Chapter 1066: 570: Confronting Jingtai Head-On! (Part 2) - I Have A Qi Fortune Altar

Chapter 1066: Chapter 570: Confronting Jingtai Head-On! (Part 2)

Within the ranks of military officers, voices rose and fell, a dense killing aura enveloping the Golden Throne Hall.

Seated high on the dragon chair, Jingtai’s expression was gloomy, and he spoke sharply:

“The demon has caused chaos in Shu, and must be severely punished. Pass my decree, dispatch the elite from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, and investigate this matter thoroughly. No matter who it is, annihilate their entire clan!”

“As you command.”

Xiao Jing solemnly accepted the decree and continued:

“I recommend Martial Artist Chen Yuan to carry out this investigation. His strength and methods are exceptional, and he already follows the Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s precedent, so he should oversee Shu State City.”

Jingtai’s gaze flickered, as he stared at the unwavering Chen Yuan, and said blandly:

“This matter….”

Before his words were fully spoken, a red-robed eunuch appeared anxiously kneeling before the Golden Throne Hall from outside the palace:

“Your Majesty, urgent reports from Youzhou and Lanzhou.”

Civil and military officials all turned their gaze backward, Jingtai furrowed his brows and said sternly:

“Speak.”

The red-robed eunuch approached the Golden Throne Hall and whispered:

“Youzhou is in chaos, Northern Barbarians and Evil Demons have blood-reigned into Youzhou’s military camp, poisoning tens of thousands of elite soldiers, destroying all vegetation, lifeless for ten miles. Lanzhou State City has suffered attacks from Western Regions martial artists, with over ten thousand casualties….”

Silence!!!

The Golden Throne Hall fell silent for a moment once again.

The previously fervent atmosphere repeated itself.

Jingtai’s pupils constricted deeply, seemingly very shocked, his face darkening like water.

Veteran Chen Yuan, who was maintaining a calm demeanor, surprisingly raised an eyebrow, realizing so many incidents occurred, with significant events exploding simultaneously in the north, south, and west.

Indeed rare.

The north and south have always been less stable.

But the western Lanzhou, not very prominent in the Central Plains, seldom experiences turmoil; now an incident occurs, and it’s a major one, tens of thousands of elite soldiers poisoned.

Lanzhou State City attacked.

Adding someone forcefully attacking Shuzhou State City, it seems to hint at nationwide chaos.

For Chen Yuan’s current situation, however, this is advantageous.

If Jingtai retains any sanity, he wouldn’t press Chen Yuan too hard; otherwise, these incidents all happening together might trigger a chain reaction if handled poorly.

He glanced at the high-seated Jingtai, seeing the intense killing intent on his face.

The entire hall could feel it, indicating how heavy his anger is now.

“Where is Wu Tianxi, the Divine Envoy of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau?”

Standing beside Chen Yuan, Wu Tianxi’s gaze sharpened, stepping forward and bowing:

“I am here, Your Majesty.”

“You are tasked to deploy five hundred elites from the Imperial Supervision Bureau, proceed to Youzhou, investigate which demon is causing turmoil, and annihilate their entire clan as a warning to others!”

“I obey the decree!”

Wu Tianxi immediately bowed and clasped his hands.

He wasn’t surprised; generally, such matters are handled by the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, though it’s the first time to dispatch personnel from the Imperial Supervision Bureau.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. Other areas also need manpower, and the headquarters has to retain some strength, thus drawing manpower from the Imperial Supervision Bureau.

“Where are Zhang Yantong, the Divine Envoy of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, and Wu Shu, General of the Capital’s Western Suppression Army?”

“I am here!”

The two stepped forward in succession.

“Zhang Yantong is ordered to gather three hundred elites from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, and Wu Shu to dispatch twenty thousand soldiers from various military camps in Lanzhou, to quell the unrest in Lanzhou in the shortest time, annihilate all Western Regions martial artists, and erect an exhibition mound outside Yumen Pass for me!”

Jingtai’s eyes were filled with killing intent, the chill pervading.

Yumen Pass in Lanzhou is the largest pass with the Western Regions; daily, vast martial artist caravans from both sides pass through, certainly a suitable place to warn others.

“We obey the decree!”

Zhang Yantong and Wu Shu of the Capital Army immediately responded.

“Great Governor Xiao Jing, heed the decree.”

“I am here.”

“You are tasked to command this matter, you must solve all problems in the shortest time.” Jingtai stared at him.

“Your Majesty, Shuzhou….”

Xiao Jing raised his head, looking at Jingtai, slightly hesitant.

Jingtai’s eyes showed some hesitation; now is indeed not the optimal time to pressure Chen Yuan, as just last night he was considering temporarily suppressing Chen Yuan and assigning him a significant task once he agreed to the marriage.

However, he didn’t expect incidents to happen in both the north and west in quick succession, proving quite challenging at this moment.

Moreover, his trusted aide strongly recommended Chen Yuan, indeed a tricky situation.

Looking at the pondering Chen Yuan, Jingtai took a deep breath, his gaze shifting:

“Where is Martial Artist Chen Yuan?”

Seeing Jingtai finally mention his name, Chen Yuan exhaled a breath of turbid air, stepping aside and bowing:

“I am here, Your Majesty.”

He thought with the current situation, if Jingtai still pressed for a marriage, it would indeed be quite inappropriate; it should be temporarily set aside, which was good for him.

If he could avoid tearing things apart, naturally it would be best not to break them.

Being feared by the Emperor and being valued by him are two entirely different matters, impacting his future actions significantly.

“I intend to station you temporarily in Shuzhou for a period, to investigate the Demon Dao people daring to attack the state city; are you confident to accomplish this?”

“I shall not disappoint Your Majesty’s trust.”

Chen Yuan immediately declared loudly.

“Good, worthy of being my Martial Artist, with courage and ambition, I am greatly relived, you’ve repeatedly made great contributions for me, enhancing the prestige of Great Jin, I am indeed at a loss on how to reward you.”

Jingtai’s gloomy expression gradually dispersed, replaced by admiration.

Hearing these words, Chen Yuan’s heart sank, understanding that even at this moment Jingtai hasn’t given up the thought of forcing a marriage, using a pattern of first suppressing then raising; he could anticipate what the following words might be.

Taking a deep breath, he spoke: