Chapter 459 - 300: Eastern Outskirts Hunt (Part 4)

"No need." Chu Ming waved his hand, dismissing the girl.

Housekeeper Fang, however, had a twinkle in his eye and said with a smile, "Su Xin, that’s a nice name. I heard she was from the palace, previously serving Your Seventh Highness."

"Young master, you’re about to turn seventeen, it’s time for..."

Before Fang Xiao could finish, Chu Ming stood up, walked to the desk, and sat down, "Housekeeper Fang is now a strong man in the Refining Organ Realm, still vigorous. Why not..."

"How is that girl Little Shan doing?"

"She’s quite well, now living with Brother Shen Yu in the Xirong County Government..."

"..."

The elder and the younger reminisced like this.

Although it had only been a few months, Fang Xiao felt as though several years, even over a decade had passed.

Outside, snowflakes fluttered, while inside, the lights flickered.

"Housekeeper Fang, I need to go out for a while tonight."

Seeing that it was late at night, Chu Ming prepared to explore the East Outskirts Hunting Ground.

"..." Fang Xiao paused, looked solemnly at Chu Ming, and said, "I won’t be a burden, be careful, young master."

"Hmm."

"..."

...

The East Outskirts Hunting Ground is located to the east of Qin Capital, in the deep mountains and old forests, with rivers and mountain streams, and exotic beasts running rampant, spanning three hundred miles in diameter.

Under the heavy snow, all was white, cold and chilling, the icy wind howling.

Late at night, it should have been the time for powerful exotic beasts to hunt, but tonight in the depths of the forest, apart from the darkness and snow, not a single exotic beast was in sight.

Rustle, rustle...

Suddenly, remnant snow fell from the dense tall trees, followed by a gust of chilling wind.

It seemed the cold wind had caused the snow to fall.

But upon closer inspection, one could see two figures standing on the tall trees with their hands behind their backs.

"Brother Tang Guang."

"Brother Hoong Xiao."

These two were Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao, Meridian Unlocking Realm experts from the Astronomical Bureau.

Hoong Xiao, a powerful figure from the Red Flame Race, known as Master Hoong.

"I’ll take care of the east and south sides, and Brother Hoong Xiao will take care of the west and north sides?"

"Alright."

After a brief exchange, the two chose a direction each, stepping through the snow without leaving a trace.

Meanwhile, in another part of the East Outskirts Hunting Ground, two more figures moved silently.

The two first arrived at a mountain ridge, took out several round beads, buried them deep and secretly, then observed the surroundings intently.

For a long while, there was no movement at all.

"Big brother, we’ve placed five Mountain-shaking Beads here, only the Torrential Wave Beads need to be placed in the southwest lake."

"Hmm, let’s wait a little longer to ensure the traces are covered."

"Alright."

The two spoke without revealing any presence, hidden in the white snow, not a trace could be seen, even if someone was standing right there, it would be extremely difficult to notice anyone hidden below, showcasing the two’s mastery of the Concealing Technique.

Moments later.

"Let’s go."

"Alright."

The two moved through the snow without leaving a trace, like a breeze passing by, leaving the spot.

When they reappeared, they were at the southwestern lake of the East Outskirts Hunting Ground.

The lake surface was like a mirror, covered by snow.

The two, dressed in white, seemed to blend into the environment, reaching the center of the lake.

Unseen, they took out five round beads the size of goose eggs, placing them on the frozen ice.

Only after the snowflakes covered them, did the two leave the scene.

Heading north, until they left the East Outskirts Hunting Ground.

"General Yien Chong, General Yien Tai."

As soon as they exited, they saw a man with a blood-colored mask appear.

"Pei Yan."

The man in the blood-colored mask was Blood Servant Pei Yan from the Blood Evil Sect.

"Have General Yien Chong and General Yien Tai placed all the Mountain-shaking and Torrential Wave Beads?" Pei Yan asked in a low voice.

"Hmm," Yien Chong looked at Pei Yan, and asked, "Do you know if those several exotic beasts were delivered inside?"

"Rest assured, two Tier Five Black Shadow Demon Rats and two Tier Five Earth Dragons have been delivered inside."

"Is that so?" Yien Chong seemed somewhat doubtful, and continued, "I heard the Blood Evil Sect sent two Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm later stage individuals last night to abduct an illegitimate son, both ultimately failing."

"One of them is Old Man Bai, who is involved in this plan, isn’t he?"

"..." Pei Yan paused, replying, "Rest easy, generals, Old Man Bai did not carry anything related to this plan."

"Hmph, better not. If an illegitimate son causes this plan to fail, King Shuo won’t spare your Blood Evil Sect."

"Yes, yes..." Pei Yan replied with a forced smile.

Clearly, Yien Chong’s status was higher than Pei Yan’s.

"Let’s go, we’ll patrol again tomorrow night."

"Yes."

"..."