Chapter 521

After Song Dianjun gave the order, the Jiangnan King Personal Guard behind him surged forward.

Several burly soldiers swiftly dragged the limp Mysterious Water Dharma Protector and Lu Muzhe off the ground like dead dogs.

The Mysterious Water Dharma Protector had completely lost the ability to resist, blood still seeping from his mouth, eyes half-open, half-closed, consciousness blurred.

Lu Muzhe, however, remained conscious, but his face was as white as paper, his whole body trembling, he could barely stand, let alone resist.

Jiang Feng walked up to the two, reached out, and casually tapped a few times on their dantians.

The Mysterious Water Dharma Protector let out a muffled groan, a flash of pain crossed his eyes, his head lolled to the side, and he fainted outright.

Lu Muzhe also felt a strange force drilling into his dantian.

His complexion turned even more deathly pale, his eyes filled with despair.

He knew that from now on, he would be a cripple.

Jiang Feng withdrew his hand, glanced at Song Dianjun, and instructed.

"These two individuals are not simple; I have already sealed their Inner Force. You must strictly block any information about them! Do not let anyone know they are here, and certainly do not let anyone rescue them."

Song Dianjun fully understood the gravity of the matter and nodded seriously.

"Mr. Jiang, rest assured, I understand."

He turned around and waved his hand at the Jiangnan King Personal Guard.

"Take them away! Lock them in the Jiangnan Wang's Mansion Dungeon; without my order, no one is to approach!"

The guards escorted the two into the vehicle, the door shut, the engine roared, and the convoy slowly drove away from the Su Family Villa.

Before leaving, Song Dianjun also arranged for a few people to stay behind to help clean up the courtyard.

In less than half an hour, the courtyard had mostly recovered.

After finishing all this, Song Dianjun then led his men away.

In the living room, Jiang Feng stood by the window, his expression calm.

He turned around, about to walk to the sofa, when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps coming from the stairs.

Jiang Yan ran down from upstairs.

Jiang Yan stood at the stairwell, seeing the living room in utter disarray—.

Her face instantly turned pale, she hurried to Jiang Feng's side and asked anxiously.

"Are those people back again?"

Her voice trembled slightly, her eyes full of worry.

Jiang Feng nodded slightly and said calmly.

"A few came, and I've already dealt with them."

His tone was relaxed, as if he were mentioning something trivial.

"Don't be afraid."

Jiang Yan bit her lip, looking at the dust on Jiang Feng's body and the tear in his clothing, her eye sockets reddening.

At that moment, Xu Tong also walked over.

She walked up to Jiang Yan, took her sister's hand, and her expression was solemn.

"Yanyan, what exactly happened to you? Why did the Qilin Guard specifically come looking for you?"

"Do you know who the Qilin Guard are? They are the elite of the Southern Army of the Imperial Capital, belonging to the military. They came for you not because of ordinary martial arts grudges, but because someone above wants to arrest you."

Xu Tong's eyes were full of worry.

"Who exactly have you provoked?"

Jiang Yan lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.

Her fingers trembled, her lips quivered; she knew she could no longer keep it hidden.

The Qilin Guard had come to the door, Xu Tong had also seen it, and lying further would be pointless.

She took a deep breath, lifted her head, looked at Xu Tong, her eye sockets red.

"Sister Tong, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to deceive you."

Her voice was very soft, so soft it sounded like she was talking to herself.

"Those people came to arrest me because I helped Jiang Feng translate some photos of ancient texts. Those photos record something extremely ancient and precious, and someone wants to obtain it."

Jiang Yan paused, then continued.

"I didn't want to implicate the Xu family, so I lied about being in a relationship with Jiang Feng and insisted on staying here. If those people knew about my connection to the Xu family, they would harm the Xu family."

Upon hearing this, Xu Tong's face shifted several times, she opened her mouth as if to speak, but for a moment didn't know what to say.

She finally understood why her sister's behavior had been so abnormal.

It wasn't lovesickness, not for a man, but to protect the family.

Xu Tong's eye sockets also turned a little red, she reached out and embraced Jiang Yan, her voice somewhat choked.

"Silly girl, what do you think the Xu family is? We are your family; no matter what happens, we should face it together. How could you bear it all alone?"

Jiang Yan leaned into Xu Tong's embrace, and tears finally spilled out uncontrollably.

"Sister Tong, I'm just afraid of implicating you. Those people are too strong; the Xu family can't afford to provoke them."

Xu Tong patted her back and spoke softly.

"It's okay, it's okay."

As she said this, she lifted her head and glanced at Jiang Feng, her eyes full of gratitude.

Jiang Feng stood aside, watching the two sisters embrace, saying nothing.

After their emotions had calmed somewhat, Jiang Feng then spoke.

"By the way, Miss Xu, did you recognize those people as the Qilin Guard? Could you tell me who they serve under?"

Xu Tong released Jiang Yan, wiped the tears from her eyes, took a deep breath, and nodded.

Her attitude toward Jiang Feng has completely changed.

The Qilin Guard is an elite unit of the Southern Army in the Imperial Capital.

The Southern Army is the military force south of the Imperial Capital, and together with the Northern Army they are called the two main pillars of the empire. The Southern Army's garrison is located in the southern suburbs of Kyoto, with a strength of about one hundred thousand, well-equipped and well-trained.

She paused, then continued speaking.

The Qilin Guard is a special forces unit of the Southern Army, tasked with carrying out high-difficulty missions. Its members are at least Master Realm experts, squad leaders are at the Heavenly Human Realm, and commanders are at the Half-step Martial Ancestor level. The Qilin Guard numbers only a few hundred, but each one is elite among elites.

Jiang Feng listened, his brows slightly furrowed.

A few hundred experts at Master Realm or above—this force is indeed terrifying.

He asked.

Who is the Southern Army Governor?

Xu Tong's expression grew somewhat solemn, and she lowered her voice to speak.

The Southern Army Governor is the Family Head of the Kyoto top-tier clan, the Dongfang family, Dongfang Lin.

The Dongfang family.

Jiang Feng's eyes flickered slightly.

Jiangnan Wang had previously told him about the Four Great Top-tier Clans of Kyoto.

They are the Linghu family, the Nan Gong family, the Dongfang family, and the Xuan Yuan family representing the Imperial Family.

He had always thought these people were sent by the Linghu family.

But now it seems they are not from the Linghu family, but from the Dongfang family.

Jiang Feng asked.

What is the relationship between the Dongfang family and the Linghu family?

Xu Tong thought for a moment, then spoke.

The relationships among the Four Great Top-tier Clans are rather complicated. The Dongfang family and the Linghu family should be considered cooperative; both clans wield great influence in the military.

Jiang Feng's brows furrowed even deeper upon hearing this.

Why would Dongfang Lin capture Jiang Yan?

The more Jiang Feng thought about it, the more he felt the matter was not simple.

He said to Xu Tong.

Miss Xu, don't mention tonight's events to anyone.

Xu Tong nodded.

I know.

Jiang Feng looked at the two sisters again and said.

It's getting late; you should go rest. We still have things to do tomorrow.

Jiang Yan looked at Jiang Feng, hesitated for a moment, and asked.

Jiang Feng, will those people come again?

Jiang Feng remained silent for a moment, then spoke.

Whether they come or not, as long as I'm here, they won't be able to take you away.

Jiang Yan looked at him, and her eyes reddened again.

She nodded and spoke softly.

Thank you.

Xu Tong also glanced at Jiang Feng, said nothing, and helped Jiang Yan upstairs.

Their footsteps on the stairs gradually faded away and soon disappeared.

Only Jiang Feng remained in the living room.

He sat on the sofa, eyes closed, face calm, but his mind was racing.

These people have come for the inheritance of the spacetime laws.

Moreover, they know Jiang Yan is translating those photos, which shows they have agents in Jiangnan and someone at Jiang Yan's school.

Even Jiang Yan's teacher might be involved.

Jiang Feng opened his eyes, a hint of coldness flashing in his gaze.

This matter cannot be delayed any longer.