Chapter 391 - 283: Heavenly Inquiry Tower Treasure Snatch (Part 4)

The feathers left behind by a dead Heaven-Soaring Phoenix amount to only three, yet there are twelve in the box, equivalent to four Heaven-Soaring Phoenixes.

"How is it, you two?" Steward Wan asked after the two finished their examination.

"Heavenly Inquiry Tower truly lives up to its name," the man in black holding the Heaven-Soaring Phoenix Feathers whispered with a laugh. "These twelve feathers must have been freshly plucked from the body of a Heaven-Soaring Phoenix."

The implication being, these twelve Heaven-Soaring Phoenix Feathers were obtained by the Heavenly Inquiry Tower from the national beast of Jing Yue Kingdom.

"Heh, once we accept a deposit at the Heavenly Inquiry Tower, we fulfill the demand."

The two men in black wasted no more words, kept the treasures safely, and then left.

Steward Wan then went to the quiet courtyard at the back of the Heavenly Inquiry Tower.

In the courtyard, an old woman with white hair, hunchbacked, continued using her tools to till a plot of land.

"Master, the Ghostly Sea Rhyme Xia Ni for the Seventh Prince of Qin Dynasty and the Ancient Golden Celestial Silk, Heaven-Soaring Phoenix Feathers needed by King of North Snow have been completed."

Steward Wan bowed as he reported.

"Has the person who bought the Five-Colored Fire Feather days ago made any move?"

The old woman didn’t mention today’s two transactions. Instead, she inquired about the transaction of the Five-Colored Fire Feather by Chu Ming from three days ago.

"Reporting to Master, not a single step in three days."

"Is that so..." The old woman tapped her waist, put down her tools, and sat on the adjacent wicker chair. "Then it must have been discovered."

"Discovered?" Steward Wan was visibly taken aback, "Master, that’s the Senluo Green Drops, how could it be discovered?"

Creak... creak...

"So what if it’s Senluo Green Drops?" The old woman rocked leisurely in the wicker chair, "Nothing is impossible."

"Should we confirm it?" Steward Wan no longer debated.

"No need, that person must already be wary of our Heavenly Inquiry Tower, and we won’t discover much even if we go."

"Understood."

"Today’s two transactions weren’t marked, right?" the old woman asked again.

"They weren’t," Steward Wan replied respectfully, "One is for the Seventh Prince of Qin Dynasty, the other for King of North Snow. Both of their treasures are intended as offerings to Empress Dowager Duaan, and I dare not make unauthorized decisions."

"Good, as long as they’re not marked." The old woman gazed at the sky and said, "The world is getting more chaotic, and our Heavenly Inquiry Tower might find it hard to remain untouched."

"Let Moo Jili and Situ Yanyu escort the Yunxia Mud, Ancient Golden Celestial Silk, and Heaven-Soaring Phoenix Feathers this time."

Situ Yanyu, like Moo Jili, is a Long Pavilion of the Heavenly Inquiry Tower, but unlike Moo Jili, who is a Primordial Qi Warrior, Situ Yanyu is a Martial Artist.

"Master means..."

Steward Wan was taken aback.

"Yes, our Heavenly Inquiry Tower values credibility and security, and both the Seventh Prince and King of North Snow are major clients, we can’t afford to lose the treasures at Three Elements Mountain."

"Master, I didn’t..." Steward Wan was so scared he fell to his knees.

"Why panic, I never said it was you who leaked it," the old woman sat up, "It’s that the Seventh Prince and King of North Snow have long been targeted by others."

"Quickly send Moo Jili and Situ Yanyu, if the treasures are lost, our Heavenly Inquiry Tower might have to compensate."

"And let Moo Jili and Situ Yanyu know not to harm those who rob the treasures. Just drive them away. At the Heavenly Inquiry Tower, anyone can be a customer."

"Yes."

Steward Wan didn’t dare say more, and hurriedly left the quiet courtyard to find Moo Jili.

"What, someone dares to seize treasures outside our Heavenly Inquiry Tower? How bold!"

Moo Jili, as a Long Pavilion of the Three Elements Mountain Heavenly Inquiry Tower, is primarily responsible for the security of the Heavenly Inquiry Tower.

"The master wants Moo Changge and Situ Changge to repel those who try to rob, but not to injure them."

"Understood."

"..."

...

Qin Capital Imperial City, West Palace Fengning Hall.

This hall belongs to the Third Prince’s Palace.

Inside the hall, three people in yellow robes were playing chess.

"Third Brother, you are about to lose."

The Third Prince had just placed a black piece, and the Fourth Prince laughed.

Sure enough, the Second Prince placed a white piece, and the black pieces lost the game.

"Second Brother looks different today."

Though the Third Prince lost, he wasn’t affected and instead praised the Second Prince.

The Second Prince picked up the chess piece and smiled without speaking.

"Third Brother, Second Brother is happy." The Fourth Prince commented again.

"Oh? What makes Second Brother happy?"

"It’s about Seventh Brother." The Second Prince put away the white pieces.

"Seventh Brother?"

"Yes, Seventh Brother specially went to the Heavenly Inquiry Tower to purchase treasures for the celebration of Empress Dowager Duaan’s birthday."