King of Creation-Chapter 1612 - 1597: The Marquis’s Fury
In the Great Zhou Empire, not to mention a minor third-class Earl like Ye Zhen, even Marquises are a dime a dozen; showing off a noble rank is of little use.
To say nothing of others, as far as Ye Zhen knows, at this very moment in the Ancient Teleportation Formation of Shahe City, there are two Marquises, more than twenty Earls, and hundreds of Viscounts queuing up.
As for caravans holding various Marquis Tokens, even those with Duke Tokens have several, but still, they have to queue.
At most, they are shown some respect to ensure their safety, ensuring the military doesn’t harass them.
Therefore, Ye Zhen does not reveal his identity as a third-class Earl, but rather his identity as the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy of the Western Patrol of the Heavenly Patrol Department.
With this identity, even a Duke would need to tread carefully upon meeting him.
When Ye Zhen revealed his Command Talisman, the Captain in charge of the military-controlled Ancient Teleportation Formation instantly broke into a cold sweat.
After all, the reputation of the Heavenly Patrol Department is not great.
Even if the Western Patrol forces are far from the south and can’t exert control, the wheel of fate turns, especially when faced with an influential Wind Patrol Envoy.
"Since there’s no problem with my seal, I’m now on an urgent mission and need to use this Teleportation Formation first, no problem, right?" Ye Zhen said casually, as if used to it.
A single glance from Ye Zhen, especially after cultivating his Primordial Spirit, naturally exuded a suppressive force upon those he looked at, making them instinctively fearful.
"No... no problem!" The Captain, whose cultivation surpassed Ye Zhen’s by several realms, stammered under Ye Zhen’s gaze, "Lord Ye, I... I’ll arrange it immediately, right away!"
Ye Zhen did not speak, just nodded slightly, continuing to watch the visibly unsettled Captain.
Sometimes, this silent gaze applies more pressure than urging words.
Watching as the Captain got up to make arrangements, Ye Zhen felt a sense of relief; the identity of a Wind Patrol Envoy was indeed effective, as a throng of well-dressed figures immediately gathered around Ye Zhen.
No need to think hard to know these people wanted him to take them along as well.
But Ye Zhen knew clearly that this was not something he could do.
Since they showed him respect, Ye Zhen had to be accommodating and not make it difficult for them.
A stern glance was enough to deter most of those who wanted to surround him, though two elderly individuals still approached.
These two persons respectfully bowed to Ye Zhen, each handing over a Jade Talisman, simply asking him to take them along for the sake of their master’s favor.
This was a butler of a third-class Duke, not even using the third-class Duke’s Token. Ye Zhen felt fortunate; true power still mattered, and the identity of a Wind Patrol Envoy was indeed effective.
"Sorry, I am on official duty and can’t assist you!" Ye Zhen kept his distance from these people.
Just as Ye Zhen was denying these people, the Captain who had left earlier returned with a beardless eunuch, causing Ye Zhen to frown. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
"This is Commander Ye, and I apologize for my master. We should promptly open the Ancient Teleportation Formation for you, but we’ve just received secret reports. The South River Kingdom is preparing to dispatch experts to attack Shahe City, so we must strictly vet travelers..."
Before the eunuch could finish speaking, Ye Zhen coldly interrupted, "Who will take responsibility for delaying the Heavenly Patrol Department’s affairs, you or the one behind you?"
The eunuch merely smiled slyly, "Calm down, Lord Ye, as you can see, there truly are too many people with various noble Tokens. To prevent subordinates from mishandling, the Control Command Token for the Ancient Teleportation Formation is with my master, who comes at regular times to open it.
And since you need the Ancient Teleportation Formation immediately, I must consult my master. May Lord Ye please present your seal once more so I can have my master verify it.
I believe once my master sees it, he will definitely come to open the Ancient Teleportation Formation for you."
The old eunuch spoke impeccably, leaving no room for Ye Zhen to pick faults, and Ye Zhen casually tossed the seal with a final warning.
"I will wait no more than an hour. If an hour passes and I am still not accommodated, don’t blame me for being impolite. At that point, even your master begging to see me off might not sway my mood!"
The old eunuch accepted the seal respectfully, repeatedly agreeing. He had seen the overbearing attitude of the Heavenly Patrol Department many times. Though what was said wasn’t pleasant, such was their nature.
The next moment, the old eunuch anxiously rushed toward the palace south of the city, the residence of his master, holding Ye Zhen’s seal.
In truth, the Command Token for the Ancient Teleportation Formation was with him, and his master was not so idle.
But still, he dared not decide on such matters alone.
With the current state of war, if a spy was allowed to escape or South River Kingdom forces took over the Teleportation Formation, it would be a liability too great to bear.
He could only request guidance from his lord, and see how his lord would handle the matter. Perhaps it could lead to a beneficial alliance.
With haste, he quickly arrived at the temporary palace south of the city where his lord was staying. Naturally, he had no barriers to entry, and swiftly reported the situation and his thoughts to his lord, a handsome and composed young man.
Since the major calamity seven or eight years ago, his lord had grown at an astonishing speed, and in just short of seven to eight years, not only had his Cultivation surged, but his capabilities also made him the most competent of the Tianming Marquis Country’s lord’s many sons.
He could be described as a heroic leader with grand ambitions.
This surprise attack to capture Shahe City was planned by his lord, severing the line of advance for South River Marquisate’s experts, buying invaluable time for Tianming Marquis Country’s army.
If Ye Zhen were here and saw the master of this Old Eunuch, he would be greatly shocked.
"Heavenly Patrol Department West Patrol Second Road Wind Patrol Envoy... Ye Zhen?" The youth wearing the Python Robe glanced over the Jade Scroll stamped with Ye Zhen’s seal, passing over the words ’Heavenly Patrol Department West Patrol Second Road Wind Patrol Envoy’, and focused directly on ’Ye Zhen’.
As if the two words ’Ye Zhen’ held an infinite attraction for him.
This scene made the Old Eunuch anxious, "Marquis, this Lord Ye is difficult to deal with. He mentioned he would give only an hour. If we delay their Heavenly Patrol Department’s business..." No need for further words; everyone understood.
"Hmph, how many people from the Heavenly Patrol Department wave chicken feathers like they have issued Command Arrows? But, globally, there are so many with the name Ye Zhen.
Over the years, I’ve encountered hundreds of Ye Zhens, yet none were the Ye Zhen I sought.
But come to think of it, that Ye bastard, it would be strange if he managed to escape from that place.
He should obediently stay in that corner, waiting for me to harvest his worthless life!" As his lips curled into a cruel grin, the youth with the Python Robe casually tossed Ye Zhen’s seal to the Old Eunuch.
"I’ve heard, hundreds of years ago, there was someone in the Royal Family of Nan Sha Marquisate who ascended to the Director of the Heavenly Patrol Department. Though he died suddenly, they might have some arrangement within the Heavenly Patrol Department.
Go, summon the Seventh Route Wind Patrol Envoy under Southern Patrol to Shahe City, to probe the background of this Ye Wind Patrol Envoy. That guy has eaten and drank ours over the years and should exert some effort." The youth in the Python Robe instructed.
"Yes, the old servant obeys!"
The Old Eunuch quickly departed, and after Half a Quarter-hour, a thin and unassuming man with extremely cold eyes appeared within the palace.
After casually cupping his hands in a greeting, the man pinched the butt of a Palace Maid serving tea, causing her to scream in shock, then lazily asked, "Marquis, what do you want from me?"
"There’s a person claiming to be Ye Zhen, West Patrol Second Road Wind Patrol Envoy, intending to immediately use the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Shahe City under the guise of Heavenly Patrol Department’s business.
In this tense and dangerous situation, I don’t dare to slack off; I wish to ask Liang Wind Patrol Envoy to investigate their background thoroughly.
As you know, South River Marquisate used to have some connections in the Heavenly Patrol Department." The youth in the Python Robe explained.
"No problem, no problem." Smiling, Liang Wind Patrol Envoy accepted the Jade Scroll stamped with Ye Zhen’s insignia, "Ye Zhen? This name looks familiar!"
"Familiar?" The youth in the Python Robe’s expression shifted.
"Please wait a moment, Marquis." Liang Wind Patrol Envoy flicked his fingers with a flash of Spirit Light, suddenly performing an extremely complex Finger Technique, as if leaping across the insignia stamped on Ye Zhen’s Jade Scroll, hitting several points of Spirit Light.
The next moment, Ye Zhen’s insignia on the Jade Scroll suddenly emitted a brilliant glow, and Ye Zhen’s phantom image appeared.
Together, a highly detailed text about Ye Zhen’s background emerged.
"Oh, so it’s this kid. I finally understand why his name seems familiar!" Liang Wind Patrol Envoy looked at the introduction about Ye Zhen in the phantom.
This technique was exclusive to the Heavenly Patrol Department; each person’s identity seal stamped with Divine Soul Power can be activated with special methods to reveal their appearance and detailed information.
It is a top-secret technique for verifying subordinate identities within the Heavenly Patrol Department, a method taught only to Wind Patrol Envoys and above!
"This kid is a troublemaker within our Heavenly Patrol Department, involved in the notorious night robbery of thirty-one Royal Houses a few years back, West Patrol Xio Qiangu you know?
It’s said this kid took down Xio Qiangu’s confidant and was then forcibly assigned to the West Patrol by the Grand Celestial Official, becoming a pawn placed in West Patrol..." Liang Wind Patrol Envoy was rattling on when he suddenly fell silent.
Because he noticed, at some point, the Marquis before him had already stood staring ferociously at Ye Zhen’s phantom image, with an expression as if Ye Zhen was his enemy who murdered his father!
