Chapter 466 - 302: Outsmarting Four Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm Experts to Secure the Treasure

"Brother Tang Guang, use this Heart Flame, and you can begin the investigation."

Hoong Xiao’s Heart Flame blood feeds the Red Flame Roasting Fire, allowing for a wide search and detection.

This method harms oneself; Hoong Xiao wouldn’t use it unless absolutely necessary.

"Alright." Given the seriousness of the situation, Tang Guang dared not delay.

The two each held a Heart Flame in different directions, searching.

"..."

...

Above the clouds.

Chu Ming’s gaze shifted slightly as he looked at the jade plaque in his hand.

"Using the clan treasure Red Flame Roasting Fire to cut off Qi Blood sensing?"

Just now, when Hoong Xiao in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm manipulated the clan treasure to roast and smoke, the jade plaque’s interior showed signs of stirring, and then its gloss dimmed slightly.

Though very faint, Chu Ming still captured it.

Having confirmed that approaching the Mountain-shaking Bead wouldn’t cause an explosion, and with two Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm members of the Astronomical Bureau searching with Heart Flames, he decided not to waste more time.

With a flick of his hand, securing the jade plaque, his body flickered through the gray-white snow and landed among dense woods, standing before a giant tree embraced by several people.

Within this tree, three Mountain-shaking Beads were hidden.

Chu Ming stared at the giant tree, as if deep in thought.

He didn’t have the means like the Red Flame Roasting Fire, so how could he cut off Qi Blood sensing?

After a moment.

His Heart Thought stirred slightly, and white light radiated from his body, enveloping the giant tree, penetrating its interior.

The next instant, Chu Ming’s eyes gleamed.

"Sensed it."

Within the Book and Painting Realm, everything seemed under control, including the elusive Qi Blood sensing tied to the Mountain-shaking Bead, revealing itself.

Like a silent snip with a literary shear, cutting through invisible strands, the jade pendant stirred again.

Subsequently, its glow dimmed further.

"Got it."

Chu Ming’s face lit with joy, and with a thought, he enveloped three round beads and they flew out.

Without a trace, the tree returned to its original form, with no difference, and he obtained three Mountain-shaking Beads capable of intimidating the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm!

With a flash of Golden Light, he packed away the Mountain-shaking Beads, changing positions, and acquired two more.

In this manner, while avoiding Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao from the Astronomical Bureau, he collected two more beads.

About a two hours later, he had gathered all the Mountain-shaking Beads and Torrential Wave Beads buried in the Eastern Suburbs hunting ground.

"Thirty-seven beads..."

The two people named Yan buried a total of eighty-three beads, and Chu Ming took thirty-seven, leaving forty-six collected by Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao.

After collecting the beads, Chu Ming didn’t pause and arrived at a location with peculiar stone fragments.

Similarly, he enveloped them with the white light of the Book and Painting Realm, cutting off Qi Blood sensing, and extracted the stone fragments.

Thirty-seven Mountain-shaking Beads, Torrential Wave Beads, and four pieces of peculiar stone fragments...

Chu Ming stepped into the air, leaving the hunting ground.

...

Within the hunting ground.

Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao stood before a giant tree embraced by several people, staring at the hollow interior, their brows furrowed.

"Brother Hoong Xiao, how many beads did you collect on your side?"

"Twenty-six beads. And you, Brother Tang Guang?"

"Twenty beads, but I found several places showing signs of disturbance."

"I also found something similar."

"Judging by the traces, they resemble those places where the Mountain-shaking Beads were discovered, left last night, but why are there no Mountain-shaking Beads?"

"Could it be to deceive prying eyes?"

"Deceive prying eyes?"

"We must report this to His Majesty immediately."

"Alright."

The two inspected the hunting ground and then departed.

...

Qin Capital, Imperial City, Shangren Hall.

Emperor Qin, clad in a golden robe, had his hands behind his back, with Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao of the Astronomical Bureau standing behind him.

"Your Majesty, Hoong Xiao and I found a total of forty-six Mountain-shaking Beads at the Eastern Suburbs hunting ground." Tang Guang presented a bead.

"Mountain-shaking Bead?" Emperor Qin turned around, picking up the bead, his gaze sparkling. "This means the matter of my personal hunting at the Eastern Suburbs has reached Chang Qin Wenshuo then."

Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao bowed in silence.

"Master Tang, who exactly is aware of my hunting at the Eastern Suburbs?" Emperor Qin’s tone was peculiar.

"Reporting to His Majesty, the Crown Prince, Second Prince, Third Prince, Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, and Your Seventh Highness all know."

"Grand Commandant Pei is responsible for safety, Left Minister must accompany, they both know."

"This suggests that quite a few people wish to harm me." Emperor Qin’s expression turned grim.

"..."

Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao, upon hearing this, felt a sudden shock in their hearts.

How could His Majesty suspect all the people aware of his private hunting trip?

If one calculates this way, they too are among those aware, wouldn’t this mean...

Tang Guang felt even more alarmed, he and His Majesty’s original plan was to lure out Grand Commandant Pei, but now His Majesty is eyeing everyone.

The imperial intent is hard to fathom...

"I believe it’s the work of Grand Commandant Pei." Tang Guang quickly bowed, intending to suggest something.

Emperor Qin slowly raised his eyes, calmly staring at Tang Guang, "Is Master Tang attempting to remind me?"

"I dare not," Tang Guang bowed low, serious-faced.

"There’s no need for that, Master Tang," Emperor Qin spoke softly with a smile, lifting Tang Guang, continuing, "I guessed it’s Pei Qing’s doing."

"Now that you’ve obtained the Mountain-shaking Beads, Chang Qin Wenshuo should be aware, if Pei Qing catches wind, he will surely panic."

"I shall go capture Pei Qing at once!" Tang Guang understood the intention immediately.

"Hold on," Emperor Qin paused, "Pei Qing is Master Pei’s son. Do Master Tang and Master Hoong think Master Pei is involved with Chang Qin Wenshuo..."

Pei Changkong?

Tang Guang and Hoong Xiao dared not speak more.

"Here’s what we’ll do, we won’t disturb Grand Commandant Pei for now; tomorrow’s hunt will proceed as usual."

"Your Majesty, will this allow the tiger to escape?" Hoong Xiao hurriedly reported.

"This will require more effort from Master Tang and Master Hoong."

"..."

...

North Snow County, North Snow City.

The Master of North Snow, wearing a white cloak, sat indoors facing another person.

This person was clad in a black robe and a black hat, veiling the face, revealing no features.

"So my Eldest Brother intends to make a move against General Sikong?" King of North Snow looked toward the person in the black robe.

The person below bowed and smiled, "I believe that’s what Emperor Shuo means."