Murong Ting's expression didn't change. "His Majesty's words are really flattering me. Compared to Chang 'an, I'm just a stray dog who's afraid of being discovered."
"You're too humble."
King of Tang looked at him. "Even if you're temporarily exhausted, it's just a matter of time.
I believe that you'll return to the Nine Heavens immediately. At that time, I hope that you won't blame me and the entire Great Tang. "
Murong Ting said, "How would I dare? His Majesty is really too much for me."
"I hope that we can help each other."
Slowly, King of Tang said, "The Great Tang is currently in a precarious period. I'll need you to take care of it."
Murong Ting bowed. "His Majesty took me in and promoted me. I'll naturally serve the Great Tang."
King of Tang stared at him for a long time before retracting his gaze. He turned around and walked back to the throne. "Arrange for more people to investigate Chang 'an. We know too little about that city."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Murong Ting said.
…
At the same time, in Chang 'an, Zhang Dongyun had just projected Mr. Dark Cloud and interrogated Qingxia Villa's Villa Master, Yun Mo.
From him, Zhang Dongyun learned the reason why Qingxia Villa had captured Huan Tianlong, or rather, the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape.
Yun Mo was looking for the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape for his wife.
Madam Yun and Yun Mo were both disciples of Qingxia Villa. They were childhood sweethearts and got married when they grew up. After that, Yun Mo even accepted the position of Villa Master.
He was at the eighth realm of the Martial Dao, while his wife was at the seventh realm of the Martial Dao. She was the second strongest expert in Qingxia Villa after him.
But previously, when Madam Yun went out to pick herbs, she suddenly encountered a Mountain Moving Demonic Ape.
The demonic ape went crazy and severely injured Madam Yun.
Fortunately, this Mountain Moving Demonic Ape didn't kill them. It ignored the severely injured Madam Yun and left.
Madam Yun's injuries had never been good, so Yun Mo searched for an ancient prescription and found a way to treat her injuries. However, she needed the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape's heart blood as a catalyst.
Although she knew that the Devil Ape was violent and powerful, Yun Mo still brought her disciples out to search for the Devil Ape.
By chance, he saw the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape transform back into Ao Kong.
Ao Ying happened to be beside Ao Kong, and the two of them left quickly. Yun Mo chased after them relentlessly.
Later on, Ao Ying cultivated the Demonic Dao's Illusory Heavenly Dragon Transformation and manifested the Illusory Heavenly Dragon's body.
Ao Kong and Ao Ying were separated from each other.
Since Yun Mo couldn't find Ao Kong, she could only search for Ao Ying and capture the Illusion Sky Dragon she had transformed into. She hoped to obtain Ao Kong's whereabouts from Ao Ying.
In the Great Ming Palace, Zhang Dongyun rubbed his eyebrows.
It wasn't easy for Yun Mo either. If he were in the other party's position, he would probably have to find Ao Kong no matter what.
There were no Mountain Moving Demonic Apes in Eastern Tang to begin with. In the surrounding dynasties, such demons had long gone extinct.
Since she couldn't find Ao Kong, Yun Mo had no other place to find the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape.
Of course, understanding was one thing; sympathy was another. Zhang Dongyun couldn't possibly let Yun Mo kill Ao Kong and take his blood.
This wasn't difficult for him.
As long as Madam Yun reached Chang 'an City, he could immediately help her recover.
However, people wouldn't cherish things that were obtained too easily.
After confirming that Madam Yun's life wasn't in imminent danger, Mr. Dark Cloud gave a few simple hints. Then, he tossed Villa Master Yun aside and let him think about it slowly.
According to Yun Mo's confession, Ao Kong should have regained his rationality.
However, he didn't seem to have any memories of what happened when he lost control.
This also explained why Ao Kong didn't have any special reaction after Ye Chuan County came into contact with Shen Herong.
At that time, when he heard Yang Li's name, the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape didn't do anything because Ao Kong didn't know that Yang Li was also a traitor.
When he heard the words "Great Banyan Mountain", he suddenly went crazy because it was related to the agreement of the Twelve Yama Kings.
However, it was Ying Xiao, one of the sworn brothers, who betrayed Ao Kong.
The words "Great Banyan Mountain" reminded him of Ying Xiao, which made him furious.
However, after he regained his rationality, he couldn't remember what happened in Ye Chuan County.
Now, he could only hope that he regained his rationality and looked for Ao Ying.
It didn't matter if he didn't regain his rationality. It was fine as long as he remembered to go to Moon Wave Lake.
Zhang Dongyun's projection of Mr. Dark Cloud summoned Elder Han Zhe of Dahe Longmen. "There's an important task for you."
Han Zhe's expression was calm. "Sir, please speak."
"Go to Moon Wave Lake in Xiangxi County and hide your whereabouts. Don't let others know."
Mr. Dark Cloud said, "If you find traces of the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape, or the whereabouts of this person …"
He took out a scroll and handed it to Han Zhe. Han Zhe unfolded it. It was a burly man with a rough appearance, a full beard, and messy hair.
"Don't alarm him. Report back immediately." Mr. Dark Cloud said, "If he leaves, do your best to confirm his whereabouts."
"Yes, sir." Han Zhe put away the scroll.
Mr. Dark Cloud said in the end, "He might have lost his mind, but he's very powerful. Be careful."
Han Zhe nodded and left Chang 'an City. He left Longbei County and headed southeast toward Xiangxi County.
After Mr. Dark Cloud sent Han Zhe away, he interrogated Mu Hongwen again.
Sure enough, Mu Hongwen was ordered by Murong Ting to secretly track down Huan Tianlong and all the people who had contact with Huan Tianlong. He paid special attention to who had Huan Tianlong in the end.
However, Mu Hongwen didn't know much about Murong Ting. The latter was being mysterious.
As for the reason why Mu Hongwen went with Chen Xingwen, he also explained it clearly.
Mr. Dark Cloud threw Mu Hongwen aside and ordered someone to bring Chen Xingwen in.
The Elder of Misty Sky Peak looked a bit tired, but he still looked calm.
Slowly after seeing Mr. Dark Cloud, he said, "I didn't come here with bad intentions. Chang 'an, why do you have to force me?"
"You came here for Gao Jun." Mr. Dark Cloud said casually, "But I won't let him go unless His Majesty says so."
The old man in black looked at Chen Xingwen calmly. "So, can you still maintain your goodwill?"
Chen Xingwen let out a long breath. "Gao Jun is King Qi's son and a direct descendant of our sect. But Misty Sky Peak and the royal family of Northern Qi don't always advance and retreat together."
Ever since he'd seen Purple Sun Old Demon and Gu Hechuan's cultivation increase by an entire realm, Misty Sky Peak's Elder Chen had realized that this ability was even more powerful than his own Misty Sky Peak.
He wasn't sure if the Eastern Tang and Northern Qi could take down Chang 'an together.
But he was sure that if Misty Sky Peak was involved, even if Northern Qi won, Misty Sky Peak would be badly damaged outside Chang 'an.
By then, King Qi could easily take care of Misty Sky Peak.
They had no interest in becoming cannon fodder for Northern Qi.
Although they poured a lot of experience into Gao Jun and had high hopes for him, they couldn't hesitate when it came to giving up. Otherwise, the consequences could be very serious.
Since the other party was so straightforward, Mr. Dark Cloud nodded slightly. "Let's wait and see."
Chen Xingwen's heart sank. "If Chang 'an insists on not letting me go, can I write a letter and send it back to my sect to avoid conflict between us?"
"You don't have the right to make conditions," Mr. Dark Cloud said indifferently.
Chen Xingwen felt more and more uneasy.
No matter how one looked at it, it didn't seem like the other party was going to let this matter go!
"Sir …" Chen Xingwen still wanted to say something, but he was interrupted by Mr. Dark Cloud. "You are one thing, but the whole of Misty Sky Peak is another."
Chen Xingwen almost vomited blood.
Brother!
Let me tell them how powerful you are!
You won't even allow me to help you open your eyes and brag for you?
"Mu Hongwen, I'll leave it to you," Mr. Dark Cloud said. "You're brothers of the same sect. Take your time to chat."
Chen Xingwen smiled bitterly in his heart.
If it were any other time, Elder Chen would definitely be happy to catch Mu Hongwen, the traitor, and punish him.
But the most important thing now was not to clean up the sect, but to prevent more of his fellow disciples from foolishly coming to Chang 'an like the two of them!
Even if they were prisoners like them, they wouldn't say anything. If there were casualties, it would be troublesome.
Unfortunately, it was useless for Elder Chen to think about it now. He was kicked back into the cell by Mr. Dark Cloud.
Of course, he had a new roommate in the cell this time.
Mu Hongwen's face turned green when he saw Chen Xingwen come in.
After dealing with the two brothers of Misty Sky Peak, Zhang Dongyun pondered in the Daming Palace.
…
At the same time, in Luyang City, the capital of Eastern Tang, King of Tang, Li Xuanxin, was summoning guests from the north.
"His Majesty and His Highness would like to invite I to greet the King of Tang." An old man with white hair and beard stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"Mr. Zhaoping, you are too polite." The King of Tang said, "How is Brother Gao?"
The old man in front of him was called Fu Ming, also known as Mr. Zhaoping. He came from Shuofeng Academy in the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Shuofeng Academy had the number one Confucian master in Northern Qi. Along with Misty Sky Peak, it was one of the five most famous schools in Northern Qi. It was a holy land for scholars in the Northern Qi Dynasty.
The second son of King Qi, Gao Zheng, studied at Shuofeng Academy.
Shuofeng Academy had always supported Gao Zheng in his bid for the throne of Northern Qi.
Northern Qi and Eastern Tang dynasties had a good relationship and often interacted with each other. Shuofeng Academy had always been a bridge between the two dynasties.
There were even students from Shuofeng Academy who became low-key officials in the Eastern Tang dynasty.
Mr. Zhaoping smiled and said, "His Majesty is doing well. However, there have been some changes at the southwest border of our dynasty, which has made His Majesty concerned."
The southwest of Northern Qi was connected to the northwest of Eastern Tang, which was where Longbei Prefecture was located.
"I have to admit that the city that suddenly appeared is not something that normal rebels and thieves can compare to."
King of Tang said, "I have implicated Brother Gao's sixth son and caused him to fall in Chang 'an. I am truly sorry."
"Chang 'an is located at the border of Qi and Tang. His Majesty also wants to clear it out. If King of Tang has a plan, Great Qi is willing to cooperate." Mr. Zhaoping smiled and said.
King of Tang said, "Know yourself and know your enemy. Currently, we know too little about Chang 'an. We should first investigate it before we strike with Thunder.
I have already arranged a suitable person to go to Chang 'an to lower their guard and investigate the situation. "
While the two were talking, a guard went to the Secret Pavilion to pass on an order.
"According to the imperial edict, the head of the Mingguang Pavilion, Murong Ting, will be the head envoy to Chang 'an." The guard asked, "Where is Lord Murong?"
"In the small building in the backyard. Someone went to call for him, but he did not come." A commander of the Secret Pavilion answered.
The guard frowned. "This is disrespectful to the Emperor."
"Please excuse us." The commander of the Secret Pavilion was also surprised.
He tried to persuade him with kind words and followed the imperial bodyguard to the backyard.
The three-story building in the courtyard was still dark and quiet.
The guard went to open the door and was shocked.
Not far from the door, there was a person sitting.
Who else could it be but Murong Ting?
The guard calmed down. "Lord Murong, please accept the edict."
Murong Ting looked at him calmly and did not say anything. Suddenly, he smiled.
The next moment, he flipped his palm and a short knife appeared.
The blade was pressed against his own neck.
The guard at the door and the commander of the Secret Pavilion were stunned and spat out blood.
It splashed on their faces.
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