When Lin Muyu walked out with a basket filled with food, Wei Chou and the others revealed gratified expressions. They all understood the saying that accompanying a ruler was akin to accompanying a tiger. Disregarding the reward, it was already a blessing for Lin Muyu to be able to come out alive. However, Lin Muyu's complexion looked good, which made them feel relieved.
"It smells so good. What are you carrying, milord?" Wei Chou asked with a smile.
Lin Muyu waved the basket and said with a smile, "His Majesty personally cooked some food. I brought some out."
"Ah, really?" Xiahou Sang's eyes widened. "Commander, is this really food personally cooked by His Majesty?"
"Yes, how can it be fake?"
"Ha, milord, can we have a taste?"
Lin Muyu smiled. "I'm already full. I brought it out to reward you. Alright, it's not appropriate to say such things in Ze Tian Palace. Get on your horses and follow me out of the Imperial City."
"Yes!"
…
Not long after, a group of people slowly rode on their horses along Tongtian Street. Lin Muyu distributed the food in the basket to the Eagle Guards. For a moment, Wei Chou, Xiahou Sang, and the others ate the bear paw and pheasant meat. All of them were on the verge of tears as they thanked the heavens for their kindness. To Wei Chou, Xiahou Sang, and the others, Qin Jin was the ruler, the ruler of all living beings. To be able to eat the food cooked by Qin Jin was an honor in itself. Many people served in the imperial army but never got to see Qin Jin, the Radiant King, once in their entire lives. Those who could eat the food personally cooked by the Radiant King should be able to smile in the underworld, right?
"It's delicious …"
Wei Chou's eyes were a little red as he said, "His Majesty can truly be said to be unparalleled. His culinary skills are simply amazing. No wonder it's widely spread among the people and they all praise him as a brilliant ruler!"
"Is that so …?"
Lin Muyu took advantage of her drunkenness and said with a smile, "Yes … His Majesty is indeed a wise ruler …"
In reality, this was not what he thought in his heart. Although Qin Jin was a gentle person, this was also his greatest flaw. As an emperor, it was important to be gentle, but he did not have enough authority. This was why he could not do anything when Zhen Yifan, Luo Xing, and the others were so overbearing. Qin Jin had only grasped half of the skills of an emperor.
"Is it really delicious?" Lin Muyu asked with a smile.
"Mmm, it's delicious!" Wei Chou and Xiahou Sang said in unison. Then, they quickly wiped the tears from the corners of their eyes.
Lin Muyu could not understand why these people were crying. However, when she recalled what Qin Jin had said to her at the end, she could not help but feel a chill in her heart. Did Qin Jin really see her as his adopted son? That might not be the case. He knew that with his abilities, the chances of him obtaining first place in the Sword Duel Tournament were extremely high. Perhaps the reason why he was so nice to him was to make use of him?
"Making use of him?"
He sighed. His heart was filled with helplessness.
"My Lord, what are you talking about?" Wei Chou asked, puzzled.
"It's nothing."
Lin Muyu tightened his collar and said, "Let's go quickly. It's very cold at night in Lanyan City."
"Yes!"
…
On Eagle's Nest Mountain, the cold wind howled like the wails of ghosts and gods. Lin Muyu sat in his room and slowly released the Spirit Pulse Technique. In an instant, his spirit became clear, and the drunkenness disappeared. His spirit was refreshed. As his cultivation progressed, it seemed like the strength of his spirit was also increasing. Perhaps he could control the power of the Fourth Star?
He could not help but feel excited when he thought of this.
Whoosh!
He stood up and put on his cloak. Lin Muyu raised his right palm and quickly increased his battle energy. The power of the Fourth Star swirled in the depths of his energy reserve. Suddenly, the scene became extremely demonic. Waves of demonic power appeared around him, gradually distorting the power of space. Everything around him became faint. This was also the unique feature of the Fourth Star's attack. It could distort space and cause damage to all targets within a certain range.
Four Luminaries Demon and God's Cry!
Hum …
The power suddenly exploded. However, just as the destructive power was about to completely explode, Lin Muyu suddenly retracted his power. Instantly, the distortion of space disappeared. Waves of battle energy scattered in all directions, turning into spiritual power that seeped into the ground. The power of human cultivation came from the earth and the stars. After the power exploded, it naturally returned to the earth and the stars.
At this moment, the people in the Eagle's Nest Camp with slightly higher cultivation were all startled. Wei Chou, Xiahou Sang, and the others all climbed out of their barracks. They were all stunned. "What happened … such a strong wave of power just now …"
Even though these people did not know the Spirit Pulse Technique, which was a secret art to cultivate the spirit, they were still disturbed by the wave of the Fourth Star's power.
At this moment, a voice came from outside as someone rode up the mountain.
"I am reporting to the commander about the latest mission from the Ze Tian Palace."
"My Lord, please wait for a moment. I will report to the commander now."
"Thank you very much."
…
Lin Muyu had already put on her armor and left the room. She said, "What is it?"
The messenger was a Dragon Guard and recognized Lin Muyu. He immediately saluted and said respectfully, "Commander Lin Muyu, this is the latest hunting mission from the Ze Tian Palace. It is all recorded on this scroll."
"Yes, I have brought it. Thank you."
"You are welcome!"
At this moment, Wei Chou, Xiahou Sang, and the others also gathered around. Wei Chou asked, "My Lord, this … what new mission is this?"
Lin Muyu unfurled the scroll. There were lines of words clearly written on it.
One light type spirit stone of over 6000 years old
20 leopard skin
One set of long hair ivory of over 3000 years old
…
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and said, "We need light type spirit stones of over 6000 years old … This is a bit difficult. My Lord, may I ask if these missions were issued by His Majesty?"
The Dragon Guard shook his head. "No, His Majesty is already asleep. These missions were issued by Master Che Qiong of the Ze Tian Palace. Heh … if it was His Majesty, he would not have issued such a difficult mission to the Eagle's Nest Camp in the days leading up to the Sword Duel Tournament. A light type spirit stone of 6000 years old, humph. The Dragon Seeking Forest is already sealed by snow. Where can we find it …"
As he said this, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Commander, how about … I ask Master Qin Lei to speak to His Majesty and dismiss this mission."
"No need."
Lin Muyu waved her hand and said, "There are still five days until the Sword Duel Tournament. Perhaps there is enough time. Since it is a mission issued by the Ze Tian Palace's Supervisor, the Eagle's Nest Camp will do their best to complete it. However, I would like to ask, I have already handed over the 6200 years old light type spirit stone for Her Highness Yin's cultivation last time. Why do I need it again this time? Logically speaking … with Xiao Yin's current cultivation, she does not need spirit stones at all. Even if she used them, she would not be able to absorb too much spiritual energy …"
The Dragon Guard took a deep breath. "This spirit stone is not for refining, but for forging weapons."
"Forging weapons?" Lin Muyu was startled and said, "What does that mean?"
The Dragon Guard cupped his fists and said, "Commander, you may not know, but the Ze Tian Palace has gathered heroes from all over the world. A few days ago, they invited the most outstanding weapon forging master in the Heaven's Pivot Province, Yuchi Yan, to enter the Ze Tian Palace. His Majesty intends to forge a light type longsword for Her Highness Yin. This Yuchi Yan promised that as long as he can find light type spirit stones that are above 6000 years old, he will be able to forge a sharp sword that is at least Profound Grade Rank Four and offer it to Her Highness Yin. For this, His Majesty has already rewarded him with ten thousand Jinyin coins."
"So that's how it is."
Lin Muyu smiled in relief and said, "Since it is a mission from the Ze Tian Palace, the Eagle's Nest Camp will do their best to complete it. Help me bring flowers to Supervisor Che Qiong. The Eagle's Nest Camp will complete the mission on time."
"There is no time limit, and the Commander does not need to go. Or … it won't be too late to go after the Sword Duel Tournament."
"En, I have my own plans. Many thanks!"
"You're welcome. Then this subordinate will take his leave."
"Alright, forgive me for not sending you off."
… …
Watching the Dragon Guard ride off into the night, Wei Chou immediately revealed an angry expression and said, "This is ridiculous, this is too much … Does that old man Che Qiong really think that the Eagle's Nest Camp is a beast that he can order around at will? He said he wants it, but didn't he think about how strong a light type spirit beast above 6000 years old is? Even if the Dragon Guard went to hunt it, it would take several people to kill it, not to mention the Eagle's Nest Camp. Motherf * cker, this is too much, too much! "
Xiahou Sang also said, "That's right, Commander, why don't we report this matter to His Majesty and impeach Che Qiong for abusing his power!"
"There's no need."
Lin Muyu raised her hand and said, "If His Majesty finds out about this matter, he will only think that the Eagle's Nest Camp is useless. Since Che Qiong has made things difficult, then we will complete our task. Rest early tonight. Tomorrow morning, Wei Chou, Xiahou Sang, the two of you will pick two capable experts from the Eagle's Nest Camp. The five of us will set off with light equipment. We must find a suitable spirit beast within two days. You know the Dragon Seeking Forest better. Tell me, where else can we find a light type spirit beast above 6000 years old?"
Wei Qiu frowned and said, "Milord, this matter is indeed too difficult. Not to mention the fact that light attribute spirit beasts that are over 6000 years old are hibernating, it's at least five days' journey away from us …"
Xiahou Sang was silent for a while, then said with a frown, "Actually, that is not the case …"
"Oh, what method does Milord Xiahou Sang have?" Lin Muyu asked with a smile.
Xiahou Sang said, "Mm, when I was young, I used to hunt in the Dragon Seeking Forest with my father. At that time, the Dragon Seeking Forest had not been designated as a forbidden area by the Imperial Army. I remember that in the southeastern corner of the Dragon Seeking Forest, near the borders of Heaven's Pivot Province, there is a forest called the 'Forest of Malicious Ghosts'. It is a forbidden area for all hunters, and anyone who enters it will die. However, my father said that there is actually a spirit beast that is at least 7000 years old in the Forest of Malicious Ghosts. It is just that no one has been able to kill it. That spirit beast has been entrenched in the Forest of Malicious Ghosts for thousands of years, and even the government cannot do anything to it. The Forest of Malicious Ghosts is about two days' journey from here. If we don't stop, we should be able to make it in time."
"Alright, we will set off tomorrow morning. Milord Xiang Ying will be in charge of the daily affairs of the Eagle's Nest Camp."
"Yes!"
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