It could be said that faking a heavenly decree was a sign of being flexible and meritorious. If there was really something to be gained, not only would it not be a mistake, it would also be a great merit!
In reality, the shopkeepers who divided up the manpower didn't even get permission from their superiors and acted on their own. They immediately did what needed to be done. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to get any of the people in the restaurant. They acted first and reported at the same time.
From this, it could be seen that even though Miao Yi received the news first, his subordinates were still lacking in this aspect compared to the shopkeepers and the people from the Right Overseer Division. It wasn't a difference in ability, but they weren't as good as the people sent by the various forces. They knew what was important to their superiors and dared to act first and report later.
In other words, they lacked the experience in this aspect.
If Xiao Haode had been more decisive, those shopkeepers wouldn't have been able to get their hands on the loot. Even if you went to ask for it now, they wouldn't admit it. You didn't even know what kind of people you had taken away. How could Xiao Haode not be angry? He didn't even know how to explain it to the Governor. It was also the deputy general's bad luck. He had gotten his hands on the loot, only to run into this matter. Naturally, he was killed by Xiao Haode in a fit of rage.
The situation quickly spread to Miao Yi.
Pacing back and forth in the room, Miao Yi said in a low voice, "How did Xiao Haode handle things? He already had the people, but they were still taken away by someone else! "
Yang Zhaoqing spoke up for Miao Yi, "You can't blame him. With the current situation, he couldn't act rashly. There was nothing wrong in asking for permission from his superiors. He even knew to avoid Wen Ze and report directly to us. Not to mention that the shopkeeper didn't only report to us, but also to several other forces. That's why there was such a mistake."
"A bunch of bastards. What a fast reaction!" Miao Yi clenched his teeth.
Yang Zhaoqing naturally knew who he was cursing. "It's not like we came out empty-handed. Xiao Haode's reaction was fast. When he found out that the Right Division was interfering, he immediately hid a servant who knew about it. However, I'm afraid that the various forces have already been alerted. It will be difficult to send it over. We can't hide the fact that the restaurant is missing a waiter. Sooner or later, the Right Division will find out. I've already ordered them to interrogate him in secret and get the details as soon as possible. "
Miao Yi nodded, then sighed, "We weren't able to seal off the news in time. It's pointless for our men to rush over now. The Southern Army will definitely mobilize a large number of troops. Let's just inform Huang Li and the others. Besides, Huang Li and the others might not be reliable. Even if they manage to get their hands on the item, they might not hand it over. They might even run away with the item.
At this moment, he could be said to have woken up from his greed. He had been too impulsive before, and now he knew that it was impossible. However, there was a hint of regret in his tone.
Whether or not he could live forever was secondary. He still had a lot of years to live, and he did not have a strong desire to live forever. What he cared about was the Undying Wood, which could preserve one's youth forever. Yun Zhiqiu often felt sad because of that faintly discernible wrinkle, and she was perturbed because of the age gap between the two of them. He desperately wanted to help Yun Zhiqiu erase this sadness.
No matter how many women he had, no matter how unruly or fierce Yun Zhiqiu was, Yun Zhiqiu would always be the most important woman in his heart, even more so than Yue Yao. Of course, perhaps it was because he loved Yue Yao more on the surface, but his feelings for Yun Zhiqiu were different. She was the first woman to walk into his heart when he was lonely and eager to become stronger. No one knew how much bitterness he had to endure under the tough and courageous shell of an orphan. Just as he was silently enduring it all, Yun Zhiqiu appeared.
The first time they met at the Mystic Arts Temple, the surprise when they met again at the Tempest Tavern, the fluttering of her dress in the wind in Flowing Clouds Dune Sea, drinking wine on the rooftop, watching the sunset together, and Yun Zhiqiu looking back at him as the sun set. It was a beautiful sight, and it was deeply imprinted in his mind.
The two of them had clearly been together for a long time and understood each other very well, but every time the two of them looked at each other in silence, they would still feel an indescribable feeling that caused them to be shy and not dare to look at each other, and their hearts palpitated. As soon as their eyes met, Miao Yi couldn't help but recall the scene of Yun Zhiqiu casually tossing him a jar of wine under the setting sun as she stood on a rooftop, her dress fluttering in the wind. At that moment, their eyes met. At that moment, Yun Zhiqiu's temperament was carefree and charming, and Miao Yi couldn't find such a feeling in other women. He hoped that she would be able to retain her beauty forever, so that the most beautiful moment in his heart would remain forever. In his heart, no one could surpass Yun Zhiqiu in beauty.
Even though there were many women who were more beautiful on the outside, in his heart, Yun Zhiqiu was the most beautiful of them all. No one could compare to her.
"Undying Wood?"
Imperial Garden, Li Palace. As he walked through the courtyard, Lord Qing suddenly stopped in his tracks. As he held the Starbell in his hand, he couldn't help but blurt out, his eyes gleaming with uncertainty.
Shangguan Qing, who was following behind him, was taken aback. He thought he had misheard and asked, "Undying Wood?"
Lord Qing wasn't in the mood to care. He had received an urgent report from Gao Guan. This time, Gao Guan had directly contacted him and requested for reinforcements from the Imperial Guards and the Great Ensemble. Gao Guan was also on his way to the Li Palace and wouldn't be able to arrive in time to report. The situation was urgent, so Lord Qing had to act first.
Whether it was true or not, Lord Qing immediately took out the Starbell and contacted Defeating Armies and Wuqu. He ordered the two to quickly mobilize the nearest imperial guards to assist the Overseer's Right Division.
At the same time, Shangguan Qing had also received the report from the Great Ensemble and understood what was going on.
After putting away the Starbell, Lord Qing immediately instructed Shangguan Qing to mobilize the Great Ensemble's men to assist them. At the same time, he had Shangguan Qing inform Xiahou Chengyu to order the men from Heaven's Street to cooperate fully.
They had to quickly gather their forces. If the Undying Wood really appeared, those people below would not be polite. This matter happened in their territory, and Hao Defang was in an extremely advantageous position. They could mobilize a large number of troops nearby. If they succeeded and didn't say anything, what could they do?
"Undying Wood?"
Hao Defang, who was meditating and cultivating, blurted out involuntarily. He did not care about Su Yun's sudden intrusion and immediately said in a deep voice, "Immediately order the army to seal all the nearby Starry Doors. Forbid other forces from sending more people to intervene. Mobilize all the forces nearby and capture any suspicious people. Even if you have to turn the entire starry sky upside down, you must find them for me!"
"Yes!" Su Yun quickly complied.
Hao Defang, who had jumped down from the jade couch, was no longer in the mood to cultivate. He stroked his beard and muttered to himself.
In the Kou Tian Prince's Mansion, Kou Lingxu suddenly stood up from his pavilion. "Inform the people over there to find them at all costs!"
Xiahou Ta, who was sitting in front of a group of children in the private school, could not remain calm when he received the news. He abandoned his crutch and quickly walked out of the private school. He shook the Starbell in his hand and asked, "Are you sure it's the Undying Wood?"
Wei Shu replied, "I'm not sure, but from the testimony of the witnesses, it's very likely to be the Undying Wood …"
He gave a detailed account of the eyewitness testimony.
Xiahou Ta was visibly moved. He shook the Starbell in his hand anxiously. "Send someone to find those three women immediately!"
Inside the house, the children who had just finished reading an essay saw that the old teacher had gone out and immediately started playing with each other.
Wei Shu: "Second Master has already sent the order, but this old servant is afraid that the other masters won't cooperate!"
Xiahou Ta: "Contact them personally and ask them to cooperate fully. If necessary, use your personal status to warn them!"
Wei Shu: "Old Master, could it be a trap?"
Xiahou Ta: "Whether it's true or not, we'll talk after we find the people. If it's confirmed to be the Undying Wood, contact me immediately!"
What a joke. If they really found the Undying Wood, he wouldn't need to worry about the problem of an heir anymore.
In an instant, all the forces in the Heaven Court acted upon hearing the news.
Miao Yi also received Xiahou Chengyu's order. However, after Xiahou Chengyu conveyed Lord Qing's message, she asked, "Minister Niu, how have I treated you?"
Miao Yi was a little taken aback by this question. He thought she wanted him to do his best, so he immediately replied, "Your Highness has treated me with the same grace as giving me a new lease on life. I will definitely order my subordinates to cooperate fully!"
Who knew that Xiahou Chengyu had another meaning in mind, "It's fine if you try your best! However, I don't want you to do your best to help His Majesty find it. I want you to think of a way to stop His Majesty from obtaining the Undying Wood! "
Miao Yi didn't understand what she meant, so he asked, "Why?"
Xiahou Chengyu asked in return, "If His Majesty seeks immortality, what does the Son of Heaven have to do with it? If the skin doesn't exist, where will the hair attach to?"
Miao Yi immediately understood what this woman was thinking. If Lord Qing obtained immortality, the matter of inheriting the throne would no longer exist. Yuan Venerate Qing would be in an awkward situation. He might even lose his life!
Miao Yi secretly broke out in a cold sweat. It seemed like this woman couldn't wait for Lord Qing to die. She didn't even care about the possibility of benefiting from Lord Qing obtaining the Undying Wood. It was obvious that she had had enough of her current life and couldn't tolerate it forever.
However, Miao Yi knew that he couldn't do anything about it. He had already held back the troops he was preparing to mobilize. The people in Heaven's Avenue didn't have the ability to snatch food from the mouths of those big shots. However, he knew that he couldn't reject her. This woman would rather live less in order to get out of her current situation. If he rejected her, he would offend her to death. She wasn't a broad-minded person. She was the typical type of person who would seek revenge for the smallest grievance. He couldn't go against what she wanted. Whether or not he could accomplish the task was one thing, and whether or not he agreed was another.
He solemnly promised, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Whether or not His Highness succeeds the throne also concerns my future and even my life. I will do my best to find the Undying Wood and present it to Your Highness!"
Xiahou Chengyu was very satisfied with this reply. To encourage Miao Yi, she even told him, "I am not interested in that item. If you can find the Undying Wood, I will allow you to keep it for yourself. In any case, you must not let His Majesty obtain it!"
She couldn't be bothered to be tempted by the so-called 'Undying Wood'. She knew what her beauty was like in the imperial harem. She was at the bottom. No matter how beautiful she was, she couldn't compare to those bitches. If she couldn't obtain power, there was no point in living like this. She might as well give it to Miao Yi to motivate him to work harder. She only had Miao Yi and his men at her disposal.
Of course, if Miao Yi really succeeded in giving it to her, she wouldn't reject it either.
After the two of them ended their communication, Miao Yi sighed and shook his head. He then ordered the people in Heaven's Avenue to cooperate fully with the people from the Right Monitoring Department.
In the starry sky, the three sisters who had escaped from Heaven's Avenue didn't dare to stop and rushed back to their sect with all their might.
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