Chapter 501 - 311: Bone Marrow Cleansing Rebirth! A Belated Assassination! (Part 2)

"To relieve His Majesty’s worries is the duty of this humble servant," Tang Guang said, bowing.

"Your Majesty, the recent frequent attacks by the Jingyue Kingdom have caused severe casualties to the Sikong Army. I feel that perhaps Sikong Heng should first..."

"Master Hoong!"

Before Hoong Xiao could finish speaking, Emperor Qin suddenly interrupted, "I have already dispatched several generals to the border, no need to worry."

"...Yes." Hoong Xiao didn’t wish to continue speaking.

"However," Emperor Qin’s eyes lowered, his tone somber, "Xiang Yue need no longer be grounded, the Tiger Armor Army is now under my control."

"..."

...

Qin Capital, Inner City, Xiang Mansion.

"Commander Xiang, the situation in Xirong County is dire, please proceed quickly." Cavalry Captain Tang Run from the Huang Forbidden Army delivered the decree.

"I accept the decree." Xiang Yue felt a surge of joy in his heart, "Thank you, Lord Tang."

Finally, I can leave.

Xiang Yue stepped out of the mansion, looking at the snowy Qin Capital, feeling invigorated.

"That young man made it to the Golden List, and as his master, I haven’t even brought a gift yet. I should visit before leaving."

"..."

...

Chu Mansion.

"The Commander of the Tiger Armor Army, Xiang Yue, has come to visit," came the report from the guards outside the mansion.

"Master?" Chu Ming’s eyes flashed, "The restriction is lifted?"

In the front hall, Xiang Yue, clad in armor, was pacing back and forth.

Chu Ming and Fang Xiao strode forward, "Commander Xiang."

"Xirong... Oh..." Xiang Yue deliberately paused, feeling emotional, then waved a large hand, "This is my congratulatory gift."

Chu Ming’s heart stirred slightly, and the Qi Rhythm White Light spread out, enveloping the hall, avoiding external probes.

"Master."

"Hmm?" Xiang Yue’s expression changed slightly, pretending not to hear.

"Master, they can’t probe us," Chu Ming said with a smile.

Can’t probe us?

Xiang Yue looked at Chu Ming, then around him, as if an invisible barrier was present.

"Your skills are becoming more and more astonishing."

"Master’s teachings are good."

"...Teachings?" Xiang Yue’s old face blushed, "You boy can even joke with your master, now I’m relieved."

He was here because he was worried that Chu Ming’s achievement of making the Golden List might be sabotaged, affecting his state of mind.

"Your grandmaster told me that the Star Golden List is incredibly profound. Being on the list shows your remarkable potential. Failing to comprehend this year, you can still make the list next year."

"So, have a proper mindset and wait another year. Given your age, it won’t matter much," Xiang Yue added.

"Master," Chu Ming smiled softly, "My grandmaster already told me."

"Indeed." Xiang Yue’s face turned serious as he said after a moment of silence, "The incursions from the Nine Hordes Kingdom are becoming more frequent, so I plan to return to the Tiger Armor Army today."

"If Commander Xiang is returning to the Tiger Armor Army, then I..." Fang Xiao also wanted to follow but looked at Chu Ming and didn’t say it out loud.

"Master." Chu Ming turned his hand, revealing several objects in his palm, "This is my method for the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm and a few treasures."

"Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm?!" Xiang Yue’s eyes suddenly gleamed, "You..."

"I’ve made a breakthrough," Chu Ming said with a smile.

"Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm?!" Xiang Yue was in disbelief.

Chu Ming nodded, placing several items in Xiang Yue’s hands, "Master, besides the Bone Marrow Cleansing method, there are also fifteen Mountain-shaking Beads here."

"Mountain-shaking Beads?!"

"Fifteen?!"

"Yes, and this blood weapon, infused with Qi Blood, has considerable power and can injure those in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, but it may consume quite a bit."

Chu Ming didn’t have many treasures capable of injuring those in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm; the fifteen Mountain-shaking Beads were one, and the Blood Awl he obtained from the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm expert Evil Moon of the Blood Evil Sect was another.

"Oh, and this one." He took out a Dark Gold Stone piece, "This can summon a Tier Five Earth Dragon Puppet Beast when communicated with Qi Blood."

"Tier Five Earth Dragon?"

Xiang Yue looked at each treasure, stunned as if struck by lightning.

After a long while, he regained his senses.

"I’ll take the cultivation method, but you keep the other treasures; your grandmaster already gave me a life-saving item."

Each treasure was a threat to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, with a value far beyond imagination, making Xiang Yue unwilling to accept them.

Another critical reason was that Xiang Yue believed Chu Ming needed these treasures for self-defense more than he did.

"Master," Chu Ming lightly waved his sleeve, and more Mountain-shaking Beads and Dark Gold Stones flew out, "I still have more."

"..."

The atmosphere instantly froze.

Xiang Yue looked at those treasures, filled with not only shock and gratitude but also unsure how to respond.

Who is the master, and who is the disciple?

"Housekeeper Fang," Chu Ming looked at Fang Xiao, and several treasures flew over, "I won’t have any issues in Qin Capital. Why don’t you accompany the master back?"

Based on information gathered recently, it seemed the King of North Snow might stage a rebellion a few days after the Empress Dowager’s grand birthday, fearing Qin Capital’s peace would not last long.

He had his matters to attend to, so it seemed better to have Housekeeper Fang return to the Tiger Armor Army with Xiang Yue.

Fang Xiao showed hesitation on his face.

"Housekeeper Fang, Little Shan is still in Xirong County," Chu Ming added.

"Little Shan..." Fang Xiao’s expression shifted slightly, "Young Master, please take care of yourself."

"..."

...

Fang Xiao left with Xiang Yue, while Chu Ming stood in the courtyard, gazing at the snowflakes dancing in the sky.

"Sir, it’s cold outside, please come in," Su Xin handed over a cloak.

"Hmm."

Chu Ming nodded slightly, walking indoors.

He was not observing the snow but using the Sword Gourd Spirit to probe the situation outside the mansion.

It had been three days since making the Golden List, yet there was no ’visit’ till now, which was somewhat unusual.

Perhaps it was related to the arrangement of Luoyu Jin, an expert of the Luoyu Race by his grandmaster Ji Wujiang for protection, but there shouldn’t be no movement at all.

At least King of North Snow and the Blood Evil Sect should not be doing nothing, right?

With this thought, the probing of the Sword Gourd Spirit expanded to cover the outer city.

Suddenly.

His eyes focused sharply, locking onto a courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, two at the Middle Stage of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, two at the Lower Realm Perfection of the Meridian Unlocking Realm, and besides that, nearly twenty at the Meridian Unlocking Realm.

More than twenty people gathered, and the Blood Evil Qi soared into the sky.