Chapter 347

Chapter 347: How Unreasonable!

The Emperor of Wu truly wasn’t in a rush.

Normally, when trial participants emerge from the Rootless Mystic Realm, their first priority is to report to the emperor and sect leaders.

Like what treasures they obtained, who they met, who they defeated, etc.

Not to mention this was the final opening of the Rootless Mystic Realm. The chaotic rules within meant even more rare treasures would appear, and perhaps new phenomena too.

And because of the chaotic rules, if someone died inside, they were really dead.

What could sects do about their members dying?

They’d definitely do everything possible to investigate and demand justice.

Even if others wouldn’t admit it and the sect couldn’t find evidence, they’d still thoroughly investigate.

It’s not just about losing disciples; it’s also about the sect being humiliated. Who could bear that?

If you act as if nothing happened, other sects will surely look down on you. If your disciple dies and you don’t even react, how can you provide security for others? So whenever a sect loses a disciple, the repercussions are widespread.

Therefore, after the Rootless Mystic Realm event, sect leaders and rulers usually summon their people immediately to secretly inquire whom exactly they killed!

This isn’t about betraying you but protecting you better. This way, the sect knows what to say if others come knocking.

But the Emperor of Wu seemed genuinely unconcerned.

After Xu Ming and Wu Yanhan bathed and changed clothes, they were led by a maidservant to have a meal. Only after eating their fill did they head to the Imperial Study to report to the emperor.

The first thing the emperor asked was how many people they had killed.

Xu Ming and Wu Yanhan both said they couldn’t remember.

Especially Xu Ming.

Xu Ming alone killed over a hundred people on the Blood Bodhi Mountain peak, then was hunted and killed another hundred.

He couldn’t possibly ask each person, “What’s your name? Which sect do you belong to?” before killing them, right?

That’s unrealistic.

Some cultivators were killed merely by his sword qi, and he didn’t even know how they died.

Wu Yanhan was similar. In the desert of the Rootless Mystic Realm, she smashed quite a few heads during chaotic battles. Who knew who was who?

Still, Xu Ming and Wu Yanhan tried their best to recount the identities of those they knew.

Eunuch Wei stood nearby, pen and paper in hand, jotting down names so he could help cover their backs later.

“Your Majesty, there is something I must report. Please grant me justice,” Xu Ming bowed deeply to the emperor.

Seeing Xu Ming’s serious expression, the emperor knew this was serious: “Speak directly. I’ll ensure your justice!”

“During my trial in the Rootless Mystic Realm, I encountered Wang Mingshan, Xu Sheng, and Bai Zhan. They attempted to assassinate me but were killed in retaliation! Master Shixin of Thunderclap Temple can testify.”

Xu Ming sternly named three other Wu Kingdom cultivators who tried to kill him.

“In the end, I learned that the mastermind behind them was a powerful family within Wudu.”

“How unreasonable!” The emperor slammed the table angrily upon hearing this.

“Calm down, Your Majesty.” Wei Xun was startled and quickly knelt down.

“Calm down? How can I calm down?” The emperor grabbed a cup from the table and threw it at Wei Xun. “Do you know who they tried to kill? A leading figure in our kingdom’s literary circle! Our kingdom’s Zhuangyuan Lang! And potentially our future prince consort!”

Xu Ming: “…I haven’t agreed to be the prince consort yet.”

But with the emperor fuming, Xu Ming dared not speak.

“Wei Xun! Have the Wind Listening Pavilion investigate! Investigate however necessary! Regardless of who’s involved or how deep it goes! Continue until you find answers! I want results within three months!”

The emperor trembled with anger, clearly hit a sore spot.

“Yes, your servant will handle it immediately!”

Wei Xun, scared out of his wits, hurriedly stood up and scrambled out.

Unsurprisingly, the news of “Zhuangyuan Lang being betrayed in the Rootless Mystic Realm” would soon spread throughout Wudu, then the entire Wu Kingdom, causing waves of chaos.

“Xu Ming, rest assured. I will give you an answer,” the emperor took a deep breath and said to Xu Ming.

“I trust Your Majesty!” Xu Ming bowed respectfully.

Although it was because of his value that the emperor valued him so much.

There’s no denying that the emperor was a competent boss.

The emperor sipped tea and sat back in his chair: “What rare treasures did you obtain? What else happened? Tell me, I’m curious.”

Later, Xu Ming and Wu Yanhan recounted the treasures they acquired to the emperor.

However, Xu Ming deliberately omitted the 1500 soldier pills.

And Wu Yanhan also deliberately concealed the fact that she obtained a Xiānpǐn Dharma Instrument.

Xu Ming kept quiet because he wanted to guard against the emperor for Wu Yanhan. After all, royal families aren’t always kind.

Those 1500 soldier pills were Wu Yanhan’s trump card.

Wu Yanhan didn’t mention it either, thinking the celestial weapon was for Xu Ming. If she told, her father would surely interfere.

Thus, the emperor only knew that Xu Ming obtained the celestial weapon Red Sleeve and Wu Yanhan obtained the semi-celestial weapon Golden Armor.

Xu Ming also relayed what Red Sleeve had told Shixin to the emperor.

Firstly, Xu Ming felt this matter shouldn’t be hidden; it seemed important.

Secondly, the emperor, as one of the ten great kingdoms’ rulers, stood higher than him and might know some secrets.

Wu Yanhan also heard these secrets for the first time and was shocked and puzzled.

Sure enough, after hearing Xu Ming recount these events, the emperor furrowed his brows and seriously said:

“Xu Ming, Yanhan, whatever that ancient divine weapon revealed, do not tell anyone!

I do know some things, but currently, it has nothing to do with us.

You two are still young. These matters carry consequences far beyond your ability to bear.

As you rise higher, you’ll understand.”

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[Today I went to Fangte’s Halloween event. To be honest, it was just okay, but hey, there were lots of cosplayers inside—long legs, very pleasing to the eye!]