In Ze Tian Palace Hall, twelve coiled dragon pillars supported the glazed jade tiles of the main hall. The lustrous jade carvings on the floor reflected the light of the glazed lamps. In the afternoon, it was time for another court meeting for the officials to meet the Emperor.
…
Qin Jin stood in front of the throne with a joyful expression. When he saw Su Muyun, Qin Yin, Feng Jixing, and the others coming in from outside, the smile on his face became even wider. He opened his arms and said, "Xiao Yin, you're finally back …"
Qin Yin walked gracefully, her hands gently holding the tassels at the edge of her dress as she walked to her father's side. She stuck out her tongue and smiled mischievously. "Father, Xiao Yin is back!"
Qin Jin held his daughter's shoulder and asked with love in his eyes, "Did you encounter any danger along the way?"
Qin Yin was startled. She thought of the terrifying assassin she met by the Rice River. The scene of her narrowly escaping death was still fresh in her mind. She couldn't help but tremble and said, "It's alright. Aren't I back alive? Imperial Father, Maternal Grandfather also came back with me."
"Mm."
Qin Jin nodded with a smile. He walked down the gilded steps and arrived in front of Su Muyun. He cupped his fists and said, "Duke Yun, Qin Jin greets you. Duke Yun, it's been a long journey!"
Su Muyun hurriedly helped the Emperor up and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, there's no need for such greetings. As the ruler of Yunzhong Province, it's my duty to share Your Majesty's worries. It's hateful that Hu Tiening minted Jinyin coins without permission and disregarded the empire's laws. He deserves to die. The attack on Cangnan Province is a success. We've returned with Hu Tiening's head!"
Su Qin, who was behind him, walked forward with the gilded box and opened it. "Your Majesty, this is Hu Tiening's head!"
Qin Jin didn't even look at it. He nodded and said, "General Su Qin, you've worked hard. I'll send it to Muyu City after the reward."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Qin Jin said with concern, "Duke Yun, why don't you stay in Ze Tian Palace Hall today? In any case … there are still many rooms. Even if Duke Yun, General Su Qin, and General Su Yu bring their attendants to stay in Ze Tian Palace Hall, it won't be a problem. All of you are family, so don't treat me as an outsider. Just treat it as a homecoming."
However, Su Muyun cupped his fists and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, we are all officials. How can we be so presumptuous? According to the ancestor's instructions, only Your Majesty, your concubines, and your children are allowed to stay in Ze Tian Palace. It's better for us to stay in the posthouse in the Imperial Capital."
"Then … that's all we can do. Duke Yun, you should stay and drink with me tonight."
"This old subject receives the decree!"
…
In the afternoon, Qin Lei led a group of Imperial Guards to escort Su Muyun, Su Qin, and Su You to the posthouse to rest. Su Muyun didn't bring many guards with him, only 500 Muyu City Cavalry Guards. This was to avoid arousing suspicion. After all, leading too many people into Lanyan City was equivalent to offending the Emperor. As a two-generation meritorious official, Su Muyun naturally knew this well.
In Ze Tian Palace, Qin Yin, Feng Jixing, Lin Muyu, Chu Huaiyin, and the others were still there. Lin Muyu and Chu Huaiyin reminisced for a while. When they talked about Chu Yao's recent situation, Chu Huaiyin smiled proudly and said, "Yao's alchemy skills, medical skills, and cultivation have improved a lot. It is said that she can already refine Level 7 medicines. The Great Deacon of the Spiritual Medicine Department is considering whether to promote Yao to one of the Deacons of the Spiritual Medicine Department!"
"Wow, Sister Chu Yao is so powerful now?" Lin Muyu said happily, "Then I'll congratulate her first. Once she is promoted to a Deacon of the Spiritual Medicine Department, she will have a sufficient status in the capital."
Chu Huaiyin chuckled, "No matter how powerful Yao is, she can't compare to you …"
Lin Muyu touched her nose and said very modestly, "I … Who do I think I am?"
"Haha, don't be so modest. His Majesty will definitely reward you heavily for such a great achievement this time. Just wait and see!"
"I hope so!"
At this moment, Tang Xiaoxi arrived at Ze Tian Palace and was brought in by an attendant. She was dressed in red and her beautiful face had a refreshing smile. She said angrily, "Mu, you didn't even come to see me when you came back!"
"Aiyo, your enemy is here. I'll take my leave first!" Chu Huaiyin cupped his fists and smiled. "I, Chu Huaiyin, will take my leave!"
Lin Muyu didn't have time to greet him. She turned around and said to Tang Xiaoxi, "Didn't I just return to the capital to hand in the order … I can't find time to see you for the time being. On the other hand, Xiao Xi, you're quite well-informed. You knew that I was back so quickly."
"Hmph."
Tang Xiaoxi crossed her arms in front of her chest, but her breasts were even more prominent. "You're right! If it wasn't for the fact that everyone on Tongtian Street said that Duke Muyun and Her Highness Yin had returned to Lanyan City, I wouldn't have known that you were back too! "
Lin Muyu smiled apologetically. "This mission was very confidential, so I didn't have time to inform you. Don't be angry. How was your cultivation while I was away?"
Tang Xiaoxi smiled faintly. "Hehe, I've already cultivated the fifth level of the Firefox Seal!"
"So fast?! Congratulations, Xiao Xi! "
"Hehe."
At this time, Qin Yin walked down the stairs and said with a smile, "Xiao Xi, you're here too!"
Tang Xiaoxi pouted. "Xiao Yin, you're too mean. You secretly went out with Mu and left me alone to cultivate in Lanyan City. Next time, you must bring me along!"
"Hmph …" Qin Yin pouted. "Yu and I almost lost our lives in Daojiang, and you still say that!"
"Ah? What happened? "
Qin Yin briefly described the encounter with the man on Daojiang. At this time, Qu Chu also came. He listened on the side and couldn't help but look grim.
"Your Highness, the person you met really did use black Dou Qi."
"Yes, Yu and I saw it." Qin Yin nodded.
"Really, Yu?" Qu Chu confirmed again.
Lin Muyu cupped her fists. "Yes, Qu. His dark fighting energy is very powerful, but his swordsmanship is even more powerful. It's a swordsmanship that I have never seen before. I couldn't last more than three rounds under his sword. If it wasn't for the Frost Armored Dragon in Daojiang, I'm afraid that Xiao Yin and I would have died in Yunzhong Province."
"His swordsmanship is very powerful?"
Qu Chu frowned. "Yu, Xiao Yin, come with me!"
"Yes."
Qin Yin and Lin Muyu followed Qu Chu and left Ze Tian Palace Hall. Feng Jixing and Chu Huaiying went to carry out their patrol mission. Tang Xiaoxi had nothing to do, so she followed them uninvited. The four of them walked along the Sovereign King's Corridor and arrived at the library. The moment they entered the library, Qu Chu turned around and said to the library's official, "Close the door. No one is allowed to enter without my order."
"Yes, Sir Qu Chu!"
With a squeak, the door was closed. Only the four of them were left in the library. The candlelight flickered, and it was indescribably quiet. Qu Chu stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down and drink some tea. Tell Grandfather more about that person. I want to know more."
"Yes."
Although Lin Muyu and Qin Yin didn't know why Qu Chu was so nervous after hearing about that person, they knew that there must be something important hidden in it.
…
Tang Xiaoxi didn't personally experience the assassination, so she obediently made tea while quietly listening to the three of them talk about the assassination. The other person who personally experienced it, Qin Yin's Golden Rock Swift Wolf, was like a big dog crawling at the side. It wagged its tail and fawned on Tang Xiaoxi. This made Lin Muyu look down on it. This guy only knew how to act spoiled and cute in front of beauties. It should be killed immediately.
"Yu, other than his dark dou qi and brilliant swordsmanship, what other characteristics does he have?" Qu Chu asked.
"As for the others …"
Lin Muyu muttered to herself and tried hard to recall. She said, "That's right … every time he used his energy to attack, his eyes would turn blood red, like the blood of the sunset."
Qu Chu's body trembled slightly. "And then?"
"And then … there didn't seem to be any other characteristics. However, he was very arrogant, as if he looked down on me and Xiao Yin. I don't know where he got his confidence from."
"…"
"That's right, we found an iron ruler in the ruins of a temple. This person came for this iron ruler. He said it was some kind of sacred weapon."
"Is that so?" Qu Chu's eyes widened. "And then, where is this iron ruler?"
"I refined it …" Lin Muyu said with some embarrassment. "At that time, thousands of horned dragons attacked me and him. He tore us apart and ate us. It was difficult for me to escape. My left arm was bitten, so I cut it off to escape. After losing an arm, I felt that this iron ruler had a strong life force, so I refined it. I didn't think that I would really reconstruct my left arm."
"What!?"
Tang Xiaoxi put down the teacup and hurriedly held Lin Muyu's arm. She carefully observed it and raised her head in shock. "Mu, your arm … was broken before?"
"Yes." Lin Muyu nodded. "The arm that you see now is actually a new arm formed after my blood meridians and the iron ruler fused."
Qu Chu stroked his white beard. His face was solemn. "After you refined this iron ruler, did you obtain some kind of ability?"
"Yes, the strength of my left arm has greatly increased. It seems that I can also condense an energy layer that can protect myself."
"Come, activate it and let grandpa see."
"Yes."
Lin Muyu stood up and walked far away from the table. Suddenly, her entire body was overflowing with Dou Qi. With a shout, the faint sound of a dragon's roar could be heard. The image of a golden True Dragon lingered around her left arm. Her entire arm was glowing with a translucent luster. Endless Righteousness enshrouded it, making people have the urge to kneel down and worship it.
"This …" Qu Chu was dumbstruck. He couldn't hide the amazement and admiration in his eyes. "Ah-Yu, you're really blessed by the heavens. You barely escaped death and still managed to obtain this kind of ancient divine power!"
"Ancient divine power?"
Lin Muyu was surprised. "Qu, is this considered ancient divine power?"
"Yes, you still don't know the origin of this iron ruler?"
"Yes, I really don't know."
Qu Chu said leisurely, "Xiaoyin, go and get the Records of the Gods and Demons from the deepest part of the library. Yes, it's the historical book written by Dong Hanshu twenty-eight thousand years ago."
"Yes, Qu."
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