Chapter 216: Loving Each Other? Hurting and Hindering Each Other!

Only the Vice Hall Master of the Martial Fortune Hall could do that, since the Hall Master is absent from Great Wu; now the Martial Fortune Hall follows Ouyang Xuanqing's word, and he only needs to maneuver slightly to deceive heaven and cross the sea.

Shen Qing raised his head to look at the sky.

This Great Wu is really quite chaotic.

Is it because of the imperial succession? Or because Zhu Lingyue is Great Wu's first and only female emperor? Or perhaps it's the calamity left behind by the late Emperor Jingdi?

But no matter how you say it.

Shen Qing muttered.

"Zhu Lingyue, Zhu Lingyue, this time I've helped you greatly again; you owe me big."

Shen Qing casually tossed the woman in his hand aside.

Liu Yun's eyes showed some surprise; "You're not asking anymore?"

"Shen Qing… you're not asking? I still have a lot I haven't said."

Shen Qing glanced at him: "You have many things you haven't said, but I no longer want to listen."

"I already know enough."

Liu Yun froze, wondering how he knew so much—had he said a lot? How would he not know?

"Wait, I still know about my subordinates…"

Shen Qing cut him off: "No need to mention your subordinates; you're not the Five Ways, nor the Reincarnation Tower Master."

"Don't bring out those stray cats and dogs to waste my time."

Immediately afterward, Shen Qing crouched and looked at Liu Yun.

"However, I'm satisfied with this talk; as a reward, I'll let this woman die swiftly."

Having said that, Shen Qing raised his finger and shot out a golden ray, directly exploding the woman's head.

A flicker of pity appeared in Liu Yun's eyes, yet also a hint of relief.

The pity stems from the woman's death; the relief comes from her not being further tortured.

But soon, Liu Yun froze.

What does "giving this woman a swift death" mean? What about me?

At that moment, Jia He flew up quickly from the mountainside.

Shen Qing pointed at them: "Of course, you don't think you'll just die like that, do you? How nice for you."

"You can tell them the rest."

Liu Yun's pupils widened, as if he had already sensed his fate; he burst out in anguish: "Shen Qing… you can't do this, I've already been cooperative…"

Before he finished speaking, Shen Qing rose and kicked him in the face, knocking him out.

Shen Qing didn't want to waste his time on those stray cats and dogs, but Jia He and the others were quite willing.

They were convicted criminals, desperately needing any chance to earn merit.

Jia He and Sun Chu landed before him, kneeling on one knee: "Greetings, Commander Shen; the Return Sword Sect has been completely wiped out."

Shen Qing waved his hand: "You've come at the right time; take Liu Yun back to the Great Prison and give him a good interrogation."

"He still knows some things; I'm giving you the chance—make the most of it."

Jia He exchanged a glance; both eyes showed delight.

"Thank you, Commander Shen!"

But they hadn't forgotten the main objective, after all this mission's target is the Reincarnation Tower.

"Commander Shen, did Liu Yun say anything related to the Reincarnation Tower?"

Shen Qing turned and flew toward the clouds: "First return to Purple Cloud City."

Jia He and Sun Chu exchanged a look, immediately took off and followed; Ma Qing and Zhou He at the mountain base sensed Shen Qing's aura and also followed.

Shen Qing had no intention of going directly to Ten Thousand Clouds Lake.

Originally the Reincarnation Tower was in the dark and the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the light, so there was no choice.

But now it's different; now Shen Qing is in the dark and the Reincarnation Tower is in the light.

The offense and defense have reversed!

If that's the case, why would we still go over and duel you one‑on‑one?

After all, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Chief Inspector of the Six Gates have already set up a mistaken example right there.

If the two of them each brought their full Elemental Elixir Realm when going out, it's truly uncertain who would win or lose!

So Shen Qing only needs to do two things: rally people! Swarm attack!

In the latter half of the day, the wind was calm and the waves still; this time Shen Qing does not intend to bring ordinary Embroidered Uniform Guard members.

After all, their cultivation is too low, easily drawing outside notice.

This time Shen Qing aims to destroy Ten Thousand Clouds Lake with the speed of thunder before one can cover their ears.

And Jia He, Sun Chu, and the other Elemental Elixir cultivators have all rallied their strength; for merit they truly intend to fight to the end this time.

Each one brought their bottom‑of‑the‑box life‑preserving pills.

Shen Qing then walked out of the Pacification Office and arrived at the hiding place of the Shadow Guard.

Shen Qiu of the Shen Clan branch bowed singly: "Greetings, Third Young Master."

Shen Qing flicked his finger lightly and slipped the letter into Shen Qiu's lapel.

"Deliver this letter to Zhu Lingyue as quickly as possible."

Shen Qiu took the letter, asked nothing: "Understood."

Shen Qing continued asking: "Any recent movement from the Ouyang clan in Wuyang Prefecture?"

"It seems there is; the Shadow Guard of Wuyang Prefecture discovered that the Ouyang clan has recently had some key figures leave Wuyang Prefecture."

Shen Qing narrowed his eyes: "Are they planning to flee?"

This Ouyang Xuanqing even had his own retreat planned.

Shen Qing said: "Then can your shadow guards still keep track of these people's movements?"

Shen Qiu thought for a moment then said: "Reporting to Third Young Master, there should be no problem. For such a big family in Wu Yang Prefecture, our shadow guards have dedicated people watching them; even if they leave, we will keep on their tail."

"Good! Then issue the order: keep them locked down, don't let a single one escape."

Shen Qiu isn't an idiot either; what Shen Qing said is already clear. Not letting them run—why use the word "run"? That means they've gotten into trouble.

Seeing Shen Qing also silent, Shen Qiu said: "Third Young Master, I have some news about the Second Young Master."

"It's clear now: the Second Young Master has already reached Qing Prefecture, and he also knows of your movements coming to Yun Prefecture."

"He is already on the road to Yun Prefecture."

"Furthermore, according to news from Wu Yang Prefecture, the Second Young Master went straight to Qing Prefecture without even returning to the Shen family."

Shen Qing narrowed his eyes. Not even returning to the Shen family—how eager must he be to come find me?

Outsiders who don't know might think the two are loving each other.

But those who know also think that way—mutually offending each other.

Shen Qiu continued: "Third Young Master, Second Young Master, this is an ill-intentioned visitor..."

Shen Qing gave a light chuckle, a hint of killing intent appearing in his eyes: "Then let him come."

"Just the right time to settle an old grudge."