Chapter 2032: Summons from Third Son Xuan! (1/2)
Edited by: Michyrr
The hall was quiet, Wang Chong, Young Master Qingyang, and Sword Dragon saying nothing.
Wang Chong looked at the dagger in his hand and the distinct coiling dragon pattern on it, his brow furrowed.
Wang Chong had developed some conjectures when he had first received news of the attack several days ago, but he had never imagined that it would really be men from the imperial household who had ambushed Young Master Qingyang.
Truly prepared assassins would never use such emblematic weapons that could be used to investigate them.
There were only two explanations. Either the enemy was extremely stupid or extremely arrogant, believing that even if their assassination failed and was discovered, they still had nothing to fear.
It seems that it can only be him!
The image of Third Son Xuan emerged in Wang Chong's mind, and a dark cloud of worry flitted across his face.
If this were anyone else, there would be an eighty to ninety percent chance that they were being framed, but Wang Chong knew that the man in the palace had exactly the unrestrained style capable of doing such a thing.
More importantly, the appearance of the 'jadeblood shark' meant that Wang Chong's greatest concern had come true.
Young Master Qingyang's mission to search for the Rainbow Glass Divine Grass was now exposed, and Third Son Xuan had full knowledge of what he was planning!
Wang Chong's brows shot upward as an intense danger surged up in his mind.
Wang Chong knew that if Third Son Xuan knew what he was up to, then this was far from over!
But Wang Chong quickly got ahold of himself.
”I have been informed on this matter. Thank you for your service. Go and rest. I will deal with the rest!”
”Yes, Young Master!”
Young Master Qingyang and Sword Dragon bowed, their expressions much more relaxed.
Their primary reason for returning this time was not the Rainbow Glass Divine Grass, but to deliver to Wang Chong the news about the imperial household.
But once they saw Wang Chong's reaction, they calmed down. Whatever the occasion, as long as Wang Chong said this, it meant that he had a way to deal with it and there was no need to worry.
Young Master Qingyang and Sword Dragon quickly departed, and about six to eight hours after they had gone, in the early morning…
Gallop!
A war horse galloped through the nearly deserted streets, riding into the Imperial Palace.
”Reporting!” The guard got down on one knee. ”Your Majesty, we've just received word that our interception failed, and the Bloodshark Guards suffered heavy losses, with only a few of them managing to escape. In addition, that pair with the Rainbow Glass Divine Grass has already returned to the capital and entered the King of Foreign Lands Residence.
”The other side was extremely sharp and shot down all our messenger birds beforehand, thus causing the news to only arrive now.”
”What?!”
A thunderous roar of rage caused the entirety of Taiji Palace to tremble.
Third Son Xuan sat on his throne, a golden plate set next to him. On this golden plate were three round and dazzling golden pills that exuded a strange aroma.
These were the immortality pills the newly appointed Empire Guardian Heavenly Master had refined for the Sage Emperor. Third Son Xuan had been taking these immortality pills all this time. This was partially to suppress the Sage Emperor's soul, but Master Xuan Ming had also said that taking these pills could extend his lifespan.
For dynasty after dynasty, whether it was the talented and ambitious First Emperor of the Qin, the peerless conqueror Wu of Han, or even Emperor Taizong of this dynasty…
No matter how wise and powerful the sovereign was, they could not deny the allure of immortality, and Third Son Xuan was no exception.
After taking these pills for several days, Third Son Xuan could already sense that the soul in his body had been completely suppressed. However, the guard's report still left him furious.
If Wang Chong had truly managed to get the Rainbow Glass Divine Grass, hadn't his previous efforts been for nothing?
”Damn! You useless things!”
Third Son Xuan gnashed his teeth, and as he shot to his feet, energy swept out from him that caused Taiji Palace to tremble.
The guard who had reported the news was swept up by a golden wave of energy and thrown out of the hall.
”Your Majesty, please calm yourself!”
The attending Master Xuan Ming suddenly came forward and called out, making a hand salute as he began to speak.
”What's done is done, and blaming your subordinates will not fix anything. The White Tiger Star is a powerful star, and for its subordinates to be extremely powerful is not unreasonable. Your Majesty's most urgent priority should be to resolve this crisis.
”Although the Rainbow Glass Divine Grass can serve as a powerful restraint against Your Majesty, there is still a chance to stop this!” Master Xuan Ming sternly said.
Master Xuan Ming's words caused a hint of killing intent to appear in the eyes of the furious Third Son Xuan.
”Bastard! Since you insist on opposing Us, do not blame Us for what happens next!”
Rumble!
As Third Son Xuan bellowed, the atmosphere of the capital suddenly changed. A bolt of lightning flashed across the Imperial Palace, and dark clouds roiled as a storm began brewing.
……
Within the King of Foreign Lands Residence, all was peaceful.