Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog-Chapter 485 - 315: The Assassination Plot
Chen Ku stood floating in mid-air, his finger pointing at Yang Xi.
Yang Xi’s expression was gloomy, having lost an arm, but it was the humiliation of losing the Moon Repairing Axe and being labeled a traitor by Chen Ku that truly enraged him.
The lost arm could be reattached using techniques, and the Moon Repairing Axe could be recovered once he returned to the Capital, rallying the forces of the Feather King Mansion to attack Chen Ku and reclaim it.
But to be denied his noble Daji royal bloodline by Chen Ku now was the ultimate insult he could not tolerate.
"Chen Ku, you are merely a Scholar, daring to treat me like this now, aren’t you afraid of future repercussions where your family might be exterminated?" Yang Xi spoke grimly.
"Under the strict laws of Daji, where is it recorded that as a Martial Arts Scholar, suppressing and apprehending traitors would lead to my family’s destruction?"
Chen Ku repeated his words.
The main reason was his current power; armed with the Ninth Realm Fire Beak Pot, as if invincible in Baojiao County before, now there was no one within Qiu Dragon Mansion who could rival him.
Moreover,
he was standing on high ground now, with legitimacy and strength to accuse others, how could he lose momentum in speech?
Below, Yue Cang, the blade-wielding guard of Feather King Mansion, was already seething with rage.
When had the Princely Heir ever suffered such insult?
He immediately shouted at Guan Qingfeng, "Mr. Guan, the Princely Heir is the son-in-law of your Marquis Mansion, at this moment, how can you allow him to suffer humiliation? I ask you and the Old Marquis to immediately gather all Seventh Realm experts of the Marquis Mansion and launch an assault against this commoner."
Guan Qingfeng, hearing this, looked towards his father in the sky.
At this moment, what decision to make was entirely dependent on his father’s, Old Marquis’, decision.
The Twelve Guardians watched anxiously as Chen Ku stood in confrontation with Old Marquis Guan Yanbing, not far from the Han Shou army, worried for Chen Ku. They then nudged Wang Xingji, who held the Imperial Decree.
Wang Xingji immediately raised the Imperial Decree high, shouting towards the Marquis of Han Shou:
"Marquis, Mr. Chen is indeed tasked with investigating the disappearance of Tan Chongrui, pleading for the Marquis’ assistance in capturing the person impersonating the Princely Heir of Feather King, then we can inquire about Tan Chongrui’s whereabouts from him. If Tan Chongrui can be rescued, I will present an official commendation for the Marquis."
"You, impudent!" Yang Xi was enraged.
Someone like Wang Xingji, a member of the Pure Stream faction with no real power in the Imperial Court, in the Capital, he hardly gave them proper attention, yet now dared to deny his identity in such a manner.
Just as Yang Xi was furious and prepared to take action against Wang Xingji.
Suddenly, from behind, Old Marquis Guan Yanbing took a deep breath, and swiftly reached out, grabbing Yang Xi by the shoulder, and exclaimed:
"Since this is a Cabinet Decree, as the Marquis, I ought to assist. This person is entrusted to me, and I will inquire about Tan Chongrui’s whereabouts from him. If Tan Chongrui is still alive, I will naturally assist this... Mr. Chen in rescuing the imperial envoy."
With that move, he sealed the acupoints of Yang Xi’s body.
Capturing him at his side.
Yang Xi looked gloomily at the Old Marquis, never expecting an illustrious founding general to be overshadowed by the trio of Chen Ku and a minor Pure Stream official, coming out worse in this confrontation.
Clearly intent on handing over Tan Chongrui!
The Marquis of Han Shou noticed the Princely Heir’s mood, eyes showing apology, with a heartfelt sigh, he began secretly communicating, explaining:
"Princely Heir, we are in broad daylight, and my army has many spies of other factions; the deeds done privately cannot be displayed openly now, otherwise, things will become complicated."
Some matters, all are aware, tacitly understood among themselves, but if exposed publicly, they become a real issue, weighing heavily.
"Princely Heir, Tan Chongrui has to be handed over, otherwise, relations with the Cabinet will be irreparably broken, and at that time, I estimate even the Feather King would not wish to see such an outcome."
Hearing the Old Marquis invoke his father, the Feather King, Yang Xi stood in place, solemnly whispering:
"Temporary concession is possible, but that Chen Ku... I will never allow him to survive beyond this month."
"Princely Heir, rest assured, I will personally assist you in eliminating this individual."
Temporarily calming Yang Xi’s emotions.
Guan Yanbing then looked at Chen Ku, saying:
"I will take him to the camp for questioning, does Mr. Chen wish to accompany us into the camp?"
His words were delivered effortlessly. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
"No need for attendance in questioning, I have heard of the Old Marquis’ past exploits, your grand military prestige, I trust your inquiry will certainly uncover Tan Chongrui’s whereabouts."
Chen Ku smiled as he spoke, then looked towards a direction within the camp, saying:
"Please proceed swiftly, Old Marquis, rescuing Lord Tan sooner would spare him some suffering in captivity."
Watching Chen Ku’s gaze as it swept in a certain direction.
The Old Marquis’ expression slightly shifted, internally aware:
"He actually knows Tan Chongrui is currently within our camp, the direction of his gaze indicates clear knowledge of precisely where Tan Chongrui is detained within the camp, is someone passing information?"
Feeling a subtle chill.
A fleeting thought crossed his mind earlier about possibly executing Tan Chongrui upon returning to the camp.
Now it seemed,
The other party was watching him closely, not allowing such actions.
"A formidable young man indeed."
Guan Yanbing gave Chen Ku a deep look, saying:
"Had you been born a century and eighty years ago, you might indeed have been a second Champion Marquis, but alas, the era is different, and you are but a Scholar now."
