Chapter 368: Chapter 278: The Second Storage Treasure
In the mansion, Captain Dong Zhao of the Huang Forbidden Army was waiting for something.
"Lord." The three bowed and saluted.
"Stand up, how did the affair proceed?" Dong Zhao asked.
"Reporting to Lord, it’s been handled. They’re indeed caught in the trap, currently heading towards Jiping Cloth Shop."
"Very well, you may leave now."
"Yes."
The three retreated, Dong Zhao changed his disguise, left the mansion, and walked towards the inner city along the cobblestone avenue.
Entering the inner city, he turned to the north city.
Half an hour later, Dong Zhao arrived at a residence.
Compared to the deep courtyards of the dignitaries in the inner city, this residence seemed unremarkable.
He entered the residence without any guard obstruction, familiar with the route.
Outside the residence, Chu Ming, who had been following, focused his gaze.
The Sword Gourd Spirit detected a familiar figure—Tang Xuan.
"Tang Xuan..."
There was a surge of murderous intent in Chu Ming’s eyes.
Colluding with Blood Evil Sect to smuggle Jingyan, causing the deaths of miner Tie Zheng and his foster parents;
In Shan County of Pingzhong County, he framed him and Xiao Wen with Forbidden Books and Forbidden Objects.
This person, turns out, was hiding here.
Chu Ming wanted to seize the moment to eliminate him, but he did not.
Because the Sword Gourd Spirit not only detected Tang Xuan but also found a Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm expert, between Four Meridians and Five Meridians.
"This robe... Purple... Cloud Sky... Purple Cloud Sect?"
Purple Cloud Sect is a major Martial Arts sect in Qin Capital, with several Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm experts within, and the sect leader is in the Late Stage, also serving in the Huang Forbidden Army.
Most disciples from Martial Arts sects in Qin Capital would serve in the Huang Forbidden Army.
With his current capabilities, killing an expert of Four Meridians or Five Meridians in the Lower Realm is not much difficult, but after a brief contemplation, he restrained his murderous intent.
It’s not due to fear of the Purple Cloud Sect, but because he has come up with a better idea.
In the residence.
Dong Zhao hurriedly stepped into a hall.
Inside the hall, Tang Xuan sat at the main seat.
"How did it go?" he asked.
"It’s done." Dong Zhao replied respectfully.
"Good, Captain Dong’s promotion document, I’ve already drafted it."
"Thank you, Lord, I will surely handle everything cleanly."
"Alright, off you go."
Dong Zhao respectfully retreated, while Tang Xuan turned around and entered the inner hall.
In the inner hall, Elder Cha Xiu from Purple Cloud Sect leisurely sipped tea.
"If Elder Cha enjoys it, take as much as you want." Tang Xuan pushed the tea jar towards Cha Xiu.
"Thank you, Lord Tang," Cha Xiu took another sip, eyes complex, "Lord Tang, considering such a risky move, have you thought about the consequences?"
"Consequences?" Tang Xuan said with a smile, "Elder Cha, I am compelled."
"Alright, then I won’t ask further." Cha Xiu stood up, "That illegitimate son, I’ll handle it for Lord Tang. Hope Lord Tang fulfills the promise."
"Rest assured, Elder Cha, I’ve already reported the matter. I believe before long, the status of Purple Cloud Sect disciples in the Huang Forbidden Army will see a significant rise."
"Thank you, Lord Tang, it’s getting late, I’ll make a trip to Jiping Cloth Shop now."
"..."
Outside the residence.
After listening to their conversation, Chu Ming’s eyes briefly concentrated.
It seems Tang Xuan might have laid another trap for him at Jiping Cloth Shop.
If that’s the case, let’s take some interest first.
With a shadow seemed to flicker, Chu Ming followed the Purple Cloud Sect’s Meridian Unlocking Realm elder.
Exiting the city, Elder Cha Xiu from Purple Cloud Sect activated the Qi and Blood Power, performing the Light Body Technique, heading towards Jiping Cloth Shop.
After traveling five miles, arriving at a bamboo forest, he suddenly felt a chill.
Before understanding what’s going on, he saw a black-clothed youth blocking his path.
"Who are you, why do you block my way?"
The bamboo leaves slowly fell, Chu Ming stepped out from the shadows, revealing his youthful appearance.
Despite the black attire, he removed his disguise.
"You..." Cha Xiu’s eyes initially paused upon seeing the face of the black-clothed youth, then hawking sharply fixed on Chu Ming, "Chu Ming of the Canal Transport Bureau?"
The face of the black-clothed youth before him was identical to the one on the portrait Lord Tang wanted him to assassinate.
"I am." Chu Ming’s voice was calm.
Upon hearing this, Cha Xiu’s heartstrings instantly tightened.
Tang Xuan had informed him that Chu Ming was protected by a Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm expert.
The youth appeared, surely the expert must be hidden nearby.
But what puzzled him was his inability to sense anyone else within the bamboo forest.
The perception of a Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm expert in Five Meridians is incredibly keen, not sensing anyone only means two possibilities.
One, indeed there’s no one else in the bamboo forest.
Two, the hidden master has an exceptional Concealing Breath Technique.
"Kid, I’ll give you a chance, have your master appear, or else..."
As he spoke, a purple long ruler appeared in his hand.
This ruler, known as the Purple Cloud Ruler, is one of the Three Great Sect Treasures of Purple Cloud Sect, capable of communicating with one’s Qi Blood, its power astonishing upon activation.
Knowing Chu Ming had a Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm expert’s protection, he accepted the assassination task, with confidence stemming from the Purple Cloud Ruler.
Chu Ming glanced at the purple long ruler and stepped forward.
Seeing the black-clothed youth silent, holding the Purple Cloud Ruler, Cha Xiu connected his Qi Blood.
Buzz!
The ruler’s frame hummed quietly, dimly flickering with Purple Thunder.
"It won’t hurt, it’ll be quick, next life don’t be a scholar!"
Purple Thunder surged, the killing intent instantly bloomed.
Cha Xiu’s plan was to strike down the youth with thunder speed before the master in the shadows revealed themselves.
Killing the youth would mean completion of his mission.
The youth neither dodged nor evaded, calmly stepping forward, as if oblivious to the endless killing intent approaching.
In an instant, Purple Thunder already closed within half a meter of the youth, Cha Xiu seemed to see the youth turned to mince by the Purple Cloud Ruler.
But in the next moment, his eyes suddenly focused, a tremendous chill instantly permeated his body.
Only to see the black-clothed youth’s five fingers clenching into a palm, next sighting a red palm shadow.
Seemingly silent and effortless, yet it made his soul tremble.
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