Chapter 454 - 299: Instant Kill! The Crown Prince Is Moved!

"Did I tell you to cover the rear, are you deaf?!"

Old Man Bai slapped someone and also started burning his Qi Blood, accelerating his escape.

A seductive scorpion woman, an old man with white hair, captured a young man in white, fleeing madly.

They ran over thirty miles, intending to stop and take elixirs.

"Hey, there’s no need to take them." Suddenly, a youth’s voice sounded in their ears.

Immediately, an irresistible force suddenly came from the scorpion woman’s hand.

The young man in white who should have been captured, stood emotionless in the air, hovering in front of them.

"You?!"

In an instant, it was as if endless fear washed over them.

"I know it, I know it, there’s no mysterious expert at all, this boy is the mysterious expert!" The old man Bai shrieked and wanted to run.

Poof!

A golden ray shot out, piercing through.

"I..."

The old man’s body crashed into the snow.

Whish whish!

The scorpion woman didn’t flee immediately, instantly launching a poisonous weapon.

Clang!

Chu Ming reached out his right hand, grasping the void, a scorpion tail stinger appeared in his hand.

"Too weak."

He flicked backhand.

Whish!

The stinger broke through the air, with thunderous momentum retaliated towards the seductive scorpion.

Poof!

It pierced through without any suspense.

"It’s a pity, only got two Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm late-stage individuals..."

"I thought there’d be a big catch..."

Swish swish swish!

Six shield fragments shot out, penetrating the thick snow on the ground, emerging with corpses carried on each.

Chu Ming walked in the air to the two suspended corpses, collecting the spoils.

He couldn’t inspect in time, as the Sword Gourd Spirit detected General Lu Ji of the Huang Forbidden Army approaching.

Retrieving the shield fragments, he blinked with thought and vanished from the spot.

A moment later, Lu Ji and a few others arrived, immediately noticing bloodstains on the thick snow below, and two deep holes nearby.

Within the deep holes were two corpses with lingering warmth.

"General, two Blood Evil Sect Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm late-stage experts are dead."

Fei Xuan examined briefly, confirming the two were lifeless, stirring waves in his heart.

"Dead?"

Lu Ji frowned, inspecting himself.

Indeed dead!

Two Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm late-stage experts, even he wouldn’t dare face them head-on, how were they killed in such a short time?

"Sir, is Attendant Reader Chu’s mysterious expert so powerful?" Fei Xuan asked urgently, "Are they Lower Realm Perfection?"

Lower Realm Perfection?

Lu Ji’s face was grim.

Even Lower Realm Perfection couldn’t kill two Blood Evil Sect members in such a short time.

Only that Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm...!

"Search around." Lu Ji’s heart trembled.

How could an illegitimate son of a small county merchant family have a Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm expert protecting him in the background?!

Fei Xuan’s group quickly spread out, searching the surroundings.

Not far away, atop a tall tree, Chu Ming’s eyes flickered.

"That Crown Prince, coming for the expert behind me?"

"Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm..."

This would do, with the protection of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm expert, this news spread would surely prevent many troubles.

He smiled leisurely, softly leaping down the tall tree, choosing a good spot to lie down, feigning unconsciousness.

Not long later.

Fei Xuan found the place.

"Attendant Reader Chu!"

"General, found Attendant Reader Chu!"

Lu Ji rushed over upon hearing.

"No injuries on the body, breath is chaotic, likely unconscious from shock."

After a simple check, Lu Ji felt even more puzzled.

Why did the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm expert kill the two Blood Evil Sect members and leave Chu Ming here alone?

Could it be the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm expert has always been secretly protecting Chu Ming, never showing themselves, not even Chu Ming knows?

Only this could explain it.

"Take Attendant Reader Chu back to the residence."

"Yes."

"..."

...

Qin Capital, Imperial City, Eastern Palace, Xuanren Hall.

"Your Highness." Lu Ji bowed to report.

"You return." The Crown Prince sat in the hall, drinking hot tea, "How’s it?"

"Reporting Your Highness, the test is clear."

"Oh?" The Crown Prince set down his tea, "What is the strength? Late Meridian Unlocking Realm, or Meridian Unlocking Realm Perfection?"

Lu Ji’s expression was serious, he bowed and said, "Reporting Your Highness, I believe it is above the Meridian Unlocking Realm."

"Above the Meridian Unlocking Realm?" The Crown Prince’s eyes sharpened immediately, "Tell me, what happened?"

"Today, Chu Ming went out of the city to Mei’an Mountain Stone Factory, encountered Blood Evil Sect..."

Lu Ji described in detail the events that occurred earlier.

"Extremely short time killed two Blood Evil Sect Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm late-stage experts?"

"Those two combined, even General Lu might not be their match?" The Crown Prince’s eyes flashed.

Lu Ji bowed and nodded.

The Crown Prince showed thoughtful expression, then said, "Attendant Reader Chu is alright?"

"No issue, should wake soon."

"..." The Crown Prince paused for a moment, suddenly smiled and said, "When Attendant Reader Chu wakes, bring him to see me."

"Yes."

Lu Ji withdrew as someone emerged from the shadows of the hall, it was Dark Guard Zi Yue.

"Zi Yue, another Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm." The Crown Prince drank hot liquor.

"Your Highness, it might be the same person who saved Your Seventh Highness that day." Zi Yue said in a deep voice.

"You mean, because Seventh Brother values Chu Ming, offering much favor, hence the expert behind Chu Ming feels good about it and stepped in to save Seventh Brother?"

"Your Seventh Highness even bestowed the Snow Qilin Cloak gifted by His Majesty to Attendant Reader Chu." Zi Yue said in a deep voice.

"..." The Crown Prince paused, softly laughed, "In this way, the expert behind Chu Ming seems reasonable, as long as it benefits Chu Ming, there’s a chance to gain their favor."

Zi Yue solemnly nodded, "If Your Highness could have a Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm’s assistance, His Majesty would surely see Your Highness with fresh eyes!"

"Really..." The Crown Prince turned the gold cup, "Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm..."

"What do you think should be gifted?" The Crown Prince was evidently moved.

"Can’t be less than Your Seventh Highness." Zi Yue stated.

"I recall Seventh Brother mentioned, Xiang Yue’s commander is Chu Ming’s relative?"