Chapter 276

At that moment, two people also walked to this pavilion: the Commander of the Capital's Embroidered Uniform Guard, Zhang Wang, and the current Shen family Shadow Guard chief, Shen He.

The two bowed their fists to Shen Qing: "Greetings, Young Master Shen."

Shen Qing glanced at the two: "You're here? Have you finished what I told you to do?"

The two immediately replied: "We have already notified the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Shadow Guard of all Great Wu; the Embroidered Uniform Guards in all regions have begun to collect the Sukesh stone from each prefecture and commandery."

Moreover, we have ordered the Yuan Dan realm cultivators of each prefecture to go receive the Sukesh stone; at the latest, within half a month all Sukesh stone can be delivered to the capital, the earliest being from Qing Prefecture, which can arrive within three days.

Shen Qing nodded: "Not bad."

At that time, send it directly to the Heavenly Craft Workshop and hand it over to Workshop Master Liuhe.

Cha Ku beside him was surprised; he once again realized the gap—the forces of the capital were still scrambling for Sukesh stone, while he and his companions were still kept in the dark, but Shen Qing had already completed the purchase of all Sukesh stone in Great Wu.

What surprised him even more was that the two most mysterious forces of Great Wu, the Shadow Guard and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, actually obeyed Shen Qing.

Shen Qing continued: "Shen He, immediately select five Yuan Dan realm cultivators from the Shen family, then lead five troops from the south to Sukesh Dynasty to assist Cha Ku in taking over the Sukesh ore."

Shen He knelt on one knee: "Yes!"

Shen Qing then looked at Cha Ku: "Cha Ku, return to the Sukesh Dynasty and immediately halt all Sukesh stone trade; if you encounter difficulties, raise the banner of my Shen family directly."

Cha Ku imitated Shen He by kneeling on one knee and performing a salute: "Understood!"

Shen Qing waved his hand: "Alright, set off now."

Several people rose and left the pavilion.

Not long after, Shen Wendao arrived here, smiling as he looked at Shen Qing.

I didn't expect you to have your own entourage.

Shen Qing said nonchalantly: "Just a small-scale skirmish."

Shen Wendao rolled his eyes: "The entire Great Wu's Embroidered Uniform Guard plus the Shadow Guard, and the Sukesh Dynasty— in your mouth that's just a small-scale skirmish?"

You're making a big fuss with your mouth—can't you just poke a hole in the sky?

Shen Wendao opened his mouth: "Do you still have something to do?"

Shen Qing raised his eyebrows: "Ancestor, just say it straight."

The fastest batch of Martial Saints has already reached the capital; among them are the Martial Saints of the Holy Luo Empire. I and Old Wu have already summoned them to go to Fengtian Palace, preparing to hold a small meeting first.

The Holy Luo Empire is the strongest empire in the Western world; looking at the whole world, it is second only to the Great Wu. There are also several Earthly Immortals within its borders. Of course, they are not as formidable as Shen Wendao and Zhu Wu.

Shen Qing raised his eyebrows: "I understand; you want me to test them for traitors, right?"

Hold on, call the Martial Emperor over; I still have a great treasure to show you.

The treasure Shen Qing spoke of is naturally the consciousness network seized when he killed the Demon‑Slaughter Insect Mother; Shen Qing has not used it yet.

Now, connecting with the Martial Emperor and Shen Wendao is naturally the best choice.

First, whether others can believe it, and whether there is any betrayal, remains an issue.

Second, these two are the Great Wu's twin‑flower red staves; if I ever run into trouble, I just shout and they come—how convenient!

Not long after, the Martial Emperor arrived here; the two looked at Shen Qing with suspicion, never imagining that Shen Qing could show them any great treasure.

Shen Qing walked over smiling, placed his hand on their wrists, and said: "Relax your minds and extend a thread of spirit."

Having said that, Shen Qing closed his eyes, a mental probe extended, and he sensed the spirits of the Martial Emperor and Shen Wendao.

Sensed.

Connected!

Can you hear me speaking?

Shen Qing opened his eyes, without opening his mouth, but his voice rang in the two's hearts.

This startled the two greatly; they jumped up directly: "You... how did you do this?"

Shen Qing smiled narrowly: "The Demon‑Slaughter Insect Mother can link consciousness with the Demon‑Slaughter Insect King and the Demon‑Slaughter Insects; you know this, right?"

The two nodded.

Shen Qing continued: "I haven't just killed a Demon‑Slaughter Insect Mother recently, and then, through the Great Art of Moving Flowers and Joining Trees, I learned this ability."

Shen Wendao and Zhu Wu exchanged a doubtful glance: "Is the Great Art of Moving Flowers and Joining Trees really that powerful?"

Shen Qing nodded, speaking with certainty: "The Great Art of Moving Flowers and Joining Trees is like this; you wouldn't understand if you don't cultivate."

Shen Qing certainly wouldn't say he had a system; he simply attributed it to the Great Art of Moving Flowers and Joining Trees, anyway, because of the restrictions of the evil‑creature heavenly dao, the two of them wouldn't understand cultivation.

Zhu Wu always felt something was off, but couldn't put his finger on it; he looked at Shen Qing.

Then, can you also learn the abilities of other evil‑creatures through this Great Art of Moving Flowers and Joining Trees?

Shen Qing nodded: "Yes, if you send me more evil‑creatures to kill, I'll be able to figure it out."

Shen Wendao and Zhu Wu exchanged another glance; they basically understood.

How could the Great Art of Moving Flowers and Joining Trees have such ability? A simplified technique from the evil‑creature side couldn't possibly be this strong.

If the evil‑creature side's supreme technique, the Stealing Heaven and Changing Sun Manual, had this ability, it would still be plausible.

But the two also knew that Shen Qing certainly had some special techniques for learning evil‑creature abilities, it's just not easy to say.

It's just a secret—who doesn't have one? The two of them have become the strongest in the world through slaughter, and their secrets are as numerous as cow hairs.

If others ask what their secret is, they certainly won't tell.

So the two understand that all they need to do is support Shen Qing.

Shen Wendao nodded: "I understand; we'll look for more useful evil‑creatures."

Immediately after, he rose and laughed.

Now let's set out first to go see those Martial Saints and see who's similar.

Inside Fengtian Palace.

Nearly thirty Martial Saints gathered here; part were from the Great Wu, part from the Holy Luo Empire, and a small part were from the surrounding small states.

Whereas usually the obscure Chen Hun of the Sukemo Dynasty is a nobody, today he has become a hot commodity.

Several Martial Saints of Great Wu and the Ancient Luo Empire surrounded Cha Hun; the purpose was obvious—they were after the Suke Stone.

Each of them used their tactics; Cha Hun dared not speak, merely lowering his head in silence.

Until the sound of footsteps arose, Shen Wendao, Zhu Wu, Shen Qing, and an Earth Immortal of the Holy Luo Empire entered the Hall of Revering Heaven, and only then did these people quiet down.

Before everyone left Cha Hun,

A bearded Martial Saint spoke: "Cha Hun, you ought to think carefully about what I told you; it's not bad for you."

Another Martial Saint also laughed: "The terms I offer are also quite generous; you can consider my side."

Naturally, where there are those with a good tone, there are also those with a bad tone.

A Martial Saint of Great Wu snorted: "They're being polite to you, I can't be bothered to be polite—let me put it this way: I will definitely get the Suke Mine!"

"Cha Hun, you don't want anything to happen to your family, do you?"

Cha Hun stood there, at a loss; whether the newcomers were threats or speaking kindly, he could only force a smile, his hand unconsciously grabbing the corner of his clothes.

Shen Qing casually found a seat and sat down.

The voices of those few people just now were not low, and Shen Qing heard them all.

Shen Qing looked at Cha Hun, who was currently seeking a seat at the end, intending to sit down, and Shen Qing said: "Cha Hun, come sit beside me."