yi mocked himself, "A thousand years? I don't even know how long I'll be able to live after I go. "
He had heard of the Primordial Dead Lands for a long time. It used to be the territory of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. So it was called the Dragon's Cave and Phoenix's Nest. It seemed to have existed since time immemorial, but he didn't know much about it. He only knew that it was dangerous, and it was rumored that anyone without a cultivation at the Infinite Transcendence Energy realm would be courting death if they went there. It seemed that the Heavenly Court had long sealed off the entrance, and it had long since become a desolate land of death. It was a forgotten place. He couldn't understand why he would be sent to the Primordial Dead Lands to be punished.
Wen Ze chuckled and looked at the others in the hall. He patted Miao Yi's shoulder and said, "Let's go! Let's find a quiet place to take a walk. "
Miao Yi was taken aback. He could tell that Wen Ze had something to say to him behind everyone's backs. He quickly extended his hand and said, "Milord, please!"
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the two of them went to the backyard and found a secluded area where they could stroll side by side. Only then did Wen Ze open his mouth and teased, "Little Brother, you've got guts! You dared to humiliate the Ying Clan during His Majesty's wedding ceremony, and even got the Commander to plead on your behalf. There's no one in the Left Supervisory Guard who doesn't know of your great name, Niu Youde. Your future is limitless! "
Miao Yi's face fell. "Milord, I'm about to die. There's no need to joke around with me. Milord, please get straight to the point."
Wen Ze raised his hand and brushed aside the incoming branches. "I don't know anything else. I only know that the Commander went to the palace early this morning and objected to you being sent to the Primordial Dead Lands as punishment. After that, for some unknown reason, the Commander assigned me to take charge of the Black Dragon Division. Can't you tell what that means?"
Miao Yi had a vague idea, but he didn't dare to confirm it. He replied, "I don't know what it means. Please enlighten me, milord."
Wen Ze smiled. "It's very simple. If they really wanted to assign someone to take over the Black Dragon Division, they wouldn't have sent someone of my rank. This means that the position is still reserved for you. Also, haven't you noticed? The higher-ups only said that you'll be imprisoned in the Primordial Dead Lands for a thousand years. They didn't remove you from your position, demote you, or take away your salary. Doesn't that explain everything? "
Miao Yi shook his head. "I'm afraid they know that I'll be dead meat if I go there. They don't need to go through all that trouble."
Wen Ze waved his hand. "I want to talk to you alone because the Commander wants me to pass on a message. The harsh environment of the Primordial Dead Lands doesn't affect the Fire Asura much. It shouldn't affect you much either …"
'What kind of logic is that?' Miao Yi was stunned. "What do you mean?"
Wen Ze asked curiously, "You don't understand? I thought you did. I don't understand either. "
"Uh …" Miao Yi quickly came to a realization. He remembered that Gao Guan had investigated his background and asked him about his identity. He seemed to have admitted that he was the Fire Asura's cross-generational disciple. He felt a headache coming on. Could it be that he was thrown into the Primordial Dead Lands because of this? He would definitely be killed.
Understanding the situation, Miao Yi rubbed his nose and said, "I think I understand now."
"It's good that you understand." Wen Ze nodded and continued, "It's best that you don't go too deep. Don't provoke those that you can't afford to. Just stay at the entrance and cultivate. As for your annual salary, we will help you convert it into cultivation resources and send it in. Tsk tsk. It's too obvious. It means that you'll definitely be fine. Little Brother, even I envy you. You've caught the Commander's eye! "
The corner of Miao Yi's mouth twitched. "Lord Wen, what are those things that you can't afford to provoke in there?"
Wen Ze shrugged. "I've never been in there, so how would I know? There aren't many people who came out alive after going in. I don't even know if the rumors are true or false. If I speak nonsense now, it might affect you instead. The Commander has been in there before. You should be fine as long as you do as he says. Remember, you still have three days. Three days later, the higher-ups will send someone to take you away. Make arrangements within these three days. As for your subordinates in the Black Dragon Agency, you don't have to worry. The higher-ups clearly want me to take care of them to maintain the original structure. Don't worry, I won't make any rash moves. When you return from the Primordial Dead Lands, I will definitely return them to you. Little Brother, let's exchange contact numbers. We can keep in touch if anything happens. "As he said this, he took out a Star Bell and imprinted it with his transcendence seal.
Miao Yi had no choice but to take out a Star Bell and imprint it with his transcendence seal.
"The Primordial Dead Lands?"
In one of the lofts of Kou Tianwang's side residence, Ying Jiuguang and Kou Lingxu were sitting opposite each other, drinking wine. The former had purposely come to look for the latter. Ying Jiuguang had a vague suspicion that Kou Lingxu had some ulterior motives for suddenly staying the night, so he purposely came to find out what was going on.
But before he could find out anything, Miao Yi's punishment was delivered to them. The two of them gasped in surprise at the outcome. They looked at each other, both feeling a little baffled.
Now, the two of them felt helpless. They didn't know what Master Qing was up to.
Kou Lingxu raised his cup in bewilderment.
Ying Jiuguang couldn't lose his temper either. After all, with Niu Youde's cultivation, throwing him into that place was no different from sending him to his death. Master Qing had already given him some face.
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