Chapter 1813: Chapter 1798: Prince Huan’s Golden Order
"Where is the Great King planning to go...?" The Chief Steward Mao of Prince Huan’s Mansion had a somewhat gloomy expression upon seeing Guo Zhang, the Monarch of Marquis Haiyuan Kingdom, hurriedly leaving the palace.
Chief Steward Mao had rushed over after receiving the news. Being smart individuals, it was likely that he had already guessed Guo Zhang’s intentions.
Guo Zhang also understood this, so he simply let out a wry smile and said, "Chief Steward Mao, I am helpless in this situation. The Prime Minister used to handle relations with the Heavenly Patrol Department, and I never expected that the department would be so troublesome when it acts up.
I have no choice but to yield to the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy, Ye Zhen."
Guo Zhang spoke so candidly, clearly not wanting to offend Prince Huan’s Mansion because of this.
Staring fixedly at Guo Zhang for a few breaths, Chief Steward Mao’s tense face suddenly broke into a slight smile.
"I apologize for alarming the Great King; this was my oversight.
I just learned about tonight’s situation.
The Great King need not worry; it’s a small matter. I will handle it personally and resolve it to ease the King’s concerns," Chief Steward Mao said with absolute confidence.
Having spoken this far, Guo Zhang, the Monarch of Marquis Haiyuan Kingdom, was intimidated by the reputation of Prince Huan’s Mansion and had nothing more to say.
"In that case, I will trouble Chief Steward Mao."
"Rest assured, Great King, I will return shortly." With that, Chief Steward Mao of Prince Huan’s Mansion turned and left the palace. As soon as he stepped out, he took off into the sky with a large group of little eunuchs, heading straight for the northern part of the city.
Ye Zhen was currently in the northern direction of the city.
Along the way, Chief Steward Mao saw the team of the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy capturing people inside a mansion, but he only frowned and did not intervene.
They say ’capture the leader to capture the bandits’. As long as he sorts out Ye Zhen, this matter will be resolved from the source.
Having just arrived in Haiyuan City, Ye Zhen had nowhere else to go, so he continued using the old government office of the West Patrol.
Master Xuanzhi, who had just received fifteen Spirit Void Fruits, was overjoyed and was happily conversing with Ye Zhen.
Basically, Ye Zhen had all his questions answered.
For example, his current combat power.
A martial artist’s combat power is still different from cultivation.
Combat power is the result validated through actual combat experience.
As for Ye Zhen, his current cultivation was at the Early-stage Dark Palace Realm Second Stage, but he was not afraid even when encountering a Late Stage Realm King expert.
Ye Zhen needed to use Master Xuanzhi, so he had to have a realistic understanding of Master Xuanzhi’s strength.
"Sir, my combat power is actually quite mediocre. Among martial artists of the same rank, my combat power is at the lower end.
If I face another martial artist in the Early Dao Realm, at best I have a slight advantage, but it’s hard to win. If the opponent possesses an Acquired Spirit Treasure, I stand no chance.
However, holding them off for a while is not a problem.
If I encounter a Mid Dao Realm expert, my chances of winning are slim, but if I stall for a bit, it is doable...."
At the mention of his combat powers, Master Xuanzhi’s expression showed slight discomfort, mainly because his strength was so ordinary among martial artists of the same realm.
"With your assistance, Master, the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy also has the power to confront Dao Realm experts. By the way, may I boldly ask which technique you specialize in or which Heaven and Earth Laws you have comprehended? Can you reveal any of the divine skills you’ve cultivated?"
Ye Zhen smiled slightly, "Of course, if Master feels it’s inconvenient, you don’t have to answer."
Master Xuanzhi shook his head, "There’s nothing inconvenient about it, it’s no secret.
To be honest, I am a loose cultivator. Since childhood, I lacked guidance from high-level individuals and made many detours in cultivation. Up to now, I still practice both elements, comprehending and cultivating Earth and Wood Element Techniques,"
"To my shame, I have experienced dangers early in my life, narrowly escaping death numerous times, so the cultivation techniques and divine skills I practice are primarily defensive.
My current divine skills are a composite of Earth and Wood elements, focusing on defense."
Ye Zhen understood Master Xuanzhi’s explanation.
Actually, if you count it up, Ye Zhen could also be considered a loose cultivator, and at one point he too focused on life-preserving techniques.
"Sir, Chief Steward Mao of Prince Huan’s Mansion requests an audience." A Heavenly Patrol Divine Hunter stepped forward to report.
"Chief Steward Mao of Prince Huan’s Mansion?"
"I won’t see him!"
Ye Zhen replied decisively.
Coming to take a share of Ye Zhen’s profits, it was obvious even without thinking that this Chief Steward Mao of Prince Huan’s Mansion was here for a particular reason.
Better to avoid an unnecessary argument and not see him.
However, some individuals are not ones Ye Zhen could choose not to meet.
Just as Ye Zhen finished speaking, a terrifying Dao Realm pressure spread throughout the government office.
"Commander Ye, you’re the first to dare refuse the golden name of Prince Huan’s Mansion." Chief Steward Mao’s voice grew from distant to near, appearing instantly at the government office entrance.
Almost simultaneously, a vast Dao Realm aura burst forth from Master Xuanzhi, sweeping toward Chief Steward Mao, while another extremely subtle spatial fluctuation appeared above the government office.
Ye Zhen knew it was Fengg Jiumo, the Heavenly Patrol Divine General he brought along.
A strong Heavenly Patrol Divine General that even Dao Realm experts have to fear.
This time, Ye Zhen came with Fengg Jiumo, but he never revealed himself.
"No need!"
Ye Zhen lightly commanded, and the Dao Realm aura from Master Xuanzhi reversed like a tornado, while the space fluctuation vanished.
At the same instant, Chief Steward Mao from Prince Huan’s Mansion entered through the door.
Upon entering, the first thing this Chief Steward did was extend a thumbs-up toward Ye Zhen, "Commander Ye, well done. In just half a day, you’ve managed to enlist a Dao Realm expert, impressive indeed."
This time, Ye Zhen remained aloof without rising, "Chief Steward Mao, in light of Prince Huan’s Mansion, I won’t hold this trespass against you.
If anyone dares trespass the Heavenly Patrol Department’s government office again, I will shoot them on the spot."
Ye Zhen’s last sentence was full of killing intent.
Chief Steward Mao’s face froze, and he snorted coldly, "Does the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy of the Heavenly Patrol Department have the strength to slay a Dao Realm expert?"
"Chief Steward Mao, you can give it a try!"
Ye Zhen’s eyes suddenly became incredibly sharp, as if the evil qi from a corpse mountain and blood sea surged skyward, shocking Chief Steward Mao, whose face changed.
The way he looked at Ye Zhen changed completely.
A little Dark Palace Realm martial artist’s killing qi actually managed to impact him, a Dao Realm expert. It seems the rumors about Ye Zhen are not mere fabrications.
Interestingly, Chief Steward Mao’s rigid expression transformed into a smile, as if by magic.
"Today, I came here to offer the Wind Patrol Envoy Ye a great fortune. I wonder if the Wind Patrol Envoy is interested?" Chief Steward Mao said.
"I’m not interested!"
Ye Zhen’s straightforward reply made Chief Steward Mao a little embarrassed, but it vanished in an instant.
"Wind Patrol Envoy Ye, don’t be so quick to refuse. Not to mention anything else, if you pledge loyalty to His Highness Prince Huan, later on, you will definitely have a position as a patrol..."
"Chief Steward Mao, my Heavenly Patrol Department is only loyal to the Emperor. If you dare to speak nonsense again, don’t blame me, Ye, for turning my back on you." Ye Zhen said coldly.
"Yes, yes, it was my oversight."
"Alright then, let’s not mention it. Today, I came to talk about Haiyuan City’s Ancient Teleportation Formation." Upon saying this, Chief Steward Mao chuckled.
"When I was speaking during the day, it was out of anger, and I went too far. I hope Wind Patrol Envoy Ye can forgive me. This afternoon, I specifically requested instructions from His Highness Prince Huan, saying the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy investigated the Marquis Haiyuan Kingdom; even if there was no merit, there was hard work.
Therefore, after the taxes are paid for the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City, the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy can take twenty percent of the net income, Marquis Haiyuan Kingdom takes ten percent, and the rest will go to Prince Huan’s Mansion."
As he spoke, Chief Steward Mao looked at Ye Zhen with a smile, "How about it, Wind Patrol Envoy Ye?"
"Not good!"
Ye Zhen slowly shook his head, "I am not an inflexible person, but for the benefits of the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City, our Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy must take the major share, we must take seventy percent, and the remaining thirty percent will be for you to distribute."
Ye Zhen spoke the truth.
After so many years of mixing around, Ye Zhen also knows the importance of not making too many enemies.
It’s best for everyone to share interests and live in harmony.
However, for the distribution of benefits from the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City, Ye Zhen must take the major share.
After all, according to the rules of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City is under the jurisdiction of the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy, so it’s already good to share a portion of the benefits.
But as soon as Ye Zhen’s words fell, Chief Steward Mao’s expression changed.
"Impossible!"
"Absolutely impossible!"
"Wind Patrol Envoy Ye, thirty percent! At most, your Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy can take thirty percent, that’s the bottom line," Chief Steward Mao said.
Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen’s face changed, "See him out!"
At this point, the other party’s greed made further discussion unnecessary.
Hearing this, Chief Steward Mao stood up abruptly and shouted, "Wind Patrol Envoy Ye, this is the order of His Highness Prince Huan."
"So what?" Ye Zhen sneered, "As of now, His Highness Prince Huan cannot control me, see him out!"
At Ye Zhen’s command, Master Xuanzhi stood up with a tiger-like glare, intending to escort this evil guest out on Ye Zhen’s behalf.
Ye Zhen’s generous offer of fifteen Spirit Void Fruits had already made Master Xuanzhi lower his standards and become Ye Zhen’s muscle.
With a cold snort, Chief Steward Mao strode out the door, but after just a few breaths, a Heavenly Patrol Divine Hunter came in with a bruised face.
"My lord, it’s bad, that Chief Steward Mao forcefully released the prisoners from the Marquis Haiyuan Kingdom we had previously detained!"
"What?" Ye Zhen jumped to his feet.
When Ye Zhen rushed over, his Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy troops were confronting over a hundred little eunuchs brought by Chief Steward Mao.
However, Chief Steward Mao himself was like a tiger among wolves, wherever he went, those Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy men were toppling left and right.
Taking this opportunity, Chief Steward Mao dexterously started to release the prisoners captured by Ye Zhen from the Marquis Haiyuan Kingdom.
This scene instantly infuriated Ye Zhen.
Arrogant!
This Chief Steward Mao is really too arrogant, simply too audacious!
"Bold!"
"How dare you release prisoners on your own, men, arrest these rebels, kill those who dare to resist!" Ye Zhen shouted angrily.
Almost as soon as Ye Zhen’s voice fell, a terrifying void fluctuation spread out, it was the presence of Heavenly Patrol Divine General Fengg Jiumo.
Master Xuanzhi’s aura also locked onto Chief Steward Mao in an instant.
Ye Zhen’s killing intent, along with the Sacrificial Guards remaining here and the forces of the Heavenly Patrol Department, locked their auras simultaneously onto Chief Steward Mao’s group.
Ye Zhen’s Purple Spirit Immortal Sword also leaped into the air in an instant, remotely locking onto Chief Steward Mao, while the Acquired Spirit Treasure Thunder Light Whip flashed with terrifying thunder light.
The battle was on the verge of breaking out.
Ye Zhen’s explosive display of strength surprised Chief Steward Mao.
But almost at the same moment, Chief Steward Mao reached out and revealed a golden token emitting a vast primordial aura.
"Prince Huan’s Golden Order is here, who dares act recklessly?"
"To attack someone holding Prince Huan’s Golden Order is considered rebellion, I want to see which of you dares to risk execution of your nine clans!"
The golden order and few words from Chief Steward Mao intimidated the Sacrificial Guards of the Heavenly Patrol Department’s Ancestor God Temple on the spot, and all eyes turned to their leader, Ye Zhen!
